Through April, total revenue is running better than planned driven mainly by non-pledge offerings. While overall pledge giving is even with expectation, several pledge units have already paid their full year commitment. YTD expense is $6,100 less than planned. This …
We are pleased to announce that the Nominating Committee is promoting the below council nominees (4) and nominating committee nominees (6) for congregation approval at our Sunday, May 18th, 2025 congregation meeting (in alphabetical order by last name). Note: This …
We would like to celebrate our graduates so please send us a photo, where they are graduating from and what is next in their journey. Please send to Joni in the office by May 14th. Thank you!
On Saturday, May 10th, at 6:00 p.m. Esperanza has reserved Nellos Ahwatukee patio for dinner and adult fellowship. The price/person is approximately $20 (excluding drinks) for pizza, pasta and salad. And if you know Nellos, you know you’re in for …
There will be an informal Q&A Session on Sunday, May 4th following the 9:00 AM service to discuss the July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, Mission Plan (Budget). Please plan to attend. You can obtain a copy of the …
People of Hope, A few years back, I was serving another congregation and walking with them through their Holy Week journey. Much like we experienced here at Esperanza at our Good Friday worship service, one of the practices on Good …
35th Anniversary Stones Placement Guidance
On March 11, volunteers from Esperanza provided a delicious dinner for families in transition to permanent housing. 5 adults and 6 children enjoyed meatloaf casserole with BBQ sauce, roasted potatoes, fresh salad, sourdough bread and fresh baked cookies. Sincere thanks …
This year’s Habitat Build is located at 1316 E. Saint Catherine Ave, Phoenix 85042. It is one of 25 Habitat homes to be built in this complex. We’re building this home for Nicole Herbert and her daughter Jasmine (5 years …
Prayer of the Day God of compassion, you welcome the wayward, and you embrace us all with your mercy. By our baptism clothe us with garments of your grace, and feed us at the table of your love, through Jesus …
Toward the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry, as he was preparing his disciples for his upcoming betrayal by Judas and execution at the hands of a combination of the religious establishment and government power, he told his disciples, “I will …
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To …