ESPERANZA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Weekly Worship Messages

What It Means to Be Truly Living in God’s World

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September 12, 2024

In our sometimes sanitized and often isolated world, it’s easy to forget many of us aren’t far removed from much more gritty ways of living life. Some of us are only a generation removed from wandering farmlands – wrestling animals …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, September 15th, 2024

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September 12, 2024

Prayer of the Day O God, through suffering and rejection you bring forth our salvation, and by the glory of the cross you transform our lives. Grant that for the sake of the gospel we may turn from the lure …

Ein Adventskranz zu Weihnachten sorgt für romantische Stimmung in der stillen Advent Zeit.

Christmas 2024 Schedule of Worship Services

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September 5, 2024

Christmas 2024 Schedule Tuesday December 24th – 4pm Christmas Eve Children’s Worship Service Christmas Eve Traditional Worship Service of Holy Communion with Candle lighting Sunday, December 24th – 7pm No Christmas Day Worship Check out our amazing Promesa de Esperanza …

The beggars sat beside the street with a homeless message. Please help and work with food.

Called to Respond

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September 8, 2024

You never have to go far to find somebody in need. It’s something that Jesus knew intimately, as he tried without success to avoid notice in our scripture reading today. It’s also something that we’re reminded of every day. Check …

Senior washing hands in white background, Close up and Macro shot, Selective focus.

Sharing Words of Hope

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September 1, 2024

It really kind of feels like the disciples are getting attacked for a pretty minor infraction in our gospel today, isn’t it? After all, it’s not harming anybody else that they may not have properly washed their hands before eating. …

Frustrated man and woman unpacking cardboard box and looking inside. The package, delivery, surprise, gift

Hope that Endures

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August 25, 2024

Most of us have experience that moment – when pure hope and excitement turns instead to disappointment and heart break. For some of us, it happens when that incredible new opportunity turns out to be full of caveats and exceptions. …

Remembering Loved Ones on All Saints Sunday

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September 12, 2024

All Saints Sunday will be observed on Nov. 3 this year. The occasion is when we commemorate those we have lost, as well as Christians who have lived before us and have testified to their faith. If you experienced the …

A dog that is lying down and looking at the camera

Saturday, October 19th at 9:00 A.M. – Blessing of the Animals Scheduled

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September 12, 2024

All creatures, with the strict exception of snakes, are welcome at the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. Treats and water will be provided for non-human animals, and blessings will abound. In this brief worship, …

Campus Green Team Clean-Up – Saturday September 14th Between 6:30A.M. and 10 :00 A.M.

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September 12, 2024

Help fellow Esperanza Community members and Ahwatukee volunteers to clean-up Esperanza’s campus for a few hours and you will make a huge impact! Our next clean-up will be: Saturday, September 14th, 2024 Join us between 6:30 A.M. and 9:00 …

Street Cleanup Crew Collects 25 Pounds of Trash

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September 12, 2024

Many thanks to those who battled the Phoenix heat and joined us on Saturday, Sept. 7, for our third Adopt-a-Street cleanup! A special shout-out goes to Scout Troop #3014! We collected approximately 25 pounds (seven bags) of trash. Larry Hanson …

Esperanza Finds 999 Ways to Help Sonoran Prevention Works

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September 12, 2024

On the ELCA’s annual day of service on Sept. 8, more than 40 Esperanza volunteers assisted Sonoran Prevention Works in packing 999 naloxone (narcan) kits. Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration designed to rapidly reverse …

Adopt-a-Street Cleanup – Sign Up for Saturday, September 7th Event!

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September 4, 2024

Please join us on Saturday, September 7th, at 7 a.m. for our third Adopt-a-Street cleanup! We will park and meet at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School (with whom we partner), which is located at the intersection of South Ranch …

Friday September 13

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

Saturday September 14

6:30 am – 10:00 am: Green Team Clean Up
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

Sunday September 15

All Day: First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Worship Service - In-person & Live-stream
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Fellowship
10:15 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Funday School - 10:15 Youth; 10:30 Adults
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Girl Scout Troop 3891

Monday September 16

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Women's Group