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Weekly Worship Messages

Breathe

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April 30, 2024

As we approach the close of the school year for many of our families, and the conclusion of our program year here at Esperanza, with Children of Hope celebrating a new class of students moving on to new adventures, and …

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Prepare for Worship: Sunday, May 5th, 2024

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April 29, 2024

Prayer of the Day O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we …

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The Importance of Welcoming Those We Meet on the Way

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April 25, 2024

The other day, as I was helping prepare my kids for bed, my middle child asked for me to read him a book (he really meant four books, but I digress). I agreed, and he went and grabbed a book …

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Sermons

Close-up of a vine grower hand. Prune the vineyard with professional steel scissors. Traditional agriculture.

Some Pruning Required

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April 29, 2024

The Rev. Doctor Susan Briehl, occasional visiting professor at Wartburg Theological Seminary, once shared the following reflection: several years ago, someone at Wartburg Theological Seminary decided that their seminary needed a vineyard on a portion of it. There was a …

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The Good Shepherd

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April 21, 2024

I don’t know about you, but throughout the course of the week, I find I spend a little too much time on news websites – some local, some national. And what I mean by “too much time” I really mean …

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Christ is Risen

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March 31, 2024

Today is the day that we encounter the empty tomb, and wonder. Today we hear the good news that – Christ is risen! I promise there’s a point to that. We hear this good news. We have already broken out …

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News

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Update on Donations to Kyrene Family Resource Center

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April 30, 2024

Through April, Esperanza has donated 497 pounds of food to its longtime partner, the Kyrene Family Resource Center. Currently, the center has the greatest need for granola bars, fruit cups (individual packages), apple sauce (individual packages), cereal, dry rice, and …

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Breathe

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April 30, 2024

As we approach the close of the school year for many of our families, and the conclusion of our program year here at Esperanza, with Children of Hope celebrating a new class of students moving on to new adventures, and …

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Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for May

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April 30, 2024

Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for May 2024

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Prepare for Worship: Sunday, May 5th, 2024

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April 29, 2024

Prayer of the Day O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we …

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Next Saturday May 4th Join Our Green Team Clean Up Crew — Arrive Between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M.

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April 25, 2024

Help fellow Esperanza Community members and Ahwatukee volunteers to clean-up Esperanza’s campus for a few hours and you will make a huge impact! Ever Wonder How Our Property Is Managed? Click Here Our next clean-up will be:  Saturday, May 2nd, …

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Powerful Lessons in Faith From the People of Honduras – Presentation Moved Back to Original Date

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April 25, 2024

By Kathy Elsaesser It was with much gratitude and thanksgiving that Robert and I set off for Honduras in February with 750 toothbrushes and several hundred tubes of toothpaste and containers of dental floss. When we arrived at “The Ranch” …

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Save the Date – Congregation Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, May 19th Following 9:00 AM Service

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April 25, 2024

There will be a Congregation Meeting on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 following the 9AM service.  Details to come in a future Words of Hope Newsletter.   On Sunday, April 19th, 2024 the Congregation voted to approve the proposed constitution changes by …

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Representing Esperanza at the Synod Assembly Meeting June 13 – 15, 2024

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April 25, 2024

Esperanza annually participates in the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly meeting which will take place in Mesa Arizona from Thursday June 13 through Saturday June 15th. Esperanza is seeking at least 2 representatives. Esperanza is allowed 2 lay representatives, plus potentially …

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Let’s Celebrate 35 Years Together!

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April 25, 2024

During our communion liturgy we often sing Now the Feast and Celebration. Well, it is time to celebrate an important birthday in our life as a community: the 35th anniversary of our founding. A team of members is already at …

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Community Involvement

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Update on Donations to Kyrene Family Resource Center

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April 30, 2024

Through April, Esperanza has donated 497 pounds of food to its longtime partner, the Kyrene Family Resource Center. Currently, the center has the greatest need for granola bars, fruit cups (individual packages), apple sauce (individual packages), cereal, dry rice, and …

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Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for May

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April 30, 2024

Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for May 2024

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Esperanza Turns Out for Ahwatukee’s Easter Parade

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April 12, 2024

What do bunny ears, volunteers, a deacon, a director, preschool families, decorated bicycles, and a 1965 Ford Thunderbird have in common? All were participants in the 48th annual Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade on behalf of Esperanza Lutheran Church. On Saturday, March …

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW A CALENDAR OF ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

April 2024

Tuesday April 30

6:30 am – 8:30 am
Toastmasters (Ahwatukee)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)

May 2024

Wednesday May 1

All Day
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
9:00 am – 10:00 am
12-Step Group Meeting
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Mary Circle / Prayer Shawl Group
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Shawl Group Knitting 1st Wednesday of Each Month
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Esperanza Staff Meeting - Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Boy Scout Troop 14 & Girl Scout Troop 3014
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Esperanza Choir Practice
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Esperanza Lutheran Church

2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Phoenix, AZ 85048