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Emanuel’s Lutheran Church 206 North Travis Street Seguin, Texas 78155

Get in touch with us! Phone:

(830) 379-5046 Fax:

(830) 379-7518 E-mail:

[email protected]

Emanuels’ Mission Statement

To proclaim God’s grace through Word and

Sacrament, and to bear witness to God’s Kingdom

in our daily lives.

Worship Services 8:00 a.m.

& 10:30 a.m.

NON‐PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID Permit No. 80 Seguin, Texas

November 4, 2012 8:00 & 10:30 am All Saints Sunday/ Holy Communion/Hunger Sunday 9:15 am Sunday School 6:00 pm Reformation 365

November 11, 2012 8:00 & 10:30 am Time after Pentecost Lectionary 32/ Holy Communion

9:15 am Sunday School 6:00 pm Reformation 365 –

November 15, 2012 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE! November 18, 2012 8:00 & 10:30 am Time after Pentecost

Lectionary 33/Holy Communion 9:15 am Sunday School 6:00 pm Reformation 365 –

November 25, 2012 8:00 & 10:30 am Christ the King/ Holy Communion

9:15 am Sunday School 6:00 pm Reformation 365 –

Staff Pastor The Rev. Paul J. Zwarich Hospital Visitation Pastor in San Antonio The Rev. Darwin Huartson Pastoral Assistant Donna Lou Zipp Director of Music & Worship Thomas Engler Administrative Assistant Jeannie Hall Director of Youth & Family Ministries Ariel Williams Receptionist/Office Secretary Bonnie Cheatham Day School Director Burlene LeClair Wedding Coordinator Dee Dee Burns

Congregation Council

Deborah Almquist Natalie Alexander (Vice-President)

John Jandt Lee Jahns Toni Ludzenski Ronald Naumann (President) Christa Nichols Donna Raetzsch (Treasurer)

Worship Services & Events Congregational Leadership

Date First Reading Psalm Second Reading GospelNovember 4, 2012 Isaiah 25:6‐9 Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1‐6a John 11:32‐44 November 11, 2012 1 Kings 17:8‐16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:24‐28 Mark 12:38‐44 November 18, 2012 Daniel 12:1‐3 Psalm 16 Hebrews 10:11‐14 [15‐18] Mark 13:1‐8 November 25, 2012 Daniel 7:9‐10, 13‐14 Psalm 93 Revelation 1:4b‐8 John 18:33‐37

VOLUME 11 NOVEMBER 2012 ISSUE 11

From the Pastor

“God destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on

us.” Ephesians 1:5‐8 There is a song that goes, “If it wasn’t for the Lord, where would I be?” I think all of us are happy to hear that God has a purpose and plan for our lives. And the writer of Ephesians informs us God’s purpose and plan should be celebrated with thanksgiving and praise. Throughout the first chapter we hear the refrain “to the praise of his glory.” No matter what we are going through we can thank God that we have been claimed, forgiven and marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit in Christ Jesus. Knowing this does not make light of the obstacles or difficulties we face, but it surely provides us a living hope and an assurance that cannot be stripped away from us. God’s grace and love abide. It is because of these promises we can celebrate. Through the praise of God’s glory (the spirit of thanksgiving) our lives can be so radically different. Living in praise for what God has done in our lives sets us free to proclaim the Good News in and out of season. Living in the praise of God’s glory opens us up to give and receive, to witness God’s activity and grace in our lives and be changed by them, to go and to proclaim God love. The abundant life in Christ Jesus is ours to claim and celebrate. Have a Joyous and Blessed Thanksgiving.

Pastor Paul

Pray for Other Congregations! Each congregation in our Cibolo Creek Conference is being asked to remember other congregations in prayer through the year. We will remember these congregations in our prayers each Sunday, and you are asked to keep them in prayer through the week as well.

St. Mark, Adkins St. John, Marion Peace, New Braunfels Beitel Memorial, SA Good News, SA Lord of Life, SA Peace, SA

Prince of Peace, SA Triumphant, Garden Ridge Christ, Elm Creek Christ The King, Universal City New Beginnings, SA Grace, Lockhart St. Andrew, Canyon Lake

Ebenezer, Maxwell Trinity, Luling First, San Marcos Christ Chapel, TSU, San Marcos Emanuel’s, Seguin Spirit of Joy, Seguin

Lectionary Readings for November 2012

Emanuel’s Women of the ELCA (WELCA) By Barbara Effenberger, President

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) quilting is done on Mondays from 9:00 am to noon on the 3rd floor, across from the south stair well (next to the choir room). Contact Elin Oelke with any questions.

