A couple of weeks ago, we heard the retelling of Jesus – shortly after his resurrection – coming to visit the disciples as they were locked in a room for fear of the religious authorities who had instigated the event …
A couple of weeks ago, we heard the retelling of Jesus – shortly after his resurrection – coming to visit the disciples as they were locked in a room for fear of the religious authorities who had instigated the event …
Prayer of the Day O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with …
March 2024 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $91,765 $73,768 $17,997 Plan $87,200 $78,146 $9,054 Through March, total receipts are a little better than planned. Pledge giving is a little behind but more than offset by non-pledge giving and …
Thank you to the Esperanza members who participated in the recent ELCA Region 2 Lenten Challenge, which raised more than $56,000 for ELCA World Hunger. The five participating synods were Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Pacifica, Southwest California, and Sierra Pacific. …
If you attend worship with us regularly – either in person or online – you’re going to be hearing “Now what?” a lot over the next several weeks. And it’s amazing news that we have the blessing to share every …
What do bunny ears, volunteers, a deacon, a director, preschool families, decorated bicycles, and a 1965 Ford Thunderbird have in common? All were participants in the 48th annual Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade on behalf of Esperanza Lutheran Church. On Saturday, March …
Prayer of the Day Holy and righteous God, you are the author of life, and you adopt us to be your children. Fill us with your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your …
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Prayer of the Day Almighty God, with joy we celebrate the day of our Lord’s resurrection. By the grace of Christ among us, enable us to show the power of the resurrection in all that we say and do, through …
Esperanza’s longtime partnership with the Kyrene Family Resource Center is off to a good start in 2024. Through March, we have donated 429 pounds of food, putting us more than a third of the way to our goal for the …
Esperanza’s meal brigade is up and running! The cool people are in the club. Want to join? You’re invited! Every now and then, a church friend is in need of a meal or more, delivered to their home. Peggy Wagner …
Hope for Newborns, a group of volunteers that makes clothing items for Arizona infants in need, has been known by different names in its lengthy history at Esperanza. But its mission hasn’t changed, according to a 15-year member of the …