Important Calendar Notes!

UMW (United Methodist Women) will meet Monday Morning, September 15th at 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies are invited!

UMW will host a Wednesday Night Covered Dish on September 18th at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  All are welcome!
 

Sept. 29^th  Meet in the Middle, 5^th Sunday
        9:00am    Sunday School TBD by each class
      10:30am    Sanctuary One worship service with Old Time Gospel singing followed by
      11:45am    Cover dish lunch & surprise dessert in the Worship Center.  Having Good times &  Making Good memories!
 
Have You Picked Yours Up? Your Stewardship Service and Giving envelope for 2020 is available today. Please take these home; pray and then return your cards by Sunday, Sept. 29. A box is in each worship center or drop off at the Church Office. Your participation allows us to plan and have a better understanding of our finances for 2020.
 
God depends on your hands, heart and giving to do the ministry of Cokes Chapel.  We have done so much with God’s help and your support!  I can only imagine what we can do in 2020. We are thankful for you! 
 
Pastor Lisa, Stewardship and Finance Committee
 
 

From Jennie Underwood for the Todd family:
 
Thank you so much for your prayers and the cards you sent my family.  We are also grateful to those who provided food and served the family after the funeral.  It allowed us time to visit with family we hadn’t seen in a while.  I so appreciate your generosity and love.  Mama (Lib Todd) loved Cokes Chapel and you showed your love very well.

 

Riddle me this…
What flies without wings, and can be measured but never seen?
TIME!
We all have the same amount of hours in a day, a week, a year- but how we choose to use our time varies.  Some of us are constantly on the go while others are bored and looking for new challenges. Some of us complain about not having enough time while others lament they have too much time on their hands.  But one universal truth is that the time we are given is a gift from God and He has given each of us the ability to determine how we spend it.
 
“Time management” is a buzz phrase we hear often.  How we manage our time not only determines how successful we become but it can define our morals, values, and who we are.  Some of our time has to be spent doing the necessary parts of life:  tending to our homes and jobs.  Some of our time is spent taking care of our families and enjoying friends and loved ones.  And hopefully, every now and then we manage to carve out a little time for ourselves, to reflect and recharge.  But what about time devoted to doing God’s work?  There are so many ways we can give time back to God, like volunteering for church programs, helping with community groups and projects, or spending time with those who are sick or lonely.
God has given us this time- how will you choose to use it?        * Carma McCallie, J.D.
 
Prayer Labyrinth coming soon!
  
Friday, Sept. 27 night, 6-7:30 Open Walk
Saturday, Sept. 28,
8:30 gather for coffee,           light pickups in the Worship Center  
9:00, Dr. John Rhodes*
*About Our Guest Speaker… John began his involvement with Labyrinths in 1998. By 2001, John was trained and certified as a facilitator by The Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress at Grace Episcopal Cathedral and studied under Robert Ferre, one of the world’s foremost labyrinth builders.
 
For all John’s accomplishments, my greatest delight is his gracious and genuine manner of kindness and openness as he teaches.  John has always held my attention in any setting, especially as he shares his knowledge on labyrinths.
 
Get your tickets today Brian Smith, Lynda Hawkins, for Dr. Rhodes Saturday presentation.  Donation is $ 5.00 

UMCOR on the ground! UMCOR agency will partner with Methodists in the Bahamas to meet basic needs for survivors and those who are suffering following Hurricane Dorian. The Grand Bahama & Abaco Islands were decimated.
If you would like to contribute to this fund, please make checks payable to Cokes Chapel UMC (or place cash) in an envelope located on the back of the pews.  On the bottom of your check or the front of the envelope, please designate  Bahama Relief Fund #4390.  Thank you for giving to help those suffering.
 

Can Walking Help My Prayer Life?

Walking is something most of us do without thinking… which can get us into trouble sometimes!  We need to pay attention to where we are stepping!

A Prayer labyrinth provides some “givens” that allow us to walk with confidence, without concern of getting lost or stumbling.  We know there is limited space, places to stop and rest, reflect, and that we will return to where we began.  No fear!

