Because Lutherans love their neighbors (part 3): we participate in a multitude of activities to keep everyone safe and healthy. "Senior Social Club" might sound like it's just a fun group that likes to get together on occasion. That's only partially true. It is important for our overall mental health to be among people, share stories, and celebrate life communally. Emanuel's small group ministries do this while practicing the most current safety protocols. Big "THANK YOU" to chefs Ilene and Pat C. and Bill S. for providing delicious warm comfort food on a chilly day. Thanks to all the Senior Social participants for being flexible with dates and locations to best protect our neighbors we love. We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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This special service will include a welcoming liturgy with a time to be recognized and prayed for by the congregation. Please take time to greet our newest Emanuel's members after worship. If you, or you and your family, are interested in joining us in the mission and ministry here at Emanuel’s, you are invited to reach out to Pastor Marcus for a conversation of welcome. |
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COVID-19 SAFETY UPDATE: MASKS must be worn by EVERYONE in the church building. The Congregation Council approved the following at their January meeting. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated persons are to wear masks, covering noses and mouths, while on the church campus in response to rising Covid-19 infections. This includes moving through the hallways, elevator, while in the office, etc. Please continue to maintain 6-foot distancing practices. These guidelines apply to all ministry groups, rentals, tenants, staff, congregants, and visitors until further notice. Thank you for continuing to protect our neighbors. We are better together.
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CANDLEMAS
As Christians we can smile at the antics of a semi-hibernating groundhog, but we know that February 2 is a much more important date than that. An important church festival has been observed on that date for more than 1600 years!
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FIFTH SUNDAY POTLUCK
Our first Fifth Sunday Potluck of the year scheduled for January 30th following worship has been POSTPONED due to Covid-19 safety concerns.
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Door Codes used to access the Mountain Street entrance are being updated this month. New codes are being issued to current ministries on a rolling basis. Most previously issued codes will be disabled by January 31, 2022. If you need access to the church, or are in need of a temporary code for an event, please contact Sherry in the church office or sherry@elcseguin.org. Thank you for your patience as we take care of this important housekeeping task. |
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TLU Church Relations January 2022
A definite high point for us as we move into the spring semester is welcoming our new campus pastor, Rev. Wes Cain, into our community. As I shared recently in a special edition of this email, Pastor Wes is a TLU graduate with many years of...
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CROSS TRAILS MINISTRY
GIFT OF FAITH GALA
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This year’s Gift of Faith Gala will be held as a hybrid event. There will be a gathering at Ebert Ranch and tickets can be purchased for the in person event. This event will be held on Saturday, March 12th from 5-9 pm. There will be great food, music, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and safe fellowship. You are invited to come and enjoy a wonderful time while you help to keep camp affordable for everyone!
If you can’t make the event, there is also the option to participate online from the comfort of your home beginning March 6th.
Tickets
Tickets for the in-person event remain at $100 each this year. You can purchase them online by visiting our event website below. Housing for this event is available at Camp Chrysalis for an additional cost. Find more information at the Gala page on our website below. Buy tickets here.
Donations & Sponsorships
Most of the funds raised at this event are raised through the auctions and sponsorships. Please consider contributing if you are able. If you would like to sponsor a portion of the event or contribute to the auction, please contact our Outreach Director, Jessica.
Contact our office at 830-257-6340 or email Jessica for questions or more information. Learn more about the Gala here.
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This year, we're taking our youth to camp the week of June 19-24, 2022. This week encompasses ALL PROGRAMS whether your youth is a first-time camper (half weeks available) or a LYLE. All programs (unless choosing a half-week program) run from Sunday-Friday, with the exception of LYLE II and III, which run for two weeks (June 19-July1). Please contact Pastor Kelsie for more details and information on how to sign-up!
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION at 10:30 a.m.
Ignite! KIDS (First Floor): Gather in the IGNITE! KIDS room in the 1st Floor Green Classroom at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday Mornings for song and Bible stories. Age groups will transition to different rooms following the gathering time then return to families in worship for Communion.
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Ignite! KIDS needs you! Our Sunday morning children and youth program is growing, and that means we also have a growing need for adult leaders. To sign up to serve on a day that is convenient for you please check out our SignUp Genius link here. |
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SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES
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 winter study is Justice, Law, History.
PASTOR MARCUS' CLASS: 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. "A Study of Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the Theology that Created Change."
