Our Pantry has been receiving regular supplies of fresh fish. Recently, at the Port O’Connor Pros Tournament, we received those fish which had died in the catch and have not allowed any to go to waste (probably waist!). We had three blue marlin donated during the Lone Star Shoot Out (thanks Mr. Randy Bright), which have been shared with people in the area. We were invited to participate in the Shark Tooth Tourney, but due to scheduling conflicts were not able to help clean the fish. But following the tournament, we had those who had cleaned the fish bring them to the Chapel, and we cleaned, bagged, and have them in our freezers. In addition, we had a friend come recently from Phoenix who has been sending gift packages back to help fill the holes in our pantry shelves – Thanks Bob and Sherry!
Pastor Joane led our ladies in hosting another special ladies Retreat. Guest speaker was Pastor, author, convention speaker, and special friend, Susan Nordin for the Friday evening service. A fresh anointing was upon every part of the activities and all the ladies present gave testimony to a touch from the Lord. On Saturday, Pastor Joane preached and then taught “Bible Journaling” to the ladies, which was received with enthusiasm! Our new Retreat Center was used and proved to be a great blessing to those who spent the evening with us. We can hardly wait for the next year’s Ladies Retreat because we know ladies from this community will be greatly blessed by participating.
Captain Robert has a Sea Academy Class scheduled for August 21 through August 28 here at the Chapel. We understand the class is already full, but another one is scheduled from October 23 through October 30. Those interested in taking these classes should contact Captain Robert as soon as possible at 361/758-6184 to get on the list. Great interest is being shown, so classes are filling up quickly.
I recently made a trip to LaGrange to install a new pastor there. Pastor Walt Williams had served as the pastor for 37 years and retired at the age of 88! We sincerely appreciate his many years of faithful service and trust the Lord will grant him an Sister Annette many years of restful retirement.
On August 23, I will be going to East Bernard to install a new pastor there in the place of Pastor Joe Barbee and his wife Lois. They have served that congregation for the past 16 years and seen the Lord move in many special ways. It is always an honor for me to be a part of pastorial changes.
Our Men’s Group is planning a trip to Hallettsville on Saturday, September 12 for a Men’s Breakfast. Pastor Junior and his men always serve us well and we sincerely enjoy the trip as well as the food and fellowship. All men are welcome to come and caravan with us.
On a very personal note, Pastor Joane and I are proud grandparents of a boy, born on Sunday, August 9. He was almost 9 pounds and 20 1/2 inches tall. Both Mom and Dad and baby are doing well, as well as are his two brothers and two sisters. The baby’s grandparents are still beaming over number 14! Congratulations, Dom and Vicky!
Fisherman’s Chapel is an interdonimational congregation who are actively seeking pathways to helping the people of this community. We offer many services other than just the church services. One will always find a warm welcome at any time. Our Sunday Bible Study begins at 10:00 a.m. with Morning Service at 11:00. On Sunday evenings, we gather at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Joane leads our Fisherman’s Bible Institute on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and all are welcome to a deeper study of God’s Word. Our Midweek Service is on Wednesday and begins at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome and all are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”
