Because Lutherans love a raffle. Congratulations to Bill Salt, the winner of the Ladies Aid Quilt raffle. He is pictured here with Ladies Aid President Jeannie Hall. Don't fret if you your ticket wasn't drawn because there is a second quilt being raffled off! Read below for more details. We are better together. | |
Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Masks are encouraged but no longer required on the church campus.
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BLESSING OF THE QUILTS
Sunday, October 23
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Next Sunday 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. Pictured here are some of the steadfast group during the quilt tying on God's Work Our Hands Sunday.
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REFORMATION SUNDAY & SAUSAGE LUNCH
Sunday, October 30
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We will welcome the Dirty River Jazz Band during our 10:30 am worship for a grand service, as well as during our Annual Sausage Lunch on the church lawn. Please join us for this festive day in the life of the church.
The Congregational Care Team has sign-up sheets in the Narthex for sides, desserts, set-up, and clean-up. Many hands make light work!
Seguin/Guadalupe County First Responders are invited to the sausage lunch in appreciation for their service. It has been a great tradition of ours to thank the women and men who serve in our community this way.
Canned goods and monetary donations will be collected for the Christian Cupboard. If you would like to assist in transporting these items then please let us know.
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BUDGET MEETING
Sundays, October 2 and 16
9am and 11:45am
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The Stewardship Ministry Team invites members of the congregation to learn about Emanuel's budget process and to be a part of the 2023 budget conversation.
Please join us before or after worship on October 2 or 16 in the Family Life Center on the 3rd floor. Your input is valuable.
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Escape the kitchen for a hot second this holiday and serve delicious Tamales while supporting Emanuel's Youth! Your contributions help fund summer camp, VBS, spring break ski trip, Puerto Rico mission trip, and other programs in the works for this coming year. Tamales come frozen, ready to steam and eat when your crowd is ready. We appreciate your support!
Orders due Tuesday, November 1
Pick up Monday, November 7, 2022
starting at 4pm in the Women's Ministry Room
Find a youth or vicar to place your order in October! Forms also available in the church office or at the link below. If paying by PayPal or check please include "Tamales" in the memo line.
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DAY SCHOOL TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Friday, October 28 at 6pm
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We are going to have a spooktacular time from 6 - 8 pm in the Day School Parking Lot at 310 N. Travis Street. Join the fun by hosting a trunk, bringing trick-or-treaters, and/or donating candy. (We need more candy than you can imagine!)
If you can HOST A TRUNK RSVP with Pastor Marcus no later than Wednesday, October 26 or sign-up in the Narthex after church so that vehicles can be spaced out. Check out some great decorating ideas here.
Be parked and ready to welcome kiddos and families by 5:30pm. First Prize for Best Trunk will win a reserved parking space for the year! We will welcome hundreds of trick-or-treaters so come prepared with a costume, a smile, and candy!
Candy, candy, and more CANDY can be dropped off anytime in the church office. Really, so much candy needed.
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ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY
November 6
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On this day during worship we will remember and celebrate those who have died this year and those who were baptized. As each loved one's name is read, families will be invited to come to the front of the church for a special time of prayer and the gift of flowers.
A “Remembrance Table” will be at the front steps of the altar in the Sanctuary. Everyone is invited to bring a framed, standing photo of loved ones they would like to honor this day, even if they passed before this year or were not affiliated with Emanuel’s.
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving
In September, 1522, Martin Luther’s groundbreaking translation of the New Testament from its original language, Greek, into German was published. For Luther, and for Christians today, the New Testament is a gift that keeps on giving.
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ALL TEAM MEETING NIGHT
Monday, October 17
6:30pm in the Women's Ministry Room
All of Emanuel’s Ministry Teams now gather on a single evening each month to collaborate, plan, and schedule for upcoming events and ministry projects. Council Members act as team leaders/coordinators, but Ministry Teams are open to, and run by, everyone in the congregation. Please join us!
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3rd THURSDAY SOCIAL CLUB
Fall is time for chili! Join us on October 20th at 11:30 in the Women’s Ministry Room for a bowl of red, good conversation, and maybe a game or two. If you are not on the chili crew then please bring a side dish or dessert to share. If you have questions, contact Emanuel's Senior Care Coordinator Donna Simmons.
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COUPLE'S NIGHT OUT
Our next evening out is scheduled for Saturday, October 22. We will gather at the new Texas Axe Holes in Seguin at 6:30pm. There are specials and savings associated with groups reserving space so please RSVP to Pastor Marcus by the 15th of October so that he can get the best deal possible.
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Emanuel's Ladies Aid gathered on October 5 for their monthly meeting. Pastor Marcus was a guest speaker and showed slides of his 2010 stay in the Holy Land.
Ladies Aid is currently selling raffle tickets for this beautiful full size, hand tied "Family is a Sheltering Tree" quilt. Tickets are being sold in the Narthex before and after church for $1 each or 6 for $5. The raffle drawing will be held on December 8.
