Because Lutherans love group pictures (pt. 2). Boundless Adventure was the theme of the the 2022 Southwestern Synod Youth Gathering in Houston last week. Emanuel's students and Pastor Marcus served, worshiped, and fellowshipped with youth from across our Synod. Thank you for your prayers as they had hands-on lessons about food insecurities, macheted invasive plants in the bayou, explored massive cisterns and environmental water issues, wrestled with humidity, and spent time making friends and memories on the beach. Catch a glimpse of their adventure here. We are better together.

Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

In-person, online on YouTube, and on radio KWED AM 1580.

Please refer to the updated 2022 Emanuel’s Covid-19 Policy here.

Rev. Wes Cain is the current campus pastor for the Texas Lutheran University community. Newly called to this position, Wes is excited about pouring into the lives of the students, faculty, and staff of his alma mater and being a part of the world-changing work of raising up disciples of Christ. Wes is a United Methodist elder and has previously pastored in congregations in central New Jersey, Kyle, Bourne, and Wimberley. His wife, Jessica, is an ELCA pastor currently serving at Living Word Lutheran Church in Buda. They have three amazing children: James, Joseph, and Rebekah.

We ask your prayers for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, as they contemplate what it means to Embody the Word, vote on ELCA constitution changes, and consider memorials sent to the Churchwide Assembly, including two sent by our synod regarding climate change. We look forward to seeing the results of the diligent participation of voting members from near and far, and wish everyone safe travels to and from Columbus, Ohio.

God is constantly at work in and through our church family. It is through your time and talents that we show the community and our church all that God is up to in our midst. Our hope and prayer is that you will find a way to serve with joy and happiness

Please share with the Stewardship Team your interests and ideas.

Surveys were emailed this week. You may also access the survey through the link below. Paper copies are available in the narthex and office. We look forward to hearing from you and finding out where God is calling us to be.

Students and Families are invited to join Emanuel’s Lutheran to watch the San Antonio Missions take on the Wichita Wind Surge in a late summer Texas League matchup on August 6th at 7pm. Come out to Nelson Wolff Stadium and enjoy the game, sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, eat a hotdog or two and hopefully enjoy the fireworks after a Missions Win!. Families are responsible for transportation, parking fees, and concessions. First 20 people to RSVP get a ticket on us. All others are $13 a person. RSVP to Connor at vicarconnor@elcseguin.org or 210-426-5343

Donations of the following items are welcome to make our morning successful!

Please bring drink donations to the box located in the church office marked for Rally Day. If you have a pop up canopy that we may borrow for that day, please let Vicar Connor or Emily Prochnow know so that we can arrange to get it before set up time on August 28th.

We need homemade cookies, brownies, and other treats (3 to a bag) for our teacher gift baskets. Please consider adding your homemade specialty to make these baskets extraordinary. They can be brought to the office August 22-25th. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex.  

All of Emanuel’s Ministry Teams gather on a single evening each month to collaborate, plan, and schedule 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 as we talk about upcoming projects with Congregational Care, Education, Outreach & Service, Stewardship, and Worship at Emanuel's.

FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP gathers Sunday, August 7 at Noon in the Women's Ministry Room. Please bring a favorite dish to share! This ministry is for widowed, divorced, and separated people. Donna Simmons is the contact.

SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB meets next on Thursday, August 18 from 11:30 – 1:30 in the Women’s Ministry Room. It is casserole time! There will be salad and desserts, too! Come enjoy the food and wonderful fellowship. Please RSVP to Donna Simmons by Tuesday, August 16.

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.

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.

Emanuel’s hosts a community Support Group for Caregivers currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other aging issues. Meeting next  August 27. Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen. You can reach Pastor John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851.

Schools in Seguin resume classes mid-August. Guadalupe County Ministerial Association invites you to PRAYER IN THE PARK as our community prays for students, teachers, and our schools before they return to the classroom. Please join us on Sunday, August 14 at 3:30pm at Seguin Central Park.

Sponsored by NAMI Guadalupe County and Artable Curiosities. Children will make art using creative thinking rooted in discovery, experimentation, and the exploration of materials at the Artable Curiosities studio, 959 East Kingsbury. Limited enrollment.

August 6, 9-Noon for ages 9-11

For information and registration, contact Jenny Beasley: 903-702-2149 or jypsibea@gmail.com

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.

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.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES begin on Sunday, August 21 at 1pm. Instruction for the year will take place monthly at both Emanuel’s and Spirit of Joy with a fall retreat at Camp Chrysalis. Please contact Pastor Marcus if you have an entering 6th grader ready to begin this rewarding journey of faith.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK: 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.

Online giving is safe, simple, and quick to do through our Vanco link. One time or recurring donations can be indicated.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.

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 also accessible via email.