Because Lutherans love to linger at the table. The Senior Social Club enjoyed a delicious casserole lunch and extended, unrushed time with friends last week. They meet the 3rd Thursday of every month. It is not too early to start thinking about your September potluck contribution. Thank you for the photos, Donna! We are better together. | |
Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Masks are encouraged but no longer required on the church campus.
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EUCHARISITC MINISTRY TRAINING
Sundays, September 18 and 25
Family Life Center at 9am
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If you have a desire to visit our homebound members, bring them updates from the church and news of our ministries, and celebrate Holy Communion with them, then this is the ministry for you. Training will include an overview of our ministry, the liturgy we use, how to engage in conversations and prayer, and how to best share information with our office. We will bless and commission our Eucharistic Ministers on Sunday, October 2 at the very beginning of the worship service. Please contact Pastor Marcus or Pastor John if you have any questions.
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Donations of the following items are welcome to make our morning successful!
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20oz plastic bottles of soda, sports drinks, sparkling or regular water
- Loan of pop-up canopy tents to shade game areas. 10'x10' type.
- Adult and teen volunteers to run the booths! (You will have a blast.)
Please bring drink donations to the box located in the church office marked for Rally Day. If you have a pop up canopy that we may borrow for that day, please let Vicar Connor or Emily Prochnow know so that we can arrange to get it before set up time on August 28th. | |
TIME & TALENT SURVEY 2022 | |
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Seems to be a little glitch in the online surveys. You must click the “Submit” button and receive a “Thank You” confirmation to know that your have turned in the survey to us. Not sure you did? We invite you to call the church office to check or simply take the survey again.
Please share with us your interests and ideas. Surveys are accessible with the button below, on our website, QR codes in the bulletin, or paper copies available in the narthex and church office. We look forward to hearing from you and finding out where God is calling us to be.
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Emanuel’s new Little Free Library has undergone repairs and now is located at the Mountain Street entrance. Continued thanks to Bill Salt and the Property Stewards for making sure everything is in tiptop shape.
The Little Free Library is for friends and neighbors of Emanuel’s to share books, build community, and inspire readers. WE ARE UNABLE TO STORE BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY. Please do not bring any books to the church. If you see a book (or two, or three) in the library that you want to take, please do so. If you have a book or two you want to leave in the library, then you can do that, as well. Learn more at www.littlefreelibrary.org
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"GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS."
Sunday, September 11th
We will be serving with Spirit of Joy and Greater Refuge congregations on a series of projects both inside and outside.
- Inside Projects: Gathering at 8:30 am in the 3rd Floor Family Life Center. LWR quilts, LWR school kits, LWR health kits, and thank you cards for service members and others in our community.
- Outside Projects: Gathering at 7:30 a.m. in Spirit of Joy parking lot. Installation of West End Community Gardens and trash pickup at the Park West creek.
No registration required for this event. Folks are invited to arrive wherever they wish to serve for the morning. Following each service project all participants are invited to worship with the congregation at their work site! Spirit of Joy and Emanuel’s services both begin at 10:30am.
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UPDATE! LWR SCHOOL KIT & PERSONAL CARE KIT SUPPLIES STILL NEEDED!
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We will assemble kits on Sunday, Sept. 11. Items can be donated at the Mountain Street and Travis Street entrances.
Thank you for all the supplies that have been coming in. In order to meet our goal of 80 health care kits and 100 school bags we still need the following:
200 pens
34 spirals
50 soaps
Thanks to all who have contributed. Without you these projects would not be a success
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FREED TO ASK DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
(Part 2)
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Does the ELCA, but more importantly, local congregations of the ELCA, have the capacity and courage to consider new ways of thinking and being? Lutheran philosopher Tom Christenson loved questions such as these. He is quoted as saying, “It is unfortunate that we do not have a place in our liturgy for the asking of questions.” Read Part II of Being Freed to As Difficult Questions.
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HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION
Thursday, September 1
Healing Through Conversation is a support group for those who have lost a loved one to death. The group will meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. If you have questions please contact Donna Simmons.
FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, September 4
Join us at Noon in the Women's Ministry Room. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, and separated people. Please bring a dish to share. Contact: Donna Simmons
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COUPLE'S NIGHT OUT
Saturday, September 10
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Meet us at Treff’s Karaoke, 804 Chestnut St., San Marcos, 78666. It’ll be a fun evening of food, fellowship, and singing.
Let Pastor Marcus know if you plan to attend so that enough tables can be assembled for our group.
We hope you can make it!
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IT'S FESTIVAL TIME!
Saturday, September 17
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This September we are headed to Fredericksburg for the Cross Trails Fall Festival at the Marktplatz, on Saturday, September 17 from 9am to 3pm. The Education Team invites all of our youth, families, and just happy go-doers to join us for a great afternoon out.
The festival is free to attend and we will meet y’all there! There will be food trucks, music, vendor booths, craft booths, lots of carnival games, as well as a 5K and cornhole tournament! Contact Vicar Connor or Vicar Jordana for more information!
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JOURNEYING THROUGH GRIEF
Sunday, September 18
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Discussion will focus on how grief affects us, how we can help ourselves as we grieve, and how journaling can be an effective tool to get through the holidays and special events. Journeying Through Grief meets from 3-5pm in the Family Life Center.
Emanuel's Bereavement Care Director Donna Simmons will facilitate this single session program.
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Participating in a small group is a meaningful way to be a part of the life of the church. Emanuel's hosts an array of small groups that feed the soul, the body, and the heart of individuals and the church as a whole. For more information about Small Groups at Emanuel's and how you can participate please reference our website here.
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Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian non-profit that works in partnership with God’s people to build decent and affordable homes in Guadalupe County. We are excited to announce that we have started work on our next home located at, 503 E Pine St. Seguin, TX 78155.
Volunteers are always needed! Volunteers of all ages and experience are welcome. No experience is necessary! www.HabitatGV.org or by contacting us at (830) 401-0422 or by email at programs@habitatgv.org.
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Emanuel's Lutheran Church is grateful to partner with other non-profit organizations in Seguin and the surrounding area. For more information about Emanuel's Partners in Service please reference our website here. | |
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 summer study is Partners in a New Creation: Isaiah, John, Revelation.
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 & YOUTH EDUCATION
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 will start together for singing, Bible story, and then head off to our group projects.
September: Children's Sunday School (Preschool to 5th Grade)
9/4: God Creates - Science
9/11: "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday - No Sunday School
9/18: God Creates Animals - Cooking
9/25: God Creates Adam and Eve - Bible Skills and Games
CONFIRMATION CLASSES begin Sunday, August 21 at 1pm in the Sanctuary at Spirit of Joy Lutheran, 416 Dolle Ave, Seguin, TX 78155. Instruction for the year will take place monthly at both Emanuel’s and Spirit of Joy with a fall retreat at Camp Chrysalis. Please contact Pastor Marcus if you have an entering 6th grader ready to begin this rewarding journey of faith and have not received our schedule.
SWTS MIDDLE SCHOOL GATHERING is set for November 11-13th at Lutheran Camp Chrysalis in Kerrville. This gathering is opened to all 6th to 8th graders and will be centered around the theme, "The Reformation Continues." If you have a youth interested in attending, please reach out to Vicar Connor or Pastor Marcus to get on the list. More information and details will be coming soon!
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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 - Aug 25, 2022
Receipts: $ 268,017.81
Budgeted Receipts: $292,741.94
Expenses: $ 299,898.08
Jan 1 - Aug 25 2021
Receipts: $ 289,164.37
Budgeted Receipts: 279,731.16
Expenses: $ 318,230.25
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.
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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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