Because Lutherans believe in outreach:
Emanuel's once again distributed ashes to passersby in the Habitat parking lot on Ash Wednesday. Pastor Marcus reports that cars were lined up around the block when he arrived before noon. Shout out to the Seguin Gazette for their
timely article
and Emanuel's Day School for loaning us the cutest sandwich board wearers.
We are better together.
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Wilder · ness
“state of the wild”
Lent begins in the wilderness. The Spirit guides Jesus into the wilderness where he comes face to face with temptation and struggle. Yet, in his forty days of fasting, resisting, and wandering, Jesus is shaped and formed for ministry. Similarly, through the wilderness of Lent, we are invited to surrender to the wild leadings of the Spirit. We rarely enter the wilderness willingly, but hopefully through our wandering we remember who we are and whose we are. The wilderness can become sacred even if it remains dangerous. There is no wilderness space too harsh or threatening for God’s love.
We encourage you to brave the wild with us. Our 2020 Lenten Devotional,
Wilderness
, is rich with weekly readings and prompts full of art, reflections, poetry, and journaling. Copies are available in the Narthex and the church office. Take time to meditate on the Sanctified Art Creative Team illustrations posted on the second floor hallway. Images will be featured at each Midday service at 12:05 p.m. with accompanying scripture and song. Holden Evening Prayer at 7:00 p.m. will guide us as the day draws to a close. This is a time for wandering and wonder.
Simple meals will be shared each Wednesday in conjunction with the Midweek Services. Please join us in the Women’s Ministry Room at 12:40 and 6:00 p.m. Appreciation to Tom Engler for organizing this needed time of community amidst the chaos of our busy weeks.
In the wilderness our faith is born, nurtured, challenged, and resurrected.
May it be so for you this season.
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Wilderness Lent Playlist 2020
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The folk at Sanctified Art have put some music together for your journey.
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With your donations, assorted spring flowers will colorfully grace the sanctuary of Emanuel’s this Easter on April 12th and the gift of clean water will bless families across the globe for years to come.
Everyone deserves access to clean, safe water.
It affects everything. It means education for children, especially girls. It means time saved and spent on other activities, including earning money. It means improved health and reduced mortality. It means hope for the future. Emanuel’s Lutheran Church has taken up the challenge to raise $5000 to build a well in rural Africa. When you make a donation this Easter you are making a new life possible for more than 500 people in need.
You may honor or remember a loved one by supporting Water to Thrive (any dollar amount) and/or with a blooming plant ($15 each). Checks payable to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church.
Forms and payments may be put in an envelope and placed in the offering plate or delivered to the church office.
The deadline to ensure blooming plants for Easter and inclusion in the bulletin listing is Monday, March 30, 2020.
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Emanuel's Water Well
Campaign is LIVE!
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Read more about Water to Thrive and Emanuel's Fundraiser at the link below. You may make a donation online, but don't forget to fill out an Easter Giving form (above) if you wish to honor a loved one.
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Seminarian Lory Alves celebrating the Imposition of Ashes at Wartburg Seminary. Recipient of the ashes is the Rev. Dr. Ann Fritschel, Professor of Hebrew Bible.
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DAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Do you know a family searching for a nurturing, educational environment for their preschool child? The Day School is now registering children for the upcoming Summer 2020 and 2020-2021 school year sessions. Spaces will be available June 1 for ages 18 months through 5 years of age. The Day School offers TEA-certified teachers in Pre-K classes and the Literacy Skills program.
Register now
to reserve a summer or school year space for your child. Contact the Director at 830-372-0332 or
dayschool@emanuels-seguin.org
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HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATIONS
is a support group for those who have lost a loved one to death. The group will meet on
Thursday, March 12
at 10a.m. in the Family Life Center. This month we will talk about the difference between real and unreal guilt.
FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP
is a group of single, widowed, or divorced friends who gather monthly. Join us on
Sunday, March 15
at Noon in the Women’s Ministry Room. Everyone is to bring a favorite dish to share.
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Photography March 25-26-27-28
Schedule your photography session right now by clicking the button below. You may also register in the Narthex on Sunday mornings or by calling the church at 830-370-5046 for assistance. We can't wait to see your smiling faces!
