The Chapel will be participating in the Jerry Nutt Benefit on Saturday, March 3, at the Port O’Connor Community Center. The Smokin’ Nuts, the barbecue team that Jerry cooked with, will be preparing barbecue brisket; different ones are preparing the trimmings, and the Service Club ladies are preparing the desserts. It will be a meal to remember! Also, there will be both a silent auction and a live auction, with many special items going to the highest bidder. All of this is to raise funds to help Jan, Jerry’s widow, with all the unexpected expenses that she has experienced. We are planning for at least 400 plates, so come and stay because there will be a live band playing during the activities. Please come and be as generous as you possibly can, because this is a very worthy cause.
The Annual Meeting of the Members will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. During that open meeting (everyone who is interested is welcome), reports will be shared and the Board of Directors of the Chapel will be elected. This is always an evening of rejoicing as we remember God’s past blessings and hear plans for future ministry opportunities.
CHILI COOK-OFF – The Chapel will be having its annual chili cook-off on Sunday, March 4, following the morning service. Everyone is invited to bring your best pot of chili, ready to serve prior to the beginning of the morning service. Judging will begin immediately following the close of service. Everyone present will then get the opportunity to savor the presentations.
Papaw will be 91 on Sunday, March 4. To honor Papaw, we will be serving cake and ice cream during the chili cook-off. All well wishers are welcome! Papaw has served the Chapel faithfully since he and NeNee moved here in 2000. Now that NeNee is in Heaven, Papaw helps with all the building projects around the Chapel. Come, wish Papaw a “Happy Birthday!”
Recently, Joane and I have had to be away from the Chapel for various reasons. In our absence, we were blessed to have Hermano Jessie minister bilingually in our services. Also, Patrick Overton served us well by bringing messages. It looks like our calendar is clearing out, so we expect to be back in the pulpit on Sundays, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Fisherman’s Bible Institute is going strong, meeting each Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Pastor Joane is the instructor for these courses which are designed to help students gain a better understanding of God’s Word. There is a time of refreshments and fellowship each meeting time and everyone is invited to attend.
The Sea Academy will be providing another class for those wishing to earn their Coast Guard approved Captain’s Licenses in Port O’Connor. The class will begin April 13 and all those wishing further information should contact the Sea Academy at 361/758-6184 or Captain Robert, class instructor, at 361/816-3010. These classes have been provided for this community since 2000 and many have been provided a helpful tool in pursuing a dream or making a living.
Fisherman’s Chapel is an interdenominational congregation which has been in this community for over 17 years. We have attempted to provide quality Christian leadership as we have taught God’s Word in a practical fashion. People’s lives have been changed by the power of the Lord during our services. Everyone will find a warm welcome at the Chapel and all are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”
