✨ Spreading Christmas Joy! ✨
We were blessed to support the children of Misión Peniel and Lely Elementary School by providing Christmas gifts this year. Our congregation joyfully shopped to help make each child’s wish come true.
Thank you to everyone who helped brighten the holidays for God’s children! 🎄💛
January – April 2026
📍 110 St. Andrews Blvd., Naples, FL 34113
📞 239-774-6151
🕊️ Free and open to the community – all are welcome!
We are excited to present four incredible concert events for our 2026 season!
Each program is free to attend, hosted by Lely Presbyterian Church with the generous help of our sponsors. Come enjoy uplifting performances that celebrate music, community, and faith.
🎤 Saturday, January 3 – 2:00 PM
Carl Granieri & Voyces
Lely’s Concert Series tradition continues with the return of Carl Granieri & Voyces for their 4th appearance! Known for their rich five-part harmonies and wide-ranging repertoire, they’ll once again bring their “Music Magic” to kick off our season in style.
🎸 Saturday, February 7 – 2:00 PM
The Earworms
Back by popular demand! Naples’ own Earworms return for their second Lely performance. Their heartfelt harmonies, mix of country classics and uplifting Christian music, and down-to-earth charm will make this an afternoon to remember.
🎹 Saturday, March 7 – 2:00 PM
Carl Granieri & Isaac Mingus
An unforgettable duo returns! Pianist Carl Granieri and cellist/bassist Isaac Mingus bring a dazzling blend of jazz, pop, and classical favorites—uniting technical brilliance with inspiring artistry. A highlight of the season!
🎭 Saturday, April 11 – 2:00 PM
Mark Sanders
Broadway performer and international concert artist Mark Sanders makes his Lely debut! From Fiddler on the Roof to his acclaimed show One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow, Mark’s powerful voice and stage presence promise an afternoon of Broadway favorites and timeless classics.
🎼 All concerts begin at 2:00 PM in the Lely Presbyterian Church Sanctuary.
☕ Fellowship and refreshments follow each performance.
💒 We look forward to sharing these joyful afternoons of music and community with you.
On October 17th, nine of us had the privilege of visiting Misión Peniel, bringing with us the spirit of generosity from our community. Thanks to your incredible support during Cans for Communion on October 5th, we delivered two large bins filled with rice, beans, and canned goods.
In addition, your cash donations allowed us to purchase an extra 180 lbs of rice and 80 lbs of beans—a tremendous boost to the mission’s outreach.
🙏 Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your kindness is making a real difference!
The theme for worship during the month of November is “Practicing Gratitude.” Together as a family of faith, we will reflect on ways the scriptures call God’s people to practice gratitude in tangible ways, as we seek to follow our Lord Jesus Christ.
This series will begin on Sunday, November 2 with a Moravian Love Feast worship service, which is a tradition in the Moravian Christian Church. The Love Feast is rooted in the “love feasts” or “agape meals” of the early church which focused on fostering Christian love, unity, and fellowship, singing, and informal teaching. On Sunday, November 2 – Lely Presbyterian Church will celebrate our own adapted version of a Love Feast in this service of gratitude and thanksgiving. A Dixieland jazz band will assist in leading the music in worship, so we encourage you to come early and find a seat. In lieu of a sermon, church family members will share personal testimonies about their faith and gratitude.
The Moravian Love Feast grows out of the practice among early Christian believers of sharing absolutely everything in common and is a contemporary way of reminding ourselves of the unity and equality found in the faith community. Sweet bread will be shared during this service of worship and we will enjoy hot, mulled apple cider in Kemp Hall following worship.
“Now thank we all our God
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom his world rejoices.”
On Friday, September 26th, this lovely group from LPC enjoyed a delightful visit to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel! 
After exploring the fascinating exhibits, they wrapped up the day with a delicious lunch at Bimini Bait Shack.
Sermons4Kids is a children’s ministry curriculum and resource site offering Bible-based lessons, object lessons, and activity resources for children’s church / Sunday school. Sermons4Kids+2Sermons4Kids+2
It’s available in English and Spanish. Sermons4Kids+1
It aligns often with the Revised Common Lectionary (i.e. weekly Scripture passages used in many churches) so that children’s lessons can follow the same texts used in worship. Sermons4Kids+2Ministry To Children+2
Here are the main components and tools:
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| Lesson Plans | Weekly lessons structured for preschool, lower elementary, upper elementary. Sermons4Kids+2Sermons4Kids+2 |
| Object Lessons & Sermons for Kids | Short, engaging “children’s sermons” that use visual objects or props to communicate biblical truths. Sermons4Kids+2Ministry To Children+2 |
| Activities & Worksheets | Coloring pages, puzzles, crosswords, group games, fill-in-the-blanks, word searches. Ministry To Children+3Sermons4Kids+3Sermons4Kids+3 |
| Videos & Media | With paid access (or upgraded plan), you get animated Bible lesson videos, worship videos, countdowns, and instruction videos. Sermons4Kids+1 |
| Lesson Packs / Theme-Based Units | Bundled lessons around a specific theme (e.g. “God is With Us,” “Jesus’ Teachings,” “Jesus is King: Easter”) Sermons4Kids+1 |
| Scope & Sequence / Teaching Calendar | Helps you plan ahead, align with church calendar, track which stories/units you’ll use. Sermons4Kids+1 |
| Parent / Family Discussion Questions | Some lessons include prompts for families to continue discussing at home. Sermons4Kids+1 |
| Unlimited Team Members / Sharing Tools | On premium plans, you can invite multiple teachers, share branded pages, assign portions of lessons. Sermons4Kids+1 |
“Don’t expect any “Dancing in the Streets” because there’s generally a “Heat Wave” in Naples the first week of September. But some swaying “On Bended Knee” will be possible at Lely Presbyterian Church as it opens a month of Motown themes in its worship service.”
https://www.naplespress.com/2025/09/05/lely-presbyterian-in-harmony-with-motown/
We are excited to announce that the Faith Builders Sunday School Program will begin on Sunday, September 7th at 10:00am in the sanctuary. After the Passing of the Peace, all students will be invited to join one of our teachers and assistants as they head to Kemp Hall for Sunday School. Open to all children. Everyone is welcome!
Peace & Global Witness Offering (Sept 7 – Oct 5, 2025)
The Peace & Global Witness Offering is a special initiative of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that empowers congregations and communities to promote Christ’s peace by addressing systems of conflict and injustice worldwide. This offering is typically received on World Communion Sunday (October 5), but congregations may participate anytime during the Season of Peace, which begins on September 7.
Funds from the offering are distributed as follows:
The offering supports a wide range of efforts, including:
Congregations are encouraged to use worship resources, bulletin inserts, and social media tools provided by PC(USA) to promote the offering and inspire giving
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To learn more or give online, visit pcusa.org/peace-global.
On Thursday, July 24th, the Scouts joined forces with members of the Lely congregation for a heartfelt mission project at the Lely Campus. Together, they assembled Compassion Bags to support individuals who turn to Lely Presbyterian in times of need.
Each thoughtfully prepared bag included a wooden cross, a bottle of water, essential hygiene items, nutritious snacks, and valuable resource information—offering both practical help and a message of hope.
Drop off any size packages or cans of rice and beans in the Narthex through October 12 or in the church office by October 16. Volunteer to help distribute food on October 17 – carpool leaves at 12:40 PM. Contact Bonnie Hartley at (724) 366-1465.
What to bring
A happy heart and any size bags/cans of rice and beans. Thank you for caring for our neighbors in Immokalee.
