How wonderful it is to be part of Esperanza Lutheran Church! I’m so glad to be here with you as we follow Jesus on the road together. We often think of this season of Lent that we’re in as a …
How wonderful it is to be part of Esperanza Lutheran Church! I’m so glad to be here with you as we follow Jesus on the road together. We often think of this season of Lent that we’re in as a …
Mats (Mark 2: 1-12) We took a chance the four of us Lowering our friend down Through the roof. What if Jesus became angry, Or the crowd, Shocked by our sudden presence in their midst, Shooed us away. But our …
Esperanza’s tradition during Lent is worship on Wednesday evenings, preceded by a soup and salad supper. The current public health emergency prevents us from gathering in the Fellowship Hall before Holden Evening Prayer. But we can carry on in our …
“Rest eternal grant him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him.” We pray for the family of Louis J. Kole, who passed away on Friday, February 26. Lou and his wife Virginia have been members since 2003. Their …
MOUNTAINS (Mark 9: 2-8) Climbing the mountain they Stumbled, reached out To one another, Walked on speaking of the cloudless blue sky, The crowds below, Their pleasure of being with Jesus, Who ascended slowly, Head bowed, Pensive. And when …
During this season of preparation, we encourage you to make Holden Evening Prayer a quiet moment with God at the end of your day. A new service will be posted each week. The recording will be available on our YouTube …
Join us tonight for Holden Evening Prayer. Pastor Annemarie and Esperanza’s musicians (Jim and Josie Nelson and Steve Newell) will lead us through this contemplative service, which is a Lenten tradition at Esperanza. The recording will be available on our YouTube …
Boats (Mark 4: 35-41) The wind comes up quick in the shallow waters of Moriches Bay. The waves rise and swell and turn frothy white, And a curtain of fog Descends. What was fun just minutes before becomes fearful. …
By Michelle Tinsley Lent is a time of renewal – of faith, community and our commitment to our community. What better time to begin refreshing our sense of community than in-person worship? This coming Sunday that’s exactly what we will …
Lament The world around is aflame with Virus. Ashes fall in ponds forests Fields, and I ask the question about The blind man, Is it our fathers who sinned, Or us? The skies moan with lament, But in …
By Pastor Annemarie Next Wednesday, February 17, is Ash Wednesday, the day we in the church mark our foreheads with ash. It is the most somber day of the church year (including Good Friday), in which we spend time taking …
By Pastor Annemarie “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me . . .” Matthew 25:35 “May the God of steadfastness …