Because Lutherans lift our hands to the Lord. Sometimes our mascots get in on the act, too! Tillie is a regular when her companion Elaine G. comes to quilting. The quilter's hands were busy this week cutting and pinning and folding and sewing. A lot of hands at the church are dialing phone numbers to check in with with friends, turning the pages of books that nurture our minds, scrolling through the internet keeping us informed. And washing! So much hand hygiene right now. God's work, our hands (and paws) all year long. We are in this together. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER. We may be apart, but we are not alone.
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Sunday Worship in-person is suspended at this time for the safety of our congregation and community as COVID-19 numbers rise.
Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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CONGREGATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING RESCHEDULED: The annual meeting looks a little different this year. Members will receive an email or a letter with more explanation.
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DISCUSSIONS will take place Sundays, January 10th and 17th at 9:15am in the Women’s Ministry Room. Zoom links are provided below for those who wish to login from home. Each session will be recorded for those who want to listen and learn later. Budget and Ministry Conversation #1 from January 10th may be viewed below.
Join January 17th Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 896 7901 8505
Passcode: 000898
You can also join by phone by dialing 1-346-248-7799 and using the Meeting ID and Passcode above.
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VOTING will take place Sunday, January 24th from 12-1:00pm and will be done as a drive thru in the parking lot on Mountain Street. Paper ballots will be provided.
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SANCTUARY FLOWERS and
RADIO BROADCASTS
Flowers for this Sunday, pictured here, are given by Marsha Schroeder. Sanctuary Flowers and Radio Broadcasts are sponsored by Emanuel’s members. If you would like to remember or honor a loved one in this way, please call the church office or sign up on the calendar in the office.
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SMALL GROUP UPDATES
Small groups at Emanuel's are patiently pivoting as new restrictions are implemented following our “We Are Better Together” COVID Safety and Gathering Policy. Rising COVID-19 numbers necessitate such action.
Please contact individual groups or the church office to see how each is creatively managing to proceed with the ministry and life of the church. Groups may be meeting online, in clusters of 2-5 people, or by other flexible means. Call first to see how best to participate.
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- Jubilation Singers Choir
- Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir
- Ladies Aid
- Joy Circle
- Faith Circle
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- Heritage Bible Class
- Youth Ministry
- LWR Quick Quilters
- Property Stewards
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Online and other social distancing opportunities are also available.
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DEVOTIONAL PODCAST every Tuesday @10am on Facebook and Soundcloud. Join our pastors and their colleagues each week for the Faces of Our Faith devotional podcast. Devotional Booklets are available here.
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WWJB (What Would Jesus Brew?) meets on First Fridays at 7pm on Zoom. WWJB is our once-a-month young adult fellowship where we talk about life, faith, movies ... anything and everything. Contact Pastor Kelsie for Zoom link.
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CONFIRMATION CLASS meets monthly online and in-person with students and leaders from Emanuel's. Spirit of Joy and St. John Marion.
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Face masks and other Emanuel's merch is available at our Teespring ELCSD ONLINE STORE. Order at teespring.com/stores/emanuels-lutheran-church.
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Tuesdays at the GARDEN OF EATIN' from 9-11. Come see what the winter garden looks like and how you can dig in with us!
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD is taking donations. Oatmeal, canned soup, empty egg cartons (esp. 18 count) , and personal care products are needed now. Monetary donations are especially welcomed
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CARE CLOSET in the church office meets small, immediate needs of those coming to our door seeking assistance. We are always in need of small snack bars, toiletries, new socks, and other items.
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Emanuel's Office Staff is working both at the office and at home. Staff may be in the office as needed or by appointment Mondays through Thursdays from 8-5. Don't forget to wear a mask on the church campus. Everyone is still accessible via email and phone.
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NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES
Church Office email addresses have a brand new look!
From now on, please use [church staff member’s first name]@elcseguin.org when you’re reaching out via email. For a complete list of the new addresses, please see the “Staff” page on our website or in this week's worship bulletin.
We are very grateful to Jonathan Zitelman, SimpleMan Productions, for helping us navigate this change!
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THANK YOU for your continued financial support of the ongoing ministries of Emanuel's Lutheran Church.
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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:
January 1-13. 2020
Offering: $25,004.00
Expenses: $15,956.39
January 1-13, 2021
Offering: $21,457.00
Expenses: $24,327.00
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 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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