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G Chat February 25, 2021

Posted on Feb 25, 2021 in Weekly Round Up |

 

 

Virtual Worship

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Sunday, February 28, 2021, Second Sunday in Lent
               
     Sermon:     “No Question About It: Jesus Establishes Our Priorities”

    Scripture:     Mark 8:31-38

Why Virtual? On December 9, 2020, Cokes Church Council determined in-person worship will be paused until Coweta County’s risk is lower. As of Thursday, February 25, Coweta County is ranked “Orange” risk level*.  We intend to return to in-person worship, abiding with Covid guidelines, when we reach Yellow Level.  Keep your prayers going and masks on, sanitizing so we can gather again soon!

*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 Lent series:  No Question About It! 

Sundays, through March 21 virtual worship at cokeschapel.org

Growing in faith is a life-task.  We face uncertainty every day, whether in our personal life, in our relationships with others, with decisions and circumstances that require our best, faithful response.  Who do you turn to?  How can we do our level best to respond in ways that will please God and honor Jesus Christ?  
Let’s look to the Word these next forty days of Lent, for direction, comfort, and spiritual teaching that will provide focus, clarity, and joy in knowing we are walking in God’s will.  No Question about it – there are answers in God’s Word!  

*A few Lenten Journey bags are still available at the pavilion to support your intention to grow spiritually throughout Lent.

And more opportunities to grow….
 
 

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Sunday, February 28 – Virtual Worship
                                    – 9:30 am – Inter-generational Sunday 
                                    – Youth “In-Person” Outside Event @ Line Creek
Monday, March 7  – 11:00 am  Zoom Staff Meeting
Wednesday, March 10 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
Sunday, March 14   – Daylight Saving Time Begins
                                  – Virtual Worship
                                  – 9:30 am Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
Wednesday, March 17 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
                                      – 6:30 pm Childcare Board Meeting
                                      – 7:00 pm Outreach Meeting
Sunday, March 21   – Virtual Worship
                                 – 9:30 am Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
                                 – 12:00 pm Trustee Meeting in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, March 24 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
                                      – 7:00 pm Church Council Zoom Meeting
Sunday, March 28   – Virtual Worship
                                  – 9:30 am Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
                                  – 12:00 pm Trustee Meeting  
Wednesday, March 31 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN in Action!!

We have completed the “Blessing Bag” project. The bags were delivered to Bridging the Gap on Tuesday afternoon.  They were delighted to have them. We hope that about 50 disadvantaged/homeless people will receive the blessings contained in each bag.  Being the hands and feet of God helps those who most importantly are in need: but, it is a way we can do exactly what God asks us to do.  
Others were given to Pastor Lisa and Jack for distribution when in Atlanta, to the homeless that they regularly encounter.  
Thank you each for your support of this kind way of showing God’s love. 

“‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”  Matthew 25:35-40

Our March meeting will be March 18, 2021, at 10 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Please wear a mask to protect those who have not been vaccinated.  We plan to meet together for lunch after the meeting at Big Joe’s next to Captain Ds.  We plan to eat outside if the weather permits. 

If members need tax forms, contact Betsy.   

If you go forth in LOVE, you will find your PEACE.    Vivian Snyder, Secretary

From Worship and Pastor Lisa:     Video Camera needs friends….
Cokes Chapel recently was awarded a grant for a state-of-the-art Video Camera for worship and church ministry communications.  

The camera is in hand – God just needs a few willing hands to operate it!  We need a few people who geek out (translation – really love!!) to work with video, sound, and recording.  We are on a learning curve in using this gift to the best of its ability and ours!  
If you would like to become part of the team that provides a vital growing ministry to our church and community, please reach out to Pastor Lisa right away. Text me at 770-598-5066 or email me at ldempsey@cokeschapel.org.
UPPER ROOM  Copies of the March/April Upper Room are available for pick-up in the tub under the pavilion. 

