Because Lutherans are grateful for a new year. The 3rd Thursday Senior Social Club met this week by having a big birthday bash to celebrate everyone in 2023! Stay tuned for many opportunities to gather this year for all ages including Egg-A-Palooza at TLU, a beach trip, and events in the newly remodeled Fellowship Hall!. We are better together. | |
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"Discerning an Exotic Species: A Lutheran Evangelist," is a 5-week sermon series, beginning February 12th. New and familiar voices and faces from our congregation will dive deeper into our understanding of Evangelism, what the Bible teaches about being an evangelist, and how it applies to our everyday faith walk.
Led by Paul Sims, Dennis Sagebiel, and Pastor Marcus, the conversation will continue in the Family Life Center during the education hour on March 19 and 26. Come join us!
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Interested in worship on the beach and camping as a church? Pastor Marcus is planning an “Emanuel’s at the Beach” weekend in early June. Camping spaces will soon need to be reserved at Pioneer RV Park at Port A, along with additional housing, so interest from our church is needed ASAP. Our dates are June 2-4th, with those wishing to come early arriving on Thursday the 1st. If you’d be interested in participating, please reach out to Pastor Marcus. | |
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January 15, 2023
Members of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church,
On behalf of the Salvation Army Seguin Unit we want to express our gratitude to the congregation of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church for volunteering to “ring the bells” for the 2022 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign.
Through your efforts, and the efforts of other volunteers in our community, we raised over $44,000 from the kettles at Walmart. That is about $6,000 higher than last year and over our goal! We are so grateful for the generosity of people in this area and wonderful volunteers like you! God bless you for your continued support of this vital outreach to those in need in our community.
The Salvation Army uses the funds from the Kettle Campaign, and additional donations throughout the year, to help people in need by providing housing and utility assistance as well as help with clothing, food, medicines, and other needs. So again, we say thanks.
Yours in Community and Christian Service,
Jennifer Ehlers
For the 2022 Kettle Campaign Committee (Vickie Cusack, Jennifer Ehlers, Liz Hilsdorf & Kyle Kraft)
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MINISTRY TEAM NIGHT meets for the first time in 2023 on Monday, January 23 at 6:30pm in the Women’s Ministry Room. There is much to plan for the new year! All of Emanuel’s Ministry Teams gather on a single evening each month to collaborate, plan, and schedule for upcoming events and ministry projects. Council Members act as team leaders/coordinators, but Ministry Teams are open to, and run by, everyone in the congregation. Please join us!
RECIPES NEEDED by February 1st. The Emanuel's Ladies Aid is in the process of compiling a Cookbook to be published prior to this April. We are requesting recipes from Emanuel's members along with their families and friends. All recipes are welcome and should be submitted to the church office or to any Ladies Aid member by February 1. If there are questions, please contact Karen Weinstein by calling 832-654-7229 or email: srweinst@hotmail.com.
CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD provides food and other basic need items to those living in Guadalupe County. Emanuel's has collection sites in the Narthex and the Mountain St. entrance. Most needed items include: cans of tuna and other meats; cans of fruit, veggies, beans, soup; mac & cheese; dried beans and rice; pasta and sauces; PB&J; cereal; toilet tissue, soap and egg cartons.
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2023 FLOWER & RADIO BROADCAST CALENDAR
NOW POSTED
Sanctuary flowers and radio broadcasts are sponsored by Emanuel’s members. If you would like to remember or honor a loved one in this way, please call the church office, or sign up on the calendar in the office. Donor forms are available in the office or can be printed from the link below. Thanks to all who participate in this memorable ministry.
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JOURNEYING THROUGH GRIEF session will be held on Sunday, January 29 from 3-5pm in the Family Life Center. Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is welcome to attend.
PARK & PLAY, Saturday, February 11 from 10:30am-12:30pm: Children, youth, and families are invited to join the Education Team at Starcke Park for a morning of play and fellowship on the large play structure directly across from the golf course. Bring your favorite chairs and drinks and we will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs, along with all the fixings. This will be a great time to get to know each other in this mew year! Please reach out to our Vicars or Pastor Marcus for more information.
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2023 SUMMER CAMP
Chrysalis, Ebert Ranch, and Port Aransas
Registration is open for our Synod Summer Camp Programs! This ministry is a wonderful chance to experience God in some incredible ways and we want everyone to go who wishes too! Reach out to Pastor Marcus ASAP to get your 1st-11th grader registered
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THE HERITAGE CLASS: Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study led by various class members meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in room 304. The winter study is From Darkness to Light: 2 Chronicles, Isaiah, Joel, Luke, 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, James, 1 Peter.
THE JOY CLASS: Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Gathers at 9:15 on the First Sunday of the month in the Women's Ministry Room.
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Floor Green Room near elevator): Preschool to 5th graders are invited to join the Education Team for a brand new, rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am. We start together for song, Bible story, and then head off to our group projects.
Children's Sunday School (Preschool to 5th Grade)
Unit 4- Daniel and the Lions:
01/08 - Feelings and Prayer – Science
01/15 - Kings – Art
01/22 - Lions - Creative Drama
01/29 - Helping - Bible Skills and Games
02/05 - Belief - Cooking
CONFIRMATION CLASS meets next on Sunday, January 22 at 1pm in Emanuel's Family Life Center. Instruction for the year take place monthly at either Emanuel’s or Spirit of Joy.
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Online giving is safe, simple, and quick to do through our Vanco link. One time or recurring donations can be indicated. You can still mail in your offering to the Church by sending a check to: Emanuel's Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis Street. Seguin, Texas 78155 | |
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Year to Date Giving comparison:
Jan 1 - Jan 17, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 24,122.47
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 18,279.57
Operating Expenses: $ 13,381.30 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - Jan 17, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 12,637.00
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 20,564.52
Operating Expenses: $ 20,584.32
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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Emanuel's regular office hours are Monday - Thursday from 8-5. However, if the office is understaffed, you may find the answering machine catching your call or a "Gone Fishing" sign on the door. Please know that we will get back with you as soon as possible. We encourage you to call before stopping by. Everyone is also accessible via email. | |
Submit a brief, yet detailed description of your event below or to info@elcseguin.org before noon on Tuesdays for consideration for that week's email news. Late submissions will be considered for the following week's email and/or social media posts.
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