Trustees will not have a meeting on 6/20 due to Father’s Day.
Instead we will meet alongside the Childcare board on 6/16, 6:30pm Wednesday at the Worship Center.
The Childcare has several requests to take care of to get ready for the addition of the 2nd Prek
1. moving the After school room to the Worship Center permanently
2. storage and organization request in the WC
The goal is to make sure the WC space is still usable for larger church events as needed. How can the Trustees help to coordinate?
The Childcare also has a request for larger storage in the playground. Jimmy contacted each trustee, we have no objections as long as the storage unit is anchored and has a solid or concrete floor.
Jimmy would also like to discuss grounds trash cleanup around the childcare building and cutting or removing the tall plantings on the outside of the retention pond so the security cameras have a better line of sight. (This will be an add on cost from whoever we use, Abby, or Beam.) Do we need signs to post that it is under surveillance?
Parsonage septic main line clog removed and pumped – possible plumbing issue in the future. waiting for invoice.
Parsonage HVAC old unit maintenanced needs to be replaced, it fails often. Service call and freon cost paid by donation.
Lara McCarthy, Trustee
Thank you to everyone who provided the Chef Boyardee variety packs for Backpack Buddies. We delivered 32 cases this week (which is 384 meals). Program Coordinator Lori Burnette said she is looking forward to our group helping with the night time packing this fall..
United Methodist Women (UMW):
UMW will meet on June 17th in the Fellowship Hall. Plans will focus on upcoming events where we can help:
– JoAnn Browns Memorial Service on June 19th
– Ice Cream Reception for Kim Reindl on June 27th
– Welcome Celebration for Pastor Carson on July 11th
We will meet for lunch, following the June 17th meeting, at Cracker Barrel in Newnan for food and fellowship.
Thank you to all who contributed to Pastor Lisa’s farewell reception. It was a true celebration for Pastor Lisa and Jack.
 Growing Our Faith…
Financial Snapshot for June, 2021
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $21,783
Actual operating funds collected as of June 9: $7,387.29
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
 “Who Needs Catsup?”
Why we all do! It’s the added extra, the dressing on hot fries, the glorious red spot on the front of your shirt that says “I ate with Catsup today and I am proud of it!”
Turning the spelling around a bit, we can hear the same word but find a different meaning. Catch Up. Yes, catch up, like bring things up to snuff. Get back up in the front of the race even when you are behind. Cokes has an opportunity to bring the Catch Up action to our finances as we receive our new pastor. One of the many concerning areas that pastors address is financial stability and well being of the church. It is a reflection of spiritual discipline. Due to many influences, our giving has dropped. Perhaps if you haven’t attended, you don’t give. Perhaps you have had personal circumstances that have affected you. What ever your circumstance, please take the next weeks to pray, listen to what God is revealing, and consider bringing your “catch-up” offering to the altar on the first Sunday that Pastor Carson arrives.
Imagine how moving it will be for his new congregation to show their investment in Cokes and his new ministry by coming forward to lay your above and beyond giving or catch up offering at the end of service. Praying over your gifts and for your new Pastor.
This sacrificial giving can be a tangible, physical and spiritual movement of the church, unified together as one to start your journey together.
Won’t you pray and then prepare to take part? And the answer to the question of who needs catsup? Well – both kinds of Catsup and Catch up! Of course!
In Other Conference News…. Financial support for Cokes Chapel UMC provided!
Beginning June 1, 2021, for a period of three months (June, July, and August), the North Georgia Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits will fund the church portion of HealthFlex health insurance premiums from the CBOPHB “Current Benefits Reserve” fund.
“We recognize that many of our churches are continuing to adapt to new patterns of giving,” said Charles Darden, chair of the Conference Board of Pension. “The Board of Pension is blessed to have adequate reserves that we can use to cover the health insurance premiums that would otherwise be paid by the churches for a period of three months, beginning June 1”
This action was approved by the Conference Board of Pension on Wednesday, March 17.
June billing from the Conference Benefits Office will reflect this decision. Churches will still be billed for pension and the participants’ portion of the health insurance.
This marks the second time that the CBOPHB has offered this holiday. They used reserves to cover the church portion of HealthFlex premiums for three months of 2020.
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
Dear Cokes Chapel family,
I want to express how very touched and appreciative Jack and I are for your beautiful send off on Sunday. From seeing our sanctuary almost full, to having Hugh and Jeanine Giles join, to Brian’s music and the surprise song Jenni chose – my favorite, Be Thou My Vision, worship was inspiring. Following worship, the great fun brunch and party was just perfect, and I know The Holy Spirit was present.
Your “more than a reception, it was a Celebration!” was over the top! The UMW and others who brought food, offered groaning tables full of goodies, with plates filled to overflowing, and hearts happy to be together. It was a perfect day that we have longed for, to be together and have table fellowship. What a great way to say goodbye to the pandemic life, and a final fun time to recognize my retirement!
I bid you a most fond farewell, but not goodbye. Jack and I remain in Newnan, but will of course be stepping back to make room for Pastor Carson and family. I am so very delighted for the course that God has set for you with your new Pastor. I am excited to see where you will be lead by God and Pastor Carson’s gifts and graces!
I have been privileged to serve you. With a deeply grateful heart, I give thanks for your faith, love and your very generous gift and party Sunday. We are using your gift on our trip, and will be so thankful for you each day.
Blessings and peace,
Pastor Lisa and Jack |