The Jubilee Singers
     In the summer of 1986, almost 35 years ago, a group of men and ladies from Cokes Chapel UMC began going to what was then called Beaulieu Nursing Home in Newnan every Wednesday morning to visit with the residents there.  Soon they began singing hymns with them out of the old Spiritual Life hymnal – and so began the Jubilee Singers.
     We have continued our visits all these years, using the same little book, and singing a lot of the old favorites.  During our weekly visits to what is now Newnan Hospital Nursing and Rehab Center, we recognize residents’ birthdays with cards and songs, and we often give out little gifts on special holidays.  The residents always enjoy the stories and jokes we share with them, and often they have stories to share with us. 
     Because of the pandemic, we have not been to the Nursing Home in almost a year.  We miss these visits so much, as do the residents.  To stay in touch during this hard time, we took cards at Christmas and on Valentine’s Day. 
New Opportunity: for Easter, we have offered to help with the treats and gifts for their Easter Party.  If you would like to be a part of this project, please drop a small check made out to Cokes Chapel UMC, designated for Jubilee Singers (or cash) in an envelope labeled “Jubilee Singers” in the mail slot at the office – or give to Betsy Bagley or Brenda Hanes. 
 

 

Growing Our Faith…

No available financial update this week.  Final February totals will be included in next weeks update.

Financial Snapshot for February, 2021
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $21,783
Actual operating funds collected as of February 17th: $13,727.30

Special Homeless Offering – this Sunday, February 28th.
 
The North Georgia Housing and Homeless Council provides capital and operational grants to organizations throughout the North Georgia Conference that are serving our brothers and sisters in need.
 
By contributing to the Homeless Offering, you are directly supporting ministries and agencies serving those experiencing homelessness and poverty in communities across our state. These organizations might include housing programs, food pantries, and other feeding programs, Habitat for Humanity houses, and many other programs in communities large and small.
 
100% of the Homeless Offering goes to ministries serving persons experiencing poverty. Please prayerfully consider supporting this important work.  Please be sure and designate your giving to the Homeless on your check, and the amount if included in your regular giving.
 
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Proverbs 19:17 NIV

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

Nancy Vermilyea, Finance Chair

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

 

MINISTRY MESSAGE:  INTER-GENERATIONAL & YOUTH MINISTRY, Feb. 24, 2021: 
 
In Inter-generational Ministry, a church-wide Lenten Study began on Sunday, February 21st.  The class is gathering via Zoom on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 am throughout the Lenten season from February 21 through March 28th.  Our focus during this Lenten journey is on the topic of forgiveness.  Using Marjorie Thompson’s book, Forgiveness: A Lenten Study, we are exploring how forgiving others and asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christians.  Last Sunday we studied the “Parable of the Prodigal Son” found in Luke 15 and discussed “Who needs forgiveness?” and “Is forgiveness an individual or communal affair?”  This Sunday we will be studying Psalm 51 and 139 and discussing how forgiveness involves self-examination.
 
In Youth Ministry, we will be gathering in-person for a hike at Line Creek this Sunday, February 28th.  This will be a time for our young people to fellowship and engage God through the gift of God’s creation.
 
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)
 


 

Trustees did not meet in February. Next meeting scheduled March 21, 2021, in the Fellowship Hall 
 

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
Dena Butler, Jackie Simpson, work associate’s wife
Mandy, CCCC pre-K teacher
Kaye Beam
Jane, sister of Tica Spake
David (nephew of Diane Johnson)
Stephanie (friend of Floyd Collins)
Margie Jones Family – daughters Betsy & Nancy, grandson Eric & son-in-law
The Prince Family (friends of the Cox Family)
Hugh & Jeanine Giles

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. We entrust all those we continually remember to You for care, nurture and healing. Teach us to look to You first, to listen and seek Your presence in all things.
May we find peace in placing our faith, hope and trust in You.  Yours is the power to heal, comfort and bring eternal assurance of all things.  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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G Chat February 18, 2021

Posted on Feb 18, 2021 in Weekly Round Up |

A Special Invitation to grow in Faith and Action

Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson continues with the weekly Wesley Covenant prayer 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.

Week 7: Ratified in Heaven

https://vimeo.com/512259361 Bishop Sue is joined by Rev. Dr. Yvette Massey and Rev. Blair Boyd Zant as they conclude this series of conversations on the Covenant Prayer. Hear about their joys, their calls to ministry, and their own “So Be It” moments. 

Conversation Partners
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson, Rev. Dr. Yvette Massey, and Rev. Blair Boyd Zant.

Focus Lines of the Prayer
And the covenant which I have made on earth.
Let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.

So Be It: Our Call to Action
Tap into your calling and let the light of Christ shine through you. 

