Because Lutherans are Easter people every day: While Easter is every Sunday, these coming days are like one great annual Sunday. But because of the pan
demic, we cannot do these important services together in church. While Easter is a joyful festival, we keep it now in a time of difficulty and worldwide sorrow. Still, we believe that Christ is with us in his word, by his Spirit drawing us together as one before God. And we believe that the gospel of Christ gives us strength amid distress and comfort in the face of our sufferings.
We are in this together. We are better together. We may be apart, but we are not alone.
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Join us online for meditative and reflective services that offer a time to pause in prayers, scripture, and reflection with music.
Remember that it is our intention, when we are free to gather again without restriction, to
pick up on the first Sunday back with Palm Sunday, celebrate Holy Week, and conclude this celebration, as we always have, with Easter. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to visit with Pastor Marcus, Pastor Kelsie, or Tom.
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No Gatherings AT the Church,
BUT the Church Still Gathers
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Thank you to EVERYONE who contributed to Emanuel's Water to Thrive Well Campaign! Our goal was even exceeded. You are a blessing to a community that will now have access to clean drinking water.
Please check out the Water to Thrive
website here to see our progress.
Donations that were made in memory or honor of loved ones will be recognized at our Easter Celebration when we are gathered together again.
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD
Accepting Donations
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The Christian Cupboard has re-opened on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
They particularly need canned foods, especially tuna.
Please leave in the night deposit box in parking lot side of building at 516 N. Camp Street.
Thanks to all who are able to continue the work of this important ministry. Pictured are some of our amazing volunteers on "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday in 2019.
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Families and churches around the world are looking for creative ways to make this year’s COVID-19 Easter STILL be a celebration of new life, resurrection, and hope.
So many people have found beautiful ways to paint the windows of their homes or leave inspiring and hope-filled messages in sidewalk chalk around their neighborhoods. Our friends at Illustrated Ministries designed this Alleluia Poster that you can download for free.
If you color the poster, please share your pictures with us! We would love to see the creative ways you are celebrating at home.
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We are now offering child care for elementary school age children in our church building Monday - Friday. Please contact the Day School at (830) 372-0332 or dayschool@emanuels-seguin.org for more information.
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April Council Meeting was on Zoom this month! Kudos to everyone learning a new skill and continuing to tend to the needs of the church!
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In response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the Emanuel's Lutheran Church office staff is working from home until further notice.
We are still accessible via
email
and telephone. You may continue to call us at 830-379-5046. Messages will be checked daily.
We continue to hold each of you and your families in our prayers. We are BETTER TOGETHER… even if it is virtually!
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Please continue your financial support for the ongoing ministries of Emanuel's Lutheran Church. There are numerous ways to do so during this unique season of being church.
Online giving is 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
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through
email
or phone.
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April 9, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
The health of our church family, and of the public, is important to the Council and Staff of Emanuel' Lutheran Church. As we monitor the situation, the following provisions are now in place:
- Worship services on campus are suspended indefinitely. When City/State sanctions are lifted we will resume gatherings. This includes all campus activities.
- Office Staff is working from home and participating in remote online staff meetings.
- Nursing home visits are suspended.
- Hospital visitation is limited. Pastors may not have access to patients.
- Council Members will contact Emanuel's members as information needs to be shared.
Things we CAN do at this time:
- Worship with us online!
- Follow us on Facebook and join our Daily Devotional page.
- Let the office know if you or a loved one is in the hospital. We are checking emails and voicemails frequently.
- Practice good Stewardship. Continue your financial support for the ongoing ministries of ELC by giving online or mailing contributions to the church.
- Keep in touch with your Pew Pals. Need a virtual Pew Pal? Call the church office and we will pair you up.
- Pray daily with us at every day 12:05.
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EMANUEL'S SUMMER
2020
SAVE THE DATES (as best we know right now)
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Summer Camp at Camp Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp
- June 28-July 3 (6-8th grade at Camp Chrysalis, and 8th to High School LYLE 1 at Ebert Ranch Camp)
- June 28-July 3 (High School LYLE 2 at Ebert Ranch Camp)
- July 12-17 (6-8th grade Confirmation program at Camp Chrysalis)
- July 12-15 (1-3rd grade Young's A at Camp Chrysalis)
- Other weeks and programs available at Cross Trails Ministry.
Day Camp & VBS Week
- July 6-10 Day Camp from 8:30-3:30 for youth who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade.
- July 6-10 VBS from 8:30-12:30 for 3-5 year olds.
- Registration opens in April. VOLUNTEERS will be needed.
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PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS POSTPONED
Special thanks to the Church Directory Committee for contacting everyone who had scheduled a photo session this week. They are diligently working with the LifeTouch staff to schedule new photography dates this summer.
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Submit a brief, yet detailed description of your event to
info@emanuels-seguin.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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