People of Hope: This Sunday, February 5, we remember and give thanks to God for the ministry and ministers of Esperanza through the years. As the first step in our transition process, we will lift up the ways God has …

Prayer of the Day Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, …

Prayer of the Day Holy God, you confound the world’s wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in …

…and so it begins! As you’ll read in the article by Liz Farquar, the transition team has formed, met, and charted a course for the transition process here at Esperanza. We give thanks to God for those who said yes …

The transition team met for the first time on Saturday. Paul Beeks, Liz Farquhar, Michelle Tinsley and Paul Wagner are working with Pastor Sarah to plan the worship, prayer and dialogue opportunities that will help us find, welcome and work …

This Sunday, January 22, at 10:15am, we will have our Annual January Congregational Meeting. Important Documents (rollover and click links below – 1 & 2) 1.) Letter from Finance Chair Mark Entsminger 2.) Mission Plan V3  We will decide on …

Prayer of the Day Lord God, your loving kindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus …

People of Hope: Last week, I shared the Bridges Transition Model which sees transition as a process of endings, a neutral zone, and then new beginnings.  After two months of serving God and God’s people here at Esperanza, it seems …

Prayer of the Day Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior …

Photo: Ivan Shunyakov on Unsplash Dear People of Hope: The photo above shows the water in 3 states – a beginning (the wave), a neutral zone (less white water) and an ending (the water running across the sand) depicting the …

Prayer of the Day O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be our …

People of Hope: Quite soon, we will enter into a period of intentional discernment. During this period, we will set aside space and time to listen to God. Instead of just speaking to God in prayer, we will listen to …