Because Lutherans love the beauty of the earth. We are reminded of the poet Mary Oliver's simple lesson, "Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." The blooming okra towering in the Garden of Eatin' has a lot so say right now. It is astonishing, actually. Thanks be to God for our gardeners who pay attention so very well. We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Masks are encouraged but no longer required on the church campus.
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New Member Sunday is set for Sunday, July 17. If you are interested in formally joining in the mission and ministry of Emanuel's, you are invited to reach out to Pastor Marcus for further information and details. During these special Sunday services, we give thanks to God the ministry we share and lift up our prayers for the missional work we will accomplish together with the newest faces in our midst. |
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Blessing of the Backpacks/Vocation Sunday is August 14. Everyone is invited to bring their backpack, their work bags, their tools of the trade, whatever represents your vocation, for a special Sunday blessing during worship. We will take a special moment to pray for our students, teachers, and school staff, as well as lifting up prayers for all the vocations to which God calls us. |
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A NOTE FROM EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Emanuel's Executive Council would like to remind everyone in the congregation that they are available to address any questions about the church, the Congregation Council, church policy, etc. Members of the Executive Council include President Allan Bode, Vice President Emily Prochnow, Secretary Lindsay May, and Treasurer Keith Vinyard. The Council encourages member engagement in all matters of the church and they welcome your participation. Regularly scheduled Congregation Council Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 are open to all.
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CONGREGATIONAL WORKDAY
Saturday, July 16
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FROM THE BUILD TEAM:
The contract has been awarded to the company that will lead the asbestos abatement. This is the first step as we begin the full renovation and updating work. CAP will begin following the cleaning out of all the furniture, appliances, and additional ministry items. You are invited to help prepare our spaces for this work. Join us for our first CONGREGATIONAL WORKDAY of 2022 on Saturday, July 16 starting at 8:30 a.m. We will be moving tables, cleaning out cabinets, packing boxes, and other such tasks.
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ALL-MINISTRY MEETING NIGHT
Monday, July 18
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Join the Emanuel’s Ministry Teams in the Women’s Ministry Room at 6:30 to collaborate, plan, and schedule upcoming events and ministry projects. Opportunities exist to work with Congregational Care, Education, Service & Outreach, Stewardship, and Worship Ministry Teams. Everyone welcome! |
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Even more astonishing that okra in the garden, there are new babies in our midst we must tell about. Pictured right is Emanuel's Accountant and Bookkeeper Jeni Payton with her grandson Clark David Bower. Pictured left is Gloria Hanna with her granddaughter Morgan Elizabeth Brown. We look forward to meeting them, but for now we bet Jeni, Gloria, and Greg would be pleased as punch if you asked to see a current picture. Congratulations to our newest first time grandparents! |
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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF UPDATES |
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Often, when natural disasters strike or when war drives families from their homes, our hearts ache with compassion, but we don’t know how to help. Making Lutheran World Relief Kits is a simple, fun and tangible way to offer comfort to those suffering and express love to our neighbors in need.
LWR Kits are specifically designed to help people coping with poverty, disaster, conflict and more. Whether a kit helps someone to maintain good hygiene, care well for a newborn baby, keep education going during a crisis or learn a new vocation, LWR Kits provide dignity and hope in the direst situations. (LWR.org)
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Everyone at Emanuel's is invited to participate in LWR opportunities. Our LWR Quick Quilters work year round and sponsor the following projects.
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Throughout the year Emanuel’s members and friends donate fabrics of all kinds that are sewn into patchwork “quilts.” Thank you!
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In July, supplies to fill School Kits and Personal Care Kits will be collected. .
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In September, on "God’s Work. Our Hands." Sunday, everyone is invited to help assemble these kits.
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In November, Emanuel’s kits and quilts, packed in abut 75-80 boxes, are taken to an Ingathering of donations from Lutheran churches in South Texas. That Ingathering will be at St. John Lutheran, Marion. From there, the eighteen wheelers deliver our gifts to the warehouse and then overseas.
SO, now, July is a good time to take advantage of Back-to-School Sales for the School Kits…………and, amidst the aisles, pick up some supplies for the Personal Care Kits. There will be containers at both the Mountain Street and Travis Street entrances to receive donations. Monetary donations also welcome. Make checks payable to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with a note for LWR Kit Supplies
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LWR SCHOOL KITS NEED:
- 70-80 page spiral notebooks
- ball point pens
- 16 or 24 count crayons
- pink erasers
- blunt children’s scissors
- unsharpened pencils
- pencil sharpeners
- 12’ metric and US measurement rulers
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LWR CARE KITS NEED:
- 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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SPEAKING OUT ON CLIMATE CHANGE |
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One area funded through our Mission Support funds shared with our synod and ELCA at large is that of Advocacy for various causes. With 2022 quickly becoming the eighth year in a row of hottest temperatures ever recorded worldwide, advocates are speaking out to our government to put into effect measures that can slow down and eventually stop the effect greenhouse gases are having on our environment. Making sure the earth is habitable for future generations is certainly a matter of stewardship. |
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COUPLE'S NIGHT OUT: We will gather for bowling and fellowship at the EVO - Springtown, 1180 Thorpe Ln #130, San Marcos, TX 78666, at 6:30pm Saturday, July 23. After a couple of hours on the lanes, we will make our way across the parking lot to Chuy's, if you wish to join, for continued fellowship and food. Please email Pastor Marcus if you will be joining! |
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SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB 1st Anniversary Celebration luncheon is Thursday, July 21 from 11:30-1:30 in the Women's Ministry Room. Pastor Marcus and Kristen are serving spaghetti and meatballs, salad, & garlic bread. We will have cake to celebrate this 1st anniversary and Kristen's famous banana pudding. Please RSVP to Donna Simmons by Wednesday, July 20. |
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THE SUMMER SINGERS are taking over as the Jubilation Singers go on holiday. Beginning June 12th, join us in the sanctuary by the piano at 10am on Sunday mornings for rehearsal. Summer is a great, informal time to try something new. Please try us! Questions? Reach out to the Director of Music Tom Engler at Thomas@elcseguin.org or catch him after worship. |
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Participating in a small group is a meaningful way to be a part of the life of the church. Emanuel's hosts an array of small groups that feed the soul, the body, and the heart of individuals and the church as a whole. For more information about Small Groups at Emanuel's and how you can participate please reference our website here.
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Upcoming:
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
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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 July 23, and August 27. 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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Schools in Seguin resume classes mid August. Guadalupe County Ministerial Association invites you to PRAYER IN THE PARK as our community prays for students, teachers, and our schools before they return to the classroom. Please join us on Sunday, August 14 at 3:30pm at Seguin Central Park. |
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Emanuel's Lutheran Church is grateful to partner with other non-profit organizations in Seguin and the surrounding area. For more information about Emanuel's Partners in Service please reference our website here. |
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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 summer study is Partners in a New Creation: Isaiah, John, Revelation.
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
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK: We will relaunch with a new format in the Fall featuring new ways of learning about the Bible including art, music, cooking, and science! Keep an eye out for more information.
SYNOD YOUTH GATHERING
July 24-29, 2022
Pastor Marcus will be taking a carload of excited high schoolers to Houston to serve, worship, and fellowship with youth from across our Synod. Take a moment that week to lift up a prayer of hope and support for the many youth who gather.
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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 - July 5, 2022
Receipts: $ 226,305.54
Expenses: $ 261,033.49
Jan 1 - July 5, 2021
Receipts: $ 239,137.43
Expenses: $ 254,365.99
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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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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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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