People of Hope: Our new mission statement — Esperanza Lutheran Church creates authentic connections and a deep sense of belonging as a Christ-centered community — leads us to intentionally form healthy Christian community, among other things. Starting this past Sunday …
People of Hope: This past Sunday during Faith in Motion, we imagined ourselves in a new place. We feel awkward. We don’t know where to find things. We need help. We feel lost. We are not sure why we are …
Prayer of the Day God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the blessings of your realm and faithfully …
People of Hope: Deacon Connie, Lynn, and Joni like to say, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” After we have accomplished something together, after we have collectively solved a problem, after we have taken responsibility for our particular pieces of the …
Prayer of the Day O God, you are the source of life and the ground of our being. By the power of your Spirit bring healing to this wounded world, and raise us to the new life of your Son, …
People of Hope: Did you know we installed Lay Communion Ministers about three months ago? Four people stepped up to serve. They went through a simple training, received Holy Communion kits, and are now visiting members of the congregation in …
Prayer of the Day God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all …
If you are anticipating surgery, admitted to the hospital, going through a prolonged illness or scary testing, or in general needing spiritual support for whatever reason, Pastor Sarah would love to be there for you. Please call, text, or email …
People of Hope: At our most recent council meeting, I shared with the council members one of the “bread and butter” concepts we learn in seminary: self-differentiation. When I learned about self-differentiation in seminary, I thought it was a high-flutin’ …
On Sunday, May 21, toward the end of worship, the Esperanza community gathered just outside the sanctuary to plant a tree in memory of Heidi Gerrish. May 21 was Heidi’s death, the life changing accident for Kat and Stephen Gerrish …
Prayer of the Day O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in …
People of Hope, Here at Esperanza, we are in the midst of the interim process. Here’s what has already happened: Pastor Annemarie’s letter of resignation was submitted to the council, copied to the synod office, and accepted by the council. …