Altar Guild Saturday, November 3, 2012 will meet in the Women’s

Ministry Room for Silver Polishing


Health Kits for Lutheran World Relief are needed around the world.

Joy Circle is sponsoring this project. If any member would like to contribute to this project, there will be a box labeled “Lutheran World Relief” in the Narthex and Chapel area of the nave.

Emanuel’s Day School is collecting the

As you collect the box tops you may bring them to the church office.

The children sang for the congregation on October 7th . Don’t miss their next performance scheduled for April 7, 2013.

Other Fall events include the Firemen’s visit with a Fire Truck and a Fire Safety Puppet Show; a field trip for the Pre-Kinder class to the Pumpkin Patch; and our traditional Halloween Parade.


Birth Announcement

Hadley Carole Brown

Born October 3, 2012 Weighing 8pounds 15 ounces Length 21‐1/2 inches Proud parents are Erika and Josh Brown Grandparents are Marsha and Edward Schroeder, and John Brown


Emanuel’s Lutheran Church I want to thank ever body for the cards and prayers. I feel so much better. Thank you so much. Love Viola Voigt

Dear Members of Emanuel’s, Pastor Paul, and Donna Zipp, Thank you all so much for all of the calls, cards, visits, and expressions of sympathy for the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Harold Prochnow. We appreciate your loving arms around us. Jo Emily, Emily and family

To the entire staff, Your kindness in our time of sorrow was deeply appreciated. Thank you for Walter Koepp’s beautiful funeral services God Bless You Charlie and Debbie Rios

We are compiling a list of members who would like to receive news of congregational events by email. Please contact the church office to be included in this list.

On Sunday, November 4, 2012, Emanuel’s Lutheran Church will remember our loved ones who have died during the past year.

Emanuel’s Lutheran ChurchAnnual Congregational Meeting

is set for Sunday, December 9, 2012

at 11:30 a.m.

Financial Ministry Report

September Year to Date

2012 Planned Ministries 48,280.00 434,520.00

2012 Actual Income 38,518.56 339,674.58

2012 Actual Expenses 39,438.94 386,565.03

Sunday Offering 2011 1st Sunday 6,152.00 2nd Sunday 4,238.00 3rd Sunday 5,535.70 4th Sunday 4,055.00 5th Sunday Total 19,980.70

Sunday Offering 2012 1st Sunday 6,976.31 2nd Sunday 4,604.00 3rd Sunday 4,522.00 4th Sunday 4,615.00 5th Sunday 4,856.00 Total 25,573.31


Sunday Offerings for the Month of September

“The Lutheran” Discussion Group

Meets: Wednesdays during the noon hour Where: The Family Life Center We will discuss key articles in The Lutheran Magazine, sing a hymn, have a brief devotion and mostly have good fellowship. Group Leader: Tom Engler

Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch!

Singles Food, Fun & Fellowship

Sunday, November 18, at 12:15 pm Annabelle Koehler’s home at 8655 FM 725 in McQueeney No need to bring anything but yourself. We are asking that

we car pool. Any questions please Donna Simmons at 830‐372‐3688.

“Working Wednesdays”

November 14, 2012 5:15 pm Executive Committee November 14, 2012 6:15 pm Congregational Council No All Committee Meeting


Ladies Aid Reportby Velma Huebner, President

Velma opened the October 3, 2012 meeting with a welcome and a prayer by Samuel F. Pugh. There were 23 members 2 guests and Pastor Paul and Donna Zipp, Pastorial Assistant present. The members made 57 visits to the shut‐ins and home‐bound for the month September.

Pastor Paul led the bible study on the parables. Secretary; Beulah Reiley read the minutes and Treasurer, Judy Campbell gave the financial report.

Birthdays and anniversaries were recognized and standing committee reports were given.

