When Liz Farquhar retired from writing Esperanza’s Words of Hope Newsletter for over 20 years, Michael Paradise faithfully worked with our community and a freelance writer, Lee Shappell, to put together the newsletter each week. We are grateful to you, …
We will gather to mourn the death and celebrate the life of Yvonne Green on Saturday, December 31 at 11 am in the sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. If you desire to share a monetary gift …
People of Hope: Quite soon, we will enter into a period of intentional discernment. During this period, we will set aside space and time to listen to God. Instead of just speaking to God in prayer, we will listen to …
Prayer of the Day O Lord God, you know that we cannot place our trust in our own powers. As you protected the infant Jesus, so defend us and all the needy from harm and adversity, through Jesus Christ, our …
People of Hope, I must confess. I love the trappings of Christmas. True story: All the hours I am not in the church office/visiting someone/talking on the phone, about 90%, of the time I am listening to Christmas music. Bing …
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, …