Because Lutherans love a field trip. The Senior Social Club and friends had an incredible day down on the River Walk in San Antonio last week! A delicious Mexican food buffet at Casa Rio was capped off with a hilarious and informative barge float! Thanks to Donna for coordinating everything down to the super smooth bus ride, and to our photographers Kristen B. and Vicar Jordana. See more phots of the day here. We are better together.. | |
|
A special congratulations to our graduates and especially those able to be with us in worship on Sunday! Pictured here are Ryanne, Alexis, and Klein. (Gwyn we missed your photo!) We are so proud of you all and cannot wait to see what God has in store for you! (Sarah, Peyton, Kayla, and Janelle, we missed you but we know your celebrations were wonderful!)
Thank you to the Quick Quilters for making special lap throws to honor our grads. May the blankets be a reminder of how much love is bestowed from their Emanuel's family. Shout out to Pastor Marcus and Vicar Jordan for coordinating the festivities and giving us all a reason to celebrate.
| |
|
Summer hymn selections will come from YOU! The Worship Team wants your input on which hymns we will sing this summer, June through August. This month make sure to fill out a hymn request card either online or in the narthex. We will feature as many of your choices as we can over the course of the summer. Yes, you can request more than one hymn!
You can find the list of hymns from our hymnal here if you'd like to browse the titles.
| |
|
The Blue and Gold Advancement and Transition Ceremony for our Pack 107 was Sunday, May 21. During the award ceremony, Pack 107 and its chartering organization, Emanuel's, was awarded two prestigious awards. The first is the Journey to Excellence - Gold Award, given out based on a number of performance measures known for making a successful scouting program. The second is the Lutheran Recognition of Excellence award, given by the National Lutheran Association of Scouting. This award serves as a celebration of a pack or troop that has completed service to a Lutheran congregation, completion of the religious emblems programs, and worship during outings. We celebrate our pack receiving both of these awards!
| |
|
Emanuel's June VBE is at
Friedens United Church of Christ
June 7 - June 28, 2023
Join us on Wednesday evenings in June from 5:30-8:30pm at
2555 Friedens Church Rd., Seguin, TX 78155
| Kids are launched on a cosmic quest where they'll have a blast shining Jesus' light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that's light years of faith-building fun. Participants and volunteers register here: | |
|
Emanuel's donations to Plaza De Paz were warmly received by the center's director Eddie when Sherry delivered a car load of clothes, diapers, toothpaste, and other hygiene products last week.
The Plaza de Paz Respite Center provides day-time welcoming services for individuals and families seeking asylum. Services provided include meals, assistance with travel arrangements, personal hygiene care, and transportation within Bexar County to the airport or bus station. The center coordinates with local partners to provide overnight respite for travelers unable to secure same-day departure from San Antonio.
Plaza de Paz is operated by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. The center works closely with Southwestern Texas Synod of the ELCA, the Interfaith Welcome Coalition (IWC), San Antonio Food Bank, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the City of San Antonio's Department of Human Services, Catholics Charities- San Antonio, San Antonio Mennonite Church, and other vital partners.
Thank you for your support for our neighbors in need. Sherry visits the center and other migrant resource agencies in San Antonio weekly and will gladly accept future donations.
| |
|
ALL MINISTRY
TEAM NIGHT
Monday, June 5
6:30 p.m.
Women's Ministry Room
All of Emanuel's Ministry Teams gather on a single evening each month to collaborate, plan, and schedule 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!
| |
Sunday readings will take a shift this summer. Using a rotation of texts called the "Narrative Lectionary," we move away from our usual four appointed readings to two readings, following a theme, and centering on a singular book of the Bible for the summer. The creators of this lectionary describe it in the following way, "The Narrative Lectionary is a four-year cycle of readings that runs from the Sunday after Labor Day to the Day of Pentecost. The rest of the year (First Sunday after Pentecost to the Sunday before Labor Day) consists of preaching series on biblical books or topics that fall outside the narrative cycle. Each summer session contains at least three units, including at least one series from the Old Testament; one series from the New Testament; and one catechetical series (Ten Commandments, Sacraments, Creeds or Lord’s Prayer)." | |
The SUMMER SINGERS are taking over as the Jubilation Singers go on holiday. Beginning June 4 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. | |
|
EMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
MUSIC MINISTRY PRESENTS
| |
|
June 12-14, 2023 | 8:30 - Noon
3rd Floor Music Suite
Activities and performance in handbell playing and an introduction to music for young people. For youth entering grades 2-6. Registration forms due by June 5.
| |
|
SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB PICNIC
Thursday, June 15
11:30 - 1:00
on the Church Lawn
| |
|
We are celebrating Independence Day early with a picnic on the lawn. The church will grill hamburgers, and everyone is asked to sign up in the Narthex to bring a condiment, side, or dessert.
RSVP to Donna@elcseguin.org by June 13.
| |
|
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.
EPHESIANS AND THE FAITH 5 meets in the Family Life Center on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am. From April 16-May 28 our evangelism conversation continues by studying the early church while building real faith sharing practices. Paul Sims and Dennis Sagebiel will use the lens of Faith 5, simple steps for sharing faith not only in a church context, but also with the children and youth in our lives.
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 rotation style Sunday morning education program starting at 9:15am.
Unit 8: Four Friends
- 05/14 - Four Friends Care - Creative Drama
- 05/21 - Friends Never Give Up - Science
- 05/28 - Jesus Heals a Friend - Cooking
- 06/04 - Faith in Jesus - Bible Skills and Games
CONFIRMATION CLASS concludes with Confirmation at Emanuel's on Sunday, May 28.
| |
|
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. Read more about Summer Camp at Cross Trails Ministry here.
| |
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 | |
|
Year to Date Giving comparison:
Jan 1 - May 23, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 179,472.64
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 158,064.50
Operating Expenses: $ 167,423.05 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - May 23, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 191,563.67
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 177,822.58
Operating Expenses: $ 183,986.90 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
| |
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.
| |
| | | |
