Growth is part of life.
Children can’t wait for it.
Gardeners celebrate it.
Many of us nearing retirement depend on it.
And every one of us, at some point, has ben told to “grow up!”
This year, we embrace growth as a gift from God.
At Emmanuel, our them is GROW - because God continue to form us, shape us, and nurture us in faith.
We grow in:
Understanding God’s Word and promises
Faith in Jesus Christ
Service to our neighbor
Generosity in response to God’s grace
How will we grow?
By worshiping regularly.
By praying daily.
By studying scripture together.
By serving and volunteering - here and in the world.
By opening our hearts to what God is planting in us.
We believe God is doing something beautiful here at Emmanuel.
With the Holy Spirit at work, 2026 will be a year of God-given growth - and we are excited to grow together.
Be Well. God Bless.
David Lillejord
Senior Pastor
ONE CHURCH.
MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES
Throughout 2025, Emmanuel Church at Mooring line Drive experienced a year marked by faithfulness, generosity, and community. In worship and fellowship, members continued to grow together as the body of Christ. Through Radical Giving and our partnership with Calusa Park Elementary - including support for Backpack programs - God’s love was shared in tangible ways. With gratitude, we celebrate how God worked through faithful service and generous hearts as we continue growing in faith and mission.
Emmanuel Community Church
Emmanuel Church at Mooring Line Drive
Emmanuel Community Church is a joyful, multicultural, and bilingual family of faith where people of all ages gather to grow in Christ. Rooted in love, respect, and service, this community builds meaningful relationships while sharing God’s love with others. In 2025, we celebrated Easter and our church anniversary, welcomed new believers through baptism, and embraced new members who bring fresh gifts to our ministry. Together, we give thanks as we continue growing in love, faith, and fellowship.
Emmanuel Church at Oil Well Road
The past year at Emmanuel Church at Oil Well Road was shaped by prayer, patience, and trust. During the Call process, the congregation was reminded that the heart of the cChurch is its people, joined together in Christ. In 2025, this season became a time of reflection and growth. With gratitude, we celebrate God’s guidance in calling Pastor Jay Shailer and look ahead with hope to the future God is shaping for this congregation.
THANK YOU
On behalf of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our 2025 stewardship campaign. Your commitment to supporting the mission and misitry of our congregation is a true blessing. Because of your faithful giving, we can continue to provide worship services, touch lives by further supporting our outreach programs, maintain our facilities and care for those in need in our community. Your generosity helps us live out our calling and share God’s love in tangible ways. Please know that your gift makes a real difference, and we are excited about what God is doing through our church and how grateful we are that you are a vital part of this journey.
Stewardship is not just about financial giving. It is about recognizing the abundance we have received and sharing that with others. Please know that your contribution helps to foster a vibrant community of faith and love where members can grow spiritually and create lasting memories.
Once again, thank you for your support and being a part of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. We are blessed to have you as a member of our family in faith.
Bruce Philp
Finance Director
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
Emmanuel staff works with care to manage the gifts our our members give. These gifts support staff salaries, daily operations, and programs such as Bible studies, grief support, and Stephen Ministry. Your giving also helps maintain our buildings and Mooring Line Drive and at Oil Well Road, and it makes our local and global outreach possible. Thank you for your faithful generosity.
Our Goal for 2026: $2,500,000
2025 Recap