People of Hope: This year, our midweek Advent worship theme is God of Wonders: Waiting With Awe. This past Wednesday we gathered for worship at 7 p.m. to sing Holden Evening Prayer, to read and discuss scripture, and, in the …
People of Hope: This year, our midweek Advent worship theme is God of Wonders: Waiting With Awe. This past Wednesday we gathered for worship at 7 p.m. to sing Holden Evening Prayer, to read and discuss scripture, and, in the …
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 …
Has anyone ever improved your day by providing a kind word of encouragement? One of the projects the Outreach Team agreed to provide to our community is an Affirmation Wall for students and staff at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary …
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. …
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, …
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection waken us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and …
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 …
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 …
People of Hope: When I was 19 years old and attending Luther College, I worked in the “caf,” the college cafeteria. My student manager in the caf was a guy named Peter, who was also majoring in religion and music, …
Prayer of the Day O God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength …
People of Hope: A question we have probably all heard and said ourselves and felt deeply in our bones is: What do we do in this broken world? These days, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, as mass …
Prayer of the Day Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy …