Because Lutherans love our neighbor. “God's work. Our hands.” Sunday had a phenomenal turnout! The LWR Quick Quilters would like to thank all who participated. Together we completed 120 school kits, 104 personal care kits, 25 quilts and 120 cards. The Garden of Eatin’ is now in good shape for fall. Thanks to everyone who came out to help weed and clean up from the summer. Now TLU students can tackle the next projects for the season soon. There was quite a team out at Park West. Thanks to all for filling up a truck bed full of debris. We love that all ages and abilities participated in GWOH! Children’s Church was once again overflowing (see below). Special thanks to the teams organizing every activity. More photos of the day are here. We are better together.

📷: Many folk!

Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

Stewardship comes in a variety of shapes and forms. Sometimes it is a financial response. Other times it is a service response. While still other times it is about our response to God’s call to love and serve our neighbors. Emanuel’s Stewardship Team invites you to join us in worship for a 5-week sermon series centering on Nehemiah 2:18. Reflections on “Stewardship & Mission” will be presented from five distinctive voices: Garry Miller, Paul Sims, Pastor Gerry Harrison, Deacon John Dellis, and Bishop Sue Briner. 

Sunday, September 29 at 9:00 am

in the Sanctuary front pews

Whether you are interested in ushering or greeting, or have ushered and greeted your entire life, please join Pastor Marcus in this Sanctuary for this quick refresher training and updates. We will gather for an hour to go over new requests of this vital ministry, define roles and responsibilities of our numerous teams at work on Sundays, and answer any questions about before, during, and after worship responsibilities. A new usher and greeter checklist will provide the outline for our brief and focused conversation.

EMANUEL'S LUTHERAN DAY SCHOOL

Thursday, September 26 at 9:15am

Women's Ministry Room

We welcome Michelle Martin and Tori Ferson with Emanuel's Lutheran Day School at 9:15am in the Women’s Ministry Room for coffee and conversation. Our Day School celebrates its 75th anniversary this year! Please make time to meet the ELDS leadership team and learn more about the ever developing ways of educating and loving young children in our area, how you can be involved in their lives, and ways Emanuel’s can be a welcoming presence in our community.

The Day School craft supply closet is now FULL thanks to your generous donations. Please do not drop off any items at this time. We will let you know when special needs are requested. However, donations from the Day School wish list directly from Amazon are always welcome!

Sunday, September 15

2pm in the Family Life Center

Guest speakers this month will discuss estate planning. The Caregiver Cafe is a support group for caregivers hosted by Spirit of Joy and Emanuel's meeting on the 1st Thursday of the month at Spirit of Joy from 9-11 am and the 3rd Sunday of the month at Emanuel's from 2-4 pm. Please contact Donna Simmons at donna@elcseguin.org for more information. 

JOIN US AT THE BEACH!

Emanuel's Family Beach Trip reservations can now be placed for our 3rd annual congregation-wide trip next summer in Port Aransas on June 5-8, 2025. Come for the entire time, for just the weekend, or even just a single evening. Individuals, groups, and families are all invited to call Pioneer Beach RV Resort, 361-749-6248, to reserve one of their cabins (which sleeps 4) or an RV slot. Information regarding hook-ups, length of spaces, and cabins is available on their website: www.campspot.com/book/pioneer-beach-tx . Once you have made your reservation, email or call Pastor Marcus so you can stay updated. 

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Sunday, October 6 at 3pm

You are invited! Our Compass Cooperative youth will celebrate St. Francis Sunday at Friedens Church with a pet/animal blessing and stuffed animal drive. Live animals must be on a leash, lead or in a carrier, etc. Lightly used an new stuffed animal companions will find loving homes with the children at Plaza de Paz, San Antonio. 

Mark your calendars for Reformation Sunday worship service followed by our annual sausage lunch on the lawn. This year we are also celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Emanuel’s Lutheran Day School, the 125th Anniversary of Emanuel’s Ladies Aid, and the 155th year of Deutsche Evangelish Lutherische Emanuels Kirche, now fondly known as Emanuel’s.

The traditional worship service in the sanctuary honoring our Reformed heritage will feature organ, choral, handbell, and Day School children musical selections. Randall Springs will smoke delicious sausage links and Mike and the Middletones German Band return to entertain during the meal. First responders are invited to lunch as a small token of appreciation for their service. Canned goods donations will be collected for the Christian Cupboard.

Sign-up sheets will soon be in the Narthex for what to bring as well as volunteers for set up on Saturday and Sunday, serving food and beverages, and clean up following.

This is truly a Homecoming Sunday- invite your family and friends to the celebration!

CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION

During worship Children’s Ministry Coordinator Jordana leads our PK to 5th grade learners to the Children’s Church room, just down the hall from the sanctuary, as we begin the "Gathering Hymn" and then return as we "Share the Peace."  

The Compass Cooperative is a weekly gathering for youth, hosted by our four church partners - Emanuel's, St. Andrew's, Spirit of Joy, and Friedens Church- and held on Spirit of Joy's campus. Our new rotations start Sunday, August 18 with:

• Middle School Compass (6th to 8th grade) from 4-5pm
• Dinner for everyone at 5pm
• High School Compass (9th to 12th grade) from 5:30-6:30pm

"Godly Play" for children ages 4 years old through 5th grade also meets at Spirit of Joy from 4-5pm. Friends welcome as we learn and wonder together.

Confirmation Classes begin August 25 for our 6th to 8th graders. We meet this year on the 4th Sunday of every month after worship in the Women’s Ministry Room on Level 1. Lunch is at 11:45 followed by gathering activities and breakout sessions ending at 1:45pm. Participants are also invited to attend a weekend retreat at Camp Chrysalis with our Compass Cooperative friends for the Synod’s Middle School Youth Gathering in November. Pastor Marcus is available to answer any questions about our new schedule and curriculum focus. 

SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES

WHERE WELCOME MEETS COMMUNITY

September 15 – October 6

Gathering in the Family Life Center on Level 3 at 9:00 am on Sundays. This follow-up to our summer Innovating Welcome series will focus on the theology and practice of being a welcoming presence in the community. Come learn with us!

THE HERITAGE CLASS meets at 9:00 am Sunday mornings on Level 3 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. 

THE JOY CLASS: Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Upcoming dates are Sept. 8, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8 at 9:00 am in the Women's Ministry Room.

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 - Sept 10 2024

 Church Offering Receipts: $ 282,914.73

Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 288,194.42

Operating Expenses: $ 345,408.08 *

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

Jan 1- Sept 10, 2023

Church Offering Receipts: $ 294,854.51

Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 277,777.75

Operating Expenses: $  301,162.48 *

* 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.