Because Lutherans love a service project. While we are accustomed to being on the giving end of a service project it is also amazing to be a recipient! Thank you to Cub Scout Pack 107 for replacing our dilapidated dumpster fence. Your hard work makes the corner of Mountain and Bowie Streets look so much nicer and helps us to a better neighbor. We are better together. | |
Anthropologist Pat Caplan has said, “Food is never ‘just food,’ and its significance can never be only nutritional.” By preparing and sharing food we share parts of our stories with others. Through ELCA World Hunger our church supports ministries that go beyond providing calories to people in need. | |
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Emanuel's Annual Congregation Meeting is Sunday, December 11, 2022, immediately following the celebration of Holy Communion. This meeting will take into consideration with potential action the 2023 proposed budget, church council nominees and synod delegates.
COUNCIL LISTENING SESSIONS
In preparation for our Sunday, December 11th Annual Meeting three learning and discussion session are scheduled for Sunday, November 20, November 27, and December 4, at 9:15am in the Chapel, and Monday, November 21 at 6:30pm in the Women’s Ministry Room during the All-Ministry Team Meeting Night. Discussion topics include, but are not limited to, the proposed 2023 budget, nominations for church council, and ministry programs for 2023. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
ALL-MINISTRY TEAM MEETING NIGHT
Join us on Monday, November 21 at 6:30pm in the Women’s Ministry Room. 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.
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Advent begins soon. During this season of preparation we not only look forward to the celebration of Christmas but we also pause to reflect on what God has done for us and we are invited to see what God is doing in our own lives right now. Opportunities for this reflection and exploration through worship, fellowship, and service with family and friends of Emanuel's will be shared here each week. | |
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ADVENT DECORATING
Sunday, November 20
immediately following worship
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 appreciated.
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ADVENT WREATH MAKING
Sunday, November 27 at 9am
Women's Ministry Room.
We’ve got all the supplies for families to make a wreath to take home for the Advent season. Come be crafty with us! Wreaths will be blessed during worship.
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As Christmas and the season of giving nears, we are excited to have the opportunity to join with others in the community during Blue Santa Gift wrapping. Though you can select many dates to assist with wrapping presents, Emanuel's Lutheran Church and Day School would like to show up as a group on November 29 and December 8.
Please contact Sarah Kennedy at (281) 734-3845 or sarah13kennedy@gmail.com to share your interest and receive
updates as the time comes.
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Vespers Tickets Available | Emanuel's friends will be joining the TLU School of Music for Christmas Vespers on December 2-4 in Jackson Auditorium as we welcome the holiday season. Contact Donna Simmons if you need tickets or order your own at the link below. | | | |
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SHARE THE GOOD MOOs!!!
With your donations, poinsettias will grace the sanctuary of Emanuel’s this Christmas and ELCA Good Gifts will make a difference throughout the world. You may honor or remember a loved one by supporting the ELCA Good Gifts Project (any dollar amount or as indicated on the specific ornament) and/or with a poinsettia ($12 each). Check out the decorated trees in the narthex and by the chapel.
Forms and payments may be put in an envelope and placed in the offering basket, given to our advent tree attendants, or delivered to the church office.
Deadline to ensure poinsettias for Christmas is Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.
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MUSIC MINISTRY AT THE BIG RED BARN
Friday, December 9
in the Little White Church
starting at 6:15pm
Country Christmas is a family affair with food, music, lights, and Santa. Admission is $5/adult and $3/child. Join us at 390 Cordova Road to support our amazing musicians and have a merry time!
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CALLING ALL
COOKIE BAKERS!!!
The Congregational Care Team is seeking home-baked treats for our homebound members to be delivered in December. We will repackage to make sure everyone gets a nice assortment.
Please bring your sweet treats to the church office by Tuesday, December 12.
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ELF-Tastic!
A movie afternoon is almost upon us! Partnering with Spirit of Joy, our Education Team and Vicars invite you and your family to join us at Spirit of Joy on Sunday, December 4 at 1:30pm to eat, paint ornaments, enjoy some time of fellowship, and watch the movie "Elf" together. Our craft will be led by the master artist Geraldine Jordan so we hope you can attend.
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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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HOLIDAY PARADE AND STROLL
The Day School Board of Directors and staff invites you to come support our ministry at this year's Holiday Parade and the Downtown Sip-n-Stroll. Our Day School will be hosting a parade float entitled the "ELDS Express" on Thursday, December 1 and a booth at Central Park on Friday, December 2 as a part of this year's downtown festivities. Our booth will feature information on the church and Day School, crafts for kids, and delicious hot chocolate made by one of our students' parents. We hope you can stop by!
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Emanuel's Book Club
Sunday, November 20
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The NEA Big Read Seguin this year is reading the book “Heartland” by Sarah Smarsh. Emanuel’s is proud to be joining TLU, the Seguin Public Library, and other local groups as we broaden our understanding or our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience.
Free copies of “Heartland” are available in the narthex and church office.
Please join our book discussion led by Cathy Anderson on Sunday, November 20 at 9:15 in the Family Life Center.
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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 fall study is God's Exceptional Choice: Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Judges, 1 Samuel, Ephesians.
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
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Floor Green Room near elevator): Preschool to 5th graders are invited to join the Education Team for a brand new, rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am. We start together for song, Bible story, and then head off to our group projects.
November Children's Sunday School (Preschool to 5th Grade)
11/6 – Noah’s Ark – Science
11/13- Noah’s Ark – Creative Drama
11/20 – Noah’s Ark- Bible Skills
11/27 – First Sunday of Advent - Art
CONFIRMATION CLASS meets next on Sunday, December 11 at 1pm at Spirit of Joy. Instruction for the year will take place monthly at both Emanuel’s and Spirit of Joy.
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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 - Nov 15, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 338,592.56
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 393,750.00
Operating Expenses: $ 414,873.33 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - Nov 15, 2021
Church Offering Receipts: $ 371,545.84
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: 376,249.97
Operating Expenses: $ 433,717.58
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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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 also accessible via email.
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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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