CHRISTMAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in …

As we approach the blessed celebration of Christmas Eve and the birth of Jesus, I’m reminded of how deeply we connect this holy season to the gift of song. Many of us have Christmas carols that we hold dear, and …

Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live …

Prayer of the Day Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance; through Jesus Christ, our …

This evening, Wednesday, December 4, Esperanza Lutheran is hosting Mid-Week Advent Worship Services featuring Holden Evening Prayer.  We are blessed with a guest speaker, Solveig Muus from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Arizona. She will be present and available starting at …

Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, …

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 alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the …

Christmas 2024 Schedule Wednesday, December 4th – Mid Week Advent Service – 7:00pm  Sunday, December 8th – Promesa de Esperanza Cantata – 9:00am Monday, December 9th – Jazz Night Christmas Concert – 6:30pm Wednesday, December 11th – Mid Week Advent …

Not too long ago, my wife and I were invited to attend a fundraiser that had a live auction component. This was the first time I had been at a live auction outside of the small town environment I grew …

Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious …

When I served at Mountain View, Senior Pastor Glenn always liked to say as he welcomed the community to worship something along the lines of the fact that “most of what this church, or any church worth its name, does …