The Chapeline

"It’s Baaaaack!"

Woohoo! Today is Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday. It is also the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Around the world, people will enjoy a final round of favorite foods and small indulgences, knowing that when Lent begins tomorrow, a more reflective rhythm takes over until Easter.

For many in North and South America, Lent means giving something up. It also means that meat is traditionally avoided on Fridays, making room for fish sandwiches, hearty salads, fresh fruit, and other creative alternatives.

Yes, some of us still have flashbacks to soybean burgers and square slices of cheese pizza. But take heart. The world has progressed quite a bit over the last forty or fifty years. There are now some genuinely enjoyable options available. We can talk more about that on Friday.

Friday? Yes. That will be the third day of Lent and the third day of our Daily Lenten Devotions. Beginning tomorrow, on Ash Wednesday, you can receive your own copy of the Daily Devotion written by yours truly to help guide and encourage you throughout the season.

Is there more? Absolutely. This year includes several meaningful opportunities for participation, and, like previous years, the daily calendars and challenges will be released on Ash Wednesday. Do not worry. Participation will be engaging and meaningful. For now, let us focus on the Daily Devotions.

You may receive the devotions by email (sending your request to revbrock@longboatislandchapel.org), on Facebook, or by visiting the Chapel website (longboatislandchapel.org). Devotions will be released each morning at 7:00 am.

By the way, we won’t host an Ash Wednesday worship service this year at the Chapel. However, you may come to receive ashes on Wednesday, February 18, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am at the Chapel and from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Lord’s Warehouse Thrift Store.

Enjoy your Fat Tuesday and get ready. It’s baaaaack!

God bless,

Brock

Worship Service

Sunday, February 22, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sanctuary and Online Worship

"Dream Again"        

 Rev. Brock Patterson

Matthew 4:1-11

Worship service featuring Worship Director, Alyssa Adamson, voice; Carlann Evans, violin;

Brian Gurl, piano and voice; Susan Schaefer, Liturgist.

Watch Sunday Worship LIVE at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on our website.

Longboatislandchapel.org/Stream

Bible Study classes are held in Shook Hall every Wednesday through March 18.

To connect online, go to our website, longboatislandchapel.org,

click on the Bible Study button on the main face page.

Or, if you prefer, click the green button below to connect online.

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Gather & Give Dinner

TONIGHT! February 17

5-7:00 p.m. Shook Hall

The vice principal and several faculty members from Daughtrey Elementary will be our guest speakers.

BYOB and bring a dish to share!

"Pens! Paper! Pencils! Oh My!

The Charitable Outreach Committee is collecting school supplies for

Daughtrey Elementary School in Bradenton for the month of February.

See the list below for donation items wanted.

Drop off all items in Shook Hall. Consider ordering them on Amazon, or any online store and ship to:

Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., LBK, FL 34228

Clorox wipes

Chart markers

Crayola markers

Crayons

Pens

Colored pencils

Pencils (pre-sharpened)

Erasers

Eraser caps

Expo marker (chisel-thin)

Post It Notes 3x3

Tissues

The Annual Meeting of Members will be held immediately following Worship Service on Sunday, February 22 at 11:00 in the Sanctuary.

Shifting Sands

Thursday, February 26

10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

This group meets weekly to assist each other in maneuvering through difficult times.

Contact the office at (941) 383-6491 for information on this group.

J. MCLAUGHLIN Sip & Shop!

Thursday, March 5th 12-4 p.m.

515 Bay Isles Parkway, LBK

Join us for an afternoon of sips and shopping with hostesses from Longboat Island Chapel’s Charitable Outreach Committee.

10% of sales will benefit Longboat Island Chapel Charitable Outreach

Committee in support of several local charities. 

Visit the Lord's Warehouse!

Our ever-changing inventory creates a thrilling hunt for unique finds that you won’t want to miss! There are charming housewares, small-medium size furniture, quality clothing and accessories, stunning jewelry, and delightful decor arriving daily. Plus, much more!

Pick up a Lent Calendar at the Warehouse too!

Store hours: Mon-Wed-Sat., 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (941) 383-4738

LBK Fire Rescue Station 91

Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Classes



Click the button for class dates and more information.

Make a gift to the Chapel in 2026!

VENMO - With the camera on your phone, take a picture of the blue Venmo QR Code below.

• Checks and/or money orders written out to Longboat Island Chapel.

Support the Longboat Island Chapel via the "donate" button, located on our website at www.longboatislandchapel.org.

Begin your 2026 Giving by following the instructions above or below.

• Direct withdrawal from your bank to ours. Call the Chapel office at (941) 383-6491 for our routing and account numbers.

• All major credit cards are accepted. Simply contact the Chapel office at (941) 383-6491 to charge your one-time gift.

• Ongoing monthly support via your credit card. Office staff will be happy to debit your card at the beginning of each month in an amount established by you.

Thank you for your generosity!