Because Lutherans love gestures of affirmation: our Flower Ministry serves double, and often triple, duty. It starts with the camaraderie of our floral designers on Fridays as they create arrangements given in honor and memory of Emanuel's loved ones for Sunday worship. Flowers in the Sanctuary also serve as a reminder of the gift of life God has given to the human community. The beauty doesn't stop there, though. Following worship, people are invited to take the floral pieces to the homes of folk who cannot be with us in church or simply need a colorful pick-me-up. And on Monday, if there are still remaining blooms, smaller arrangements are put together for our Pastoral Care Team out on visitations that week. Happy for you to be a part of this lovely chain of giving. We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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Online video live streaming will resume later in the summer.
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COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS: The Emanuel's Executive Council and Pastors are monitoring rising Covid numbers and protocols as they emerge.
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All people gathering for activities on the campus are encouraged to WEAR MASKS while inside. Per the current CDC guidelines, vaccinated people may still choose to wear masks and social distance. Unvaccinated people should be masked and practice social distancing on the church campus.
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NEW ACTION: suspension of serving food at large church gatherings, which includes fellowship events or potlucks at funeral or wedding receptions. Prepackaged foods or foods that are pre-plated for small gatherings such as Sunday School, hospitality cart, Bible studies, Property Stewards, and Ladies Aid are allowed as desired.
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Everyone is welcome to join in the carnival fun -games, face painting, fishing booth,
and much more!
- Sunday School will start at 10:30 a.m. in the 2nd Floor IGNITE! KIDS Room for ages 2 - High School.
- Age groups will transition to different rooms following the gathering time then return to families in worship for communion.
- Want to help? Call or text Emily Prochnow at (830) 660-0089 or the church office if you are excited about educating our youngest generation!
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THE EMANUEL'S FAMILY IS INVITED TO A
BABY SHOWER FOR PASTOR KELSIE
Saturday, August 28, 2021
10:30 TO NOON come & go
Women's Ministry Room
Hosted by the Monday Morning LWR Quilters
The Theiss Family expects to meet Baby Elijah in September. They are registered at Amazon. They are using cloth diapers, so no disposable diapers, please.
Please let us know you are coming:
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WE BELONG TO TRUTH
In a simpler time, lively discussion and argument needed to be backed by fact, not opinion. In recent times, however, we have weaponized facts and forced truth into the service of spin. So how do we live as people of Truth in a time of spin? We certainly don’t know everything about Truth, but as baptized Christians we know we are beloved children of God, sealed by the Spirit and marked by the cross of Christ. We belong to Truth, and we pray that we will seek what is good and right and true in all we say and do.
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Caregiving is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities most of us experience in a lifetime. Belonging to a support group can be a lifeline on this journey. Listening to others who are living similar experiences, and sharing your feelings in a supportive, caring, and confidential setting is healing and often reassuring. Emanuel’s is hosting a community Support Group for Caregivers currently caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other aging issues.
Meeting at 10:00 a.m.
in the Family Life Center
Wednesday, August 25, repeated Saturday, August 28
Wednesday, September 22, repeated Saturday, September 25
Future dates to be determined by the group.
Facilitators are the Rev. John and Faye Van Deusen.
You can reach Rev. John at (830) 305-5658 and Faye at (830) 305-8851.
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JOIN US FOR A DAY OF SERVICE
Our congregation will soon engage in service work right here in our community. We are one of over 9,100 congregations participating in “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service on Sunday, September 12. Across the country, thousands of ELCA members will engage in service work to make a positive change in our communities, build and deepen relationships, and share God’s love. This is a t-shirt and work clothes kind of day. Join us for one of the following as we do God’s work with our hands!
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INSIDE PROJECTS begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Stations will be set up for packing school supply backpacks, tying Lutheran World Relief Quilts, packing health care kits, and writing notes to various groups.
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OUTSIDE PROJECT is our HWY 123 CLEANUP. Meet at 7:15 a.m. at the Big Red Barn parking lot, 390 Cordova Rd in Seguin. We will start at 7:30 by separating into two teams, northbound and southbound, if possible. Some cars may move to Navarro High School parking lot to pick up walkers, as needed.
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ADDED OUTSIDE PROJECT: Flowerbed Maintenance at the Synod Office on Oestreich Drive. Details to come!
Followed by WORSHIP at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
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Please come learn about our Ministry Teams and Service Opportunities in September after worship in the Chapel. Each Sunday a different Ministry Team and all their umbrella groups will be featured.
September 5: Christian Education
September 12: Service & Outreach (On “GWOH” Sunday)
September 19: Congregational Care
September 26: Stewardship and Worship
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BOYS & GIRLS K-5th: CUB SCOUTS IS CALLING! JOIN THE ADVENTURE!
Enjoy fun activities like: Camping, Hiking, Archery,
Pinewood Derby Races, and so much more!!
