From Rev. Brock Patterson

“Sorrow or Anger?”

Surveying the damage at the parsonage and the Chapel (both minimal) following Hurricane Ian, I am reminded of the power of emotional responses. The week following the Hurricane, I spoke with people who were grateful that more damage didn’t occur. Now that it’s two weeks following the storm, I’ve encountered a few people whose patience has worn out and they are struggling to take the high road with contractors, service providers, owner associations, and similar. Me? I’ve taken the low road more often than I will admit (especially yesterday while talking to the Chapel's internet service provider), but I have taken the high road plenty of times as well.

I’d like to mention one, post-hurricane situation, and seek your opinion. Pippa (my Yorkie Terrier) and I were driving our pickup truck along Gulf of Mexico Drive when an approaching compact vehicle turned left into our lane, directly in front of me and Pippa. I hit the brakes, certain that we were going to tattoo the car. Fortunately, we stopped in time, with tries screeching and smoke arising from our tires. The vehicle completed its’ turn and the driver appeared to be completely oblivious that they barely escaped a premature meeting with St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. I laid into my horn for at least 10 seconds, trying to tell the driver I was displeased with their driving. Apparently, he never saw or heard me, even after my obnoxious horn-blowing.

Boy Howdy, I was upset. My heart was racing, and my mouth was probably issuing some expletives that I’ll need to confess to one of my colleagues. Poor, poor, Pippa, who had been in the passenger seat next to me prior to the incident, was now on the floorboard. As I picked her up and put her back onto the front seat, she gave me an evil side-eye look and growled, as if the whole event was my fault.

Since this brief encounter with the unidentified driver, I have settled down…but not much. I feel sorry for the driver because if he continues driving like that, he’s going to get himself hurt. But I’m also angry with the driver because if he continues driving like that, he could hurt someone else. Which emotion is correct, sorrow or anger? Which is the high road? Sometimes, it’s not so easy to determine.

However, one thing is for sure: I reacted poorly when I leaned on my horn, hollering, and screaming as Pippa was sent to the floor. Keeping control over our emotions is very difficult, especially having narrowly missed a recent disaster with Hurricane Ian. It’s important to remember to be patient with everyone, especially the authorities, contractors, service providers, and neighborhood associations, who are all trying to help. They aren’t compensated for our (yours and mine) emotional outbursts, and like us, they are exhausted.

Remember to love your neighbor, including the temporary workers, full-time maintenance people, and especially, those drivers who are lost in the chaos!

God Bless. 

Brock

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

This Saturday, October 22nd

9 to 11 a.m.

The Revival Team and Pastor Brock are inviting all Chapel members and everyone who desires to have a blessing placed on their favorite buddy, furry or otherwise, to join in celebrating our favorite pals. Animals of all sizes, shapes, furry or not so furry, cute, pretty, happy, big, little, and in between (maybe a reptile or two) will be blessed. Each animal will receive a gift and a certificate. Mark your calendar for October 22, 2022, 9-11:00 a.m. at the fountain in the Chapel courtyard.  Help spread the word!

We are collecting unopened dog and cat food to assist Hurricane Ian relief efforts, so please bring what you can on October 22!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

"Support the Girls!"

How you can help:

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

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

Yes, this is important. Bras are often expensive. Therefore, these are very difficult items for people in need to obtain. Hurricane Ian wasn't necessary to remind us to help those in need. Both adult and children's sizes are needed, so please consider purchasing a new bra or two and bringing them to the Chapel. We will make sure they get to the right folks for distribution.

As always, we appreciate your generosity!

Thanks, your Charitable Outreach Committee

Food Pantries Need MORE!

Our local food pantries are desperate for all types of non-perishable food.  Bring what you can to the Chapel and we will make sure it gets to the proper place. Every little bit helps! Remember, one equals one meal. Thank you!  

(All items must be new, unopened, and in sealed packages.)

A HUGE "Thank you" to all who have donated to this very worthwhile cause.  We filled two bins this past week and Jimmy (the driver from the Food Bank) was so excited with the amount and type of goods we were donating!  He said there is currently SO much need. Let's keep it going!

