Because Lutherans love spring: "spring song" by Lucille Clifton.
the green of Jesus
is breaking the ground
and the sweet
smell of delicious Jesus
is opening the house and
the dance of Jesus music
has hold of the air and
the world is turning
in the body of Jesus and
the future is possible
We are better loving spring together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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We have resumed in-person services in the sanctuary. Covid-19 safety protocols will still apply. To best love and protect all our neighbors, masks and social distancing are required while in the church building. The congregation will be invited to sing during worship while masked.
Worship leader schedules are now posted for Holy Week and April online. Click here or the tab regularly posted at the end of each newsletter.
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Palm Sunday, March 28: 10:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 1: 6:30 p.m.
Good Friday, April 2: 6: 30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 4
Worship with Communion at 10:30 a.m.
Egg Hunt at 11:45 a.m.
Services will be in-person in the sanctuary. Sunday services, including Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, will also be online and on the radio. To best love and protect all our neighbors, masks and social distancing are required while in the church building.
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SHARE YOUR STORIES OF HOPE
Our year of being an intentional church began with the new year, celebrating people of color, and women of history. As April is now upon us, we turn to a celebration of hope and begin with stories of hope and joy.
If you have a short story, poem, hymn, or prayer that you would be willing to share while being recorded, Pastor Marcus is looking for volunteers. Our goal is to have 30 stories, from 30 voices, over April’s 30 days. We already have 13 voices on the list so please, sign up soon! More opportunities to share hope in our community are on their way so be on the look out.
St Augustine wrote: Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.
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SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
You are invited to lift in prayer our church, community, and the world every Thursday morning at 10am beginning April 8th.
Join us in the chapel each week for this Sweet Hour of Prayer. Please enter through the main sanctuary doors. Contact Donna for more information. |
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Join Pastor Marcus and Kristen for the first, of what is planned to be many, Couples Nights Out! Bring your significant other an gather with us at The Spot in San Marcos, just off !H-35, for food, drinks, bowling, and time for fellowship. Bowling and shoes are on us. The pandemic has kept us from being able to gather and get to know one another better. It is our hope that these outings can do just that: bring us together. Come as you can and leave when you need to! |
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Items for LWR Health Kits are urgently needed. The following items may be put in collection baskets at the church entrances or the office. Thank you for loving our neighbors across the globe!
- Two bath size bars of soap in original wrapping
- One adult size toothbrush in original packaging
- One sturdy comb
- One metal nail clippers
- Money for one towel that we will purchase
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PARTNERS IN SERVICE
It is that time of year again: The Guadalupe County Christian Counseling Center BBQ Chicken Fundraiser! Tickets are $8 for 1/2 a BBQ Chicken. Pick up is drive -thru at Faith Lutheran from 10am to 1pm. Both Doug Parker and Pastor Marcus have ticket and can answer any questions.
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Resilience, Coping, and Faith:
How Our Beliefs Help Us During Hard Times
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The Rev. Darwin Huartson, Emanuel's San Antonio Visitation Pastor, shares resources and practices to affirm our beliefs that help us during hard times. His key word is resilience, the capacity to recover from difficult life events.
The past year has been a difficult one for all of us. Over the next few weeks Pastor Darwin will offer a series of articles that explore ways we can enhance and further develop our resilience. Please join in this study us as we cope and heal together.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION UPDATE
Christian Education opportunities are in development for both Sunday mornings at 9:15 and midweek studies. Please stay tuned while we roll out programs for children and adults. It is a challenge as we return from our lengthy time apart to coordinate volunteers, physical space, and curriculum. Let Pastor Marcus or Pastor Kelsie know if you are interested in leading a group or sharing a special skill.
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TLU News & Updates: March 2021 |
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Greetings from TLU! We are celebrating this season of hope in multiple ways at TLU. We can see the visible signs of spring on our campus, and the promise they bring of light and growth ahead. We can also see much progress in our external health environment, moving us closer to a return to a lively and full campus in the fall.
We see hope and excitement as we interview candidates for faculty positions, and our campus pastor position. And we join you in commemorating the major theme of hope that spring brings, with the celebration of Easter.
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The Way Forward to Legacy Generosity
April webinars to highlight planning for family, ministry
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Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest will offer “The Way Forward to Legacy Generosity,” a webinar on legacy planning for family and ministry. The webinar will be offered at 2 p.m. on two Sundays – April 11 and April 18 – and at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13 and at noon on Thursday, April 15. Please sign up for the one that works best for you at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A8A629ABFFC25-theway
This webinar is open to all congregational members to learn more about the foundation’s comprehensive legacy planning services for family and ministry. The foundation is a partner ministry of the three ELCA synods in Texas and offers its services at no cost and no obligation.
A congregation member may say, “I like the idea of leaving a gift to my church when I pass away, but I’d like to know more about how to create a plan for family and ministry.” The church has a dedicated ministry for just this kind of support through Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest. A gift planner is available in each synod that can guide you to clarify your goals and objectives in planning. Any congregation member can establish a robust personal legacy plan with the guidance of the synod gift planner. Those with existing plans should consider reviewing their plans to make sure they continue to meet their goals for family and ministry.
All members of ELCA congregations are invited to participate in these webinars. Those who may have additional questions or need assistance with registration are invited to contact Deacon John Dellis, senior gift planner for congregations in the Southwestern Texas Synod, at (830) 305-2758 or jdellis@lfsw.org.
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Emanuel's Office Staff is working both at the office and at home. Our schedules are staggered so that someone is in the office Mondays through Thursdays from 8-5. It is best to make an appointment or call before coming in. Everyone is still accessible via email and phone.
The church office will be closed on Monday, April 5, 2021.
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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- March 30, 2021
Receipts: $116,457.50
Expenses: $ 101,251.36
January 1- March 30, 2020
Receipts: $125,333.39
Expenses: $132,662.33
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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