Emmanuel Park Updates
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 modular will be a 36 x 60 structure with 9’ ceilings. It will be much nicer and larger than initial ideas. We do not have an estimate of time at the moment as we navigate Collier County’s complex construction standards and approval for location site. We need to have the design work completed, then engineering work completed by the manufacturer, with engineering to be reviewed and approved by county. On county approval of structural plan, unit goes into manufacturing..... then site prep, electrical lines, delivery, installation and certificate of occupancy.
We appreciate your continued patience and support as we strive to create a welcoming, high-quality worship space for all.
This week, we’re excited to kick off our 2025 Stewardship Appeal: Love God. Love People. You should have received your brochure in the mail, and we encourage you to take some time to read through it. Inside, you’ll find highlights of what we’ve accomplished together over the past year and our vision for 2025. Each of our goals is designed to strengthen the ministry at Emmanuel, fostering growth and vitality while deepening our ability to serve and impact the many communities we are called to love. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in this important work!
If you did not receive your brochure, we will have copies available at church this Sunday.
ANNUAL MEETING: SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 AT 12:00 PM IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER AT EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ON MOORING LINE DR. Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 26, as we come together for our annual meeting in the Family Life Center (Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Dr, Naples, FL 34102). That morning, we will have our 10:00 AM worship service at the Pavilion as usual. Registration for the meeting will begin at 11:45 AM in the Family Life Center, with the meeting starting promptly at noon. We look forward to your participation as we reflect on the past year and plan for the future!
Please join us!
THE STAR ARISING - A CANTATA FOR CHRISTMAS BY JOSEPH M. MARTIN: This Sunday, January 12th at 3:00 PM we will be blessed to host the Emmanuel Choir and the Marco Island Community Chorus as they present the worship celebration “The Star Arising.”
The cantata is a celebration of light that shares the good news of Jesus’ birth from prophecy to proclamation.
The Christmas and Epiphany themes of Jesus, the light of the world are brought forth by the Mass choir representing nine different churches and the full orchestra.
Invite your friends to be a part of this meaningful celebration in our newly enhanced sanctuary.
This is a music program you will not want to miss!
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INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES FOR THE NEXT PASTOR AT THE PARK: The call committee has been very busy these past few weeks. We have completed 5 zoom interviews. The call committee and Pastor Lillejord will be discussing our next steps in moving forward. 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.