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Weekly Worship Messages

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 25th, 2026

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January 22, 2026

Prayer of the Day Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 18th, 2026

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January 17, 2026

Prayer of the Day Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior …

Prepare for Worship: Sunday, January 11th, 2026

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January 7, 2026

Prayer of the Day O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be our …

2025-26 Mission Plan Results Through December

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January 27, 2026

December 2025 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $185,539 $187,868 ($2,329) Plan $173,650 $187,208 ($13,558) While we experienced a small deficit in the first six months, this was somewhat less than the planned deficit. We plan for small deficits in …

This Wednesday – Family Dinner Night at Barro’s Pizza

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January 22, 2026

Our next Family Dinner Night will be on Wednesday, January 28th, at Barro’s Pizza, 4625 E. Ray Road, Phoenix. Hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy good food and no …

Footsteps of Faith 5K to Benefit Nigerian City of Sapele

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January 22, 2026

Esperanza is forming a team to participate in the Mission Africa Footsteps of Faith 5K Run/Walk! The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8:30 a.m. at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. You can register at https://www.missionafricaproject.org. After you …

Trivia Night Canceled for 2026

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January 22, 2026

Join us in support of the Children of Hope Preschool and the Esperanza Campus by attending Trivia Night 2026! Click Here for a printable one sheet Click Here to Sign Up via Sign-Up Genius Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: …

Lent & Easter Schedule 2026 at a Glance

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January 22, 2026

More information / details to come on Esperanza’s Lent and Easter events and services. At a Glance: Ash Wednesday, February 28th, 2026 Maundy Thursday: April 2, 2026. Good Friday: April 3, 2026. Holy Saturday: April 4, 2026. Easter Sunday: April …

Upcoming Meetings and Events at Esperanza – Click, Print and Post!

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January 22, 2026

2026 – 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 our online calendar. Note: …

Lend a Hand to Community at Hidden Treasures on Feb. 22

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January 22, 2026

Come one, come all, to team up in the cleaning and organizing of Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop before they open their doors for another week of service to the community. Hidden Treasures is a nonprofit ,faith-based entity giving grants to …

Are We Fired Up for Another Souper Bowl? Of Course We Are

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January 22, 2026

Esperanza again will host a Souper Bowl of Caring competition during our church service on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8. The football game to be played in Santa Clara, Calif., is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Arizona time. You …

Listening to First-Graders Read – Volunteer Opportunity – Sign Up Now!

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January 17, 2026

The first-grade teachers at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School have given us the thumbs-up for the opportunity to listen (we are no longer reading) to a child read a teacher-chosen book. In the time you’re there, you might be …

Esperanza to Continue as Big Help to I-HELP in 2026 – Tuesday, February 24th

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January 17, 2026

Thank you to all of our volunteers who served in person, our contributors who helped pay for chickens, and prayers offered by all of you for the I-HELP ministry. Blessings are mutual with I-HELP. Guests share their stories and we …

Christmas Giving Tree Nets 370 Pounds of Food for KFRC

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January 7, 2026

Thank you to all who helped to build the giving tree of canned goods on Christmas Eve at church. You gave 370 pounds of food to the Kyrene Family Resource Center! The center supports basic needs in order for all …

Esperanza Surpasses 2025 Goal for KFRC Food Donation

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January 2, 2026

Thank you for donating to the Kyrene Family Resource Center during 2025! We came through for the center again! Our totals for the year were: 2,563 pounds of non-perishable food 7 pounds of school supplies 4 backpacks Several pairs of …

Thursday January 29

10:00 am – 11:30 am: Thursday Matters Bible Study
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: In-Person Women's Bible Study

Friday January 30

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Toastmasters (Ahwatukee Chamber)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Men's Group (nooners)

Saturday January 31

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Men's Group

February 2026

Sunday February 1

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Worship Service - In-person & Live-stream
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Fellowship
10:15 am – 11:00 am: Sunday Funday School - 10:15 Youth; 10:30 Adults
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Girl Scout Troop 3891