Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to …
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to …
Generosity grows at Esperanza! Giving intentions for 2022 grew by nearly $34,000! This morning I accepted the invitation to attend the Children of Hope Christmas program. SUCH JOY!! The song that struck me spoke of no room for Mary and …
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that hinders our faith, that eagerly we may receive your promises, for you live and reign with …
Esperanza organized, and hosted the Ahwatukee Foothills CROP Hunger Walk on November 13 at Desert Foothills Park. The fundraising event received $11,000 in donations! Seventy-five percent of the donations will be used by Church World Services, a faith-based organization transforming …
During November, Esperanza donated 59 lbs. of food to KFRC. YTD food donations total 746 lbs. Thank you! While the KFRC welcomes a variety of non-perishable foods, the greatest current need is for the following: dry beans, spaghetti sauce, jelly, …
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 …
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 …
Each week during Advent, we will identify the theme of the week’s scripture readings. This week: VIGILANCE!