Because Lutherans care for all neighbors: our labors of love go far beyond our walls and even across many seas. Next Sunday, October 10, the Emanuel's Sanctuary will be draped with hundreds of quilts crafted by our Monday Morning Lutheran World Relief Quilters. Please join us for this special service as we bless quilts, school bags, and health kits for people across the globe who experience emergency situations. Read more here in a featured article by our Partner in Service, RSVP Director Barbara Weyland. We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
All people gathering for activities on the church campus are encouraged to WEAR MASKS while inside, per the current CDC Guidelines.
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Online video live streaming will resume Sunday, October 31, 2021
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COVID-19 EXPOSURE NOTICE
A member who worshipped with us on Sunday, September 26 tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, September 27. They were masked and maintained social distancing practices in the church building. A number of Emanuel's members have tested positive over the last year and the surge of the Delta variant of Covid-19 is still high. It is crucial that we do all that we can to remain healthy and safe.
As a large worshipping community that gathers, please keep in mind the best Covid-19 Safety Practices:
- Wear a mask at all times while in public buildings
- Get vaccinated
- Practice great hygiene
- Physically distance from those who do not live or travel with you
- Stay home if you have a fever or do not feel well
- Quarantine for 10 days if you test positive for Covid-19 and have no symptoms
- Inform the church if you were Covid-19 positive while in the building so that we can alert people you may have come into contact with
We are indeed better together and certainly want to remain together. It will take all of us, doing our small part, to make the greatest difference.
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JOIN THE AV & TECH TEAM
Our brand-new video and sound systems are installed and ready for launch. If you are interested in being a part of the team that gets worship services back online, makes sure the sound system, microphones, and other worship needs are in place and ready, then email Pastor Marcus today! A training session will be scheduled for anyone who is interested. Our goal is to be back online, live streaming, by Sunday, October 31st in celebration of our anniversary and Reformation Sunday.
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SANCTUARY PEW CUSHION SURVEY
The Emanuel's Congregation Council is exploring replacing the pew cushions in the Sanctuary. The old cushions were removed at the onset of the pandemic when cleaning surface areas was a vital concern. During that process it became evident that the cushions had deteriorated beyond reasonable use.
The Council wants to hear from you! Please share your thoughts about pew cushions and how we can pay for the project by completing the survey below. The survey will close on Monday, October 4, 2021.
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EMANUEL'S 150th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION WEEKEND
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Mark your calendars now for Emanuel's 150th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. (Technically it is our 151st year, but this last one has been a doozy.) It starts on Friday with festivities at the Day School and ends on Sunday with a toe tapping performance by the Dirty River Jazz Band. More information will be coming your way. For now, keep the dates in mind. It wouldn't be a celebration without you!
Friday, October 29, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Emanuel's Lutheran Day School Trunk-or-Treat
Costumes, Games, Food, and Treats for the whole family
Saturday, October 30, 2021
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Open House in the Sanctuary with musical selections
and a showcase of historical photos and artifacts
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Reformation Sunday
9:00: Fellowship and Coffee Hour under the Oak
9:45: Unveil the 150th Banner
10:30: Worship begins outside under the Oak
11:45: Sausage Lunch on the Lawn
($8 suggested offering) with games, birthday cake,
and music by the Dirty River Jazz Band!
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Noon in the Women's Ministry Room
Widowed, divorced, single, or people simply needing someone to talk with are invited for a time for conversation and lunch. Box lunches from Church's will be provided. Please let Donna Simmons know that you are coming. |
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COFFEE CAKES ARE BACK THIS YEAR!
Ladies Aid will be baking coffee cakes on
Thursday, October 7th.
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Pre-orders can be placed for pickup on that Thursday from 12-2.
Order peach, apple, or streusel at only $6 each.
Reserve yours by calling the church office at (830) 379-5046.
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GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS.
Recap and THANK YOU!!!
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GWOH Sunday on September 12, 2021 was an eventful day of service to the church, the community, and the world. Team leaders estimate more than 70 people - 140+ hands - participated in projects ranging from letter writing to quilt tying to highway clean up. Happy that friends from Spirit of Joy joined us!
Team leaders report the following;
- Thank you. Thank you. Thank you to all who wrote well over 100 letters on GWOH's Sunday. They have all been delivered and gratefully received by the smiling recipients. You do and did make a positive difference in someone's day!
