What a great time we had with about 90 kids and adults here for “Camp Victorious” this past week! They went fishing, played volleyball and basketball, ate great food (better than camp food is supposed to be!), and participated in some awesome services with speaker Travis Glass. We had a penguin show up and four bicycles were given away, plus every kid received some gifts from many generous donors. The ground was still wet, but the skies opened up and the sun filled the days. The Retreat Center, Youth Room, and every other available place was “home” for Friday evening. It was truly a time that these kids will remember a lifetime. Special thanks to all those who came and helped decorate or worked the “Camp”. Eternity will be richer for your efforts!
We have a busy month planned. A men’s group from Mauriceville with Pastor Chad Kibodeaux will be here for a retreat this week. The special speaker will be our friend Evangelist Rod Vincent. Next week we will host another mens group from Faith Chapel, Houston, with Pastor Enrique Porras. Hermano Jesse will be helping with this effort. AND, we have rescheduled our Mens Retreat to April 2 through April 4 at the farm. All men with their boys are welcomed to join in these events. (YES, we are planning a Ladies Retreat in May – will keep your posted!)
March 22 is our Annual Chili Cook-off and again I am personally appealing for some judges who will help me win First Place. Those who have “helped” in the past have judged my chili the worst of the bunch! I have gone to making two entries so at least one of them will not be last place! If you will be a judge (and work cheap) and help this pastor out, please let me know ASAP.
On March 29, we will be collecting our monthly “Kids’ Offering for Food” to provide funds for our benevolence fund. Our pantry is open to anyone with a need in this community, but must be restocked from time to time. These special offerings truly are making a difference.
Also on March 29, we will have a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. for Mike Starkey. Many will remember Mike from his tire shop that was on the corner of Adams and 9th Street. He loved Port O’Connor and wished for his remains to be brought back here. His family will be coming in from all over, but many from Oklahoma. Everyone is welcome to provide comfort to this family with your presence for this special memorial service.
EASTER is a special day for us at Fisherman’s Chapel and for our entire community! Our annual Sunrise Service will be on the front beach, weather permitting, and Pastor Donnie Martin will be speaking. There will be special singing from the First Baptist Choir and a solo from the Chapel. Hot coffee, orange juice, and those delicious Cathy’s Cinnamon Rolls will be available for the time of fellowship that follows the service. The last couple of years, we have had more than 500 people who came to sing, “He Lives”! Please, bring your own ground blankets, chairs, golf carts, and anything else that will make your morning comfortable and “Rejoice” with us!
Fisherman’s Chapel has Sunday activities beginning at 10:00 a.m. for Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. for the Morning Service, 5:00 for Corporate Prayer, and 6:00 p.m. for our Evening Service. On Tuesday from 7:00 – 9:00, we offer Fisherman’s Bible Institute, an in-depth study of God’s Word. Our Midweek Service is on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday Night Youth is from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. One will always find a warm welcome at the Chapel and you are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”