Judy gave a report on the GVNC Bingo party which was very successful. Coffee cake baking dates will be Mondays October 15, 23, 30 and Nov. 5 and 12. Anyone wanting to help bake, be at the church fellowship hall at 8:00am. Prices for the Bazaar on Tuesday, November 13 will be as follows:

Sandwiches $3.00 Salad plates $4.00 Pie slice $1.50 Cake slice $1.00 Coffee and tea will remain $.50 with a free refill.

Myrtle Huebinger will get out the publicity for the bazaar. Committees will remain the same as last year. Anyone wanting to help or donate items for the bazaar can call the church officer or contact Velma (379‐6907).

The ladies voted to sponsor a girl for the Image project (Maasai) for the year 2013.

The Christmas luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at noon. A signup sheet will be ready at the November meeting. Plates will be $ 8.50 this year.

The ladies voted to get a new projector for the Sunday School and confirmation classes.

Velma thanked Pastor Paul, Frances and the October hostesses, Myrtle Huebinger and Nola Kleinschmidt. Nest Month the hostesses will be Maxine Hollub and Dorothy Schievelbein.

Dates to remember: Sunday October 7 at 11:30 am the Thank You celebration and it is Hunger Sunday so bring food for the Christian Cupboard. Sunday October 21 at 4:00 pm is the Polka Service and sausage supper. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer and singing “God Be with You ‘Till We Meet Again.”

Meeting adjourned.

We are in need of cotton t-shirts and terry cloth towels

for cleaning around the church. Please bring to the church office.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Emanuel’s Fellowship Hall

Homemade Coffee Cakes, Sandwiches, Salad Plates, Cakes, Pies, Country Store, Handwork, Plants, Quilts, Arts & Crafts,

Coffee & Tea and more!


From:

Reedeemer United Church (UCC)7415 Gin Rd *Marion, TX * 830‐914‐2168

Fall Fling – Craft Show Thursday, November 3 time 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Great Food Breakfast Tacos

Dinner‐Ruben’s Tamale Plate or Ruben’s tamales by the dozen

Bake Sale

Ladies Aid Began Baking Coffee Cakes

Monday’s, till November 12 Available for sale from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cost $4.00 each

LADIES AID Anyone wanting to help make the coffee cakes, contact Velma Huebner (830-379-6907). Also anyone wanting to donate items for the Ladies Aid Bazaar to be held Tuesday, November 13, such as crafts, items for the country store, cakes and pies may also contact Velma Huebner or the Church office.

Anyone wishing to serve on the 2013 Congregational Council please contact one of the following Executive Council members: Ronald Naumann Donna Raetzsch Walter Seidenschwarz

Natalie Alexander

Empty Bowls at TLU Jackson Park Activity Center Sunday, November 4th from 11am to 2pm

Buy a bowl for $15 and get a bowl of Zonta Club of Seguin’s

“Working Woman’s Chicken Tortilla Soup”.

Proceeds go to the Seguin Account at the San Antonio Food Bank

An Opportunity to formally usher in the Advent Season at

Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Blessing the Greens

Sunday, December 2, 2012 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

A Stewardship Minute

A Stewardship Minute is available to subscribers of Stewardship at www.parishpublishing.org. Simply click on the “Stewardship Download Center” and log in using with your account number (Username) and zip code (Password), both of which can be found on the invoice or mailing label.

Parish Publishing, LLC (888) 320‐5576 www.parishpublishing.org


NOVEMBER 2012

“As Thanksgiving Day approaches, take time to think about your reasons for being thankful. How deep are they?”

Thanksgiving is a special day for us all to take time to thank our loving Creator for all that makes life worth living on God’s earth. We can thank God for salvation through Christ. Thank God for loving families, for caring friends, for opportunities to learn, labor, and serve in this free land. Thank God for our churches and this wonderful land we call home. Oh, how blessed we are living in this endowed and hallowed land! We are privileged to not only enjoy the innumerable benefits of our country, but we Christians are also given the opportunity to work on behalf of God’s kingdom. However wonderful our nation is, there are still great needs among us. Consider those millions who do not yet know Christ and the glorious salvation he offers. Think of the poor among us. Consider the slums in our teeming cities. Our work is cut out for us!

