Education at Emmanuel
LENTEN DEVOTION FROM OUR PASTORS:
As we journey through Lent, we invite you to join us for a special devotion led by our pastors. This video will offer a time for reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth. This week, we explore the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, as told in John 4:5-42. In this passage, Jesus offers the woman "living water," a gift that transcends physical thirst and brings eternal life. As we reflect on this interaction, we are reminded of God's deep desire to connect with us, offering grace, transformation, and new beginnings.
Take time each day this week to reflect on this passage. Jesus breaks social and cultural barriers by engaging with the Samaritan woman, showing that God’s love is for all people. How do we create divisions in our own lives? How can we practice humility and inclusion as Jesus did?
We hope this time of reflection brings renewal and inspiration to your Lenten journey. We look forward to gathering together with you this Sunday.
This week’s readings:
John 4:5-42
SUNDAY FORUM: Join Rev. Dr. Rick Bliese and Emmanuel Lutheran's Community Care Coordinator, Julie Basile, as they discuss a hidden gem here at Emmanuel Lutheran Church: Stephen Ministries!
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please e-mail Julie Basile at: Julie@NaplesEmmanuel.org for more information!
BEYOND SUNDAY-Living & Learning our Faith: Pastor Rick and Deacon Jim have joined forces to bring a new learning experience to Sundays at 11:40 AM in the media center following the Blended Worship Service. Come join them this Sunday as they begin to explore Luthers’s Small Catechism - for Adults only.
ZOOM HAPPY HOUR: Never joined before? Don’t worry! Each meeting is a standalone get together, so you can join any Monday to discuss the sermons from Sunday, wine and The Chosen. All are welcomed as we rejoice in each other’s fellowship.
Join us for Zoom Happy Hour this Monday, March 24, at 4:00 PM. Click the link below to join in the discussion of Sunday’s sermon and Season 4, Episode 7 of The Chosen (“The Last Sign”). Wine for this week is Super Tuscan.
BIBLE STUDY - THURSDAYS AT 10:30 AM: Richard Bliese led a discussion on the importance of prayer in daily life, emphasizing the significance of morning and evening prayers, as well as prayer over meals.
They also explored different approaches to praying in public, such as standing or kneeling, and the significance of posture in prayer. The meeting concluded with a focus on sharing personal prayer practices and the benefits of community support in maintaining a strong prayer life. If you would like to watch todays’s class, click on the link below. NOTES FROM TODAY’S CLASS - 3/20/25
Join Pastor Rick next week as he delves deeper into his class on Luther’s Small Catechism.