Because Lutherans know Forward in Faith takes many forms.  The renovations continue their forward march! Restrooms are getting the most attention now, with inline water heaters, expanded stalls, and brand new fixtures. The crowning jewel of the Fellowship Hall, the beautiful cross, was finished just as Christmas came. We continue to be blessed by tenacious contractors, gifted artisans, and our awesome Build Team! We are better together.

📸 Pastor Marcus

WORSHIP AT EMANUEL'S

Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.


In-person, online on YouTube, and on radio KWED AM 1580.

Masks are welcomed but not required on the church campus.

Please refer to the updated 2022 Emanuel’s Covid-19 Policy here.

January 8, 2023 10:30AM Worship Bulletin

COUNCIL & BOARD INSTALLATION will take place this Sunday, January 8 during our Sunday worship service. This time of prayer and celebration will formally install our 2023 Church Council and Officers, our Day School Board of Directors, and our Day School Director. 

BEING THE CHURCH
 

MEET EMANUEL'S LUTHERAN

DAY SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Katie Brawner

Hello! My name is Katie! I am the Director of Emanuel's Lutheran Day School, and have been on staff here for just about 2 years now. I am so happy I get to be part of the Emanuel's family, and lead our school to succeed!


I have a husband, 3 awesome kiddos, and another on the way!

The Day School is a community-wide ministry of Emanuel's Lutheran Church, striving to develop well rounded ​students and provide families with a quality educational experience. ​​Emanuel's Lutheran Church has been a leader in early childhood development for over 50 years. The doors to the first kindergarten in Seguin were opened at Emanuel's in 1949 and our dedication to the community continues. There are currently 73 students in 9 classrooms with 21 teachers and 2 administrators.


The Day School Board of Directors entered its inaugural year in January of 2022. The Board of Directors consists of a minimum of 5 members elected by the ELC Council for a three-year term. Board members can consist of ELDS parents in good standing, ELC church members, ELDS staff in good standing, prospective parents nominated from ELC congregation, ELC family members of an enrolled child, and/or a pastor or Church Council member of ELC. The operation of ELDS is overseen by the Board of Directors including but not limited to all matters of policy, budgets, expenditures of funds, and hiring and firing of staff.


You can learn more about the Day School on their website at www.EmanuelsLutheranDaySchool.com or on Facebook.

ELCA GOOD GIFTS


As members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we believe that God is calling us into the world – together. And with generous, loving hands, we can make a difference. ELCA Good Gifts provides critical support to meaningful ministries and programs around the world.

In 2022 our Emanuel's families made donations totaling $1,760 for the following gifts in memory and honor of friends and loved ones.  They include:


Chicks

Piglets

Share of a cow

Honeybees

Water filter

Computer for a community center

Environmentally friendly cookstove

One month of internet connectivity for students

School fees and uniform for a girl

School supplies for a child

Fruit-tree seedling

Seeds and gardening tools

Mosquito net

Stock 4 health clinics for a week

Nutrition for a child: one month

Feed a refugee family: one week

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

ACOLYTE FAMILIES were sent a Sign-up Genius link to get their youth signed up for Sundays starting in January and ending in May. Please take a look at the link here and find the Sundays that work for you and your youth. If your youth has never been an acolyte before and they are interested, please email Pastor Marcus for training. We can always use more faces!


CHILDREN SERMONS are a blessed part of our worship service that have come and gone and come again over the many years of our ministry. If you would be interested, in the coming year, to help facilitate this important time of learning during our worship services, please email Pastor Marcus.


PUERTO RICO MISSION TRIP is scheduled for July 7-14, 2023. Pastor Marcus has been sending out emails and garnering great interest but needs to confirm numbers by the end of January. If your current, 2022-2023 high schooler, is interested in attending, please email Pastor Marcus. Cross Trails Ministry is our host for this trip, but we are responsible for travel so solidifying flights is crucial to our overall cost. We hope your high schoolers can participate!


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 and egg cartons.


2023 CALENDARS NEEDED: If you have some 2023 wall Calendars that you don’t need, we would love to have them to post around the building. Please bring to the church office anytime. Thank you!

MINISTRY NOTES

FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP monthly luncheon will be on Sunday, January 8 at noon in the Women's Ministry Room. This ministry is for widowed, divorced, and separated people. Everyone is to bring a side or dessert to share.


SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER: You are invited to lift in prayer our church, community, and the world every Thursday morning at 10am. Join us in the chapel each week for this Sweet Hour of Prayer. Contact Donna for more information.



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. 


DO YOU PLAY 42? A group of domino players play the game 42 at Emanuel’s on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Experienced players are invited to pull up a chair and join in the fun. Please contact Alton M. at 433-1193 and he can answer all your questions. 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
 

SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES

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 winter study is From Darkness to Light: 2 Chronicles, Isaiah, Joel, Luke, 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, James, 1 Peter. Class will not meet on December 25, 2022.


"Discerning an Exotic Species: A Lutheran Evangelist," will kick off an 8-week study in the Family Life Center on Sunday, February 12. Led by Paul Sims, Dennis Sagebiel, and Pastor Marcus, this conversation-tyle class seeks to dive deeper into our understanding of evangelism, what the Bible teaches about being an evangelist, and how it applies to our everyday faith walk. Come join us!


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.


CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL (1st Floor Green Room near elevator): Preschool to 5th graders are invited to join the Education Team for a brand new, rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am. We start together for song, Bible story, and then head off to our group projects.  


Children's Sunday School (Preschool to 5th Grade)

Unit 4- Daniel and the Lions:

01/08 - Feelings and Prayer – Science

01/15 - Kings – Art

 01/22 - Lions - Creative Drama 

01/29 - Helping - Bible Skills and Games

02/05 - Belief - Cooking


CONFIRMATION CLASS meets next on Sunday, January 22 at 1pm in Emanuel's Family Life Center. Instruction for the year take place monthly at either Emanuel’s or Spirit of Joy.

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

Access Online Giving Here

Year to Date Giving comparison:


Jan 1 - Dec 20, 2022

 Church Offering Receipts: $ 380,545.21

Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 436,693.55

Operating Expenses: $ 463,590.13 *

* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts


Jan 1 - Dec 20, 2021

Church Offering Receipts: $ 412,411.88

Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 417,284.93

Operating Expenses: $ 480,213.20


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the church either through email or phone.

A WORD FROM THE OFFICE

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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