August 28th was an anniversary of the dedication of our campus in 1994! That morning, the congregation processed from Monte Vista School, where we had been worshiping during construction, carrying with them chairs and other items that members had been …
Prayer of the Day O God, you resist those who are proud and give grace to those who are humble. Give us the humility of your Son, that we may embody the generosity of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. …
“We especially thank you for giving us our pets who are our friends and bring us so much joy in life!” — Prayer for a pet Doggieprayershawls are hand-knit miniature blankets designed to be loved by that important member of …
This Sunday we begin a summer worship schedule, gathering as one community at 9:30 a.m. This first service will be a Service of Healing. The 8:30 and 10:30 services will resume in the fall. Read Pastor Annemarie’s letter, below. There’s …
Thank you to the 12 volunteers listed below who came to Esperanza bright and early on Saturday morning to clean up the campus. We had a productive morning of tree and shrub trimming, raking up pods from mesquite trees, cleaning …
While overall actual revenue is even with expenses, we are now falling behind budgeted revenue. Pledge giving is still ahead of budget due to families who have paid ahead or paid the full year. However, this favorable position will decline …
Join in landscaping and campus clean up this coming Saturday! In May, the council voted to halt landscaping services due to budget cuts. In order to keep our Church Home beautiful, we need volunteers to help. Tasks will include keeping …
After 12 wonderful years, we say goodbye to our beloved choir director, Robin Neely at 9:30 a.m. on June 5 between services in a celebration of music, thanks and gifts of memories and love. This event will also be live-streamed …
Plans finalized for ‘Week of Hope’ PhLY ministry! The beautiful homes that line the beaches of San Diego don’t tell the story of those in the area who struggle to get by. Perhaps something about the daily “sunny and 72” …
A Go Fund Me to benefit the Gerrish family has been established. Family and friends can donate to help defray medical bills and funeral costs. Click Here for Go Fund Me Page Refer to: In Memoriam: Heidi Gerrish
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the second half of Esperanza’s Annual Meeting on May 22. Beth Leaf, Vice President of Council, presided in Council President Chuck Yount’s absence and Pastor Annemarie recapped some of the major …
Dear Esperanza Family, Today we come together in inexpressible grief at the death of Heidi Gerrish. Heidi died at the scene of an automobile accident Saturday morning, May 21, while traveling to her sister Julie’s graduation from Pacific Lutheran Theological …