G Chat July 8, 2021

 
     

                      Worship

            Sunday, July 11th in the Sanctuary

                          10:00 a.m. Worship

                  Scripture:  Ephesians 1:3-14

                Sermon:  “Open Up The Heavens” 

 

                                 –  Pastor Carson Thaxton –
                   

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                     COKES CHAPEL WELCOMES

               Rev. Carson Thaxton, his wife Kathryn
               and children Kara, Charlotte and Caden.

Rev. Carson Thaxton will be joining us for his first Sunday in the pulpit this Sunday, July 11th.   Please join us for lunch immediately following worship to welcome Pastor Carson and his family into the Cokes Chapel family!

Pastor Carson and his family are looking forward to meeting everyone and to joining you in worship!

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“Welcome Pastor Carson on July 11th with Catsup or is it Catch-Up Blessings”.

See further information in your G-Chat. 
                                                                                                                                                     

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               SUNDAY SCHOOL
                    

                Sunday Mornings, Before Worship

                               8:40-9:40 AM
 

                       In the Worship Center

EVERYONE is welcome to this Inter-generational Sunday School gathering!

 

 
 

 

Sunday, July 11              – Rev. Carson Thaxton’s First Sunday 
                                         – 8:40 am Intergenerational Sunday School – WC
                                         – 10:00 am Worship in Sanctuary

                                         – Welcome Celebration/Lunch for Pastor Carson
                                              immediately following worship in the WC

                                         – 4-7 pm Youth Group Pool Party @ Smith Home
Monday, July 12              – 7:00 pm – Choir Practice

Wednesday, July 14       – 5:00 pm – Prayer Team – FH
Thursday, July 15           – 10:00 am – UMW Meeting – FH 

Sunday, July 18              – 8:40 am Intergenerational Sunday School – WC
                                         – 10:00 am Worship in Sanctuary

Monday, July 19              – 7:00 pm – Choir Practice
Wednesday, July 21       – 5:00 pm – Prayer Team – FH
                                         – 6:30 Childcare Board Meeting – WC

Sunday, July 25              – 8:40 am Intergenerational Sunday School – WC
                                         – 10:00 am Worship in Sanctuary

Monday, July 26              – 7:00 pm – Choir Practice
Wednesday, July 28       – 5:00 pm – Prayer Team – FH
Sunday, August 1           – 8:40 am Intergenerational Sunday School – WC
                                         – 10:00 am Worship in Sanctuary

Monday, August 2          – 7:00 pm – Choir Practice
Wednesday, August 4    – 5:00 pm – Prayer Team – FH
                                         – 7:00 pm – Outreach Meeting – FH
Saturday, August 7         – 7:00 am – UMM Breakfast Meeting – FH

Sunday, August 8           – 8:40 am Intergenerational Sunday School – WC
                                         – 10:00 am Worship in Sanctuary

Monday, August 9           – 7:00 pm – Choir Practice
Wednesday, August 11   – 5:00 pm – Prayer Team – FH
Saturday, August 14       – 6:00 pm – Southern Picnic and Silent Auction – FH

Sunday, August 15         – 8:40 am Intergenerational Sunday School – WC
                                         – 10:00 am Worship in Sanctuary

 

Location abbreviations
FH – Fellowship Hall
WC – Worship Center
S – Sanctuary

 

 

               Mark your calendars!!

          
     
                 
Southern Picnic and Silent Auction

                          Saturday, August 14, 2021 – 6:00 pm

All proceeds will benefit our missionaries –  the Earles in Italy, the Haddens in South Dakota, and the Houles in Thailand

If you have items – a “like-new” item, a “place” to share (at the beach, the lake, mountains, or other fun spot), or anything else you think would be a good addition to our auction – please let us know. 
Contact Betsy Bagley or any other Outreach Committee member.

ebbagley@gmail.com

United Methodist Women (UMW):

UMW will meet on Thursday morning July 15th at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall.  Members are reminded to read chapter 2 in our study book.  We agreed at the last meeting to conduct a group discussion on the content.  We will meet for fun, food and fellowship at Big Joes after the meeting.  All women are invited.  We will invite Pastor Carson to attend this meeting to introduce him to our group.

Growing Our Faith…

Financial Snapshot for July, 2021
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $21,783

Actual operating funds collected as of July 7:  $3,579.29

Thank you for your ongoing support of the ministries of Cokes Chapel!  We are honored you would bless the Lord’s work with your generosity!   

