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Seen pedaling
around campus was
a young man with a T-shirt reading "I'm going to be a doctor." A sign
on the back of his bicycle proclaimed: "I'm going to be a Mercedes."
Ten years ago, a group of people met by the beach to proclaim to the
world, "We are going to be a church!" We can say
that this church was started, not by some survey, or by some
denomination, but by people searching for something. They may not have
known what that "something" was, but they knew it
was missing and they were looking for it. We tolerate uncertain
weather, sand-blowers, ducks and crows, a 300-pound beach-goer in a
thong, and one Sunday, a salt-water crocodile! Why? One very important
reason: Hurting people, who would never set foot in a traditional
service or building will come, find hope and encouragement, make new
friends and have their life changed for the better. By keeping a low
overhead, we are able to help people and organizations within our
community.
Naples is blessed with many
wonderful churches and synagogues. Our mission at Celebration is to
"Provide People Purpose". Our message is the same, but our methods are
different because it takes all kinds of churches to reach all kinds of
people. We found that when people discovered the beach, discovering
their own souls wasn't far behind. So we just let people kind
of sneak in. Because of the casual style and Cambier Park location,
almost 25% of attendees are tourists or short-term guests of the city.
So put on your Hawaiian shirt, slip into a pair of sandals, and enjoy a
positive, exciting service based on a "lower
latitudes" lifestyle. And, along the way, you may discover
God's purpose for your life! So?
'Go
to church, get a tan, change your life.'
"Be
a Beach Chair Buddy - Bring your own chair & one for a
friend!"
You may also
Call us at:
239-649-1588
Or you may mail the Church Office at:
Celebration
Community Church
65 12th Street S.
Naples, FL 34102-6265
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