Breath Prayer
On Earth as It is in Heaven
So Be It

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

 

  

Virtual Worship

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Sunday, February 21, 2021
     
     First Sunday in Lent
               
     Sermon:     “No Question About It: Baptism is Our Response”

    Scripture:     Mark 1:9-15

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, February 17,  Coweta County has moved to the Orange* Risk level.  The good news that many surrounding counties are now also in the lower risk of Orange.  Praying for us to get to the Yellow zone!

*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 Lent series:  Lent: No Question About It! 

Sundays, February 21- March 21 virtual worship at cokeschapel.org

Growing in faith is our life time task.  We face uncertainty every day, whether in our personal life, in our relationships with others, with decisions and circumstances that require our best, faithful responses.  Who do you turn to?  How can we do our level best to respond in ways that will please God and honor Jesus Christ?  
Let’s look to the Word these next forty days of Lent, where we can find direction, comfort, and spiritual teaching that will provide focus, clarity and joy in knowing we are walking in God’s will.  No Question about it – there are answers in God’s Word!  

*A few Lenten Journey bags are still available at the pavilion to support your intention to grow spiritually throughout Lent.

And more opportunities to grow….
 

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! 
Join our Online Lenten Study
that starts THIS SUNDAY!

“Forgiveness: A Lenten Study”

Sunday Mornings         9:30-10:30 AM
via ZOOM
February 21st  –  March 28th

 

Forgiving others and humbly asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christian believers. Lent, a time to reflect on our Christian journey, is an appropriate time to deepen our understanding and practice of forgiveness. In six brief chapters, we will address such questions as the following:

  • Is forgiveness a Christian duty under all circumstances? Or are there situations when Christians do not need to forgive?
  • Is forgiveness a matter between individuals, or is it meaningful only in the context of communities?
  • Is forgiving the best route to healing for the injured?
  • How do we get past emotional barriers to real forgiveness?

 
With clarity, insight, and sensitivity, this book is the perfect resource for examining both our ability to forgive and our own need for forgiveness.
—From “Forgiveness,” Back Cover
 
TO REGISTER:  Contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com by Saturday, February 20th to receive the Zoom login information.
BOOK:  Forgiveness: A Lenten Study, by Marjorie Thompson; Please order the book independently from online book sellers.
 
 

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Sunday, February 21   – Virtual Worship
                                     – 9:30 am Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
Monday, February 22  – 11:00 am  Zoom Staff Meeting
Wednesday, February 24 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
                                           – 7:00 PM Church Council Zoom meeting
Sunday, February 28 – Virtual Worship
                                     – 9:30 am – Inter-generational Sunday                                                                                               – Youth “In-Person” Outside Event – TBD
Monday, March 7  – 11:00 am  Zoom Staff Meeting
Wednesday, March 10 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
Sunday, March 14   – Daylight Saving Time Begins
                                  – Virtual Worship
                                  – 9:30 am Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
Wednesday, March 17 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
                                      – 6:30 pm Childcare Board Meeting
                                      – 7:00 om Outreach Meeting
Sunday, March 21   – Virtual Worship
                                  – 9:30 am Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
Wednesday, March 24 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
                                                   – 7:00 pm Church Council Zoom Meeting
Sunday, March 28   – Virtual Worship
                                  – 9:30 am Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
                                  – 12:00 pm Trustee Meeting  
Wednesday, March 31 – 5:30 pm Prayer Team

Video Camera needs friends….
Cokes Chapel recently was awarded a grant for a state-of-the-art Video Camera for worship and church ministry communications.  The camera is in hand – God just needs a few willing hands to operate it!  We need a few people who geek out (translation – really love!!) to work with video, sound and recording.  We are on a learning curve in using this gift to the best of its ability and ours!  
If you would like to become part of the team that provides a vital growing ministry to our church and community, please reach out to Pastor Lisa right away. Text me at 770-598-5066 or email me at ldempsey@cokeschapel.org.
 

UPPER ROOM

Copies of the March/April Upper Room are available for pick-up in the tub under the pavilion. 

Dear Church Family, 
In this time of sheltering in, your Worship Team is providing an interactive Lenten opportunity.  You are loved, missed and an important part of Cokes Chapel!  Your worship team planned, wrote, sorted and packed over 70 Lenten bags for church and childcare. 
 
There are a few Lenten Journey Bags still available for pickup at the pavilion by the church office that provide suggestions for the spiritual disciplines of prayer; scripture memorization; fasting; serving (don’t miss the Journey around the World!!); repentance and worship. ​ 
 
Finally, join Pastor Lisa weekly on Mondays for a Lenten video reflection.  Video will be made available through G-Chat and posted on the cokeschapel.org website.

