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Longboat Key, Florida 34228

(941) 383-6491

The Chapeline

May 20, 2025

Replanting Sunday’s Altar Arrangement.


Did you know that you can honor a special someone or occasion by purchasing a green altar arrangement for Sunday worship? A few weeks ago, we received a Connection Card (Sunday morning registration card) from a Chapel attendee who suggested we consider using

salt-tolerant plants and flowers for our Sunday morning altar arrangements. 


By choosing saltwater-tolerant plants for our Chapel’s altar arrangement, we could replant the arrangement in the Chapel Gardens, helping to repopulate and beautify our Gardens. The arrangements, purchased through the Chapel Office, also become a lasting memory of persons or occasions honored, which is also cool.


Now, if you’re quick on your feet, you might be asking why it took us so long to figure this out. I don’t have a good answer other than the obvious confirmation of our belief that it takes everyone to make things work. The Chapel, like any church, is comprised of lots of folks who come together as one family to complete the Lord’s work and have lots of fun, too. The staff and I hadn’t considered replanting the Sunday arrangements. One of you, did! Woohoo!


Would you like to donate a Sunday altar arrangement in honor of a special person, occasion, or purpose? It’s easy and affordable, costing about $100 for the typically sized arrangement ($200 for extra large). If you don’t want to sponsor a green plant, no worries! Cut and arranged flowers will always be available. Just make a quick phone call to the Chapel office, and we’ll talk you through it. Or, if you’d prefer, just use the sign-up sheets in Shook Fellowship Hall, and we’ll contact you to prepare the arrangements.



Thanks for taking the time to read this week’s Chapeline! Also, don’t forget to join us this Sunday for a special Memorial Day worship service! We’ll meet at 10 am (EST) in the Chapel Sanctuary, but you can also join us online if you’re away from the Key! 



God Bless,


Brock

Worship Service

Sunday, May 25

10:00 a.m.

Online Worship and in the Sanctuary


Worship service featuring Alyssa Adamson, voice; Brian Gurl, piano and voice, Kim Munns Johnson, voice;

Richard Engel, Liturgist.


Hey! That's Mine!

Rev. Brock Patterson

John 5:1-15



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

LBK Re-Entry Sticker Process


Hurricane season begins June 1! Make sure you are prepared to get yourself back onto the island after a storm. If you do not have a sticker, you will not be able to get back on the island immediately.

Gather & Give Event

"Oh Baby"

TONIGHT - Tuesday, May 20

5-7pm


Bring your own beverage and a dish to share!


We are collecting items for the Riverview High School Cyesis program until the end of May. Teenage boys and girls are participating in this program. Daycare services are also provided for these teens so they may continue with their high school classes.

 

Drop off items in Shook Fellowship Hall.


Shifting Sands

Thursday, May 22

10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary


This group meets to assist each other in maneuvering through

difficult times.



Contact Rev. Bill Friederich: bill@longboatislandchapel.org.

Ushers and Greeters Needed - May and June

Hand out bulletins with a smile or welcome people as they enter the Chapel. Get to know your congregation!


We know you are secretly talented and will enjoy helping others during Worship. It takes 5 minutes to train!


Sign up in Shook Fellowship Hall or call the office at 941-383-6491.

Sanctuary Flowers or Plants for June

Are you interested in sponsoring Sanctuary arrangements

for the altar during Sunday Worship? (include your own special message for Rev. Brock to mention on Sunday).


If you choose to sponsor with a plant, it will be re-planted into the Friendship Garden after each Sunday.


Celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion? Let us know!


Call the Chapel office at:

#941-383-6491 or sign up in Shook Fellowship Hall.

Manatee County Food Bank Donations!


Summer is here and students are no longer in school.

Parents are in need of food sources to make up for breakfasts and lunches that won't be provided during summer months at school. Please donate food to make up for shortages. Breakfast and lunch non-perishable items are appreciated! Drop off in the yellow bins in Shook Fellowship Hall at the Chapel.


The Chapel will be Closed Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day



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!