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Every Monday, 4 - 5:15 p.m.

Choir rehearsals have begun! If you enjoy singing and would like to share your voice with our choir, please join us for rehearsal every Monday in the sanctuary!

For questions, please contact our Music Director, Maurice Overholt, at maurice@longboatislandchapel.org or (941) 405-9354.

Shifting Sands Support Group

will NOT meet this week

due to the 

October Chapel Board Meeting.

Next Shifting Sands Group

will meet on 

Thursday, October 27, 2022,

@ 10 am.

You don't have to do life alone!

For questions please contact

Jeffrey Nunes

Pastoral Care Coordinator

jeff@longboatislandchapel.org

(941) 383-6491 or (941) 567-8078

HISTORICAL MANATEE COUNTY DINNER AND WALKING TOUR

DOWNTOWN BRADENTON

Sunday, October 30th

&

Monday, October 31st

Author and historian Liz Reed will lead us on a 1-mile slow walking tour that will last approximately 90 minutes through downtown Bradenton giving us history and sometimes ghost stories that locals have shared with her.

Reservations Required

Limited to 20 people per Night

$20.00 per person for the Walking Tour and Guide

Tour Payment will be collected the night of the tour!

Dinner will be Separate Checks

Join us for dinner or walk

or BOTH!

******** TWO DIFFERENT DATE OPTIONS ********

Sunday, October 30, 2022-Spots still available

Monday, October 31, 2022 – Spots Still Available

******** MUST SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 22nd ********

4:00 pm  Meet in the chapel parking lot to carpool

5:00 pm   Dinner at Pier 22 Waterfront Restaurant

7:00 pm   Walking Tour will depart from City Hall in downtown Bradenton

Contact Valarie Evanko at

(330) 806-2351 or val.evanko@gmail.com

for more information!

Homecoming Tailgate

Please join us after worship on November 6th, 2022 for a special Homecoming Tailgate Luncheon! 

Chef Jack will be providing a wonderful lunch of brats and hamburgers with delicious side salads. 

Pastry Chef Iris will be baking some delightful desserts. 

Join us to welcome all of our friends back from the North!

Suggested Donation: $20.00 per person

Make your reservation at the table outside the Chapel Sanctuary

or contact the Chapel Office and we'll take care of you!

(941) 383-6491 or Chapel Office Email

(admin@longboatislandchapel.org)



CHAPEL BOOK CLUB

Monday, November 14th

"Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight:

An African Childhood"

by Alexandra Fuller

The next meeting of the Chapel Book Club will be on November 14th at noon at the Lazy Lobster.

Please sign up on the list in Shook Fellowship Hall at the Chapel or let Judy Achre know at paulandjudy@gmail.com if you plan to attend.  Our book this month is "Don't Let's Go to the Dog's Tonight:  An African Childhood" by Alexandra Fuller.

Join us as we explore this fascinating historical memoir together!

Would you like to honor or remember

someone with FLOWERS in Sunday Worship?

Would you like to sponsor

SPECIAL MUSIC during Sunday Worship?

Contact the Chapel Office

(941) 383-6491

admin@longboatislandchapel.org

Welcome Lori Gubernat to the Chapel Team! Lori joins us today as our new Office Manager. She'll be learning the ropes during these next couple of weeks, but feel free to stop by and show her your smiling face! Office Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Monday - Thursday.

IN OUR PRAYERS

Amy James

Carola

Chuck

Dennis Cooper

Don

Elisa

Ethel Doughty

George

Hudson

Betty Jo Haas

Kelly Johnson

Jaclyn Lenhart and Family

Kathy Logsdon

Lynn

Michael Kinney

Mike and Chris Dawson

Nancy Carol Morgan

Rogers Family

Sharky

Sean Walsh

and

our service men and women

Amazon will donate a percentage of each qualified purchase

to a designated organization of your choice.

Longboat Island Chapel is registered with Amazon and if you will select the Chapel as your designated organization, Amazon will donate a percentage of each qualified 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.

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