We pray that you will take part in this season of preparation in ways that allows Easter to be more meaningful and joyous in every way!

Your Worship team,
Brenda Hanes, Vivian Snyder, Ann Navin, Arianna Smith, Carma McCallie and Pastor Lisa.   Special thank you to Velda for the design and printing of materials!
 

The Jubilee Singers
     In the summer of 1986, almost 35 years ago, a group of men and ladies from Cokes Chapel UMC began going to what was then called Beaulieu Nursing Home in Newnan every Wednesday morning to visit with the residents there.  Soon they began singing hymns with them out of the old Spiritual Life hymnal – and so began the Jubilee Singers.
     We have continued our visits all these years, using the same little book, and singing a lot of the old favorites.  During our weekly visits to what is now Newnan Hospital Nursing and Rehab Center, we recognize residents’ birthdays with cards and songs, and we often give out little gifts on special holidays.  The residents always enjoy the stories and jokes we share with them, and often they have stories to share with us. 
     Because of the pandemic, we have not been to the Nursing Home in almost a year.  We miss these visits so much, as do the residents.  To stay in touch during this hard time, we took cards at Christmas and on Valentines Day.  For Easter we have offered to help with the treats and gifts for their Easter Party.  If you would like to be a part of this project, please drop a small check designated for Jubilee Singers (or cash) in an envelope labeled “Jubilee Singers” in the mail slot at the office – or give to Betsy Bagley or Brenda Hanes. 
 

 

Growing Our Faith…

Financial Snapshot for February, 2021
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $21,783
Actual operating funds collected as of February 3rd: $13,727.30

Special Homeless Offering – Sunday, February 28th.
 
The North Georgia Housing and Homeless Council provides capital and operational grants to organizations throughout the North Georgia Conference who are serving our brothers and sisters in need.
 
By contributing to the Homeless Offering, you are directly supporting ministries and agencies serving those experiencing homelessness and poverty in communities across our state. These organizations might include housing programs, food pantries and other feeding programs, Habitat for Humanity houses, and many other programs in communities large and small.
 
100% of the Homeless Offering goes to ministries serving persons experiencing poverty. Please prayerfully consider supporting this important work.
 
Proverbs 19:17 NIV

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.

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

Nancy Vermilyea, Finance Chair

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

 

MINISTRY MESSAGE:  INTER-GENERATIONAL & YOUTH MINISTRY, Feb. 17, 2021: 
 
In Inter-generational Ministry, a church-wide Lenten Study will begin this Sunday, February 21st.  The class will gather via Zoom on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 am throughout the Lenten season from February 21 through March 28th.  Our focus during this Lenten journey will be on the topic of forgiveness.  Using Marjorie Thompson’s book, Forgiveness: A Lenten Study, we will explore how forgiving others and asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christians.  If you are interested in joining the study, please contact Kim Reindl (kim.reindl@gmail.com) by Saturday, February 20th.
 
In Youth Ministry, we recently gathered via Zoom for a “Super Sunday” time of fellowship!  We engaged in some friendly online competition that involved a true/false quiz, viewing and voting on, in our opinion, the best Super Bowl commercial of all time (it was a tie between the E-Trade Talking Baby commercial of 2008, and the Larry Bird vs. Michael Jordan McDonald’s commercial of 1993), and an in-home scavenger hunt!  It was great just to be together (even if virtually) to share in some fun!  On February 28th the Youth are scheduled to gather in-person for a hike at Line Creek.
 
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)
 

Scholarship Opportunity from our Insurance Company :

                                            

Dear Valued Customer,
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The CM CARES Religious Scholars program supports full and part-time graduate and doctoral students who are committed to ministry as a career. Scholars of all faiths are encouraged to apply.
  • 25 scholarship winners will each receive $2,500 to help pay for tuition, fees, books or other costs of attending school full-time during the 2021-22 academic year. 
  • The application period runs February 9 through April 6, 2021, so students should apply as soon as possible. Winners will be announced in June.
 
