Mooring Line Dr. Updates
CALLING ALL MEMBERS - WE NEED YOU THIS SUNDAY!
Special Congregational Meeting this Sunday, December 7, 2025. Voting on preferred candidate to serve as pastor of Emmanuel Church - 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 84 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.)
These are very exciting times at Emmanuel!
“IN THE KNOW” From Vision to Reality: Campaign Progress Update
What an exciting season in the life of Emmanuel Lutheran Church! We continue to move boldly toward the future God has set before us through our From Vision to Reality Capital Campaign — and today we are thrilled to share an incredible milestone.
🎉 We have reached $16,323,042 toward our $19.5 million goal! 🎉
This remarkable progress reflects the deep faith, generosity, and commitment of our Emmanuel family. Every gift - every step of faith - is helping transform a bold dream into a future filled with vibrant ministry.
Where We Are Going
Your support is fueling two transformative projects:
A New Sanctuary on Oil Well Road
A permanent worship home in one of the fastest-growing regions of Naples - a place for future families to gather, worship, and serve joyfully in Christ’s name.
A Community-Building Atrium at Mooring Line Drive
A welcoming hub for connection, fellowship, and ministry - the heart of our campus that brings people together in meaningful ways.
These spaces are more than construction plans - they are places where faith will be nurtured, relationships strengthened, and lives forever changed. And you are helping make that happen.
The Finish Line Is in Sight
With $16,323,042 pledged so far, we are getting closer every day - but we’re not done yet.
Together, we are building a legacy of hope, hospitality, and mission that will bless generations to come.
How You Can Help
If you haven’t yet made a pledge - or if you feel called to deepen your commitment - now is a wonderful moment to join in this extraordinary work. Your gift, no matter the size, opens the door wider for others to experience God’s love through Emmanuel.
Thank you for believing in this vision. Thank you for praying, for giving, and for being part of the story God is writing through our church.
Let us boldly continue forward - from vision to reality - trusting in “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)
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.
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: 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!
EXCITING NEWS: PARK CHURCH IS NOW EMMANUEL CHURCH AT OIL WELL ROAD!
As Emmanuel Lutheran Church continues to grow as One Church with Multiple Communities, it’s important that each of our campuses clearly reflects our shared identity and mission. That’s why we’re excited to share a new chapter for our Oil Well Road location. Formerly known as “Park Church,” this campus will now be called: Emmanuel Church at Oil Well Road
New Name. Same Heart. Same Mission. This change strengthens the unity among all our worshiping communities — at Mooring Line Drive, in our Bilingual Community, and now at Oil Well Road — while continuing to celebrate the unique spirit and identity of each one. One name, one mission, one Emmanuel family.
IT’S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR DINNERS FOR 6, or 8!
We’re forming new groups now for the next season of this fun fellowship program launching January 2026!
Looking to meet new friends at Emmanuel—or reconnect with familiar faces? Dinners for 6 (or 8) is a wonderful way to enjoy food, laughter, and meaningful conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Groups will meet once a month from January through April, gathering wherever works best for you—at home, in a restaurant, at the beach, or even at the bowling alley! Come be part of building deeper connections within our Emmanuel family.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE TIMES:
EMMANUEL CHURCH - MOORING LINE DRIVE
December 24 - Christmas Eve Worship:
3:00 PM: A traditional Christmas Eve Worship Service with Communion and Carols.
5:00 PM: Emmanuel’s Paper Bag Pageant – A high energy, fun -filled Christmas Eve service with children in costumes telling the Christmas story and lively congregational participation.
7:00 PM: A traditional Christmas Eve Worship Service with Communion and Carols highlighted by inspirational music of the choir and soloists proclaiming the beauty and joy of Christmas.
EMMANUEL CHURCH - OIL WELL ROAD
December 24 - Christmas Eve Worship:
5:00 PM: A live nativity, sing-along and communion.