- Eleven people gathered up debris and trash along Emanuel’s designated section of Highway 123. Together, we collected enough “stuff” to fill the back of an F-150!
- Forty quilts were tied. Two hundred School Kits were assembled. 104 Personal Care Kits were assembled. A lot of energy in the room … lots of "get-to-work" as well as a wonderfully pleasant opportunity to greet, meet, and chat with others working on a project. The eager participation on this God's Work Our Hands morning is so gratifying as we join together to do something that will enhance the lives of people whom we will never meet, but who will know that somewhere someone cares about them.
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The work doesn't stop here, of course. God's work continues with our hands all year long. About 16 women work together at Emanuel's on Monday Mornings to gather and prepare and sew. Others participate throughout the year by donating items or funds to purchase items for these kits and quilt batting . . . and by donating fabrics for the quilts.
Stay tuned for additional Highway Clean Up dates. This sign should be up soon on our section of HYW 123, a two mile stretch south of Cordova Road. We have the vests and supplies. All we need is you!
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Laundry of Love
Many of Emanuel’s members are involved in various social ministries which make a considerable difference to numbers of people both in our community and in other places. Before any group or individual begins, an assessment is made of what is needed most. A group of women (WELCA) in South Dakota were inspired to adopt a project through Church on the Street, an ELCA synodically authorized worshiping community for people without homes. They created “Laundry of Love” for homeless people to be able to wash their clothes. But, then, of course, there is more to it than that!
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CHICKEN FOR THE SOUL!
BBQ Chicken Fundraiser
Sunday, October 17
@Faith Lutheran Church (1326 E. Cedar St.)
Drive-thru open 10am - 1pm
The Guadalupe Valley Christian Counseling Center annual fundraiser is Sunday, October 17 at Faith Lutheran Church (1326 E. Cedar St.). Drive-thru open 10-1. Doug Parker and Pastor Marcus have advanced tickets - $8 for ½ BBQ chicken. ($10 on day of sale.) Please help us support our partner in ministry!
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Thursday, October 21, 11:30-1:30
Women's Ministry Room
Because of COVID, we will order boxed lunches from Court Street Coffee Shop. Please RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 14 to the church office or Donna Simmons at 830-556-3542 as to whether you will be coming and if you are, what choice of sandwich you will want. (Lunch is on us!) We cannot make changes to our order after the 14th.
Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich with chips
Cape Cod Chicken Salad with chips
Tuna Salad Sandwich with chips
Spicy Pimento Cheese Sandwich with chips
We ask everyone to wear a mask, except when we are eating. Let's plan to have a good time and enjoy being with each other in a safe and fun way.
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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 at 9:15 a.m.
PASTOR MARCUS' CLASS: New Series (Adult Ed): “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe – A Movie Study,” meets at 9am in the Family Life Center. We begin with a brief historical study of C.S. Lewis, what theologically is being talked about in his writing of the Chronicles of Narnia series, and what to look for in this movie. We will then watch and discuss portions of the movie each Sunday. We will be using the 2005 screen adaptation of Lewis’ book for those who wish to prime the discussion pump.
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 fall study is Celebrating God..
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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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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ARE YOU A QUILTER? Emanuel’s Ladies Aid has a longstanding tradition of crafting beautiful, hand stitched quilts. The quilters have a good time gathering and gabbing, and the funds from quilt sales support Ladies Aid projects. If you know how to quilt and would be interested in joining us, or even teaching new folk, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Jeannie Hall at 379-4185. |
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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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HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION is a support group for those who have lost a loved on to death. The group meets on the first Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Facilitated by 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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3rd THURSDAY SENIOR SOCIAL meets on the 3rd Thursday (or other specified day) each month at 11:30. This fun group gathers for lunch, conversation, and games. 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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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. Egg cartons are not needed at this time.
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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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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. Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen. You can reach Rev. John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851.
Meeting in the Family Life Center at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays
October 27 (repeated Saturday, Oct. 30)
November 17 (repeated Saturday, Nov. 20)
December 15 (repeated Saturday, Dec. 18)
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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 garry.miller@satx.rr.com.
The Ecumenical build days for Habitat are as follows at 8am:
October 30, November 20, and December 4
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During the fall months office hours are still 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.
You are welcome to make an appointment 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- Sept 28, 2021
Receipts: $ 319,810.37
Expenses: $357,265.56
January 1-Sept 28, 2020
Receipts: $ $ 296,747.39
Expenses: $ 423,930.88
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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