Because Lutherans like BABIES: it is thrilling that Emanuel's Day School has a new infant care room in the Ark, the building across the street from the church. The Day School now has a total room count of 7 and total student population of over 70. This additional room was made possible through the incredible efforts of our Property Stewards and a large handful of Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Thanks to all for the wiggle room and loving space to grow and learn! We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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We have resumed in-person services in the sanctuary. Covid-19 safety protocols still apply. To best love and protect all our neighbors, masks and social distancing are required while in the church building. The congregation will be invited to sing during worship while masked.
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COMMISSIONING OF EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Sunday, May 16, 2021
During Worship
Please consider serving in this meaningful ministry to our friends in care facilities and at home. We are planning and scheduling now. Training and supplies are available. If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Visitation Pastor John Van Deusen at 830-305-5658. Call or Text this corrected phone number.
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New Member Welcome: 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, May 30th. This special service will include a welcoming liturgy, a time to be recognized and prayed for by the congregation, and, tentatively, a time for potluck following worship in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Marcus can be reached at: pastormarcus@elcseguin.org or 830-377-8643.
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STORIES OF HOPE
Our year of being an intentional church began with the new year, celebrating people of color, and women of history. As April wraps up, we continue our month-long celebration of hope with stories of hope and joy.
The story bellow is read to you by Phyllis Johnson and is entitled, "Being a Bucket Filler." You can catch other stories of hope and joy that were shared this month on Emanuel's YouTube channel here.
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Read updates from Pastor Marcus, Council President Allan Bode, and Council Treasurer Susan Yeatts about our church and day school, their activities, and our ministry from the first four months of 2021.
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JULY 19-23, 2021
With our friends from Spirit of Joy and First Presbyterian Churches!
CROSS TRAILS DAY CAMP is for students who have completed Kinder through 5th grade. Cross Trails Ministry will be sending their staff to us for the week. Day Camp will run from 1 pm - 6 pm each day, including a snack and dinner for the family. This year's theme is "From the Ground Up!", so come and grow your faith with us! Space is limited to forty students. You can register below.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is for children three years old to those who have not started kindergarten. VBS will run from 8:30am - Noon with a snack and lunch provided. Registration forms will be available soon on the church website. Turn forms into Pastor Kelsie. Our enrolled Emanuel's Day School students will return to their regular school day after lunch.
Have questions or want to volunteer? Pastor Kelsie would love to hear from you! |
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HYMNAL HELP NEEDED
What do double-stitch binder tape, adhesive, weights, and rubber bands have in common? They’re all used in book repair! We’ve got 169 hymnals in need of some TLC. If you are interested in this hands on project, let Pastor Kelsie know. A date to begin repairs will be set when supplies arrive and happy, book-binding volunteers are available.
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SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
You are invited to lift in prayer our church, community, and the world every Thursday morning at 10am beginning April 8th.
Join us in the chapel each week for this Sweet Hour of Prayer. Please enter through the main sanctuary doors. Contact Donna for more information. |
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COUPLES NIGHT OUT
Our next Couple’s Night Out will take place on Saturday, May 22nd at 6:30pm. We are headed to Stumpy’s Hatchet House, 758 Isom Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216. If you would
like to carpool, a group will be leaving from the Mountain Street parking lot at 5:30pm. Food options are pretty limited, and you are allowed to bring your own drinks (but NOT your own hatchet!), so we will plan on grabbing a bite afterwards for anyone who wishes to join us. That location will be decided at Stumpy’s.
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LWR HEALTH KITS NEEDED
Items for LWR Health Kits are urgently needed. The following items may be put in collection baskets at the church entrances or the office. Thank you for loving our neighbors across the globe!
- Two bath size bars of soap in original wrapping
- One adult size toothbrush in original packaging
- One sturdy comb
- One metal nail clippers
- Money for one towel that we will purchase
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 15, golfers. It is time for the Lutheran Campus Ministry's 2021 Golf Tournament. Participants do not have to be church members, so gather a team of friends and support.Campus Ministry in San Antonio. Registration deadline is May 8. Read more here. Pastor Marcus can answer your questions about this annual event.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION UPDATES
Christian Education opportunities are in development for both Sunday mornings at 9:15 and midweek studies. Please stay tuned while we roll out programs for children and adults. It is a challenge as we return from our lengthy time apart to coordinate volunteers, physical space, and curriculum. Let Pastor Marcus or Pastor Kelsie know if you are interested in leading a group or sharing a special skill.
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Sunday Morning Bible Study with
Pastor Marcus
9:15 am Family Life Center
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A LOOK AT THE GOSPELS
We have four Gospels, among the many other books and letters, that give us a window into the life, ministry, and legacy of Jesus Christ. But, there are differences. Some are small, and others are much more troublesome. So, what do we make of them? Join Pastor Marcus in the Family Life Center on Sunday mornings starting May 2, 2021 for a deeper look at each Gospel, their authors, their faith community, and their differences.
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SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES at 9:15 a.m.
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The Heritage Class (307): Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study led by Steve Richardson and Walter Seidenschwarz. Current study is of the Old Testament, Faithful to God’s Covenant.
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A Look at the Gospels (Family Life Center): Beginning May 2 with Pastor Marcus for a deeper look at each Gospel, their authors, their faith community, and their differences.
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.
May meeting is a the home of Elaine G.
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Ladies Aid (Women’s Ministry Room): Beginning August 4 at 2:00 p.m.
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TLU News & Updates: April 2021 |
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Greetings from TLU! As our academic year moves into its final weeks, we celebrate the more than 220 students who will graduate from Texas Lutheran on May 8, and we honor the work they have done as students here who will now go out to serve and lead in our world. In this email, you’ll find news on other traditions that come as our year is completed, including our Student Academic Symposium, Celebration of Service, and Choir Concert.
We are busy planning for academic year 2021-22, and excited for the potential it holds to allow us to be a more active and lively campus. Watch for further details as we finalize our reopening plans and begin to share more on next year’s campus events, including our outstanding Brown Cultural Enrichment series. We’ll also share more in the weeks ahead about our campus pastor search.
As always, I remain grateful for your support and for all the ways you join with us to strengthen the presence of Lutheran higher education in Texas.
Dr. Debbie Cottrell, President
Don't forget to read the Donor Spotlight this month!
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For many years, Emanuel’s Lutheran Church of Seguin has supported the Lutheran Advantage Scholarship which offers highly qualified Lutheran students the opportunity to continue their education in a challenging and nurturing faith-based environment.
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Emanuel's Office Staff is working both at the office and at home. Our schedules are staggered so that someone is in the office Mondays through Thursdays from 8-5. It is best to make an appointment or call before coming in. Everyone is still accessible via email and phone.
More office celebrations rounded out the month of April. Birthday wishes abounded for Emanuel's Custodian Pauline and Emanuel's Day School Director Victoria. Birthday celebrations were so quiet last year it is a joy to finally shower our friends with love.
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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- April 27, 2021
Receipts: $164,768.81
Expenses: $ 143,055.73
January 1- April 27, 2020
Receipts: $ 287,165.46*
Expenses: $ $181,146.72
*includes $108,971.40 PPP Grant
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 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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