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GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS
day of service is
Sunday, September 8, 2019.
There will be indoor projects (LWR Quilts, LWR School Supply Kits, LWR Hygiene Kits, Interfaith Welcome Coalition Hygiene Kits, Thank You cards and notes) as well as outdoor trash pick up teams and Christian Cupboard sorting and stocking. The day starts early at Park West for the Trash teams at 7:30 a.m. Indoor crews will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 8:45 a.m. A combined worship with Spirit of Joy, Greater Refuge, and Emanuel’s will be followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Wear your favorite GWOH t-shirt from past years for the occasion.
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WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS!
Emanuel's welcomed with open arms eight new members on Sunday, August 25. Pictured here with their Shepherds are Debbie, Garry, Jim & Mickey, Colleen, Bill & Linda, and (not pictured) John. Please take time to introduce yourself and let them know how happy we are they are here.
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HYGIENE KITS FOR
ASYLUM-SEEKERS
Donations are now being accepted to provide basic support for people on their journeys. Hygiene Kits will be assembled on Sunday, September 8th, “God’s Work. Our Hands” day of service then distributed through the Interfaith Welcome Coalition out of San Antonio. The following items are still needed:
- Toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Travel Size Toothpastes
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“Healing Through Conversations”
presented by the Congregational Care Ministry of Emanuel’s. This is a monthly support group for those who have lost a loved one to death.
The first session will be held on
Thursday, September 12
at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. We will focus on your feelings and how you are handling day by day activities and life without your loved one.
Donna Simmons, Director of Congregational Care and Life After Loss facilitator, will lead the group.
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Rehearsals
begin on
Wednesday, September 4
for a new year of Music Ministry at Emanuel's. If you have been interested in joining the Heavenly Ringers Bell Choir or the Jubilation Singers Choir, now is a great time. Please contact Emanuel's Director of Music, Thomas Engler, with any questions.
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Cross Trails Fall Festival
September 21
Cross Trails Ministry invite you to join them for the 32nd Annual Lutheran Fall Festival in downtown Fredericksburg. There will be a chili cook off contest, games, craft vendors, carnival booths, 5K, and the mule raffle. Raffle Tickets are $25 each & only 500 tickets will be sold! Drawing will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 3pm. Need not be present to win. Cross Trails Ministry will deliver mule to the winner!
Purchase
a ticket or two NOW!
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Christian Education Opportunities
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SUNDAYS AT 9:15
- The Assembly Class (Family Life Center): DVD Series on the Beginnings of Judaism.
- The Heritage Class (307): Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study.
- Pre-Sermon Bible Text Discussion & Lottery (Sacristy/Old Pastor's Office/Rocking Chair Room): Short study of the day's lectionary with Ret. Pastor John Van Deusen.
- Book Study (1st Floor Green Classroom): Screwtape Letters with Pastor Marcus.
- Intergenerational Study (Fellowship Hall): Lessons for young and old the last Sunday of every month. Explore God's word with song and play.
- The Joy Class (204): Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Preschool to High School Ministry Rotations
This is the general schedule. Please check the calendar to confirm.
- 1st Sunday: Children’s Church, Preschool to 4 years old (during worship)
- 2nd Sunday: Sandbox Stories, Kindergarten to 4th Grade (during worship)
- 3rd Sunday: Bible, Faith & Science 5th -8th Grade (during worship)
- 4th Sunday: Intergenerational Study (9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall)
- Confirmation: 6th-8th Grade (after worship, schedule varies each month)
- High School: Stay tuned for events and meeting times and such from PK!
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WEEKDAY STUDIES
- Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Family Life Center): resumes in August.
- Faith Circle (Women's Ministry Room): Third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
- Joy Circle (Women's Ministry Room): Second Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
- Ladies Aid (Women't Ministry Room): First Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
- Pub Theology generally meets at 7:00 in the evening on the Third Friday of the month at a local brew pub or in someone's home.
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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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