When we think of eternity, do we truly believe it is hot in Port O’Connor? Summers are not always pleasant here, but there are many other places that are much more miserable to live! I am thankful that the Lord sent us to POC, because once he sent me to Buckeye, Arizona, where we pastored for almost four years and that place was the”hottest spot in America” many days!
What a great Fathers’ Day celebration! Marty’s Landing provided us with the gifts we gave each dad present, for which we are very grateful! The men always enjoy them greatly and we always have some of our ladies who wish they could receive one as well, instead of the chocolates! We followed the celebration with a Men’s Breakfast and enjoyed an old fashion breakfast, complete with egg, sausage, biscuits, and gravy (from the Old Indian Secret Recipe)!
We are honored that the Reverends Everett and Debbie Rucick have moved back this direction and are spending a frew days at the Chapel. They have been a great blessing in the past when they lived here and are a great blessing now! Welcome Home! Reverend Debbie’s Dad was the great fishing guide, Mr. Overton, so she grew up in Port O’Connor, and continues her friendships with many who are still here.
We were honored to have Pastor Bryan and his wife Sarah her from Denton for a few days. Their children were at a Youth Camp and they ran on down here to spend almost a week with us. Oh Wednesday, July 1, Pastor Bryan spoke at our Midweek Service and we were greatly blessed.
As all have, our schedules have been changing. Many events have been cancelled but that does not mean that we are not busy. Our Retreat Center continues to host folks from all around these parts and they are always a blessing when they come. We believe that when we have Christian groups here it helps change the atmosphere and God’s blessings rain down harder! Thank the Lord for “Showers of Blessings”!
We are thoroughly excited about Sunday, July 19. One of our local ladies, Jessica, has been away at a Christian Rehab Center for the past four months. The reports that we have received are that she is doing excellently. She will be here for the 10:00 and ll:00 a.m. services and will share her testimony of God’s Grace upon her life. No one will want to miss this special service. There will be others from the same Center who will also share what the Lord can do when we cooperate with the Holy Spirit. It will be a great time of rejoicing.
On July 31 and August 1, Friday evening and Saturday morning, Pastor Joane will be leading a Ladies Retreat. The special speaker is Pastor Susan Nordin, who is also president of Home of Hope. Home of Hope is a place where sex slaves are rescued and find safety and help to put some normalcy back into there lives. Most of us know that Houston is a major area in our Nation for sexual slavery and we are honored to have an opportunity to minister unto these young ladies’ needs. Pastor Susan is also very anointed speaker and lives will be enriched in this Retreat. Ladies, make contact with Pastor Joane as soon as possible for additional information at 361/648-4622.
It is not too early to begin praying for our schools and our children. School is scheduled to start on August 11, and both the Teachers and Students need our prayers. With all the unrest in our nation, we believe in the power of prayer and are asking the Lord for His mercy and blessings. Be watchful because some of the kids here may be walking or riding their bicycles and others will be standing in the dark awaiting the arrival of their bus.
We continued feeding needy families in this community from our Food Pantry. We also have received some pastries from another food bank which we have distributed. The community has generously provided much needed funds and we are honored to share them with those who come to us in need.
Captain Robert will be returning for another Captains’ Class on August 21. The Class will conclude on August 28. Those interested in receiving credentials from the Coast Guard to be a boat captain should contact Captain Robert as soon as possible at 361/758-6184.
Fisherman’s Chapel is an interdenominational congregation whose goal is to assist all in their journey to find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Our service schedule begins on Sunday morning at 10 with Bible Study; 11 a.m. is Morning Service; and 6 p.m. is the Evening Service. We also give opportunity for those who wish an in depth bible Study on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.. Our study is called Fisherman’s Buble Institute and is taught by Pastor Joane. Our Midweek Service is on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and all are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”
