Because Lutherans are appreciative. The Congregation Care Team thanks all the wonderful volunteers who made Sunday’s Fellowship Hall Dedication Potluck possible. From cleaning out closets and preparing the Fellowship Hall to ironing tablecloths, flowers, set up, BBQ, kitchen prep, serving and cleaning up, Emanuel’s faithful volunteers came out enthusiastically to help the congregation show appreciation to the Build Team, Pastor Marcus, Congregation Council, contractors and, especially, Garry Miller. Thank you for making Sunday’s dedication such a special event. We are better together. | |
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LWR SCHOOL KIT AND
PERSONAL CARE KIT COLLECTION
Check the back-to-school sales for bargains to fill the Lutheran World Relief School Kits and Personal Care Kits to support our siblings across the globe. Supplies can be donated at the Mountain Street and Travis Street entrances. Monetary donations are also welcome. Make checks payable to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with a note for LWR Kit Supplies. Updated needs:
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| 70 pg. spiral notebooks
NO SUBJECT
35¢ at Walmart
(need 111) | pencil sharpeners
(need 7) | single adult size toothbrushes in original packaging (need 40) | | Rulers with metric
(need 49) | new adult bath towels
(need 39) | metal nail clippers
(need 8)
combs (need 43 | | |
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"WELCOME BACK GOODIE BAGS"
Tuesday, August 8 @6pm
Women's Ministry Room
We are packing "Welcome Back Goodie Bags" for Seguin ISD teachers and administrators. The bags will be distributed at this year's Opening Convocation. Join us in the Women's Ministry Room as we assemble bags and enjoy pizza.
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IT'S GWOH
T-SHIRT TIME!
Sign-up sheets are in the narthex and church office. We want to look sharp on “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service Sunday, September 10th. If you don't have a gold shirt like the one pictured on our stylish model, or need a new one, then let us know. Sizes Youth Small - Adult 5XL available.
Deadline to order is August 6th.
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On Friday, July 28, 2023 at 4:27pm, Alex and Allison Eladhari
(of the May/Eladhari Family of Emanuel's congregation)
welcomed Koa Kawika Eladhari into the world!
We can't wait to meet you, little one.
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and ... BRIEFCASES, LUNCH BOXES, DANCE BAGS, DUFFLE BAGS, TOTES
August 13 at 10:30am
Everyone is invited to bring their backpack, their work bags, their tools of the trade, whatever represents your vocation, for a special Sunday blessing on August 13. We will take a special moment to pray for our students, teachers, and school staff, as well as lifting up prayers for all the vocations to which God calls us.
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MEETING #2, AUGUST 13
following worship in the Family Life Center
Safety and Security are top priorities for our campus, especially as we consider how many visitors, church members, and ministry groups meet weekly. Having a plan in place that supports the constant and vital work of the Property Stewards and their care for the physical plant of our campus and gives us the avenues of communication, preparation, and action should we need it is also crucial. If you would be interested in helping formulate this safety and security plan please join the Task Force Chair Allan Bode in the Family Life Center on Sunday, August 13 following worship.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17
at 11:30am Fellowship Hall
Sign up sheets are in the narthex. Join this fun 3rd Thursday group for an easy meal, good fellowship, and a game or two.
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Calling all 6th - 8th Graders!
Sunday, August 27 at 1pm
We will continue our partnership with Spirit of Joy and will rotate locations monthly. Calendars are posted here. This year's Old Testament studies will certainly be exciting, and much less formal than the picture here from 1933!
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
9:15 on the Church Lawn
Come one, come all! We will be celebrating the new Sunday School year for all age groups! We will have a bounce house and lots more! Information about plans for the new Sunday School year will be shared!
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The Day School Board of Directors are looking for two Emanuel's Lutheran Church members to fill board member positions.
- Position 1- Term begins August 2023 and ends January 2025.
- Position 2- Term begins January 2024 and ends January 2027.
No experience required, only a desire to help support and guide one of our beloved ministries in person monthly.
Sarah Kennedy (281)734-3844, eldsboard@elcseguin.org
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THANK YOU FOR DONATIONS
TO PLAZA DE PAZ
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The Plaza de Paz respite center for migrants in San Antonio, a Southwestern Texas Synod collaboration with the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, receives up to 100 individuals daily, particularly families. Your generous donations help to supply their meticulously maintained clothes closet.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS now are young women's clothes: pants/jeans (small and medium), bras (size 32, 34, and 36), tennis shoes (size 7, 7.5, 8, and 8.5), pullover sweaters (small and medium), and jackets (small and medium). Sherry will collect your donations in the church office and take to San Antonio.
They are also looking for donations of meal kits. Please click here for more information on registering to volunteer or to prepare the meal kit. Then, scroll to the information under Plaza de Paz Respite Center.
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Join us in the Sanctuary at 10am for rehearsal. We sing every 1st and 3rd Sundays until September. Summer is a great, informal time to try something new. Please try us! Questions? Reach out to the Director of Music Tom Engler at thomas@elcseguin.org. | |
CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION | |
Children's Sunday School will take a break in August as leaders prepare and redesign the program. We will resume Sunday School on September 2 and are looing forward to sharing the good news in new ways. | |
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THE HERITAGE CLASS meets at 9:15 am Sunday mornings on the 3rd floor in room 307. Participants explore the deeper meaning found in the Bible and seek to unlock its wisdom through fellowship and robust group discussion. The aim is to make the Bible relevant and applicable to daily life.
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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Online giving is safe, simple, and quick to do through our giving 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 1, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 257,948.90
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 234,408.58
Operating Expenses: $ $ 252,346.36 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1- Aug 1, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 251,555.31
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 263,709.68
Operating Expenses: $ 288,338.80 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
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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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