Being released from base distractions frees our mind from bodily concerns, allowing our mind to engage spiritually.  Our physical being is set aside, so that our mind may more easily remain with words of scripture, a prayer or word, even an ongoing conversation with God. 

Mindful focus as we walk allows our body to engage in a way that nullifies distractions for me…  my mind is given fully to the presence of God at the moment in whatever way God chooses as I listen, wait, speak or pray.  Sometimes the background worship music is part of the release from daily distractions, as soft music closes out the normal sounds. 

However, it happens with you, walking the path provides a rhythm that opens a “Safe Haven” to my soul.  I can count on the settling and focus that comes as I join body, mind, and spirit in an effort to come close to God, listen, worship, and receive.

When I depart, there is a difference.  Sometimes it is a peace, sometimes it is an assurance of being with the Beloved, sometimes it is a Word, a new perspective, but every time, I depart with the knowledge that I have intentionally made space for God.  I know that God honors the effort we make.

Walking a prayer labyrinth can make a difference in our prayer life, in our spiritual life and in the life of discipleship.  Won’t you take a walk with God?

Pastor Lisa

Cokes Chapel Office and the Childcare Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2^ndfor the Labor Day Holiday.
 
THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1^ST Check your blood pressure.   Stop by the Accolyte Room off the Sanctuary between 10:10 – 10:50am and let one of our attentive nurses check your BP.  Cokes cares about you!
 
Mark your Calendar now!
Prayer Labyrinth weekend coming Cokes Chapel
Another part of the Vision to grow disciples!  Sept. 27 & 28 (Friday & Saturday).  There will be a time for walking, praying & learning from guest speaker, Dr. John Rhodes, past President of the Labyrinth Society. 
 
Contact Pastor Lisa (770) 598-5066 with any questions.
 
Other Important Calendar Notes!

September 29^th  Meet in the Middle, 5^th Sunday
One worship service at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary with Old Time Gospel singing followed by a cover dish lunch and surprise dessert!  Sunday School 9:00am TBD by each class; Good times!  Good memories!
 
Sept. 15th Cokes Chapel UMC  will solicit donations for  ‘2019 Amazing Grace Offering’ Wellroot Family Service formerly known as The United Methodist Children’s Home.  
 

What is this? SNEEK PEEK!
Your Stewardship and Finance committee is planning ahead for Cokes Chapel’s year 2020. Please pray as we all gather our spirits, resources and dreams to prepare for what God will have us use for ministry in 2020. 
You make a difference!
 

A Prayer Labyrinth for Cokes is Coming!  Cokes Chapel is beginning a new opportunity for developing a prayer life that we want you to know about! This interest came from the many discussions in our recent Vision process.  By God’s design, the visual interest was companioned with the interest of one of our youth, Jackson Smith.  Jackson will be pursuing the construction of our prayer labyrinth as an Eagle Scout project.

 

What is a Prayer Labyrinth and What is it Not?  A prayer labyrinth is a path which leads, by a circuitous route, to the center of a design and back out again. A labyrinth’s route has only a single path. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth is designed for ease of navigation, and it is impossible to get lost within one. A labyrinth is not a maze!
 
A prayer labyrinth facilitates prayer, meditation, and opportunities for spiritual growth. Labyrinths have a long history in many cultures spanning at least 3,500 years.  These were used by different cultures for worship, dance and even in Scandinavia as traps for trolls to keep fishermen safe.
 
Our Prayer Labyrinth follows the tradition that arose out of the Middle Ages as Christians sought ways to connect with God. Prayer Labyrinths have been used in Catholic Churches for centuries. They can be set as indoor or outdoor walks.  Our contemporary Christian use has seen a resurgence of labyrinths as we are finding that its history has offered a meaningful way to pray.
 
Cokes Chapel will be offering this prayer labyrinth for both the members and the community as a way to have individual space to pray, to find sacred meaning in the walking in a pattern which releases the mind to meditate and reflect. Our prayer labyrinth will be a unique and meaningful addition to our offerings in order to grow in faith and life.  Look for more to come each week in your announcements!
 
