On Mother’s Day Sunday, Pastor Phillip Miller announced that he is resigning his position at First Baptist, POC, to become associate pastor of Church by the Fort in Copperas Cove, Texas. His last Sunday with us will be June 12. He and his wife, Katrina, came to FBCPOC in late 2019, and have guided us through COVID difficulties, his own serious health issues and also his wife’s health concerns. We know God is leading them to this new chapter in their lives because he has great plans in store for them in Copperas Cove. God sends all Christians into the world as apostles, to serve Him and to serve people. Now, He is sending the Millers into a new mission field near Fort Hood. We pray they continue to seek God’s direction and that His will be done as they lead their new congregation. God will bless them mightily as they minister there in an area filled with retired military.

EASTER WEEKEND was filled with people here in POC. Our Easter egg hunt was flooded with children, which is just the way we like it. Every basket was full and all the refreshments were gone when it was over! The Sunrise Service was crowded, as usual. It is always a very special time to worship in such a beautiful setting. There were estimates of as many as 1,000 people attending this year! It continues to attract more and more visitors.

TEAM KIDS end of year swim party was held at the home of John and Sarah Kay Reneau on Wednesday, May 18. There enjoyed hotdogs, games and so much fun!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held June 6-9, from 1:00 – 4:00 each day. This is a new time from what was in last month’s newsletter. You can register your child online or on the first day of VBS at church. You can go on Facebook to find a link to Lifeways event planner.

KAMP KHAOS (for the younger kids) will be held June 20 – 23. YOUTH CAMP, for preteen and teen, will be held July 11 – 15. See details on line or contact the church for details. (361-983-2727). What a busy summer at FBC!!!

SHOE BOX MINISTRY AND FOOD PANTRY are year round concerns for us. Please remember these two worthy areas as you shop.

We are waiting to welcome you to any of our services and studies. No charge and all are encouraged to attend! Come join us and experience God’s word being proclaimed at FBC.

SUNDAY SERVICES – 10:00, 11:00 and 6:00
TUESDAY – Ladies Bible study 4:00 and Men’s 7:00.
WEDNESDAY – Youth activities and Prayer meeting,
both at 6:00 p.m.

Calhoun County HISTORY FAIR
Saturday, May 28 , VFW Post 4403
16 Konrad Road, Port Lavaca
An opportunity for the community to come together and remember the liberties we enjoy.

The Intercoastal 4-H Club had a meeting on May 2. Congratulations to Brynlen Eure, Madden Guevara, Kolt Lieker on their photography entries at the District 11 contest. Also, great job to Justice Eply, McKenna Guevara, Rylie Ragusin for their 6th place finish in Consumer Decision Making.

Our last meeting of the year will be June 12 at 6:00 p,m, at the Front Beach. Stay tuned for information about next year’s events.

McKenna Guevara, Intercoastal 4-H President

The Calhoun County Democrats Club will meet Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the Calhoun County Library, 200 W. Mahan St., Port Lavaca, in the community room.

Social is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.

The July meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5.

Russell and Cherre Cain
-Photo by Austin Nasternak

Friends and associates gathered recently to celebrate a milestone in Russell Cain’s life: 50 years as a real estate agent. Russell began in 1972, and has been a real state broker/owner of Russell Cain Real Estate since 1974. He has offices in both Port Lavaca and Port O’Connor.

Cain has sold more than 1,500 homes in Calhoun County and the surrounding areas. “I even sold one home on Holloman Street in Port Lavaca five different times. I sold it for a little more money each time,” he said.

A resident of Calhoun Ccounty for 65 years, Russell has been involved in many varied aspects of the community. He has been a member of many organizations, including the Memorial Medical Center Hospital Board, Gulf Bend Center, Port Lavaca Main Street Theatre, Rotary Club, Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, Calhoun County Republican Club and others. He received the honor of being named Port Lavaca Citizen of the Year in 1993, one of 25 most influential citizens of Calhoun County in the 20th century in 2000, Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 1992, and named a Hometown Hero in 2011.

He has worked with more than 60 real estate agents of all ages over the years. Realtor Jan Ragen, who has worked with Russell for 20 years, had this to say: “The celebration we had for him, reflected what Russell Cain has meant to everyone in this community and surrounding areas. We had delicious food, Texas wines, wonderful music singing and piano, and about 300 of Russell’s closest friends, clients, competitors, and generations of families, who came to be a part of a warm, loving celebration. It was a wonderful event.”