Because Lutherans usher in the changing seasons: Welcome Autumn! Welcome Day School apple prints, pumpkin spice, long shadows, anything plaid, soup, cooler nights, an air of thankfulness. Look for more preschool autumnal adorableness below. We are in this together. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER. We may be apart, but we are not alone.
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MONDAY'S FACEBOOK MESSAGE
FROM PASTOR MARCUS
A few quick updates and announcements for the week!
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Join us on Sundays at 10:30 online
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As we inch towards safely returning to in-person worship our first trial run will be on Sunday, September 27 at 8:00 a.m. on the church lawn at the corner of Travis and Mountain Streets. Services on this date will also be online and on the radio at our regular 10:30 a.m. worship time.
Items to bring to Worship on the Lawn:
- Mask for safety of others
- Chair or blanket to sit on
- Umbrella, hat, and/or sunglasses
- Something to drink
- Rejoicing heart and voice
Please Remember:
- 6-feet of distance between all parties
- We will want to hug, but please wave from a distance instead
- "Sharing of the Peace" will be done by waving or offering a distanced sign of peace
- Communion will be practiced from our seats with prepackaged elements
- Offering may be dropped off upon arrival or departure in designated baskets
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP TO BEGIN
OCTOBER 4, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
As COVID-19 transmission rates continue to fall in Guadalupe County the Emanuel's Church Council has approved resuming in-person worship in the sanctuary. Detailed information will be coming your way soon.
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It’s that time of year again! Starting October 1st our youth will be selling frozen tamales from Delicious Tamales in San Antonio to help fund youth trips, camperships, and any other faith-filled-fun we can manage! Help support our youth by buying a few dozen tamales. Flavor options include traditional pork, spicy pork, chicken, and bean and jalapeño, each for $12 a dozen. Contact one of our many youth to place an order, or call the church. Orders must be placed with payment. |
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“ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' "
- Mark 12:30
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DEVOTIONAL PODCAST
Join Pastor Kelsie, Pastor Marcus, Pastor Megan (Spirit of Joy), Pastor Andy (First Presbyterian), and Pastor Paul (St. John, Marion) each week for the Faces of Our Faith devotional podcast. Devotional Booklets are available to download at the link below. If you need a print version please contact the office at info@emauels-seguin.org.
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THE CARE CLOSET
at Emanuel's
For the last few years the Emanuel's office has maintained a small Care Closet for people who come to our door during the day in need. We provide a list of area resources, prayer if requested, a bottle of water, and often a bag of items for the individual. This is not a formal ministry of the church, but an effort to extend compassion to our siblings who come to us for comfort. Our small closet can always use the following: protein bars and other small snacks, gift cards to walkable food places like Dairy Queen, new socks, hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, feminine products, etc.). As winter approaches, new warm hats and gloves would be well received. Donations are welcome at any time.
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CHRIST IN OUR HOME
October, November, December
Pick up your fourth quarter Christ in Our Home daily devotional. Pocket size and large print editions are available in a box a the Mountain Street entrance of the church. Let us know if you need one delivered.
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Small groups are returning to campus! Please know that masks are required in the building at all times unless seated. Social distancing of 6ft is to be maintained. Groups are not to exceed 15 participants. There is no sharing of snacks at this time. Rooms are to be left sanitized and tidied for other groups.
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JUBLILATION SINGERS resume Wednesday choir rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Suite.
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JOY CIRCLE will meet on Thursday, October 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center on the 3rd floor.
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FAITH CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center on the 3rd floor.
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HERITAGE BIBLE CLASS gathers on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center on the 3rd floor.
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LWR QUICK QUILTERS meet on Monday mornings in their first floor sewing rooms.
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PROPERTY STEWARDS gather on Tuesday mornings and as needed to tend to physical needs of the church and Day School facilities.
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WWJB (What Would Jesus Brew?) meets on First Fridays at 7pm on Zoom. WWJB is our once-a-month young adult fellowship where we talk about life, faith, movies ... anything and everything. When we're able to, we will gather once again at Seguin Brewing Company to enjoy their awesome pizza, cola, and brewed beverages. Contact Pastor Kelsie for Zoom link.
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CONFIRMATION CLASS meets monthly via Zoom with students and leaders from Emanuel's. Spirit of Joy and St. John Marion.
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Tuesdays at the GARDEN OF EATIN' from 9-11. In September we are cleaning up and thinking about fall planting. The garden is open to the community at all times, but Wayne will be there on Tuesdays to answer questions and get you started.
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD is taking donations. Oatmeal, canned soup, empty egg cartons (esp. 18 count) , and personal care products are needed now.
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Johnny Appleseed Prayer
Oh, the Lord is good to me,
And so I thank the Lord
For giving me the things I need
The sun, and the rain, and the apple seed.
The Lord is good to me.
-Anonymous
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September 26th is Johnny Appleseed's Birthday! We are celebrating in all of our classes. There is a lot of Red and apples at the school this week. |
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September 24, 2020 UPDATE:
Emanuel's Congregation Council has approved in-person worship, inside the sanctuary, to begin Sunday, October 4th at 10:30 a.m. Guadalupe County positivity rate reached 2.94% on September 18, 2020 which allows us to enter Phase 3 of our return protocols. Sunday Worship will still be streamed on Facebook and on the radio.
This coming Sunday, September 27th, we will have our first in-person worship service at 8:00 a.m. on the lawn at the corner of Travis and Mountain Streets. Please wear a mask, bring a chair or blanket, and a drink if you wish.
See the updated 2020 Covid-19 Return to Church Plan outline below for more details on worship specifics, small group ministries, and other gathering policies. Keep in your prayers our leaders as they continue to be the church while navigating strange waters. It is with great care and compassion for all that we move forward.
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Emanuel's Office Staff is working remotely. Staff may be in the office as needed or by appointment Mondays through Thursdays from 8-5. Don't forget to wear a mask on the church campus. Everyone is still accessible via email and phone.
Can y'all believe it was Lent when we last gathered for worship?
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THANK YOU for your continued financial support of the ongoing ministries of Emanuel's Lutheran Church.
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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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Giving comparison for 2019-2020:
September 1-22, 2019 $22,980.88
September 1-22, 2020 $19,379.00
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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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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