The Chapeline

“Community”

This past weekend was a big one for the Chapel family. Last Friday, the Paradise Center held two classes that were well attended. As they departed, two wedding parties arrived to prepare for their big event the next day. Then, on Saturday, the Chapel hosted a large HOA meeting, two weddings (one inside and one outside). We also had a busy day at the Lord’s Warehouse Thrift Store and then assisted with the opening ceremonies of Longboat Key’s Veterans Day and 70th birthday celebrations. Then, on Sunday, we recognized our Veterans with a beautiful service. After worship, Christmas trees began to emerge in the Chapel’s gardens as we continue to prepare for the upcoming Holiday Season.

Believe it or not, this is becoming normal around the Chapel. It’s a busy place every day and we like it that way. There’s always something happening at the Chapel, every day of the week. If you are looking for a place to help, serve, work, or play, you can probably find an opportunity at the Chapel or with the Chapel family.

One date to put on your calendar is Tuesday, November 18th, 5 pm. This is the date of the community-wide 45th Annual Thanksgiving Worship Service, which is being held at

St. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church. Rabbi Jessica (the new Rabbi at Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key) will be preaching this year, but all of the pastors of Longboat Key and St. Armand’s are participating. This is a big event each year. If you plan to join us, please bring non-perishable food items with you. This year’s recipient of the donations and offering will be Harvest House.

You also want to put Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, on your calendar. If you do not have a place to enjoy a Thanksgiving Meal, please consider joining us at 1 pm for a delicious meal prepared by our highly qualified kitchen staff. If you have friends or neighbors that don’t have a place to go, send them here. In addition, if you would like to help us decorate the Chapel sanctuary and common areas for Christmas, come early. We’ll start decorating at 10 am. Some people call this “Hanging of the Greens”, but we are just using Thanksgiving Dinner to bribe you to come help decorate the inside of the Chapel. It seems to work.

Please take a few moments to read the rest of this Chapeline Newsletter. We’ve got lots of things listed but many more are taking place every day.



Whatever your plans are this Holiday Season, make sure to keep your calendar open for Chapel worship, activities, and service opportunities. This is what “Community” is all about.

Blessings,

Rev. Brock

Worship Service

Sunday, November 16

10:00 a.m.

Online Worship and in the Sanctuary

Worship service featuring Alyssa Adamson, voice; Stephen Fancher, piano and voice; Gordon Govalet, guitar; Carlann Evans, violin; Bruce Schaefer Liturgist.

"No Fear"

 Rev. Brock Patterson

Luke 21:5-15

Watch Sunday Worship LIVE at 10 am (EST) on our website.

Longboatislandchapel.org/Stream

Greetings from Longboat Island Chapel! We have a longer than usual Chapeline today because of the many activities coming up in the next few months! If you are viewing the Chapeline on your phone, don't forget to scroll down and click on the blue message at the bottom of the screen that says "View entire message" This will assure that you see all the events and information. Don't miss a thing!

Shifting Sands

Thursday, November 13

10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

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

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

Suncoast Blood Drive

The blood bus will be in our parking lot

Saturday, November 15th from 9-1 p.m.

They are also offering ecards (many to choose from) to people who donate the following:

New Donors: $30 ecard

O-, Whole blood: $50 ecard

O-, Power red cell: $60 ecard

O+, A-, B- Whole blood: $30 ecard

O+ Power red cell: $40 ecard

A+, B+: Whole blood: $20 ecard

AB Platelets/Plasma $30 (Single, ($50 (Double), $70 (Triple) ecards

The Chapel offers a 10% coupon for the Lord's Warehouse for every blood donation!

Sign up for this upcoming theater event

Let's sell this one out!

• March 20 - Friday - 1:30 p.m. - Sarasota Opera House - "La boheme"

2 Tickets left $73.00 ea.

La Bohème" is a poignant opera by Giacomo Puccini that tells the tragic love

story of a young poet, Rodolfo, who on Christmas Eve, meets a seamstress, Mimì, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris.

Sign up in Shook Hall or: Contact val.evanko@gmail.com for a seat reservation.

Paradise Center offers a Parkinson's Support Group They meet monthly on the 2nd Friday,

October-April, from 1-2 pm. This group is designed for people with Parkinson's and their care partners at any stage of their Parkinson's journey. Call 941-926-6413 to register.

Photos of the Week 

Christmas in the Garden

is getting set up! Markers are in!

One of our beautiful trees is

already decorated!

Iris, Lesley and Kelly are overjoyed working yesterday on a cool day!

Giving to The Chapel

• VENMO - take a picture of the blue Venmo QR Code below and follow the instruction prompts.

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

• 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.

• Support the Longboat Island Chapel via the "donate" button, located on our website at www.longboatislandchapel.org. This may be a one time or ongoing contribution, whichever you prefer!



Thank you for your generosity!