What a great Thanksgiving “Holy Day” we had. That is exactly what “holiday” means! We had family and friends gather with us for a time of thanksgiving to the Lord for His blessings and for a time of feasting from the Lord’s generous provisions. We are such a blessed people! The Community Thanksgiving Service was well attended and we appreciated the special offering that was received to help with the Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets. We did a little calculating and realized that each basket that we gave had a value of over $75.00. I know that it has been reported that the costs of this year’s Thanksgiving Dinner was $47.82, but we always try to give more than enough! Our community Benevolence Committee works hard all year long raising the needed funds to provide for the less blessed folks among us, and we appreciate their efforts. Later we will be providing a list of those who gave special gifts to help us this year.

Fisherman’s Bible Institute (FBI) is going strong with people who are hungry to study God’s Word and have committed to taking these classes. There are workbooks to complete before the Tuesday evening classes (7-9 p.m.). Joane teaches the class and provides a lot of additional study materials for her students. It is never too late to begin studying with the FBI. For further information, please call Joane at 983-2619.

This past Friday Night Youth (FNY) activities brought out a lot of kids I had not seen in a while. It was so good to see them and know that we have done in the past has not been forgotten! Annette is doing a wonderful joy organizing the volunteer staff that is required for this special activity. Due to the Thanksgiving holidays and Christmas activities, our next FNY will gather from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16. But, we have three other activities that FNY are a part of – our All Church Christmas Party on Sunday evening (6:00), December 18; our annual Christmas Caroling and hayride on Wednesday (7:00 p.m.), December 21; and our special Christmas Day Service at 10:30 a.m. Our FNY always enjoys these activities, so be sure to get them on the calendar of events.

Captain Robert has scheduled another Sea Academy Class from December 2-11. This class is Coast Guard approved and will help one become a “boat captain”. The classes meet at the Chapel. For further information, please call Captain Robert at 361/816-3010 or the Sea Academy at 361/758-6184.

Fisherman’s Chapel is an interdenominational congregation, helping to bring praise to the Lord for His many blessings. We believe Jesus is the way to Heaven and are trying to assist people in making that journey successfully. One will always find a warm welcome at the Chapel, and you are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”