 

Sunday School Classes: Cokes Chapel leadership is committed to growing disciples for Jesus Christ. Seek out a class, and new offerings to come! 
     
10:10am:                    Location
Eubanks Class            Front room of
                                    Sanctuary
Fellowship Class         Fellowship Hall
                                    across street
Intergenerational         After-School Rm
                                    Worship Ctr

You are invited to join our Prayer Warriors in prayer, every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall or Eubanks Room.  Questions?  Contact Debbie Carter at debbiecarter30263@charter.net or Lorraine Burt at lburt1960@att.net
 

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Disciple Live! Classes start the first week in September
Your newly trained facilitators: Don Cobb & Jack Dempsey (Wednesday daytime class); Lynda Hawkins & Lisa Dempsey, (Thursday evening class) are eager to begin!

The Trustees Meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 8^th at 12:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
 
Prayer Labyrinth weekend coming Cokes Chapel
Another part of the Vision to grow disciples!  September 27 & 28 (Friday & Saturday), we will be hosting a with time for walking, praying & learning from guest speaker, Dr. John Rhodes, past President of the Labyrinth Society. 
 
Contact Pastor Lisa (770) 598-5066 with any questions.

 
September 29^th, Meet in the Middle, 5^th Sunday
Plans are for one worship service at 10:30 am, followed by a cook out and surprise dessert!   Come for some old-time gospel singing and good time fun! 

Disciple Live!

Coming soon to Cokes Chapel

WORSHIP SCHEDULE CHANGES! Please note on your calendar:
Sunday, September 1^st, Labor Day Weekend
There will be one worship service at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary.
 
September 29^th, Meet in the Middle, 5^th Sunday
Plans are for one worship service at 10:30 am, followed by a cook out and surprise dessert!   Come for some old-time gospel singing and good time fun! 
 
Cokes Chapel UMC Office & Childcare Center will be closed Monday, September 2^nd.  Happy Labor Day Holiday!
 
SEPTEMBER 1^ST Check your blood pressure
Stop by the Sacristy/Worship Room off the Sanctuary on Sunday, September 1^st  between 10:10 – 10:50 am and let one of our caring nurses check your BP.  Cokes cares about you! Questions? Speak to Pastor Lisa, Elaine Lassetter, Karen Seyler, or Ann Navin.
Note change in location!!
 
Thank you to all who contributed to our Mission Camp.  It was a joyous success! We appreciate all our adults and youth groups who helped make this camp such a success.
 
Also blessings to each of you who brought school supplies, helping supply the needed supplies for our children in Coweta County.

Sunday School Classes: Cokes Chapel leadership is committed to growing disciples for Jesus Christ. Seek out a class, and new offerings to come! 
     
10:10am:                    Location
Eubanks Class            Front room of Sanctuary
Fellowship Class          Fellowship Hall across street
Intergenerational         After-School Rm Worship Ctr
 

You are invited to join our Prayer Warriors in prayer, every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall or Eubanks Room.  Questions?  Contact Debbie Carter at debbiecarter30263@charter.net or Lorraine Burt at lburt1960@att.net

AUGUST 4^th – 120/60?

 
Our 3^RD Annual Missions Dinner & Silent Auction

TICKETS ARE GOING QUICKLY!
Theme – Hawaiian luau!
Menu – chicken, pork, stir-fry vegetables, jasmine rice, delicious desserts, and other special Hawaiian treats.
 
All proceeds to benefit our three missionary families:
The Houles serving in Thailand;
The Haddens serving in South Dakota; and
The Stotlers serving in South Africa and continuing their work with the TMS Global Church team and involvement with children’s literacy here in the states.
 
Both the Silent Auction and the Hawaiian Luau starts at 6:00pm,  Saturday, August 17^th  -Tickets are on sale now!  $10 – Adult, $5 – Children under 12
 
We are still accepting items for the auction so feel free to contact Betsy or Earl Bagley, or if you have any questions call (770) 301-2577 or email at: ebbagley@gmail.com
 

Thank you!
To all who contributed School Supplies.
All collections were taken to One Roof for distribution and were greatly appreciated. 

