A huge thank you goes out to the members of Lely Presbyterian Church!
A car full of backpacks and school supplies were delivered to Mision Penial on Monday, July 22, and on July 24th, volunteers helped fill the backpacks.
Many thanks to: Beth Thompson, Diane Simons and Jackie Snyder. Alan Wilskers (our son-in-law) and all the others who pitched in when help was needed! Many thanks to all
From Left to Right:; Kerry Stallard, Deacon Kathy Sell, and Mary Lloyd
Deacon Kathy Sell filled the pulpit on Sunday, July 14th as Reverend Winston Lawson was away. During the Minute for Mission, the Fellowship Committee presented Kerry Stallard and Mary Lloyd a token of appreciation for their time and efforts they have given to Lely.
The past month they have put in many hours in as the Controller and Treasurer of Lely Presbyterian. We thank them for their time and dedication.
We are delighted to announce that Carl Granieri, whom many of you saw leading the concert at Lely on January 6, has agreed to step in as our Music Director for as long as it takes for us to find a permanent one.
He is a most accomplished musician, and a deeply committed Christian, who loves to serve churches when and where he can.
He loves to nurture musical talent in others and can’t wait to meet with our choir this week and work with them to sustain the wonderful progress they have made under Bob & Glenn.
Pastor Ed
Dear Congregants, Friends, and Guests:
A huge thanks to Bonnie Hartley and Kerry Stallard for leading the worship service on Sunday.
The decision to move to one service at 10:00 am was a tremendous help to the leadership team conducting the service. The service will continue at 10:00 am.
Thanks for the prayers and understanding the need to travel to New York early to avoid any possible weather delays.
Jane and I are not sure of how long we may be in the Big Apple. Meetings and tests are scheduled for this week and next. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Bob and Glenn’s last Sunday with Lely will be on Sunday, January 14. Their leadership, expertise, commitment, and love of the Lord has been evident from day one! From the weekly rehearsals to the special cantatas and arrangements for instrumentalists added a fine touch to Lely’s music program. Thank you Bob and Glenn!!
A huge thanks also to Jeff Witte presenting the Minute for Mission regarding the Stewardship Campaign as well as thanks to Dayle and Mike DeAngelo for “Why They Love Lely!” Click Here to Download the PPT Presentation from Sunday’s Town Hall
You will find a video below of the Year In Review for Lely Presbyterian Church!! Enjoy!!!
Welcome to Lely…..Welcome Home….You Belong Here!!
I remain a Servant of Christ….
Sincerely,
Pastor Ed
Pastor Ed
Dear Congregants, Friends, and Guests:
Christmas Eve welcomed the Christ Child into our midst with joy and celebration. God continues to believe in the world created Millenia ago by becoming human. God has not stopped nor will ever retreat from saving each and every one of us. We come to worship giving our best and putting on a pleasant disposition. Sometimes we succeed and other times we fail. Yet the beautiful aspect of the gospel is that God loves us through Jesus Christ and will never abandon us!
From the choir to proclamation to candlelight, Christmas Eve reminded us again that we too are the characters of Christmas. We gather around a manger as shepherds and Magi did at that first manger moment.
Each service was so different. Familiar faces filled the sanctuary at 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. The number of guests at the 8:00 pm service was inspirational, especially since so many were younger people from the neighborhood! And perhaps, while the least attended, I personally savored the 11:00 pm service….with about fifteen people all gathered at the front of the sanctuary, shared communion, and sang Silent Night with lighted candles raised. Thank you for a memorable Christmas Eve!
As the year ends, I have two asks.
First, please consider a year end gift to Lely Presbyterian Church. The new year is right around the corner and your yearend generosity will set the church up for a strong start in 2024!
Personnel is in the throes of a search for a new Director of Music/Organist/Pianist; Electrical work is planned for the facility to include the towering light in the parking lot for nigh time safety; plans are being discussed to possibly expand office hours; Lely is only six months away from Vacation Bible School; and additional campus improvements continue to be scheduled!
We have made such incredible strides in maintaining the campus, providing gifts to children in New Horizons and Mision Peniel, and support to various missions within Collier County!
Please go to Click Here to make your year end gift or text “Lely” to 73256. Your year end gift will be appreciated and get Lely off to a great start in 2024!
The second ask is to send to the office expressions of appreciation for the work and ministry of Bob and Glenn! They brought world class talent from their 30 years experience at a 2200 member church to Lely Presbyterian Church and within six months had nearly 30 members in the choir! Being able to send them off with such expression would be wonderful! Please contact Brenda Prince via voice/text (616) 485-6728 any questions!
2024 will be year filled with challenges and opportunities!
Your prayers are appreciated as Jane and I will return to New York January 8-20, 2024 for follow up tests and consults. The guest speaker for January 21 will be Rev. Tim Halverson. You got me in the pulpit on January 7!!!
Finally, Bob Morris offered an incredible solo at the 8 & 11 pm Christmas Eve services and you can listen to it below!
Welcome to Lely…..Welcome Home….You Belong Here!!
I remain a Servant of Christ….
Sincerely,
Pastor Ed
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.