Join Cub Scout Pack 107 on
August 29th at 4pm
at Emanuel's Lutheran Church.
Contact: Sarah Westerfield (830) 203-1688 or sewesterfield@gmail.com
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Please contact individual groups or the church office to see how each creatively proceeds with the ministry and life of the church.
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THE HERITAGE CLASS Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study led by Steve Richardson and Walter Seidenschwarz meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in room 304. The summer study is Confident Hope.
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A LOOK AT THE GOSPELS (Family Life Center): Wraps up Sept. 5th at 9:00 a.m. Join Pastor Marcus for the conclusion of this deeper look at each Gospel, their authors, their faith community, and their differences.
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MUSIC MINISTRY includes the Jubilation Singers Choir and Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir. Heavenly Ringers meets at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings followed by Jubilation Singers at 7:30. Contact Thomas Engler, Emanuel's Director of Music.
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LWR QUICK QUILTERS gathers in their first floor sewing suite on Monday mornings to assemble quilts that are distributed globally to those in need. If you are interested in this productive group call or text Jeanne P. at (830) 624-6478.
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PROPERTY STEWARDS are a stalwart group of doers at Emanuel's who meet on Tuesday mornings. All skillsets are welcome. There are carpenters and gardeners and people good at changing light bulbs! Contact Garry Miller for more information.
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SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER meets in the chapel on Thursday mornings at 10am to lift in prayer our church, community, and the world. Contact is Donna Simmons.
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HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION is a support group for those who have lost a loved on to death. The group meets on the first Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Facilitated by Donna Simmons,
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP will not be gathering in September. Please stay tuned for our next 1st Sunday gathering at Noon. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, and separated people. Donna Simmons is the contact.
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WORSHIP LEADERS are the backbone of our services on Sunday mornings. If you would like to be an usher, reader, assisting minister, Altar Guild, communion assistant, hospitality. or radio announcer contact Denise H.
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COUPLES NIGHT OUT is an opportunity for couples who are 20-40ish to try new adventures, hang out, and get to know one another. They meet once a month(ish) at various locations. Contact is Pastor Marcus.
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FAITH CIRCLE gathers on the Third Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.in the Women's Ministry Room.
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JOY CIRCLE meets on the Second Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.in the Women's Ministry Room.
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LADIES AID meets on the First Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Women's Ministry Room.
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GARDEN OF EATIN' & TLU
HOT DOG DAYS OF SERVICE
Join us in at the Garden of Eatin' on
Saturday, September 11
from 8:30 to Noon
as we pull out the summer garden and prep for winter.
Masks are required for all participants per TLU guidelines.
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THE GAREDN OF EATIN' is Emanuel's community garden on the corner of Walnut and Bowie Streets. The garden enjoys a partnership with Seguin ISD and provides produce for the Christian Cupboard as able. We'd love to have you dig in with us. Contact our resident gardener Wayne S.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY builds and improves homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live. Stay tuned for September day and times. The current house is at 521 Newton. If you can help out, please contact Garry Miller at 830-534-3290 or garry.miller@satx.rr.com.
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NAMI GUADALUPE COUNTY provides education, advocacy and support to families and individuals affected by mental illness. Online Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals living with a mental health condition meets twice a month. Contact John B. to register. Online Family Support Group meets twice a month. Contact Barbara V. to register..
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CHURCH WOMEN UNITED is a valuable ecumenical organization with women from different churches who worship and work together on various projects. Contact is Elaine G. Below is a photo of their first organizational meeting in many months. So glad to have them back!
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD UPDATE
Big THANKS! to Liz W. for sharing these photos from her weekly trip to the Christian Cupboard this week! Emanuel's has a cadre of unsung, humble volunteers who regularly transport our congregation's donations left in the Narthex and the Mountain St. entrance to the Cupboard. Many also volunteer their personal time at the Cupboard sorting food, assisting guests, and other tasks.
Liz reports that first photo is a group from the Seguin Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who assemble food boxes each Tuesday. The next photo is the new Christian Cupboard building that will soon be open as part of their facility expansion.
The Christian Cupboard provides food and other basic need items to those living in Guadalupe County. Emanuel's has collection sites in the Narthex and the Mountain St. entrance. Most needed items include: cans of tuna and other meats; cans of fruit, veggies, beans, soup; mac & cheese; dried beans and rice; pasta and sauces; PB&J; cereal; toilet tissue, soap. NO EGG CARTONS NEEDED AT THIS TIME.
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During the summer months office hours are still 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.
You are welcome to make an appointment before stopping by. Everyone is still accessible via email. Thanks for understanding our need for rest and rejuvenation after a very trying year.
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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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Year to Date Giving comparison:
January 1- Aug 24, 2021
Receipts: $ 288,654.37
Expenses: $ 318,227.28
January 1- Aug 24, 2020
Receipts: $ 269,550.39
Expenses: $ 361,950.38
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@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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