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Announcements

SPECIAL CALLED ANNUAL MEETING rescheduled to Sunday, January 19, 2020 in light of the Point of Order brought to our attention on Sunday, December 29. Immediately following the celebration of Holy Communion, this meeting will take into consideration with potential action the 2020 budget and 2020 Council members.   PUB THEOLOGY meets the third Friday of the month. Join us on January 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Seguin Brewing Company for "Beer, Conversation & God."  GRIT AND GRACE OF CAREGIVING Whether personally or professionally, caregiving is both a rewarding and demanding task. In an effort, then, to gain some perspective, you are invited to join Pastor Darwin Huartson on Sundays, Feb. 2nd to 23rd  in the Women’s Ministry Room at 9:15am, to look at some guiding principles that can help you make the most of your caregiving experience. Using the best selling video by Jim Miller, “The Caregiver’s Book,” Pastor Darwin will share in conversation around seven guidelines to help define one’s role and task when caring for others.   TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY RETURNS on January 14 at 7:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center with a new study on Jesus Christ as we find him present in both the Old and New Testaments. What does the Old Testament teach us about the coming Son of God and how does the New Testament witness to those prophesies fulfilled?   COUNCIL RETREAT at Ebert Ranch Camp is January 24-26. This will be a time for our church staff and Council to plan, prepare, and pray about the year that is to come, all of our events, work on a new strategic plan, and implement new structures for our church leadership. Prayers for their time together is appreciated.

SWT HIGH SCHOOL GATHERING at Camp Chrysalis will be February 21-23. Registration for “Be (Loved)” closes on February 14. Please let Pastor Kelsie know if you are able to attend this great event. Registration costs are covered by the church, but we need to know numbers for cabin space. The earlier we know how many, the better!

A SPECIAL CALLED CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sunday, February 2, 2020 Vote to update the constitution to the ELCA model. Congregation Info Sessions were presented by the Council about the Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions on January 12 and 19. Click on the button below to review the revisions.

1999 Constitution to 2019 Model Comparison PDF

Looking Ahead

EMANUEL'S SUMMER 2020 SAVE THE DATES!

Summer Camp at Camp Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp June 28-July 3 (6-8th grade at Camp Chrysalis, and 8th to High School LYLE 1 at Ebert Ranch Camp) June 28-July 3 (High School LYLE 2 at Ebert Ranch Camp) July 12-17 (6-8th grade Confirmation program at Camp Chrysalis) July 12-15 (1-3rd grade Young's A at Camp Chrysalis) Other weeks and programs available at Cross Trails Ministry. Day Camp & VBS Week July 6-10 Day Camp from 8:30-3:30 for youth who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. July 6-10 VBS from 8:30-12:30 for 3-5 year olds. Registration opens in April. VOLUNTEERS will be needed.

High School Mission Trip: New Orleans, LA June 7-12 Registration open at Youthworks. Youthworks partners with many local non-profits and ministries including Exciet All Stars Sports Camp, ARC Mardi Gras Bead Recycling, Second Harvest Food Bank and more. Deposit due by May 25. Pastor Kelsie and Pastor Marcus can answer your questions about these fabulous summer experiences.

We see you!

Emanuel's Lutheran Church was featured on Christmas morning in the Seguin Gazette in the Seguin Scene section. Lovely to see images from the "Hope in the Holidays" concert and the Ladies Aid annual Bazaar.

Emanuel's Lutheran World Relief Quick Quilters have made the move from their third floor warren of rooms and closets to the more spacious and accessible first floor Blue Room. Stop by anytime to see what is going on here. They are always looking for new people interested in contributing to this international ministry.

150th Anniversary

150th ANNIVERSARY TEAM SIGNUPS Nine teams are in place to aid in this year’s celebrations. Find a team that fits your passions and sign up! Teams will meet monthly from Feb to Oct 2020 to coordinate and implement their assigned tasks. Team Leaders will also gather with the larger 150th Anniversary Task Force to share updates, schedules, and additional needs/help each team might have. Team Leads and contact information are on the signup sheets. Teams include: MEALS GUEST LIST & INVITATIONS MARKETING & PUBLICATION LOGISTICS COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS DECORATING ENTERTAINMENT CHILDREN & YOUTH ACTIVITIES 150th PICTORIAL DIRECTORY   150th COMMEMORATIVE PLATE As part of our Emanuel’s 150th birthday celebration, we have established a Commemorative Items Committee to design, order, and have available various gifts for the congregation. One such gift is a commemorative plate that requires a minimum order. The plate will feature new art on the front and our church history on the back. The cost of this china plate will be $20.00. If you’re interested in a plate, please sign-up in the narthex. Orders will need to be placed in the coming months.

Christian Education Opportunities

SUNDAYS AT 9:15 The Assembly Class (Family Life Center): Lessons from the Bible. The Heritage Class (307): Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study. The Joy Class (204): Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Preschool to High School Ministry Rotations This is the general schedule. Please check the calendar to confirm. 2nd Sunday: Sandbox Stories, Kindergarten to 4th Grade (during worship) ELYO, High School (9:15 - 10:15 a.m.) 3rd Sunday: Bible, Faith & Science 5th -8th Grade (during worship) Confirmation: 6th-8th Grade (after worship, schedule varies each month) ELYO: High Schoolers meeting monthly at 9:15 on the 2nd Sunday in the Youth Room off the Fellowship Hall for breakfast, discussion, service, games and fellowship. We also gather once a month for a fun outing. Check out the calendar for fellowship events!

WEEKDAY STUDIES Tuesday Morning Bible Study (Family Life Center): returns Jan. 14 at 7:30 a.m. Faith Circle (Women's Ministry Room): Third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Joy Circle (Women's Ministry Room): Second Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid (Women't Ministry Room): First Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. What Would Jesus Brew? (The Warehouse): Young Adults meeting First Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Pub Theology meets on the Third Friday of the month.

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