Serving Others Updates
GOOD GIFTS AND GOOD SAMARITAN FUND FOR CHRISTMAS: Beginning December 1st, you will have an opportunity to participate. There will be a Christmas tree at the back of the Family Life Center. Either before or after worship, go to the Christmas tree and choose a Global or a Local Good Gifts ornament.
Make your check payable to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. On the memo line of the check write either Global - and your gift choice (e.g., 2 piglets), or Local Good Gifts. We will use the information on the memo line to ensure your Good Gift is directed properly. Checks can be mailed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, dropped off during the week, or put into the offering plate on Sunday. Any questions, please call Gina at 239-261-0894.
GRACE PLACE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: How can you support the 20th Anniversary
Celebration of Grace: A Night in Emerald City?
Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks:
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 2 pm - 5 pm: Office Tasks including making nametags, prepping decorations, and other items.
Friday, December 6, 2024: Noon - as long as you are available! Set up and decorating of Elite Jets Hangar
Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10 am - 2 pm: Final set up and decorations
Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9:30 pm - 11 pm: TAKE DOWN AND CLEAN UP
Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 9 am - Noon: Final Clean Up!
JOIN ST MATTHEW’S AS A VOLUNTEER FOR THE NAPLESS AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE! We’re excited to invite you to sign up for volunteer opportunities during the Naples Automotive Experience (NAE), including the spectacular Cars on 5th event. Log into your VolunteerHub account to secure your spot, or contact a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team for assistance!
Where is help most needed?
We need over 500 volunteers for this incredible one-day event!
📅 Date: Saturday, February 8
📍 Location: Various spots on and around 5th Avenue South, Naples
Volunteer Shifts
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM: 1st Shift Zone Leaders
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM: 1st Shift Admissions and Entry Attendants
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 2nd Shift (All Positions)
Volunteer Positions
Zone Leader: Oversees their assigned area, takes attendance, manages their zone, and assists in other roles as needed. Must be able to process credit card payments.
Admissions Attendant: Handles cash and credit card payments and provides wristbands to guests.
Entry Attendant: Guards entrances, ensures only wristbanded guests enter, and directs others to wristband purchase locations.
For questions or assistance, please contact Michelle Mendoza at mmendoza@stmatthewshouse.org. We look forward to serving alongside you!
CASSEROLES FOR ST MATTHEW’S HOUSE:
Our Serving Others Ministry Team provides casseroles prepared by Church members to the St. Matthew’s House Shelter for the benefit of those sheltered. Please consider helping this outreach program as the need is huge!
You may pick up casserole pans, lids (and recipes if needed) and bring back a prepared casseroles to store in the stand - alone freezer in the kitchen. This outreach is still much needed and greatly appreciated by all of those housed in the shelter.
Please consider picking up a casserole container, or two, preparing one of the easy casserole dishes, and delivering the cooked casserole back to the Church. Our goal is to prepare 50 casseroles per month. Thank you!