Things are buzzing in Port O’Connor right now. Everywhere you look, something is going on. Tents are being erected at the community center in preparation for Warrior Weekend XIII. Flags are flying all over town to celebrate the visiting soldiers, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. How can we not feel blessed to live in this wonderful community and great nation? And how can we not feel grateful to all those young men and women who will be visiting POC on May 17-19.

Each year for the past several years POC FBC has provided our church van to transport the soldiers and their family members around during their stay here. Many are having their first visit to Texas and their first fishing experience! All seem to be so excited to be here and are overwhelmed by the love and friendship shown to them. Be sure to greet them with a hug and a handshake when you see them!

Please visit POC Hardware on June 1st to buy some yummy baked goods from our church youth. All proceeds go toward sending them to children’s camp in Palacios or youth camp at Lake Corpus Christi. If you know a child who would like to attend either camp, please text Candice Stryker at 361-655-8224 or Diane Cooley at 903-467-6335 for more details.

School is almost out and Vacation Bible School is just around the corner. You can preregister your children on Facebook or find a link on the POC Chamber page. If you prefer, you can come to the church at 8:30 a.m. on June 3, to register in person. We look forward to having your children and grandchildren for the week.

Mothers’ Day was last Sunday. FBC honored all mothers in attendance and presented each one with a beautiful long stemmed carnation. Our prayer is that all mothers were able to celebrate with loved ones and family. Proverbs 31:26 describes mothers this way. “She opens her mouth with wisdom and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue”.

Don’t forget that we are waiting for you to join us at any or all of our church functions. Church services are Sunday at 11:00 and 6:00. Sunday school for all ages is held at 9:45 and our youth group meets Wednesday nights at 6:00. If you enjoy singing, come join us on Sunday evenings at 5:00 for choir rehearsal. Come see what we are all about. You will be glad you did.

Don’t miss our June 3 meeting. Our entire Commissioner’s Court will be there to talk about their work for the county; to visit and answer questions from their constituents.

Catered Dinner $11 (by reservation only) 5-6pm – Call Connie (552-0917) or Lisa (552-6313) no later than Monday, May 27 to make reservations for dinner.

Meeting is 6:00-7:00pm at the Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, corner of Hwy 238 (Austin St) and Guadalupe (complimentary coffee and tea). When: Monday, June 3, 2019 -Connie Hunt

We thank everyone for their support in the Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale. Many children will benefit from the generosity of our community and friends and families of these kids. -Barbara Campbell Kids for Christ

Port Lavaca – Mary Ruth Lambright Hughes gained her wings to Heaven May 5, 2019. She leaves behind her loving children, Eugene King (Delene) and Vanessa King; grandchildren, Anthony King, Amber King, Luther Glass; and great- grandchildren, Jessie and Cullen McCord, John Michael and Laden Glass, Arianna and Eli Watson, Tyler Longfellow and Allyson Perron all from Florida; brothers, Junior Lambright and Odis Lambright (Kathleen) of Seadrift; sister, Joanna West (Lee) of Teague, Tx; dearest brother-in- law, Gilbert Jones; and many nieces and nephews, too many to name from the Lambright/Turner clan.

She is preceded in death by parents, Mildred and Ollie Lambright; beloved siblings, Beth, Lura, Margie, Velma, Bessie, Edward and Toni; and grandchildren, Nikki and Brandon Glass.

Mary Ruth left so many beautiful, crazy and fun memories with so many that we will all miss her dearly. Gone but never forgotten!
Funeral services were held Friday, May 10 aat Grace Funeral Chapel, Port Lavaca, Texas. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery.

Seadrift – Dorothy Mae Kovarek May, 82, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born March 5, 1937 to Albin and Agnes Kovarek in Needville, Texas. Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00 am with a graveside service at 11:00 am at Seadrift Cemetery, Seadrift, Texas. Pallbearers were Miles Mills, Johnny Karm Jr., Kenneth May, Robert Bryant, Keith Townsend, and Hardy Mills. She lived her life loving her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She took great pleasure in growing her flowers, once owning her own flower shop in Seadrift. This year, knowing she couldn’t’ get outside to plant her flowers, she started growing them in the house so she could enjoy the pleasure they provided her. She loved to go gambling with her family and play the slot machines and also play her lottery tickets. She was an avid card player, loved to play Hand & Foot Canasta with her friends. She is survived by her sons Raymond Jr, (Denise); Marcus (Jackie), daughters April Townsend (Keith) and Pamela Mills (Hardy); grandchildren: Christy Bryant (Robert); Ashley Waghorne (Josh); Hunter Leita (Erin); Fisher Leita (Fiance Kaylea Orsak); Miles Mills (Fiance Kaitlin Pokluda) and Stormy Mills; great grandchildren: Aidan Bryant; Lily, Dusty, and Felicity Waghorne; Luke & Piper Leita; step grandchildren: Courtney Rohrer (Mikey), JW and Lisa Mills; Jessica, Samantha, and Kristi Townsend; step great grandsons Cory & Matthew Bryant and step granddaughter Magnolia Rohrer; sisters Lorene Stokes (Jimmy) and Linda Lala (Dennis), and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 56 years Raymond May Sr.; grandson Dustin May; brothers, Wilbert, Lester Sr., and Melvin Kovarek. Thoughts and memories can be shared online to www.gracefuneralhome.net Arrangements were under the direction and personal care of Grace Funeral Chapel.