Because Lutherans learn from each other. Pictured here is Vicar Rudy praying with Emanuel's Ladies Aid during his first official week at Emanuel's following his installation as a seminary intern on Sunday. You would be hard pressed to find a more experienced group to welcome someone new to ministry. Ladies Aid celebrates their 125th year of service to the church in 2024! We will be celebrating together soon on Homecoming Sunday, October 27th, so save the date. We are better together.

📷 Pastor Marcus

Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

“God’s Work. Our Hands.”

Lutheran Day of Service

"God's work. Our hands." Sunday is an annual day of service for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) that takes place on September 8, 2024. It's a day to celebrate the ELCA's identity as a church that serves and loves its neighbors through Christ. It's also a chance to renew commitments to love and serve communities, and to make God's love real by calling for justice. 

Our Emanuel's projects will take place on campus and in the community, some in partnership with Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. There are projects for people of all ages and abilities. Fliers with the following information are available in the narthex.

7:30am   Trash pickup at Park West with SOJ, 416 Dolle Ave, Seguin, TX 78155

Focus areas will be the sidewalk throughout the park

7:30am   Garden of Eatn’ Project with ELC

Weeding all beds, specifically around the greenhouse

Remove the greenhouse and store for later use

Remove the gravel under the greenhouse

8am   At the Christian Cupboard with SOJ, 516 N Camp St, Seguin, TX 78155

Doubling plastic bags (sit down project)

Deep cleaning the cupboard

9:00am   LWR Quilting and Kit Projects in Fellowship Hall & Quilting Suite (L1)

Quilt tying

School Supply Kit assembly

Personal Care Kit assembly

Thank you cards for community helpers and friends (sit down project)

10:30am Worship at Emanuel’s!

        It is T-Shirt Sunday! Shorts, ball caps, sneakers … all good! 

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.

Greetings from the “Crazy Flower Ladies”!

First off, we are excited to see so many people sponsoring the flower arrangements to make our worship space even more beautiful and inviting. Whether you are commemorating or celebrating a special occasion or just because, we try to keep in mind any special requests.  

With that in mind, it is helpful if you communicate that with us. Whether it is a special color you either love or hate (some people despise red roses) or a special kind of flower you want us to look for, please let us know. I usually shop for the flowers on Wednesday, and we meet Thursday morning to do the arrangements.  

Another thing to keep in mind is that when you sponsor the flowers they are YOURS. Please feel free to take them with you after the service on Sunday. For flowers that are left, I try to offer them to random people as a day-brightener. Flowers that are left are put back in the cooler and we try to recycle and reuse for the next week if appropriate. The flowers on the lectern and pulpit are generally not sponsored – so if you know of someone you want to take or send flowers to, please let us know. We do ask that the vases be returned; if you prefer, we have some coke bottles that have been cut down to use as temporary vases.

If you have any questions, you can contact Elizabeth Jandt, Nancy Meier or me. You can reach me by text or phone at (830) 401-1529, or email mnschroeder@gmail.com 

Again, thank you for participating in this ministry. If you are interested in joining us, please let us know!  

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

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 3 2024

 Church Offering Receipts: $ 279,565.68

Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 280,124.97

Operating Expenses: $ 341,675.32 *

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

Jan 1- Sept 3, 2023

Church Offering Receipts: $ 289,483.06

Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 269,999.97

Operating Expenses: $  299,870.14 *

* 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.