Prayer of the Day (for Easter Sunday) O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every …
Prayer of the Day (for Easter Sunday) O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every …
People of Hope: Every year as we enter into Holy Week, we hear most of the Passion Narrative (the story of Jesus’ betrayal, trial, and death by crucifixion) through the eyes of the Gospel of John. This year is no …
Prayer of the Day Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in …
Esperanza’s next opportunity to serve I-Help is Tuesday, April 22, and you can sign up to provide food or funding for the team to purchase needed items. Please indicate funds for hunger. We will be serving at Desert Cross Lutheran …
This past Tuesday, our nation (and much of Western culture) celebrated April Fools’ Day, a day where many of us spend half our time wondering whether what we’re reading online is accurate, or if it is just a clever joke …
The Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA and its member churches are invited to participate in the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge. One hundred percent of the donations (Practice #4) will be directed to the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission drinking water project. …
Prayer of the Day Creator God, you prepare a new way in the wilderness, and your grace waters our desert. Open our hearts to be transformed by the new thing you are doing, that our lives may proclaim the extravagance …
February 2025 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $69,112 $55,775 $13,337 Plan $63,516 $60,972 $2,544 Through February, total revenue is running better than planned, driven almost entirely by non-pledge offerings. YTD expense is $5,200 less than planned. This is all …
Prayer of the Day Eternal God, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your word and obey it, and bring your saving love to fruition in …
Esperanza is partnering with Feed My Starving Children for a volunteer opportunity on Wednesday, March 19th from 9:00am – 11:00am in Tempe. Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Hunger is …
Prayer of the Day God of the covenant, in the mystery of the cross you promise everlasting life to the world. Gather all peoples into your arms, and shelter us with your mercy, that we may rejoice in the life …
Good news, Esperanza members! “God’s Work, Our Hands” T-shirts have been ordered and are now available for purchase by congregation members and anyone else who would like one. They’re also great for gift giving! This is a wonderful way for …