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Because Lutherans have got spirit! Yes, we do! We've got spirit. How 'bout you? Pictured above are the Best Dressed folk at the June Senior Social Club lunch celebrating Independence Day a little early. More than 60 gathered for hamburgers, lawn games, patriotic music, and an all around fun summer day. This Third Thursday group will be celebrating their 2nd anniversary on July 20 in the Fellowship Hall with the Bigott's famous spaghetti sauce! Look for sign up sheets in the narthex. We are better together.
📷 Vicar Jordana
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FELLOWSHIP HALL SOFT OPENING | |
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The Fellowship Hall had a soft opening of sorts over the weekend. The Forkless Potluck of fabulous fingerless foods was a friendly fête following a music focused service Sunday. Thanks to the Music Ministry for sharing your time and talents both in worship and in the kitchen. Everyone is still learning the ins and outs of our new space. Stay tuned for announcements of the grand opening coming soon!
The Fellowship Hall was inviting for lunch, but the 160 chairs only arrived a few days before! HUGE THANK YOU to the team below for creating a Fireman's Brigade chair pass from the Gonzales St. door to the Fellowship Hall. Habitat allowed Garry M. to use their forklift to make the job less stressful and more efficient. Chairs were unpacked and un-stickered, tables cleaned, floors mopped, and all readied for Sunday's gathering.
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Prayer Partners are requested during the week our high school youth and sponsors will be in Puerto Rico, July 7-14. In the narthex and chapel are banners with our schedule and locations. If you would be willing to say a special prayer for our traveling bunch on a particular day, then please write your name in that slot. Each day can have multiple prayer partners; truly more the merrier! We’ll have copy of the list and reciprocate the prayers on our trip.
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It's not just one week of VBS but a whole summer of VBE- Vacation Bible Experiences! Please reach out to Pastor Marcus or Vicar Jordana with questions. We hope you can and will join in on all the fun! | |
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LIFE THROUGH WATER
REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 5
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Saturday, July 22
8am-1pm
at Emanuel's then
Wave Pool in the afternoon
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Children ages 4 through 6th grade will embark on a journey of life through water on Saturday, July 22 from 8am to 1pm at Emanuel’s. The day is full of fellowship, activities, and an optional trip to the Seguin Wave Pool at Starke Park. Rotation stories include Noah’s Ark, Parting the Red Sea, and Feeding the 5000. Events will be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met by July 5. | |
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- Register participants and volunteers with the link above.
- Registration also available in the narthex on Sunday mornings.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We will need room assistants, kitchen helpers, group guides, and other various roles for this partnered program. If you are interested in helping sign up online or contact Vicar Jordana.
- Families are responsible for transportation to, supervision at, and $5 entrance fee for the Seguin Wave Pool.
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July 12 at 7pm
3rd Floor Music Suite
You are invited to a fun evening of singing a few old rounds (Like Row, Row, Row Your Boat), moving on to easy hymns in which the melodies and rhythms are simple and logical. Think of it as a type of game, but with the musical senses. We’ll use a pitch pipe and perhaps some bells, but NO PIANO! If you wish, bring some healthful munchies to share at this summer fellowship. Guests welcome. Contact is Tom Engler.
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Sunday, July 23 at 9am
Family Life Center
Safety and Security are top priorities for our campus, especially as we consider how many visitors, church members, and ministry groups meet weekly. Having a plan in place that supports the constant and vital work of the Property Stewards and their care for the physical plant of our campus and gives us the avenues of communication, preparation, and action should we need it is also crucial. If you would be interested in helping formulate this safety and security plan please join the Task Force Chair Allan Bode in the Family Life Center on Sunday, July 23 at 9am.
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CONFIRMATION PHOTOS WANTED | |
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Some sweet soul before 2009 crafted lovely albums of Confirmation Classes at Emanuel's Lutheran Church dating back to 1902. (Raise your hand if this sweet soul is you!) Sherry picked up the task in 2018. There are some blank pages, however. If you have a photo from the following classes would you please bring them to Emanuel's to be digitally scanned for our archives?
We are missing: 1945-1948, 1951, 1988-89, 1992-1994, 1996, 1998, 2010-2017.
Quite honestly, there is a great deal of archival work that could use attention. Let us know if you would like to help address our truly fabulous historical collection of photos and ephemera.
Thank you to Beulah R. for bringing in this great photo of the Class of 1952!
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CHRIST IN OUR HOME
July, August, September 2023
Christ in Our Home is a quarterly devotional resource that encourages readers to live out their faith daily. Each reflective reading is accompanied by a daily scripture reference and prayer for the day that follows the Revised Common Lectionary. Copies are now available in the narthex and church office.
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Join us in the Sanctuary at 10am for rehearsal. We sing every 1st and 3rd Sundays until September. Summer is a great, informal time to try something new. Please try us! Questions? Reach out to the Director of Music Tom Engler at thomas@elcseguin.org.
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THE HERITAGE CLASS meets at 9:15 am Sunday mornings on the 3rd floor in room 307. Participants explore the deeper meaning found in the Bible and seek to unlock its wisdom through fellowship and robust group discussion. The aim is to make the Bible relevant and applicable to daily life.
THE JOY CLASS: Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Gathers at 9:15 on the First Sunday of the month in the Women's Ministry Room.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION | |
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CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Floor Green Room near elevator): Preschool to 5th graders are invited to join the Education Team for a rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am.
Summer Unit 2: Abraham and Sarah
- 7/2: Creative Drama
- 7/9: Science
- 7/16: Music
- 7/23: Cooking
- 7/30: Multimedia
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Want to participate more in our children's ministry and share a passion for teaching the Word of God? Sign up here. Lessons are prepared and ready for pickup and review after your sign-up has been confirmed. | |
Online giving is safe, simple, and quick to do through our giving 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:
Jan 1 - June 27, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 209,673.64
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 196,666.65
Operating Expenses: $ 201,390.52 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - June 27, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 219,270.99
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 221,250.00
Operating Expenses: $ 235,749.47 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
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Emanuel's Lutheran Church Office and Day School will be closed on July 3 and 4, 2023. On Monday office staff will be working from home. On Tuesday everyone will be enjoying hotdogs and fireworks!
Emanuel's regular office hours are 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. We encourage you to call before stopping by. Everyone is also accessible via email.
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Submit a brief, yet detailed description of your event below or 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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