We celebrated our missionary guest speaker this past Sunday evening with a “German-flavored all-church fellowship”. Missionary Matt Leighty and his wife Stacy told us about their work in Germany with the service men and women stationed there. Since we are facing many reductions in our Armed Forces, Military Chaplains are leaving larger gaps in providing for the needs of our servicemen. To reinforce the ministry to those helping to preserve our freedoms, it is necessary for us to have missionaries to assist. That is the task that the Leighty’s have accepted and been appointed to perform.

We have several people who are wishing to follow the Lord’s example in water baptism this coming Sunday evening. To celebrate the event, we are inviting everyone to come and bring sandwiches, chips, etc. We will enjoy each others company at the Chapel beginning at 6:00 p.m. and then go to the front beach for the Baptismal Service. To prepare for this special event, Hermano Jessie Alderete will be ministering bi-lingually concerning water baptism in the 11:00 a.m. service.

Fisherman’s Bible Institute (FBI) is about to begin another year. FBI is a 3-year systematic study of God’s Word, consisting of workbooks and a 2-hour class each Tuesday evening. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Joane at 983-4240 or 2619.

The next Sea Academy Class will begin on September 30. To reserve a place in the class, call Captain Robert at 361-816-3010 or the Sea Academy at 361-758-6184.

Friday Night Youth continues going strong each Friday except the first Friday of each month. There is always food, fellowship, and wholesome fun for kids of all ages. The chapel has provided this opportunity for many years for this community’s youth and welcomes all kids to participate.

Fisherman’s Chapel is an interdenominational congregation, serving this community for over 17 years. We continue presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the answer for all life’s problems. We truly believe Jesus is the answer! You will always find a warm welcome at the Chapel. “Come, grow with us!”

On Sept. 17, VFW District 24 will hold their 2nd annual golf tournament benefiting their outreach to youth, widows and orphans, overseas active personnel and their families, and local disaster victims.

To learn how you can participate or sponsor this tournament which will be held at Colony Creek Country Club in Victoria, please contact Carlton Bolting at 361-564-3479 or 832-344-7736
or cbolting @gvec.net.

District 24 has 13 posts in Refugio, Goliad, Victoria, Calhoun, Jackson, DeWitt and Karnes Counties.

Jack Diehnelt of Georgetown and Brandon Rabke of Austin, members of a group from Austin Flyfishers, caught some nice reds on a fly while kayaking in Espiritu Santo Bay. -Capt. Bob Hill

Summer is coming to an end and the Fall pattern is beginning to develop. Of course if you’ve spent any time outside you know that Summer isn’t giving up easy. Its been HOT! I’ve seen water temps as high as 91 and the tide has been very low especially after noon. A little bit of rain would sure be nice.

Matagorda Bay has been the best hope for trout. With the high water temps the trout are hanging around deeper shell. The wells have been good off and on. I’ve seen some pretty good boxes of trout from the south shoreline all the way from Cottons to the Cedars. The spoil banks have also been good some days.

The surf has been accessible a few days lately. I’ve seen some impressive numbers of trout coming in on the days that the wind cooperates.

Reds tolerate the warm water better than the trout. You will find them on the grassy shorelines in increasing numbers over the next few months. Topwaters will be a great bet for the reds along with spoons and of course, cut mullet is always a good choice.

Its been a struggle at the Jetties. Not much tide has been running but there have been a few fairly good days. I haven’t seen many Tarpon and I haven’t seen any Kings.

Capt. Bob Hill Port O’Connor Charters
(361) 983-4325 www.fishportoconnor.com

Gerry Ruediger caught this nice dolphin fish (aka mahi mahi) while fishing behind the shrimp boats around 22 miles offshore. This is the third straight year that Gerry has come to Port O’Connor to fish. He is particularly impressed with the serenity of the town and how friendly everyone is. – Dave Pope

Mike and Robert both enjoyed fishing with Capt. R.J. Shelly out of 10th Street Lodge.

Mike

Robert & Capt. R.J. Shelly