Christmas Angel Tree – UPDATE
Due to the cancellation of worship services the next two weeks, we will not have the actual Angel Tree set up in the narthex. However, we still have many special children that need our help, so we will adapt and get it done.
If you would like to provide one or more gifts, please email Betsy Bagley as soon as possible and tell her two things: Boy or Girl, Toy or Clothes.
Then she will send you the information and instructions on getting the gifts to the church.
Please participate, and help make Christmas extra special for these precious children!
ebbagley@gmail.com
“Growing Your Faith through GENEROSITY”– 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. I would like to suggest that you read then re-read this scripture from 1 Corinthians. Visualize yourself as part of the Apostle Paul’s community of believers. With only these few words, what was Paul’s message?
Finance passed a negative budget for 2021. That budget will go to Church Council for approval. Finance settled on a negative budget based on projected expense from program chairs verses the projected income for 2021 and extenuating circumstances. Finance reached this decision after much discussion based on the following:
1. Both loans, Childcare and Youth House, are in the process of renewal which will change the financial landscape once completed.
2. We have been in a pandemic since March 2020 which has resulted in a decrease in attendance.
3. Projected income was very difficult to determine for 2020 including the loss of rent for both the parsonage for 4 months and the childcare center for three months.
4. The church has not been able to recover from the $25K+ funds spent in 2019 for unbudgeted expenses i.e. HVAC units.
5. Lastly, the art of compromise did not appear as an option at this point.
Growing Our Faith…
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $20,400
Actual operating funds collected as of November 18: $18,428.29
Finance is truly grateful for your faithful generosity. You help to keep ministries of this little white church running. Thank you!
Visit our website: cokeschapel.org to give regularly or make a one time gift.
UMW thanks you for your donations to the Bake Sale on Sunday, November 15th. The Bake Sale scheduled for November 22 has been cancelled.
MINISTRY MESSAGE: INTER-GENERATIONAL & YOUTH MINISTRY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020:
In Inter-generational Ministry, this is our FINAL WEEK OF REGISTRATION for our upcoming ADVENT STUDY! Starting on Sunday, November 29th everyone is invited to join the Inter-generational Sunday School class as we engage in a four week study for the Advent season! We will be gathering via Zoom and/or through video technology on Sundays, Nov. 29th and Dec. 6th. We plan to gather in-person prior to worship on Sunday mornings, Dec. 13th and 20th, from 8:45-9:45 am. The study focuses on a different word each week (i.e., Expectancy, Preparation, Faith, Promise) and is based in Scripture reading and prayer. Please see additional information in this G-Chat. To register, please contact kim.reindl@gmail.com.
Inter-generational Sunday School is continuing with “at home” lessons until the beginning of Advent on November 29th. This week we will read from Luke 4 and study about how Jesus brought a new message to the people but continued to follow many of the same traditions and worship from the past. If you would like to be included in the email list and receive this “at home” lesson, please contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com. Each lesson includes Bible facts to help enlighten your study, questions for thought and reflection, as well as opportunity for spiritual practice.
In Youth Ministry we will be gathering this Sunday, via Zoom, in lieu of our previously scheduled in-person gathering.
God is at work all around us! May we hold each other by heart and lift each other by prayer as we journey together, and apart!
With love,
Kim
(Kim Reindl, Director of Inter-generational, Youth & Children’s Discipleship; kim.reindl@gmail.com)
BUILDING USE AND ENTRY
Worship Center Activities: Our Child Safety Policy does not allow for entry through the Worship Center doors due to the Child Care Center program, from Monday-Friday, from 6:00 am and 6:30 pm. No exceptions. Should you need to access the Worship Center, please check in through the CCCC office to gain entry. |