THE CHAPELINE - April 5, 2022

FROM PASTOR BROCK...

"Easter is a-Comin"

Woohoo! Very soon we will be arriving at Holy Week (the seven days preceding Easter), which means it's beginning to look a bit like Easter! Before we arrive, let's clear a few housekeeping details to make sure we're ready.

First, if you are planning to attend one of the Chapel's services for Holy Week, consider inviting someone to join you. Believe it or not, most people will accept your invitation graciously and many will make an effort to attend. This Sunday is Palm Sunday, which is always a special worship opportunity. Good Friday (April 15 @ 6 pm) worship will be powerful, the Easter Sunrise Service in the Chapel Garden (Easter Sunday @ 7 am) will be a beautiful experience, and Easter Worship in the Chapel Sanctuary (Easter Sunday @10 am) will be accompanied by a 9-piece orchestra that is sure to raise the roof!

Second, as we continue our Lenten journey, keep alert to the opportunities that God provides to help us grow in our Faith. If we keep our hearts and minds open, God will often show us some new things, allowing us a chance to insert the gifts and graces that God has given us.

Next, let's remember that Easter is a big deal. It may not receive the same excitement that Christmas provides, but that's not always been the case. Early Church traditions surrounding Easter far surpass Christmas (and every other day in the year.) Why? Because without Easter (the resurrection), we would have no need for Christmas. Easter makes Christmas possible, and in fact, Easter is the reason we have a Longboat Island Chapel!  

Get ready Chapel family! Easter is a-comin' and the excitement is becoming phat! See you this week at Palm Sunday worship!

God Bless. Brock.

The crowd said, "Blessings on the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens." (Luke 19:38, NRSV)

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY, April 10, 2022

"The Triumphal Entry"

Scriptures: Luke 19: 29-40

Watch Worship LIVE @ 10 am (EST) on our Website: Sunday April 10 Worship

CLICK HERE to see our previous Worship Services.

It's Lent 2022 at the Chapel! Are you in?  

1. Commit to a Holy Lent

2. Read the Daily Devotions and participate in the Daily

Challenges

3. Bring $1 to Worship

Calendars are available (online and in the Chapel office) that indicate all of the Devotions and Challenges for the season. Visit the Chapel's website, Facebook Page, and worship with us each week to receive all the details. If you are a virtual participant, we are thrilled that you are joining us!  

Shifting Sands

Next Meeting April 14

Shifting Sands will not meet this Thursday (4/7/22). The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2022, at 10 am at the Chapel!

Pearls of Wisdom from Shifting Sands:

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin

CHAPEL BOOK CLUB MEETING AT LAZY LOBSTER

The next meeting of the Chapel Book Club will be on Monday, April 11, at the Lazy Lobster at noon.

The book we will be discussing is The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.  The book is an intricate and moving exploration of journeys and the unexpected turns they can take. An exhilarating ride through Americana.

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

Would you like to honor or remember someone with flowers in Worship?

Would you like to sponsor special music during Worship?

Contact the Chapel Office and we'll help make it possible!

admin@longboatislandchapel.org

(941) 383-6491

April Collection,

Backpacks for Kids:

"SAFE the Children"

Please consider donating a small duffle bag or backpack to Charitable Outreach for use by our local foster school children.

The bags and backpacks are important for our foster children because it gives them their own "luggage" as they move from home to home.

Bring the bags and backpacks to the Chapel during April! We need them now!

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, Ethel Doughty, Julie Burdian, Chuck, Eileen McTiernan, Elisa, George, Don, Megan McSheffrey, Rogers family, Grace and Chris Masefield

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!