Because Lutherans serve and love our neighbors. "God's work. Our hands." Sunday was a fabulous opportunity to put faith into action by assembling school kits and personal care kits, tying quilts, writing cards, and and sharing messages of welcome and love to people near home and across the globe. Hands were busy, and hearts are full. See more pics of the day here. We are better together.

📷 Sharon K, Sarah K. and Pastor Marcus

Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

Saturday, September 16

10:30-12:30

Max Starke Park Playground next to ball fields

Hotdogs, hamburgers, and fixings will be provided. Our Education Team invites you to bring your own chairs, drinks, and anything you might need to keep yourself cool. We hope to see a bunch of you out under the Pecan trees! 

Thursday, September 21

11:30 - 1:30

Fellowship Hall

Join us for a casual lunch and fellowship. Festive holiday attire encouraged! The casseroles have been assigned this month. Everyone else is asked to bring a side or dessert to share. Judy and Donna have a fun Christmas game in the works. Congrats to Maria, Garry, Hughlene, and Beverly, our August Bingo winners!

GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM

Sundays, Sept 24, Oct 1 & 8

Make Your Grief Count is a three week program for those who have experienced the loss of death of a loved one to work through their grief and learn about healthy coping tools. Sundays, Sept 24, Oct, 1 & 8 from 2-4pm in the Family Life Center. Facilitated by Pastor Darwin Huartson. Contact is Donna Simmons.

A WORD FROM LADIES AID

Freshly baked coffee cakes available

Thursday, September 28 after 2pm!

The Ladies Aid members are baking their famous Coffee Cakes on Thursday, September 28. You may contact a Ladies Aid Member or call Sherry in the Church Office at 830-379-5046 for more information. Coffee Cakes can be picked up on the baking day after 2PM. The price is $7.50 each -- Apple, Peach, and Streusel. We all are excited about the new kitchen.  

Ladies Aid Cookbooks are here! The ladies will be selling them in the Narthex on Sunday mornings.. The price is $12.00. It is time to start thinking about Christmas gifts--stocking stuffers. Everyone loves church cookbooks.

WE SEE YOU!

Because Lutherans love playing in the dirt. Grateful to have volunteers from Texas Lutheran University join us at the Garden of Eatin' on their annual HOT Dogs Day of Service! The garden is prepped and ready for a fabulous fall harvest. #wearebettertogether

LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION

Saturday, September 30

Come and join the fun, worship, and praise our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ with other men of the Southwestern Texas Synod. You are invited to the SWT LMM Gathering on Saturday, September 30 at Zion Lutheran Church in San Antonio. Register for this free gathering online at www.swtlmm.org 

RELAY FOR LIFE

QUILT RAFFLE

Relay for Life Team Wild Bunch is raffling off the beautiful quilt pictured here. Jeanne C. and Darlene Z. will be selling tickets for 6 for $5 or $1 each in the Narthex on Sunday mornings.

Relay for Life is Saturday October 7th.

WE SEE YOU!

Because Lutherans love youth group. Compass gathers every Sunday evening for time to learn about God, each other, and our big beautiful world. And this week, apparently, this blindfolded fella in the middle of the circle. #wearebettertogether

CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION

CHILDREN'S CHURCH begins September 3 for our PK to 5th grade learners. During worship the Vicars will lead students to designated classrooms, just down the hall from the sanctuary, as we begin the "Gathering Hymn" and then guide them back as we "Share the Peace." We hope you will make this a part of your family's weekly worship rhythm!

3RD GRADE BIBLE CLASS & PRESENTATION is offered Sunday, September 17 at 9am in the Family Life Center. Pastor Marcus offers a brief overview of the Bible, its testaments, and its history. Each student will be presented with their own Bible, along with book tabs to mark each books' beginning, as well as a personalized name plate. During the worship service that follows, the Bibles are blessed and presented by each student’s parents or guardians. RSVP to Pastor Marcus by September 8th. 

THE COMPASS COOPERATIVE is a weekly gathering on Sundays at 6pm for 6th to 12th grade students, hosted by our four church partners - Emanuel's, St. Andrew's, Spirit of Joy, and Friedens Church- and held on Spirit of Joy's campus. We will eat together, worship together, play games, and just enjoy each other's company. All are truly welcome so please, come join us!

SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES

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.

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, 2023 - Sept 13, 2023

Church Offering Receipts: $283,234

Budgeted Offering Receipts: $281,111

Operating Expenses: $299,504*

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

Jan 1, 2022 - Sept 13, 2022

Church Offering Receipts: $285,256

Budgeted Offering Receipts: $316,250

Operating Expenses: $331,820*

*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.