From Rev. Brock Patterson

“It’s a Party”

This Sunday (August 4th, 2024) will include some fun and celebration as we throw a “Going Away Party” for Maurice and Beth Overholt. Maurice has served as the Chapel’s Music Director since 2021, providing us with inspiration and beautiful music during our worship and many special services.

We are blessed by Maurice’s service and it’s been truly special to have the Overholt family with us each week. Among these blessings has been the installation of a Chapel Choir and exceptionally talented vocalists. One of these, Alyssa Adamson, has become a welcomed fixture at the Chapel and she will be taking over as the Chapel’s Worship Leader upon Maurice’s departure. Alyssa will be directing our choir, selecting music for worship, and leading us during our Sunday worship.

Another blessing Maurice has brought us is a group of very talented musicians. Among these is Cynthia Nash-Frye, who joined the Chapel earlier this year and will be assuming the position of the Chapel’s Music Coordinator. Cynthia will be directing and coordinating all of our musicians and working with Alyssa to lead us with inspirational music and worship.

Of course, in addition to these blessings Maurice has brought to the Chapel, we also have an incredible and growing group of musicians, including both volunteers within the Chapel as well as outside professionals. So, though we will miss Maurice’s voice and talent, he will be leaving us in very capable and qualified hands and voices.

Please join us this Sunday following worship for a special “Going Away Party” for the Overholt family. Consider bringing a card for them as the family prepares for their next step in God’s service. Or, if you are not in the area and would like to send something to their family, you are welcome to send a card in Maurice’s name to the Chapel and we’ll make sure he gets it. Maurice has served in churches for over twenty-five years and we want to thank him properly for all that he’s done in the LORD’s service.

See you this week! It’s gonna be a party so don’t miss out!

God Bless, Brock.

Worship, Sunday, August 4

10:00 a.m.



"Bread For Life"

   Rev. Brock Patterson

John 6:24-35

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 is in full swing 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: $171,577

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!

Charitable Outreach Committee presents for August:

"Sock It To 'Em and Tie 'Em Up"

The chapel is collecting socks, and shoelaces for kids to be distributed at Turning Points in Bradenton.

Gift cards are also very welcome!

Gather and Give Social Event

Tuesday, August 27, 5-7 p.m.

Shook Fellowship Hall

Shifting Sands

Thursday, August 1

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!

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.

"Water into Wine and Cheese" party!

Thank you for stopping in after Worship last Sunday to enjoy the wine and cheese party.

We embraced the spiritual significance of Jesus turning water into wine as a symbol of transformation and abundance.

Andrea Wittig, a regular Lord's Warehouse shopper, came by

the Lord's Warehouse last Wednesday. Manatee County has a program providing swimming lessons to all 2nd graders in the county.

Andrea is an instructor, and they never have enough vests. Wednesday managers, Valarie Evanko and Lesley Rife, talked with her and made sure she went away with vests at a very good price. 

This was another way for the Lord's Warehouse to serve the community. Managers and volunteers alike were happy about this opportunity to serve!

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.

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!