Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and …

Thanksgiving is a bit of an odd holiday, isn’t it? The more I think about it, Thanksgiving is closer to Valentine’s Day in its nature than Halloween or Christmas. What I mean is Halloween and Christmas have special moments that …

Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign …

This coming Sunday is known in many traditions as Christ the King Sunday. It’s the final Sunday of the church calendar, before we begin again with Advent and our preparing for the newborn king. And though in many ways celebrating …

Prayer of the Day O God, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide with us, reign …

Prayer of the Day O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Embrace us with your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide, we may live through what …

“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various …

Prayer of the Day O God, our eternal redeemer, by the presence of your Spirit you renew and direct our hearts. Keep always in our mind the end of all things and the day of judgment. Inspire us for a …

As most of you know, several of us who make up the Stewardship Team here at Esperanza have been hard at work building a program that is meaningful and timely to the work and ministry of this community. A part …

Prayer of the Day Merciful God, gracious and benevolent, through your Son you invite all the world to a meal of mercy. Grant that we may eagerly follow his call and bring us with all your saints into your life of justice …

This coming Sunday (October 26) we commemorate the day that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the Use of Indulgences, kicking off the Reformation of the church. Red has long been associated with the Holy Spirit at work and …

Prayer of the Day Holy God, our righteous judge, daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness. Strengthen our hope in you, and grant that all the peoples of the earth may find their glory in you, through Jesus Christ, …