Mooring Line Dr. Updates
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT! Enjoy seasonal choral music presented by the Voices of Naples Chorus (Some of our Emmanuel Choir members are part of this group.) The concert will be held on December 9 at 7:00 PM in Family Life Center at Emmanuel Luther Church. Tickets are not required, however, there will be a free will offering.
JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR MANY SERVICES THIS CHRISTMAS EVE: We have our traditional services with communion at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM and we will have our infamous family friendly Paper Bag Pageant at 5:00 PM at our Mooring Line Dr. campus. The park will celebrate Christmas Eve at 5:00 PM at the Pavilion with a live nativity, sing-a-long, communion and candlelighting during Silent Night.
Join us on December 29 for a special holiday service with seasonal Lessons & Christmas carols.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS!
As we prepare to celebrate the joy and peace of Christmas at Emmanuel, we invite you to order a beautiful poinsettia to help decorate our sanctuary. For just $20.00, you can brighten our worship space and honor a loved one or commemorate a special event. Orders are being accepted now through December 15 and can be placed by filling out the order form or stop by the front office.
Your contribution will not only add to the beauty of our sanctuary but also provide a meaningful way to honor or remember someone special during this season of hope.
Thank you for your generosity as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ!
GOOD GIFTS AND GOOD SAMARITAN FUND FOR CHRISTMAS: We were so excited to see so many ornaments taken off the tree last Sunday that we added more! If you have not already participated, there is still time. Either before or after worship, go to the Christmas tree at the back of the Family Life Center and choose a Global or a Local Good Gifts ornament. Follow the instructions below for your donation, then take your ornament home to hang on your tree.
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.
SANCTUARY RENOVATION UPDATE:
Exciting progress is happening in our sanctuary! This week, the stonework at the front of the sanctuary has begun, the railing leading to the altar is nearly finished, and the new baseboards are ready for installation. The cross has also been beautifully repainted.
Next week, we look forward to even more updates, including the installation of new carpet, the arrival of the pews, updated light fixtures, and additional painting.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support, and encouragement as we bring these renovations to completion!
DINNERS FOR 6, or 8:
This is your opportunity to connect with others from Emmanuel over a shared meal. The goal is to meet monthly from January to April, fostering fellowship among our community who may not know each other well. Each dinner is centered around prayer, scripture, and a blessing. Meals can be hosted at a home or at a restaurant (pay for your own meal). And it can be lunch, dinner or other activity (we have had groups go bowling). Sign up below!