During the January 28th Annual Congregational Meeting, we will be voting on 2024 Nominating Committee membership. Per the Esperanza Constitution, the Nominating Committee should consist of six voting members of the congregation, two of whom, if possible, shall be outgoing …
People of Hope: Tonight members of Esperanza will have the opportunity to meet our Pastor Candidate at 6:00 P.M. I give thanks to God for you, the Esperanza community! In the time I have served as your interim pastor, I …
All are welcome and encouraged to attend Lutheran Day at the Legislature! This year, Lutherans will gather on Thursday, Jan. 18, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Wesley Bolin Plaza near the State Capitol to meet other advocates, learn about bills coming …
Prayer of the Day Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us with your grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, our …
Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for January 2024
Your belief that God has plans for our congregation is evident as you are declaring your generosity! To date, we have received 66 intents toward our goal of 61 (108%)! (photo of congregants making their physical intents) If you haven’t …
Thank you for your donations this year to the Esperanza Mission Plan. We encourage those of you who pledged an amount for 2023 to fulfill your commitment by the end of the year. In order to be counted in 2023 …
November 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $297,529 $276,463 $21,066 Plan $273,150 $274,067 ($917) Through November, pledge giving is almost $16,000 ahead of our plan, while non-pledge giving is about $1,000 below. Rental donation receipts are $9,500 better than …
Need a gift idea for a pet or pet owner? Alice Schultze has the perfect gift-after-a-gift suggestion: one of the prayer shawls she knits for pets, which can be used as a wrap or blanket. The shawls are sold inside …
Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for December 2023
Help decorate our worship space for Christmas by donating a poinsettia by December 15th. Each plant costs $20. Please submit your check with a copy of the email sent by the sign-up form below. Remember to write “Christmas Flowers” in …
October 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $273,163 $249,770 $23,394 Plan $253,505 $251,094 $2,411 Through September, pledge giving is 8% ahead of our plan, driven by several families who have paid ahead on their commitment. This favorability is …