Because Lutherans, even the young ones, love group photos. Ignite! Youth and Family ZDT Play Day last Saturday was a blast! Shout out to our vicars for creating a vivacious event full of energy and bounding with excitement at every turn. It's as if they were all in training for Eggapalooza! this weekend. Thanks to our photographers Vicar Paul, Vicar Jordana, and Sarah K. you can see more pics of the day here. We are better together.. | |
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EGGAPALOOZA! 2023
Join the Believe It Foundation, Texas Lutheran University's Campus Ministry, and Emanuel's Lutheran Church for an epic, community-wide Eggapalooza! on Saturday, April 1st! The egg hunt is absolutely free and open to everyone, of all abilities, from ages 2 to 12 years old. Invite your friends, your neighbors, your family, or someone who just looks like they would have fun at an egg hunt and help us have the biggest and best egg hunt in Seguin to date!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are working with folk from several organizations. Check out the SignUp Genius link below to help. WE NEED YOU!
Setup: Friday, March 31 at 3pm
Event: Saturday, April 1 at 7am
TLU Football Stadium
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Sunday, April 9 beginning at 8:30 am
Women's Ministry Room
The Congregational Care Team is coordinating a Continental Breakfast for Easter morning. Stop by to enjoy the savory servings and to take a little break from all the festive activities. Sign-up sheets to bring food and volunteer to serve and to clean-up are in the Narthex.
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CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD
LENTEN OFFERING
Shelf stable items are still being collected in the Sanctuary by the pulpit. Look how the bin is already overflowing with donations! After Easter the items, along with the Lenten offering, will be taken to the Christian Cupboard. Thank you for providing food and other basic need items to those living in Guadalupe County.
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FLOWERING OF
THE CROSS
We will be flowering the cross on Easter morning. Please bring some fresh cut blooms from your garden, the flower shop, or even HEB!
There will be time before the service at 10:30 for all to create a colorful cross to celebrate the glorious day.
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CHRIST IN OUR HOME
April, May, June 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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SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB
Thursday, April 20
11:30-1:30 in the Women's Ministry Room
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This month we are having a beef and chicken fajita lunch. Please bring fajita fixings, sides, or dessert to share. Judy S., Vicar Paul and Vicar Jordana will lead a rousing post-lunch game you will not want to miss!
RSVP to Donna Simmons by Tuesday, April 18 if you can join us.
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ALL MINISTRY TEAM NIGHT!
Monday, April 17
6:30 pm in the Women's Ministry Room
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All of Emanuel’s Ministry Teams now gather on a single evening each month to collaborate, plan, and schedule for upcoming events and ministry projects. Council Members act as team leaders/coordinators, but Ministry Teams are open to, and run by, everyone in the congregation. Please join us!
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JOURNEYING THROUGH GRIEF
Sunday, April 23
2-4 pm in the Family Life Center
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Discussions will focus on how our journey through grief affects us, our daily lives, and how we can help ourselves as we grieve. Emanuel's Bereavement Care Coordinator Donna Simmons will facilitate this single session program. | |
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1st COMMUNION CLASSES
Sundays, March 19, 26 and April 2
9:15 am in the Women's Ministry Room
All 5th grader and older youth who have not participated in the class and are wishing to do so are invited. We will gather for study, fellowship, and during our last gathering, will bake the bread used for Holy Communion at the Maundy Thursday service. It will be at this service, Thursday, April 6th at 7pm, that 1st Communion students and their families will celebrate the Meal together. Please reach out to Pastor Marcus to get your youth on the list for this year’s classes.
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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.
Unit 6 Holy Week and Easter
- 03/12 - A Donkey Ride – Science
- 03/19 - Sharing Meal - Cooking
- 03/26 - A Sad, Sad Day - Bible Skills and Games
- 04/02 - Risen Again - Creative Drama
- 04/09 - NO CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY
CONFIRMATION CLASS meets next on Sunday, April 16 at 1pm at Spirit of Joy. Instruction for the year take place monthly at either Emanuel’s or Spirit of Joy.
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Read more about Summer Camp at Cross Trails Ministry here. | |
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2023 SUMMER CAMP
Chrysalis, Ebert Ranch, and Port Aransas
Registration is open for our Synod Summer Camp Programs! This ministry is a wonderful chance to experience God in some incredible ways and we want everyone to go who wishes too! Reach out to Pastor Marcus ASAP to get your 1st-11th grader registered
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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 - March 28, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 107,388.00
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 96,774.18
Operating Expenses: $ 95,801.73 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - March 28, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 117,836.25
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 108,870.97
Operating Expenses: $ 108,534.75
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
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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 also accessible via email. | |
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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