Best! Stories from Luke that offer Jesus Best teachings through August 11
Delve into the book of Luke this summer to hear some great advice from the Master.  Luke’s stories give concrete instruction as he answers questions from learned scholars, disciples and people in the crowd.  Don’t you have questions?  Join with this varied audience to listen, reflect and learn what Jesus offers on how to live the Best life!
 

Disciple Moment:
The infallibility and inerrancy of biblical teaching does not, however, guarantee the infallibility and inerrancy of any interpretation or interpreter of that teaching; nor does the recognition of its qualities as the Word of God in any way prejudge the issue as to what Scripture does, in fact, assert. This can be determined only by careful Bible study.
J. I. Packer

Disciple Live! We have newly trained facilitators eager to start one of the most well known and loved Bible Studies this fall! 
 
Disciple 1 is the entryway course to all studies. We will follow the school year, with breaks for holidays, and complete in the spring. Following Disciple 1 will be Disciple 2, 3 & 4, Jesus in the Gospels and Christian Believer are all potential classes depending on your interest.  Age 16 and up welcome!  Questions? Contact Don Cobb or Lynda Hawkins.

Visit information table in the  Sanctuary narthex or Worship Center.  Deadline to register  August 18^th.

Aug. 10^th, Campus Clean-Up
8am to 11:30am.  Join the Trustees and the Boy Scouts at our Campus Cleanup on Saturday.  Bring your gloves, rake & weed wacker!
 
The Ladies Lunch Bunch will be going to the Wild Daisy Café located at 20 Spring Rd. in Molena on Thursday, August 8^th. Meet in the church parking lot at 10:15am and leaving by 10:30am on the church bus. Any questions, please contact Ms. Wanda Moore at mickmoore1942@gmail.com or call
(678) 410-9274.
 

 Congratulations to:

1. Luke Beam for receiving the Coweta County Schools Principal’s Top Ten Academic Award in the 8^th grade;
2. Jennings White was recently honored by Jean Raines and Ron Hobgood with a Quilt of Honor for his service at the Sgt. Clyde Thomason Medal of Honor Detachment of the Marine Corps League.

Sunday School Classes: Cokes Chapel leadership is committed to growing disciples for Jesus Christ. Seek out a class, and new offerings to come! 
     
10:10am:                     Location
Eubanks Class             Front room of Sanctuary
Fellowship Class          Fellowship Hall across street
Intergenerational          After-School Rm Worship Ctr
 
 

You are invited to join our Prayer Warriors in prayer, every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall or Eubanks Room.  Questions?  Contact Debbie Carter at debbiecarter30263@charter.net or Lorraine Burt at lburt1960@att.net
 

Delve into the book of Luke this summer to hear some great advice from the Master.  Luke’s stories give concrete instruction as he answers questions from learned scholars, disciples and people in the crowd.  Don’t you have questions?  Join with this varied audience to listen, reflect and learn what Jesus offers on how to live the Best life!

Summer time means school is out and families are on the road for vacation and outdoor activities.  Even in your absence, worship & ministries continue! Thank you for your regular consistent tithing that allow us to maintain our on-going ministry.  Also, stay connected through Facebook, G-Chat, and www.cokeschapel.org. We sure miss you!

HELP STOCK OUR FOOD PANTRY

peanut butter      jelly (grape, apple)

canned meat       canned milk

cereal/oatmeal   egg noodles

spaghetti sauce  tomato sauce

canned fruit         canned peas

bag rice              dry beans

It’s that time of year to begin collecting school supplies for those children in need.

Plastic bins will be available in the Narthex and Worship Center until Sunday, July 28^th for collection of these items.  Any and all school supplies will be greatly appreciated. 

For more information, contact Brenda Hanes at brenda.hanes@yahoo.com.  Thank you for your willingness to participate in this important service project.
 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Our third annual Missions Dinner and Silent Auction which will be a Hawaiian theme and will be held Saturday, August 17^TH  in the Worship Center. All proceeds from the evening will go to support our three missionary families – the Houles who are serving in Thailand; the Haddens who serve in South Dakota; and the Stotlers who serve in South Africa.

