Mooring Line Dr. Updates
WE NEED YOU! SPECIAL CONGREGATION MEETING - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025 - OIL WELL ROAD
It is with excitement and great joy that the call committee shares their unanimous approval of a preferred candidate to serve as pastor of Emmanuel Church – Oil Well Road. The call committee has presented the candidate to the Council with unanimous approval to present the candidate to the congregation for call.
The candidate has accepted the preferred status and the terms of the call. The call committee will present the candidate information at the congregational meeting on Sunday, December 7 at 11:30 AM following the Oil Well Road worship service at 10:00 AM.
Important items to note:
On that day there will be worship held at Mooring Line Drive at 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 PM.
There will be an opportunity for people to gather in the Life Center at 11:30 on that day to participate and vote – via Zoom. Please plan to attend as we need 80 members to pass this vote.
According to the Florida Bahama Synod, only members of Emmanuel can vote. (Associate members are not allowed to vote to extend a call.)
Immediately following the meeting at the Oil Well Road location, we will celebrate with a light lunch. These are very exciting times at Emmanuel!
THIS SUNDAY! HOSPITALITY WILL BE IN THE LIFE CENTER
Join us for refreshments after the 9:00 AM service and before the 10:30 AM service in our newly renovated Life Center. It’s a wonderful space to greet one another, meet new people, and catch up with old friends. We hope you’ll stop by!
HELP US DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS! ORDER A POINSETTIA TO REMEMBER OR TO HONOR A LOVED ONE!
Your contribution will not only add to the beauty of our sanctuary but also provide a meaningful way to honor or remember someone special during this season of hope. If you would like to give a poinsettia to beautify our Altar this season, please fill out the form below and return it with a check to the church office by December 15th. Poinsettias are $20.00 each. You may have multiple names for one plant. Please make checks payable to: Emmanuel Lutheran Church with the memo - poinsettias. Click here to download an order form.
NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETS DECEMBER 8TH AT 2:00 PM IN ROOM 2!
Join the book club on Monday, Dec. 8th as they discuss “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan. This book is a short novel about coal merchant Bill Furlong in a small Irish town in 1985 who, while on a Christmas delivery, discovers a young woman being held and exploited at the local convent. The discovery forces him to confront his past, the complicit silence of his community, and the moral question of whether to intervene, leading him to perform a quiet act of heroism inspired by the real-life history of the Magdalene Laundries.
Read the book and then join the group ready for a discussion exchanging perspectives.
CELEBRATING OUR NEW LIFE CENTER—THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who helped plan and attended the grand celebration in our new Life Center this past Sunday! It was a wonderful day filled with joy, gratitude, and anticipation for all that’s ahead.
This event marked an exciting beginning for a refreshed space that will serve Emmanuel and our many ministries—both now and for generations to come. We are especially grateful to share that the renovation was fully funded by the generosity of a designated donor, not from Emmanuel’s general fund.
Your prayers, support, and participation continue to make our vision a reality. We’ve included a few photos below capturing the spirit of the day.
What a blessing to celebrate this milestone together!
IT’S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR DINNERS FOR 6, or 8!
We’re forming new groups to kick off this fun fellowship program in January 2026!
Are you looking to meet new friends at Emmanuel—or reconnect with people you already know? Dinners for 6, or 8 is a great way to share food, laughter, and conversation in a relaxed setting.
Groups meet once a month from January through April, and you can gather wherever works best—in your home, at a restaurant, the beach, or even a bowling alley! Let’s build new connections within our Emmanuel family.
VOICES OF NAPLES CHRISTMAS CONCERT: DECEMBER 8TH AT 7:00 PM
The Voices of Naples Christmas concert will be held in our sanctuary, on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The concert is free to attend, and a free-will offering will be collected. The concert will feature seasonal choral music, with a mix of religious and secular selections, and a sing-along opportunity.
SPREAD CHRISTMAS JOY AT SOLARIS SENIOR LIVING!
On December 14 at 2:00 PM, we invite you to join us at Solaris Senior Living for an afternoon of Christmas caroling and heartfelt connection.
There’s something truly special about sharing music during the Christmas season—smiles brighten, memories surface, and hearts are lifted. As we sing beloved carols together, we’ll be offering the residents not just music, but the gift of community, comfort, and joy.
Whether you’re a confident singer or simply love the festive spirit, your presence makes a difference. Bring a friend, bring your cheer, and help us fill the halls with warmth and the hope of Christmas.
Come lend your voice, spread joy, and be part of a beautiful tradition of caring and connection!
GOOD GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS: BEGINNING NOVEMBER 30th.
Share the Gift of Christmas—Locally and Globally
This Christmas season, we invite you to take an ornament from the Giving Tree in the Narthex and help make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
Each ornament represents an opportunity to give—whether globally through the purchase of chicks, piglets, goats, or cows, or locally through a donation to Emmanuel’s Good Samaritan Fund.
Your global gifts provide families with life-changing resources: eggs, milk, and the ability to start small businesses that support long-term stability.
Your local gifts to the Good Samaritan Fund help individuals and families who come to our pastors facing urgent needs, offering support and hope when they feel they have nowhere else to turn.
Take an ornament, give generously, and help change a life this Christmas.
CHRISTMAS PARTY: DECEMBER 19th at 7:00 PM IN THE LIFE CENTER
Join Us for Emmanuel Community Church’s Annual Christmas Party!
Come celebrate the season with an evening full of joy, laughter, and holiday cheer! Enjoy great food, festive music, dancing, and time together as a community. It’s always a highlight of the year—a wonderful chance to relax, connect, and celebrate Christmas with friends old and new.
Suggested donation: $20/person. RSVP to Claudia Ruiz: 239-692-6292
We can’t wait to see you there!
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER (OR FLORIDA-FRIENDLY SHIRT) | DECEMBER 21
Join us on Sunday, December 21, and show off your festive spirit by wearing your ugliest Christmas sweater—or, for our warm-weather friends, your best Florida-friendly ugly Christmas shirt!
Let’s have some fun together and bring a little extra joy and laughter to the season!