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World Day of Prayer
March 6, 2020
“Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk”
Join Church Women United for this special event on Friday, March 6 at 2:00 PM in the Women’s Ministry Room at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church.
This year, the women of the World Day of Prayer (WDP) Committee of Zimbabwe call us to worship with the words: “Rise! Take your mat and walk” from John 5. We are invited to learn about Zimbabwe’s history and rich culture. The women share their stories of intergenerational wisdom, traditions, and experiences of God’s profound love.
The WDP 2020 program is based on Jesus’ encounter with a person who, although positioned for healing, had not acted upon the opportunities given (John 5:2-9a). Jesus asked, “Do you want to be made well?” You are faced with this life-changing question. What are you going to do? Use this opportunity to reflect with your WDP group, community and ecumenical partners. Prayer and action are what link us together around the globe.
“Rise! Take your mat and walk,” Jesus said. Our sisters from Zimbabwe are taking Jesus’ encounter to be a call to act in love for peace and reconciliation. “The action verbs suggest that we should not be afraid to act on the word of God. God is offering us the steps for personal and social transformation.” This is the time for change!
WDP’s guiding principles affirm that “prayer is rooted in listening to God and to one another.” Through the worship service, we listen to the people of Zimbabwe. They take us to their communities and through their concerns. Their everyday life is woven into their prayers. They invite us to follow prayer with action. WDP’s motto, “Informed prayer leads to prayerful action” affirms that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence. Let us walk in faith and prayerful action!
Learn more about World Day of Prayer 2020 and Zimbabwe
here
and in the video below.
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EMANUEL'S SUMMER
2020
SAVE THE DATES!
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Summer Camp at Camp Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp
- June 28-July 3 (6-8th grade at Camp Chrysalis, and 8th to High School LYLE 1 at Ebert Ranch Camp)
- June 28-July 3 (High School LYLE 2 at Ebert Ranch Camp)
- July 12-17 (6-8th grade Confirmation program at Camp Chrysalis)
- July 12-15 (1-3rd grade Young's A at Camp Chrysalis)
- Other weeks and programs available at Cross Trails Ministry.
Day Camp & VBS Week
- July 6-10 Day Camp from 8:30-3:30 for youth who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade.
- July 6-10 VBS from 8:30-12:30 for 3-5 year olds.
- Registration opens in April. VOLUNTEERS will be needed.
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High School Mission Trip:
New Orleans, LA
- June 7-12 Registration open at Youthworks. Youthworks partners with many local non-profits and ministries including Exciet All Stars Sports Camp, ARC Mardi Gras Bead Recycling, Second Harvest Food Bank and more.
- Deposit due by May 25.
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Christian Education Opportunities
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1
st
COMMUNION CLASSES
will be held on Sundays
March 22, 29 and April 5
from 9:15-10:15am in the Women’s Ministry Room. All 5
th
grader and older youth who have not participated in the class and are wishing to do so are invited. We will gather for study, fellowship, and during our last gathering, will bake the bread used for Holy Communion at the Maundy Thursday service. It will be at this service, Thursday, April 9
th
at 7pm, that 1
st
Communion students and their families will celebrate the Meal together. Please reach out to Pastor Marcus to get your youth on the list for this year’s classes.
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SUNDAYS AT 9:15
- The Assembly Class (Family Life Center): Lessons from the Bible.
- The Heritage Class (307): Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study.
- 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.
- 2nd Sunday: Sandbox Stories, Kindergarten to 4th Grade (during worship) ELYO, High School (9:15 - 10:15 a.m.)
- 3rd Sunday: Bible, Faith & Science 5th -8th Grade (during worship)
- Confirmation: 6th-8th Grade (after worship, schedule varies each month)
- ELYO: High Schoolers meeting monthly at 9:15 on the 2nd Sunday in the Youth Room off the Fellowship Hall for breakfast, discussion, service, games and fellowship. We also gather once a month for a fun outing. Check out the calendar for fellowship events!
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WEEKDAY STUDIES
- Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Family Life Center): returns Jan. 14 at 7:30 a.m.
- 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.
- What Would Jesus Brew? (The Warehouse): Young Adults meeting First Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
- Pub Theology meets on the Third Friday of the month.
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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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