I hope we all have enjoyed our vacations. The summer is over and it is time to get back to school, back to work, and back to church! Our vacation was extra special for we shared it with my brother and two of my sisters, along with their spouses. We went to a lot of beautiful places, saw a lot of beautiful things, and did things we had never done before – AND Pastor Joane took 999 pictures! We will be glad to show them to you! We sincerely appreciate Hermano Jessie and Hermana Angie filling our shoes while we were away and to all the faithful congregants and many guests that attended. Thank you! And, now itis time to get back to work!
Our ladies have just attended a great Ladies Convention in Kerrville. Together with about 1,000 other women, they praised the Lord, enjoyed each other’s company, and got out of town for a few days! Just ask those who attended and plan to go with them next year!
We have started using our Retreat Center as a multi-purpose building. David and Kelly have started a Youth Bible Class each Sunday from 10-11 a.m. in Room #3 of the Center. All those from 11 – 19 years old are welcomed to attend, and the course of study will be centered around the development of relevant life skills. We find that kids have a difficult time adjusting to the constantly changing world and need foundational skills to help them build successful lives. These classes will help them advance into leadership roles with their peers. Everyone is welcomed!
Soon we are hoping to begin a Bible Study for those who speak Spanish. Those who would be interested in this study should contact Pastor Erny as soon as possible so materials can be on hand for those coming. We thank God for the growth that we are experiencing and want an opportunity to minister to everyone in this community in some way.
Our thoughts are also going toward the Holiday season and Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets for the needy of our community. We have been able to help put food on otherwise empty tables for the last many years, and with the continued support of this community, our churches will do it again! The Port O’Connor Benevolence Fund and its active committee members work through the Chapel. Last year we noted at least a 50% increase in the cost of the food that we gave to our needy families, so we need your help. Canned foods can always be brought to the POC Hardware Store or to any of the churches, and they will go into these boxes to help. Monies can be given to any of the churches for this project or be deposited in the local bank to fill in where needed to make the baskets complete. Thanks!
Pastors Erny and Joane are planning a missions trip to preach a revival for an American Indian Church in Coolidge, Arizona, at the end of this month. We ask for your prayers that the Lord will use us to be a special blessing to these folks.
On Sunday, October 5, the Reverend and Mrs. Apolonio Garcia will be with us to share exciting news of their new church plant in Hallettsville. The Reverend Garcia has moved his family from Yoakum to Hallettsville, changed his employment, and dedicated his efforts in establishing a Gospel Center in Hallettsville. We will be receiving the report of his efforts and be receiving an offering to help him with his vision. All will be encouraged and blessed with this ministry and are invited to attend.
October 3-10, 2014 is the date of our next Sea Academy classes at the Chapel. The instructor is Captain Robert, who has been teaching classes at the Chapel since about 2000. These classes will prepare the student to be a “boat captain”. All interested persons should contact Captain Robert at 361/816-3010 or the Sea Academy at 361/758-6184 for further information and to register for this course.
Fisherman’s Chapel is an interdenominational congregation that is committed to helping create a Christian witness in this community. Everyone will find a warm welcome at any and all of our services, which are Sundays: Bible Study, 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service, 11:00 a.m.; and Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. We also gather on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and offer Friday Night Youth from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and all are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”
