January 5, 2024
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Seeing Jesus: Let a Star Be a Regular Reminder
People of Hope: Every Jan. 6, we celebrate the day of Epiphany, the day we remember the magi discovering the baby Jesus. The Epiphany story from Matthew 2 doesn’t stand up well to historical-critical scrutiny,…
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Are You Prepared? Talk on Senior Care Planning Is Jan. 21
We are people of hope! And because we are, we have a message to share with our community at large. On Sunday, Jan. 21, from 1-3 p.m., we will open our sanctuary to the community…
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Shining Light Through Time & Talent
How do you wish to serve? How might you shine Jesus’ light at Esperanza and in the larger community? On Sundays, Jan. 7 and 14, the stewardship team will encourage you to fill out a…
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Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 7th, 2024
Prayer of the Day Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us with your grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after…
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Annual Congregational Meeting January 28th
Annual Congregational Meeting January 28th, 2023 (following 9:00 a.m. worship service) Your church Council encourages you to attend our Annual Congregational Meeting and participate in the important decisions to be made for 2024! A reminder…
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Pastoral Candidate to Meet With Congregation on Jan. 11 & 14
People of Hope: Today, members of Esperanza will find in their email inbox and also, hopefully, in their mailbox a letter announcing the following bittersweet news, but all those who are part of the Esperanza…
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Help Esperanza Elementary School’s Science Fair This Month
Volunteers from the church are needed to help Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School with its upcoming STEM/Science Fair, and a variety of opportunities are available to serve. The K-5 school, at 14841 S. 41st…
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Lutheran Day at the Legislature on Jan. 18
All are welcome and encouraged to attend Lutheran Day at the Legislature! This year, Lutherans will gather on Thursday, Jan. 18, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Wesley Bolin Plaza near the State Capitol to meet other…
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2023 Food Donation to Kyrene Center Was 1,200 Pounds
How much was Esperanza’s partnership worth to the Kyrene Family Resource Center in 2023? A ton! Well, more than half a ton, anyway. Over the year, we donated 1,200 pounds of food to the center,…
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Celebration of Life for Molly Hurst
We will gather to mourn the death and celebrate the life of Esperanza member Molly Hurst on Saturday, January 27 at 11 am in the sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please…
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Sign Up Now for Free Course on Volunteer Recruitment
The Esperanza council has selected a free course among several that are available to ELCA congregations. The course is Volunteer Recruitment and Retention – How To – With Paul Marsh, and we can have an…
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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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Yoga with Aubree Monday, Jan. 8th & 22nd 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Join us for an evening of reflection, manifestation, and movement with Aubree. Monday, January 8th – 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. To Sign Up Click Here Monday, January 22nd – 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.…
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Green Team Campus Clean-Up January 27th at 8:00am
Help fellow Esperanza Community members and Ahwatukee volunteers to clean-up Esperanza’s campus for 2 hours and you will make a huge impact! Ever Wonder How Our Property Is Managed? Click Here Our next clean-up will…
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Upcoming Worship Services & 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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Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for January
Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for January 2024
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