Because Lutherans love bluegrass music. The Hot Pick’n 57’s, pictured with Pastor Marcus, blew the roof off the sanctuary Sunday! Such an honor and a blessing to have them lead us in worship. As one voice said leaving worship, “You couldn’t help but smile and want to dance along!” We are better together..

📸 Jacqueline S.

Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

In-person, online on YouTube, and on radio KWED AM 1580.

Summer hymn selections will come from YOU! The Worship Team wants your input on which hymns we will sing this summer, June through August. This month make sure to fill out a hymn request card either online or in the narthex. We will feature as many of your choices as we can over the course of the summer. Yes, you can request more than one hymn!

You can find the list of hymns from our hymnal here if you'd like to browse the titles.

SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK

with the

SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB

Thursday, May 18

The Senior Social Club is headed to San Antonio in May and you are invited to join them for a River Boat Tour and lunch at Casa Rio Restaurant. We will meet in Emanuel's parking lot at 9:45 a.m. and carpool to SA. Let Donna know by May 4 if you want a River Boat ticket and to get more details, 830-379-5046.

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CLEAN UP DAY 

Saturday, May 13

Join the Outreach and Service Team at the Chili's Grill & Bar parking lot off I10 at 8am. Wear long pants, boots or closed-toe shoes, hat, and gloves. We are going to make our little stretch of highway look awesome and welcoming for our Seguin neighbors. Lindsay May (830-557-3116) can answer any questions.

Our 2023 Vacation Bible Experience begins with VBS at Friedens Church. The theme, Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light, sounds like out of this world fun. Both participant and volunteer registration is on line here.

Stellar - Shine Jesus' Light

June 7, 2023 — July 2, 2023

Wed 6/7 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Wed 6/14 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Wed 6/21 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Wed 6/28 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

2555 Friedens Church Rd.

Seguin, TX 78155

Launch kids 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 below.

SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES

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. 

EPHESIANS AND THE FAITH 5 meets in the Family Life Center on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am. From April 16-May 28 our evangelism conversation continues by studying the early church while building real faith sharing practices. Paul Sims and Pastor Marcus will use the lens of Faith 5, simple steps for sharing faith not only in a church context, but also with the children and youth in our lives. 

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.

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 rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am.

Unit 7 Ten Men Healed

• 04/16 - Ten, Ten, Ten - Bible Skills and Games
• 04/23 - Stay Away - Science
• 04/30 - Healed- Cooking
• 05/07 - Jesus, Help Us - Creative Drama
• 05/14 - Four Friends Care - Creative Drama

CONFIRMATION CLASS gathers next on Sunday, May 21 at 1pm for Confirmation Walk-thru. Confirmation at Emanuel's is Sunday, May 28.

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.

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

Year to Date Giving comparison:

Jan 1 - May 2, 2023

 Church Offering Receipts: $ 157,838.74

Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 135,483.86

Operating Expenses: $ 142,119.72 *

* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts

Jan 1 - May 2, 2022

Church Offering Receipts: $ 162,175.60

Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 152,419.35

Operating Expenses: $ 167,614.11 *

* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts

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.