Because Lutherans value community: we take time to celebrate community both at the church and beyond the walls. Pastor Marcus and Pastor Kelsie (and Eli, too!) joined Jennifer and Harper W. rooting on sister Hadlee as Navarro played Cuero this week. You are also invited to cheer on our youth as they participate in extracurricular endeavors. Pastor Kelsie has posted some current youth sport schedules in the Narthex with more announcements to come. Check out the pics below and think about attending a game, match, recital, or show this spring. Take some time to ask how their training is going and what's coming up next. They are amazing kids and we're blessed to have them in our lives. We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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COVID-19 SAFETY UPDATE: MASKS must be worn by EVERYONE in the church building. The Congregation Council approved the following at their January meeting. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated persons are to wear masks, covering noses and mouths, while on the church campus in response to rising Covid-19 infections. This includes moving through the hallways, elevator, while in the office, etc. Please continue to maintain 6-foot distancing practices. These guidelines apply to all ministry groups, rentals, tenants, staff, congregants, and visitors until further notice. Thank you for continuing to protect our neighbors. We are better together.
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NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING CANCELED |
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We are sad to report that the ELCA National Youth Gathering has been canceled. PK is working hard to get another trip scheduled for our youth for the same week they were supposed to be in Minneapolis. In the meantime, our high school youth are invited to register for the synod's high school youth gathering at Camp Chrysalis February 18-20! Check out the Cross Trails website for more information, and contact PK to get registered! |
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2022 ELCA Youth Gathering canceled
CHICAGO - The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has announced that the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering has been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic, the recent COVID-19 surge and public health considerations. The Gathering pre-events -...
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HEARTFELT THANKS FROM THE
CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD
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Dear Faithful Supporters at Emanuel's Lutheran Church,
Thank you for your donation of 358.5 pounds of food in 2021.
It is through support such as yours that we are able
to continue our fight against hunger.
Don't forget that Emanuel's Volunteers deliver items donated at church each week to the Cupboard. You can donate non perishable items such as: sugar or flour (5-10lb bags), canned beans of all kinds, dry beans, travel-size personal items, canned fruit, peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, spaghetti sauce and pasta, vermicelli, canned soups, canned/pkg. tuna or chicken, Hamburger/Tuna Helper.
Receptacles are in the Narthex and at the Mountain St door.
From their Facebook page:
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CPR & AED
CERTIFICATION CLASSES
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CPR & AED CERTIFICATION CLASSES will be hosted on two or three Saturday mornings, depending on the need, in March. Sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex to gauge interest and potential participating numbers. Donna Simmons will be coordinating the weekends so if you have any additional questions, please contact her at 830-379-5046. More information, including costs, are forthcoming. |
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From top left: Navarro Ladies Golf finished 2nd overall with Jacqueline S. (second from left) placing 5th overall at the Llano Invitational. Congrats!; Harper W. (right) doubles champion- Burbank Dogfight in San Antonio. Way to go!; The Emanuel's crew cheering on Ryanne H. before the varsity game. Navarro would go on to win 52-34 over Cuero. Fabulous! |
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Pastor Kelsie is in Minneapolis this week. From February 9th -15th PK will be both a leader and a participant at The E: The Extravaganza is the ELCA Youth Ministry Network’s annual ministry conference for adults who work with children, youth, and family ministry! Check out more about the Extravaganza! Here https://www.elcaymnet.org/ext22Info We are looking forward to her stories when she returns. |
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What Masks Do We Wear?
Wearing a mask to protect ourselves and others from the Covid virus is important. Can wearing a mask, physically or assumed, serve as a disguise? We do read each other’s facial expressions. In the face of our Lord we reveal ourselves, mask or no mask, and are revealed. It’s a revelation.
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CROSS TRAILS MINISTRY
GIFT OF FAITH GALA
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Cross Trails Ministry Gift of Faith Gala raises funds for camperships and helps keep camp affordable for all. This year’s Gift of Faith Gala is a hybrid event. On Saturday, March 12 from 5-9pm there is an in-person event at Ebert Ranch with great food, music, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and safe fellowship. If you can’t make the event you can participate online beginning March 6th. Tickets are available online. www.crosstrails.org. |
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This year, we're taking our youth to camp the week of June 19-24, 2022. This week encompasses ALL PROGRAMS whether your youth is a first-time camper (half weeks available) or a LYLE. All programs (unless choosing a half-week program) run from Sunday-Friday, with the exception of LYLE II and III, which run for two weeks (June 19-July1). Please contact Pastor Kelsie for more details and information on how to sign-up!
