Emmanuel Park Updates
JOIN US FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY ON SUNDAY AT 10:00 AM.
We invite you to worship under the pavilion at Emmanuel Community Park this Sunday. Come experience a meaningful time of faith, fellowship, and community in a beautiful outdoor setting. We look forward to seeing you there!
Emmanuel Park Church | 2730 Oil Well Road, Naples, Fl 34120
2025 LENT AT EMMANUEL - “GIVING UP” : Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. It is a time when we journey with Christ to the cross, letting go of the things that hinder our faith and opening ourselves to God's grace. This Lent, we invite you to embrace the theme "Giving Up". God would like to help and guide us to give up control, expectations, superiority, enemies, and our lives. Join us on this journey - see you in worship!
As we journey together in faith, this week's theme, "Giving Up Enemies," invites us to examine how we view others, particularly those with whom we struggle. Jesus calls us to let go of hostility and embrace the radical love of God, even for those we consider our enemies. One Church, Multiple Communities - United in Letting Go!
PLEASE SHARE THIS VIDEO INVITATION TO EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES: Join us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the hope, joy, and new life found in Jesus Christ at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Naples, FL!
April 20th, 2025 – Easter Sunday
Sanctuary - 7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM
Family Life Center - 11:30 AM
At the Park - 10:00 AM (Pancake Breakfast following) Be well and God bless!
Help spread the joy of Easter! Share this special video invitation to Easter services from Pastor Lilejord with your neighbors, coworkers, family and friends: https://youtu.be/kYTw25d5pjE
HOLY WEEK AT EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Journey through Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection
Welcome to Holy Week! This sacred time invites us to walk with Jesus from His entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the glory of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Each service tells part of the story, and just as you wouldn’t miss a page in a captivating book, you shouldn’t miss any of these services. Each one deepens our understanding of God’s love and the hope of the resurrection.
Why You Shouldn't Miss Any of the Services. Holy Week is a continuous story. Each service — from Palm Sunday to Easter — invites us to experience Christ's love and sacrifice. To fully appreciate Easter, we must walk with Jesus through His suffering, death, and resurrection. Every service builds on the last, deepening our faith and hope.
SAVE THE DATE: SPRING CANTATA -
APRIL 3 AT 6 PM: Join us on April 3 at 6 PM in the sanctuary for a beautiful evening of music as the Emmanuel Choir and the Marco Island Community Chorus present their Spring Cantata.
This special ecumenical concert will be a time of inspiration and harmony, featuring talented performers from both choirs. Admission is free, with a free-will offering accepted.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss this uplifting musical experience!
FINANACIAL UPDATE: Did You Know?
Our ongoing renovations, including the revitalized sanctuary, updates to the chapel, Family Life Center, and several offices, are all fully funded by the Capital Campaign—a testament to your generosity!
As of March 24th, our contributions are $16,000 ahead compared to the same period last year (excluding Easter). However, we are currently $233,000 behind our budgeted giving. On a positive note, expenses are $80,000 under budget, bringing the net difference to $153,000.
We are grateful for your continued support and appreciate your generosity as we work together to sustain and grow our ministry. Thank you!
CANDIDATE SEARCH UPDATE:
The Emmanuel Park Call Committee remains dedicated to finding our next pastor. With the support of the Synod and our consultant, we are actively identifying and evaluating potential candidates for interviews.
If you know someone who may be a great fit for this role, we welcome your recommendations! Please don’t hesitate to reach out and share your suggestions.
Thank you for your prayers and support during this important process.
SITE DEVELOPMENT AND MODULAR UPDATE:
Steady Progress Continues!
We’re moving forward step by step as we work with the county on our insubstantial change to the Site Development Plan
Design Finalized – The layout for doors, windows, electrical outlets, and lighting is now complete.
Next Steps – Our focus now shifts to selecting colors for the carpet, walls (interior & exterior), trim, and other finishing touches.
Engineering in Progress – The manufacturer is preparing critical structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings needed for our future building permit application.
Thank you for your patience and support as we bring this project to life!