Linda Pastan writes in her poem Imaginary Conversation: You tell me to live each day as if it were my last. This is in the kitchen where before coffee I complain of the day ahead–that obstacle race of minutes and …
Linda Pastan writes in her poem Imaginary Conversation: You tell me to live each day as if it were my last. This is in the kitchen where before coffee I complain of the day ahead–that obstacle race of minutes and …
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them …
As many of you already know, Pastor Annemarie will be leaving Esperanza for a new position at Nobel Hospice. Her last Sunday with us will be November 6, 2022. We wish her well in her new position and thank her …
Prayer of the Day Holy God, our righteous judge, daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness. Strengthen our hope in you, and grant that all the peoples of the earth may find their glory in you, through Jesus Christ, …
The Ten Commandments stress that God must be first in our lives. And Jesus said, “Seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness and all these things shall be yours as well.” (Matthew 6:33). Generosity continues to grow in the United States. …
Prayer of the Day O Lord God, tireless guardian of your people, you are always ready to hear our cries. Teach us to rely day and night on your care. Inspire us to seek your enduring justice for all this …
Over the last year, we have witnessed so much generosity around our church. Even with all the hardship, we responded with actions of love and generosity. It seems it’s in these very times of hardship that we so often see …
Pastor David Lose: Why don’t my children and grandchildren go to church? (And what can I do about it) Pastor David Lose presents “Why don’t my children and grandchildren go to church? (And what can I do about it),” a …
Prayer of the Day Almighty and most merciful God, your bountiful goodness fills all creation. Keep us safe from all that may hurt us, that, whole and well in body and spirit, we may with grateful hearts accomplish all that …
Prayer of the Day Benevolent, merciful God: When we are empty, fill us. When we are weak in faith, strengthen us. When we are cold in love, warm us, that with fervor we may love our neighbors and serve them …
Pledging your support of the ministries we do together as Esperanza Lutheran Church is vitally important. With your financial gift, you respond to God’s invitation to be part of God’s church, experiencing the joy of generously supporting and extending its …
Building a Culture of Generosity is the theme of this years stewardship program. A letter you will receive in this week’s mail expands on this theme, inaugurating a month of reflection on the God-given abundance all around us — even …