People of Hope: Every year when Advent rolls around, I start thinking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. I start thinking about the angel Gabriel’s visit when he announced Mary would deliver into the world the savior of the world. …
People of Hope: Every year when Advent rolls around, I start thinking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. I start thinking about the angel Gabriel’s visit when he announced Mary would deliver into the world the savior of the world. …
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection waken us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and …
People of Hope: When I was 19 years old and attending Luther College, I worked in the “caf,” the college cafeteria. My student manager in the caf was a guy named Peter, who was also majoring in religion and music, …
Prayer of the Day O God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength …
People of Hope: A question we have probably all heard and said ourselves and felt deeply in our bones is: What do we do in this broken world? These days, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, as mass …
Prayer of the Day Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy …
November 5, 2023 Dear People of Hope: Your participation in the life of Esperanza is very much appreciated: your willingness to worship together and to serve as worship leaders, to build relationship with others, to care for our church home, …
People of Hope: Every week in Sunday morning worship since the beginning of 2023, we have prayed the prayer of discernment. Discernment is, according to Merriam-Webster, the “quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure.” As Jesus …
Our stewardship appeal’s goal this year is to increase giving by $356/week in 2024 compared to 2023 in order to expand our Mission Plan in 2024. The goal is based on projected increased needs across three areas of ministry. This …
Prayer of the Day O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our …
People of Hope: I listen to the news while I drive back and forth from Esperanza to my home near downtown Phoenix. Lately, I listen to the news, and I cry. I cry listening to the death toll in Israel …
Prayer of the Day O God, generous and supreme, your loving Son lived among us, instructing us in the ways of humility and justice. Continue to ease our burdens, and lead us to serve alongside of him, Jesus Christ, our …