What a great Community Thanksgiving Service we had! 103 people were present, the singing was superb, and Pastor Martin’s message was on point! But, the offering was light. We provided 33 families with Thanksgiving baskets and are planning to give out Christmas baskets on December 18. I must have all names of those needing help this year by December 16. We had some who came the day of the Thanksgiving distribution and we helped them as much as we could, but we must have all the names so we can make up the boxes on Monday, December 17 for distribution on Tuesday, December 18. If there are those who would like to donate, you may send the money to any of the area churches or I am sure the bank will receive monies made out to Port O’Connor Benevolence Fund.
IF YOU TRULY NEED A CHRISTMAS BASKET, PLEASE CALL 361/218-6693 ASAP!
We had Christmas With Ric on Sunday, December 2. He did a wonderful job of getting our spirits ready to celebrate Christ’s birth. We are always honored to have Ric Gorden come from Oklahoma to sing and share his message in a humorous way. We are looking forward to his returning on August 11, 2013.
I sincerely appreciate the help of Hermano Jessie and Patrick Overton, who have filled the pulpit while I have been in San Antonio with Papaw. Keep Papaw in your prayers!
The Chapel will be hosting its annual Christmas Party on December 16 at 6:00 p.m. There will be a “pot-luck” meal followed by all our special activities. Again, we will be doing our “white elephant” gifting. It is always so much fun that everyone who participates will enjoy it. Each one is to bring a wrapped gift – something you have around the home – and it will be given out by drawing numbers. Make the decorations on your package as glamorous as possible!
We invite all to join us for Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 23. We load up on a wagon loaded with hay bales and go around town singing. If you know someone who would like to have us come by, please let us know.
We were honored to be a part of the wedding celebration of Aaron and Patty on Saturday, December 8. It was a special event, with the Chapel decorated very nicely. We are praying that the Longoria’s will be blessed with a Godly blessed marriage!
You will always find a warm welcome at the Chapel. We have a lot of activities – all aimed to help people get to know each other and grow in grace. Christmas is truly celebrated this time of the year and you will feel the presence of the Lord. You are invited to come and praise the Lord with us, and are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”