Thanksgiving should not only be a time of giving gratitude to God, but also a time of remembrance of those who need to be redeemed. The Danish novelist, Anker Larsen, decided to take God and God’s work seriously. He looked around him and seeing the vast needs of those in spiritual trouble, Larsen vowed to report to God daily with the words: “What orders do you have for me today?” Truly thankful Christians are those who use whatever gifts and talents they have in the service of God. Prayer: You but open your hand towards us, O God, and all our needs are met. Give us grateful hearts and show us where and when we are to serve in the name of Christ. Amen

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If you need to reach the church on Sunday mornings during the worship service, please call the church phone number (830)379‐5046 and after the recording, please dial extension 214. This phone will ring in the usher’s room in the Narthex.


NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! We are seeking volunteers who would be willing to staff our nursery at either early, late, or both church services. If you would be willing to do so, please see Ariel.

NOTE:

Please let the church office know when you or a loved one is ill or hospitalized. Also let the office know when you or your friend/relative can be taken off the prayer list. Thanks!

NOTICE

The Church Staff meets on Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The phone will be set so that you can leave us a voice message, and we can respond when we are done.

DEADLINES Information must be in the office by 8:00 am Tuesday mornings for bulletins.

Newsletter Information must be in the office by the 15th of each month.

Please recycle your flower vases. Bring them to the church office.

Thank You The Flower Committee

Tay Wilson, Christian Singer/Songwriter

Emanuel’s Lutheran Church will host Tay Wilson, Christian Singer/Songwriter live in concert on November 8, 2012 at 6:30p. The concert is FREE and open to the public! Tay is a singer/songwriter and youth minister from Minneapolis, MN. Tay's most recent album, Brand New People, has received rave reviews and opened the door for him to perform with diverse national acts like Remedy Drive, FFH, Rachael Lampa, Abandon Kansas, Chris Sligh, Kye Kye, Agape, Amy Courts, Kaboose, Camera Can't Lie, & Tricia Brock of Superchick.

Grief and the Holidays Workshop Saturday, November 10, 2012

2:00—4:00 pm Emanuel’s Lutheran Church

206 N. Travis Street Seguin, TX 78155

Preparations are under way for the 2012 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. Funds collected in the campaign help approximately 3,000 of the less fortunate in Seguin and Guadalupe County annually. Emanuel’s has been asked for volunteers again this year. The Emanuel’s team will ring the bells at both the entrances to Wal-Mart on Wednesday, November 21, from 9 am - 5 pm in 2 hour shifts. Emanuel’s Youth will ring the bells from 5 - 9 pm. This is an intergenerational opportunity to serve others that will give each volunteer joy and satisfaction as part of the Christmas Spirit. Call Roland Naumann at 830-303-6500 to reserve your time. Sign up today!

THE SALVATION ARMY – SEGUIN NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Social Concerns

Once again this year the Social Concerns Committee will offer the option of honoring or remembering a loved one by supporting the Lutheran World Relief Critters-Cow Project and/or by purchasing a poinsettia to decorate the altar at Christmas. Below you will find a form to specify your preferences this Christmas. Please fill out the form, enclose it in an envelope, and drop it in the offering plate along with payment or send it to: Emanuel's Lutheran Church 206 North Travis Street Seguin, Texas 78155

Cost of Poinsettias is $10.00. You may donate any amount you wish to the Critters-Cow Project. Deadline to ensure poinsettias for Christmas is Monday, December 10, 2012.

I WOULD LIKE TO DECORATE THE ALTAR WITH POINSETTIAS Given in MEMORY of: ____________________________________________________________________

Or Given in HONOR of: __________________________________________________________________ GIVEN BY: __________________________________________________________________ # of Poinsettias Ordered: ________________

I WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF CRITTERS-COW PROJECT Given in MEMORY of: ____________________________________________________________

Or Given in HONOR of: __________________________________________________________ GIVEN BY: __________________________________________________________ Amount of Donation: ____________________

HELP SPREAD THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. On Saturday, December 1, 2012, members of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church will deliver delicious hot turkey dinners to our members and friends who would appreciate a hot meal. If you know of anyone who would benefit from this ministry please call the Church office at 379-5046 to let them know their name and address by Tuesday, November 22. Drivers are also needed for the dinner deliveries and youth to deliver the dinners to the door. If you would like to help, please call the church office 379-5046.

