Because Lutherans love playtime. Learning doesn't stop at Emanuel's Lutheran Day School just because the calendar flipped to July. The activities might look a little different though! Sand, water, sun, and fun are all on the schedule this month as the children expand their experiences, knowledge, world, and faith. Shout out to our Day School teachers for loving and caring just as much when the work is a little grittier and stickier. We are better together.
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Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Masks are encouraged but no longer required on the church campus.
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New Member Sunday is set for Sunday, July 17. If you are interested in formally joining in the mission and ministry of Emanuel's, you are invited to reach out to Pastor Marcus for further information and details. During these special Sunday services, we give thanks to God the ministry we share and lift up our prayers for the missional work we will accomplish together with the newest faces in our midst. |
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Often, when natural disasters strike or when war drives families from their homes, our hearts ache with compassion, but we don’t know how to help. Making Lutheran World Relief Kits is a simple, fun and tangible way to offer comfort to those suffering and express love to our neighbors in need.
LWR Kits are specifically designed to help people coping with poverty, disaster, conflict and more. Whether a kit helps someone to maintain good hygiene, care well for a newborn baby, keep education going during a crisis or learn a new vocation, LWR Kits provide dignity and hope in the direst situations. (LWR.org)
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Everyone at Emanuel's is invited to participate in LWR opportunities. Our LWR Quick Quilters work year round and sponsor the following projects.
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Throughout the year Emanuel’s members and friends donate fabrics of all kinds that are sewn into patchwork “quilts.” Thank you!
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In July, supplies to fill School Kits and Personal Care Kits will be collected. .
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In September, on "God’s Work. Our Hands." Sunday, everyone is invited to help assemble these kits.
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In November, Emanuel’s kits and quilts, packed in abut 75-80 boxes, are taken to an Ingathering of donations from Lutheran churches in South Texas. That Ingathering will be at St. John Lutheran, Marion. From there, the eighteen wheelers deliver our gifts to the warehouse and then overseas.
SO, now, July is a good time to take advantage of Back-to-School Sales for the School Kits…………and, amidst the aisles, pick up some supplies for the Personal Care Kits. There will be containers at both the Mountain Street and Travis Street entrances to receive donations. Monetary donations also welcome. Make checks payable to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with a note for LWR Kit Supplies
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LWR SCHOOL KITS NEED:
- 70-80 page spiral notebooks
- ball point pens
- 16 or 24 count crayons
- pink erasers
- blunt children’s scissors
- unsharpened pencils
- pencil sharpeners
- 12’ metric and US measurement rulers
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LWR CARE KITS NEED:
- 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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ALL-MINISTRY MEETING NIGHT
Monday, July 18
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Join the Emanuel’s Ministry Teams in the Women’s Ministry Room at 6:30 to collaborate, plan, and schedule upcoming events and ministry projects. Opportunities exist to work with Congregational Care, Education, Service & Outreach, Stewardship, and Worship Ministry Teams. Everyone welcome! |
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For believers, God may guide history, but people remain its makers. While nations do not worship, people do, and the private faith of those elected to serve in public office informs their public life. The task of the citizen is to discern as clearly as possible the extent to which private beliefs are driving public actions, and then speak out and vote accordingly. Abraham Lincoln, during a time which previously was the most divided our nation had been, said, “I’m not concerned that God is on our side, for God is always for what is right. My constant anxiety and prayer is that this nation should be on God’s side.”. |
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CHRIST IN OUR HOME
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2022
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.
Pick up your copy today in the narthex or church office.
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JULY 11-15, 2022
8:30 - Noon
3rd Floor Music Suite
Emanuel's Music Ministry presents a Summer Youth Handbell Camp for youth entering grades 3-7. Camp will introduce music to young people and activities in handbell playing. The group will present a piece of music on Sunday, July 17 during worship at 10:30 a.m. Director of Music Tom Engler can answer your questions. Please register by July 6.
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FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP meets next on Sunday, July 3 at Noon in the Women’s Ministry Room. This ministry is fore widowed, divorced, and separated people. Bring a favorite dish to share.
HEALING THROUGH CONVERSATION is a support group for those who have lost a loved one to death. The group meets on First Thursdays at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. If you have questions, please contact Donna Simmons at donna@elcseguin.org.
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COUPLE'S NIGHT OUT: Sickness got us down this past month but July is looking spectacular! Check your email for a poll to help nail down the best weekend in July for our next gathering. We will head back to the lanes at EVO - Springtown and dinner at Chuy's, but we need the best date to do that. Here is the link for those that might have missed it: https://forms.gle/CdG23NT99S58vHkH6
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THE SUMMER SINGERS are taking over as the Jubilation Singers go on holiday. Beginning June 12th, join us in the sanctuary by the piano at 10am on Sunday mornings for rehearsal. 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 or catch him after worship. |
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Participating in a small group is a meaningful way to be a part of the life of the church. Emanuel's hosts an array of small groups that feed the soul, the body, and the heart of individuals and the church as a whole. For more information about Small Groups at Emanuel's and how you can participate please reference our website here.
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THE HERITAGE CLASS: Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study led by various class members meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in room 304. The summer study is Partners in a New Creation: Isaiah, John, Revelation.
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
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK: We will relaunch with a new format in the Fall featuring new ways of learning about the Bible including art, music, cooking, and science! Keep an eye out for more information.
SYNOD YOUTH GATHERING
July 24-29, 2022
Pastor Marcus will be taking a carload of excited high schoolers to Houston to serve, worship, and fellowship with youth from across our Synod. Take a moment that week to lift up a prayer of hope and support for the many youth who gather.
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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:
Jan 1 - June 28, 2022
Receipts: $ 219,360.99
Expenses: $ 250,373.05
Jan 1 - June 28, 2021
Receipts: $ 232,039.43
Expenses: $ 243,006.27
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.
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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 still accessible via email. Thanks for understanding our need pace ourselves during these very trying times.
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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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