http://marconews.com/news/religion/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Religionen-usreligion/news/religion/?partner=RSShttp://marconews.com/feeds/headlines/religion/2008-12-03T14:52:54.221809Copyright marconews.com, 2008http://marconews.com/news/2008/nov/27/thanks-god-given-thanksgiving-faith-celebration-ma/?partner=RSSOn Thursday, during the second annual community celebration at the Marco Lutheran Church, the Rev. Kyle Bennett of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church recited the original Thanksgiving declaration to the congregation, which was gathered along with other members of the Marco Island Clergy Association. A prayer for our country and our leaders, both nationally and locally, was offered with a plea to prosper our country and to guide our leaders in wisdom. melbenfield@embarqmail.com (MELANIE L. BENFIELD)Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/nov/27/thanks-god-given-thanksgiving-faith-celebration-ma/?partner=RSSlocal1873072008-11-27T15:00:002008-11-27T15:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008On Thursday, during the second annual community celebration at the Marco Lutheran Church, the Rev. Kyle Bennett of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church recited the original Thanksgiving declaration to the congregation, which was gathered along with other members of the Marco Island Clergy Association. A prayer for our country and our leaders, both nationally and locally, was offered with a plea to prosper our country and to guide our leaders in wisdom.MARCO ISLANDMELANIE L. BENFIELDThanks to God given at Thanksgiving faith celebration on Marco Islandmarconews.comthanks-god-given-thanksgiving-faith-celebration-mahttp://marconews.com/news/2008/nov/19/island-community-loses-father-fisherman/?partner=RSSThe Island community is mourning the loss of father and fisherman, Joseph Nugent, 39, of 360 Capri Boulevard, Isles of Capri. Nugent died Thursday when he lost control of his motorcycle near 1400 19th St. S.W., Golden Gate Estates, according to Collier County Sheriff’s Office reports. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:57:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/nov/19/island-community-loses-father-fisherman/?partner=RSSlocal1866552008-11-19T14:57:002008-11-19T14:57:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008The Island community is mourning the loss of father and fisherman, Joseph Nugent, 39, of 360 Capri Boulevard, Isles of Capri. Nugent died Thursday when he lost control of his motorcycle near 1400 19th St. S.W., Golden Gate Estates, according to Collier County Sheriff’s Office reports.MARCO ISLANDKELLY FARRELLIsland community loses a father, fisherman marconews.comisland-community-loses-father-fishermanhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/nov/04/services-announced-staci-kelley/?partner=RSSStaci Marie Kelley, 41, light and love of the life of Jerry Gibson died peacefully Wednesday, October, 29, 2008. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:43:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/nov/04/services-announced-staci-kelley/?partner=RSSlocal1854462008-11-04T21:45:002008-11-04T19:43:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Staci Marie Kelley, 41, light and love of the life of Jerry Gibson died peacefully Wednesday, October, 29, 2008.MARCO ISLANDServices announced for Staci Kelley marconews.comservices-announced-staci-kelleyhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/furry-friends-have-their-sacred-day/?partner=RSSDogs, cats and other pets are up for a treat. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals celebration Sunday evening at the church, 1101 North Collier Blvd., on Marco Island. kelfarrell@yahoo.com (KELLY FARRELL)Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:09:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/furry-friends-have-their-sacred-day/?partner=RSSlocal1833742008-10-09T15:53:002008-10-09T15:09:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Dogs, cats and other pets are up for a treat. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals celebration Sunday evening at the church, 1101 North Collier Blvd., on Marco Island.MARCO ISLANDKELLY FARRELLFurry friends have their sacred day on Marcomarconews.comfurry-friends-have-their-sacred-dayhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/30/jcmi-celebrates-high-holy-days/?partner=RSSThe bodies, hearts, and minds of the members of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island (JCMI) were fed on Sept. 20, as they ushered in the Days of Awe with food, a concert and the first of the High Holy Day Services, Selichot. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:34:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/30/jcmi-celebrates-high-holy-days/?partner=RSSlocal1826262008-09-30T12:34:002008-09-30T12:34:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008The bodies, hearts, and minds of the members of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island (JCMI) were fed on Sept. 20, as they ushered in the Days of Awe with food, a concert and the first of the High Holy Day Services, Selichot.Bonita Springs, FLJCMI celebrates High Holy Daysmarconews.comjcmi-celebrates-high-holy-dayshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/18/time-give-join-haitian-relief-drive/?partner=RSSMarco Presbyterian Church is partnering with El Shaddai Presbyterian Church in Miami and El Shaddai Ministries International, Inc. to collect clothing, funds, household items, medication and toiletries for victims of Hurricanes Hanna and Ike in Gonaives, Haiti. