Quilt detail

Fishermans chapel in Port OConnor is holding a Silent Auction for these two beautiful lap quilts. Each quilt is 42 x 50 inches. Both home made with love!

Funds will go to our new retreat center, especially for handicap and elderly visitors.

If you would like to bid on this silent action, text Evelyn Williams @ 361-553-9328 with your name and your bid

Winner will be notified.

Meet Randy Samuels, Seadrift’s New Pastor! Answering God’s call, Randy, Sherri, Brett, and Brayden Samuels came to Seadrift this past July. Their mission was filling a long-standing vacancy in the pulpit at First Baptist Church here in Seadrift. Pastor Randy, nicknamed “PR” by the kids at the church, started his pastorate by going to kid’s camp and youth camp this past summer. When I visited with Pastor Randy I could easily see that he loves connecting with people. Pastor Randy said that the people at the church enjoy his connectedness as well! Randy’s heart for Seadrift in his own words  is “To come alongside people and grow together.”    -Tanya DeForest

If you have lots of time on your hands, then please come by and take some of our load! I know that school has begun, but it seems the activity level has only increased and will be until after Christmas! We have been hosting several retreats and there are more scheduled. David Williams has been ministering in our place at different times, and we sincerely appreciate his messages and assistance.

Our church in Cuero hosted Evangelist David Roever with several great school assemblies and a special Saturday session. It was great to see my friend who was the first one to welcome me back home from the Army. You who are about my age understand what that means! My welcome at the time was a stringy-haired girl yelling “baby killer” and a dirty-looking “hippie” who spit in my face in the Philadelphia airport as I was flying home! The kindness of Christian friends surely outweighs the ugliness of protesters!

We were honored to minister at Victoria First on Labor Day weekend. Pastor George and Linda were wonderful hosts, and we enjoyed preaching to their congregation.

Our Ladies attended a special retreat in Kerrville and truly enjoyed themselves. Our men invited others from our area to come by for an evening of fishing and a special breakfast on September 14. Both events were memorable and we always delight in getting together with others of like faith.

Our Ladies are welcoming all ladies to a special Ladies Night on September 20 at 7:00 p.m. Evelyn is encouraging all ladies to come ready to be actresses for a special movie they will be producing. There will be great fellowship and a lot of food for those who attend. Please come and enjoy!

Captain Robert has scheduled another Sea Academy Class for the Chapel beginning on September 27. These classes are Coast Guard Approved and will prepare students to obtain their licenses to become boat captains. All who are interested in being a part of this class must contact Captain Robert as soon as possible at 361/758/6184.

October’s calendar is filled with special meetings for ladies and men’s retreats here at the Chapel. We are always trying to accomplish things that will help people in their walk with our Lord. We are an interdenominational congregation who has a warm welcome for all. And, you are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”

For almost 100 years now, First Baptist Church in Port O’Connor has been an important part of this community. Many people have worshipped in our sanctuary and many pastors have preached from our pulpit. Our church has a rich history. We are beginning to collect more detailed information regarding the early days of FBC. Perhaps you have photos, memorabilia or eyewitness accounts to share. We would especially like information on the transport of our sanctuary building across Matagorda Bay from Palacios. Please contact me if you can help with any of this. Thank you. (903) 467-6335.

Our Building and Grounds Committee has been working for several months to get needed repairs done to our sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. After many years and many storms, things have shifted, blown away or just become time-worn. Now, phase one of the work is almost finished. We are all excited to see the results!

Several weeks ago, we were blessed to have Kyle Luke and his family visit us from South Texas Children’s Home in Bee County. You may remember that during our Vacation Bible School, the children collected almost $600.00 to donate to the school. Mr. Luke came to thank the church and to explain how donations are used. The ministries began in 1952 and today include many outreaches. Besides taking in abandoned, abused or neglected children, they offer shelter to mothers with children, offer job and life skills training, sponsor mission trips around the world, pay for college for those children who graduate from their program as well as many, many more services. If you would like more information, go to www.stchm.org.

Believe it or not, FBC is already thinking about Thanksgiving! This year the Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at our church on Sunday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m. Mark the date on your calendar now and make plans to attend this special celebration.

Pastor Robert Penley and his wife, Sandy, have been serving our church for the past six months in an interim capacity. Their last day with us will be on Sunday, September 15. The church will be hosting a combination appreciation and good bye luncheon for them immediately after the noon service on that day. We wish them well as they take up the next phase of their ministry.

New Bible studies will be starting soon for both the women (Tuesday, 4:00) and men (Tuesday, 7:00). Anyone is welcome to attend. Don’t forget church services on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and prayer meeting on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. We also have youth activities on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for grades 6-12, except for the 3rd Wednesday of each month when pre-K through 5th grade have Children’s Church. All POC youth are invited. We are waiting to welcome you.