The Song of the Lord

October 26 Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m.

If we read the Exodus story of the children of Israel in the First Testament, we will find Miriam and the women singing and dancing, playing tambourines, singing the “Song of the Lord”, and rejoicing and giving testimony to God’s deliverance, freedom, and mercy towards the people.

“Sing to the Lord, the horse and rider he has thrown into the sea.” (Exodus 15:21)

Repeatedly, that theme of steadfast love and mercy is sung by other faithful followers of our tradition and holy stories.

There was David who gave us many of Psalms of Praise. Hezekiah, the prophet, sang a song of gratitude. Micah and Habakkuk picked up the song in poetry and singing making it theirs as well. Mother Mary and Hannah sang in anticipation of the good news. Then came Jesus, Paul, and many of the writers of the early believers in the church, blending their voices in chorus, praising and proclaiming a “Kingdom”, requiring of us to do justly, to love kindness, and walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)

This service will be an opportunity for us to worship our God in Spirit and in Truth. Singing and proclaiming through word and story, the “Good News” that Christ is present, and loves us unconditionally at all times and in all places.

Please join Alyssa, Brian and special guest musicians on Sunday, October 26th, as we celebrate in song and story, God's abiding love!

Blessings,

Rev. Bill

Worship Service

Sunday, October 19

10:00 a.m.

Online Worship and in the Sanctuary

Worship service featuring Alyssa Adamson, voice; Brian Gurl, piano and voice; Bah Hero, voice; Gordon Govalet, guitar; Rev. Bill Friederich, percussion; Richard Engel, Liturgist.

"Healing The Future"

 Rev. Bill Friederich

Hebrews 11:1-3; 8-13

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 three 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!

All Saints Sunday

Sunday, November 2

10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

The Chapel will be celebrating All Saints Day at the Chapel. The Liturgy of the Saints will be included during our Worship Service, when we will also raise up to the Lord the names of Chapel Members and Friends who have passed since November of 2023.  We feel we have a complete listing of these individuals, but if you would like to be certain your loved one is included, please contact the Chapel Office: #941-383-6491 or email: admin@longboatislandchapel.org.

Christmas in the Garden Volunteer Sign-Up

We are gearing up for Christmas in the Garden!

There are over 50 volunteer opportunities available to help with taking items out to the pod, tree placement, decorating, greeters, take-down after the season, etc.

Sign-up sheets will be available in Shook Hall on the

following Sundays directly after worship.

Committee Members will be available on those days for questions.

• Sunday, October 19
• Sunday, October 26

Christmas in the Garden runs from November 30 to December 31.

or contact Lesley Rife: lesleyrife@att.net

Shifting Sands

Thursday, October 23

10:00 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel

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 on 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) ecard

They also offer a 10% coupon for the Lord's Warehouse for every donation!

Early Sign up for Upcoming Theater Events

Three great events are coming this season. And you may know, theater tickets do sell

out quickly! Sign up soon! Tickets are selling out.

• December 7 - Sunday - 1:30 p.m. - Asolo Theater - "All is Calm" SOLD OUT
• March 20 - Friday - 1:30 p.m. - Sarasota Opera House - "La boheme" 6 Tickets left $73.00 ea.
• May 17 - Sunday - 1:30 p.m. - Asolo Theater - "Fiddler on the Roof" 3 Tickets left $90.00 ea.

Sign up in Shook Hall or:

Contact val.evanko@gmail.com for a seat reservation.

Photos of the Week

We have a Bald eagle that is visiting us high up in the Garden treetops! We don't think she is making a nest though, just perching. If anyone knows where she may be nesting,

let us know!

Look up at the interior stairwell next time you are here. We have all our crosses previously displayed in the old Prayer Chapel now displayed on the wall! It really looks fantastic! Thank you to Mark Shrout for hanging them!

Another view of the crosses.

Thank you to Susan Schaefer for artistic placement.

Greece/Turkey Travel Group

A Turkish rug factory outside Ephesus.

A group meal in Greece.

Group picture in Instanbul.

In front of a chapel in Mykonos.

it was pouring rain!

Inside the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Instanbul. It had served as the headquarters of the Christian church in Constantinople (now Instanbul) and is now a mosque.

Outside shot of Hagia Sophia. Grand Mosque.

This structure was built within a

six-year period-completed in 537ce.

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!