On this Thanksgiving Eve, we offer a Hope Grows Here thank you to all of those who so far have pledged to give in support of Esperanza in 2022! We have 30 pledges as of November 23 (cards and online), …

Longtime member Tom Grayson, husband of Debbie Grayson, died early Saturday morning at home. We will celebrate his life at a memorial service Sunday at 12 noon in the sanctuary with a reception following. The Esperanza family prays that Debbie …

To Bethlehem is the title of Children of Hope Preschool Christmas program. Curtain time is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14. Toddlers three year-olds will sing Christmas songs, and the PreK class will reenact the Nativity story, complete with costumes …

It is that time of year to consider charitable donations for our Habitat for Humanity house. We ask for your help in financing this home building mission by donating to Habitat for Humanity Central AZ on behalf of the Southeast …

We are looking for someone to replace Liz Farquhar as editor of the Words of Hope newsletter. Liz will leave her post on January 1. The editor gathers news and announcements and prepares them for posting to the website and …

Dear fellow Esperanza members: I am thrilled to share my thoughts on stewardship this year as our second annual program is in flight – “Hope Grows Here!” Indeed, we have accomplished so much over the last year. Just imagine a …

Lai Gates, our accompanist, will be performing in a free concert at Esperanza on Saturday, November 13 at 3:30 p.m. in our sanctuary. The program includes : • Piano Trio No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 97, “Archduke” Ludwig van …

Youth from around the metro area will meet at Esperanza this Sunday afternoon and next. The program, named CALL (Confirmation Among Local Lutherans)  is the joint confirmation program for Phoenix area Lutheran churches. We will be providing lunch, putting together …

Jim Gisselquist reports on the progress of out Habitat for Humanity project. We’ve just completed our seventh week building the Jama family home. Construction is going very well as we have been blessed with many excellent volunteers and outstanding lunches …

October was Pastor Appreciation Month, so Peggy Wagner swung into action. She got the word out and soon notes started arriving for our pastor. On Sunday we presented her with a gift bag full of cheer. The Children of Hope …

At a joyous service last Sunday, October 31, we welcomed seven of our youth as they affirmed the promises made at their baptism. We welcomed them as fellow travelers along the road of faith. From left in the group photo: …