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!
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 …
Thanks: Our thanks go out to Pastor Steve Holm for filling in for our Worship service this past Sunday. As always, his presence, sermon, and insights continue to be very well received and appreciated by all of the Esperanza community. …
Your belief that God still has plans for our congregation is evident as you are declaring your generosity! So far we have received 46 pledges (77% of goal) toward our goal of 60. Our puzzle is shaping up…come and see …
Every Sunday, Grace Lutheran Church located in downtown Phoenix hosts a pancake breakfast for the homeless. On November 27, Esperanza will prepare and serve the breakfast. Following are key details: Volunteers will need to be on-site (Grace Lutheran) from 6:30 …
Prayer of the Day O God, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide with us, reign …