Larry Hanson updates us on Esperanza’s continuing ministry with Kyrene Family Resource Center. Our longstanding relationship with Kyrene Family Resource Center was reaffirmed by your outpouring of generosity during Christmas. During December, Esperanza donated 42 pounds of food! For 2021, …

The “Cozy Nights” bedding drive ended last Sunday. Esperanza had a goal of collecting 50 sets of queen-size bedding to donate to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) for their their older adult clients. Thank you for responding to …

At Esperanza we do God’s work with our hands! As a church we support community service projects that tap many kinds of talent. Browse this list and find a service opportunity that’s perfect for you. Food for Hungry Families We …

As part of our outreach programs, the council has decided to restart donations of fast-food gift cards for foster children. The donated gift cards will be given to Voices for CASA Children, for distribution to the CASAs (Court Appointed Special …

The hospital meals group is providing a holiday coffee on December 15 for the medical staff at the Veterans Administration Hospital. We will provide a coffee bar including sweets and other treats. This will be the last time we will …

The newborn group will meet January 21 in the Fellowship Hall to get organized for the year. The first item of business will be to decide on a suitable name for the group. The focus of the group remains to …

Jim Gisselquist reports on the progress at our Habitat for Humanity house. Lots of volunteers are needed this week to help install drywall! A big group of volunteers showed up to help at our Habitat for Humanity build site on …

Get caught up on the Children of Hope Preschool in the December newsletter.

Irma Horton, manager of the Kyrene Family Resource Center, extended a big thank you to Esperanza Lutheran Church for donating Thanksgiving Food baskets to help families in need. Because of your generosity, 14 baskets were filled with the makings of …

This month we donated cases of water, various flavors of fruit drinks, energy bars, breakfast bars, clothing, socks, shoes, empty medicine bottles, shampoo, hygiene products. fresh fruits and vegetables to Scholl’s Helping Hands for the Homeless. Kristen Baldwin’s scout group …

Progress continues at the Jama house, albeit a bit slower than we had planned. This week, due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will not be working, but those who are available during the week are welcome to join us on …