Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson invites North Georgia United Methodists to spend time and living the Wesley Covenant prayer with weekly conversations on the North Georgia Conference Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ngaumc) at 6:30 pm on Mondays or watch the videos here on this page or on Vimeo at www.vimeo.com/NGUMC.

You are encouraged to print the prayer and put it on your refrigerator, tape it to your mirror, frame it and display it on your dresser or bookshelf, or post it anywhere it will serve as a reminder to pray and ponder our covenant with God. Find several printable PDF versions below:

• Covenant Prayer
• Covenant Prayer – Modern Language

Week 2:  Our World and Our Faith

https://vimeo.com/498695407
 

Conversation Partners
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson of the North Georgia Conference and Bishop Ken Carter of the Florida Annual Conference.

Focus Line of the Prayer
Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.

Related Scripture
And the LORD said to Cain, Where is Abel your brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper? Genesis 4:9

So Be It: Our Call to Action
Recognize Christ in each other.  

https://northga-email.brtapp.com/files/fileslibrary/bishop/covenant+prayer.pdf

Join us for ONLINE Sunday School!
 
                                                                   
 

Everyone is welcome! 
Please join the Inter-generational Sunday School Class
Sunday Mornings, 9:30-10:30 AM
Via Zoom: Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276399302?pwd=M3Vsb1RHL2lmYlptTi94RGF3QkZTUT09
 
Our winter focus is “Hope.” 
We are studying Bible passages related to the theme “God with Us.”
No prior participation, nor preparation is required.
Questions? Contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com
We hope to “see” you this Sunday!
 
 
 

 
                                                                        
 
We will begin a Lenten study on Sunday mornings, February 21-March 28.
Everyone is welcome!  Look for more information to come!

  

Virtual Worship

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Sunday, January 17 – Virtual Worship
Sunday, January 17 – 9:30 Inter-generational Sunday School Class via Zoom
Monday, January 18 – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 
Monday, January 18 – NO STAFF MEETING
Sunday, January 24 – Virtual Worship
Sunday, January 24 – 12:00 – Trustee Meeting
Monday, January 25 – 11:00 am –  Zoom Staff Meeting
Wednesday, January 27 – 7:00 pm – Zoom Council Meeting
Sunday, January 31 – Virtual Worship

UPPER ROOM – Copies of the Upper Room are available for pick-up under the pavilion.  They are in the plastic bin and in a ziplock bag to keep them out of the weather.

The date for the annual incorporation meeting for the Trustees will be held on Sunday, 1/24/2021 at 12pm.
 
The number of people that plan to attend will determine if we meet in the FH or the Sanctuary.  Please email either current chair Jimmy Parham or Secretary Lara McCarthy.
(There are 8 trustees so if others plan to attend, we will move to the Sanctuary)
Covid guidelines, we will take temperatures and ask for mask wearing for the meeting.
 
Agenda:
Incorporation vote for Officers and Chair of Trustees annual meeting
Move the recommendation to renew the loan with BBT or Ameris
Discuss the Parsonage rental renewal terms
Update any building issues
Set the meeting dates for the year

M I N I S T R Y U P D A T E

Happy New Year!!

 

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Following is a note from the Benton House in case anyone is interested . . . 

Benton House Cares!

Complimentary Meal Drop-off

January 20th or 21st – 12 noon – 3:30 pm
 

We want everyone to feel part of the Benton House family.  With that in mind we offer our Benton House Cares program designed to assist seniors facing the pandemic at home alone.

If you or a loved one would benefit from a complimentary meal delivered by our caring staff, call today to choose your menu and reserve your delivery date.

We will overcome this pandemic – together.

Kindly RSVP – Benton House 770-253-8444
newnaninfo@bentonhouse.com
25 Newnan Lakes Blvd, Newnan, GA 30263

Growing Our Faith…

Financial Snapshot for December, 2020
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $20,400
Actual operating funds collected as of December 31st: $22.962.29
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Financial Snapshot for January, 2021
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $21,783
Actual operating funds collected as of January 13th: $9,022.30
 

We often hear the words “Hindsight is 20/20,” but I want to share these words with you today; “2020 is Hindsight”. The year 2020 held challenges we have never seen before. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, and governments worldwide have been impacted due to the Global Pandemic. 

