Esperanza’s Outreach Team is partnering with Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe to serve the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP). This ministry provides shelter nights to homeless adults as well as a case management program that assists with finding …
People of Hope: Every week in Sunday morning worship since the beginning of 2023, we have prayed the prayer of discernment. Discernment is, according to Merriam-Webster, the “quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure.” As Jesus …
Prayer of the Day O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our …
September 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $245,303 $223,429 $21,874 Plan $233,860 $224,651 $9,209 Through September, pledge giving is 6% ahead of our plan, driven by several giving units that have paid ahead on commitment. However, this …
Prayer of the Day O God, generous and supreme, your loving Son lived among us, instructing us in the ways of humility and justice. Continue to ease our burdens, and lead us to serve alongside of him, Jesus Christ, our …
Esperanza’s Habitat for Humanity homebuilding project for 2023-24 is scheduled to start on Saturday, November 4th at 7:30 A.M – 1:30 P.M. The location for the build is 1967 E. Don Carlos Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 – north and east …
Prayer of the Day O Lord God, you are the holy lawgiver, you are the salvation of your people. By your Spirit renew us in your covenant of love, and train us to care tenderly for all our neighbors, through …
People of Hope: By now, you are probably familiar with what Peter Steinke writes about change. He believes healthy change happens in three stages. Redefine Problem Redefine Self Define Specific Changes First, Steinke challenges congregations to redefine the problem without …
Prayer of the Day Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, …
People of Hope: Two weeks ago, I shared wise words from Peter Steinke, who coaches congregations as they work through change. He believes healthy change happens in three stages. Redefine Problem Redefine Self Define Specific Changes First, Steinke challenges congregations …
From the office of Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona (LAMA): Join us on Saturday, Nov. 4, for our fourth annual LAMA Summit! This year’s summit will be hosted by Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa from 9:30 a.m. to …
Prayer of the Day Lord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance. Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just, and pure, and transform …