On Sunday, Sept. 10, directly following worship at approximately 10 a.m., we will remain seated in the sanctuary for a brief congregational meeting to elect call committee members. All voting members of Esperanza, please plan to attend! Agenda will include …
People of Hope: Deacon Connie serves Esperanza as our Family Ministry Coordinator. In that role, she coordinates Vacation Bible School and Sunday Funday, leads monthly preschool chapel services and builds relationships with all the kiddos and their families who make …
Each year, Lutherans across the United States engage in acts of service on “God’s Work Our Hands” Sunday, always the second Sunday of September. Of course, most Lutherans engage in service on many other days of the year, too — …
Prayer of the Day O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and …
People of Hope: Last winter and spring, the Outreach Team met with leaders in our community to learn more about the challenges facing the people of Ahwatukee. In March, the Outreach Team met with the Kyrene School District’s assistant director …
Prayer of the Day O God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength …
Thank you to all of our volunteers who served guests at the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program, or I-HELP, on Tuesday, Aug. 22. We continue to enjoy visiting with them, and all of their stories need to be heard. Some …
Prayer of the Day O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister …
We stand in solidarity with our siblings of the ELCA Pacifica Synod as the wildfires scorching Maui affect the lives of many. Please read the message below from Bishop David Nagler and consider donating to their Hawaii relief fund. The …
People of Hope: As early as the end of this week, you will see clearly marked containers for recycling around Esperanza. The signs on the recycling containers will show: NO …
Eighteen volunteers from Esperanza helped to prepare and serve a pancake breakfast for the homeless on Aug. 13 at Grace Lutheran Church in central Phoenix. A total of 158 plates of food were made for approximately 120 guests. Preparation of …
Prayer of the Day God of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you. Teach us as disciples of your Son to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your name may be …