Youth from around the metro area will meet at Esperanza this Sunday afternoon and next. The program, named CALL (Confirmation Among Local Lutherans) is the joint confirmation program for Phoenix area Lutheran churches. We will be providing lunch, putting together …
Jim Gisselquist reports on the progress of out Habitat for Humanity project. We’ve just completed our seventh week building the Jama family home. Construction is going very well as we have been blessed with many excellent volunteers and outstanding lunches …
Thanksgiving is coming up fast, and Christmas will be here soon. As we plan our family gatherings, let’s remember those who are just getting by this year. Help us provide a turkey dinner! Peggy and Larry Hanson head up our food …
October was Pastor Appreciation Month, so Peggy Wagner swung into action. She got the word out and soon notes started arriving for our pastor. On Sunday we presented her with a gift bag full of cheer. The Children of Hope …
Rabbit resides in the garden Surrounded by vines. To slake her thirst, I leave water in a little bowl, And to thank me, Rabbit Chews up my orange marigolds, Leaving Behind only the nubs of stems. Rabbit has it good, …
At a joyous service last Sunday, October 31, we welcomed seven of our youth as they affirmed the promises made at their baptism. We welcomed them as fellow travelers along the road of faith. From left in the group photo: …
What a night! We had an evening of delicious food and good conversation on Saturday! And who would have expected a spooky miniature golf game to greet us at the gate? A big thank you to General Brad Somero for …
Winter looms in other parts of the country, signaling an end to the growing season, but autumn is actually the beginning of our second annual growing season in the Valley of the Sun. It’s the perfect time to plant beets, …
Construction of the Jama Family home continues to proceed very well. We just completed putting the sheathing on the roof In preparation for the installation of the shingles. Hopefully this Saturday we’ll be able to begin putting on the roofing …
Service Project Our youth group and confirmation class are working on a service project and the congregation can join in! They will be stuffing Christmas stockings made by Needy Newborns, a community group that assembles layettes for babies born into …
The Children of Hope Preschool is once again offering delicious pastry and the chance to purchase kids books just in time for the holidays! Place your order for Butter Braids by November 5, and browse the book sale after church …
Esperanza is participating in the “Cozy Nights for Older Adults” drive in support of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. LSS-SW provides services and care for over 1,300 older adults and those with disabilities in Arizona. Many of their clients …