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OPERATION  CHRISTMAS CHILD
Please return boxes by this Sunday, November 6th.  We’ll be blessing them in our worship services and sending them on! Thank you!
 
 
CRAFT CORNER THIS SATURDAY
We welcome all crafters to join us on Saturday, November 5 in the fellowship hall from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  Bring a snack to share and your favorite craft to work on.  This is a time of fellowship for those of us who love crafting.  This is not limited to just sewing but all areas of crafts.  Spread the word.  Hope to see you there!
 
CALLING ALL ADULTS!!!—Sign-up Now for the Church-wide ADVENT STUDY! 
How might you have felt if you were Zechariah or Elizabeth, Mary or Joseph?  What if you had been an angel, a shepherd, or one of the wise men?  In an innovative approach to the stories of Advent, we will be invited to become part of the events surrounding the birth of the Christ child.   Each week, we will enter into the story for a while, exploring it from the perspective of its central figures.

This church-wide Advent study, “Taste and See,” will be offered to kids during Children’s Church, youth during Youth Group, and preached from on Sundays during Advent.  Adults have the opportunity to participate by signing-up for one of the weekly adult classes listed below. 

Study:  “Taste and See:  Experiencing the Stories of Advent and Christmas,” by Jan Johnson

Length: 4 Weeks

Dates and Times:  Sundays, Nov. 20th-Dec. 11th, 5:00-6:30 PM (Leader:  Kim Reindl)

OR  Tuesdays, Nov. 22nd-Dec. 13th, 10:00-11:30 AM (Leader:  Rev. Lisa Dempsey)

OR  Tuesdays, Nov. 22nd-Dec. 13th, 6:30-8:00 PM (Leader: Patty White)

Cost:  $8.00 per individual, couple, or family (Book Cost)

To Register:  Email Kim Reindl at kreindl@cokeschapel.org, OR Call Barbara Henderson at 770-253-6052

Registration DEADLINE:  Sunday, November 13th
 
 KICK-OFF TO CONFIRMATION!”:  INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
If you are the parent of a young person, 6th grade through 12th grade, please save the date, Sunday, November 13th from 12:15-1:30 pm (lunch will be provided) for an informational meeting with Kim Reindl about the Youth Confirmation Class that is to start in January.  You will want to attend this meeting about this important milestone opportunity in your child’s faith development!  (PLEASE NOTE:  This class is OPEN to ALL Youth, whether or not they have already been confirmed in the church.)
 
 NOW TAKING POINSETTIA ORDERS
The United Methodist Women are taking orders for the poinsettias at this time.  There are sign up sheets available at both services.  Please indicate whether you are purchasing a plant in memory or in honor of a loved one and the name of that person. The plants will be placed in worship during the Christmas Season. The cost is $10/ea. 
 
 COKES WELCOME RECEPTION FOR OUR NEW YOUTH DIRECTOR AND FAMILY
Plan now to stop by following both worship services in the Contemporary Worship Center in the cafeteria to welcome Bobby and Shannon Kirk, and their children this Sunday, November 6th.  If you would like to send them a note, their new address is: 565 Mapledale Trail Sharpsburg,  GA 30277.   Join us in giving thanks to God for Bobby and family, and show them a true Cokes Chapel welcome!
 
 VETERANS DAY
A day that our nation recognizes and honors those who have served our country in any of our Armed forces during peace and war times. Armed forces includes Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force and National Guard.  Sunday, November 13, at 10:15, between our two worship services, Cokes Chapel will host a Veterans Day Recognition.  Please send names we may read to honor your friends and family that have served during war or peace, to keep our country free.  We will raise our flag, sing, pray, read names, and sound a volley from the small cannon to mark this occasion.  Please call the church office or fill out the sign up sheets made available in both worship areas so we can speak our thanks to those in service.  Email office@cokeschapel.org or call 770-253-6052
 
THANKSGIVING BASKETS
If you wish to make a monetary gift to support this year’s Thanksgiving Basket outreach, please make your checks out to Cokes Chapel UMC and mark Thanksgiving Baskets on the memo line. Additional questions should be directed to Betsy Bagley, Nancy Vermilyea, or Caroline Huckaby. Thank you!
 
WOMEN’S HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
The UMW would like to invite all ladies to our annual Women’s Holiday luncheon on Thursday, November 10th at 12:00pm in Fellowship Hall.  Please bring a dish to share and a $10 gift for the Secret Santa Swap.
 
LAGRANGE DISTRICT UMM SHOE DRIVE
The UMM are collecting used, outgrown, ill-fitting,
gently-worn, out-of-style, no longer needed/wanted men’s, women’s and kids’ shoes of any kind.  They are supporting a local non-profit named Soaring High on Faith. There will be bins available at both worship services to drop off your donations.  The collection runs to November 13th. 

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