   Scholarship applications must be submitted by April 6, 2021. 
On behalf of the entire Church Mutual® family, thank you. The CM CARES Religious Scholars program can make a real difference in the lives of deserving students, ensuring that your faith continues to flourish for future generations.
Sincerely,Richard V. Poirier      President and CEO. Church Mutual Insurance Company

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
Dena Butler, Jackie Simpson, work associate’s wife
Mandy, CCCC pre-K teacher
Kaye Beam
Jane, sister of Tica Spake
Al Warren (settling in at Benton House)
David (nephew of Diane Johnson)
Stephanie (friend of Floyd Collins)
Margie Jones Family – daughters Betsy & Nancy, grandson Eric & son-in-law
The Prince Family (friends of the Cox Family)
Hugh & Jeanine Giles

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. Lord we trust in you alone for our every need.  Teach us in these coming days of Lent to look to you first, to listen to you and seek your presence in all things.
Remind us to seat our faith, hope and trust in You.  Yours is the power to heal, comfort and bring eternal assurance of all things.  May God surround, protect and reveal Your healing presence.  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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G Chat February 11, 2021

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in Weekly Round Up |

A Special Invitation to grow in Faith and Action

Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson continues with the weekly Wesley Covenant prayer 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.

Week 6: So Be It

https://vimeo.com/509543707   This week Bishop Sue is joined by her friend and colleague Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey. Bishop Harvey serves the Louisiana Annual Conference and is President of the United Methodist Council of Bishops. They discuss the next lines of the Covenant Prayer: And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it.”

Conversation Partners
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson and Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey

Focus Lines of the Prayer
And now, O glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
thou art mine, and I am thine.
So be it.”

So Be It: Our Call to Action
Hold each other more tenderly and love each other as people claimed by God. 

Related Scripture
Isaiah 43

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

 

  

Virtual Worship

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

 

Sunday, February 14, 2021
     
     Transfiguration Sunday
               
     Sermon:     “Behold the Son”

    Scripture:     Mark 9:2-9

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 Thursday, February 11,  Coweta County has moved to the Orange* Risk level.

*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. 

                                              

 
Ash Wednesday* begins our season of Lent on Wednesday, February 17
                 A New Lent series:  Lent: No Question About It! 
Sundays, February 21- March 21 virtual worship at cokeschapel.org

Growing in faith is our life time task.  We face uncertainty every day, whether in our personal life, in our relationships with others, with decisions and circumstances that require our best, faithful responses.  Who do you turn to?  How can we do our level best to respond in ways that will please God and honor Jesus Christ?  
Let’s look to the Word these next forty days of Lent, where we can find direction, comfort, and spiritual teaching that will provide focus, clarity and joy in knowing we are walking in God’s will.  No Question about it – there are answers in God’s Word!  

*Read below about our Lenten Journey bag now available, including: Your Ash Wednesday worship bulletin, materials for worship as well as other opportunities for you to grow spiritually throughout the Lenten season.

And more opportunities to grow….
 

REGISTER NOW for Our Online Lenten Study!

 

“Forgiveness: A Lenten Study”

Last Week to Register – By Friday, February 12th

This is a church-wide study! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
 

         Sunday Mornings      9:30-10:30 AM         via ZOOM

Begins Feb. 21st-March 28th
 

Forgiving others and humbly asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christian believers. Lent, a time to reflect on our Christian journey, is an appropriate time to deepen our understanding and practice of forgiveness. In six brief chapters, we will address such questions as the following:

  • Is forgiveness a Christian duty under all circumstances? Or are there situations when Christians do not need to forgive?
  • Is forgiveness a matter between individuals, or is it meaningful only in the context of communities?
  • Is forgiving the best route to healing for the injured?
  • How do we get past emotional barriers to real forgiveness?

 
With clarity, insight, and sensitivity, this book is the perfect resource for examining both our ability to forgive and our own need for forgiveness.
—From “Forgiveness,” Back Cover
 
TO REGISTER:  Contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com
BOOK COST:  $11.00; Please Register by Feb. 12th to be included in the book order.  Otherwise, you may purchase your book independently from online book sellers.

Missing Bible Study and fellowship?  
Join us each week 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 will begin our study on Forgiveness next week. Questions? Contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com
We hope to “see” you this Sunday!
 
