Because Lutherans love our neighbors. The quick and faithful response of quilters, kit-makers and churches is reaching our neighbors in Turkey and ensuring that Lutherans are at the front lines to share God’s love with our neighbors when they need it most. Watch this special video that shows your faith in action as the Lutheran World Relief warehouse team prepares a shipment of LWR Mission Quilts, Personal Care Kits and Baby Kits to be airlifted to Turkey. We are better together. | |
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"Discerning an Exotic Species: A Lutheran Evangelist," is a 5-week sermon series, beginning February 12th. New and familiar voices and faces from our congregation will dive deeper into our understanding of Evangelism, what the Bible teaches about being an evangelist, and how it applies to our everyday faith walk.
Led by Paul Sims, Dennis Sagebiel, and Pastor Marcus, the conversation will continue in the Family Life Center during the education hour on March 19 and 26. Come join us!
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WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT
March 1-29
Please join us for a light supper at 6pm in the Women’s Ministry Room before Holden Evening Prayer in the Sanctuary at 7pm.
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GIVE NOW FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Following the devastating earthquakes that impacted Turkey and Syria, Lutheran Disaster Response is committed to supporting our partner organizations that are responding to the needs of survivors. Support the response today via the link below or with giving forms available in the narthex and church office. Checks payable to Lutheran Disaster Response.
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DEVOTIONS FOR LENT
Available now in the narthex and church office
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the writing of “Amazing Grace,” these Lenten devotions by theologian Michael Hoy tie the words of the beloved song (and the history surrounding it) to our lives today and to the lives of those in the Bible who experienced the amazing grace of God revealed most profoundly in the salvation of Jesus.
Stephenie Hovland is the author of "God's Grace Is Great! - Amazing Lenten Devotions for Children." As children reflect on the words of “Amazing Grace” in this daily Lenten devotion booklet, they are reminded that God’s great grace was poured out upon us because of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross. Because of Jesus Christ, we all can say that we have been saved by God’s grace. And that’s amazing! Ages 6-10.
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MAKING YOUR GRIEF COUNT
Sundays, February 26 - March 12
2-4 PM in the Family Life Center
Our three-week "Making Your Grief Count' program is for those who have experienced the loss of death of a loved one to work through their grief and learn about healthy coping tools. Facilitated by Pastor Darwin Huartson. To learn more, contact Emanuel's Bereavement Coordinator Donna Simmons at 830-379-5046 or donna@elcseguin.org.
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GARDEN WORKDAY WITH TLU
Saturday, March 4 from 8am-Noon
TLU’s annual spring day of service, Day of the Dogs, is a great opportunity for students to get out in the community and give back their time, energy, and talents to support community needs. You are invited to join the students as they work at the Garden of Eatin', Emanuel's community garden. Work will include tearing down the winter garden and building the spring and summer garden.
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IGNITE YOUTH AND FAMILY ZDT PLAY DAY!
Saturday, March 25 from Noon-4pm
Our Education Team invites you to join us for an afternoon of fun at the ZDT Park on Kingsbury Street. The first 15 youth get free “extreme” wristbands to enjoy the afternoon on us. Bring extra money for food and drinks! A sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex or you can reach out to one of our Vicars or Pastor Marcus. Come join us!
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2023 LENT & EASTER OFFERING
Your donations support the Christian Cupboard and their work providing food and other basic need items to those living in Guadalupe County. Donations may be made in any amount, payable to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with Christian Cupboard in memo line. Giving forms are available here and at the church. They are due by March 28 for acknowledgment in the Easter bulletin.
Shelf stable food (sugar or flour, canned beans of all kinds, dry beans, travel-size personal items, canned fruit, peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, spaghetti sauce and pasta, vermicelli, canned soups, canned/pkg. tuna or chicken, Hamburger/Tuna Helper) may also be dropped off in the large bin at the pulpit.
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IT'S ALMOST LILY TIME!
Emanuel's will welcome Easter with beautiful lilies at our 10:30 worship service. You may donate Easter lilies as you rejoice the season, or in memory or honor of loved ones. Plants may be taken home following the service on Sunday, April 9. Return forms (available in the narthex, church office, and here) with payment by March 28. Each plant is $15.
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LARGE PALM
FRONDS NEEDED
Palm Sunday will feature a beautiful procession of palms and singing, as it always does! This year, Pastor Marcus would like to add large branches to the procession, in addition to the small ones we traditionally carry. If you have access to or own trees that could be pruned close to April 2, please reach out to Pastor Marcus so that we can coordinate getting the palm branches to the church.
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TLU Church Relations February 2023 | Greetings from Texas Lutheran University! We are in the midst of a busy semester, as this email demonstrates. As we share our news with you each month, we do so with the hope that you'll feel connected to the work we do...and also feel welcomed to visit our campus and join in our events as you can. | | | |
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2023 SUMMER CAMP
Chrysalis, Ebert Ranch, and Port Aransas
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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
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1st COMMUNION CLASSES
Sundays, March 19, 26 and April 2
9:15 am in the Women's Ministry Room
All 5th grader and older youth who have not participated in the class and are wishing to do so are invited. We will gather for study, fellowship, and during our last gathering, will bake the bread used for Holy Communion at the Maundy Thursday service. It will be at this service, Thursday, April 6th at 7pm, that 1st Communion students and their families will celebrate the Meal together. Please reach out to Pastor Marcus to get your youth on the list for this year’s classes.
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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 winter study is From Darkness to Light: 2 Chronicles, Isaiah, Joel, Luke, 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, James, 1 Peter.
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. We start together for song, Bible story, and then head off to our group projects.
Unit 5: Jonah and the Big Fish:
- 03/05- God Sends a Message – Bible Skills and Games
Unit 6 Holy Week and Easter
- 03/12 - A Donkey Ride – Science
- 03/19 - Sharing Meal - Cooking
- 03/26 - A Sad, Sad Day - Bible Skills and Games
- 04/02 - Risen Again - Creative Drama
CONFIRMATION CLASS meets next on Sunday, March 19 at 1pm at Emanuel's in the Women's Ministry Room. Instruction for the year take place monthly at either Emanuel’s or Spirit of Joy.
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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 - Feb 28, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 75,374.18
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 66,666.66
Operating Expenses: $ 74,758.05 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 88,466.77
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 75,000.00
Operating Expenses: $ $ 85,747.79
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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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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