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 …
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: …
What a night! We had an evening of delicious food and good conversation on Saturday! And who would have expected a spooky miniature golf game to greet us at the gate? A big thank you to General Brad Somero for …
The Children of Hope preschool is selling delicious Butter Braids, just in time for the holidays. Buy now, and store your frozen dough for Thanksgiving. Orders will be taken through November 5th and deliveries will be made on November 11th. …
Winter looms in other parts of the country, signaling an end to the growing season, but autumn is actually the beginning of our second annual growing season in the Valley of the Sun. It’s the perfect time to plant beets, …
Service Project Our youth group and confirmation class are working on a service project and the congregation can join in! They will be stuffing Christmas stockings made by Needy Newborns, a community group that assembles layettes for babies born into …
Esperanza is participating in the “Cozy Nights for Older Adults” drive in support of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. LSS-SW provides services and care for over 1,300 older adults and those with disabilities in Arizona. Many of their clients …
For many years our community has supported a newborn support group. The name has changed a few times, but the goal remains the same: helping newborns who need clothing, diapers etc. The Ahwatukee chapter has been meeting at Esperanza for …