Thank the Lord that April is history! We experienced the same as the rest of society, but our workload was greatly expanded. I have never wanted to be a television or radio preacher due to necessity, I have been forced to put our services on Facebook. I trust they have been a blessing to all who could not come to the Chapel, but I am ready to close this chapter and begin a new one with all our friends and Chapel family back together! WHEN?
In April, we fed more people than ever in one month from the Chapel’s Pantry. We are grateful to many friends who have sent in funds or brought them by so we can have the monies to purchase all the extra goods. We also have had the hunters and fishermen who have generously provided from their catches. We have had one family who cleaned out their freezer and shared it with us. What a blessing! We have a family that brings “yard eggs” and garden produce here so we can share it as well. We are indeed a greatly blessed congregation!
We also have been able to do more work on the “Trailer Retreat Center” now that so many people are not working elsewhere. The deck, cover, railing and handicap ramp have been almost finished at this writing, and we are looking to do the electrical and plumbing by month’s end. We should have the six additional rooms ready, which will be available for the handicapped who want to come to our Retreats. Thank the Lord for people like Tom, Jackie, and Garrett who have come and provided so much labor!
We enjoyed a great Mother’s Day service with Pastor Joane preaching and each mother present receiving a special handmade gift.
We have been and continue encouraging people to come to the Chapel, as we have taken great steps to “social distance” and keep people from getting sick. Those who do not feel safe are welcome to continue watching all the service on Facebook. We offer the Bible Sudy time at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, the 11:00 a.m. Morning Service, and the 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. On Tuesdays, we provide the opportunity to get in on Pastor Joane’s teaching in our Fisherman’s Bible Institute beginning at 7:00 p.m. On Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., we minister at the Midweek Service.
We have had some difficulties with Facebook sending out some of the music, but we always provide a message we believe will help all of us get through these difficult days. There are those who continue supporting the Chapel with their gifts by bringing them by the Office or mailing them to P.O. Box 638, Port O’Connor, TX 77982. The faithfulness of God’s people always humbles me and I never take it for granted! Several others have supported the Pantry with food and finances, which is greatly appreciated.
We have several Retreats scheduled for next month and Captain Robert is to return for another Captain’s Class, which will begin on June 12. Those interested in the Sea Academy Classes should contact Captain Robert at 361/758/6184.
The Chapel is an interdenominational congregation whose goals is to see people blessed into God’s Kingdom. Everyone will find a warm welcome and you are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”