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 …
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 …