Nancy Vermilyea, Finance Chair

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 “Ketchup or Catsup?”

“Ketchup or Catsup?” It turns out that either spelling is correct.  Both spellings refer to the condiment we all recognize.  Evidently the beginnings of Catsup started with a base of fish sauce from the Far East.  Who knew?  Somewhere along the line, tomato base was added, and over time the fish was dropped and the sugar and vinegar were added. The spelling of ketchup is used much more frequently than is catsup.

For our purposes, we have been using Catsup – since it is a short step to use Catch-up to remind us of the need for Cokes to be in good financial standing. Catch up or giving also mean the same thing. 

Giving is part of our spiritual response to the gift of love and salvation that God sent us in Jesus Christ.  Giving is never a demand, but a joyful response to what God has already done for us.  Giving of our resources is both a spiritual and tactical action that speaks of our relationship to God, in trust, confidence and in full recognition that we can not out give God.  Won’t you reflect on your giving?  Will you support your incoming Pastor and Cokes with the gift of freedom from financial strains?  Plan to come this week, and when invited, bring your special offering to the altar and pray for Pastor Carson and his family.

 

Visit our website: cokeschapel.org to give regularly or make a one time gift.

                        


 

The Prayer Team has returned to in-person gatherings.  We meet at 5:00 pm on Wednesday nights in the Fellowship Hall.  If the Fellowship Hall is in use we will meet in the Eubanks Classroom.  Please join us!

                    Questions? Contact Debbie Carter at debbiecarter30263@charter.net

 

PRAYER TEAM

Cokes Chapel Prayer Team is praying for you. Your requests, concerns, and praises are important to us. Please let us know if you need anything or have a special prayer request. I am available and happy to pray with you by telephone or just be a listening ear. Please join us in daily praying for God to heal our world. Claim it in the powerful name of Jesus Christ and give thanks to God for all things. Contact Debbie at DebbieCarter30263@charter.net or 678-233-4980. 
 

IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS
Please help us keep our prayer list updated by contacting Debbie Carter to add or remove names. Current usually remains on the prayer list for 2 weeks unless you advise us. Ongoing Prayer list is for long term prayer needs.

CURRENT

Beverly Savage – cousin of Brenda Hanes
Terry Coggins – brother of Vivian Snyder
Ella Ross
Larry Carter
Kevin Benson – brother of Lori Benson
Clayton Smith
Roger Harkins
Jenni Underwood

ONGOING PRAYERS

Pastor Wayne Ellis
Mick Moore
Margie Jones Family – daughters Betsy & Nancy
Kaye Beam
Elaine Lassiter
Jeff Kemmerer (Sherrie Kemmerer’s husband and Sandra Oliver’s son-in-law)
Stan Smith, Marcia Smith’s husband
Jerry Freeman

Let us join in prayer together:  
God we come to give you our thanks and praise.  At the beginning of each day may we turn to You for wisdom, strength and hope.  As we go about our day we pray for Your guidance in our decisions, help us to see with Your compassion and wisdom.  In each action, may we grow in service, giving with faith in God’s power to complete all things for God’s glory. 
Lord we pray for ourselves, for our church, community and world.  We face difficulties, whether in our personal life or in being aware of the sorrows and challenges of the world community.  You are our only hope, our stay in times of trouble, the light that surrounds us with love that changes all circumstances.
Form us with your love, teach us to mindfully embrace opportunities to bring light and Your message of hope.  We love you Lord! Amen.

 

 
Show our Shut-ins some Love!  A note from you would brighten their day and make a difference.  You don’t even have to “know” them, just sign the card, “your Coke’s Chapel Family”.
 
Consider sending one card each week to rotate through the list, and let the Cokes Chapel love shine out!
 
Marie Allen 355 Millard Farmers Industrial Blvd. Apt. 212 Newnan, GA 30263
Jerry Freeman 28 Sweetwater Place, Sharpsburg, GA 30277-1882
Jerry & Del Lenox 45 Soliel Ct. Sharpsburg, GA 30277-2307
Mick Moore 4661 Highway 34E, Sharpsburg, GA 30277-3509
Joyce Taylor 152 Riva Ridge Ln   Newnan, GA 30263-6713
Al Warren c/o Benton House 25 Newnan Lakes Blvd.   Newnan, GA 30263
 
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