ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, March 1st, 2026

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February 25, 2026

Prayer of the Day O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live as your children. Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit we may lift up …

Lean Into Hope

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February 24, 2026

“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in him because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. …

Prepare for Worship: Wednesday, Feb. 18th, and Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 2026

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February 17, 2026

Prayer of the Day Gracious God, out of your love and mercy you breathed into dust the breath of life, creating us to serve you and our neighbors. Call forth our prayers and acts of kindness, and strengthen us to …

This Sunday is Esperanza’s 36th Anniversary Acknowledgement – March 1st with Cake

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February 25, 2026

Join us for Esperanza’s 36th Anniversary Acknowledgement on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 immediately following Worship Service in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a cake to celebrate as well as a video montage of our 35th Anniversary Celebration. During the …

Jazzperanza’s Spring Jazz Night March 30th at 6:30 P.M.

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February 25, 2026

Join us on Monday, March 30, 2026 in the Sanctuary for a casual Jazz get-together while we listen to our very own Steve Newell, Steve Waters, Dick Dorwart, Dave Coste and Dan Meyer from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feel …

Registration Open at Children of Hope Preschool Now (returning families) and March 2nd (new families)

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February 25, 2026

Enrollment for the upcoming 2026-27 school year at Children of Hope Preschool is open for returning families and for new families registration will open on March 2nd, 2026. Spots are limited! More information can be found at childrenofhopecdc.com or by …

Vacation Bible School June 2-4, 2026 – Register Now!

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February 25, 2026

The end of the school year is around the corner, which means that our ROAD TRIP! ON THE GO WITH GOD Vacation Bible School soon will be upon us and registration is now open! Register here: https://myesperanza.org/vbs The Vacation Bible …

Lent & Easter Schedule 2026 Including Easter Mums Order Form & HOPE Stones Order Form

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February 25, 2026

Now! Lenten Challenge for ELCA World Hunger Easter Mums Order Form (order by March 29th) HOPE Stones Order Form (order by February 20th) Schedule at a Glance: Ash Wednesday Worship (2/18), 7 P.M. – This service will be live-streamed. Mid-Week …

Easter Mums Order Now!

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February 25, 2026

Flower Order Form:

Volunteers Needed for Family Promise Dinner on March 10

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February 25, 2026

Family Promise needs our help in March! Esperanza volunteers will be assisting the people of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church by hosting one evening’s dinner for Family Promise families. We’ll again be serving the families at St. John Bosco school, located …

Sign Up to Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children on March 11

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February 25, 2026

A packing event will take place at Feed My Starving Children on Wednesday, March 11. Packing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at 1100 W. Grove Parkway, Suite 101, Tempe. There are two ways to sign up: Sign up …

Next Adopt-A-Street Cleanup Date Scheduled for March 15

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February 25, 2026

Please join us on Sunday, March 15, at 4 p.m. for our first Adopt-A-Street cleanup of 2026! We will again park and meet at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School, at the intersection of South Ranch Circle and 41st Place. …

Esperanza to Pack Naloxone Kits for SPW on April 12

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February 25, 2026

On Sunday, April 12, following the church service, Esperanza will assist Sonoran Prevention Works (SPW) in packing naloxone (Narcan) kits in the Fellowship Hall. The event will conclude at noon. Last year, we packed 986 kits; our goal this year …

This Event Has Been Canceled – Hidden Treasures on Sunday, Feb. 22

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February 20, 2026

Come one, come all, to team up in the cleaning and organizing of Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop before they open their doors for another week of service to the community. Hidden Treasures is a nonprofit ,faith-based entity giving grants to …

Who Won This Year’s Souper Bowl? People Who Need Food

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February 17, 2026

During our church service on Feb. 8, Esperanza hosted a Souper Bowl of Caring competition. Thank you to all who participated! The following donations were received: 173 pounds of non-perishable food $187.42 in cash Food donations have been delivered to …

Thursday February 26

10:00 am – 11:30 am: Thursday Matters Bible Study
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: In-Person Women's Bible Study

Friday February 27

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Toastmasters (Ahwatukee Chamber)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)

Saturday February 28

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

March 2026

Sunday March 1

All Day: St. David's Day
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Worship Service - In-person & Live-stream
10:00 am – 11:00 am: 36th Anniversary Acknowledgement w Cake
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Fellowship