ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

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Weekly Worship Messages

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Waiting With Awe in the Advent Season

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December 5, 2023

People of Hope: This year, our midweek Advent worship theme is God of Wonders: Waiting With Awe. This Wednesday and next, we gather for worship at 7 p.m. to sing Holden Evening Prayer, to read and discuss scripture, and, in …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, December 10th, 2023

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December 5, 2023

Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns …

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The Birthing Process: It Is Mary’s Story and Also Ours

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November 29, 2023

People of Hope: Every year when Advent rolls around, I start thinking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. I start thinking about the angel Gabriel’s visit when he announced Mary would deliver into the world the savior of the world. …

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Keep Awake

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November 12, 2023

Pentecost 24A2023 Matthew 25:1-13 Today, Jesus tells the disciples a parable, describing the kingdom of heaven. Because upon first glance it appears to be a terrifying parable, I invite us to consider it in 3D. I need 10 bridesmaids, one …

Blessed Are We

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November 5, 2023

All Saints Sunday A2023 Matthew 5:1-9 Every Sunday and most weekdays as I made my way from the church parking lot to my office at Grace Lutheran Church, I would encounter people waiting for programs to start, people waiting to …

A Future Filled with Hope

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October 29, 2023

Reformation A 2023 Joint Sermon: Pastor Sarah Stadler & Judi Wold, Seminary Student Sarah: Judi, thanks so much for preaching with me today on this Reformation Sunday. Judi: It’s great to be here on such an important day in the …

Waiting With Awe in the Advent Season

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December 5, 2023

Information on Christmas Poinsettias

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December 1, 2023

Help decorate our worship space for Christmas by donating a poinsettia by December 15th. Each plant costs $20. Please submit your check with a copy of the email sent by the sign-up form below. Remember to write “Christmas Flowers” in …

Are You Prepared? Talk on Senior Care Planning Is Jan. 21

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November 29, 2023

We are people of hope! And because we are, we have a message to share with our community at large. On Sunday, Jan. 21, from 1-3 p.m., we will open our sanctuary to the community and of course the Esperanza …

Oriented Toward Outreach? We’ve Got a Place for You

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November 29, 2023

Esperanza! Did you know that earlier this year we formed a Community Outreach Team? The mission of the Outreach Team is to serve and connect with the community by sharing the love of Christ in meaningful, supportive, and uplifting ways. …

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Help Families Through the Kyrene Resource Center

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November 29, 2023

You can help Esperanza’s partnership with the Kyrene Family Resource Center close out the 2023 calendar year strong. The center, located in Tempe near Kyrene de los Ninos Elementary School, supports families with donations of food, gently used school clothing, …

Mission Plan Results Through October — General Fund

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November 29, 2023

October 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $273,163 $249,770 $23,394 Plan $253,505 $251,094 $2,411 Through September, pledge giving is 8% ahead of our plan, driven by several families who have paid ahead on their commitment. This favorability is …

Light Up the Holidays With Angel Tree and LSS-SW – December 3rd Deadline

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November 29, 2023

In this advent season, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) is asking for gift donations for clients in need. Clients include: Older adults without blankets, or those who are unable to replace worn blankets. Youth in foster care, separated …

Date Change! Fiesta Story Hour Sunday, December 3rd for an Evening of “Holy, Hilarious Holidays”

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November 29, 2023

Don’t you love the Moth Radio Hour on NPR where people tell stories from their lives around a particular topic? You’re in luck! The Lutheran congregations of the Fiesta Conference (that’s you!) are gathering for a Fiesta Story Hour on …

Upcoming Worship Services & Events at Esperanza – Click, Print and Post!

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November 29, 2023

Don’t be the last to know on what’s going on at Esperanza and our Community engagement & events! Keep up to date on all ministries, events and outside organizations visiting and using our campus, through our online calendar. All are …

Tuesday December 5

6:30 am – 8:30 am: Toastmasters (Ahwatukee)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)

Wednesday December 6

9:00 am – 10:00 am: 12-Step Group Meeting
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Mary Circle / Prayer Shawl Group
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Shawl Group Knitting 1st Wednesday of Each Month
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Esperanza Staff Meeting - Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Boy Scout Troop 14 & Girl Scout Troop 3014
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Esperanza Choir Practice
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Mid-Week Advent Service

Esperanza Lutheran Church

2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Phoenix, AZ 85048