Because Lutherans find the cross central to faith (pt. 2): we practiced the tradition of imposing ashes in the mark of the cross on Ash Wednesday. While Pastor Marcus was presiding in worship in the sanctuary at noon, Pastor Andy of First Presbyterian and Pastor John (pictured), with help from Pastor Megan of Spirit of Joy and Pastor Kelsie, met people on Gonzales Street. We do Ashes-to-Go because God is present with us both inside the church and out in the streets in the midst of everyday life. Special shout out to Hughlene M., Keith V., and Garry M. for directing traffic and welcoming passersby. Some folk even hopped out of their car while waiting to pick up kids at Saegert. Thanks be to God for the beautiful day and the opportunity to enter Lent with our neighbors. We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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MIDWEEK LENTEN SERVICES
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus"
Wednesdays, March 9 - April 6
12:05pm and 7pm
in the Sanctuary
Please bring a brown bag lunch and join us at 12:40 p.m. in the Women’s Ministry Room for conversation about the study.
A simple meal will be served proceeding the evening service at 6:15 p.m. in the Women’s Ministry Room.
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COVID-19 SAFETY UPDATE
MASKS must be worn by EVERYONE in the church building.
Thank you for continuing to protect our neighbors.
We are better together.
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Sundays, March 27-April 3
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Women's Ministry Room
Classes are open to all 5th grade youth and older, as well as parents, guardians, or the interested soul. First Communion will be celebrated at the Maundy Thursday service.
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EAGLE PASS FRONTERA MINISTRIES
at Iglesia Luterana San Lucas
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Emanuel's 2022 Lenten offerings and Easter giving are collected in two ways this year to support the work of Eagle Pass Frontera Ministries. This Southwestern Synod supported ministry serves alongside Mission Border Hope Center affiliated with the Methodist Church. Together they address the most essential needs of migrants such as food, water, and hygiene. Mission Border Hope provides rest space and organizes migrant’s trips to their final destination within the country, while they wait for their legal asylum process to continue. In a spirit of mercy and humanitarian solidarity, Eagle Pass Frontera Ministries serves people, especially men who are hungry and walk the streets thirsty and often barefoot.
"He comes in the form of the beggar, of the dissolute human child in ragged clothes, asking for help. He confronts you in every person that you meet. As long as there are people, Christ will walk the earth as your neighbor..." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Brand new items may be dropped off at the church in the narthex. All donated items will be boxed and shipped following Easter Sunday. Needed items include:
- backpacks
- shoes or sneakers
- toothpaste
- men's underwear of all sizes (SML)
- t-shirts of all sizes
Monetary donations are also welcome. You may honor or remember a loved one on the order forms available online or in the narthex. Gifts may be in any dollar amount.
Return forms to the offering basket or church office with payment made to Emanuel's Lutheran church and "Frontera Ministries" in the memo line by March 30, 2022 for inclusion in the Easter Sunday worship bulletins.
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Emanuel's will welcome Easter with beautiful lilies at our 10:30 worship service. You may donate Easter lilies as you rejoice in the season, or in memory or honor of loved ones. Plants may be taken home following the service on Sunday, April 17th.. Return the form here with payment to the church office by March 30. Each plant is $13. |
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CPR & AED
CERTIFICATION CLASSES
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CPR & AED CERTIFICATION CLASS will be hosted at Emanuel's on Saturday, March 26th from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Family Life Center. Please RSVP by March 15th to Donna Simmons at 830-379-5046 with questions or to register. There is a $50 fee per person with some financial assistance available. |
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Being Saved
St. Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, uses the word “foolishness” in describing the cross: The message about the cross is foolishness (moronic) to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved it is the power of God. During Lent let’s be the moronic ones, daily being saved by the power of the cross.
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To Emanuel's Lutheran Church,
We express our gratitude for your generous gift to assist those in need.
Thank you for your gift of $247.00.
Appreciatively, Peggy Rosas
Salvation Army-Seguin Unit
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CROSS TRAILS MINISTRY
GIFT OF FAITH GALA
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Cross Trails Ministry Gift of Faith Gala raises funds for camperships and helps keep camp affordable for all. This year’s Gift of Faith Gala is a hybrid event. On Saturday, March 12 from 5-9pm there is an in-person event at Ebert Ranch with great food, music, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and safe fellowship. If you can’t make the event you can participate online beginning March 6th. Tickets are available online. www.crosstrails.org. |
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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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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. TEACHERS NEEDED. Use 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 spring study is God Frees and Redeems: Deuteronomy, Ezra, Matthew, John, Romans, Galatians.
PASTOR MARCUS' CLASS: 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. "A Study of Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the Theology that Created Change." Please bring your Small Catechism.
WEEKDAY STUDIES
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Faith Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Third Tuesdays at 2:30 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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Upcoming:
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Friday, March 4 at 2pm
World Day of Prayer service is Friday, March 4 at 2pm at First Presbyterian Church. Church Women United invites you to this wonderful experience of worshiping with women of other churches. All are welcome!
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GARDEN WORK DAY
WITH TLU
Saturday, March 5 from 8-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.
Continuing programs:
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Emanuel’s hosts a community Support Group for Caregivers currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other aging issues. Meeting next at 10am in the Family Life Center on Saturdays, Feb 19, Mar 19, & Apr 16. Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen. You can reach Pastor John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851.
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NAMI GUADALUPE COUNTY provides education, advocacy and support to families and individuals affected by mental illness. NAMI Guadalupe County will offer a NAMI Family-to-Family program in Schertz, beginning Jan. 25, 2022. This is a free, 8-week educational course for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Learn more at NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
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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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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.
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UPCOMING:
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP gathers next on Sunday, March 6th at Noon in the Women's Ministry Room. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, separated, and simply lonely people. Donna Simmons is the contact.
Continuing Programs:
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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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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. Facilitated by Donna Simmons.
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SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB gathers on the 3rd Thursday at 11:30am of each month for lunch, conversation, and other shenanigans. Donna Simmons is the coordinator for this lively group.
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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 play 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.
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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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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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 - March 1, 2022
Receipts: $ 88,466.77
Expenses: $ 85,607.67
Jan 1 - March 1, 2021
Receipts: $ 91,191.50
Expenses: $ 77,590.79
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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