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Hope: Will You Help It Grow?
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During Advent we prepare for the birth of the Christ, the one who shows us how to live faith-filled lives as people of God. But the journey to the manger… |
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December 12: Third Sunday of Advent
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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 at myesperanza.org/worship/ This Sunday’s Lessons Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah… |
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Advent and Christmas at Esperanza
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Advent Evening Worship December 8 at 7 p.m. Blue Christmas Service December 15 at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve 4 p.m. Children’s Service 7 p.m. Contemporary/Family Service 8:30 p.m. Traditional Choir… |
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Blue Christmas: Uncertainty
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Esperanza will hold the fifth annual Blue Christmas service on December 15th at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. The theme is uncertainty. The service is ecumenical an open to the… |
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Calling Junior and Senior High Youth: Let's Serve Lunch at the Habitat Work Site
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Esperanza youth will provide lunch to the workers at our Habitat for Humanity house Saturday, December 11. The group will meet at the church that morning, pack up the food… |
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Habitat for Humanity House: Windows and Ceilings Are In!
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Jim Gisselquist update us on on progress at our Habitat for Humanity house. We’ve been able to build a house a year for 26 years because of the financial support… |
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Cozy Nights Drive: Last Week to Donate
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The final opportunity to donate queen-size sheet sets is this Sunday. The “Cozy Nights” drive to aid the older adults served by Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest needs your… |
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Hospital Meals Team Planning a Holiday Coffee Bar
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The hospital meals group is providing a holiday coffee on December 15 for the medical staff at the Veterans Administration Hospital. We will provide a coffee bar including sweets and… |
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Christmas Poinsettias
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Help decorate our worship space for Christmas by donating a poinsettia. Each plant costs $15. Please submit your check with the blue form available in the Narthex and in the… |
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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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Voices for Casa Children
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As part of our outreach programs, the council has decided to restart donations of fast-food gift cards for foster children. The donated gift cards will be given to Voices for… |
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Help Provide Essentials for a New Baby
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The newborn group will meet January 21 in the Fellowship Hall to get organized for the year. The first item of business will be to decide on a suitable name… |
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