We are living in some of the most exciting days of our lives! God is blessing and people are responding, especially since we got the lights working on the cross. Special thanks to Steve and Allen for making the lighting of the cross possible. They are truly special Chapel Friends! We were told that the lighting would make our electric bill skyrocket, but our first bill showed only about a $10.00 weekly increase. Hearing from several people who are traveling back to Port O’Connor by boat after dark and the help it has made for them makes it well worth it! “If you are lost, look to the Cross!” is a statement one hears frequently around here!
Pastor Joane was welcomed back from Indianapolis on Wednesday, January 21, with a great “Seafood Gumbo” created by Kyle., He made a huge pot full, and we saw it all carried away, with most belts being loosened a notch or two. It was a great time of fellowship and the Word.
February began with the Freeze Out Tournament. The first day’s catch all remained alive and was placed back in our bay system, but on the second day, we received several reds and were able to feed eight families from our gleaning. Special appreciation to Darryl, Kyle, and Steve who made the hard work easy – from the scales to the bags.
Pastor Joane and I enjoyed a special evening at the Community Center for the Baptist’s Sweetheart Banquet. Because the portions were so huge, to-go boxes were handing out in advance and all were used! It was a delicious meal with a great program and a lot of wonderful fellowship. We appreciate Jim and Diane who invited us to the gala event.
On Valentine’s Day, Pastor Joane put together a great party at the Chapel. It included a chicken spaghetti dinner, where the men served the ladies, and many other fun activities – and of course, we looked to God’s Word for inspiration.
We got a message reminding us that four years ago a lady from our community packed all her belonging in the back of Pastor Joane’s van and they traveled to Houston. Jessica was entering a rehabilitation program called “Saving Grace”. Now, she is the director of a similar program in Florida. It is amazing what the Lord can do for a life that is willing to give themselves to His Lordship! We are grateful for those who make the rehabilitation program function, especially those who fund the program, but also honored that there are still people who want better for themselves and are willing to do the hard work that is required to accomplish their goals! We continue praying that one day the Lord might help us open a center in Port O’Connor. We constantly see the need and want to try to help those who want the best for their lives.
Easter comes earlier this year than most. It is on March 31. As usual, since 1995, we will gather at the Front Beach at 7:00 a.m. for our Community Sunrise Service. The long range forecast (at my forecast) is for nice, sunny skies, very little wind, and temperatures in the 70s! Plan to be there. Bring your chairs or ATVs, and let us praise God for His Resurrection!
Fisherman’s Chapel, since its birth, 29 years ago, has been an interdenominational congregation whose goal remains to help people make a smooth transition from earth to Heaven. Our personal transition must begin here and Fisherman’s Chapel is committed in helping one find their way. We meet each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for Bible Study; at 11:00 a.m. for Morning Service, and at 6:00 p.m. for Evening Service. In our Retreat Center, we have a group of Spanish speaking people gather for a devotion at 5:00 p.m. each Sunday. On Wednesdays, we gather at 7:00 p.m. for a fellowship meal and conclude our activities with a time in God’s Word. Our efforts are the same as always and everyone is urged to, “Come, grow with us!”
