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Esperanza Lutheran Church

www.myesperanza.org

September 29, 2023

The Times They Are A-Changin’

People of Hope: Over a decade ago, I would begin each day listening to these words from Bob Dylan: Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown…

Hope Talk on Kids’ Mental Health Brings Education, Hope

On Sunday, Sept. 17, Esperanza hosted our first Hope Talk on children’s mental health. A panel consisting of Lynn Hockenberg, our own preschool director; Aphrodite Easton, mental health consultant from Southwest Human Development; and Dr.…

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, October 1st, 2023

Prayer of the Day God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in…

Mission Plan Results Through August – General Fund

July 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $219,979 $197,668 $22,311 Plan $212,020 $195,454 $16,566 Note: Not included above is a $13,235 non-cash asset write-off of original playground equipment removed in June 2023. Through August,…

Don’t Miss Out! Order Your God’s Work Our Hands T-Shirt Today!

Hello Esperanza Members! With fall rapidly approaching (perhaps not rapidly enough based on current temperatures), it is time to start thinking about that new wardrobe. Good news! Esperanza will be ordering T-shirts for purchase by…

Green Team Cleanup Saturday September 30th at 6:00 A.M.

Help fellow Esperanza Community members and Ahwatukee volunteers to clean-up Esperanza’s campus for 2 hours and you will make a huge impact! The entire summer was a consistent turnout of volunteers to help keep our…

Jazz Night at Esperanza Monday, October 2nd at 6:30 P.M.

On Monday, October 2nd, you’re going to want to join us in the Sanctuary for a casual Jazz get-together while we listen to our very own Steve Newell, Steve Waters, Dick Dorwart, John Yocky and…

Garden of Eatin’ Clean Up Day Saturday, October 7th 2023

Got a green thumb? Want to get one? Not sure? You are at the right place! Several open garden beds are available to be claimed when the Garden of Eatin’, a community garden on the…

Blessing of the Animals Scheduled for Oct. 8

All creatures, with the strict exception of snakes, are welcome at the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. in the Lower Courtyard of Esperanza! Treats and water will be provided…

Oktoberfest 2023 is Just Around the Corner! Sign Up Here!

Join us for our Annual Fall Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. There will be contests for the best potato salad, best use of kraut and German costumes if…

Wine or Your Favorite Beverage in the Garden of Eatin’ – November 4th

All are Welcome! Join us for fellowship, wine or your favorite beverage on November 4th in Esperanza’s gem of a garden, The Garden of Eatin’. Saturday, November 4th, 2023 Time: 4 P.M. to 7 P.M.…

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