Emmanuel Park Updates
BURYING THE ALLELUIAS: This Sunday, March 2, Deacon Dee and the children will be burying the “Alleluias” for lent. It has been a tradition with the children at Emmanuel Park Church to bury their Alleluias the last Sunday before Lent begins.
Our children will place their Alleluias in a box and we will place them in a hole in the ground next to the pavilion. On Easter Sunday we will resurrect the Alleluias.
This tradition dates all the way back to the Middle Ages when a scroll containing the word was removed from the church. As tradition goes we will not sing or say Alleluia until Easter. There is no scriptural reference for this however we have chosen to abstain from this word of praise during the season of Lent. Lent is a somber time as we acknowledge our sins and look with great anticipation to the message of forgiveness and eternal life in the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter.
JOIN US FOR A BARBECUE AFTER SERVICE ON SUNDAY: Another tradition at Emmanuel Park Church are our barbeques.
It will be our “Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday” meal. “Shrove” comes from the old English word “shriven” which means absolved of sins. The tradition of Lent has included abstaining from rich or fatty foods which is how Shrove Tuesday became know as Fat Tuesday, the day in which Christians disposed of their fat, butter and eggs in their homes which would spoil during the 40 days of Lenten fasting. Since they did not want the ingredients to go to waste, people would use them to cook feasts of high fat foods.
We invite you to join us for this feast!
EMMANUEL PARK OUTREACH EVENT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 | 12:30 - 4:00 PM
The local sheriff’s office is sponsoring an outreach event at Emmanuel Park. Come check it out to see how they can help you.
JOIN US FOR THE MEALS OF HOPE PACKING EVENT - THURSDAY, MARCH, 13 2025
Help us make a difference by packing 20,000 meals for those in need! We need 100 volunteers to join us at the Family Life Center on March 13, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
🔹 10 packing stations with 10 volunteers each
🔹 Pizza provided for all volunteers
Come be a part of this incredible effort and help spread hope, one meal at a time!
FAMILY NIGHT HITS THE ICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 28 | 7:30 PM | HERTZ ARENA Get ready for an unforgettable night of hockey, fun, and fellowship as we cheer on the Florida Everblades together! Join your Emmanuel family for this exciting Family Night at Hertz Arena.
Exclusive Offer – Just $20 Per Ticket!
Premium seat with a fantastic view!
FREE Everblades towel ($50 total value!)
This is a perfect opportunity to invite friends, make memories, and enjoy a thrilling night of hockey action! Deadline to order tickets: March 24.
Don’t miss out—grab your seats and get ready to hit the ice with us!
How to Sign Up:
1. Email Deacon Jim at Jim@NaplesEmmanuel.org with the number of tickets you need.
2. Mail or drop off your payment to:
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
777 Mooring Line Dr., Naples, FL 34102
3. Your tickets will be emailed to you before game day!