Weekly News

Because Lutherans savor traditions: The Emanuel's Ladies Aid is hosting their annual Bazaar next week. Not only have most of the women in this service organization participated in the Bazaar for years, many of their mothers did as well! Even the well loved coffee cake recipe has been handed down through the generations. There is a cake (and a craft, and a sandwich, and a canned good) waiting just for you. We are better together!

Announcements

ELCA CHURCH COUNCIL will meet for its 99th Council session November 7-10. Please lift up the Council, the ELCA Churchwide staff, the Bishop’s, and other presenting parties as they enter a time of important work. Pastor Marcus asks for your prayers, as well, as he travels back and forth.

HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATIONS will meet on Thursday, November 14 at 10 a.m. in the Family Life Center. We will talk about depression this month and have Barbara Vinson with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) as our guest speaker. If you have lost a loved

one to death, no matter how long or recently it has been, you are welcome to join us.

PUB THEOLOGY on Friday, November 15 will be at the Schwartz’ family river house, 1082 River Trail. We’ll gather at 6pm for “beer, conversation, and God.” Really, though, bring any beverage that makes you happy. Contact John at 830-832-2851.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY is November 17 . On this day we recognize and warmly welcome our newest Emanuel’s family members. If you are interested in joining, please sp eak with Pastor Marcus or Pastor Kelsie.

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS DECORATING will take place over a couple of weeks this year, November 18-22 and 25-27, with our big work day on Saturday, November 30. Whether you can give 15 minutes to tie bows or fluff wreaths or an hour to unpack and setup trees, we would love to have your help. Saturday’s work day will begin at 9am in the Sanctuary. Donuts

and coffee provided!

NIGHTTIME CORN MAZE trip for all high school and middle school youth to the Graff 7A Ranch in Hondo is set for Saturday, November 23 . We will gather and leave form the Mountain Street parking lot at 5:30pm and return around 10pm. The admission ticket is covered, youth just need to bring money for food. Please contact Pastor Marcus or Pastor Kelsie if your youth are able to attend.

FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP will meet on Sunday, November 24th at noon in the Women’s Ministry Room. Single, divorced, or widowed friends gather monthly for food and fellowship. Everyone is asked to bring a favorite dish to share.

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING hosted by Emanuel’s on Friday, November 29 . We are seeking bell ringers for a 2 (or 1) hour shift between 9 AM and 5 PM at Walmart. Great family activity! The annual Christmas Kettle Campaign is a MAJOR funding source for the Seguin Unit. If you can help, call Frances Vinyard at 830-379-5041.

HOLIDAY MEAL DELIVERY on Saturday, December 7 . Join us for the annual delivery of holiday meals to our shut-in and elderly members. Volunteers are needed at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall to package the turkey and dressing dinners, and drivers are needed to deliver meals. Contact Steve Anderson at 830-305-4542 or sanderson@tlu.edu.

HOLIDAY TAMALE SALE Emanuel’s Youth are selling Delicious Tamales this year to help fund their summer activities. Place your order from any youth starting November 10 in the Narthex, or in the office. Orders due by December 8 with pickup of frozen tamales on Sunday, Dec. 15. Chicken, Bean & Jalapeno, Traditional Pork, and Jalapeno Pork Tamales only $12/dz.

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS are needed for our 8am Morning Matins service every first Sunday. If you are willing to read lessons, help set up and take down communion, usher, or greet, please sign up in the Narthex or speak with a pastor.

QUILT RAFFLE tickets a re now available! The quilters of the Emanuel’s Ladies Aid are raffling a queen-sized, hand-quilted quilt for the annual bazaar. The drawing for the winner will take place at their annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, December 4. Tickets are $1 ea. or 6 for $5 from any Ladies Aid member, in the Narthex on Sunday mornings, at the Sausage Lunch, at the Bazaar, or in the church office.

Community Events

HOPE IN THE HOLIDAYS

3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10

at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church

Our society has huge expectations of the holidays. All around us, whether it be on television or in the shopping mall, the message that is sent is “The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year.” While they can be and often are a season of renewed memories, traditions, and family ties, the holidays can also be challenging. When we compare our experience to someone else’s, it’s easy to feel out of step. It’s easy to get caught in the trap of trying to make it the perfect holiday. And if we’re struggling with life issues like an illness, leaving or losing a job, or the death of a loved one, we really feel adrift.

As these seasons approach, we invite you to a concert with singer and songwriter David Kauffman

Hope in the Holidays

David’s music is good for the soul. Our hope is that through song and story this concert will connect with your story and will bring you Hope in the Holidays.

Join us for this Community Concert sponsored by

Emanuel’s Lutheran Church and St James Catholic Church

ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

First United Methodist Church Tuesday, Nov. 26

7:00 PM

Join the Emanuel's family and our neighbors for an evening of thankful praise in music and word. Our own Emanuel’s Heavenly Ringers Bell Choir will participate in the service.

HOLIDAY BUS TRIP

December 14, 2pm

Beitel Lutheran Church is hosting a bus trip to Burnet, TX to experience a re-creation, hosted by 7 area churches, of what the town of Bethlehem was like when Jesus was born.

The bus trip is $20 per person payable to Beitel WELCA, 2515 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218.

There will be a stop at the Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble Falls for lunch/dinner (you pay) and a stop on the way home to see lights/decorations at the pedernales River.

Contact Barbara or Donald Gerhart at 210-508-6441 to make your reservation before Nov. 15. Bus leaves from S.A.

Council News

SPECIAL CALLED ANNUAL MEETING

Sunday, December 29th

The meeting will immediately follow the celebration of Holy Communion. This meeting will take into consideration with potential action the 2020 budget, 2020 Council members, and updates and changes to the Constitution. Two working and information sessions, for budget and constitution, will take place December 8th and 15th during the 9:15 am education hour in the Women’s Ministry Room.

The November 5, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes are available here by clicking on the button below.

November 5, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes

Christian Education Opportunities

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.
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) ELYO, High School (9:15 - 10:15 a.m.)
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)
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!

WEEKDAY STUDIES

Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Family Life Center): on a break.
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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