THE CHAPELINE - October 12, 2021

FROM PASTOR BROCK...

"Someone’s Nightmare"

While talking with an island resident recently, I was asked why I believe in God and how I know that God exists. These are the kinds of nightmares that typically send seminarians and soon-to-be pastors running for the hills. How does one answer questions like these? Make it easy. Simplify it.

In this case, I continued to ask the person some questions to determine their primary concern for asking the question. I learned that the person was beginning to think about their own mortality. Having been previously exposed to a life of Faith, they knew that “someone” (maybe Brock) could help point them in the right direction.

So that’s what I did. I tried to point them in God’s direction like this: Begin talking to God. (We call this prayer). Start reading a Bible. (A Bible written in modern, legible English, please). Consider attending a Church, somewhere. (It doesn’t matter where one attends Church. What matters is that one attends Church, putting them close to others who are asking the same questions.)

Does this story end there? Nope, thankfully. Why am I thankful? Because my story is not over. Neither is theirs and neither is yours. That’s why I enjoy believing in God. That’s how I know God exists. My story is just beginning and so is yours. The best is yet to come.  

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, October 17, 2021

Sermon Title: "Peter and Cornelius"

Scriptures: Acts 10:1-48

To join worship this Sunday on Facebook live, CLICK HERE:  https://www.facebook.com/Longboat-Island-Chapel-109500852418988

Bible Study this Wednesday, October 13, 2021

"Peter and Cornelius", Acts 10:1-48



In-person at the Chapel, 10 am (EST)

Online, via ZOOM, 6:30 pm. Click HERE: Bible Study Zoom @ 6:30 pm (EST)

Journey to Israel! 

Interested in taking a trip to Israel? If so, join Pastor Brock, Val Evanko, and lots of Chapel friends this Spring as we travel together!

You are invited to join us for an exciting journey to Israel, April 23 to May 2, 2022. The Chapel group will have our own private transportation and guide. This five-star deluxe tour leads us through the Holy Land, allowing us to walk where Jesus walked and also visit modern Israel! This tour is life-changing and affordable. Hotel, meals, transportation, and entrance fees are all included. The cost is $2,175 plus insurance and airfare. Only a couple of spots remain open to sign-up now!

Call Valarie Evanko with questions at (330) 806-2351.

CLICK HERE to view last week's worship service at the Chapel.

Kathy Logsdon, Mike and Chris Dawson, Dennis Cooper, Chuck, Hudson, Amy James, Lynn, Michael Kinney, Carola, Barbara Childress, Bob Hettmansperger, Charlotte Brown, Stacey, Ethel Doughty, Roma, Gordon Govalet, Chuck and our service men and women

SHIFTING SANDS

Thursdays at the Chapel, 10 am.

Pearls of Wisdom from Shifting Sands:

In youth we learn; in age we understand."  Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach, 19th century Austrian writer

Choir Will Meet THIS Sunday, Oct 17!

If you are interested in Choir, meet Maurice after worship THIS Sunday, October 17!

Come on and join us!

LORD’S WAREHOUSE OPENED OCTOBER 2!

The Lord’s Warehouse has re-opened with extended hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come by Monday, Wednesday or Saturday to see the recent updates and to browse through the many treasures that abound at the LORD's Warehouse. To reach the LORD's Warehouse by phone call 941-383-4738.

Blood Drive at the Chapel, October 22 and 23!

Suncoast Blood Centers Bloodmobile will be here Friday and Saturday, 10/22 and 10/23, to receive much-needed donations. Your help is needed! Come and Give!

Poinsettias are now for sale for Christmas in the Garden for $6 before services on Sunday. See Jamie Engel, Donna Heffner or come by the Church office

NEW CAREGIVERS’ AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

 If you are interested in participating in a new Caregivers’ and Bereavement Support Group, please complete a Connection Card during Sunday’s Worship Service, or contact MiMi Horwitz at (941) 527-7733. MRKCRK@yahoo.com



Lord's Warehouse Leadership Meeting!

Our next Lord's Warehouse Leadership Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 19 at 11 am in the Garden. (Ruth Cushing Room in the event of inclement weather.)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

"Support the Girls!"

How can you help? Two ways:

1.) Wear pink to the Chapel when you attend worship on Sunday mornings in October.

2.) Collect women's bras (new, all sizes) and bring them to the Chapel. They will be distributed locally to women in need.

Yes, it seems strange to collect bras, but this is imperative. Bras are often expensive. Therefore, these are very difficult items for people in need to obtain. Don't shy away from this opportunity. Both adult and children's sizes are much needed, so please consider purchasing a new bra or two and bringing them to the Chapel. We will make sure they get to the folks who need them.

As always, we appreciate your generosity! It is exciting to serve the LORD and our local community!

Thanks, your Charitable Outreach Committee

Join us on Sunday, November 7th after service for a “Homecoming Tailgate” luncheon. Welcome back our Snowbird friends with a box lunch containing half of Boar’s Head sub sandwich, chips, cookies and iced tea or lemonade. 2 musicians will be entertaining us while we catch up with our friends who have been away.

Tickets are $15.00 each and are available anytime in the office of after service beginning October 24Th. A vegetarian sub is available by calling Valarie Evanko 330-806-2351.

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!

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!