Because Lutherans work together: it is a joy when we can introduce a new generation to some very Lutheran ways of life. Deb H. shares this photo of her granddaughter Sara learning about flower arranging with the Floral Ministry last week. Thank you for your hard work, Sara! We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
All people gathering for activities on the church campus are encouraged to WEAR MASKS while inside, per the current CDC Guidelines.
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We stream directly to our church’s YouTube channel where worship services are archived. Our AV Team wants you to be aware that your face may show up online. During times like Holy Communion, processionals or recessionals, or during the singing of the hymns, the cameras will pan across the congregation. If for any reason you cannot be seen online, please contact Pastor Marcus immediately. We want to be attentive to all the needs of our church and its members. |
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HEALING HOLIDAYS – MAKING YOUR GRIEF COUNT
Sunday, November 14, 2021
3-5 p.m. in the Family Life Center
Grief during the Holidays is always challenging, and even more so in this past year. The season of the holidays renews memories, family ties, and traditions. We become painfully aware that our loved one is no longer present, and the pain of the loss is confused with the spirit of the season making it difficult for families to navigate.
This workshop will help identify resources that contribute to self-compassion and enhance resiliency. Participants will use the holidays to discover how their loved one can live on into their life story, using this special time to heal.
Led by Emanuel’s Visitation Pastor Darwin Huartson, this free workshop is in partnership with Porter-Loring Mortuaries in San Antonio. Reservations can be made with Bereavement Care Coordinator Donna Simmons by calling the church office at 830-379-5046.
If you are unable to attend at Emanuel's on November 14 but are still interested in the workshop then please check out additional times and locations here. Some are also offered virtually via Zoom. |
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PAINTED CHURCHES OF TEXAS TOUR
Saturday, December 11, 2021
The Painted Churches of Texas are a gorgeous collection of 100 year old plus churches that share a storied history, beautiful interior paintings, and cathedral-like architecture. This tour is hosted by Emanuel’s Congregation Care Team and Senior Care Ministries and led by the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce. We will begin our tour at 9:15 a.m. in Schulenberg, so please make sure to gather in the Mountain St. parking lot by 7:45 a.m. to caravan.
RSVP no later than Monday, November 22 with Donna Simmons so that lunch reservations and tour guides can be set. Bring money for lunch and any gifts you might wish to purchase. Emanuel's will pay registration fees for the tour.
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PASTORAL CARE TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP
CALLING ALL ELVES! The Emanuel's Pastoral Care Team could use a little extra help between now and Christmas. A few small projects are in the works for our homebound members, but we'd also like to have a team of volunteers ready to pitch in when the unexpected phone call comes requesting unforeseen needs during the holidays. Please call the office by December 1st if you can do any of the following.
- BAKING ELVES: We could use home baked cookies packaged in baggies of 6 and freezable. These are great for our home visits during the season.
- ELVES WITH SLEIGHS: Teams of traveling elves who could make a few deliveries in early December are needed. Schedules are flexible!
- ASSEMBLY LINE ELVES: Are you good at packing boxes? Hired!
- CRAFTY ELVES: If you are cranking out dozens of festive craft projects this year, let us know.
- SPUR OF THE MOMENT ELVES: We might need someone to run to the store or some such errand. Let us know if we can call you on short notice.
- WONDER ELVES: Have a skill set we haven't thought of yet? Please share!
- DONOR ELVES: Funds to make this all possible are always appreciated.
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BLUE SANTA GIFT WRAPPING
Nov. 23. from 4-5pm and Nov. 29 from 6-7pm
1500 E. Court St. #200
The Emanuel's Outreach & Service Team invites you to help spread good cheer in our community! We are teaming up with the Seguin Police Department to wrap gifts for Blue Santa. Wear an Emanuel's T-Shirt if you have one. Meet up with Sarah Kennedy and the team at Blue Santa Headquarters, the old Bealls at 1500 E. Court St. #200.
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BE A SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGER!
