Because Lutherans are good at making plans: pandemic plans are no exception. " A Plan to Safely and Purposefully Join Together" has been composed by Emanuel's Executive Council and will be discussed at a Special Called Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 26th via Zoom. Please pray for our church leaders as they carefully discern the most prudent ways forward. W e are in this together. We are better together. We may be apart, but we are not alone.

No Gatherings AT the Church,
BUT the Church Still Gathers

Find our services, videos, and podcasts on SoundCloud , YouTube , Facebook and Radio KWED AM 1580.

Join us on Sundays at 10:30
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Easter 7
The Ascension

Each week Sunday school curriculum developer (and former summer camp Arts and Crafts director) Dr. Dawn Rundman and her family will host Family Sunday School.

Each episode presents a lesson based on Lectionary readings that families can watch together. The Bible story, illustrations, and other content are based on Spark: Activate Faith Lectionary Sunday school lessons.
We want to know what you are doing! Please drop Sherry a line at sherry.hardwick@emanuels-seguin.org . You are missed! This is a great way to be neighborly and check in with each other.
Council Member Linda Salt shares these photos of the new window installation. 92 windows in all! Our building has needed these energy efficient, double paned windows for awhile now. The timing has actually been good for such a project. THANK YOU , again, to our Property Stewards and Council for volunteering your time to supervise the weeks-long installation process.
Emanuel's Day School Director Ms. Bowers shares the following taste of summer, giving us all permission to indulge in frozen fun fare and sticky grins. ELDS started their summer schedule on May 4th. Each week has a theme and summer fun activities. This week is "Under the Sea" and includes fun snacks, sand box fun, water fun, and the Disney movie Finding Dory.
Angela Khabeb leads Gather's May devotional "Plenty good ...

As many Bible study groups continue to meet remotely due to stay-at-home orders across the country, Gather is excited to share that Angela T. Khabeb, author of the May 2020 devotional, "Plenty good room" has created a series of videos to accompany...

www.gathermagazine.org
 CAMP EMANUEL'S
IS ENROLLING FOR
SUMMER 2020

For more information or to RSVP please call the Day School office 830-372-0332
Confirmation Classes continue online via Zoom. Kudos to PK for imaginative digital games keeping 25 middle schoolers engaged and enlightened!

Looks like Confirmation Sunday will be postponed until the fall. This important milestone is best celebrated with family and friends. That means YOU, the entire Emanuel's congregation!
Summer Music 2020
Tom has been getting the Music Suite organized, and he wants you to get ORGAN-IZED too! Have you always wanted to try your hand at the king of instruments? Now is your chance!
SUMMER VBS/CAMP UPDATES:

VBS/Day Camp has been cancelled this summer per the Cross Trails board and staff, as well as the overall safety of our campers and volunteers.

Decisions on onsite camp, for those heading to Chrysalis and Ebert Ranch Camp, will be announced on Friday, May 22, 2020 by Cross Trails.
In response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the Emanuel's Lutheran Church office staff is working from home.

Transitional Phase 1:

  • Our church staff will begin a more full time transition back to the office beginning June 1st. 
  • We will stagger who is in the office and who is working from home each day, keeping a total of three staff in the office at any one time. 
  • Our staff will be working 8am to 5pm Monday through Thursday and limited times on Friday. 
  • Call the office before making a trip to the church. It is best to make an appointment to speak with staff. There will be very limited seating in the reception area. Remain in reception until a staff member comes to you and welcomes you into their office.
  • Please remember, for the safety of our staff, other visitors, and those with whom we do ministry, masks must be worn at all times on the church campus.

Everyone is still accessible via email and telephone. You may continue to call us at 830-379-5046. Messages are checked daily. 

We continue to hold each of you and your families in our prayers. We are BETTER TOGETHER… even if it is virtually!
THANK YOU for your continued financial support of the ongoing ministries of Emanuel's Lutheran 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
Giving comparison for 2019-2020:

May 1-18, 2019: $17,628.51
May 12-18, 2019: $6,806.21

May 1-18, 2020: $14,264.00
May 12-18, 2020: $8,033.00

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
(830) 379-5046
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