 

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Now thru Tuesday, February 16th – Pick up Lenten Journey Bags under the Pavilion

Saturday, February 13 – 9:00-3:00  Boy Scout Food Drive @ Cokes Chapel Pavilion
Sunday, February 14   – Virtual Worship 
                                     – 9:30 am  Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
Monday, February 15  – President’s Day – Church Office Closed – No Staff Meeting
Wednesday, February 17                                                                                                  
                            – ASH WEDNESDAY video available all day – cokeschapel.org
                                     – 12:00 pm – Virtual Worship, those able invited to join together virtually
                                     – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
Sunday, February 21   – Virtual Worship
                                     – 9:30 am Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
Monday, February 22  – 11:00 am  Zoom Staff Meeting
Wednesday, February 24 
                                     – 5:30 pm Prayer Team
                                     – 7:00 PM Church Council Zoom meeting
Sunday, February 28 – Virtual Worship
                                     – 9:30 am – Inter-generational Sunday                                                                                               – Youth “In-Person” Outside Event – TBD

Video Camera needs friends….
Cokes Chapel recently was awarded a grant for a state-of-the-art Video Camera for worship and church ministry communications.  The camera is in hand – God just needs a few willing hands to operate it!  We need a few people who geek out (translation – really love!!) to work with video, sound and recording.  We are on a learning curve in using this gift to the best of its ability and ours!  
If you would like to become part of the team that provides a vital growing ministry to our church and community, please reach out to Pastor Lisa right away. Text me at 770-598-5066 or email me at ldempsey@cokeschapel.org.
 

UPPER ROOM – Copies of the January/February Upper Room are available for pick-up under the pavilion.  Large print copies have arrived and are available now.

Plan Your Lenten Journey Now:

Dear Church Family, 
In this time of sheltering in, your Worship Team is providing an interactive Lenten opportunity.  You are loved, missed and an important part of Cokes Chapel!  Your worship team planned, wrote, sorted and packed over 70 Lenten bags for church and childcare. 
 
In each Lenten Journey Bag are suggestions for the spiritual disciplines of prayer; scripture memorization; fasting; serving (don’t miss the Journey around the World!!); repentance and worship. ​ 
 
Each Journey bag has: 
  • weekly suggestions in each spiritual discipline for practice and growth
    • Ash Wednesday Bulletin with items for Wednesday Feb. 27th virtual worship, including 2 fabric lent crosses, a candle, an olive wood cross and communion.
    • If you need more than the 2 fabric crosses included, extra Crosses are inside containers.

 
Pick Up your Journey Bag* today, then begin your Lenten Journey 
Wednesday, February 17 for Ash Wednesday Virtual Worship
6 am through evening at cokeschapel.org.  
We encourage those able to gather virtually at noon to worship as a community.
Finally, join Pastor Lisa weekly on Mondays for a Lenten video reflection.
We pray that you will take part in this season of preparation in ways that allows Easter to be more meaningful and joyous in every way!

Your Worship team,
Brenda Hanes, Vivian Snyder, Ann Navin, Arianna Smith, Carma McCallie and Pastor Lisa.   Special thank you to Velda for the design and printing of materials!

*Lenten Journey Bag is now available for pick up at the Pavilion in the blue tub. If you need a delivery to your home, please text Pastor Lisa (770) 598-5066 to arrange for a drop off.
 

Blessing Bags

The ladies of the UMW would like to thank everyone who contributed items for the “blessing” bags.  You were so generous, as always, and we have now completed our needs.  We will meet again soon and prepare the bags for distribution.  Hopefully these bags will help people in need in our community and surrounding areas.  Thanks again and everyone stay safe until we can once again be together.
God Bless –
Sherba Peek

Update on our missionaries  —  

 – Allie and David Houle in Thailand – We will keep you updated about the Houles’ quest to adopt a little girl in an orphanage in Pattaya.  Prayers are needed as the adoption process in Thailand can be exceptionally long and complicated.

  – Amanda and Matt Hadden in South Dakota – In a recent blog, concerning their community, Matt said, “Next year we will be diving into new aspects of ministry through the medical program that we have been building and developing. We have great plans to pick back up with the summer camp, jails, meals, children’s discipleship and vocational ministries, and whatever else He allows us to open back up.”

  – Caleb and Eva Earle – The young couple married January 3rd and are now living in Tennessee.  They are hoping to have the necessary paperwork completed by April and can then work to get back to Italy.

 
                                                                     

HELP THE HUNGRY IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY
 
The Scouts of Troop 2193 and Pack 2293 invite you to join them in a 

Drive-Through Food Drive to Benefit Bridging the Gap

 
Please Donate Non-Perishable items on:
 
Date:         Saturday, February 13, 2021

Location:  Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church
                  4096 Lower Fayetteville Road
                  Sharpsburg, GA 30277

Time:         9 AM to 3 PM


 
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Growing Our Faith…

Financial Snapshot for February, 2021
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $21,783
Actual operating funds collected as of February 3rd: $10,547.30

Malachi 3:10 NIV
10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

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

Nancy Vermilyea, Finance Chair

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

 

                                            

              
 

Dear Valued Customer,
 
CM CARES® Foundation is offering 25 scholarships of $2,500 each to religious scholars — and we’re asking for your assistance to spread the word!
 
