Because Lutherans love ... love: From different types of love (romantic love, familial love, brotherly love, God's love for humankind), to how the word is used (love as noun, love as verb), the people of Emanuel's embrace love deeply. We love in our morning greetings, when fixing plumbing and watering flowers. We love with cookies and quilts and blue cards. We love from the gathering hymn to the sending hymn and at the table in between. Because we love, and are loved, we are better together.

Announcements

GRIT AND GRACE OF CAREGIVING is Sundays, Feb. 2 - 23  in the Women’s Ministry Room at 9:15am with Pastor Darwin Huartson. We will look at some guiding principles that can help you make the most of your caregiving experience.    FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP is a group of single, widowed, or divorced friends who gather monthly. Join us on Sunday, February 16 at Noon in the Women’s Ministry Room. Everyone is to bring a favorite dish to share. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED on Monday, February 17 , 2020 for President's Day. PUB THEOLOGIANS are gathering Friday, February 21 for beer, conversation, and God. Join them at 7 PM at Seguin Brewing Company, 111 West Gonzales Street. All perspeciv PASTOR MARCUS will be attending the Pastoral Leadership for Public Life Fellowship, hosted by Austin Presbyterian Seminary, the evening of Sun., Feb. 16 through Tues., Feb. 18. This continuing education program trains and equips pastors, from all denominations, in honing their voice for public leadership. This particular session will focus on water as a symbol for the church, unity, and a necessary part of life, community, and society.

Preparing for Lent

"Dwelling in the Wilderness," a Lenten concert with singer/songwriter David Kaufmann will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Sunday, February 23 at 3:00 pm. Doors will open at 2:30 with pre-concert music by Tom Engler and Chris Teague. St. James and Emanuel’s Lutheran Church are co-sponsoring this Lenten concert. SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Tuesday, February 25 6:00 PM Emanuel's Fellowship Hall Brace yourself for joyous Christian ruckus! Great with flapjacks? Want to help? Give the church office a call and we will reserve your spatula.

“Ashes to Go” will take place from Noon to 1:00 PM at the Habitat for Humanity parking lot on Court Street. Ashes will be distributed and blessings given to passers-by who may not have time to attend our evening service. The Day School children will be there waving to busy people stopping by on their lunch break. Worship with Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes will be in the Sanctuary at both Noon and 7:00 PM.   2020 LENT DEVOTIONAL 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. This Lent, we welcome you to the journey.

150th Anniversary

We are celebrating our community! Be a part of the new Emanuel's Lutheran Church directory so everyone will know your name. 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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EMANUEL'S STICKERS ARE HERE! We are getting the 150th Anniversary party started with some fabulous merchandise celebrating Emanuel's Lutheran Church. Car decals are available in the church office for $2 each. Small stickers are $1 and great for travel tumblers, laptops, etc.

ELC STORE? YES! Check out our own online store set up by Pastor Kelsie at tspring.com. You can choose from an assortment of t-shirts styles, phone cases, coffee mugs, tote bags, fleece blankets, and leggings. There is even a onesie for that cute baby you love to snuggle with. Order online and have your items shipped directly to you. Emanuel's Lutheran Church 150th Store

150th ANNIVERSARY TEAM SIGNUPS Nine teams are in place to aid in this year’s celebrations. Find a team that fits your passions and sign up! Teams will meet monthly from Feb to Oct 2020 to coordinate and implement their assigned tasks. Team Leaders will also gather with the larger 150th Anniversary Task Force to share updates, schedules, and additional needs/help each team might have. Team Leads and contact information are on the signup sheets. Teams include: MEALS GUEST LIST & INVITATIONS MARKETING & PUBLICATION LOGISTICS COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS DECORATING ENTERTAINMENT CHILDREN & YOUTH ACTIVITIES 150th PICTORIAL DIRECTORY   150th COMMEMORATIVE PLATE As part of our Emanuel’s 150th birthday celebration, we have established a Commemorative Items Committee to design, order, and have available various gifts for the congregation. One such gift is a commemorative plate that requires a minimum order. The plate will feature new art on the front and our church history on the back. The cost of this china plate will be $20.00. If you’re interested in a plate, please sign-up in the narthex. Orders will need to be placed in the coming months.

In The Community

February 1-29, 2020 Homeowner Application Period

Persons interested in applying for a Guadalupe Valley Habitat home may obtain an application at the Habitat Store, 256 W. Court St., Seguin, 8:30am-2pm Tues, Thur., Fri., & Sat., or download one here . Applications must be received or postmarked no later than February 29th in order to be considered during this application period. Next application period will be August 1st - 31st.

Contact Madeline Zwicke at (830) 401-0422 if you have any questions.

Looking Ahead

EMANUEL'S SUMMER 2020 SAVE THE DATES!

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.

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. Pastor Kelsie and Pastor Marcus can answer your questions about these fabulous summer experiences.

Christian Education Opportunities

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.

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!

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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