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION at 10:30 a.m.
Ignite! KIDS (First Floor): Gather in the IGNITE! KIDS room in the 1st Floor Green Classroom at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday Mornings for song and Bible stories. Age groups will transition to different rooms following the gathering time then return to families in worship for Communion.
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Ignite! KIDS needs you! Our Sunday morning children and youth program is growing, and that means we also have a growing need for adult leaders. To sign up to serve on a day that is convenient for you please check out our SignUp Genius link here. |
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SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES
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 Justice, Law, History.
PASTOR MARCUS' CLASS: 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. "A Study of Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the Theology that Created Change."
WEEKDAY STUDIES
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Faith Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Third Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
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Joy Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Second Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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Ladies Aid (Women’s Ministry Room): First Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
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FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS:
SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB will meet next on Thursday, February 17th at 11:30 a.m. for a homemade casserole lunch in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP by Tuesday the 15th with Donna at 830-379-5046.
Continuing Programs:
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MUSIC MINISTRY includes the Jubilation Singers Choir and Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir. Heavenly Ringers meets at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings followed by Jubilation Singers at 7:30. Contact Thomas Engler, Emanuel's Director of Music.
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LWR QUICK QUILTERS gathers in their first floor sewing suite on Monday mornings to assemble quilts that are distributed globally to those in need. If you are interested in this productive group call or text Jeanne P. at (830) 624-6478.
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PROPERTY STEWARDS are a stalwart group of doers at Emanuel's who meet on Tuesday mornings. All skillsets are welcome. There are carpenters and gardeners and people good at changing light bulbs! Contact Garry Miller for more information.
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SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER meets in the chapel on Thursday mornings at 10am to lift in prayer our church, community, and the world. Contact is Donna Simmons.
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP gathers on the 1st Sunday of each month at Noon. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, separated, and simply lonely people. Donna Simmons is the contact.
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HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION is a support group for those who have lost a loved on to death. The group meets on the 1st Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Facilitated by Donna Simmons.
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SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB gathers on the 3rd Thursday at 11:30am of each month for lunch, conversation, and other shenanigans. Donna Simmons is the coordinator for this lively group.
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WORSHIP LEADERS are the backbone of our services on Sunday mornings. If you would like to be an usher, reader, assisting minister, Altar Guild, communion assistant, hospitality. or radio announcer contact Sherry H.
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COUPLES NIGHT OUT is an opportunity for couples who are 20-40ish to try new adventures, hang out, and get to know one another. They meet once a month(ish) at various locations. Contact is Pastor Marcus.
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DO YOU PLAY 42? A group of domino players are excited to start playing the game 42 at Emanuel’s on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Experienced players are invited to pull up a chair and join in the fun with “The 42 Crew.” Please contact Alton Mattke at 433-1193 and he can answer all your questions.
Please contact individual groups or the church office to see how each creatively proceeds with the ministry and life of the church
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Emanuel’s hosts a community Support Group for Caregivers currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other aging issues. Meeting next at 10am in the Family Life Center on Saturdays, Feb 19, Mar 19, & Apr 16. Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen. You can reach Pastor John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851.
Continuing programs:
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NAMI GUADALUPE COUNTY provides education, advocacy and support to families and individuals affected by mental illness. NAMI Guadalupe County will offer a NAMI Family-to-Family program in Schertz, beginning Jan. 25, 2022. This is a free, 8-week educational course for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Learn more at NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
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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
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THE GARDEN OF EATIN' is Emanuel's community garden on the corner of Walnut and Bowie Streets. The garden enjoys a partnership with Seguin ISD and provides produce for the Christian Cupboard as able. We'd love to have you dig in with us. Contact our resident gardener Wayne S.
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CHURCH WOMEN UNITED is a valuable ecumenical organization with women from different churches who worship and work together on various projects. Contact is Elaine G.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY builds and improves homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. The current house is at 503 E. Pine St If you can help out, please contact Garry Miller at 830-534-3290 or glmiller1948@gmail.com.
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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 still accessible via email. Thanks for understanding our need pace ourselves during these very trying times.
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2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Statements have been mailed. If you did not receive your statement and would like one, please contact Jeni Payton. Thank you for your generous contributions to Emanuel's! Your faithful support has blessed many. jeni@elcseguin.org
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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 - Feb 8, 2022
Receipts: $ 72,738.25
Expenses: $ 42,924.28
Jan 1 - Feb 8, 2021
Receipts: $ 70,665.50
Expenses: $ 36,307.19
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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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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