THE CHAPELINE - November 30, 2021

FROM PASTOR BROCK...

"Chapel Sanctuary"

A few weeks ago, while hanging some lights in the Chapel's Friendship Garden, I met a gentleman who was strolling through the Garden. I said "Hello" to him and introduced myself (as Brock, not "Pastor Brock"). I mentioned to him that we (the Chapel) were hoping to introduce more people in the community to the beauty and peace of the Garden.

The man responded that he often strolls through the Garden and that today (the day we met) was the anniversary of his wife's passing. He said that sometimes, he comes to the Garden to think about her and the times they shared together. Hearing him speak, especially because he did not yet know that I was the pastor, helped me realize that sometimes, everyone needs a sanctuary.

We often consider "Sanctuary" as our worship center, complete with the altar, pulpit, and lectern. However, the word "Sanctuary" actually means "a safe place". I am so proud to be part of a place that offers sanctuary to anyone (like him) and everyone (like me).

A great community benefit to the Chapel's Christmas Garden is to introduce folks to the Chapel as an opportunity to experience sanctuary. Yes, this is a safe place. We already understand it, and as God's people, let's continue to help our community experience peace and sanctuary this Holiday Season.  

God Bless. 

Brock.

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, December 5, 2021

Sermon Title: "Peace: the Suprise Gift"

Scriptures: Luke 1:26-55

Watch Worship LIVE on our Website: Dec 5 Sunday Worship

CLICK HERE to see our previous Worship Services.

Join the Longboat Island Chapel

Grounds Grooming Group

for a Work Day on

Saturday, Dec. 4th, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Let Us Beautify the Chapel Together for

Christmas in the Garden

The first "Christmas in the Garden" celebration is in full swing, the Friendship Garden is beautifully decorated and illuminated by Holiday lights.

The Garden will be open every evening, November 28 to January 2, 5 pm to 9 pm with live performances all beginning at 6pm.

We need 2 volunteers each night to serve as "Garden Hosts". What a fun and easy way to serve! Sign-up for your dates on the calendars in Shook Fellowship Hall,

or contact Renee Lynch at (317) 627-9963 for more information!

Christmas in the Garden, throughout the entire

Holiday Season!

- SARASOTA MUSEUM OF ART -Wednesday, December 1 - 10.00AM Meet in the Chapel parking lot and carpool to this 15,000 sq. ft exhibition in an historic landmark building. Lunch will be onsite at the Bistro. $15.00 admission and lunch is on your own. Sign up in Shook Hall.

Holiday Champagne Brunch.

Sunday, December 12 after service

Individual omelets from Panera, fruit salad, assorted pastries and coffee, orange juice, and mimosas. Maurice will put us in the spirit as he leads us in Christmas carols. A holiday bazaar will tempt us with baked goods, Chapel-themed note cards, jewelry, and special items put aside from the Lord's Warehouse.

The suggested donation is $20.00. Reservations are available after service or through the office.



HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY RIDE

Our own private trolley is reserved on WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15. Jenny Jingle will be our guide, leading us on a Christmas tour of downtown Sarasota. We'll visit city spots with Christmas connections, hear about Sarasota holiday traditions, and sing along to your favorite Christmas songs. Free cocoa before the tour and prizes for the best Ugly Sweater.

We have the Garden Room reserved at the Breakfast House for lunch afterward. Invite your friends. We must fill the trolley! $35.00 plus lunch. Meet in the Chapel parking lot at 10AM. Sign up in Shook Hall. 

December 19th Holiday Sweater Sunday

Let's set aside this one Sunday to sport our cutest,

most festive or otherwise superlative holiday

sweater. Whether it's cheery, blingy, grinchy or

blinky, come decked out and share your sweater joy

with us! This is your chance to wear it without any fear of harassment from your friends.

SHIFTING SANDS

Shifting Sand's next meeting is Thursday, December 2, from 10-11:30 in the Ruth Cushing Room at the Chapel.

Pearls of Wisdom from Shifting Sand:

"Human happiness and human satisfaction must ultimately come within oneself."

The 14th Dalai Lama

CHAPEL BOOK CLUB MEETING AT LAZY LOBSTER

The next meeting of the Chapel Book Club will be on Monday, December 13, at the Lazy Lobster at noon.

The book we will be discussing will be What We Carry by Maya Lang.....a memoir about mothers and daughters and the tenacity of the love that grows between what is said and what is left unspoken.

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

- Key West and the Florida Keys - January 19 - 21, 2022 -

3 day motor coach tour includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations, breakfasts, Everglades, a beautiful drive through the Florida Keys, a Conch Train Tour and much more. $249.00 per person.

We need 30 passengers and money is due December 19th. Sign up sheet and information in Shook Hall.

Sunday Morning Refreshments!

Can you 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.

Israel Tour - April 23-May 1

There are 2 openings for our trip to Israel.

Contact Valarie Evanko 330-8062351 with questions or for more information. Tour brochures available in the Shook Hall.

Kathy Logsdon Mike & Chris Dawson keep on Dennis Cooper, Hudson Amy James, Lynn, Michael Kinney, Carola, Barbara Childress, Bob Hettmansperger, Ethel Doughty, Roma, and our service men and women

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!