The CM CARES Religious Scholars program supports full and part-time graduate and doctoral students who are committed to ministry as a career. Scholars of all faiths are encouraged to apply.
 
  • 25 scholarship winners will each receive $2,500 to help pay for tuition, fees, books or other costs of attending school full-time during the 2021-22 academic year. 
  • The application period runs February 9 through April 6, 2021, so students should apply as soon as possible. Winners will be announced in June.
Please share this information with students, staff, and faculty as well as with your contacts at other institutions of higher learning that offer advanced degrees in theology, ministry or other religious fields of study. 
 
Please share this information with students, staff, and faculty as well as with your contacts at other institutions of higher learning that offer advanced degrees in theology, ministry or other religious fields of study. 
 
                     Scholarship applications must be submitted by April 6, 2021. 
 
On behalf of the entire Church Mutual® family, thank you. The CM CARES Religious Scholars program can make a real difference in the lives of deserving students, ensuring that your faith continues to flourish for future generations.
 
Sincerely,Richard V. Poirier

President and CEO

Church Mutual Insurance Company

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
The Prince Family (friends of the Cox Family)
Hugh & Jeanine Giles

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 the Bomba Family on the loss of Kelly’s father, William Loyd Odom on February 3, 2021.

Sympathy to our extended Cokes family through the Scouting ministry, as we pray for the Neundorfer family on the passing of Oscar Neundorfer. In past years, Oscar had served in many capacities with the Cokes Chapel Scouting, from Den leader in the Cub Scouts to Assistant Scoutmaster for the Troup. We remember in gratefulness his life, and give thanks for God’s accompaniment in this loss.

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. Lord we trust in you alone for our every need.  Teach us in these coming days of Lent to look to you first, to listen to you and seek your presence in all things.
Remind us to seat our faith, hope and trust in You.  Yours is the power to heal, comfort and bring eternal assurance of all things.  May God surround, protect and reveal Your healing presence.  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
Merlene Smith c/o Benton House 25 Newnan Lakes Blvd Newnan, GA. 30263
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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G Chat February 4, 2021

Posted on Feb 4, 2021 in Weekly Round Up |

A Special Invitation to grow in Faith and Action

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:

Week 5: I Freely and Heartily Yield All Things

https://vimeo.com/507074163

This week Bishop Sue is joined by Rev. Scott Parrish to discuss one of the most challenging lines in the prayer, “I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.”

Conversation Partners
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson and Rev. Scott Parrish

Focus Lines of the Prayer
Let me be full, let me be empty.
Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily yield all things
to thy pleasure and disposal.

So Be It: Our Call to Action
Let go of the grandiose and deal with the small, simple things in front of us that we can do with great love.

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

 

  

Virtual Worship

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

 

Sunday, February 7, 2021
                     
     Sermon:     “Proclaiming the Fullness of God”

    Scripture:     Isaiah 40: 21-31

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, February 7,  Coweta County remains at  RED* Risk level.

*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. 

                                              

 
Ash Wednesday* begins our season of Lent on Wednesday, February 17
A New Lent series:  Lent: No Question About It! 
Sundays, February 21- March 21 virtual worship at cokeschapel.org

Growing in faith is our life time task.  We face uncertainty every day, whether in our personal life, in our relationships with others, with decisions and circumstances that require our best, faithful responses.  Who do you turn to?  How can we do our level best to respond in ways that will please God and honor Jesus Christ?  
Let’s look to the Word these next forty days of Lent, where we can find direction, comfort, and spiritual teaching that will provide focus, clarity and joy in knowing we are walking in His will.  No Question about it – there are answers in God’s Word!  

*Read below about our Lenten Journey bag now available.  Your Ash Wednesday worship bulletin, materials for worship as well as other opportunities for you to grow spiritually.

 

REGISTER NOW for Our Online Lenten Study!

