Because Lutherans love our teachers, administrators, and school staff. It was a joy to bless them and their work during worship on Sunday. HUGE THANK YOU to Emanuel's cookie bakers and Congregational Care Team (pictured here) for providing the gift baskets taken to area schools. Got photos of folk enjoying these treats? Send them Sherry's way, please. 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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EUCHARISITC MINISTRY TRAINING
Sundays, September 18 and 25
Family Life Center at 9am
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If you have a desire to visit our homebound members, bring them updates from the church and news of our ministries, and celebrate Holy Communion with them, then this is the ministry for you. Training will include an overview of our ministry, the liturgy we use, how to engage in conversations and prayer, and how to best share information with our office. We will bless and commission our Eucharistic Ministers on Sunday, October 2 at the very beginning of the worship service. Please contact Pastor Marcus or Pastor John if you have any questions.
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"GOD'S WORK. OUR HANDS."
Sunday, September 11th
We will be serving with Spirit of Joy and Greater Refuge congregations on a series of projects both inside and outside.
INSIDE PROJECTS
Gathering at 8:30 am in the 3rd Floor Family Life Center
Lutheran World Relief quilt tying
Lutheran World Relief school kit assembly
Lutheran World Relief health kit assembly
Thank you cards for service members and others in our community
OUTSIDE PROJECTS
Gathering at 7:30 a.m. in Spirit of Joy parking lot
Installation of West End Community Gardens
Trash pickup at the Park West creek
No registration required for this event. Folks are invited to arrive wherever they wish to serve for the morning. Following each service project all participants are invited to worship with the congregation at their work site! Spirit of Joy and Emanuel’s services both begin at 10:30am.
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UPDATE! LWR SCHOOL KIT & PERSONAL CARE KIT SUPPLIES STILL NEEDED!
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We will assemble kits on Sunday, Sept. 11. Items can be donated at the Mountain Street and Travis Street entrances.
Thank you for all the supplies that have been coming in. In order to meet our goal of 80 health care kits and 100 school bags we still need the following as of August 25th:
200 pens
34 spirals
50 soaps
Thanks to all who have contributed. Without you these projects would not be a success
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FREED TO ASK DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
(Part 3)
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There are liturgical rites for asking questions in ELCA: The Service of Baptism and the Affirmation of Faith (Confirmation). The questions posed in these moments of worship may appear rhetorical, i.e., Do you renounce the devil…? But one hopes that, prior to baptismal and confirmation services, candidates or their sponsors have been allowed to ask questions, learn, challenge, and then come to a conclusion or two, not least about what a baptismal identity means. When we ask questions, we open ourselves not to the devil but to the possibility of God expanding our understanding and bringing about something new in ourselves and in the life of the church. Read Part III of Being Freed to Ask Difficult Questions,
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, September 4
Join us at Noon in the Women's Ministry Room. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, and separated people. Please bring a dish to share. Contact: Donna Simmons
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COUPLE'S NIGHT OUT
Saturday, September 10
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Meet us at Treff’s Karaoke, 804 Chestnut St., San Marcos, 78666. It’ll be a fun evening of food, fellowship, and singing.
Let Pastor Marcus know if you plan to attend so that enough tables can be assembled for our group.
We hope you can make it!
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IT'S FESTIVAL TIME!
Saturday, September 17
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This September we are headed to Fredericksburg for the Cross Trails Fall Festival at the Marktplatz, on Saturday, September 17 from 9am to 3pm. The Education Team invites all of our youth, families, and just happy go-doers to join us for a great afternoon out.
The festival is free to attend and we will meet y’all there! There will be food trucks, music, vendor booths, craft booths, lots of carnival games, as well as a 5K and cornhole tournament! Contact Vicar Connor or Vicar Jordana for more information!
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JOURNEYING THROUGH GRIEF
Sunday, September 18
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Discussion will focus on how grief affects us, how we can help ourselves as we grieve, and how journaling can be an effective tool to get through the holidays and special events. Journeying Through Grief meets from 3-5pm in the Family Life Center.
Emanuel's Bereavement Care Director Donna Simmons will facilitate this single session program.
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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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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 will start together for singing, Bible story, and then head off to our group projects.
September: Children's Sunday School (Preschool to 5th Grade)
9/4: God Creates - Science
9/11: "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday - No Sunday School
9/18: God Creates Animals - Cooking
9/25: God Creates Adam and Eve - Bible Skills and Games
CONFIRMATION CLASSES begin Sunday, August 21 at 1pm in the Sanctuary at Spirit of Joy Lutheran, 416 Dolle Ave, Seguin, TX 78155. 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 - Aug 25, 2022
Receipts: $ 268,017.81
Budgeted Receipts: $292,741.94
Expenses: $ 299,898.08
Jan 1 - Aug 25 2021
Receipts: $ 289,164.37
Budgeted Receipts: 279,731.16
Expenses: $ 318,230.25
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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