WEEKDAY STUDIES
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Faith Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Third Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
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Joy Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Second Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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Ladies Aid (Women’s Ministry Room): First Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
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FEBRUARY UPDATES:
HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION
Thursday, February 3rd
11am in the Family Life Center
Support group for those who have lost a loved on to death. Participants are invited to bring a sac lunch as we stay to talk and lunch after the meeting. Facilitated by Donna Simmons.
FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, February 6th
Noon in the Women's Ministry Room
Pizza and salad this month! Widowed, divorced, or separated people are invited to join us for our monthly gathering. Donna Simmons can answer your questions at 830-379-5046.
Continuing Programs:
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MUSIC MINISTRY includes the Jubilation Singers Choir and Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir. Heavenly Ringers meets at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings followed by Jubilation Singers at 7:30. Contact Thomas Engler, Emanuel's Director of Music.
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LWR QUICK QUILTERS gathers in their first floor sewing suite on Monday mornings to assemble quilts that are distributed globally to those in need. If you are interested in this productive group call or text Jeanne P. at (830) 624-6478.
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PROPERTY STEWARDS are a stalwart group of doers at Emanuel's who meet on Tuesday mornings. All skillsets are welcome. There are carpenters and gardeners and people good at changing light bulbs! Contact Garry Miller for more information.
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SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER meets in the chapel on Thursday mornings at 10am to lift in prayer our church, community, and the world. Contact is Donna Simmons.
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP gathers on the 1st Sunday of each month at Noon. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, separated, and simply lonely people. Donna Simmons is the contact.
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HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION is a support group for those who have lost a loved on to death. The group meets on the 1st Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Facilitated by Donna Simmons.
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SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB gathers on the 3rd Thursday at 11:30am of each month for lunch, conversation, and other shenanigans. Donna Simmons is the coordinator for this lively group.
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WORSHIP LEADERS are the backbone of our services on Sunday mornings. If you would like to be an usher, reader, assisting minister, Altar Guild, communion assistant, hospitality. or radio announcer contact Sherry H.
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COUPLES NIGHT OUT is an opportunity for couples who are 20-40ish to try new adventures, hang out, and get to know one another. They meet once a month(ish) at various locations. Contact is Pastor Marcus.
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DO YOU PLAY 42? A group of domino players are excited to start playing the game 42 at Emanuel’s on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Experienced players are invited to pull up a chair and join in the fun with “The 42 Crew.” Please contact Alton Mattke at 433-1193 and he can answer all your questions.
Please contact individual groups or the church office to see how each creatively proceeds with the ministry and life of the church
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
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 at 10am in the Family Life Center on Saturdays, Feb 19, Mar 19, & Apr 16. Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen. You can reach Pastor John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851.
Continuing programs:
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NAMI GUADALUPE COUNTY provides education, advocacy and support to families and individuals affected by mental illness. NAMI Guadalupe County will offer a NAMI Family-to-Family program in Schertz, beginning Jan. 25, 2022. This is a free, 8-week educational course for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Learn more at NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD provides food and other basic need items to those living in Guadalupe County. Emanuel's has collection sites in the Narthex and the Mountain St. entrance. Most needed items include: cans of tuna and other meats; cans of fruit, veggies, beans, soup; mac & cheese; dried beans and rice; pasta and sauces; PB&J; cereal; toilet tissue, soap
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THE GARDEN OF EATIN' is Emanuel's community garden on the corner of Walnut and Bowie Streets. The garden enjoys a partnership with Seguin ISD and provides produce for the Christian Cupboard as able. We'd love to have you dig in with us. Contact our resident gardener Wayne S.
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CHURCH WOMEN UNITED is a valuable ecumenical organization with women from different churches who worship and work together on various projects. Contact is Elaine G.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY builds and improves homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. The current house is at 503 E. Pine St If you can help out, please contact Garry Miller at 830-534-3290 or glmiller1948@gmail.com.
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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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2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Statements have been mailed. If you did not receive your statement and would like one, please contact Jeni Payton. Thank you for your generous contributions to Emanuel's! Your faithful support has blessed many. jeni@elcseguin.org
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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 - Jan 18, 2022
Receipts: $ 13,497.00
Expenses: $ 17,919.87
Jan 1 - Jan 18, 2021
Receipts: $ 31,452.50
Expenses: $ 14,832.32
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 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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