If you have any items that you would like to donate to be sold at the auction, please contact Betsy and Earl Bagley at ebbagley@gmail.com or (770) 301-2577.

Summertime means school is out and families are on the road for vacation and outdoor activities.  Even in your absence, worship & ministries continue! Thank you for your regular consistent tithing that allows us to maintain our on-going ministries.  Also, stay connected through Facebook, G-Chat, and www.cokeschapel.org. We sure miss you!

New Ministry with our Child Care!

In addition to our Mission Camp which is co-sponsored and held at the First UMC in Newnan on July 23-25 (Tues.-Thurs.) from 9am-2pm, the Cokes Chapel United Methodist Women (UMW) will be sponsoring a Jr. Mission Camp for K-2nd graders on the same dates, titled “TAKING CARE OF GOD’S CREATION”.  It will be through the Cokes Chapel Childcare Center and will be held from 9:00-11:15am.

Our CCCC children will be exploring God’s world through scripture, song, Bible stories, crafts, games and, of course, snacks, like eating “dirt and worms”! They will make the connection between God’s wonderful creation and how they can help take care of the earth, the animals, and the people.

Cokes Chapel UMW ladies are in need of a little assistance on or before July 23, 24, 25.

1.     Volunteers – Call or email V. Snyder (770) 304-6563 or vcsnyder@bellsouth.net to donate your time one or more days (teachers will also be present!).

DONATE:

2.   35 clean, ½-gallon milk jugs with label removed and cap secured. Children will be recycling and creating a watering jug from the milk jugs; 

3.   Prepackaged combination toothbrush and toothpaste.  Please purchase a few to help our children pack small bags to hand out to those less fortunate;  

4.   35 paint stir paddles:  Lowe’s or Home Depot will donate 5 or 6 paint paddles per customer. Children will make balloon busters with a “helping hand” paddle.

5.   Other: UMW will also accept any contribution or donation above your normal tithe to assist with  costs.

Bins are located in the church narthex for donations. Please put your financial donation in an envelope labeled Jr. Mission Camp (checks should be made to Cokes Chapel UMW).  The UMW ladies thank you for your support, including your prayers for the children and the leaders!  We are excited for this new way to reach out to our neighbors and the children in our community. Questions? Contact Vivian Snyder (see above).

Dear Cokes Family, A note of recognition from the District acknowledges that we have paid our appointments to date and are on target to pay them in full. You are Awesome!

Thank you!                                  Peace, Pastor Lisa

THIS Sunday, June 30^th; we will gather at 10:00am for our unified worship in the sanctuary. (Make sure to check with your Sunday School class to see if they are going to meet at 9am before the service at 10am).
 
Then about 11:30am we’ll gather for a  covered dishes salad lunch in the worship center.  Bring your Chicken salad, Tuna Salad, layered salad, Mama’s favorite salad.
 
Plan to drop off your covered dishes between 9:30 – 9:55am at the Worship Center.  Greeters will be there to take your dishes & place it in the serving line.  If your food needs to be kept cool, please bring it ready to serve in a cooler & we will place foods on the table after worship.  

Bring a friend, enjoy some great worship together and enjoy the blessings of being a community that has fun together!

It’s that time of year to begin collecting school supplies for those who are unable to afford them.
 
Beginning next Sunday, June 30^th – July 28^th, we will provide plastic bins in the Narthex and Worship Center to collect these items.  Any and all school supplies will be greatly appreciated.
 
For more information, contact Brenda Hanes at brenda.hanes@yahoo.com.  Thank you for your willingness to participate in this important service project.
 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Our third annual Missions Dinner and Silent Auction which will be a Hawaiian theme and will be held Saturday, August 17^TH  in the Worship Center. All proceeds from the evening will go to support our three missionary families – the Houles who are serving in Thailand; the Haddens who serve in South Dakota; and the Stotlers who served in South Africa.
 
