Because Lutherans are resilient: During tough times, we lean on God in ways we never imagined. The ebb and flow of faith practices provides a frame-work to order our days. Throughout it all, The Holy Spirit is at work as we hear God's Word, share in Christian communion, proclaim good news, serve and strive for justice. Gradually, we realize there is a lessening of our burdens, light on our path, and hope for the journey. Thanks be to God! We are in this together. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER. We may be apart, but we are not alone.
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Join us on Sundays at 10:30 in-person and online
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP
Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
in the Sanctuary
Grateful for everyone's enthusiasm and patience last week as we had our first in-person Sunday Service in the Sanctuary since March. It is with grace and space for all that we move forward. Please continue to keep in your prayers our leaders as they navigate the ever changing tide of being the church in 2020.
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Friday, October 30, 2020
6 - 7 pm
Day School Parking Lot
310 N. Travis Street
There are four fabulous ways you can have fun with the Emanuel's Lutheran Day School families and support this stellar ministry of Emanuel's Lutheran Church at the same time.
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HOST A TRUNK! Interested in dressing up, decorating your vehicle's trunk, and passing out treats to the cutest kids in town? Contact Victoria or Bekki at 830-372-0332 to register. Prize for the best decorated trunk!
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BRING TRICK OR TREATERS! Have a little one around ready to wear their costume and get some treats? You will all have a blast.
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DONATE! Candy and/or other treats welcome. Monetary donations also appreciated so that staff can assure there is an abundance of goodies.
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ORDER CHICK-FIL-A! The Chick-fil-A food truck will be on campus from 4-7pm. Pre-orders will be available the week before the event.
10% of Chick-fil-A proceeds goes to Emanuel's Lutheran Day School.
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Front page news! It was fun to see our own Albert Lindemann in the Seguin Gazette this week. His five daughters organized a surprise birthday parade on October 4th for his 90th birthday, complete with firetrucks and balloons. The new nonagenarian said, "It was amazing. It was great. It was just so great, I couldn't believe it. I know I've got some wonderful kids, but I didn't know they could pull this (off), but they did." Happy Birthday, Albert!
You are invited to share your milestones, too! If something of note has happened while we've been apart, please let us know. Did you celebrate an anniversary? Retire? Witness a tot's first step or a kid loosing a tooth? Send your pics our way at info@emanuels-seguin.org.
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TAMALES!
It’s that time of year again! Youth are selling frozen tamales from Delicious Tamales in San Antonio to help fund youth trips, camperships, and any other faith-filled-fun we can manage! Help support our youth by buying a few dozen tamales. Ttraditional pork, spicy pork, chicken, and bean and jalapeño are each $12 a dozen. Contact one of our many youth to place an order, or call the church. Orders must be placed with payment by November 2.
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DEVOTIONAL PODCAST
Join Pastor Kelsie, Pastor Marcus, Pastor Megan (Spirit of Joy), Pastor Andy (First Presbyterian), and Pastor Paul (St. John, Marion) each week for the Faces of Our Faith devotional podcast. Devotional Booklets are available to download at the link below. If you need a print version please contact the office at info@emauels-seguin.org.
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Small groups are returning to campus! Please know that masks are required in the building at all times unless seated. Social distancing of 6ft is to be maintained. Groups are not to exceed 15 participants. There is no sharing of snacks at this time. Rooms are to be left sanitized and tidied for other groups.
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JUBILATION SINGERS resume Wednesday choir rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Suite.
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JOY CIRCLE will meet on Thursday, October 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center on the 3rd floor.
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FAITH CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center on the 3rd floor.
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HERITAGE BIBLE CLASS gathers on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center on the 3rd floor.
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LWR QUICK QUILTERS meet on Monday mornings in their first floor sewing rooms.
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PROPERTY STEWARDS gather on Tuesday mornings and as needed to tend to physical needs of the church and Day School facilities.
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HOLY YOGA via Zoom with Pastor Kelsie every Monday in October. Registration has expired for this session. Contact PK if you are interested in future Holy Yoga classes.
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WWJB (What Would Jesus Brew?) meets on First Fridays at 7pm on Zoom. WWJB is our once-a-month young adult fellowship where we talk about life, faith, movies ... anything and everything. When we're able to, we will gather once again at Seguin Brewing Company to enjoy their awesome pizza, cola, and brewed beverages. Contact Pastor Kelsie for Zoom link.
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CONFIRMATION CLASS meets monthly online and in-person with students and leaders from Emanuel's. Spirit of Joy and St. John Marion.
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Face masks and other Emanuel's merch is available at our Teespring ELCSD ONLINE STORE. Order at teespring.com/stores/emanuels-lutheran-church.
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Tuesdays at the GARDEN OF EATIN' from 9-11. Come see what the fall garden looks like and how you can dig in with us!
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD is taking donations. Oatmeal, canned soup, empty egg cartons (esp. 18 count) , and personal care products are needed now.
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CARE CLOSET in the church office meets small, immediate needs of those coming to our door seeking assistance. We are always in need of small snack bars, toiletries, new socks, and other items.
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GVCCC ANNUAL
BBQ CHICKEN FUNDRAISER
Sunday, October 25th from 10-1
Faith Lutheran Church
The Guadalupe Valley Christian Counseling's annual event will be
drive thru only this year.
Get your tickets at the drive thru window at City Pharmacy.
Tickets are $8.oo for a one-half BBQ Chicken with no side orders.
Doug Parker, President of GVCCC Board of Directors and Emanuel's member, can answer any of your questions.
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October 1, 2020 UPDATE:
Emanuel's Congregation Council has approved in-person worship, inside the sanctuary, to begin Sunday, October 4th at 10:30 a.m. Guadalupe County positivity rate reached 2.94% on September 18, 2020 which allows us to enter Phase 3 of our return protocols.
If you are not feeling well, are at-risk of infection, or simply not ready to be around others in close proximity, we invite you to join us live at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook or on KWED AM 1580 radio.
Below you will find the updated 2020 Covid-19 Return to Church Plan outline with more details on worship specifics, small group ministries, and other gathering policies. Protocol necessary for our successful return to in-person worship is also listed.
Keep in your prayers our leaders as they continue to be the church while navigating strange waters. It is with grace and space for all that we move forward.
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Check your temperature. If you have a fever, do not come to church.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well or are at risk.
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Sanitize hands when you enter and exit the church.
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Wear a mask over mouth and nose. Masks may be removed only when seated.
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Enter through the main doors on Travis Street. Contact the office or an usher if you need further assistance.
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Sit with your family and practice social distancing. Maintain 6ft from non-household members.
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Refrain from physical contact. Waving is encouraged.
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Place offering in basket in the narthex. Offerings may still be mailed or given online.
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Follow directions of the pastors and ushers before, during, and after the service.
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Communion elements and worship bulletins will be on the center table in the narthex. Please take them with you to your seat. Communion will be observed from the pews.
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Worshipers are to refrain from singing. The music Ministry will provide selections for the service. This is a practice we must abide until transmission of the virus ceases.
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Please exit the church after worship and maintain social distancing. We thank you for practicing grace and space during this time.
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Emanuel's Office Staff is working both at the office and at home. Staff may be in the office as needed or by appointment Mondays through Thursdays from 8-5. Don't forget to wear a mask on the church campus. Everyone is still accessible via email and phone.
Pastor Kelsie got creative last week with signs for our pews. There are 25 of these social-distance gems in the sanctuary. Snaps to PK!
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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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Giving comparison for 2019-2020:
October 1-7, 2019 $11,333.00
October 1-7, 2020 $13,398.00
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@emanuels-seguin.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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