From Rev. Brock Patterson

“God’s Great Work”

Wow! What a fantastic service of Commissioning for The Chapel’s new Associate Pastor, Reverend Jeffrey Nunes! This is an exciting time for Jeffrey, his family and loved ones, and all of us at The Chapel. Providing additional pastoral support to The Chapel is awesome, but when all of us are invited to journey with one of God’s servants, it is especially incredible.

At one time or another, all of us have probably felt that God needed us in a certain place at a certain time. Some have experienced God nudging in those directions while others have felt God pulling and pushing with much more urgency. Some have even felt God’s call towards a certain occupation, new home location, or another individual.

God is always speaking, but we are not always able to hear, see, or feel God. That’s not God’s fault. Instead, the responsibility is ours. When our heads are clogged with worries, it’s tough to hear God. When our hearts are hurt and weighed down with hurtful experiences, it’s very difficult to feel God. When we choose to only believe what we can visibly understand, it’s almost impossible to see God.

One of the wonderful things about Rev. Nunes’ journey is that he serves as an example of one who could unclog his head, unwind his heart, and open his eyes and ears for God's purpose. Age doesn’t matter. Economics, social standing, and occupation don’t matter, either. God calls to all of us! When we finally let go and allow God full access to our hearts, minds, and souls, amazing (and unexpected!) things can happen!

During this Lenten Season (which begins Wednesday, February 22, 2023), consider some of the things you can do to give God access to your life. Open your heart, mind, and soul. Seek God as best you can. Transformation can occur. We are seeing it happen with Rev. Nunes, but so much more is ahead! All of us have the great honor to be a part of God’s Great Work at The Chapel!

See you this Sunday!

Pastor Brock

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

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

This week, Wednesday, February 22, 2023:

Revelation, Ch's 13 & 14

(Background: Ephesians 1:1-14)

(Ash Wednesday: Lent Begins)

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.)

Upcoming Events at the Chapel!

Receive Ashes on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023



For those who wish to receive the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday, Rev. Brock and Rev. Jeffrey will be administering them

following both Bible Studies

(approximately 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.)

Also, Rev. Jeffrey will be applying ashes at

The Lord’s Warehouse

from 12 noon-1:00 p.m.

for anyone who wishes to receive them.

Also, if you would like to receive an email of the

Chapel's Daily Devotions for Lent, please send your request to; revbrock@longboatislandchapel.org

Charitable Outreach Committee

Social Hour

Pens! Paper! Pencils! Oh My!

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: Shook Fellowship Hall

Please bring an appetizer to share and a beverage of your choice.



This Month's Donation Request is....

Elementary School Teacher and Student Supplies

(Suggested Items: pens, pencils, markers, rulers, erasers, paper, glue sticks, crayons, tissues and snacks)

Sign up is in Shook Fellowship Hall

Questions? Contact Muriel @ 612-386-8739

EDISON AND FORD WINTER ESTATES BUS TRIP

When: Tuesday, March 28,2023

Time: Bus leaves at 7:30 a.m.

Location: Bus departure and arrival -Chapel parking lot

Breakfast on property at the Banyan Cafe @ 9:30a.m.

Tour begins at noon

Dinner at 4:00 p.m. at Pincers Crab Shack

Bus departs at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Return to Chapel parking lot at 8:00 p.m.



Suggested donation is $85.00 per person- not including food.

Sign up in Shook Fellowship hall.

Questions? Contact Val at 330-806-2351

Ongoing Chapel Events!

Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show

Raffle Donations

Do you have any gift items you

do not use or want?

Please donate them toward our

Fashion Show raffle baskets.

Some suggested items are jewelry, candles, picture frames, cosmetics

and of course..... wine.

Donating these items are a great way to put them to use and

toward a positive cause.

Please place the items in the donation basket

located in The Chapel Office.

Questions? Contact Kate at thenothackers@gmail.com

The Lord's Warehouse

Fashion Show Tickets 

Are Now on Sale!!!!

Where? The Lord's Warehouse Thrift Shop

(Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays)



Where else? The Chapel (After Sunday Worship

Service, or the Chapel Office M-Th 9:00-3:00)

Ticket Price: $50.00 per person

Date of Event: Thursday, March 9, 2023

Time of Event: 11:00 a.m.

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, February 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.

Church Women United

World Day of Prayer

Friday, March 3, 2023

10:00 a.m.

Living Legacy of Doing God's Work

Ward Temple, AME Church

1005 5th Street West

Bradenton, FL 34205

Questions? Contact Cheryl Freeman @ (941-704-7142)

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. 

Annual Meeting

The Longboat Island Chapel Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023

following the Worship Service. The location is the Sanctuary. Please feel free to pick up an

Annual Meeting Report Booklet located in the Chapel Office.

The booklet contains 2022 happenings as well as matters

that will be voted on during the meeting.

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