Because Lutherans love to prepare. The weeks at church before Easter are rife with Lenten studies, to-do lists, sign up sheets, giving opportunities, community outreach, and extra housekeeping of all sorts. Often the joy is less about the final product and more about the process, as seen here in Geraldine J's egg decorating class at the Senior Social Club this month. Kudos to all of the behind the scenes workers right now! Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on it's way! We are better together.. | | |
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WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT
March 1-29
Please join us for a light supper at 6pm before Holden Evening Prayer at 7pm in the Women's Ministry Room.
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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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LAST CALL FOR LILIES!
Emanuel's will welcome Easter with beautiful lilies at our 10:30 worship service. You may donate Easter lilies as you rejoice the season, or in memory or honor of loved ones. Plants may be taken home following the service on Sunday, April 9. Return forms (available in the narthex, church office, and here) with payment by March 28. Each plant is $15.
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2023 LENT & EASTER OFFERING
Your donations support the Christian Cupboard and their work providing food and other basic need items to those living in Guadalupe County. Donations may be made in any amount, payable to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with Christian Cupboard in memo line. Giving forms are available here and at the church. They are due by March 28 for acknowledgment in the Easter bulletin.
Shelf stable food (sugar or flour, canned beans of all kinds, dry beans, travel-size personal items, canned fruit, peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, spaghetti sauce and pasta, vermicelli, canned soups, canned/pkg. tuna or chicken, Hamburger/Tuna Helper) may also be dropped off in the large bin at the pulpit.
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From our inbox this week: "Our Quick Quilter Open House was a wonderful experience! A lot of people - men and women - came. Room overflowing! We think that it spread goodwill and positive attitude toward the group and the cause.....and this morning two new participants ... came and will return." We've heard wonderful things about the event. In the photo above some of the quilters share their craft with members of the congregation. See more pictures here from the fabulous Sharon K.
Geraldine must be a great teacher because the egg decorators pictured below seem super pleased with their final product. Donna Simmons always has something fun planned at the 3rd Thursday Senior Social Club. Everyone outdid themselves with the salads this month. April promises a fajita lunch!
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LARGE PALM
FRONDS NEEDED
Palm Sunday will feature a beautiful procession of palms and singing, as it always does! This year, Pastor Marcus would like to add large branches to the procession, in addition to the small ones we traditionally carry. If you have access to or own trees that could be pruned close to April 2, please reach out to Pastor Marcus so that we can coordinate getting the palm branches to the church.
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IGNITE YOUTH AND FAMILY ZDT PLAY DAY!
Saturday, March 25 from Noon-4pm
Our Education Team invites you to join us for an afternoon of fun at the ZDT Park on Kingsbury Street. The first 15 youth get free “extreme” wristbands to enjoy the afternoon on us. Bring extra money for food and drinks! A sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex or you can reach out to one of our Vicars or Pastor Marcus. Come join us!
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2023 SUMMER CAMP
Chrysalis, Ebert Ranch, and Port Aransas
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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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"Discerning an Exotic Species: A Lutheran Evangelist," sermon series has concluded. On March 19 and 26 we will gather to unpack our topic further in the Family Life Center during the education hour. Led by Paul Sims and Dennis Sagebiel. Come join us! | |
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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: Augsburg Fortress Quarterly Adult Bible Study led by various class members meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in room 304. The spring study is Jesus Calls Us: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts. NO CLASS March 19 and 26 as we will attend the Lutheran Evangelist discussion.
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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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 21, 2023
Church Offering Receipts: $ 103,075.37
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 89,247.30
Operating Expenses: $ 92,662.72 *
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
Jan 1 - March 21, 2022
Church Offering Receipts: $ 111,208.25 1
Budgeted Church Offering Receipts: $ 100,403.23
Operating Expenses: $ 105,985.94
* These figures do not include Forward In Faith remodel expenses or In-Kind Gifts
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 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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