The Chapeline

“Top 10 Favorites”

What is your favorite?

Wow. What a complicated question. How did you answer it?

Some of us immediately replied with a qualifying question of our own. “My favorite what?” And that makes sense. We have favorite foods, favorite ways to relax, and favorite kinds of work. We have favorite people, such as a partner in life, a child, or a sibling. We have favorite cars, pets, shoes, music, television programs, and clothing.

Now that a few options are on the table, what is your favorite?

Let’s pause and go a little deeper.

Your favorite things. Are those the things you find yourself craving? Hoping for? Praying about?

Many people recognize that God should be our number one favorite, but that's not how we answer the question. Instead, when someone asks about our favorites, we answer with pizza, music, or cars. We know better, but still, we answer poorly.

Don’t worry. I am not pointing a finger at anyone. I am simply paying attention to my own heart. What truly motivates me? Are the things or people that occupy my thoughts healthy and life-giving? Or do I sometimes give too much space to things that are distracting, unhealthy, or even harmful?

At the Chapel, many healthy and meaningful opportunities are available seven days a week: The Lord’s Warehouse, The Paradise Center, AA and Al-Anon, The Chapel Choir, The Friendship Garden, Bible Study, Worship…All these and many other ministry opportunities are part of our shared life together.

This Sunday, February 1, we will offer a membership class immediately following worship for those who would like to learn more about the many ways the Chapel is serving and growing. But do not take my word for it! Take a look through the rest of this Chapeline and decide if something speaks to you. Some opportunities need participants, while others need leaders. Some might need financial support, but all of them are excited to welcome new friends. Is that you and me?

We will never be everything for everybody. That’s not our goal. Instead, we are working diligently and intentionally for God to always be the number one in our Top-10 Favorites.

See you this Sunday, or any other day this week, at the Chapel! 

Blessings, Brock.

Worship Service/Holy Communion

Sunday, February 1, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sanctuary and Online Worship

"Blessed are the Cheesemakers"         

 Rev. Brock Patterson

Matthew 5:1-12 

Worship service featuring Worship Director, Alyssa Adamson, voice;

Brian Gurl, piano and voice; Connie DiMaggio, piano; Gordon Govalet, guitar; the Chapel Choir;

Richard Engel, 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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Shifting Sands

Thursday, January 29

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.

Chapel Membership Class

Sunday, February 1

2nd floor directly following worship

Learn more about our ministries, structure and how the Chapel can help you with living your faith.

"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

Photos of the Week

Visit the Lord's Warehouse!

Find gently used treasures waiting for you! We receive quality clothing, housewares, jewelry and decor daily. Stock changes quickly!

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!

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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!