Monday, December 6, 2021
9am - 9pm at Walmart
Emanuel’s will participate in the 2021 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign on Monday, December 6. Bell Ringers are needed from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Market Entrance at Walmart. All you have to do is SMILE, RING A SMALL BELL and SAY THANK YOU. If standing is a problem for you, a chair will be provided.
Please call Frances Vinyard at 830-481-7726 if you can give one or two hours of your time. We can pair you with a group or you can bring the whole clan.
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It is fun to see members of the Emanuel's family making headlines. Shout out to Jonathan Zitelman (hiding in the blue shirt) for getting started on the 2022 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis. And a big congratulations to Mickey Cavin for being named Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month for November. |
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Our LWR quilts, healthcare kits, and school kits have been delivered! A huge thank you (photo left) to TLU students Daniel and Paul, Believe It Foundation Program Director Keith, Quick Quilter Shiryl (not pictured), and Pastor Marcus! On the right is the crew at St. John Lutheran in Marion with our own Greg Ander peeking out on the left. |
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ADVENT DECORATING
Sunday, November 21
immediately following worship
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Our goal for the day is to assemble and decorate both trees, fluff and hang the wreaths and garland, and hang the Chrismons. Anyone who is available to lend a hand, even for just 10 minutes, would be greatly appreciated. We will complete the decorations throughout the week leading up to Thanksgiving and the First Sunday of Advent.
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ADVENT WREATH MAKING
Sunday, November 28
at 9am in the Fellowship Hall
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We’ve got all the supplies for families to make a wreath to take home for the Advent season.
Join us in the Fellowship Hall and get crafty with greenery, candles, ribbon, and baubles. Wreaths will be blessed during worship at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
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MIDWEEK ADVENT WORSHIP
Wednesdays at 12:05pm
December 1, 8, 15 & 22
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You are invited to join us in the Sanctuary for a time of prayers and song as we prepare for Christmas. Luncheon to follow in the Women's Ministry Room.
Midweek Advent offerings support ELCA World Hunger. Together we can creatively and courageously work toward a just world where all are fed.
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ADVENT HOLY YOGA
Wednesdays at 6pm
December 1, 8, 15 & 22
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Pastor Kelsie invites you every Wednesday evening during Advent to join her as we center our minds and bodies in the Spirit and prepare for the birth of the Christ Child. No experience necessary. Please bring water and a mat.
Holy Yoga meets in the Family Life Center from 6-7pm.
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Monday, November 15th @6:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
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All of Emanuel’s Ministry Teams now gather on a single evening each month to collaborate, plan, and schedule for upcoming events and ministry projects.
Council Members act as team leaders/coordinators, but Ministry Teams are open to, and run by, everyone in the congregation.
Please join us on the 15th!
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Council Listening Sessions begin this month
In preparation for our Sunday, December 12th Annual Meeting three learning and discussions session are being scheduled for Sunday, November 21st, November 28th, and December 5th, at 9:00am in the Family Life Center. Please join us! Zoom links will be provided for people at home. The sessions will be recorded for additional listening for those not able to be present.
Discussion topics include the proposed 2022 budget, nominations for church council, and ministry programs for 2022. There will be plenty of time for questions. Per Continuing Resolution 10.01.B21, immediately following the 3rd learning and discussion session, the congregation will prepare for voting at the annual meeting. Instructions for this process will be outlined in the coming weeks.
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IT IS TAMALE TIME!
Sales begin October 31st
Emanuel's Youth are selling frozen Delicious Tamales from San Antonio. Proceeds go towards the 2022 National Youth Gathering and other summer events. If you can, buy a dozen tamales ... or three!
We've got traditional pork, spicy pork, chicken, and bean & jalapeno. Each is $12/dozen. Place your order with any youth or in the church office. Make sure to submit your payment when you place your order. Orders due by November 30. Pick up on December 7 from 4-6 in the Women's Ministry Room or December 12 after church.
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2022 NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING
Registration is open!
