http://marconews.com/news/religion/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Religionen-usreligionhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://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_outhttp://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=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/23/big-crowd-flocks-marco-easter-sunrise-service-beac/?partner=RSSAs 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. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:48:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/23/big-crowd-flocks-marco-easter-sunrise-service-beac/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/20/easter-sunrise-service-takes-place-sunday/?partner=RSSThe 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 15:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/20/easter-sunrise-service-takes-place-sunday/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/18/journey-cross-open-all-faiths-good-friday/?partner=RSSRev. 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. phyllisbator@earthlink.net (PHYLLIS BATOR)Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:55:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/18/journey-cross-open-all-faiths-good-friday/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/15/easter-area-churches-define-holy-week/?partner=RSSThe 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 03:04:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/15/easter-area-churches-define-holy-week/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/places-worship-march-13/?partner=RSS  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/places-worship-march-13/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/seven-youths-prepare-rite-confirmation-marco-luthe/?partner=RSSWorship 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 15:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/seven-youths-prepare-rite-confirmation-marco-luthe/?partner=RSSlocal