If you have any items that you would like to donate to be sold at the auction, please contact Betsy and Earl Bagley at ebbagley@gmail.com or (770) 301-2577.
 
This summer, your youth will have the opportunity to serve by assisting the Cokes Chapel Childcare Center (CCCC) with “Water Days” any time through July 26^th.  The CCCC needs volunteers to entertain the kids by playing with them during their water activities.  (The teachers do not get wet, so the extra help is needed, and the kids will LOVE having the youth there to get wet and interact with them!)  This is an opportunity for our youth to serve others while having fun! For more information, contact Kim Reindl at  kreindl@cokeschapel.org
·   Dates:  Monday-Friday; June 3^rd-July 26^th
·   Times:  10:00 AM and 3:00 PM each day
·   Our Goal:  for each Youth to sign-up to volunteer for at least two time slots during the summer (They may certainly sign-up for as many times as they would like; i.e., every Tuesday at 10:00 am, etc.)
·   Please let me if your youth is willing to volunteer and if so, what dates and times.

UMW will host a COVERED DISH SUPPER on June 19th beginning at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Just bring your favorite dish and join the fellowship

LUTHERSVILLE SENIOR CENTER Thursday JUNE 20
Outreach invites you to joint them and meet at the church at 9:30 on Thursday, to ride the church bus.  If you would like to go and/or provide an item for lunch, there are signup sheets in the narthex and the Worship Center.  Please consider joining us! Questions? Contact Betsy Bagley at ebbagley@gmail.com  or (770) 301-2577.

Church Wide Meet in the Middle
Sunday, June 30^th we will gather at 10:00 for  unified worship in the sanctuary, followed at 11:30 with a “Keep’n it Kool” covered dishes Salad lunch in the worship center.  Bring your best….Chicken salad, Tuna Salad, layered salad, Mama’s favorite salad.  Plan now to bring a friend, enjoy some great worship and let’s enjoy the blessings of being a community that has fun together!   Check with your Sunday School Class to determine if they will meet at 9:00 before worship at 10:00 on this day.

CCCC WATER DAYS

This summer, your youth will have the opportunity to serve by assisting the Cokes Chapel Childcare Center (CCCC) with “Water Days” throughout the summer.  Your youth may select to help any time, June 3^rd through July 26^th.  The CCCC needs volunteers to entertain the kids by playing with them during their water activities.  (The teachers do not get wet, so the extra help is needed, and the kids will LOVE having the youth there to get wet and interact with them!)  This is an opportunity for our youth to serve others while having fun!

·         Dates:  Monday-Friday; June 3^rd-July 26^th

·         Times:  10:00 AM and 3:00 PM each day

·         Our Goal:  for each Youth to sign-up to volunteer for at least

two time slots during the summer (They may certainly sign-up for as many times as they would like; i.e., every Tuesday at 10:00 am, etc.)

·         Please let me know by Friday, May 30^th if your youth is willing to volunteer and if so, what dates and times.

I am looking forward to spending time with your youth this summer!  I know that through our time together that God will continue to grow us in relationship with both God and one another.  I am sure that this summer will be a special time when many memories are made, and many relationships are deepened. 

Thank you!

Kim Reindl

YOUTH CAMPING TRIP at Lake Sinclair!!!
1.    Thursday, June 27^th-Sunday, June 30^th
2.    Registration DEADLINE:  Friday, June 14^th
3.    Cost:  $50 per youth (Sponsorships are available)
4.      This will be an exciting time of fun and fellowship with time for swimming, boating, tubing, hiking, devotionals, campfires, singing, music, and more!  We certainly hope that your youth will attend!

Sunday School Classes: Cokes Chapel leadership is committed to growing disciples for Jesus Christ. Seek out a class or look for new offerings to come!
     
10:10am:                      Location
Eubanks Class               Front room of Sanctuary
Fellowship Class           Fellowship Hall across street
Intergenerational           After-School Rm of Worship Ctr
 
 
You are invited to join in prayer every Wednesday Evening at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall or Eubanks Room