Oil Well Road Updates
SAVE THE DATE | MARCH 8 at 10:00 AM
Please join us on March 8 at 10:00 AM as we celebrate the installation of Pastor Jay Shailer as pastor of Emmanuel Church at Oil Well Road. The Rev. Nicole Eastwood will preach and preside at the installation on behalf of Bishop Suarez.
Following the service, everyone is invited to stay for a reception as we celebrate this joyful milestone in the life of our congregation. We hope you can join us for this special day of worship and fellowship.
NEW THIS YEAR! LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
Join us on Wednesdays in the sanctuary for our Lenten worship series, “Walking the Way”. The Holden Prayer Service will begin at 11:30 AM, followed by soup and fellowship in the Life Center.
Wednesday, February 25th
”Journey into the Wilderness” - Matthew 4:1-4Wednesday, March 4th
”God’s Compassionate Heart” - Psalm 103:13-14Wednesday, March 11th
”Running with Endurance” - Hebrews 12:1-3Wednesday, March 18th
”Repentance” - Provers 18:13Wednesday, March 25th
”Taking Up the Cross” - Mark 8:34-36
THEOLOGY ON TAP: “QUESTIONS & ANSWERS” WITH PASTOR JAY SHAILER
Join us for a drink and engaging conversation as we explore a monthly topic designed to build community and nurture your faith. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and a friend—we’d love to see you there.
Thursday, March 5 | 6:00 PM
Oil Well Craft Beer
5334 Ave Maria Blvd.
FOOD PACKING EVENT | MARCH 12, 2026
We are hosting a food packing event on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Life Center. Together, we will pack 30,000 meals, and we are hoping to have 100 volunteers participate.
If you are interested in volunteering, please register with Gina at 239-261-0894 ext. 303.
A light meal will be provided for all volunteers. Join us for an evening of service, fellowship, and making a meaningful impact in our community!
ASH WEDNESDAY AT EMMANUEL AT OIL WELL ROAD
Ash Wednesday at Emmanuel Church at Oil Well Road was a beautiful and meaningful day of worship and service. We began the day at 11:45 AM with a brief service under the Pavilion, including the imposition of ashes. Following the service, ashes and blessings were offered to our food distribution volunteers and to members of our community who came to receive food.
Maria, one of our dedicated volunteers, assisted by offering blessings in the language of those receiving ashes, helping ensure everyone felt welcomed and included. In total, more than 500 people received ashes throughout the day.
Later that evening, 43 people gathered once again under the Pavilion at 6:00 PM for worship, the imposition of ashes, a shared meal, and the meaningful tradition of burying the alleluias as we entered the season of Lent.
It was a powerful day of prayer, hospitality, and community, reminding us of God’s presence among us as we journey together through Lent.