Emmanuel Park Updates
INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES FOR THE NEXT PASTOR AT THE PARK: The call committee has been very busy these past few weeks. With the help of Pastor Lillejord, we have begun to interview potential candidates for Emmanuel Park Church. Last week we interviewed a candidate, and this week we are interviewing three more. This is an exciting time, and we feel confident in the process. We will keep you posted as the discernment of this committee moves forward. Please keep the committee members and the pastors in your life of prayers.
EMMANUEL PARK MODULAR WORSHIP BUILDING :
We are actively collaborating with engineers, contractors, vendors, and county staff to bring Emmanuel Park Church’s interim modular worship building to life. While our timeline has been adjusted, our priority remains ensuring that the structure is thoughtfully designed and fully approved for worship gatherings. Because no suitable pre-owned or leasable units exist, a brand new, custom-built unit is being crafted to serve our community’s needs for the coming years as we work to design, fund, and construct a permanent worship hall.
This custom approach allows us to incorporate enhanced design elements that improve the building’s appearance, comfort, and functionality—though it does come with some timing trade-offs. Additional delays are due to navigating Collier County’s complex construction standards, including stringent hurricane codes, zoning requirements, permitting processes, and contractor coordination.
We appreciate your continued patience and support as we strive to create a welcoming, high-quality worship space for all.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT SOLARIS SENIOR LIVING:
We invite you to join us after church on Sunday, December 15th at 2:00 PM at Solaris Senior Living, 10949 Parnu St., Naples, FL 34109, to bring a little Christmas Cheer.
For more information please contact Deacon Dee: dee@naplesemmanuel.org
BOWLING EVENT: After service last Sunday, 36 people from Emmanuel Park Church gathered to enjoy a Sunday afternoon of family bowling. We had a few strikes, a few spares, and a lot of fun!
MEALS OF HOPE AT EMMANUEL PARK:
Our numbers have skyrocketed! We have been serving record numbers of families each week. This past week we served 821 families. We need volunteers to help!
Meals of Hope food pantry distribution site at Emmanuel Park is from 12:30 - 4:00 pm each Wednesday.
Volunteer shifts: First shift will be from 12:00pm - 2:00pm, and second shift will be from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Meals of Hope and Emmanuel Park are looking for 10 - 12 volunteers to assist with registration, parking, and distributing food. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the link below. Volunteers are requested to arrive at 12:00 pm. Students are eligible for service hours through Meals of Hope.