Because Lutherans welcome: we celebrate the new that is in all of us. On the 18th we welcomed our newest member into the body of Christ, Hattie Ruth (above). On Saturday we welcome in a new year, and all the surprises it holds in store. January 30th is our first New Member Sunday of the year where we will welcome friends into the mission and ministry of Emanuel's Lutheran Church. Newness awaits in us all. What would you like to do new in 2022 at Emanuel's? We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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COVID-19 SAFETY UPDATE
The Congregation Council approved the following at their November meeting. Fully vaccinated people are not required to wear a face mask or social distance on the church campus. Unvaccinated people are to wear masks inside the building and maintain social distancing. These guidelines apply to all ministry groups, rentals, tenants, staff, congregants, and visitors until further notice.
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INSTALLATION OF
CONGREGATION COUNCIL
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Emanuel's 2022 Congregation Council elected at the December 2021 Annual Meeting will be installed on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Please join us as we lift up our newest leaders for service to the church and for Christ.
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Making Your Grief Count is a Bereavement Support Group sponsored by Porter Loring Mortuaries. Emanuel’s will host the 8-week* program facilitated by Rev. Darwin Huartson on Sundays from 3-5pm in the Family Life Center beginning January 16th.
This program is designed to create a safe place to:
- embrace your grief and learn to bear it,
- discover how your loved one can live on into your life story,
- strengthen your characteristics of resilience,
- and plan for how you will continue to heal and live a meaningful life.
*Attending all sessions is most beneficial, therefore no new participants are accepted after the second session.
Please contact Donna Simmons at 830-556-3542 with questions or to register.
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NEW MEMBER SUNDAY AND
FIFTH SUNDAY POTLUCK
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If you, or you and your family, are interested in joining us in the mission and ministry here at Emanuel’s, you are invited to reach out to Pastor Marcus for a conversation of welcome. Our next Sunday to receive new members is Sunday, January 30th. This special service will include a welcoming liturgy, a time to be recognized and prayed for by the congregation, and a time for potluck following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Pastor Marcus with your membership questions.
Our first Fifth Sunday Potluck of the year will be on January 30th following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Please join us as we enjoy each other’s company AND welcome our newest members. We are looking forward to tasting your favorite dishes. Don’t forget to fill out a name tag and take time to say “Howdy!” to each other.
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This year, we're taking our youth to camp the week of June 19-24, 2022. This week encompasses ALL PROGRAMS whether your youth is a first-time camper (half weeks available) or a LYLE. All programs (unless choosing a half-week program) run from Sunday-Friday, with the exception of LYLE II and III, which run for two weeks (June 19-July1). Please contact Pastor Kelsie for more details and information on how to sign-up!
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You may know that our kids attend Ebert Ranch Camp and Camp Chrysalis, both affiliated with Cross Trail's Ministry. But did you know that CTM also offers Family Camps, Grandparent Camps, and other special interest retreats that folk can sign up for throughout the year? Check out their website here or read the most current Newsletter linked below. |
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ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING |
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Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.
Pastor Kelsie will be going to the gathering in Minneapolis with Emanuel's youth for the event. Please keep the group in your prayers as they prepare their hearts, minds, and bodies for an exciting journey.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION at 10:30 a.m.
Ignite! KIDS (First Floor): Gather in the IGNITE! KIDS room in the 1st Floor Green Classroom at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday Mornings for song and Bible stories. Age groups will transition to different rooms following the gathering time then return to families in worship for Communion.
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Ignite! KIDS needs you! Our Sunday morning children and youth program is growing, and that means we also have a growing need for adult leaders. To sign up to serve on a day that is convenient for you please check out our SignUp Genius link here. |
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SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES
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 Justice, Law, History.
PASTOR MARCUS' CLASS: resumes December 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center looking at the “Life and Legacy, of Martin Luther: A Video Discussion:”
WEEKDAY STUDIES
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Faith Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Third Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
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Joy Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Second Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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Ladies Aid (Women’s Ministry Room): First Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
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JANUARY UPDATES:
HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION is a support group for those who have lost a loved on to death. The group meets on the 1st Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. This January 6th everyone is invited to bring a sack lunch and we will eat after our meeting. Facilitated by Donna Simmons.
SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB is Thursday, January 20th from 11:30-1:30 in the Women's Ministry Room. It’s soup time! Bring a side that goes with soup like salad, bread, dessert, snacky things, etc. Donna Simmons can answer your questions at 830-379-5046.
Please contact individual groups or the church office to see how each creatively proceeds with the ministry and life of the church
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MUSIC MINISTRY includes the Jubilation Singers Choir and Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir. Heavenly Ringers meets at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings followed by Jubilation Singers at 7:30. Contact Thomas Engler, Emanuel's Director of Music.
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LWR QUICK QUILTERS gathers in their first floor sewing suite on Monday mornings to assemble quilts that are distributed globally to those in need. If you are interested in this productive group call or text Jeanne P. at (830) 624-6478.
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PROPERTY STEWARDS are a stalwart group of doers at Emanuel's who meet on Tuesday mornings. All skillsets are welcome. There are carpenters and gardeners and people good at changing light bulbs! Contact Garry Miller for more information.
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SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER meets in the chapel on Thursday mornings at 10am to lift in prayer our church, community, and the world. Contact is Donna Simmons.
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP gathers on the 1st Sunday of each month at Noon. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, separated, and simply lonely people. Donna Simmons is the contact.
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WORSHIP LEADERS are the backbone of our services on Sunday mornings. If you would like to be an usher, reader, assisting minister, Altar Guild, communion assistant, hospitality. or radio announcer contact Sherry H.
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COUPLES NIGHT OUT is an opportunity for couples who are 20-40ish to try new adventures, hang out, and get to know one another. They meet once a month(ish) at various locations. Contact is Pastor Marcus.
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DO YOU PLAY 42? A group of domino players are excited to start playing the game 42 at Emanuel’s on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Experienced players are invited to pull up a chair and join in the fun with “The 42 Crew.” Please contact Alton Mattke at 433-1193 and he can answer all your questions.
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD provides food and other basic need items to those living in Guadalupe County. Emanuel's has collection sites in the Narthex and the Mountain St. entrance. Most needed items include: cans of tuna and other meats; cans of fruit, veggies, beans, soup; mac & cheese; dried beans and rice; pasta and sauces; PB&J; cereal; toilet tissue, soap
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THE GARDEN OF EATIN' is Emanuel's community garden on the corner of Walnut and Bowie Streets. The garden enjoys a partnership with Seguin ISD and provides produce for the Christian Cupboard as able. We'd love to have you dig in with us. Contact our resident gardener Wayne S.
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NAMI GUADALUPE COUNTY provides education, advocacy and support to families and individuals affected by mental illness. Online Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals living with a mental health condition meets twice a month. Contact John B. to register. Online Family Support Group meets twice a month. Contact Barbara V. to register..
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CHURCH WOMEN UNITED is a valuable ecumenical organization with women from different churches who worship and work together on various projects. Contact is Elaine G.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY builds and improves homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. The current house is at 503 E. Pine St If you can help out, please contact Garry Miller at 830-534-3290 or glmiller1948@gmail.com. Stay tuned for the Ecumenical build days for Habitat in 2022.
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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 still accessible via email. Thanks for understanding our need pace ourselves during these very trying times.
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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- Dec 21, 2021
Receipts: $ 410,817.88
Expenses: $ 472,976.45
January 1- Dec 21, 2020
Receipts: $387,893.61
Expenses: $ 536,427.40
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 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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