Oh, the joy of getting older! My calendar has not been as full as it is now! I use a purple highlighter to note doctor’s appointments, and someone saw me with my calendar open, and said that I must really like the color purple! I told them I was simply adding to my “Friendship List”! Of course, these are friends who expect me to pay them for a visit -some friends- right! But, on the other side of the coin, they are keeping me upright, mobile, and breathing, so I guess it is not right to complain!
We had a group of workers travel to LaVernia to serve a fish fry for their congregation. We fed 111 people fried fish and fried potatoes. The fish were caught and cleaned by our neighbor, Daryl Lesak. The Chapel prepared the seasoning, oil, and fryers. One of the many compliments we received was several people who asked for the secret to our fried potatoes. We told them they were simply HEB frozen potatoes, cooked in peanut oil, and salted while they were just out of the oil. According to the package, we had enough potatoes for 130 servings, but there were two fries left when we closed down. It was a great opportunity to serve outside our present sphere of influence and friends.
Our youth are really getting into cooking for the Chapel’s fellowship meals. A couple of weeks ago, they fixed tacos for everyone. then the menu changed to spaghetti with meat sauce. Then they began making cakes for those having birthdays and their talents truly shine. They came to Pastor Joane with a brilliant idea – let’s call this place “The Kids’ Kitchen”! While the Chapel is not planning to change its name, we continue thinking we have some of the best youth in the area. All youth are invited to attend and get involved.
We continue seeing people come to the Chapel for food assistance. We have been blessed by the other churches in our community who send non-perishables to us. With the fish donations, we are honored to help people make their food dollars go further! We are committed as Christians in this area to do everything we can to help in every way possible. Thank you for allowing the Chapel to serve you!
We are experiencing growth in those booking our Retreat Center. On September 15 and 16, our men are going on a Dove Hunt. On September 22 through 25, Coastal Camp Ministries is hosting a Retreat here. On October 19-21, C.T. Church from San Antonio is coming for a few days of Rest and Relaxation. We have others who are making plans; their schedules have not been set as yet.
The Fisherman’s Chapel is an interdenominational congregation who is reaching out to this community with the Good News that Jesus transforms lives. We seek to serve all those who are in need of assistance with anything we can possibly accomplish. We gather on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. for Morning Service; and 6:00 p.m. for Evening Service. We also meet at 7:00 p.m. for a fellowship meal and a spiritual meal on Wednesday. Everyone will find a warm welcome at the Chapel and all are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”