As you can see from the 2020 annual recap, we have been blessed with faithful givers.  We have continued to support our three missionaires, Luthersville, One Roof, The Needy Family fund and have paid our bills. You have made a big difference in the work our church is doing.

Thank you for supporting Cokes Chapel!  We are honored you would bless us with your generosity!   

Nancy Vermilyea, Finance Chair

 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.”

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

MINISTRY MESSAGE:  INTER-GENERATIONAL & YOUTH MINISTRY, January 13, 2021: 
 
In Inter-generational Ministry, the Inter-generational Sunday School class is currently meeting via Zoom on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 am.  This winter’s focus is “Hope.”  Our current unit for study explores Scripture passages related to the theme “God with Us.”   This week we will reflect on and discuss Philippians 2:1-11 and what it means to imitate Christ.  If you are interested in participating in this Zoom Sunday School gathering please contact Kim at kim.reindl@gmail.com or simply join us on Sunday morning. The recurring Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84276399302?pwd=M3Vsb1RHL2lmYlptTi94RGF3QkZTUT09.
No prior participation, nor preparation, is required. 
 
Also, in Inter-generational ministry, we will begin a new study for the season of Lent starting on Sunday, February 21.  Look for more information to come!
 
In Youth Ministry, we are beginning the new year with “Cocoa and Conversation.”  I will be talking with our youth individually over the next couple of weeks via Zoom or phone.  This will be a time of checking-in with our young people to listen about how things are going with them, as well as a time to gather feedback and suggestions about where and how they would like to engage within the church and with others in the coming year as we seek to grow as followers of Christ.
 
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)
 

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 Pastor Lisa or 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
Pat Harkins brother and sister in law
Ralph Hammond (brother-in-law of Michael Ross)
Burt Taylor

ONGOING PRAYERS

Paul Snyder
Elaine Lassiter
Julie (friend of Pat Harkins)
JoAnn (Sandy Cavender’s sister)
Sally Jones (mother of Carol Ross)
Richard Harkins (brother of Roger Harkins)
Betsy, daughter of Margie Jones
Nancy Lenard
Jeff Kemmerer (Sherrie Kemmerer’s husband and Sandra Oliver’s son-in-law)
Stan Smith, Marcia Smith’s husband
Jerry Freeman
Roger Harkins
Mick Moore
Pastor Wayne Ellis, Robin & Family 
Jones Family, Howard & Margie, etal

Let us join in prayer together:  Lord, we continue to pray for one another and for our country.  We lift up the leaders of our nation to God, asking for divine guidance, wisdom and a deep desire for peace. Be with the people of this nation who are looking to our leaders to provide for needs, and may they be met with compassion and generosity.  In this season of transition for out country, may we be the guide and example of a country that honors democracy and strives for peace.
Lord, while there are leaders and decision makers of our nation, help us to seat our faith, hope and trust in You.  All else is but a passing moment, like chaff that is cleared from the grain, so that You will be known. Only You are have the power through willing hearts to bring hope and peace.  May God surround, protect and reveal Your healing presence in these times.  Amen

Thank you notes received . . . 

Dear Cokes Chapel UMC, 
Thank you so much for supporting us and the Blessing Centers of Thailand Now,  Your donations support at-risk children in Thailand by helping us to keep them safe, in school, and out of the sex and drug trade in Pattaya, Thailand.  We are so thankful for your prayers and support.  The work we do here would not be possible without your generosity.  Your kindness has made a difference in our lives and the lives of the children we serve.
Thank you so much!
Sincerely, 
Allie and Davie Houle

Dear Pastor and Congregation:
Thank you for your additional $325 to the Amazing Grace offering.  That brings your total to $650 for this year.  We are so grateful for your faithful support.  
May you all have a very Merry Christmas an outstanding 2021!
Peace,
April McGlothin-Eller, Director of Community Development
Wellroot Family Services

I would like to express my gratitude to everyone on the Prayer Team for their months of cards to my mother, Claudette.  The church was always very important to mom along with the many friends she made there.  
Thank you again for the cards and prayers.  Her struggles are over and she is at rest.
Cheryl Reed

Our mailing address is:

                               Virtual Worship

Sunday, January  3, 2021
                     
                          Sermon:     “When There Are No Words”
                                          Transcending our circumstances with God’s help

                          Scripture:  Romans 8: 26-39 
  

Why Virtual? Church Council met on December 9th and reviewed the increase in Covid risk.  Council determined in-person worship will be paused until Coweta’s risk is lower.  
As of Wednesday, December 31,  Coweta County remains at  RED* level of Risk.

