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WORSHIP INFORMATION
Continue to join us each week on Cokes Chapel Facebook for Sunday morning worship! You will receive an invitation by email with a link to connect!
Coming this Sunday: “Making A Place ” John 14:1-7
TRUSTEES SAFETY IN ALL PRACTICES
One of our trustees, Lee Harrison, is part of the team that is providing oversight of our buildings in our absence. In the past week, Lee has found the Sanctuary left open twice (unlocked) on his rounds. Having a key is a privilege and a responsibility. If you make entry to any of our facilities, PLEASE re-lock the doors you unlock. If you find a door unlocked, lock it, and notify a Trustee.
Thank you for caring for the place we call home, our sacred spaces.
Cokes Chapel works hard to maintain our facilities as well as provide for our spiritual care. All to the glory of God!
SENIOR RECOGNITION for our High School and College Graduates!
Sunday, May 24th we will recognize our graduates. If you or your family has a graduate, please email Kim Reindl at kreindl@cokeschapel.org or kim.reindl@gmail.com to find out what information is needed. Families: the DEADLINE for turning in this information is May 10th!
As we start May and face at least another month of time without actively participating in our Outreach activities, we look for ways to be helpful. Of course reaching out to others with calls, cards, and prayers are important. However, some Cokes Chapel folks are wanting to give financially since they can’t get out and actually go help. Two of the local Outreach ministries that we work with, Backpack Buddies and Meals on Wheels of Coweta are facing financial challenges now as they serve our community. They would appreciate any help we can give.
If you would like to donate to either of these and need the address, please contact Betsy Bagley.
Let’s continue to pray for all our Outreach ministries and our missionaries, the Houles, the Hadden’s, and Caleb Earle.
 All donations are used to buy food for hungry children in our county. Any amount of food or monetary donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you in for partnering with us!
Current list of food needs:
- Ramen Noodles
- Canned Soup
- Ravioli (both pop-top and cans; may be any pasta meal in a can)
- Grits or Oatmeal Packets
- Small Boxes of Cereal (individual servings)
- Individual Cracker Packages (peanut butter, cheese, etc.)
- Small plastic jars of Peanut Butter (16 oz)
- Mac-n-Cheese boxes
- Water Bottles
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE REPORT
On Sunday, May 14, 2020 is designated Wesley Woods Sunday throughout the North Georgia Conference. Your giving will support the work of Wesley Woods and the older adults as we care for this older adult community throughout the year with this Mother’s Day special offering. Please note on your giving envelope or online the portion that you are giving to this worthwhile ministry to the aging.
The Committee on Finance did not meet in April and will not meet in May unless the need arises. As of today we are able to keep the lights on, pay other outstanding expenses and salaries. We have been blessed surely by a generous, loving and merciful God. He hears our prayers and knows our needs even before we ask.
THANK YOU GOD! Amen
Financial Snapshot for May 1 – May 31:
Revised projected monthly adjusted income needed – $18,571.14
Total May funds (so far) deposited to General Funds – $12,972.30
NURTURE
Cokes Care Team Phone Team is re-booting our efforts. We learned that the start of the calling tree complicated by the many changes that the pandemic created for us.
This week, Kelly Bomba is reaching out to our callers. She will confirm assignments and ask them to start again.
We could use one or two more callers. If you are willing to be part of this nurturing team, please contact Kelly at (678) 378-0538 or erbom@netzero.net.
Our goal is to keep in touch because we care about you! I pray that you will find this contact meaningful. Help us keep your information updated and as that occurs, we will be able to print a current directory. Thank you for being the loving heart of Christ! Pastor Lisa
INTERGENERATIONAL, YOUTH, & CHILDREN’S DISCIPLESHIP
In Inter-generational Ministry, the Sunday School Class will continue “at home” learning this week by exploring the story of the new community in the book of Acts (Acts 2:42-47; 6:1-7). The lesson focuses on the understanding that following in the way of Christ is about right relationship with God and one another (Luke 16:19-31). In Acts, Luke shows us that shared life within community is not without conflict. Emphasizing that conflict in itself is not a sign of trouble; it is a community’s response to conflict that reveals its spiritual health.
If you would like to be included in the email list and receive the lesson each week, please contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com. Each lesson includes commentary to help enlighten your study, questions for thought and reflection, as well as an optional activity that can be done at home with children and/or youth.
In Youth Ministry, our youth held a Zoom Youth Group meeting on Sunday, May 3rd. Along with games and a time of sharing and prayer, we also began an exploration of God’s greatest commandment (Mark 12:28-30). We focused on what it may mean to love God with our minds or thoughts. Finally, as the school year is drawing to a close, we are exploring ways to recognize and celebrate our seniors. Look for information, starting next week, on how you can reach out to our graduates through a congratulatory note or card. Thing are very different for this year’s senior class and we want to make sure that the Cokes Chapel family encourages them with our love. (If you have a graduating High School or College Senior that has been connected to the Cokes Chapel family, please contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com).
God is at work all around us! May we hold each other by heart and lift each other by prayer as we journey together, yet apart!
With love,
Kim
(Kim Reindl, Director of Inter-generational, Youth & Children’s Discipleship; kim.reindl@gmail.com)
The Childcare Center opened on Monday, May 4, with limited numbers of children so that we will be able to maintain best practices issued from the State Health Department. Parents are beginning to return to work and depend on us. We appreciate your prayers for our staff, children, and families.
The Childcare Board reports that they had a great start, with 30 children. We are thankful for our dedicated Director, Kristin McCoy and Assistant Director, Amber Moore, as well as our teachers. Continue to pray for the ministry of Cokes Chapel Childcare Center. |
