We experienced technical difficulties sending this week's issue of the Words of Hope. As a result many of you did not receive it, so we are re-sending this edition to everyone. |
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Video: 26 Years Building Habitat for Humanity Homes |
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As part of the Southeast Valley Lutheran Coalition, Esperanza has been building affordable homes. Taite Paradise interviews our volunteers to learn about the program and why they spend Saturdays and Tuesdays wearing hard hats. Click on the picture above to watch. |
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We Appreciate You Pastor Annemarie! |
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October was Pastor Appreciation Month, so Peggy Wagner swung into action. She got the word out and soon notes started arriving for our pastor. On Sunday we presented her with a gift bag full of cheer. The Children of Hope Preschool also got in the act, painting pictures and creating a colorful banner.
Thank you Pastor Annemarie!
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Sunday November 7: Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
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Worship with us in person at 8:30 or 10:30. Watch the livestream from home at 8:30 or the recording starting at 10:30 (see myesperanza.org/worship/). Sunday Funday School for All Ages… |
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Valleywide Confirmation Program Meets Here November 14 and 21
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C. confirmation A. among L . local L. Lutherans is the joint confirmation program for Phoenix area Lutheran churches. The group meets at Esperanza this month on Sunday November 14th… |
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Joint Thanksgiving Eve Worship with Mountain View Lutheran Church
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Our Thanksgiving Eve worship service resumes! We’re happy to gather together with Mountain View Lutheran Church, at 11002 S 48th Street in Ahwatukee on November 24th. Come and worship! One… |
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Holiday Service Projects: Deadline November 15
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Thanksgiving is coming up fast, and Christmas will be here soon. As we plan our family gatherings, let’s remember those who are just getting by this year. Help us provide… |
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Confirmed: Our Youth Affirm Their Baptism
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At a joyous service last Sunday, October 31, we welcomed seven of our youth as they affirmed the promises made at their baptism. We welcomed them as fellow travelers along… |
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We Rocked Oktoberfest!
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What a night! We had an evening of delicious food and good conversation on Saturday! And who would have expected a spooky miniature golf game to greet us at the… |
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Don't Forget! Orders for Butter Braids Are Due on Friday!
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The Children of Hope preschool is selling delicious Butter Braids, just in time for the holidays. Buy now, and store your frozen dough for Thanksgiving. Orders will be taken through… |
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Let's Form a Band!
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Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! We’re looking to expand the church band that leads the music at the 10:30 service. We’re looking for youth and adults interested in… |
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Ways to Serve Others
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At Esperanza we do God’s work with our hands! As a church we support community service projects that tap many kinds of talent. Browse this list and find a service… |
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Rabbit resides in the garden
Surrounded by vines.
To slake her thirst,
I leave water in a little bowl,
And to thank me,
Rabbit
Chews up my orange marigolds,
Leaving
Behind only the nubs of stems.
Rabbit has it good,
I think,
Brushing away the mess she
Creates
Entering and exiting her home, and then
Comes the happy revelation…
So do I!
~Alice Schultze
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2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Phoenix, AZ 85048 | www.myesperanza.org
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