Because Lutherans can't do it alone: we give praise for our accompanists. Thank you for your intense concentration, your singular focus to help us all sound our best. Accompanists are not only braced for musical challenges, they are also incredible listeners - ready and expectant. They take care to get every note right, paying attention to the smallest detail because they know that caring makes all the difference. Accompanists rarely are in it for the accolades. They play because they are needed. And we love them for this. We are better together.
*Shout out to the wonderful accompanist Fran V. pictured here with Ladies Aid President Jeannie H. at their first gathering and hymn sing in many months.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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Online video live streaming will resume later in the summer.
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Please note that the Emanuel's Executive Council and Pastors are monitoring rising Covid numbers and protocols as they emerge. All people gathering for activities on the campus are encouraged to WEAR MASKS while inside. Per the current CDC guidelines, vaccinated people may still choose to wear masks and social distance. Unvaccinated people should be masked and practice social distancing on the church campus. We encourage everyone to take precautions for optimum health and well being.
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2021 FALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCATION
Are you interested in teaching and leading the faith formation of our children and youth? Join the Education Team, Pastor Marcus, and Pastor Kelsie Sundays, August 8, 15 & 22, in the Family Life Center at 9:15 a.m. to learn about our new programs, our new rhythms for Sunday morning, and how you can get plugged in and help out! Here are the quick details for our new Sunday morning plan:
- Starting at 10:30am, in the big classroom across the church office, EVERYONE gathers
- Who’s everyone, 2 years old through high school!
- We begin with a song and a Bible story
- Then we make our way to rooms, separating out our age groups appropriately
- We then dine on a delicious snack as we look at our craft for the day
- We put our craft together, retelling our Bible story, and finish by heading into church
We will have three classrooms for our prekindergarten through 8th grade learners, with our high school making the trek to the ELYO room or helping in other classrooms as needed. We will need two teachers for each class and would love to have a rotation of faces throughout the month! Join us to learn more and find a way to connect and get involved!
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and briefcases, lunch boxes, dance bags, duffle bags, totes, etc.
Bring your gear to church for
Backpack and Vocation Sunday
August 15. 2021
10:30 a.m. Worship
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3rd THURSDAY SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB gathers again on
August 19th at 11:30 a.m.
in the Women’s Ministry Room.
We had a grand time last month! Come on down to the church to chat over a little lunch, coffee, and maybe some games. A special homecooked lunch is in the works for the group this month! Senior Ministry Coordinator Donna Simmons is happy to tell you more about the Senor Social Club.
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Everyone is Welcome!
Let's kick off the Sunday School Year together. Celebration, Ministry Fair, and 5th Sunday Potluck begins after worship.
Come see what is going on at Emanuel's on Sunday mornings, throughout the week. and beyond the walls. There are opportunities for everyone to serve, grow, and participate in the life of the church.
"I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?"
Isaiah 43:19
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RELAY FOR LIFE is coming on September 11, 2021 at the Patricia K. Irvine-King Pavilion, 1412 River Drive East. The pavilion is in the Starke Park East Pecan Bottom. Emanuel’s Lutheran Church is hosting a bake sale on Sunday, August 22nd before and after church service for the Earth Angles Relay team. If you would like to contribute baked items to the sale, please bring them to the church that morning or just stop by and purchase items for lunch. Hope to see you then.
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The Back-to School Supply Donation was a huge success! We have exceeded the needs of our collection for Lutheran World Relief. THANK YOU to everyone for your generosity and support! Your gifts to LWR help educate children across the globe. Stay tuned for packing details on "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, September 12.
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ELCA World Hunger
Hunger is a challenge we can overcome, although, according to a United Nations report, one in ten people in the world can’t access the food they need to live active, healthy lives. ELCA World Hunger is our church at work doing what Christ calls us to do, and our gifts work to change this statistic in a variety of ways. Using a holistic approach, World Hunger advocates with governmental agencies to address the problem, not only seeking to provide direct food aid, but also investing in production, health, and education.
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Caregiving is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities most of us experience in a lifetime. Belonging to a support group can be a lifeline on this journey. Listening to others who are living similar experiences, and sharing your feelings in a supportive, caring, and confidential setting is healing and often reassuring. Emanuel’s is hosting a community Support Group for Caregivers currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other aging issues.
Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
in the Family Life Center
Wednesday, August 25, repeated Saturday, August 28
Wednesday, September 22, repeated Saturday, September 25
Future dates to be determined by the group.
Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen.
You can reach Rev. John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851.
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THE EMANUEL'S FAMILY IS INVITED TO A
BABY SHOWER FOR PASTOR KELSIE
Saturday, August 28, 2021
10:30 TO NOON come & go
Women's Ministry Room
Hosted by the Monday Morning LWR Quilters
The Theiss Family expects to meet Baby Elijah in September. They are registered at Amazon. They are using cloth diapers, so no disposable diapers, please.
Please let us know you are coming:
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SAVE THE DATE!
Our congregation will soon engage in service work right here in our community. We are one of over 9,100 congregations participating in “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, on Sept. 12. Across the country, thousands of members will engage in service work to make a positive change in our communities, build and deepen relationships and share God’s love. Join us as we do God’s work with our hands! Stay tuned for more details of the day.
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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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THE HERITAGE CLASS Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study led by Steve Richardson and Walter Seidenschwarz meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in room 304. The summer study is Confident Hope.
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A LOOK AT THE GOSPELS (Family Life Center): Wraps up August 29th at 9:00 a.m. Join Pastor Marcus for the conclusion of this deeper look at each Gospel, their authors, their faith community, and their differences.
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MUSIC MINISTRY includes the Jubilation Singers Choir and Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir. Summer Choir now meets at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the s. 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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HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION is a support group for those who have lost a loved on to death. The group meets on the first Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Facilitated by Donna Simmons,
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP gathers on the 1st Sundays at Noon in the Women's Ministry Room. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, and separated people. Donna Simmons is the contact.
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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 Denise 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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FAITH CIRCLE gathers on the Third Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.in the Women's Ministry Room.
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JOY CIRCLE meets on the Second Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.in the Women's Ministry Room.
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LADIES AID meets on the First Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Women's Ministry Room. Below are pictures of their first meeting in many, many months!
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Emanuel's Partners in Service have resumed activities in Seguin and the surrounding area. We will post new opportunities as they unfold.
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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. First Saturday Ecumenical Build Day is canceled in August. Stay tuned for September day and times. The current house is at 521 Newton. If you can help out, please contact Garry Miller at 830-534-3290 or garry.miller@satx.rr.com.
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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: egg cartons; 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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NAMI GUADALUPE COUNTY provides education, advocacy and support to families and individuals affected by mental illness. Online Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals living with a mental health condition meets twice a month. Contact John B. to register. Online Family Support Group meets twice a month. Contact Barbara V. to register.
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THE GAREDN 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. Below is a photo of their first organizational meeting in many months. So glad to have them back!
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During the summer months office hours are still 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.
You are welcome to make an appointment before stopping by. Everyone is still accessible via email. Thanks for understanding our need for rest and rejuvenation after a very trying year.
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THANK YOU for your continued financial support of the ongoing ministries of Emanuel's Lutheran Church.
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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:
January 1- August 3, 2021
Receipts: $ 265,028.76
Expenses: $ 294,460.34
January 1- August 3, 2020
Receipts:$ 256,534.39
Expenses: $ 315,763.19
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 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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