The Seguin community gathered at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Tuesday evening to honor the lives lost in the Uvalde school shooting. 21 chairs were displayed to remember each of the 21 victims lost in the tragedy. We gathered to pray. We gathered as community to lament. We gathered as children of God to witness to the Light that shines in the darkness. We are better together.
📷: Felicia Frazar, Seguin Gazette
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Pray – the Service of Lament, Prayer, and Hope crafted by Pastor Marcus for Thursday's vigil can be read here.
Donate blood – book an appointment at University Health System in San Antonio, South Texas Blood and Tissue in San Antonio, New Braunfels, etc. or check other local outlets.
Donate funds – you can give to the Southwestern Texas Synod Disaster Response Team electronically here. Checks may be made to the SWT Synod, Memo: Disaster Team and mailed to the synod office at 1090 Oestreich Dr., Seguin, TX 78155 . Contributions will be used locally as concrete needs are identified in the coming days.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Masks are encouraged but no longer required on the church campus.
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THE CHURCH ISN'T COOL YET
We could make a fiery Pentecost joke here, but it's just too hot outside. And inside, too. Parts have been ordered to fix the AC but it is likely that the repairs cannot be made until next week.
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Please consider joining us for worship at home via our live stream on YouTube or on radio KWED.
- If you do want to sweat and come to church remember that it's Pentecost and to wear red.
- Graduates will be recognized this Sunday, June 5th.
- The potluck has been moved to June 19th.
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We are hoping that AC issues will be resolved this week, but shipping may interfere with our timeline, and as temperatures keep soaring to 100+, the All Church Potluck has been re-scheduled to Sunday, June 19th.
Thank you for your patience! We want your potato salad to remain at a healthy temperature - and you, too!
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SYNOD ASSEMBLY: June 10-12 Allan Bode, Marsha Schroeder, Pastor Kelsie, and Pastor Marcus will be participating as voting members in the 2022 Southwestern Synod Assembly in New Braunfels. This annual gathering meets to approve budgets, hear reports from Synod committees and officers, hear updates on the work of the ELCA, learn, worship, and fellowship with other church leaders, and see the work of the Spirit alive in our Synod. Please take a moment to hold this gathering and these leaders in your thoughts and prayers.
PASTOR MARCUS OUT OF OFFICE June 12 -19. Please reach out to Pastor Kelsie or Pastor John during this time for any pastor care or church ministry needs. Pastor Marcus will be return, bright-eyed and bushy tailed on Monday, June 20.
NO COUNCIL MEETING IN JUNE. Emanuel’s Congregation Council will resume regularly scheduled Tuesday evening meetings at 6:30 pm on July 12.
NO MINISTRY TEAM MEETING IN JUNE. Emanuel’s next All-Ministry Meeting Night will be Monday, July 18.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 13-16 5:30 -7:30 pm
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We're partnering with Spirit of Joy and First Presbyterian again this year to put on VBS June 13-16 from 5:30 -7:30 pm. VBS includes dinner and is fun for the whole family! Registration forms are below. Parents of children who have not yet completed Kinder will be required to attend. Deadline to register is Monday, June 6.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen cooking, serving, and cleaning up after dinner, to help teach arts and crafts and games, to help with the family group, to help with check-in and out, and volunteers to help during transition times. Chat with PK to sign up to volunteer!
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There’s always a tricky tension in the Christian life between God’s providence and our allowance to rebel or obey. Tilt too far one way, and we’re puppets; too far the other way and were cozying up to deism and a God who might be historically revered but not personally known. The book of Acts is filled with odd stories describing the Spirit’s guidance. |
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JULY 11-15, 2022
8:30 - Noon
3rd Floor Music Suite
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Emanuel's Music Ministry presents a Summer Youth Handbell Camp for youth entering grades 3-7. Camp will introduce music to young people and activities in handbell playing. The group will present a piece of music on Sunday, July 17 during worship at 10:30 a.m. Director of Music Tom Engler can answer your questions. Please register by July 6. |
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP will NOT meet in June.
SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB gathers next on Thursday, June 16th from 11:30-1:30 in the Women's Ministry Room. Bring your favorite salad to share! Please RSVP to Donna Simmons by Tuesday, June 14th.
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THE SUMMER SINGERS are taking over as the Jubilation Singers go on holiday. Beginning June 12th, join us in the sanctuary by the piano at 10am on Sunday mornings for rehearsal. Summer is a great, informal time to try something new. Please try us! Questions? Reach out to the Director of Music Tom Engler at Thomas@elcseguin.org or catch him after worship. |
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Participating in a small group is a meaningful way to be a part of the life of the church. Emanuel's hosts an array of small groups that feed the soul, the body, and the heart of individuals and the church as a whole. For more information about Small Groups at Emanuel's and how you can participate please reference our website here.
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Emanuel's Lutheran Church is grateful to partner with other non-profit organizations in Seguin and the surrounding area. For more information about Emanuel's Partners in Service please reference our website here. |
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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 summer study is Partners in a New Creation: Isaiah, John, Revelation.
THE JOY CLASS: Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Gathers at 9:15 on the First Sunday of the month in the Women's Ministry Room.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK: May is the last month of Sunday School as we enter into summer. We will relaunch with a new format in the Fall featuring new ways of learning about the Bible including art, music, cooking, and science! Keep an eye out for more information. If this has piqued your interest, contact PK about how you can become more involved in our students' faith formation on Sunday mornings!
SYNOD YOUTH GATHERING
July 24-29, 2022
When the national youth gathering was canceled, youth workers from our synod banded together to create a national gathering-like experience for our youth on the same dates, July 24-29, 2022, in Houston! Youth who have completed 8th grade through 12th grade are invited to register here using the discount code ELC22. Contact Pastor Kelsie for more information.
SUMMER CAMP WITH CROSS TRAILS MINISTRY
June 19-29 and June 26-July 1
We've got youth attending camp during two different weeks this summer, June 19-29 and June 26-July 1, with Pastor Marcus at camp the second week. There are still spots available in most programs. If your youth is interested in attending camp, please contact PK ASAP to get registered. Learn more about Cross Trails Summer Camps here. |
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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:
Jan 1 - May 31, 2022
Receipts: $ 192,648.67
Expenses: $ 218,228.34
Jan 1 - May 31, 2021
Receipts: $ 198,958.43
Expenses: $ 211,928.35
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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Sunday worship bulletins now have the following information on the back page. Please ask an usher if you need assistance giving through our new QR code published in each bulletin and posted in the narthex.
"GIVING AT EMANUEL’S: Donations and tithes to the church may be given in several ways. Offering envelopes are available in the pews, offerings may be mailed to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis Street Seguin, TX 78155, or given online through https://tinyurl.com/emanuelsgiving or scanned with QR Code below. Please contact the church office to discuss other means of giving. We appreciate everyone’s input as we learn to be the church in new ways." |
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Emanuel's regular office hours are 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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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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