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Weekly Worship Messages

Ash Wednesday Worship Service February 18th, 2026 at 7 p.m.

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February 4, 2026

Our Lenten journey begins with Ash Wednesday on February 18th, 2026, a day we hear both that we are loved and that we are dust. The cross made on our foreheads with oil in Holy Baptism is retraced with ashes, …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, February 8th, 2026

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February 4, 2026

Prayer of the Day Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, February 1st, 2026

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January 31, 2026

Prayer of the Day Holy God, you confound the world’s wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in our …

Kindling the Flame

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February 5, 2026

For a lot of us, life is pretty stressful. There’s work stress, family stress, stress from paying attention to what’s happening in the world, and more. In fact, I’m pretty sure a lot of the media we consume – via …

Esperanza Strategy Session Summary

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February 4, 2026

From October to November, four strategy sessions were held after Sunday services to hear from our members about our strategic strengths and development areas as we deploy ministries to our congregation and community. Six questions were asked in a guided …

Gratitude for Mark Entsminger, Welcome to Dan Beeks

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February 4, 2026

Dan Beeks will take over as chairman of Esperanza’s Finance Committee as Mark Entsminger steps down this month. In his tenure, Mark Entsminger contributed to the creation and maturing of our Finance Team; the creation of a sound month end …

Hey, Guys: Next Men’s Group Lunch – Wednesday, February 11th at noon

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February 4, 2026

Sometimes guys just need a lunch group they can call their own. Otherwise, they might bust out the accordions, white pants, weird hats, and polka music. Things could get out of control. The next lunch for all men of Esperanza …

Join your friends for Soup-and-Salad Supper Wednesdays During Lent at 6 P.M.

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February 4, 2026

Refresh your body and spirit each Wednesday during Lent by joining a simple soup-and-salad supper at 6 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by a brief, meditative worship service. Supper Dates Starting 2/25/26. If you can’t make both, come for just …

Lent & Easter Schedule 2026

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February 4, 2026

Schedule at a Glance: For live-streamed services, visit our Worship Page Now! Lenten Challenge for ELCA World Hunger Ash Wednesday Worship (2/18), 7 P.M. – This service will be live-streamed. Mid-Week Wednesday Night Lenten Service (with Soup & Salad dinners) …

Are We Fired Up for Another Souper Bowl? Of Course We Are

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February 4, 2026

Esperanza again will host a Souper Bowl of Caring competition during our church service on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8. The football game to be played in Santa Clara, Calif., is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Arizona time. You …

Footsteps of Faith 5K to Benefit Nigerian City of Sapele

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February 4, 2026

Esperanza is forming a team to participate in the Mission Africa Footsteps of Faith 5K Run/Walk! The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. You can register at https://www.missionafricaproject.org. After you …

Esperanza to Continue as Big Help to I-HELP in 2026 – Tuesday, February 24th

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February 4, 2026

Thank you to all of our volunteers who served in person, our contributors who helped pay for chickens, and prayers offered by all of you for the I-HELP ministry. Blessings are mutual with I-HELP. Guests share their stories and we …

Listening to First-Graders Read – Volunteer Opportunity – Sign Up Now!

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February 4, 2026

The first-grade teachers at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School have given us the thumbs-up for the opportunity to listen (we are no longer reading) to a child read a teacher-chosen book. In the time you’re there, you might be …

Our KFRC Food Donation Goal for 2026: 2,026 Pounds

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January 31, 2026

Through January, Esperanza has donated 115 pounds of food to the Kyrene Family Resource Center in 2026. Our goal for the year is 2,026 pounds. Let’s do it! Esperanza is helping with non-perishable food needs on multiple fronts at the …

Lend a Hand to Community at Hidden Treasures on Feb. 22

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January 31, 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 …

Thursday February 5

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
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Property Team Meeting (Every 1st Thursday of the month)

Friday February 6

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

Saturday February 7

6:00 am – 12:00 pm: Garden of Eatin' Yard Sale
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

Sunday February 8

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Worship Service - In-person & Live-stream
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Fellowship