http://www.marconews.com/news/lifestyles/faith-values/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Religionen-uslifestyles/faith-valueshttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/feb/10/church-lady-bread-plays-central-role-all-marcos-ho/?partner=RSSBread plays a central role in all of Marco’s houses of worship. In the Jewish tradition it represents God’s bounty and food that sustains us. However, its meaning in the Christian churches is deeper and more profound. The Church Lady visited Marco’s houses of worship to explore the Bread of Life, the food that sustains and strengthens us. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-300097-734543banner/lifestyles/faith-valuesKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLCHURCH LADY: Bread plays a central role in all of Marco’s houses of worshipmarconews.comchurch-lady-bread-plays-central-role-all-marcos-hourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-300097-734543Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/feb/04/interfaith-talks-offer-denominational/?partner=RSSA group of religious leaders will present the Interfaith Educational Series on Marco Island. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-299361-734537lifestyles/faith-valuesLANCE SHEARERMarco Island, FLInterfaith talks offer denominational introductions marconews.cominterfaith-talks-offer-denominationalurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-299361-734537Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/feb/03/church-lady-annual-prayer-breakfast-marks-special/?partner=RSSIt will be a time of patriotism, prayer and heart, as participants celebrate their first amendment right at the 29th annual Marco Island Prayer Breakfast on Marco Island. Local clergy will offer prayers during the event which will take place, drum roll please — on Valentine’s Day. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-299423-734536lifestyles/featuresKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLCHURCH LADY: Annual Prayer Breakfast marks a special occasion for Islandersmarconews.comchurch-lady-annual-prayer-breakfast-marks-specialurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-299423-734536Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/jan/19/church-lady-marco-churches-celebrate-season-specia/?partner=RSSSeason is in full swing. Church pews are packed. Our northern friends are back. What better way to celebrate their arrival than with special music in Marco Island houses of worship? worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-297836-734521lifestyles/featuresKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLChurch Lady: Marco churches celebrate season with special concert seriesmarconews.comchurch-lady-marco-churches-celebrate-season-speciaurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-297836-734521Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/jan/13/church-lady-religion-101-area-churches-join-togeth/?partner=RSSAre you a cradle Baptist, Catholic or Episcopalian who has never been to another house of worship? Or a born-again Christian who never has stepped out of the church where you were saved? Perhaps the only time you go to a house of worship is for a wedding or funeral? Are you curious about the house of worship down the street? The Marco Island Clergy Association (CA) has developed an educational program to help answer those question, which is a time to learn about the different flavors of faith. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:36:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-297497-734515lifestyles/featuresKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLChurch Lady: Religion 101: Area churches join together for interfaith programmarconews.comchurch-lady-religion-101-area-churches-join-togethurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-297497-734515Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2012/jan/06/church-lady-prayers-new-year-marcos-clergy-share-t/?partner=RSShe New Year is here; the parties are over. It is a time for new hopes, dreams and most importantly prayers. As many have shared how much last year’s prayers for the New Year meant to you, the Church Lady has again collected prayers from area clergy. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-296604-734508lifestyles/featuresKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLChurch Lady: Prayers for the New Year: Marco’s clergy share their message for 2012marconews.comchurch-lady-prayers-new-year-marcos-clergy-share-turn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-296604-734508Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/30/church-lady-songs-christmas-part-two/?partner=RSSThe Church Lady asked church musicians to share a favorite Advent or Christmas carol, hymn or song. Imagine the Walter Mitty (James Thurber’s fictitious daydreamer); and George Plimpton (journalist and writer who engaged in participatory journalism) moments for someone who has never sung in a choir nor plays a musical instrument to be invited to sing and to get close to many musical instruments. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295853-734501banner/lifestyles/faith-valuesKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLCHURCH LADY: Songs of Christmas, part twomarconews.comchurch-lady-songs-christmas-part-twourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295853-734501Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/23/church-lady-songs-christmas-part-one/?partner=RSSA shout out was sent to Marco church musicians, the unsung church pillars, to share a favorite Advent or Christmas carol, hymn or song. For many who grew up in secular homes, Christmas songs are endless choruses of “Jingle Bells.” Christmas music often begins in the form of Muzak in stores before Thanksgiving. The Muzak, however, leaves out the beautiful words, the words of hope and encouragement. Even when the words are included we frequently fail to reflect on its true meaning. The Church Lady leapfrogged from church to church gathering favorite songs and its meaning. Each response warmed the Church Lady’s heart and they will warm yours as well. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295540-734494lifestyles/featuresKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLChurch Lady: Songs of Christmas, part onemarconews.comchurch-lady-songs-christmas-part-oneurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295540-734494Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/22/happy-hanukkah-jewish-congregation-marco-island-ce/?partner=RSSWith a little ceremony, a little music, a little Hebrew, some latkes and cake, the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island celebrated the coming on Hanukkah Wednesday evening. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295770-734493lifestyles/featuresLANCE SHEARERMarco Island, FLPHOTOS: Happy Hanukkah – Jewish Congregation of Marco Island celebrates Festival of Lightsmarconews.comhappy-hanukkah-jewish-congregation-marco-island-ceurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295770-734493Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/19/santa-gets-night-service-aims-keep-christ-christma/?partner=RSSMarco has outgrown its original church. The historic building sits next to the island cemetery at Elkcam Circle and Bald Eagle Drive, on land owned by the New Life Community Church of God. The church and gazebo nearby, brightly festooned with Christmas decorations and lights, served as the backdrop for a “Keep Christ in Christmas” service Sunday evening. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:32:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295471-734490lifestyles/featuresLANCE SHEARERMarco Island, FLPHOTOS: Santa gets a night off – ‘Keeping Christ in Christmas’ aim of servicemarconews.comsanta-gets-night-service-aims-keep-christ-christmaurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295471-734490Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/16/birthdays-anniversaries-chanukah-and-christmas-jcm/?partner=RSSLiving on an Island the size of Marco Island, sometimes makes one feel as if they know every shop, every nook and everything the island has to offer. That is why it is such a pleasure to stumble upon something new. Over on Winterberry Drive there is a quaint little gift shop housed within the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. Open to the public, the Sylvia & Harold Brownstein Judaica Shop offers gifts, handbags, Lenox figurines, jewelry, Mahjong jewelry and supplies and many delightful items. megeasterly@gmail.com (MEGHAN EASTERLY)Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:35:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295248-734487business/businessMEGHAN EASTERLYMARCO ISLANDBirthdays, anniversaries, Chanukah and Christmas: JCMI gift shop has something for everyone and any occasionmarconews.combirthdays-anniversaries-chanukah-and-christmas-jcmurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-295248-734487Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/16/church-lady-st-finbarr-hosts-craft-fair-raises-mon/?partner=RSSFor the Reverend Jean-Marie “Fritz” Ligonde, the St. Finbarr Parish’s Church administrator, it was his everyday life. Known as Fr. Fritz, the reverend grew up in Ducis and as a child attended the school run by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Hearing of the school’s needs first-hand from Ligonde, the St. Finbarr’s Council of Catholic Women adopted the school and launched the Mission of Love campaign two years ago. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-294914-734487lifestyles/featuresKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLChurch Lady: St. Finbarr hosts craft fair, raises money for Haitian school marconews.comchurch-lady-st-finbarr-hosts-craft-fair-raises-monurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-294914-734487Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/09/church-lady-countdown-christmas-san-marco-catholic/?partner=RSSIt was an evening of scripture, spaghetti and St. Nicolas as families gathered in San Marco Catholic Church’s Parish Hall on Monday — to focus on Jesus. Emcee Kim Adamson, director of religious education, began the festivities by asking the children which season it was. One answered December; another got it right when she answered Advent. With the hall decorated in purple and an Advent wreath lit, Fr. Tim Navin read the gospel of Mark: “As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: ’Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: ’Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths…’” worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-294319-734480lifestyles/featuresKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLChurch Lady: Countdown to Christmas – San Marco Catholic celebrates Advent with special programmarconews.comchurch-lady-countdown-christmas-san-marco-catholicurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-294319-734480Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/08/photos-12th-annual-christmas-box-angel-memorial-se/?partner=RSSThe air was balmy with barely a breeze. A waxing moon peaked out from the clouds. A perfect evening for candle lighting. People gathered from all walks of life at the base of Marco Island Cemetery’s Christmas Box Angel. They are members of the worst club in the world, a silent fraternity, a fraternity of those who have lost a child. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-294464-734479lifestyles/featuresKATHLEEN TUTTLEMARCO ISLANDPHOTOS: 12th Annual Christmas Box Angel Memorial Service—Peace through rememberingmarconews.comphotos-12th-annual-christmas-box-angel-memorial-seurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-294464-734479Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/dec/02/church-lady-jcmi-hosts-first-interfaith-thanksgivi/?partner=RSSWhat is more fitting than to begin Thanksgiving Day at an interfaith service at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island? Our pilgrim forefathers knew the Bible and their celebration of Thanksgiving had its roots in the Old Testament festival of Sukkot. (Sukkot literally means booths and refers to the temporary structures the Jewish people lived in while wondering in the desert.) It is a joyous occasion; a time to give thanks and praise God for His many blessings. Sukkot is also referred to the festival of the ingathering of the fruit in autumn. It is celebrated in early autumn — September or October. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:39:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-293818-734473banner/lifestyles/faith-valuesKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLCHURCH LADY: JCMI hosts first Interfaith Thanksgiving Servicemarconews.comchurch-lady-jcmi-hosts-first-interfaith-thanksgiviurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-293818-734473Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/21/church-lady-food-and-fellowship-methodist-church-h/?partner=RSSThey sang with gusto, with joy, and some sang with a hint of tears in their eyes. Welcome to the Potluck Dinner and Hymn Sing at Wesley United Methodist Church, held last Friday. “For Methodists music is essential,” said the Rev. Kirk Dreiser, the church’s pastor, as he chatted with the Church Lady just before the dinner. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-289878-734431lifestyles/faith-valuesKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLCHURCH LADY: Food and fellowship: Methodist church hosts dinner where you singmarconews.comchurch-lady-food-and-fellowship-methodist-church-hurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-289878-734431Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/21/bingo-jcmi-makes-hit-gaming-nights/?partner=RSSIt’s not exactly Vegas. But games of chance are drawing hundreds of players on Marco Island, with thousands of dollars changing hands each week. Yes, it’s bingo, at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island (JCMI) on Winterberry Drive, back for the 12th year in a row. Doors open at 5:30 each Monday evening, and the first bingo card isn’t called until 7 p.m., so there’s plenty of time for schmoozing, as well as eating a little. The price of admission and cards includes a supper featuring kosher hot dogs, plus chips, coffee and desserts. lances22@gmail.com (LANCE SHEARER)Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:30:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-289875-734431lifestyles/featuresLANCE SHEARERMARCO ISLANDBingo! JCMI makes a hit with gaming nightsmarconews.combingo-jcmi-makes-hit-gaming-nightsurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-289875-734431Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/14/church-lady-islanders-attend-special-conference-fo/?partner=RSSYou may have noticed something different about some of the women around town. A special glow on their faces. A new strength in their stride. No, they didn’t just receive the latest treatment at one of Marco’s many spas. They most likely attended the Simulcast of the Extraordinary Women Conference on Saturday at the Family Church—Marco campus. worship@rstuttle.com (KATHLEEN TUTTLE)Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-289277-734424entertainment/newsKATHLEEN TUTTLEMarco Island, FLChurch Lady: Islanders attend special conference that focused on empowering womenmarconews.comchurch-lady-islanders-attend-special-conference-fourn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-289277-734424Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/01/spiritual-briefs-religious-community/?partner=RSSSpiritual Briefs from the religious community for Oct. 1 snmesulam@naplesnews.com (SHEILA MESULAM)Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287883-734411lifestyles/faith-valuesSHEILA MESULAMMarco Island, FLSpiritual Briefs from the religious communitymarconews.comspiritual-briefs-religious-communityurn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287883-734411Change0Usablehttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/29/praying-abundance-annual-blessing-stone-crab-fleet/?partner=RSSAs stone crab season approaches, Blake Weeks spends most of the day scrapping and cleaning out the barnacled traps leftover from last year. He and the rest of his crab catching crew will go through over 20,000 traps, pulling out old buoys branded with their boat’s insignia and discarding remnants of pigs feet used to bait the crustacean. Once the traps are ready, the new buoys marked and the boats tested, all that’s left is a hope and a prayer that this year will bring an abundant catch. joanna.chau33@gmail.com (JOANNA CHAU)Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:46:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287924-734409setanchor/newsJOANNA CHAUEVERGLADES CITYPraying for abundance: Annual Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet is Sundaymarconews.compraying-abundance-annual-blessing-stone-crab-fleeturn:publicid:www.marconews.com:news-Story-287924-734409Change0Usable