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MUSIC MINISTRY NOTE FROM TOM | |
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Sunday, October 9 was a significant day in the life of the Music Ministry at Emanuel's and I am very excited to tell you about it.For a number of years, the part of the Music Ministry known as Instrumental Praise has played music regularly for the church services. We tried to provide musical offerings once a month as well as on festival occasions such as Reformation, Christmas, and Easter.
With the coming of COVID, almost everything came to a stop, or at least was modified to accommodate our change in worship styles until such time as we could return to "normal."
We believe that the time has come for new beginnings, and to pick up where we left off several years ago. The group will make its "re-debut" on All Saints Sunday, November 6. As Director of Music, I am delighted and excited that the group is "up and running" again. We had a great rehearsal last Sunday after the service. It will be fun to play for you again on November 6.
Please include Instrumental Praise in your prayers. Your support is invaluable.
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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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Emanuel's Book Club
Sunday, November 20
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The NEA Big Read Seguin this year is reading the book “Heartland” by Sarah Smarsh. Emanuel’s is proud to be joining TLU, the Seguin Public Library, and other local groups as we broaden our understanding or our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience.
Free copies of “Heartland” are available in the narthex and church office.
Please join our book discussion led by Cathy Anderson on Sunday, November 20 at 9:15 in the Family Life Center.
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CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP
Saturday, October 15
Emanuel's hosts a community support group for caregivers currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other aging issues. They meet next at 10am in the Family Life Center on Saturday, October 15. Pastor John (830-305-5658) and Faye (830-305-8851) Van Deusen are the facilitators.
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GVCCC FUNDRAISER
October 30
The Guadalupe Valley Christian Counseling Center annual fundraiser is Sunday, October 30 at Faith Lutheran Church (1326 E. Cedar St.). Drive-thru open 10-1. Doug Parker and Pastor Marcus have advanced tickets - $10 for ½ BBQ chicken. ($12 on day of sale.)
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HEALING HOLIDAYS
Making Your Grief Count
November 13
Grief during the Holidays is always challenging, and even more so in the past years. The season of the holidays renews memories, family ties, and traditions. We become painfully aware that our loved one is no longer present. Learning to navigate a changing world combined with the sorrow of our loss causes us to grieve on many levels. How do we allow ourselves in these times to “make our grief count” and find our resilience?
This workshop will help participants learn self care and coping skills to prepare for the holidays. This will help families to embrace their grief, while strengthening characteristics of resilience. Participants will use the holidays to discover how their loved one can live on into their life story, using this special time to continue to heal.
November 13, 2022
Sunday, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Emanuel’s Lutheran Church
Family Life Center
Presenter: Darwin Huartson, M. Div., BCC
Offered by Porter Loring Mortuaries free of charge to the community. Other area workshops are available and listed here. Please contact Donna Simmons for more information.
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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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NEW ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Sundays, October 9, 16 and 25 at 9:15am
Room 215 across from office
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We will look into the history and theology around Melchizedek during this three week class. There are many conspiracy theories about that character, so we will unravel and unpack the real story starting in Genesis, tracking him through the Dead Sea scrolls, and ending up in Hebrews in the New Testament. We’ll even look at some end times eschatology in Genesis! You’ll see the Old Testament come alive and learn to think a bit more like an ancient Israelite. Paul Sims will lead this fascinating discussion.
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WHO WAS MELCHIZEDEK? This three week study will look into the history and theology around Melchizedek. 9:15 a.m. October 9, 16 & 23 in room 215 across from the church office.
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
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Floor Green Room near elevator): Preschool to 5th graders are invited to join the Education Team for a brand new, rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am. We start together for song, Bible story, and then head off to our group projects.
October Children's Sunday School (Preschool to 5th Grade)
10/2 - Adam and Eve Care for the Garden - Bible Skills
10/9 - Tricked by a Snake - Cooking
10/16 - Making Choices & Hiding From God- Creative Drama
10/23 - Grace and Forgiveness - Science
IGNITE YOUTH GROUP for 6th -12th graders gathers with friends from Spirit of Joy Lutheran and St. Andrew's Episcopal churches on Wednesdays, Oct.5 & 19, Nov 2 & 16, and Dec 7. Contact Vicar Connor or Vicar Jordana for locations and other details.
CONFIRMATION CLASS meets at Spirit of Joy on Sunday, October 16 at 1pm. Instruction for the year will take place monthly at both Emanuel’s and Spirit of Joy with a fall retreat at Camp Chrysalis. Please contact Pastor Marcus if you have an entering 6th grader ready to begin this rewarding journey of faith and have not received our schedule.
SWTS MIDDLE SCHOOL GATHERING is set for November 11-13th at Lutheran Camp Chrysalis in Kerrville. This gathering is opened to all 6th to 8th graders and will be centered around the theme, "The Reformation Continues." If you have a youth interested in attending, please reach out to Vicar Connor or Pastor Marcus to get on the list. More information and details will be coming soon!
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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 - Oct 11, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 307,565.94
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 350,806.45
Operating Expenses: $ 371,014.92 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - Oct 11, 2021
Church Offering Receipts: $ 332,227.37
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: 335,215.02
Operating Expenses: $ 375,459.7363
Operating Expenses: $ 371,113.98
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 also accessible via email.
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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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