Because Lutherans are in awe of creation: we are refreshed by the wonder of God's bounty. Even after the harsh winter and drenched spring Emanuel's Garden of Eatin' is producing. We are thankful for the sun that shines on it, the hands that work, it, the tools that till.it. We pray that this labor fills stomachs and nourishes hearts. Stop on by for the visual feast, enjoy a tomato or two, and thank our faithful gardeners while you are there. We are better together.
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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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The Fischer Family and Kosovo Hope
Sunday, July 18, 2021
9am Coffee and Conversation about Kosovo Hope in the Family Life Center
10:30am Raelene and Adam provide sermon during worship
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Adam and Raelene Fischer, and family, will be joining us for a Sunday morning learning opportunity and worship on Sunday, July 18th! The Fischer’s, the grandson family to our very own Ervin "Fish" Fischer, lead and guide the overseas missionary program Kosovo Hope. Their work of teaching, ministering, and caring for the communities of Kosovo entrusted to their care provides incredible ways children and families, in an area of the world that is predominately Muslim, to hear the message of love and hope found in Jesus Christ. To hear more about their ministry, ways we can be more involved, and learn more about the country of Kosovo, join us in the Family Life Center at 9am. The Fischer’s will also join us for worship, bringing our sermon for the day.
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Learn more about the Fischer's work in Kosovo by clicking on the video link above. |
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Sunset Cinema second installment for 2021 is
Friday, July 9th at 8pm
featuring the acclaimed animated Disney movie “Zootopia”.
Join the Outreach & Service Team on the lawn at the corner of Travis and Mountain Streets for this action-packed comedy adventure full of heart. Bring your blanket, folding chair, drinks, food, and plenty of bug spray.
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DAY CAMP & VBS starts soon!!! |
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JULY 19 - 23, 2021
With our friends from Spirit of Joy and
First Presbyterian Churches!
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CROSS TRAILS DAY CAMP only has 8 spots left for students who have completed Kinder through 5th grade. Cross Trails Ministry will be sending their staff to us for the week. Day Camp will run from 1 pm - 6 pm each day, including a snack and dinner for the family. This year's theme is "From the Ground Up!", so come and grow your faith with us! Space is limited to forty students. You can register below.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL enrollment has met capacity and registration is now closed. VBS, for children three years old to those who have not started kindergarten, runs from 8:30am - Noon.
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How can you help?
- We need COOKIES! Homemade or store bought cookies can be brought to the Fellowship Hall Kitchen on Sunday, July 18th.
- Morning Classroom Helpers with the little ones
- Two Arts & Crafts Leaders for VBS. The supplies are ready, we just need someone to show and help the kids.
- Sandbox Storyteller for Thursday and Friday morning
- Afternoon Snack Volunteers
- Dinner Cooks and Servers
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We can't wait to hear from you! Sign up in the Narthex, call the church at (830) 379-5046, or email Pastor Kelsie
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The flock is on the loose! Looks like the Episcopalians pranked the Methodists with our Lutheran plastic yard birds! Flock Insurance is still available if you are worried the flamingos are coming your way. Thanks to all for helping our youth get one step closer to the 2022 ELCA National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis.
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Please remember those in need as you shop. Pick up a few of the following items as soon as you see them on sale:
70-80 page spiral notebooks
ball point pens
16 or 24 count crayons
pink erasers
blunt children’s scissors
unsharpened pencils
pencil sharpeners
12’ metric and US measurement rulers
Collection baskets are in the Narthex and Mountain Street entrances. Monetary donations also welcome. Make checks payable to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with a note for LWR School Supplies.
We appreciate all your gifts and help with this project throughout the years. A gift to Lutheran World Relief helps to educate children in need.
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Lutheran World Federation
ELCA is connected to the global community of Christians in the Lutheran tradition through the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) which represents more than 77 million people in 99 countries. Recently the LWF Council elected a new General Secretary to lead the body, the Rev. Anne Burghardt of Estonia. Rev. Burghardt is the first woman and the first Central Eastern European to be elected to the position.
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Our youth have been having a great summer at Cross Trails' Camp Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp. But the fun doesn't stop in August. Read their Monthly E-News here to learn more about what this ministry does and how you can participate. |
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FUNERAL MINISTRY MEETING
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Is hosting friends and family your spiritual practice? We invite you to join us for a conversation and overview of Emanuel’s new Funeral Hosting Ministry Sunday, July 11th, immediately following worship, in the Family Life Center.
While providing refreshment has been an important part of our funeral ministry, we are pivoting to a hosting ministry as we celebrate the lives of our loved ones. It is our hope that we will have many Funeral Hosts so that teams can rotate with ease. And we have new Emanuel's aprons coming, as well, for this caring group!
If you are interested in this opportunity to serve, or have been previously involved, we would love to talk with you and share what we are doing. Funeral Ushers, or people interested in ushering at funerals, are also encouraged to attend.
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You are invited to attend one of Emanuel’s newly formed Ministry Team meetings to learn more about what is going on at Emanuel’s and how you can participate. The Team leaders are energetic and enthusiastic about “being the church God is calling us to be.”
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM meets on first Thursdays at 6pm in the Family Life Center. They are reworking and reorganizing numerous ministries for the church including our new member welcome, funeral reception hosting, 5th Sunday potlucks and fellowship gatherings, and looking for new ways to celebrate the many milestones across our church family.
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THE EDUCATION TEAM meets on fourth Mondays at 5:00pm in the Family Life Center. Their work this summer will be to revitalize and organize the fall education rotation, schedule, and age groups of our children and youth; support summer VBS programming; and create new educational gatherings, inside and outside the church, that are supported with childcare and activities.
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THE OUTREACH & SERVICE TEAM meets on first Mondays at 6:30pm in the Family Life Center. Their summer projects include Emanuel’s Hwy 123 Adopt-a-Spot Highway Clean-up, 2nd Fridays Sunset Cinema starting June 11, and “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday in September.
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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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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 third 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. (exception: July 11th) 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 resumes on August 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Women's Ministry Room.
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Monthly ministry for widowed, divorced, and single people.
First Sundays at Noon (exception: July 11th) in the Women's Ministry Room
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Monthly group who likes to chat over a little lunch, coffee, and maybe some games.
Third Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
beginning July 15th in the Women's Ministry Room
*** July lunch prepared by Pastor Marcus and Kristen! ***
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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. Ecumenical Build Days are 1st Saturdays of each month from 8-Noon. 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. .
Now is a beautiful time to check out the garden. There are lots of blooms and sweet tendrils amongst the ripening veggies.
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During the months of June and July office hours are still M-TH 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- July 6, 2021
Receipts: $ 240,272.43
Expenses: $ 253,804.69
January 1- July 6, 2020
Receipts:$ 230,218.39
Expenses: $ 288,080.33
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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