Registration for the 2022 National Youth Gathering is open for all youth who will complete 8th grade in 2022 through those graduating high school in 2022. Early bird registration closes November 21st and prices will jump considerably as we get into the new year so please, please, get your youth registered soon.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION at 10:30 a.m.
Ignite! KIDS (First Floor): Gather in the IGNITE! KIDS room in the 1st Floor Green Classroom at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday Mornings for song and Bible stories. Age groups will transition to different rooms following the gathering time then return to families in worship for Communion.
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Ignite! KIDS needs you! Our Sunday morning children and youth program is growing, and that means we also have a growing need for adult leaders. To sign up to serve on a day that is convenient for you please check out our SignUp Genius link here. |
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SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES at 9:15 a.m.
THE HERITAGE CLASS: Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study led by various class members meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in room 304. The fall study is Celebrating God.
PASTOR MARCUS' CLASS: resumes in December looking at the “Life, Legacy, and Writings of Martin Luther: A Video Discussion:”
WEEKDAY STUDIES
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Faith Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Third Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
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Joy Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Second Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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Ladies Aid (Women’s Ministry Room): First Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
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Let Us Not Grow Weary
“Lifelines” is a publication that shares stories of what is being done with the dollars we give, both as a congregation and as individuals, to Lutheran Disaster Relief and ELCA World Hunger. I do not know how the various stories are selected, but I do know that they represent hundreds, perhaps thousands, of stories from around the world. Summaries of just two of the stories follow, and they happened right here in the U.S.
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Thursday, November 18th
11:30 a.m.
Women’s Ministry Room.
This month will feature a turkey and dressing dinner with yummy sides and desserts. Please RSVP by Monday, November 15th to Donna Simmons. We will have a good time kicking off the holidays together.
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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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MUSIC MINISTRY includes the Jubilation Singers Choir and Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir. Heavenly Ringers meets at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings followed by Jubilation Singers at 7:30. 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 1st 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 Sunday of each month at Noon. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, separated, and simply lonely people. Donna Simmons is the contact.
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3rd THURSDAY SENIOR SOCIAL meets on the 3rd Thursday (or other specified day) each month at 11:30. This fun group gathers for lunch, conversation, and games. 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 Sherry 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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DO YOU PLAY 42? A group of domino players are excited to start playing the game 42 at Emanuel’s on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Experienced players are invited to pull up a chair and join in the fun with “The 42 Crew.” Please contact Alton Mattke at 433-1193 and he can answer all your questions.
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP:
Emanuel’s hosts a community Support Group for Caregivers currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other aging issues. Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen. You can reach Rev. John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851.
Meeting in the Family Life Center at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays
November 17 (repeated Saturday, Nov. 20)
December 15 (repeated Saturday, Dec. 18)
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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: 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. Egg cartons are not needed at this time.
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THE GARDEN 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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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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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.
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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. The current house is at 503 E. Pine St If you can help out, please contact Garry Miller at 830-534-3290 or glmiller1948@gmail.com.
The Ecumenical build days for Habitat are as follows at 8am:
October 30, November 20, and December 4
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During the fall 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.
We encourage you to call before stopping by. Everyone is still accessible via email. Thanks for understanding our need pace ourselves during these very trying times.
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COVID-19 SAFETY
As a large worshipping community that gathers, please keep in mind the best Covid-19 Safety Practices:
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Wear a mask at all times while in public buildings
- Get vaccinated
- Practice great hygiene
- Physically distance from those who do not live or travel with you
- Stay home if you have a fever or do not feel well
- Quarantine for 10 days if you test positive for Covid-19 and have no symptoms
- Inform the church if you were Covid-19 positive while in the building so that we can alert people you may have come into contact with
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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- Nov 09, 2021
Receipts: $ 364,824.42
Expenses: $ 417,664.13
January 1- Nov 9, 2020
Receipts: $ $ 355,801.61
Expenses: $ 472,104.76
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 below or 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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