Because Lutherans love our (current) confirmands. We present Emanuel's 2023 Confirmation Class, Gavin Armstrong Harrison. Gavin studied the Bible, Catechisms, and tenets of our faith with students from Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in classes and activities led by both Pastor Megan and Pastor Marcus. It was a joy on Sunday to celebrate Gavin's life-long adventure of living out the Christian faith and to give thanks to God for filling us all with His hope, power, and love. We are better together.. | |
Emanuel's Day School celebration of the 2022-2023 school year was Wednesday, May 31 in the sanctuary with awards and festivities. We celebrated the accomplishments of our students in Transitional Kindergarten (pictured here) who will take their next steps in the fall into public school .May God’s love surround and fill you in all that lies ahead. ELDS begins summer term on Monday, June 5, continuing the yearlong rhythms of play, learning, and joy. | |
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Emanuel's June VBE is at
Friedens United Church of Christ
June 7 - June 28, 2023
Join us on Wednesday evenings in June from 5:30-8:30pm at
2555 Friedens Church Rd., Seguin, TX 78155
| Kids are launched on a cosmic quest where they'll have a blast shining Jesus' light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that's light years of faith-building fun. Participants and volunteers register here: | |
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Our Education and Outreach and Service Teams are helping to spearhead a cooperative youth ministry program and your children and youth are invited to participate in a number of events starting in June! The below flyer has dates, ages, registration details, and event location information. Please reach out to Pastor Marcus or Vicar Jordana with questions. We hope you can and will join in on all the fun!
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ALL MINISTRY
TEAM NIGHT
Monday, June 5
6:30 p.m.
Women's Ministry Room
All of Emanuel's Ministry Teams gather on a single evening each month to collaborate, plan, and schedule 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!
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Sunday readings will take a shift this summer. Using a rotation of texts called the "Narrative Lectionary," we move away from our usual four appointed readings to two readings, following a theme, and centering on a singular book of the Bible for the summer. The creators of this lectionary describe it in the following way, "The Narrative Lectionary is a four-year cycle of readings that runs from the Sunday after Labor Day to the Day of Pentecost. The rest of the year (First Sunday after Pentecost to the Sunday before Labor Day) consists of preaching series on biblical books or topics that fall outside the narrative cycle. Each summer session contains at least three units, including at least one series from the Old Testament; one series from the New Testament; and one catechetical series (Ten Commandments, Sacraments, Creeds or Lord’s Prayer)." | |
The SUMMER SINGERS are taking over as the Jubilation Singers go on holiday. Beginning June 4 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. | |
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EMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
MUSIC MINISTRY PRESENTS
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June 12-14, 2023 | 8:30 - Noon
3rd Floor Music Suite
Activities and performance in handbell playing and an introduction to music for young people. For youth entering grades 2-6. Registration forms due by June 5.
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SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB PICNIC
Thursday, June 15
11:30 - 1:00
on the Church Lawn
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We are celebrating Independence Day early with a picnic on the lawn. The church will grill hamburgers, and everyone is asked to sign up in the Narthex to bring a condiment, side, or dessert.
RSVP to Donna@elcseguin.org by June 13.
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EMANUEL'S MUSIC MINISTRY
INVITES YOU TO A
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The Music Ministry of Emanuel’s encourages everyone to attend the service on June 25. The Heavenly Ringers will start things off by playing a great arrangement of “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.” Later in the service, the Summer Singers will perform a lovely arrangement of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” by Thomas Dorsey. We will be using the “Now the Feast and Celebration” liturgical setting by then; this setting of the Communion Liturgy has a number of beautiful melodies contained in it. The hymn selections on the 25th will be chosen from the information you folks have been giving us during the month of May.
Following the service, you are all encouraged to join the Music Ministry members in the Women’s Ministry Room for a meal which we are calling “Finger Food Feast” (also known as “Forkless Potluck.”) In an effort to simplify the event, we are asking you to bring sandwiches, fruit and/or veggie trays, and chips and dips. Please no casseroles or anything that would require a lot of cleanup. As for desserts, cookies, brownies, or bar cookies would be great. No cakes or pies, please. We are trying to make this event fun but without all the hassle associated with clean up. After all, it is mid-summer. Let’s enjoy the simple food so that we may better enjoy each other’s company. When we are done, we just toss our recyclable plates and stuff into the appropriate trash bin and go home. We still need our naps! Watch for the sign-up sheet in the narthex. We have to make sure that we don’t end up with a lunch of cookies and not much else. If each family in attendance could bring 2 contrasting dishes, for example, sandwiches and a tray of fruit or veggies, I think we could keep everything in balance. PLEASE PUT THE JUNE 25TH SERVICE INTO YOUR PLANS, AND LET’S PRAISE GOD IN SONG AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP!
Tom Engler, Director of Music
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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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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Floor Green Room near elevator): Preschool to 5th graders are invited to join the Education Team for a rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am.
Summer Unit 1: The Lord is My Shepherd
- 6/4: Bible Skills and Games
- 6/11: Cooking
- 6/18: Art
- 6/25: Science
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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. Read more about Summer Camp at Cross Trails Ministry here.
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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 - May 30, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 184,252.64
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 165,591.38
Operating Expenses: $ 169,379.10 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - May 30, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 192,053.67
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 186,290.32
Operating Expenses: $ 194,813.09 *
* 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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