*Visit globalepidemics.org and Coweta County Health department, countyindicatororeport.s3.amazonaws.com provides the details of the current risks. Please use the above links to get more information. 
 

A New Series begins in January

A World in Search of Hope

Explore how our faith and the story of Jesus speaks a powerful message of Hope to us in this strange and wonderful time.  We can name the strange – lets learn to name the wonderful that is beneath the surface. Sundays,  January 10th, 17th and 24th.

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CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 12/28/2020-1/3/2021

Thursday, December 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE
Sunday, January 3 – Virtual Worship
Monday, January 4 – 11:00 Zoom Staff Meeting

Again, thank you for supporting the 20 gifts for children and additional gifts for eleven children in our community.  Thank you to everyone who has helped make Christmas even more special for these children.

Cokes Chapel members and the Cokes Chapel Child Care Center combined efforts to provide gifts through our Angel tree program.  Together we helped 28 families and 66 children thru Christmas in Coweta (Bridging the Gap). The CCC donated gift cards totaling $1250. 
  
Growing Our Faith…

Monthly projected operating funds needed: $20,400
Actual operating funds collected as of December 22nd: $12,607.29*
*These numbers are incomplete due to Holiday and Illness. We hope by next week we can provide an updated number for you.

The following MOTION passed council on Dec 6, 2020 – To approve the 2021 budget as it stands. Cokes will function on a negative budget until after the loan renewal.  Finance will then revisit the current budget to make any necessary changes. The motion was approved.

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

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 Pastor Lisa or 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
Pat Harkins brother and sister in law
Ralph Hammond (brother-in-law of Michael Ross)
Burt Taylor

ONGOING PRAYERS

Paul Snyder
Elaine Lassiter
Julie (friend of Pat Harkins)
JoAnn (Sandy Cavender’s sister)
Sally Jones (mother of Carol Ross)
Richard Harkins (brother of Roger Harkins)
Betsy, daughter of Margie Jones
Nancy Lenard
Jeff Kemmerer (Sherrie Kemmerer’s husband and Sandra Oliver’s son-in-law)
Stan Smith, Marcia Smith’s husband
Jerry Freeman
Roger Harkins
Mick Moore
Pastor Wayne Ellis, Robin & Family 
Jones Family, Howard & Margie, etal

Sympathy to Blair and Velda Graydon on the death of his mother, Belle Graydon.  

Sympathy to Micheal Ross and family on the passing of his Uncle Elmer.

Continue to pray for one another and for our country for comfort, peace, freedom from anxiety, depression and fear. May God surround, protect and bring us assurance of God’s almighty hand with us during this difficult time.

Our mailing address is:

                               Virtual Worship Services

           Thursday, December 24th – Christmas Eve Service

Virtual Worship – service provided through G-Chat (register on website to

receive this communication) or Visit our website cokeschapel.org
                         

                          Sermon:     “Finding Christ in Our Christmas”  

                          Scripture:    Luke 2:10-14

                            Sunday, December 27th
 

Virtual Worship – service provided through G-Chat (register on website to receive this communication) or Visit our website cokeschapel.org

                          Sermon:     “Leaving the Manger and into the World”  
                          
Why Virtual? Church Council met on December 9th, and reviewed increase in Covid risk.  They determined in-person worship will be Paused until Coweta’s risk is lower.  
As of Wednesday, December 16, Coweta County is at the RED* level of Risk.

A Note from Pastor Lisa:
This is a difficult decision however we believe you, your safety, and community safety is of utmost importance.  We are working hard to bring meaningful Virtual Worship to you.  I hope you will log in to cokeschapel.org and join us each Sunday!  We have a Special virtual service planned for Christmas Eve!  

*Visit globalepidemics.org and Coweta County Health department, countyindicatororeport.s3.amazonaws.com provides the details of the current risks. Please use the above links to get more information. 
 

