Esperanza is taking the lead in organizing the Ahwatukee Foothills CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, November 13, at Desert Foothills Park. The fundraising event supports the global mission of Church World Services, a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe …
Prayer of the Day O God, our eternal redeemer, by the presence of your Spirit you renew and direct our hearts. Keep always in our mind the end of all things and the day of judgment. Inspire us for a …
During October, Esperanza donated 34 lbs. of food to KFRC. YTD food donations total 687 lbs. While the KFRC welcomes a variety of non-perishable foods, the greatest current need is for the following: cereal, canned fruit/fruit cups, jelly, and peanut …
Esperanza brings many opportunities to serve and to socialize together: Wine Tasting, Ladies BUNCO, Blue Christmas, Advent & Christmas Worship services including our amazing Choir. In January, Trivia Night and our Congregational Meeting along with Habitat for Humanity. To help …
Linda Pastan writes in her poem Imaginary Conversation: You tell me to live each day as if it were my last. This is in the kitchen where before coffee I complain of the day ahead–that obstacle race of minutes and …
Oktoberfest is tomorrow, Saturday October 29th, 2022 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Join our community for fall foods, music and conversation. We provide the beverages and meat (brats, hamburgers and hot dogs). You bring a side dish or dessert. We are …
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them …
On October 15, at the Feed My Starving Children packing center in Mesa, eleven volunteers from Esperanza assembled and packed 2,100 meals (9.5 large boxes) for children that are in need of food. Thank you to the following volunteers: Julie …
Prayer of the Day Holy God, our righteous judge, daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness. Strengthen our hope in you, and grant that all the peoples of the earth may find their glory in you, through Jesus Christ, …
The Ten Commandments stress that God must be first in our lives. And Jesus said, “Seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness and all these things shall be yours as well.” (Matthew 6:33). Generosity continues to grow in the United States. …
Prayer of the Day O Lord God, tireless guardian of your people, you are always ready to hear our cries. Teach us to rely day and night on your care. Inspire us to seek your enduring justice for all this …
Lai Gates, our accompanist, will be performing in a free concert at Esperanza on Saturday, October 8th at 3:00 p.m. in our sanctuary. The music will be featuring Handel, Schumann, and Bolling. Location: Esperanza Lutheran Church Sanctuary The event will …