Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus"
Wednesdays, March 9 - April 6
12:05pm and 7pm
in the Sanctuary
Please bring a brown bag lunch and join us at 12:40 p.m. in the Women’s Ministry Room for conversation about the study.
A simple meal will be served proceeding the evening service at 6:15 p.m. in the Women’s Ministry Room.
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COVID-19 SAFETY UPDATE
Masks are encouraged but no longer required on the church campus.
The Congregation Council approved the following at their March meeting.
- Masks are strongly encouraged, regardless of vaccination status, but no longer required while participating in campus events, which would include those gathering for worship, Bible study, Sunday School, small groups, outside rentals, service groups, etc.
- Individuals, staff, teachers, volunteers, or visitors, who choose to continue to wear a mask will be supported in their choice. It is a great expression of our Christian faith to ask these individuals if they would like a mask worn while you are ministering to them, working alongside them, or sitting in their office. Please respect their preferences as we do not always know an individual’s personal health situation.
- Masks will continue to be made available in the Narthex and the Church Office for those who would like to use them or need them.
- Pews currently marked off will be opened to accommodate more seating in the sanctuary and those seated in classrooms or other gathering spaces are invited to sit closer than 6-feet part. Please be mindful of the needs of those around you and support the needs and choices of those who may wish to have more space around them.
- Worship practices such as “Sharing of the Peace,” collecting of the offering by passing the offering plates, and kneeling at the rails for Holy Communion, will continually be added back into our worship services leading up to Easter 2022.
- Fellowship gatherings and small group gatherings that include food and beverages may use self-serve lines as applicable. The pre-plating of food or pre-pouring of drinks is no longer required, but gloves must be worn by those handling any drink or food that is being served.
Please refer to the entire updated 2022 Emanuel’s Covid-19 Policy posted on our website by clicking on the link below.
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Sundays, March 27-April 3
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Women's Ministry Room
Classes are open to all 5th grade youth and older, as well as parents, guardians, or the interested soul. First Communion will be celebrated at the Maundy Thursday service.
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EAGLE PASS FRONTERA MINISTRIES
at Iglesia Luterana San Lucas
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Emanuel's 2022 Lenten offerings and Easter giving are collected in two ways this year to support the work of Eagle Pass Frontera Ministries. This Southwestern Synod supported ministry serves alongside Mission Border Hope Center affiliated with the Methodist Church. Together they address the most essential needs of migrants such as food, water, and hygiene. Mission Border Hope provides rest space and organizes migrant’s trips to their final destination within the country, while they wait for their legal asylum process to continue. In a spirit of mercy and humanitarian solidarity, Eagle Pass Frontera Ministries serves people, especially men who are hungry and walk the streets thirsty and often barefoot.
"He comes in the form of the beggar, of the dissolute human child in ragged clothes, asking for help. He confronts you in every person that you meet. As long as there are people, Christ will walk the earth as your neighbor..." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Brand new items may be dropped off at the church in the narthex. All donated items will be boxed and shipped following Easter Sunday. Needed items include:
- backpacks
- shoes or sneakers
- toothpaste
- men's underwear of all sizes (SML)
- t-shirts of all sizes
Monetary donations are also welcome. You may honor or remember a loved one on the order forms available online or in the narthex. Gifts may be in any dollar amount.
Return forms to the offering basket or church office with payment made to Emanuel's Lutheran church and "Frontera Ministries" in the memo line by March 30, 2022 for inclusion in the Easter Sunday worship bulletins.
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Emanuel's will welcome Easter with beautiful lilies at our 10:30 worship service. You may donate Easter lilies as you rejoice in the season, or in memory or honor of loved ones. Plants may be taken home following the service on Sunday, April 17th.. Return the form here with payment to the church office by March 30. Each plant is $13. |
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This month Ladies Aid donated bingo prizes and cookies for resident bingo parties at Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center and Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pictured is Rebecca, receptionist at GVNC, with a trove of appreciated treats. |
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Emanuel's Lutheran Church and Pastor John made the cover of the Seguin Gazette last weekend in an action shot at Ashes To Go. Happy to share the coverage with our friends from First Presbyterian and Spirit of Joy, even if the caption is a little off for our Reformed faith. |
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Wayne, Emanuel's "Gardner in Residence," shares that the Garden of Eatin' received some much needed TLC from TLU students over the weekend during their Day of the Dogs annual spring day of service. They weeded, hauled, lugged, raked, and generally got everything in tip top shape to welcome the spring and summer garden. We are grateful for their service, but most importantly, for the friends we've made over the years. |
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CPR & AED
CERTIFICATION CLASSES
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CPR & AED CERTIFICATION CLASS will be hosted at Emanuel's on Saturday, March 26th from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Family Life Center. Please RSVP by March 15th to Donna Simmons at 830-379-5046 with questions or to register. There is a $50 fee per person with some financial assistance available. |
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Give Up Something
Lent is a solemn religious observance of forty days beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending just before Easter. For many years there has been a tradition of “giving up something” for Lent, but it’s become a bit like New Year’s resolutions, thus trivializing the whole thing. Sacrifice needs to be involved as a remembrance of Jesus’ sacrificial act.
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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. TEACHERS NEEDED. Use 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 spring study is God Frees and Redeems: Deuteronomy, Ezra, Matthew, John, Romans, Galatians.
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." Please bring your Small Catechism.
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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Upcoming in March:
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. 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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SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB is Thursday, March 17th from 11:30-1:30 in the Fellowship Hall. We will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day and having a Pizza Party. Everyone is to bring a side or dessert to share. RSVP by Tuesday, March 15th to Donna Simmons.
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 play 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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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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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 - March 8, 2022
Receipts: $ 94,549.25
Expenses: $ 89,667.62
Jan 1 - March 8, 2021
Receipts: $ 97,131.50
Expenses: $ 78,747.44
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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