A New Series begins in January

A World in Search of Hope

Explore how our faith and the story of Jesus speaks a powerful message of Hope to us in this strange and wonderful time.  We can name the strange – lets learn to name the wonderful that is beneath the surface. Sundays,  January 10th, 17th and 24th.

Grant from the NGUMC

The NGUMC Technology Grant for $ 2,500. awarded to Coke has now been received!
We have placed an order for a cam-corder that does everything we could ever imagine.  Look for the launch of this new system that will improve both visual and sound!

A special thank you to Velda Graydon for providing a video camera for our use in worship for many, many moons!  Velda continues to play a vital role in bringing our virtual worship to you.  Please notice the wonderful clips, visuals that she adds to the worship.  Thank you to Keith Simpson for lending his research, expertise and knowledge!

Thanks be to God for provisions from our Conference that will bless our on-line ministry in many ways!  Sharing Good News is so fun!! Pastor Lisa

Advent Series  “Rediscover Christmas”  Concludes on Christmas Eve.  While this season is vastly different this year, Jesus Christ remains the same.  We pray that this series following the Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love will have helped us discover the certainty of God’s love in uncertain times. 

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Thursday, December 24 – 7:00 pm – Virtual Christmas Eve Service   SEE INFO ABOVE TO PARTICIPATE!  Friday, December 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY
Sunday, December 27 – 1st Sunday After Christmas
                                      – 10:00 am – Virtual Worship 
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 12/28/2020-1/3/2021
Monday, December 28 – No Staff Meeting
Wednesday, December 30 – 5:30 – No Prayer Team
Thursday, December 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE

Angel Tree

Our congregation provided 20 gifts for children whose names were given to us by the ChildCare Center staff. We are now in the process of collecting gifts for eleven children in our community.  These gifts will be delivered the week before Christmas.  Thank you to everyone who has helped make Christmas even more special for these children.

Cokes Chapel members and the Cokes Chapel Child Care Center combined efforts to provide gifts through our Angel tree program.  Together we helped 28 families and 66 children thru Christmas in Coweta (Bridging the Gap). The CCC donated gift cards totaling $1250. 

Also, we are pleased to announce that we have received a $55,500 grant from the State to be spent between now and June for Childcare needs. 
Growing Our Faith…

Monthly projected operating funds needed: $20,400
Actual operating funds collected as of December 22nd: $12,607.29

The following MOTION passed council on Dec 6, 2020 – To approve the budget as it stands. Cokes will function on a negative budget until after the loan renewal.  Finance will then revisit the current budget to make any necessary changes. The motion was approved.

“BEHOLD a child is born and His name shall be IMMANUEL!  Immanuel with an “I” is a transliteration of the original Hebrew word composed of “Immanu” (with us) and El (God), while Emmanuel with an “E” is a transliteration of the Greek “Emmanouel” (emphasis in the source.​​​​Is it Immanuel or Emmanuel? Biblical Meaning and Significance (christianity.com)

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

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
 CURRENT
Paul Snyder
Belle Graydon, (mother of Blair Graydon)
Elaine Lassetter
Judy, extended family of Donna Collins
Pat Harkins brother 
Ralph Hammond (brother-in-law of Michael Ross)
Burt Taylor
Julie (friend of Pat Harkins)
JoAnn (Sandy Cavender’s sister)
Jerry Chappell  (father of Nadja Williamson)
Allan and Nancy Kinnard (son and DIL of Margie Jones)
Sally Jones (mother of Carol Ross)
Richard Harkins (brother of Roger Harkins)
Leigh Cunningham (daughter-in-law (James) of Cornelia)
Larry & Debbie Carter
Betsy, daughter of Margie Jones
Nancy Lenard

ONGOING PRAYERS
Jeff Kemmerer (Sherrie Kemmerer’s husband and Sandra Oliver’s son-in-law)
Stan Smith, Marcia Smith’s husband
Jerry Freeman
Roger Harkins
Mick Moore
Pastor Wayne Ellis, Robin & Family 
Jones Family, Howard & Margie, etal

Continue to pray for one another and for our country for comfort, peace, freedom from anxiety, depression and fear. May God surround, protect and bring us assurance of God’s almighty hand with us during this difficult time.

Our mailing address is:

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