November 8, 2023
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Discerning God’s Choice for Esperanza
People of Hope: Every week in Sunday morning worship since the beginning of 2023, we have prayed the prayer of discernment. Discernment is, according to Merriam-Webster, the “quality of being able to grasp and comprehend…
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This Week’s Stewardship Focus: Strengthening our Service
Our stewardship appeal’s goal this year is to increase giving by $356/week in 2024 compared to 2023 in order to expand our Mission Plan in 2024. The goal is based on projected increased needs across…
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Welcome to Our Campus! How is Esperanza’s Landscaping & Property Managed?
Question: Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep our large campus beautiful, welcoming and operating properly? Answer: Approximately 35 – 45 hours per month. Fact: 98 hours of volunteer time (Sept-Oct) for landscaping…
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Prepare for Worship: Sunday, November 12th, 2023
Prayer of the Day O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of…
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Mission Plan Results Through September – General Fund
September 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $245,303 $223,429 $21,874 Plan $233,860 $224,651 $9,209 Through September, pledge giving is 6% ahead of our plan, driven by several giving units that have paid ahead on…
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Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for November
Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for November 2023 Click Here
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Volunteer for I-HELP on November 28th – Register Online Here!
Esperanza’s Outreach Team is partnering with Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe to serve the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP). This ministry provides shelter nights to homeless adults as well as a case management…
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YOGA This Saturday! Flow into Sound Bliss with Aubree & Monet Saturday, November 11th 4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Flow into Sound Bliss with Aubree & Monet this Saturday, November 11 from 4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Join us for a gentle sunset yoga flow followed by a moonlit sound bath experience. In honor…
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social
All are welcome to a joint Thanksgiving Eve worship with our sister congregation Mountain View Lutheran Church on Wednesday, November 22 at 6:30 pm! We will gather at Mountain View Lutheran, 11002 S 48th St,…
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Esperanza’s Holiday Progressive Dinner is back! December 2nd!
The evening begins at our Appetizer House, the home of Kristie and Randy Wright, at 6:00 p.m. 14646 S. 4th Dr. Phoenix At 6:50 p.m. candy canes are chosen be all attendees, tagged with where…
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Saturday November 18th – Green Team Clean-Up at 7:00 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! Our next clean-up will be: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at 7:00 A.M. Tasks…
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Playin’ and Prayin’ During Worship: Ages 2 – 6 and Deacon Connie!
You asked…we answered! Deacon Connie is offering a new worship experience for families with young children! Shortly after worship begins on the dates below, Deacon Connie will take children ages 2-6 to the Duckling classroom…
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Date Change! Fiesta Story Hour Sunday, December 3rd for an Evening of “Holy, Hilarious Holidays”
Don’t you love the Moth Radio Hour on NPR where people tell stories from their lives around a particular topic? You’re in luck! The Lutheran congregations of the Fiesta Conference (that’s you!) are gathering for…
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Save the Date! Congregational Christmas Caroling
On Saturday, December 16 at 9:30 A.M., any and all carolers are invited to meet in the Esperanza parking lot to share some Christmas spirit with our homebound members! Please put this on your calendar…
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Upcoming Events at Esperanza – Click, Print and Post!
Don’t be the last to know on what’s going on at Esperanza and our Community engagement & events! Keep up to date on all ministries, events and outside organizations visiting and using our campus, through…
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