Because Lil' Lutherans "just wanna be a sheep" : Baa, baa, baa, baa. We pray the Lord their souls to keep. Baa, baa, baa, baa. We are better, with Emanuel's Day School singing in worship last Sunday, together. Baa, baa, baa, baa.

Announcements

Polka Sunday October 27th Get ready for a polka-infused worship service on Reformation Sunday, October 27th . We will gather on the lawn following worship and continue the festivities with a Sausage Lunch and entertainment by Mike and the Middletones. Sausage, beans, potato salad, and fixings have been provided, but please bring a side or dessert to share! This is a family event you won’t want to miss. Canned foods and free-will offerings will be collected for the Christian Cupboard.  Volunteers will be needed at the Sausage Lunch. Look for opportunities to set out/prepare desserts and sides, serve food, clean up, move serving tables from Fellowship Hall, other necessary tasks of the day. (The behind-the-scene folk are the most fun, you know. Join 'em!)

Lutheran Habitat Build Day is Saturday, October 26. Come on out to the Layne Hoppe House at 517 Newton Street to see what we are working on this d ay. Contact Garry for more information at 830-534-3290 What Would Jesus Brew? Are you a young adult? Do you enjoy beverages? Do you enjoy conversation? Do you crave a ‘pub theology’ style gathering? Then WWJB is for you! Gathering on Friday, November 1, 7:00 at the Warehouse. Contact Pastor Kelsie for more info.

All Saints Sunday November 3, 2019 The first Sunday of November is the day set aside in the church’s calendar to remember, reflect, and celebrate the lives of those who have passed away and those who have been baptized over our year together. During Emanuel’s 10:30 a.m. worship service, every family or individual representative will be presented a carnation and invited to gather at the baptismal font for a prayer.   This year we offer an additional place to remember and celebrate these saints. Decorated tables will be set up just below the altar. We invite anyone who is interested to bring a 5x7 standing framed photo of their loved one(s). Centered around the font, these Remembrance Tables will remind us of the great cloud of witnesses who have gone on before us and whose, faith, life, and memories continue to impact and encourage us. There will be candles to light for each family.

Coffee Cakes! Monday, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 Ladies Aid will be baking their delicious Coffee Cakes on Monday, October 7th October 21st, October 28th and November 4th.   On those Mondays you can call the church office at 379-5046 and ask to speak to the ladies and reserve your fresh coffee cakes and pick them up by 1:00 pm on that day. The Ladies Aid would like to thank each and everyone for their continued support.

Quilt Raffle Drawing is December 4 Quilt Raffle tickets are 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

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. Pre-Sermon Bible Text Discussion & Lottery (Sacristy/Old Pastor's Office/Rocking Chair Room): Short study of the day's lectionary with Ret. Pastor John Van Deusen. 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 at 7:00 in the evening on the Third Friday of the month at Seguin Brewing Co., 111 W. Gonzales. Street.

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