From Rev. Jeffrey Nunes

Summer Delights 

Watermelon, cherries and peaches mean it's summer, washed right out of the bag or made into all kinds of cool and baked treats, summer fruits are a delight not to be missed. Family parties and barbecues, gatherings at the pool, the lake or the beach to beat the heat are wonderful.

Thinking about Paul as a tentmaker in this season brings me back to summer camp. For our family it was YMCA day camp and we had friends who went to Church camps, basketball camp, scouting, cheerleading and football camps. Swimming and running, arts and crafts, early morning hikes, and stories around the campfire rounded many of our summer days.  

As a camper, I was filled with delight as one activity led right into the next. I was blissfully unaware of the behind the scenes scheduling and preparation that the camp counselors and staff did while we were on the buses there and back. When I joined the counselors, I got the opportunity to be a part of putting the experiences together. Seeing the younger kids’ joy from our efforts was another level of delight.

Here at the Chapel, the renovation team, contractors and subcontractors are hard at work preparing for the reveal to come, while the Charitable Outreach folks are gladly preparing for this evening’s Gather and Give for Stillpoint Mission. The stash of toilet paper is a witness to the care being poured out for the Stillpoint clients. At the Lord’s Warehouse, all kinds of furniture, clothing, decorations and other goodies are being dropped off by folks delighted to see it go and then the staff sort, prep and present them so they can be brought home by someone just as delighted to give it a new place.

My recent trip to Kentucky for school was an opportunity to be hard at work and face to face with my classmates and professors and I can report that we were happy to be together.  Returning home is just as delightful and I would like to take this time to thank everyone involved with the Chapel, my family and friends for the joy I am experiencing as the end of my second year approaches, and new challenges and opportunities are just ahead. Your encouragement, counsel, and example continue to urge me forward to be a part of the ministry of God here.

Blessings,

Jeffrey

Worship, Sunday, July 21

10:00 a.m.

“A Holy Temple Built by God”              

Rev. Jeffrey Nunes

Ephesians 2: 11-22 

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

Prayer shawls, handmade and provided by the Prayer Shawl Ministry are available in the Sanctuary during worship services on Sundays.

There are some shawls draped over the ends of the pews for your use and comfort.

If it feels chilly, please use one during worship.

Longboat Island Chapel

“Share the Light” Capital Campaign

Our Capital Campaign has begun to raise funds for expanding and upgrading our facilities. By donating to our campaign during 2024, you will be investing in our future and helping all of us achieve our long-term goals.

The tree at the front of the sanctuary

will “light up” with one white light

for every $1,000 received.

Individual Donations Totaling:

$10,000; a green light is lit

$25,000; a blue light is lit

$50,000; red light is lit

Bright yellow envelopes in your pew backs are designated for our “Share the Light” donations may be used for your contributions.

Are you away from LBK and wish to make a donation? Contact the Chapel Offices and we will make it happen! We can accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, investment transfers, IRA/SEP contributions, etc.

Contact Susan Schaefer at (941) 383-6491.

Chapel Goal: $640,000

Donations to Date: $153,041

Donation Gifts:

For everyone who donates $1000 or more, we are offering these awesome, flip-top thermal mugs. Choose from two champagne flutes, two barrel mugs or one of each!

AV/Sound Techs Needed!

The Chapel is looking for AV/Sound Techs to work Sunday during worship services and also assist with special events on occasion if possible. $75.00 per Sunday morning, 9-11 a.m. for worship services. Special event pay is based on the type of event/hours needed (typically $200 minimum).

No experience is necessary. If you enjoy your stereo,

making home movies or Facebook videos, we can train you!

Contact the office for more information

or if you know of someone who may be interested.

Call #941-383-6491 or email: admin@longboatislandchapel.org.

Shifting Sands

Thursday, July 25

at 10:00 am

Meet in the Sanctuary

We meet each Thursday in a confidential setting to assist

each other in maneuvering difficult times.

Nobody has to do life alone.



Rev. Jeffrey (Jeff@longboatislandchapel.org)

or the Chapel Office (941-383-6491)

with questions!

Coming Soon!

Bible Study with Pastor Brock

"The Gospel of Mark"

12 weeks each Wednesday

Beginning August 14th

10 am in person at the Chapel

5:30 pm online (Zoom)

Renovation News!

• The water is now on in the kitchen.
• Our offices have moved upstairs. Enter through the double glass doors via Shook Fellowship Hall (North side of the building) or take the outside stairway up to the second floor.
• The temporary portable bathrooms are just outside of Shook Fellowship Hall. They are air conditioned and have running water.

Baby Shower Pics!

Thank you to everyone who attended or brought a baby gift to the Chapel for little Eliana last Sunday. The Adamson's thank you for your kindness, love and generosity.

Alyssa says...

"My husband and I want to thank you all so much for the beautiful shower you threw to celebrate our new baby, Eliana. We can't thank you enough for such a beautiful afternoon and for your generous gifts. Thank you for loving on our family, and a special "thank you" to June for coordinating the whole party! We are so very blessed by our chapel family!"

Important REMINDERS

Always in our Prayers...

Our Service Men and Women

Giving to The Chapel

• 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!