People of Hope: While serving at Grace Lutheran Church in downtown Phoenix, I regularly mediated both verbal and physical conflict. When fistfights erupted in Hope Hall, the fellowship hall, usually, one person would flee, the other remain. The person who …
The church’s adult choir, Promesa de Esperanza, will perform the cantata “Risen This Day” as part of the Good Friday worship service at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024. “Risen This Day,” composed by Benjamin Harlan and John Parker, was …
Ahwatukee’s annual Easter parade is fast approaching. Donations of sewn hearts and snack-size M&M’s, which will be passed out along the parade route, should be brought to the church by Wednesday, March 29. Esperanza will have a spot in the …
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the power of your Spirit, that we may raised to new life in Christ and serve you …
Mission Plan Results Through February – General Fund February 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $64,844 $50,466 $14,378 Plan $54,650 $49,607 $5,043 Through February, pledge giving is better than our plan and better than last year. This is …
People of Hope: Next Tuesday, March 14, Phoenix residents living in City Council Districts 6 and 8 will have the opportunity to vote in a runoff council election. Many in the Esperanza community live in District 6, and if you …
Thinking about growing your own vegetables, but you don’t know how — or where? An opportunity for would-be gardeners to learn the ropes will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the church. At least eight …
People of Hope: During this season of Lent, we gather around the theme “Holy Spirit on the Move” because the Holy Spirit is on the move …among us. Maybe you’re not as skeptical or cynical as I am, but especially …
Sunday, Feb. 26, was a day full of joy and celebration at Esperanza as Sia Sabben, Noah Breeding and Addison Breeding took their First Communion. The parents of Sia, Noah and Addie brought the children to receive God’s Word and …
The film “Luther,” starring Joseph Fiennes in the title role of the 16th-century Protestant reformer, will be shown this Sunday Feb 26th at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This will be our first Movie Afternoon of 2023. Admission and …
Question: Which popular Esperanza social event began about 10 years ago but had to be suspended in recent years? Answer: Um … let me think on that … I should know this … Trivia Night? Indeed, that would be Trivia …
Love was in the air, along with the tantalizing aroma of food, as Esperanza members and guests convened at Buca di Beppo restaurant in Chandler for a special Valentine’s dinner. The occasion attracted 37 people on the evening of Feb. …