Because Lutherans believe in hope: together we pray. To the One who gives us Hope, Thank you for inviting us to this time of waiting. Help us to: open our eyes so we can see your light, open our ears so we can hear your words of hope, open our minds so we can understand you, open our hearts so we can receive your love. Come, long expected Jesus, we are waiting for you! Amen. We are in this together. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER. We may be apart, but we are not alone.
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Sunday Worship in-person is suspended at this time for the safety of our congregation and community as COVID-19 numbers rise.
Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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As has become our practice of setting aside bread and wine or bread and juice for the celebration of Holy Communion at home, we invite you to set aside candles to join in the lighting of the Advent Wreath.
These candles can be anything you have. They can be used or new, fragrant or not, similar in shape, in color, in size or completely random. Set them in the place where you worship each week and light them along with those being lit in worship. If you can, take a picture of what you have created for your Advent wreath and share them with the church office or online. We would love to see them.
If you have no candles and are feeling fairly crafty try this paper Advent Wreath from Illustrated Children's Ministry:
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Advent is a time to prepare one's heart for newness, newness inbreaking amid angelic song, newness inbreaking as innocence, newness drawing the world together in hopeful anticipation. You are invited to read these devotions daily, all at once, or however the Spirit moves you. A digital download is available at the link below. Limited print copies are available in the church office. May the Holy Spirit guide and lead you over the season of Advent. |
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A Time to Mourn, A Time to Dance,
There is a Time for Everything
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Join Pastor Darwin and musician David Kaufmann each week of Advent as they explore the season with us. Pastor Marcus introduces this video series created just for Emanuel's Lutheran Church and David Kaufmann debuts a song written specifically for Emanuel's. Pastor Darwin reminds us that there is a time for everything, especially during Advent. |
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Order Forms due by Dec. 9th
The Emanuel's Sanctuary will be filled with beautiful poinsettias this Christmas. You may donate poinsettias as you rejoice the season, or in memory or honor of loved ones. Plants may be taken home following the final service. (If it is recorded then we will let you know when you can pick them up.) Return order forms to the office with payment made to Emanuel's Lutheran Church by December 9, 2020. Each poinsettia is $10.
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SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS SYNOD
VIRTUAL CHOIR
Tom Engler, Director of Music at Emanuel's Lutheran Church, shines again as the SWTS Virtual Choir gathers in honor of Christ the King Sunday.
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RECENT CANCELLATIONS:
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING participation is canceled for this year’s Red Kettle Campaign for safety concerns. COVID-19 has increased the urgency to raise funds for people in need. Please consider making a donation by check payable to The Salvation Army-Seguin Unit. Mark it Kettle Campaign and mail to The Salvation Army-Seguin Unit, PO Box 105, Seguin, TX 78155.
HOLIDAY MEAL DELIVERIES are canceled this season due to rising COVID-19 numbers. The safety of everyone is our greatest concern. Thanks to all who volunteered to assist with this annual Emanuel’s event.
MID WEEK ADVENT WORSHIP AND BROWN BAG LUNCHES are canceled for the season.
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SMALL GROUP UPDATES
Small groups at Emanuel's are patiently pivoting as new restrictions are implemented following our “We Are Better Together” COVID Safety and Gathering Policy. Rising COVID-19 numbers necessitate such action.
Please contact individual groups or the church office to see how each is creatively managing to proceed with the ministry and life of the church. Groups may be meeting online, in clusters of 2-5 people, or by other flexible means. Call first to see how best to participate.
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- Jubilation Singers Choir
- Heavenly Ringers Handbell Choir
- Joy Circle
- Faith Circle
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- Heritage Bible Class
- Youth Ministry
- LWR Quick Quilters
- Property Stewards
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Online and other social distancing opportunities are also available.
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DEVOTIONAL PODCAST every Tuesday @10am on Facebook and Soundcloud. Join our pastors and their colleagues each week for the Faces of Our Faith devotional podcast. Devotional Booklets are available here.
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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. Contact Pastor Kelsie for Zoom link.
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CONFIRMATION CLASS meets monthly online and in-person with students and leaders from Emanuel's. Spirit of Joy and St. John Marion.
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Face masks and other Emanuel's merch is available at our Teespring ELCSD ONLINE STORE. Order at teespring.com/stores/emanuels-lutheran-church.
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Tuesdays at the GARDEN OF EATIN' from 9-11. Come see what the fall garden looks like and how you can dig in with us!
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CARE CLOSET in the church office meets small, immediate needs of those coming to our door seeking assistance. We are always in need of small snack bars, toiletries, new socks, and other items.
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD is taking donations. Oatmeal, canned soup, personal care products and particularly empty egg cartons are needed now. The cartons are used to distribute thousands of eggs that are donated in large quantities to the food pantry each year. The Christian Cupboard has expressed deep appreciation to the Emanuel's folk who continue to meet this need. THANKS TO ALL and keep up the good work!
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Ms. Bower shares a photo of the Day School's first Fire Drill with babies. "Harder than it looks," she confesses. But sooooo cute!
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The Kinder Corral learned about Native American headdresses and the stories they tell this week. Thanks for sharing Ms. Courtney! |
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Emanuel's Office Staff is working both at the office and at home. 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.
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COMMITMENT WEEK
November 23-30, 2020
“CELEBRATING GENEROUS GENERATIONS” is the theme of our 2021 stewardship appeal. Due to the sharp rise in coronavirus cases, Commitment Sunday, scheduled for November 22nd, is now commitment week! We will have a drop-off box located at the Mountain Street entrance beginning Monday, November 23rd through Wednesday, November 25th and again Monday, November 30th where can leave your Statement of Intent safely and securely at any time between 8am and 5pm each day. Statements of Intent can also be mailed to the church at 206 N. Travis St., Seguin, TX 78155. Our team will call all members from whom we have not heard from beginning Tuesday, December 1st .
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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:
November 1-24, 2019 $30,397.00
November 1-24, 2020 $27,669.85
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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