Dear Congregants, Friends, and Guests: October 31 marks the 506th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, generally recognized to have begun when Martin Luther posted 95 theses on a church door in Wittenberg. Many churches may pay particular attention ahead of October 31 to the “five solas of the Reformation,” including sola scriptura (Scripture alone), solus […]
Dear Congregants, Friends, and Guests: There is one more sermon in the series, “How to be the Best Grandparents Ever!” Last Sunday, the second letter from St. Paul to Timothy underscored the importance of being spiritual leaders. As we grow older and wiser, our spiritual anchor should and foundation should be firmer and sturdier! The […]
Dear Members, Friends, and Guests: Lely celebrated the baptism of Prisca Andre’ at the 9:00 am service last Sunday! A huge thanks to Alida Helmlinger for putting together the banner for Prisca and her family! There is always a well spring of joy when making a promise to raise a child with Christian values and […]
Dear Friends of the Choir Loft and Congregation of Lely Church: Glenn and I are so very EXCITED to return home to Lely Church and start up another inspirational year together. We will arrive around October 13th and be ready to play and lead worship on October 15th and will be so happy to see […]
“How to be the Best Grandparents Ever” sermon series continues this Sunday. While some are not grandparents, each of us fills the role of adoptive grandparents as children and families worship with Lely! People need heroes in today’s world and people need heroes of faith, as outlined by Hebrews 11. Nearly every verse begins with, […]
Dear Members, Friends, and Guests: Thanks to Melana Scruggs for kicking off the sermon series, “How to be the Best Grandparents Ever!” She set the right tone for the series and weaved in the biblical text to family responsibilities! Many of us may not be grandparents. We are, however, grandkids, and that perspective is very […]
Dear Members, Friends, and Guests: Lely welcomed four new members to include; Treva Larson, Jackie Snyder, Dayle DeAngelo, and Aimee Trochessett. Please take time to introduce yourself to Lely’s newest member and be sure to always sit with a person you need to know better during fellowship following worship! During Sunday’s Minute for Mission Scott […]
Dear Members, Friends, and Guests: So good to welcome Sharon Tolnai from the “Pace Center for Girls.” Her update on the difference being made in the lives of young women is inspirational! Bonnie Hartley and I took a tour of the facility and left very impressed. There are numerous places in Collier County to give […]