http://marconews.com/news/religion/marconews.com Stories: Religionen-usreligionhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/12/marco-presbyterian-church-hosted-daughter-dinner/Approximately 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/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/24/change-pastors-marco-lutheran/Pastor 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/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/20/passover-service-commemorates-freedom-and-traditio/More than 100 people crowded around tables at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island reception hall to celebrate the Passover Seder on Saturday evening. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:09:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/20/passover-service-commemorates-freedom-and-traditio/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/15/marco-presbyterian-installs-new-pastor/The 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/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/10/first-baptist-church-marco-island-undergoes-transf/There 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/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/31/enjoy-leaner-brisket-passover/When 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. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:19:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/31/enjoy-leaner-brisket-passover/going_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/26/marco-presbyterian-church-welcomes-new-pastor/The 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 19:52:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/26/marco-presbyterian-church-welcomes-new-pastor/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/23/big-crowd-flocks-marco-easter-sunrise-service-beac/As if on cue, Mother Nature held off on the sprinkles until after the sunrise service. And that was to the delight of an estimated 4,500 people who flocked to the beach this morning on Marco Island to participate in the 20th annual Easter Sunrise Service. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:48:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/23/big-crowd-flocks-marco-easter-sunrise-service-beac/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/20/easter-sunrise-service-takes-place-sunday/The Marco Presbyterian Church once again invites everyone on the Island and mainland Naples to join them in celebrating the 20th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach at 7 a.m. this Sunday, March 23 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort & Spa, and Mike Seigfried, Marco Presbyterian Church Administrator, said that smiling member volunteers will be delivering flyers to Island businesses the days before to remind people to bring their own blanket or chair. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/20/easter-sunrise-service-takes-place-sunday/going_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/18/journey-cross-open-all-faiths-good-friday/Rev. Linda Johnson, associate seasonal pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church has instituted “Journey to the Cross” which, for the second year, will be held on Good Friday, from 3 to 7 p.m. This is an experiential, hands-on opportunity that, according to organizers, will allow attendees to experience Jesus’ final hours. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:55:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/18/journey-cross-open-all-faiths-good-friday/going_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/16/easter-area-churches-define-holy-week/The diverse denominations of Christianity in Naples may differ on their interpretation of Scripture, but all agree upon the significance of Easter. Here are a few interpretations from local churches. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:04:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/16/easter-area-churches-define-holy-week/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/13/places-worship-march-13/  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/13/places-worship-march-13/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/seven-youths-prepare-rite-confirmation-marco-luthe/Worship at Marco Lutheran, 525 N. Collier Blvd., will have special significance for seven youths who have been preparing for the Rite of Confirmation. During the 8 a.m. service on March 16, Palm Sunday, they will make public confession of the faith in which they were baptized. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/seven-youths-prepare-rite-confirmation-marco-luthe/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/10/benefit-rummage-sale-weekend/Looking to clean out your house or condo and get rid of unused items? Is your kitchen overloaded with unnecessary housewares? Now is the time to rummage through and donate ‘gently’ used items to Wesley United Methodist’s rummage sale that will take place from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, in the Fellowship Hall. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:38:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/10/benefit-rummage-sale-weekend/going_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/10/local-church-builds-house-and-hope-family/Tears welled in the eyes of Edwin Santaella as he thanked members of the United Church of Marco Island for the gift of a house on Saturday in Naples. "From the bottom of my heart. You guys are awesome," said Santaella. "You guys are heroes, all of you." The United Church of Marco Island raised money to build the Santaellas' house, which was constructed through Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. The donated house was one of four that were dedicated in the Habitat neighborhood, Trail Ridge. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:13:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/10/local-church-builds-house-and-hope-family/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/29/places-worship-february-29/  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/29/places-worship-february-29/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/25/prayer-breakfast-includes-inspirational-speeches/Marco Island held its 25 Annual Community Prayer Breakfast last Friday with an attendance of approximately 440 people. Held at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort Golf Club & Spa, the program began with the Marco Island Praise Band, Prelude Music by Marv Hollenbeck, Lely High School ROTC and the Presentation of Colors after which the audience said the Pledge of Allegiance. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:29:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/25/prayer-breakfast-includes-inspirational-speeches/going_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/18/missionaries-highlight-marco-presbyterian-churchs-/Marco Presbyterian Church’s 22nd annual conference was held last weekend and included a group of missionaries, who all spoke about their work in faraway places. A Women’s Brunch with wives of the missionaries offered an opportunity for them to talk about their own experiences and challenges faced in the missionary field. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:34:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/18/missionaries-highlight-marco-presbyterian-churchs-/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/11/former-ambassadorgovernor-jewish-congregation/The Saul I. Stern Cultural Series, on the third event of 2008, presents the three-time Governor of Vermont, who also served as United States Ambassador to Switzerland and United States Deputy Secretary of Education, Madeleine Kunin. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:56:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/11/former-ambassadorgovernor-jewish-congregation/going_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/11/marco-presbyterian-hosts-annual-missions-conferenc/Marco Presbyterian Church will host its 22nd Annual Missions Conference, “By His Love Compelled,” Feb. 15-17. Missionaries who serve in Latin America, India, Taiwan, Australia and Cherokee, North Carolina will share about their work and the people they serve. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:33:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/feb/11/marco-presbyterian-hosts-annual-missions-conferenc/local