Holiday Meals



Emanuel’s Ladies Aid Quilt RaffleTickets $1 each or 6 for $5

For the Ladies Aid Annual Bazaar, the Ladies Aid Quilters are raffling a 80x86, hand‐quilted, antique star quilt pieced together in 1935 by Clara Kallies's grandmother. The drawing for the winner will take place at their annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, December 5. Tickets are available from any of the quilting ladies or the church office.

Midweek Advent Services

Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:30 p.m. Advent Vigil Prayer Service

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 12:05-12:35 p.m. Advent Service followed by lunch

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12:05-12:35 p.m. Advent Service followed by lunch

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 12:05 p.m. Advent Service followed by lunch

Christmas Services

Monday, December 24, 2012 2:30 p.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion

Light refreshments to follow 7:00 p.m. Family Christmas Service

Children's Christmas Program and Candlelighting

11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service of Holy Communion with Candlelighting

Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day Service with

Holy Communion

Sunday Services

Sunday, December 2, 2012 The First Sunday of Advent

8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services with Holy Communion

Gifts for the King Sunday Blessing the Greens

9:15 a.m. Make an Advent Wreath for your home!

Sunday, December 9, 2012 The Second Sunday of Advent


11:30 a.m. Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, December 16, 2012 The Third Sunday of Advent


After Service: Decking the Halls Fellowship 3:00 p.m. Caroling and Refreshments Reformation 365 Progressive Dinner

Sunday, December 23, 2012 The Fourth Sunday of Advent


Sunday, December 30, 2012 The First Sunday after Christmas

Nine Readings & Carols 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service with Holy Communion

‘TIS THE SEASON AT EMANUEL’S

Advent December 2, 2012 through December 23, 2012

Christmas December 24, 2012 through January 6, 2013

Time after Epiphany January 13, 2013 through February 10, 2013

Lent February 13, 2013 through March 24, 2013

The Three Days March 28, 2013 through March 30, 2013

Easter March 31, 2013 through May 19, 2013

Time after Pentecost May 26, 2013 through November 24, 2013


Year C, 2012‐2013 Church Year Calendar and Propers for Sundays, Principal and Lesser Festivals

Saturday, November 3, 2012 Place Theater 6:30‐8:30 p.m.

Tickets $20.00 each

Broadcast live on KWED from Emanuel’s Lutheran Church

On Tuesday, November 20 at 7PM

Reception to follow service

Free will offering to benefit the Prescription Medication Program from the Chaplain’s Office at GRMC

…an ecumenical worship service hosted by eleven Seguin Downtown churches


Our Congregation

Prayer Requests

Members Helen Beicker, Evelyn Carley, Sandy Clopton, Jeanette Dietz, Tuddy Dietz, Ruby Engelke, Jeannette Franks, Kenneth Haas, Melba Lentz, Laura Merz, Mildred Moltz, William Lawrence, Betty Lindenberg, Jo Emily Prochnow, Bill Ressler, Elmond

Reininger, Lorene Schriewer, Ottilie Schoenfeld, Kathy Sagebiel, Edmond Schraub, Paul Stollewerk, Ruby Zoboroski

Friends & Family

Adeline Brannon, Courtney Cantrell, Porfirio DeLeon, Kelsey Fort, Edwards Hahn, Jennifer Hoelscher, Julie Jarzombek,

Allen McKee, Meg McGrew, Joey Mitscherling, Eleanor Moore, George “Buster” Miller, Dean May, Jenny Ybarra Parker, Craig Rinn, Jason Siltman, Terry Strawn,Sheryl Shupe, Sheryll

Tovar, David Van Houten, Gladys Willard

…the families of

Harold Prochnow Helen Kohler

(Sharon Kane’s sister in‐ law)

Raymond Loewe (Ross Loewe’s grandfather)

Emanuel’s Prayer ChainAnn Erxleben is the contact person. Please call Ann at 830‐379‐5259 with your prayer request.

Sunday, November 4, 2012 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

Set clocks back one hour

Jarett Carroll, Garrett Smith, Gordon Ehler, Brent Stehling,

Landon Cheatham, Stephanie Tovar and Derek Schulz

Our Family and Friends

in the Military

Briell Lin May October 14, 2012

Holy Baptism

Please let the Church Office know of any changes to addresses, phone numbers or emails address. Thank You!

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