On November 27, twelve volunteers from Esperanza prepared and served a pancake breakfast at Grace Lutheran Church to feed the homeless located in the area. Grace Lutheran Church is located in downtown Phoenix. Approximately 125 people were served. Preparation of breakfast …
Exciting news: our annual Ladies Christmas Bunco party is back on December 12 after a two-year hiatus due to COVID! Plan to attend on December 12 at 6:30 p.m. The photo from our 2019 party illustrates how much fun we …
Prayer of the Day Stir up the wills of all who look to you, Lord God, and strengthen our faith in your coming, that, transformed by grace, we may walk in your way; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, …
Each Sunday, assisting ministers co-lead worship along with the pastor by leading many of the prayers and serving Holy Communion. In 2023, assisting ministers will be scheduled just as other worship assistants are scheduled, and Deacon Connie will train you! …
People of Hope, During mid-week Advent worship, we are reading the Advent stories of Mary and Joseph. The coming of Jesus was not an historical nor a merely theological event for them. Mary’s pregnancy, with its accompanying dreams and visions, …
Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and …
Join us for a fun wine tasting afternoon on December 4th, at 3pm in the Esperanza Garden of Eatin’. Todd Perterson will furnish the wine and school us on the wine we are drinking. Please bring a snack to share …
The service is ecumenical and open to the community, in response to the difficulty experienced by many during a season that our culture has made a festival of merriment. For those who have suffered loss or who are lonely, disappointed, …
Each week during Advent, we will identify the theme of the week’s scripture readings. This week: VIGILANCE!
We are blessed and honored to continue our Thanksgiving Eve service, pie social and food donations in partnership with Mountain View Lutheran Church. Join us tonight, Wednesday, November 23rd at 6:30pm at Mountain View Lutheran Church (11002 S 48th Street …
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign …
Those of you who attended the recent Crop Walk, were able to enjoy some good jazz music, a beautiful day for a walk, wonderful conversation, excellent financial contributions to Church World Services and the Kyrene Resource Center. It was a …