From Rev. Brock Patterson

“Halfway Home!”

Woohoo! We are halfway through the Lenten Season and I’ve successfully completed most of the Challenges this year! Oh, I’m sorry. Did you actually think I could successfully complete all of them? Think again. Though I establish the topics and write the devotions, it’s still difficult to be 100% successful in 46 Daily Challenges.

This is the primary reason that I am such a fan of the Daily Challenges: No matter how many times I miss the target, each day is a new beginning. Somehow, God has directed me toward Challenges that are simple to other people but really difficult for me. Then again, God also provided some Challenges that are simple for me but difficult for everyone else.

What have I learned thus far? Well, for one thing, this Lent is progressing like many others I’ve experienced: No matter what, when I’m trying to stay focused on the LORD and the LORD’s work in and around me, I learn many new things about myself. Success and failure rates matter, but only to me. God is not punishing me if I don’t reach my goals. Instead, God is cheering for me as I climb back on my feet.

This Lent is just like every other one, but only because Lent is always forty-six grueling days of no sweets, writing devotions, completing prayer challenges, and attempting a few other things that are private only to me. I know I’m not 100% successful, but if I fail today, there’s always tomorrow…and God is already there waiting for me!

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23, ESV).

(Do you like the above devotion? If so, make sure you are signed up to receive the Chapel’s daily Devotion and Challenges. Just contact us at the church office and provide your email address and we’ll take care of the rest! The Chapel Office email is admin@longboatislandchapel.org or you may contact me at: revbrock@longboatislandchapel.org )

See you this Sunday at the Chapel!

God Bless. Brock.

The new, 12-Week Bible Study is now occurring every

Wednesday, @ 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (EST).

This week, Wednesday, March 15, 2023:

Revelation, Ch. 18

(Background: Matthew 26:36-46 &

Genesis 3:1-7)

If you are not able to attend either of the in-person study classes, the evening class can be also attended online (via ZOOM) at 5:30 p.m. (EST).

The link is https://bit.ly/3z1SAT1.

You may also find the link on our website (https://longboatislandchapel.org),

in the Chapeletter, and on Facebook.

If you miss a class, please join our review sessions scheduled

30 minutes prior to the next class (9:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.)

Lenten at the Chapel!

The Lenten Prayer Cross

Step One: take a tag of Blessings (yellow tag) and a tag of Prayer Request (blue tag)

Step Two: fill out each tag-please do not place your name or specific details on the tag.

Step Three: pin the completed tags on the cross with the blank side facing outward

Step Four: take a blue Prayer Request tag from the cross

Step Five: please commit to praying for that person for the

Entire Lenten Season.

Lenten Daily Devotions

Each day, the Chapel posts a new devotion and Daily Challenge.

They are posted on our website: (https://longboatislandchapel.org/daily-lenten-devotions/)

and Facebook Page:

(https//facebook.com/longboatislandchapel)

If you would like to receive an email of the Chapel's Daily Devotions for Lent, please send your request to Rev. Brock:

 revbrock@longboatislandchapel.org 

Quick Announcements!

After Sunday Worship Service

Hospitality Hour

Needs food items

Please consider donating a finger-food

(healthy or not!)....



For everyone to enjoy at our weekly

Sunday Hospitality Hour

Some suggestions: brownies, cookies, muffins etc.

Bring them with you to Sunday Service.

March Chapel Events!

Ongoing Chapel Events!

Please continue to donate to our food drive.

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 feed those in need. 

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

A HUGE "Thank you" to all who have donated to this

very worthwhile cause. 

Please consider joining us as a

Sunday Worship Service usher or greeter.

We need 4 ushers and 2 greeters for each Sunday Service. We are exceptionally grateful to those who already serve in these roles and look forward to some new faces as well. Please sign up in

Shook Fellowship Hall.



As always, thank you!

Shifting Sands

The next meeting will be on:

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Contact Jeffrey Nunes

with questions at:

jeff@longboatislandchapel.org

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

You do not have to do life alone.

Community Grant Fund Initiative

What is it?

The Community Grant Fund Committee was recently formed in order to continue and further the important charitable outreach directive. 

What is the Goal?

The Mission of the Committee is to provide a need based, one time grant to local not-for-profit organizations to assist with financing projects which will make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of people in need.

How can I help?

Should you know of a worthwhile 501 (c)(3) organization in Manatee or Sarasota County which would benefit from a Grant, please ask

them to contact Cynthia Barnette at

cwbarnette@gmail.com.



To request a Grant Application only,

please contact the Chapel Office at 941-383-6491. 

SAVE THE DATE!

Say goodbye to our friends going

back up north at our

ARRIVEDERCI!

ITALIAN PASTA DINNER!

When: Tuesday, April 25

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Where: Shook Fellowship Hall

Menu: Pasta, salad, garlic bread, wine and more!

Sign -Up Sheet is coming soon!

Please remember:

Pledge Cards for 2023 are always welcome!

Return them now if you haven't already!

IN OUR PRAYERS

Amy James

Carola

Dennis Cooper

Don

Elisa

Ethel Doughty

George

Hudson

Betty Jo Haas

Kelly Johnson

Jaclyn Lenhart and Family

Mike and Chris Dawson

Sharky

Sean Walsh

Larry Auerbach

and

our service men and women