Because Lutherans are informed:
we are ever alert to what is happening in our community, our state, our nation, and the world. So very much monitoring at this time. And maybe even a little fear. "While fear wants us to believe we are alone, faith knows differently." (Rev. Crystal Hardin)
We are in this together. We are better together. We may be apart, but we are not alone.
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Greetings from Pastor Marcus
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No Gatherings AT the Church,
BUT the Church Still Gathers
There are so many ways to connect to our worship opportunities right now! Pastor Kelsie and team have us linked up to SoundCloud, YouTube, Facebook, and the Radio.
- Watch Sunday morning services at 10:30 a.m. Live on Facebook and YouTube. This Sunday's bulletin is below.
- Archived videos of worship services will be posted on YouTube.
- Audio versions of Sunday worship services, Wednesday Midday Lenten services, and Holden Evening Prayers will be posted on SoundCloud.
- As always, Emanuel's Sunday Morning Worship Services are live at 10:30 a.m. KWED AM 1580 Seguin Radio. You can live stream the radio broadcast at http://live.mystreamplayer.com/kwedam
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There will be a
bulletin linked for each Sunday Worship Service. You may download and/or print that now to have at the ready. Perhaps watch the service on your phone and follow along with the bulletin on a desktop computer. Or visa-versa.
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We know how challenging it is for everyone to plan their days and weeks ahead at the moment. Things are changing quickly. We hope to reach out via the web on the following days:
- Monday: Pastoral Greeting for the Week at 9 am -ish on Facebook and YouTube.
- Tuesday: Wilderness Devotion Reflection at 10 am on Facebook and Soundcloud.
- Wednedsay Morning: Wilderness Devotion Reflection at 10 am on Facebook and SoundCloud/
- Wednesday Evening: Holden Evening Worship at 7 pm on Facebook, YouTube, and SoundCloud.
- Thursday: Weekly Newsletter via email. Like this one!
- Friday: Wilderness Devotion Reflection at 10 am on Facebook and SoundCloud
- Sunday: Morning Worship at 10:30 am on KWED 1580, Facebook Live, YouTube, and SoundCloud.
Most will be archived so that you can watch and/or listen when time allows. We are trying, y'all!
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ILLUSTRATED MINISTRY is offering a free set of coloring pages with prayers . Their team met this week to write and illustrate a set of three prayers for when you feel anxious. Please share with others!
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In response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the Emanuel's Lutheran Church office will be staffed sporadically until further notice. We are mostly working from home and will be accessible via
email
and telephone. You may continue to call us at 830-379-5046. Messages will be checked daily. We continue to hold each of you and your families in our prayers. We are BETTER TOGETHER… even if it is virtually!
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A big
THANK YOU to the disinfecting and
cleaning crew that came out on Monday to rid the church building of germ-y bugs and such. The place has a lovely air of Clorox bleach. Pauline continues to tackle door handles, switch plates, and all the hide-y places where gross things linger. This is unglamerous work, to be sure. Keep up the hand washing at home.
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Please continue your financial support for the ongoing ministries of Emanuel's Lutheran Church. There are numerous ways to do so during this unique season of being church.
Online giving is 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
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through
email
or phone.
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March 17, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
The health of our church family, and of the public, is important to the Council and Staff of Emanuel' Lutheran Church. As we monitor the situation, the following provisions are now in place:
- Gatherings on campus are suspended at this time.
- Worship services on campus are CANCELED through April 3, 2020. This includes Sundays as well as midweek services.
- Nursing home services are CANCELED.
- Hospital visitation is limited. Pastors may not have access to patients.
- Council Members will contact Emanuel's members as information needs to be shared.
Things we CAN do at this time:
- Worship with us online!
- Follow us on Facebook and join our Daily Devotional page.
- Let the office know if you or a loved one is in the hospital.
- Keep in touch with your Pew Pals. Need a virtual Pew Pal? Email the church office and we will pair you up.
- Pray daily with us at 12:05.
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EMANUEL'S SUMMER
2020
SAVE THE DATES (as best we know right now)
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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.
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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.
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Christian Education Opportunities
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Please know that ALL of these activities are suspended at this time. As soon as everyone is given the green light we look forward to reactivating these vital ministry components at Emanuel's.
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POSTONED: 1
st
COMMUNION CLASSES
will be held on Sundays
March 22, 29 and April 5
from 9:15-10:15am in the Women’s Ministry Room. All 5
th
grader and older youth who have not participated in the class and are wishing to do so are invited. We will gather for study, fellowship, and during our last gathering, will bake the bread used for Holy Communion at the Maundy Thursday service. It will be at this service, Thursday, April 9
th
at 7pm, that 1
st
Communion students and their families will celebrate the Meal together. Please reach out to Pastor Marcus to get your youth on the list for this year’s classes.
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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!
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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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Submit a brief, yet detailed description of your event to
info@emanuels-seguin.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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