Oil Well Road Updates
BIBLE CAMP AT EMMANUEL PARK CHURCH:
Dates: July 21–25, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Emmanuel Park Church
Who: Children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Theme: “The word is near you.” — Romans 10:8
We’re excited to welcome your child to a week of faith, fun, and fellowship at Bible Camp! Led by trained college counselors from Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida and supported by Emmanuel Lutheran Church volunteers, this enriching experience will be filled with learning, laughter, and lasting friendships.
Campers should bring their own lunch each day.
Space is limited to just 16 campers!
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis—so don’t wait! To register or for more information, please contact: Dee Schleutker
Dee@NaplesEmmanuel.org
We can’t wait to see what God has in store for this incredible week!
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY AT DISNEY’S BLIZZARD BEACH WITH YOUR EMMANUEL FAMILY. The bus is almost full! Register now!
Date: Saturday July 26
Cost: $ 58 per person
Who’s Invited: Youth, friends & families welcome!
To reserve your place, fill out the Registration Form and drop it off with your money at the church.
Let’s make a splash together this summer!
REPRESENTING EMMANUEL AT THE FLORIDA-BAHAMA SYNOD ASSEMBLY: Pastor Rick Bliese, Pastor José Lebrón, Deacon Dee, Deacon Nieves, Howard Isaacson and Sabra Malary (representing Emmanuel Lutheran Global Seminary) attended the Florida-Bahama Synod Assembly, June 12-14, in Kissimmee, FL. This year’s Synod Assembly theme was, “There’s a Time for Everything.” (Ecclesiastes 3)
We’re grateful for their participation and leadership as they represented our congregation in this important gathering of churches across the synod.
Here are some reflections from the assembly and insights they brought back to share with our community!
We’re grateful for their participation and leadership as they represented our congregation in this important gathering of churches across the synod.
Here are some reflections from the assembly and insights they brought back to share with our community!
Shared by Deacon Dee Schleutker
"This year, I was especially looking forward to hearing the keynote speaker, Rev. Emily Harkins, pastor of The Dwelling in Winston-Salem, NC—and she did not disappoint. She radiated a deep passion for the homeless ministry she leads, and her message was both inspiring and deeply moving."
In addition to the keynote, Dee shared how much she values the opportunity to reconnect with pastors and other rostered leaders from past years.
"This year, I was blessed to catch up with Pastor Will and his family, which was a true joy."
Shared by Pastor José Lebrón
"This Synod Assembly was meaningful in many ways. It was well attended, and it was truly uplifting to see so many familiar faces—especially those we don’t often get to see in person. One of the highlights for me was seeing the impact of Emmanuel Lutheran Global Seminary (ELGS) among so many participants. Wearing our colorful shirts with the ELGS emblem sparked conversations everywhere we went. It became a wonderful opportunity to share the mission and work of our seminary and to testify to what God is doing through it."
We’re grateful for Pastor Rick, Deacon Dee, Pastor José, Deacon Nieves and , Howard Isaacson and student’s presence and representation of Emmanuel and ELGS at the Florida-Bahama Synod Assembly, and we look forward to hearing more stories and inspiration from this year’s gathering.
MAY FINANCIAL UPDATE: Total income for the month of May was $121,730 -- $34,000 below budget and $4,660 below last year’s May’s offering. Total operating expenses in the month were $188,758 compared to a budget of $213,263.
Year to Date:
Income received through May 31, 2025 is $941,252. Operating expenses for the same period are $999,897 – resulting in a net budgeted income of $58,645.
We know that the months of summer take many people from here to there – and perhaps a number of places in between. In the midst of all that, worship, learning, and service are taking place in and through Emmanuel. In addition, your entire staff is working and planning for the fall as well as making plans for a more impactful year of ministry to our respective and collective communities. We thank you for your continued support of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. If you haven’t had a chance to give recently, or if you feel like you could give more, now is a great time to do so. You can give online through the link provided. You can mail your offering to us or bring it when you came and worship, learn, and serve.
Let us come together in faith and generosity to meet this need and continue to do the work to which we have been called.
PLEASE HELP OUR STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION! Each year we award scholarships to college students based on their active involvement in church life, participation in youth ministry, commitment to serving the community, and dedication to their educational goals.
Since its inception 16 years ago, the scholarship program has awarded 86 scholarships—this year’s total of $9,500 brings the cumulative disbursement to an inspiring $96,000.
Please join us in praying for these exceptional young people as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their journey. We are incredibly proud of each of them!
This meaningful program exists thanks to the vision and generosity of our founding partners, Marge Herbst and her late husband, Charlie, along with many others who have faithfully supported the fund over the years. If you would like to contribute to the Youth Scholarship Fund and help invest in the future of our young people, please make your check payable to Emmanuel Lutheran Church and write “Youth Scholarship” in the memo line or click on the link below to donate online.
Thank you for helping us encourage and equip the next generation!