Because Lutherans LOVE camp. Thank you, on behalf of all of our camp-going youth! These past three weeks at Camp Chrysalis have been some of the best weeks to date. See more pics here. Thanks to your benevolence as a congregation, our youth lived their faith in new and far off places, built brand new friendships with youth across our state and synod, and got to experience the grace, love, and welcome of God in a most sacred place. These experiences will truly shape and mold them as they become whoever God has created them to be. We are better together. | |
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Wednesday, July 10 at 5:30pm
Women's Ministry Room
July's gathering in the Women’s Ministry Room will feature lots of pizza, salad, and drinks, a space for our youth and children to engage in Bible study and activities with Jordana, and for all of our teams to look at their fall and Christmas schedules. Our goals for this evening will be to specifically walk away with details hammered out on all large church events, celebrations, and worship services for October, November, and December. Make sure to join us for this Christmas in July time of gathering! All of Emanuel’s Ministry Teams gather on a single evening each month to share a meal, collaborate, plan, and schedule upcoming events.
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Community First! Village Tour
Friday, July 19 in Austin Texas
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Our Summer Workshop extends beyond the walls of Emanuel’s. On Friday, July 19 we will visit Community First! Village with Mobile Loaves and Fishes in Austin, Texas. Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) is a Christian social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless since 1998. The single greatest cause of homelessness is the profound, catastrophic loss of family. It’s from this understanding that MLF’s vision emerged to build Community First! Village to welcome home friends who had been pushed to the fringe of society.
Register below to join us we explore avenues to helping our neighbors in need. Only 9 more spots are available for this tour! We'll meet at Emanuel's at 9am. The 1.5 hour tour starts at 10:30am in Austin. Paul Sims will contact participants regarding carpooling and lunch plans.
More information is coming soon about touring Haven for Hope in San Antonio on Friday, July 12.
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“INNOVATING WELCOME”
SUMMER WORKSHOP
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Hospitality is a huge piece of our ministry pie here at Emanuel's. How we welcome visitors or returning faces to worship, those seeking assistance from our church, or those encountering our church outreach ministries within the community is vital to our ongoing wellbeing.
The Congregational Care Team, Education Team, along with Pastor Marcus and Donna Simmons, invite you to a multi-part, multi-week study that will take place on Sundays and Thursdays, June 13 to August 22.
We hope you will come for a part or all of this congregation-wide study!
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BOOK STUDY will be on select Thursdays at 8am in the Family Life Center. We will read Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future by Dwight Zscheile, Michael Binder, and Tessa Pinkstaff. (Available on Amazon in digital, audio, and print.)
INNOVATING WELCOME DISCUSSION will be on select Sundays at 9am in the Family Life center. We will engage scripture, seek to unpack three major themes of our hospitality: "The Act of Hospitality," "The Space of Hospitality," and "The Follow-up & Invitation," and build a new hospitality plan for Emanuel’s.
INNOVATING WELCOME EXPERIENCE will be on a select Thursday and Friday in July. Our plan is to tour Haven for Hope in San Antonio and Community First! Village in Austin, one on each respective day, and then have lunch together to debrief our experience, discuss what was seen and learned, and discern what could be brought "home" for our work in Seguin. The tour times are tentatively set for 9am and 10:30am, but dates will be finalized in June.
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ORGAN REPAIRS ON THE HORIZON | |
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We have begun a special campaign to repair parts and mechanical systems in our organ. Curtis Bobsin, Bobsin Organ Builders, has been contracted to facilitate this work along with ongoing maintenance and upkeep. The goal to be raised for these repairs is $34,000.
The Church Council invites you to prayerfully consider making a gift, of any amount, toward the goal. You may do so by writing "Organ Repairs" on the memo line of your online gift or the check or on the memo line of the offering envelopes in the pew. The repairs, which will extend the life of our organ for many decades, will begin as soon as our goal has been met.
Read more about our organ and the needed repairs here.
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Because Lutherans love summer fun. Our Emanuel's Lutheran Day School Pre-K3, Pre-K4 and School-Age friends sure know how to make a SPLASH! They had buckets of fun playing on the DIY slip n’ slide for Water Day on Friday. "Like" the ELDS Facebook page here to stay up-to-date with what's happening with our little learners. We are better together. | |
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The Salvation Army Seguin Service Unit is asking community partners for short-term assistance as they do their best to be prepared for the four-month gap, June - September, and the assistance our community will need for utility bills. Flyers are available at the link below and in the office to fill out if you would like more information or would like ways to directly support their work.
Volunteers are also needed to help organize and prepare for this year’s Kettle Campaign. Emanuel's folk have been bell ringers for many years. Call 830-401-4872 for more information.
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CHRIST IN OUR HOME
July, August, September 2024
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 available in the narthex and the church office.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION | |
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GOD’S EXPLORERS
An upcoming, epic adventure for 3rd through 8th graders!
Our exploring takes place July 15-18 from 8:30 – 3:30 where we will head underground touring four of God’s most beautiful cave system creations in Texas. Each day will feature a Bible study, games, activities, food, and, of course, an awesome cave tour! Registration closes Sunday June 30.
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CHILDREN'S CHURCH for our PK to 5th grade learners meets every Sunday. During worship Vicar Jordana leads students to the Children's Church classroom just down the hall from the sanctuary, as we begin the "Gathering Hymn" and then guides them back as we "Share the Peace." We hope you will make this a part of your family's weekly worship rhythm! | |
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THE COMPASS COOPERATIVE Summer programing has begun! We will be joining our 6-12th grade friends from Emanuel’s St. Andrew’s, Spirit of Joy, and Friedens Church for an array of activities. Learn more about this amazing collaboration here.
On first Sundays each month we will head over to Spirit of Joy for Family Movie Night. Looking forward to “Serve and Swim!” These will be a fun Saturdays for Compass aged youth to participate in a service project in the community in the morning, followed by lunch and a pool swim in the afternoon! Check out the entire summer calendar in the link.
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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. This Summer the class will meet on June 16 and July 14 at 9:15am in the Women's Ministry Room.
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"INNOVATING WELCOME" Summer Workshop Discussion meets at 9am on June 16, 23; July 14, 21; and August 11, 18 in the Family Life Center. We will engage scripture, seek to unpack three major themes of our hospitality: "The Act of Hospitality," "The Space of Hospitality," and "The Follow-up & Invitation," and build a new hospitality plan for Emanuel’s. | |
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 25, 2024
Church Offering Receipts: $ 194,855.88
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 185,597.20
Operating Expenses: $ 215,188.70 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1- June 25, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 197,985.64
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 178,888.87
Operating Expenses: $ 186,117.68 *
* 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 by 5pm on Mondays 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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