THE CHAPELINE - January 11, 2022

FROM PASTOR BROCK...

"New Faces"

Hello Chapel Family! I pray that you are safe and well! Have you attended worship in person lately? If you have been with us, then you've noticed lots of new faces at the Chapel. These new faces are more than just visitors. The faces represent an important part of God's blessings. So I'm just offering you a friendly reminder that your prayers have been answered.

What am I talking about? Well, to be honest, I'm really taking a guess. I'm guessing that at some time in the last few years, you've prayed that other people would be able to experience the same hospitality, togetherness, and family atmosphere that you experienced when you first arrived at the Chapel. I'm guessing that you also prayed for the growth and health of your Chapel family, seeking God's blessings for families and individuals around you.

If some of this sounds familiar, I'd like to thank you. Thank you for your prayers. You have given me, a new member of your family, a warm and loving church home. You have encouraged me to follow God's lead and you helped me to feel comfortable among my new Chapel family. Although you may have prayed for God to do this for the Chapel, God actually needed you to make it happen!

Thank you for doing God's work! Thank you for loving me and all of the new faces at the Chapel! What a wonderful blessing and answer to your prayers!

God Bless. Brock

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, January 16, 2022

Sermon

"Strength in Diversity"

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Watch Worship LIVE on our Website: Jan 16 Sunday Worship

CLICK HERE to see our previous Worship Services.

Annual Meeting and Board Elections

At the December meeting of the Board of Trustees, following nominees for the Board of Trustees were approved:

Gordon Govalet (second term)

        Lesley Rife (second term)

                Jan Stone (first term)

These candidates will be voted on by the members at the Annual Meeting on February 27, 2022.

Peggy Lammers,

Nominating Committee Chair

Revival Committee Meeting,

Wednesday, January 12, 1 pm at the Chapel

The Revival Committee is seeking feedback regarding our recent Christmas in the Garden community outreach. All are encouraged to attend or to email, text, or call Lesley Rife with any kind, constructive criticism or ideas for future Christmas in the Garden Events.

Shifting Sands

(This week's meeting (1/13) is canceled.)

Our Next meeting date is on January 27, 2022,

10 am at the Chapel

Pearls of Wisdom from Shifting Sand:

This Christmas I pray that happiness be at your door.

May it knock early, stay late, and leave gifts of

Peace, Love, Joy and Good Health.

from Love Wide Open

CHOIR PRACTICE

The choir rehearses on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining the Chapel Choir or have questions, please contact our Director of Music, Maurice Overholt, at (941-405-9354) or maurice@longboatislandchapel.org.

BLOOD DRIVE at the Chapel!

Friday, January 21, 10 am to 2 pm

Saturday, January 22, 10 am to 1 pm

Join us next week for our Blood Drive!

Blood supplies are drastically low. Blood centers need our help.

Please consider making a blood donation next week!

All Donors will receive a $10 Publix Gift Card - AND -

a $10 coupon to the Lord's Warehouse thrift shop!

Key West & 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.

Contact Val Evanko, 330-806-2351 ASAP if you are interested!

CHAPEL BOOK CLUB MEETING AT LAZY LOBSTER

The next meeting of the Chapel Book Club will be on Monday, February 14, at the Lazy Lobster at noon.

The book we will be discussing will be The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff.

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

Israel Tour - April 23-May 1

There are 2 openings for our trip to Israel.

Contact Valarie Evanko 330-806-2351 with questions or for more information. Tour brochures available in the Shook Hall.

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, Bob Hettmansperger, Ethel Doughty, Roma

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!