As I’m writing this note, I find myself in the middle of Vacation Bible School with a group of over 70 (!) children who have descended upon our campus to learn more about God and how God provides for and …

Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, throughout time you free the oppressed, heal the sick, and make whole all that you have made. Look with compassion on the world wounded by sin, and by your power restore us …

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 …

As my oldest child has gotten older, it seems more and more common that he will ask me what the next thing on the agenda is, or whether we’re “doing anything fun this weekend.” Because having a detailed plan is …

Prayer of the Day Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and your Spirit brings truth to the world. Send us this Spirit, transform us by your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ, …

Over the season of Lent, we joined together in a brief worship on Wednesday evenings. A recurring theme of the midweek services – as we invited members of the community to share stories of God calling them – was to …

Prayer of the Day Gracious and glorious God, you have chosen us as your own, and by the powerful name of Christ you protect us from evil. By your Spirit transform us and your beloved world, that we may find …

As we approach the close of the school year for many of our families, and the conclusion of our program year here at Esperanza, with Children of Hope celebrating a new class of students moving on to new adventures, and …

Prayer of the Day O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we …

The other day, as I was helping prepare my kids for bed, my middle child asked for me to read him a book (he really meant four books, but I digress). I agreed, and he went and grabbed a book …

Prayer of the Day O God, you give us your Son as the vine apart from whom we cannot live. Nourish our life in his resurrection, that we may bear the fruit of love and know the fullness of your …

During our communion liturgy we often sing Now the Feast and Celebration. Well, it is time to celebrate an important birthday in our life as a community: the 35th anniversary of our founding. A team of members is already at …