Easter Sunrise Service
-Photo by Karolyn Kinsel
What a great Easter Sunday Celebration! We gathered as a community at the Front Beach at just before 7:00 a.m. and enjoyed the music, message, and fellowship! We drank about 100 cups of coffee, enjoyed about five gallons of orange juice, and ate 100 cinnamon rolls provided by the POC Pie Lady! For us, the day continued with Bible Study at 10; Morning Service at 11; and Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. We had many guests but also missed several who were visiting family.
This week has been crammed full with a variety of activities. Two of our ladies had surgery on Tuesday and both are doing better and out of the hospital. Steve and his mighty men are working hard on the base of the Cross, so we can get it standing soon, but not soon enough for me! A lift for the Parsonage is being worked on, and my doctor told me to never use it – it was like most Doctor’s Advice – “in one ear and out the other”! I received an unexpected, but exciting, call from my old Army buddy, Travis Rawls. We served together and had a lot of fun with his family that came to Germany with us. We had not spoken in a while and had a lot to catch up on.
We received word that Joane’s Dad’s brother, Uncle Oscar, passed away. His funeral was held on April 18 in Houston where they lived. We will miss this dear, Godly minister, who preached for us at the Chapel on several occasions.
I received a call telling me that what began while I served the Water District had finally been fully approved. The water wells are expected to begin being drilled before summer and they are projected that in March, 2024, we will be able to drink our own water, which should be better tasting and cheaper! YEAH FOR THE WATER DISTRICT AND THEIR HARD WORK!
On April 30, at the Morning Service (11:00 a.m.) the ladies from Saving Grace will be at the Chapel to give us personal testimonies and help our community see what help is available for those with life-controlling challenges. From right here, three years ago, Jessica went to this program and we just learned that she is the Program Director for one of these programs in Florida! God can truly make a difference in a life which will give Him opportunity! We welcome all to come and hear how the Lord can make a difference, no matter how large the problems!
May 14 will be a huge day at the Chapel – Mother’s Day! Every Mom present will receive a specially prepared gift for them! This is one of the largest celebrations of our Chapel calendar. Everyone is welcomed to come, bring your Mom if possible, and enjoy a great day as we honor our Mothers!
We are gearing up for our Annual Egg Cracking Party on May 19. Port O’Connor is again hosting the Warrior’s Weekend events, and we will be doing our part by providing the Saturday Morning Breakfast. Everyone has not received a Hero’s Welcome when they return home from war, but we here in POC make sure that our soldiers know we sincerely appreciate their sacrifices and service for our nation and for us personally! IF one would like to help make the breakfast, please come to the Chapel very early on Saturday morning and your assistance will make the work load lighter!
On May 24 through 27, we will be hosting a Seniors’ Retreat at the Chapel. It is for ministers who have given their lives in service for the Lord and now have little retirements. We are asking anyone with a boat who would like to be a part of blessing an older preacher to contact me (361-218-6693) so we can make this day memorable for these Soldiers of the Cross! We are hoping to get them on the water on Thursday and Friday mornings for bay fishing.
As you can read, the Chapel is very active and believe we are seeing the Lord’s Hands of Blessing all around! Everyone is cordially invited to attend any or all of the Chapel services. We gather on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. for Morning Worship; and 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. We also come to enjoy each others’ fellowship on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. One will always find a warm welcome at the Chapel and all are urged to, “Come grow with us”!