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:28:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/18/time-give-join-haitian-relief-drive/?partner=RSSlocal1816782008-09-18T11:28:002008-09-18T11:28:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Marco Presbyterian Church is partnering with El Shaddai Presbyterian Church in Miami and El Shaddai Ministries International, Inc. to collect clothing, funds, household items, medication and toiletries for victims of Hurricanes Hanna and Ike in Gonaives, Haiti.Bonita Springs, FLTime to give — Join the Haitian relief drivemarconews.comtime-give-join-haitian-relief-drivehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/27/jcmi-welcomes-new-rabbi/?partner=RSSWarmth and joy permeated the air as the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island welcomed new senior rabbi, professor, grandfather, and former Fulbright Scholar, Rabbi Edward M. Maline, D.D. He officiated his first service on Marco, followed by a reception, on Aug. 15. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:25:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/27/jcmi-welcomes-new-rabbi/?partner=RSSlocal1798432008-08-27T17:25:002008-08-27T17:25:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Warmth and joy permeated the air as the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island welcomed new senior rabbi, professor, grandfather, and former Fulbright Scholar, Rabbi Edward M. Maline, D.D. He officiated his first service on Marco, followed by a reception, on Aug. 15. Bonita Springs, FLJCMI welcomes new rabbimarconews.comjcmi-welcomes-new-rabbihttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/24/communitys-sanctuary-first-baptist-church-stunning/?partner=RSSMarco Island doesn’t skimp on the faith factor, a fact that must have been on the minds of the Deltona Corporation when it supplied ample acreage to every religious denomination on the island — as prescribed by the founding Mackle brothers. One such denomination delighting in its current renaissance while reflecting on its roots is First Baptist Church of Marco Island (FBC). Not to worry, the 1450 Winterberry Drive address is still the same, but within the past year the church campus has undergone a stunning transformation thanks to the success of a multi-million dollar capital campaign and the visionary leadership of its senior pastor, Timothy Neptune. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/24/communitys-sanctuary-first-baptist-church-stunning/?partner=RSSlocal1793882008-08-24T00:02:002008-08-24T00:02:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Marco Island doesn’t skimp on the faith factor, a fact that must have been on the minds of the Deltona Corporation when it supplied ample acreage to every religious denomination on the island — as prescribed by the founding Mackle brothers. One such denomination delighting in its current renaissance while reflecting on its roots is First Baptist Church of Marco Island (FBC). Not to worry, the 1450 Winterberry Drive address is still the same, but within the past year the church campus has undergone a stunning transformation thanks to the success of a multi-million dollar capital campaign and the visionary leadership of its senior pastor, Timothy Neptune.Bonita Springs, FLBERNADETTE LA PAGLIAA community’s sanctuary: First Baptist Church, a stunning transformation unveiledmarconews.comcommunitys-sanctuary-first-baptist-church-stunninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/30/no-reservations-marco-presbyterian-sends-missionar/?partner=RSSMarco Presbyterian Church has a long-term commitment to short-term missions. This is the fifth year that the church has sent a team of short-term workers to the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:57:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/30/no-reservations-marco-presbyterian-sends-missionar/?partner=RSSlocal1776852008-07-30T22:57:002008-07-30T22:57:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Marco Presbyterian Church has a long-term commitment to short-term missions. This is the fifth year that the church has sent a team of short-term workers to the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Bonita Springs, FLNo reservations: Marco Presbyterian sends missionaries to Cherokeemarconews.comno-reservations-marco-presbyterian-sends-missionarhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/16/united-methodist-welcomes-new-pastor/?partner=RSSCaring, compassionate and gentle are the words that come to mind when describing the new Wesleyan United Methodist Church’s minister, the Rev. William A. Beebe — or just Bill as he prefers to be called. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:01:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/16/united-methodist-welcomes-new-pastor/?partner=RSSlocal1766092008-07-16T22:01:002008-07-16T22:01:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Caring, compassionate and gentle are the words that come to mind when describing the new Wesleyan United Methodist Church’s minister, the Rev. William A. Beebe — or just Bill as he prefers to be called.Bonita Springs, FLUnited Methodist welcomes new pastormarconews.comunited-methodist-welcomes-new-pastorhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/02/amigos-en-cristo-receives-100000-grant-spur-donati/?partner=RSSImmokalee’s Amigos en Cristo recently received a $100,000 grant from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation, Appleton, Wis., designed to generate thousands more in financial gifts to the ministry. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/02/amigos-en-cristo-receives-100000-grant-spur-donati/?partner=RSSlocal1754282008-07-02T00:00:002008-07-02T00:00:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Immokalee’s Amigos en Cristo recently received a $100,000 grant from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation, Appleton, Wis., designed to generate thousands more in financial gifts to the ministry. Bonita Springs, FLAmigos en Cristo receives $100,000 grant to spur donationsmarconews.comamigos-en-cristo-receives-100000-grant-spur-donatihttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/23/cosmic-city-takes-cherokee/?partner=RSSOver fifty space voyagers, from the age 4 through the fifth grade, explored the wonders of God at Marco Presbyterian Church’s “Cosmic City” Vacation Bible School, June 2 to 6. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:52:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/23/cosmic-city-takes-cherokee/?partner=RSSlocal1746962008-06-23T22:52:002008-06-23T22:52:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Over fifty space voyagers, from the age 4 through the fifth grade, explored the wonders of God at Marco Presbyterian Church’s “Cosmic City” Vacation Bible School, June 2 to 6.Bonita Springs, FLCosmic City takes off for Cherokeemarconews.comcosmic-city-takes-cherokeehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/18/wesley-united-bids-adieu-pastor-lake/?partner=RSSMarco Island’s Wesley United Methodist Church was awash with smiles and a few tears at the conclusion of the Rev. James Lake’s last worship service Sunday. Pastor Lake is one of four pastors to leave Marco Island this year. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:06:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/18/wesley-united-bids-adieu-pastor-lake/?partner=RSSlocal1743462008-06-18T23:06:002008-06-18T23:06:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Marco Island’s Wesley United Methodist Church was awash with smiles and a few tears at the conclusion of the Rev. James Lake’s last worship service Sunday. Pastor Lake is one of four pastors to leave Marco Island this year. Bonita Springs, FLWesley United bids adieu to Pastor Lakemarconews.comwesley-united-bids-adieu-pastor-lakehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/marco-presbyterian-church-hosted-daughter-dinner/?partner=RSSApproximately sixty women were treated to a candlelight dinner, at Marco Presbyterian Church’s third annual Daughter Dinner. Soft romantic music, tables festooned with linen, lace, candles, and shell centerpieces, punch, a backdrop of shells projected on the front screen, and the new senior pastor decked out in a tuxedo greeted the women as they arrived. Mon, 12 May 2008 20:38:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/marco-presbyterian-church-hosted-daughter-dinner/?partner=RSSlocal1714382008-05-12T16:38:002008-05-12T16:38:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Approximately sixty women were treated to a candlelight dinner, at Marco Presbyterian Church’s third annual Daughter Dinner. Soft romantic music, tables festooned with linen, lace, candles, and shell centerpieces, punch, a backdrop of shells projected on the front screen, and the new senior pastor decked out in a tuxedo greeted the women as they arrived. Bonita Springs, FLMarco Presbyterian Church hosted Daughter Dinnermarconews.commarco-presbyterian-church-hosted-daughter-dinnerhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/24/change-pastors-marco-lutheran/?partner=RSSPastor Ron Biel has announced his retirement and will deliver his farewell sermon at Marco Lutheran Church this Sunday, in services at 8 and 11 a.m. He has served the congregation, located at 525 N. Collier Blvd., since October 1996. He will officiate in the celebration of Holy Communion at both services this Sunday. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:31:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/24/change-pastors-marco-lutheran/?partner=RSSlocal1700812008-04-24T13:31:002008-04-24T13:31:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008Pastor Ron Biel has announced his retirement and will deliver his farewell sermon at Marco Lutheran Church this Sunday, in services at 8 and 11 a.m. He has served the congregation, located at 525 N. Collier Blvd., since October 1996. He will officiate in the celebration of Holy Communion at both services this Sunday. Bonita Springs, FLChange in pastors at Marco Lutheranmarconews.comchange-pastors-marco-lutheranhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/20/passover-service-commemorates-freedom-and-traditio/?partner=RSSMore than 100 people crowded around tables at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island reception hall to celebrate the Passover Seder on Saturday evening. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:09:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/20/passover-service-commemorates-freedom-and-traditio/?partner=RSSlocal1697882008-04-20T18:09:002008-04-20T18:09:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008More than 100 people crowded around tables at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island reception hall to celebrate the Passover Seder on Saturday evening.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEPassover service commemorates freedom and traditionmarconews.compassover-service-commemorates-freedom-and-traditiohttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/15/marco-presbyterian-installs-new-pastor/?partner=RSSThe Suncoast Presbytery will officially install the Rev. Bill Lyle, as pastor of Marco Presbyterian Church, at the 6 p.m. worship service Sunday. Lyle became the senior pastor March 1, joining assistant pastor, the Rev. Jonathan M. Loerop, former senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Fiol, known for his stirring Easter Sunrise Service messages, retired after 25 years of service. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:40:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/15/marco-presbyterian-installs-new-pastor/?partner=RSSlocal1693652008-04-15T11:40:002008-04-15T11:40:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008The Suncoast Presbytery will officially install the Rev. Bill Lyle, as pastor of Marco Presbyterian Church, at the 6 p.m. worship service Sunday. Lyle became the senior pastor March 1, joining assistant pastor, the Rev. Jonathan M. Loerop, former senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Fiol, known for his stirring Easter Sunrise Service messages, retired after 25 years of service.Bonita Springs, FLMarco Presbyterian installs new pastormarconews.commarco-presbyterian-installs-new-pastorhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/10/first-baptist-church-marco-island-undergoes-transf/?partner=RSSThere must’ve been a dose of the divine in the Deltona Corporation when it set about conceptualizing Marco Island as an ideal community some four decades ago. Quite simply, there was no skimping on the faith factor. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:31:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/10/first-baptist-church-marco-island-undergoes-transf/?partner=RSSlocal1690082008-04-10T17:31:002008-04-10T17:31:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008There must’ve been a dose of the divine in the Deltona Corporation when it set about conceptualizing Marco Island as an ideal community some four decades ago. Quite simply, there was no skimping on the faith factor. Bonita Springs, FLFirst Baptist Church of Marco Island undergoes transformationmarconews.comfirst-baptist-church-marco-island-undergoes-transfhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/31/enjoy-leaner-brisket-passover/?partner=RSSWhen it comes to a brisket of beef, how healthy a meal it makes all depend on which end you choose. A whole brisket weighs 10 to 15 pounds and has quite a bit of fat attached to it. But brisket generally is cut into two smaller sections before being sold. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:19:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/31/enjoy-leaner-brisket-passover/?partner=RSSgoing_out1681612008-03-31T19:19:002008-03-31T19:19:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008When it comes to a brisket of beef, how healthy a meal it makes all depend on which end you choose. A whole brisket weighs 10 to 15 pounds and has quite a bit of fat attached to it. But brisket generally is cut into two smaller sections before being sold. Bonita Springs, FLEnjoy leaner brisket for Passovermarconews.comenjoy-leaner-brisket-passoverhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/26/marco-presbyterian-church-welcomes-new-pastor/?partner=RSSThe Marco Presbyterian Church congregation welcomed a new pastor on March 1: Rev. William Lyle was pleased to share a few inspiring thoughts with the Marco Eagle’s readership when we interviewed him recently in his spacious office. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:52:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/26/marco-presbyterian-church-welcomes-new-pastor/?partner=RSSlocal1677692008-03-26T14:52:002008-03-26T14:52:00Copyright marconews.com, 2008The Marco Presbyterian Church congregation welcomed a new pastor on March 1: Rev. William Lyle was pleased to share a few inspiring thoughts with the Marco Eagle’s readership when we interviewed him recently in his spacious office. Bonita Springs, FLJENINE C. OUILLETTEMarco Presbyterian Church welcomes new pastormarconews.commarco-presbyterian-church-welcomes-new-pastor