THE CHAPELINE - May 3, 2022

FROM Rev. Brock Patterson

Hello Chapel Family!

After a fantastic journey in Israel, it's wonderful to be back home and ready to jump back into God's work at the Chapel!

Twenty-three of us made the trip to Israel. With the exception of a COVID case at the beginning and then one more COVID case at the conclusion, the trip was really fantastic. We saw and experienced so many things that it'll take a while for us to process everything, but we were able to get lots of pictures and we look forward to sharing our journey with you!

Both Jeff and I owe a HUGE thank you to the Chapel staff, including Maurice, Susan, Mimi, and Jerry, who willingly worked overtime to allow Jeff and I to experience the Holy Land. In addition, Janie Peterson has been invaluable and she assisted in the office while we were away. And of course, I am so thankful for Rev. Charlie Shook, who took the lead in worship by bringing God's message to the Chapel family these last two weeks. Please make sure to thank each of these people who dedicate their lives to God's work at the Chapel!

This Sunday is Mother's Day. This is always a special time in the Church as we give lots of love to mom! I hope and pray that you are planning to come this week to worship. For those who are unable to attend in person, I hope you are able to connect to us through livestream on our website and Facebook. This will be a special Sunday as we pay tribute to the women who have so faithfully given their lives to care and love all of us.

Thank you again Chapel family! I eagerly look forward to seeing you and serving with you at the Chapel!

God Bless You! On behalf of all twenty-three of us who were able to make the trip to Israel, we thank you for your love, support, and most of all, your prayers!

Pastor Brock.

Rev. Brock in Israel (above)

Ladies at the

Wailing Wall (below)

David Aslan baptism

in the River Jordan

Sue Reese reading scriptures

at the top of the Mt. of Olives

Rev. Charlie Shook

May 1, 2022 Homily

Rev. Brock with Yoram

(the tour guide)while sailing the

Sea of Galilee

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, May 8, 2022

"Mama Always Knew!

Scriptures: Acts 9:36-43

Watch Worship LIVE @ 10 am (EST) on our Website: Sunday May 8 Worship

CLICK HERE to see our previous Worship Services.

Shifting Sands

Next Meeting May 5

Shifting Sands will meet this Thursday May 5th at the Chapel!

Pearls of Wisdom from Shifting Sands:

“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others?"

                        Martin Luther King, Jr.

CHAPEL BOOK CLUB MEETING AT LAZY LOBSTER

The next meeting of the Chapel Book Club will be on Monday, May 9, 2022.

The book we will be discussing is Suncoast Empire by Frank Cassell. The book tells of the life of Bertha Honore Palmer, her family and the rise of Sarasota.

Please sign up in Shook Fellowship Hall or email Judy Achre at paulandjudy@gmail.com if you plan to join us.

The Longboat Island Chapel will be a hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, May 20th and Saturday May 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All donors will receive a FREE $10 Publix gift card PLUS a 10% off coupon to the Lord's Warehouse! 

Sign up now by calling 1-866-97-BLOOD or go online at suncoastblood.org. Help save a life!

Would you like to honor or remember someone with flowers in Worship?

Would you like to sponsor special music during Worship?

Contact the Chapel Office and we'll help make it possible!

admin@longboatislandchapel.org

(941) 383-6491

May Collection: Baby Items

"Cyesis" Program at Riverview High School

The Charitable Outreach Committee will be collecting baby items during the month of May. These will be shared with the Cyesis Program at Riverview High School in Sarasota. This is a daycare located within the high school for the children of high school students. It allows students to continue their high school program while having their children in a safe environment. Please consider donating to this very worthwhile cause!

Sunday Morning Refreshments!

Would you like to help by bringing some goodies for Sunday morning, following Worship, at Fellowship Time? You are welcome to bring any of your favorite goodies, especially if some of them can be frozen! If you have questions, contact Vickie Van Meier, (941) 388-7284.

Kathy Logsdon, Mike & Chris Dawson, Dennis Cooper, Hudson, Amy James, Lynn, Michael Kinney, Carola, Barbara Childress, Ethel Doughty, Julie Burdian, Chuck, Eileen McTiernan, Elisa, George, Don, Megan McSheffrey, Rogers family, Grace and Chris Masefield

WAYS OF GIVING

Thank you for your generosity!

• Checks and/or money orders written out to Longboat Island Chapel.
• Direct withdrawal from your bank to ours. Call the Chapel office at 941-383-6491 for our routing and account numbers.
• All major credit cards are accepted. Simply contact Chapel staff at 941-383-6491 to charge your one-time gift.
• Ongoing monthly support via your credit card. Office staff will be happy to debit your charge card at the beginning of each month in an amount established by you.
• Support the Longboat Island Chapel via the "donate" button on our homepage at www.longboatislandchapel.org. This may be a one time, or ongoing contribution, whichever you prefer!

If you are an Amazon shopper, please pay attention! Amazon will donate a percentage of each purchase to a qualified organization of your choice.  Longboat Island Chapel is now registered with Amazon, and if you will select the Chapel as your preferred organization, Amazon will donate a percentage of each purchase to the Chapel. This is free money for the Chapel, so please, register today!

Instructions for Amazon Smile: Log into your Amazon account as normal. In the Amazon search bar, search for Amazon Smile. When you are asked to select a charitable organization, search for “Longboat Island Chapel”. Select the Chapel from the list and you are finished. Then, each time you shop on Amazon, always begin by searching for “Amazon Smile” in the search bar. When you do this, it automatically triggers your donation to the Chapel. Then, shop as normal! Please help the Chapel by registering for Amazon Smile!