Because Lutherans love to play! Emanuel's Lutheran Day School's new playground is a verdant and imaginative space inviting play and JOY! May the experiences here be blessed by the joy of play, connections of friends, delight of physical movement, and wonder of God's beautiful earth. We pray that this outdoor space continues to bring joy to students, families, teachers, and staff for years to come! We are better together.. | |
Join us for Bluegrass Sunday, April 30 at 10:30am and help us welcome the Hot Pickin 57s! This bluegrass and classic country group is a 4-piece band featuring acoustic guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin and upright bass, with lead and harmony vocals. We cannot wait to sing along with these incredible musicians and we hope you with come and sing with us! | |
Our 2023 Vacation Bible Experience begins with VBS at Friedens Church. The theme, Stellar: Shine Jesus' Light, sounds like out of this world fun. Both participant and volunteer registration is on line here. | |
Stellar - Shine Jesus' Light
June 7, 2023 — July 2, 2023
Wed 6/7 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Wed 6/14 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Wed 6/21 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Wed 6/28 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
2555 Friedens Church Rd.
Seguin, TX 78155
Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
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VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please join Pastor Marcus, the Vicars, and the Education Team at Friedens UCC, 2555 Friedens Church Rd, Seguin, TX 78155 on Monday, April 24 at 6:30pm in their Fellowship Hall. We will need room assistants, kitchen helpers, group guides, and other various roles for this partnered program. If you are interested in helping but cannot make this meeting, then please call Pastor Marcus.
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JOURNEYING THROUGH GRIEF
Sunday, April 23
2-4 pm in the Family Life Center
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Discussions will focus on how our journey through grief affects us, our daily lives, and how we can help ourselves as we grieve. Emanuel's Bereavement Care Coordinator Donna Simmons will facilitate this single session program. | |
See Pastor Marcus for tickets! | |
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THE HERITAGE CLASS meets at 9:15 am Sunday mornings on the 3rd floor 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.
EPHESIANS AND THE FAITH 5 will meet in the Family Life Center on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am. From April 16-May 28 our evangelism conversation continues by studying the early church while building real faith sharing practices. Paul Sims and Pastor Marcus will use the lens of Faith 5, simple steps for sharing faith not only in a church context, but also with the children and youth in our lives.
THE JOY CLASS: Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Gathers at 9:15 on the First Sunday of the month in the Women's Ministry Room.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION | |
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Floor Green Room near elevator): Preschool to 5th graders are invited to join the Education Team for a rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am.
Unit 7 Ten Men Healed
- 04/16 - Ten, Ten, Ten - Bible Skills and Games
- 04/23 - Stay Away - Science
- 04/30 - Healed- Cooking
- 05/07 - Jesus, Help Us - Creative Drama
- 05/14 - Four Friends Care - Creative Drama
CONFIRMATION CLASS gathers next on Sunday, May 21 at 1pm for Confirmation Walk-thru. Confrimation at Emanuel's is Sunday, May 28.
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2023 SUMMER CAMP: Chrysalis, Ebert Ranch, and Port Aransas
Registration is open for our Synod Summer Camp Programs! This ministry is a wonderful chance to experience God in some incredible ways and we want everyone to go who wishes too! Reach out to Pastor Marcus ASAP to get your 1st-11th grader registered. Read more about Summer Camp at Cross Trails Ministry here.
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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 - April 18, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 143,991.32
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 119,999.99
Operating Expenses: $ 118,138.87 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - April 18, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 138,990.06
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 135,000.00
Operating Expenses: $ 145,474.92*
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
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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 also accessible via email. | |
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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