 

“Forgiveness: A Lenten Study”

This is a church-wide study! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Sunday Mornings

9:30-10:30 AM

via ZOOM

Begins Feb. 21st-March 28th
 

Forgiving others and humbly asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christian believers. Lent, a time to reflect on our Christian journey, is an appropriate time to deepen our understanding and practice of forgiveness. In six brief chapters, we will address such questions as the following:

  • Is forgiveness a Christian duty under all circumstances? Or are there situations when Christians do not need to forgive?
  • Is forgiveness a matter between individuals, or is it meaningful only in the context of communities?
  • Is forgiving the best route to healing for the injured?
  • How do we get past emotional barriers to real forgiveness?

 
With clarity, insight, and sensitivity, this book is the perfect resource for examining both our ability to forgive and our own need for forgiveness.
—From “Forgiveness,” Back Cover
 
TO REGISTER:  Contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com
BOOK COST:  $11.00; Please Register by Feb. 12th to be included in the book order.  Otherwise, you may purchase your book independently from online book sellers.

Missing Bible Study and fellowship?  
Join us each week 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!
 
 

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Now thru Tuesday, February 16th – Pick up Lenten Journey Bags under the Pavilion

Sunday, February 7  – Virtual Worship
                                   – 9:30 am – Inter-generational Sunday School Class via Zoom
                                   – Youth Gathering via Zoom
Monday, February 8 – 11:00 am – Zoom Staff Meeting
Wednesday, February 10 – Prayer Team
Saturday, February 13 – 9:00-3:00 – Boy Scout Food Drive @ Cokes Chapel Pavilion
Sunday, February 14 – Virtual Worship
                                    – 9:30 am – Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
Monday, February 15 – President’s Day – Church Office Closed – No Staff Meeting
Wednesday, February 17 – Prayer Team
Sunday, February 21 – Virtual Worship
                                     – 9:30 am – Inter-generational Sunday School via Zoom
Monday, February 22 – 11:00 am – Zoom Staff Meeting
Wednesday, February 24 – Prayer Team
Sunday, February 28 – Virtual Worship
                                     – 9:30 am – Inter-generational Sunday
                                                  – Youth In-Person Outside Event – TBD
 
 

UPPER ROOM – Copies of the January/February Upper Room are available for pick-up under the pavilion.  Large print copies have arrived and are available now.

Plan Your Lenten Journey Now:

Dear Church Family, 
In this time of sheltering in, your Worship Team is providing an interactive Lenten opportunity.  You are loved, missed and an important part of Cokes Chapel!  Your worship team planned, wrote, sorted and packed over 70 Lenten bags for church and childcare. 
 
In each Lenten Journey Bag are suggestions for the spiritual disciplines of prayer; scripture memorization; fasting; serving (don’t miss the Journey around the World!!); repentance and worship. ​ 
 
Each Journey bag has: 
  • weekly suggestions in each spiritual discipline for practice and growth
    • Ash Wednesday Bulletin with items for Wednesday Feb. 27th virtual worship, including 2 fabric lent crosses, a candle, an olive wood cross and communion.
    • If you need more than the 2 fabric crosses included, extra Crosses are inside containers.

 
Pick Up your Journey Bag* today, then begin your Lenten Journey 
Wednesday, February 17 for Ash Wednesday Virtual Worship
6 am through evening at cokeschapel.org.  
We encourage those able to gather virtually at noon to worship as a community.
Finally, join Pastor Lisa weekly on Mondays for a Lenten video reflection.
We pray that you will take part in this season of preparation in ways that allows Easter to be more meaningful and joyous in every way!

Your Worship team,
Brenda Hanes, Vivian Snyder, Ann Navin, Arianna Smith, Carma McCallie and Pastor Lisa.   Special thank you to Velda for the design and printing of materials!

*Lenten Journey Bag is now available for pick up at the Pavilion in the blue tub. If you need a delivery to your home, please text Pastor Lisa (770) 598-5066 to arrange for a drop off.

 

UMW Collecting for Blessing Bags

UMW is in need of the following items for “blessing bags” that can be kept in your car for distribution to those in need, or homeless. 
– small bottles of shampoo
– lotion
– deodorant
– combs
If you would like to make a donation by check, please indicate on the check that you’d like to donate to “Homeless Blessing Bags”.  

Update on our missionaries  —  

 – Allie and David Houle in Thailand – We will keep you updated about the Houles’ quest to adopt a little girl in an orphanage in Pattaya.  Prayers are needed as the adoption process in Thailand can be exceptionally long and complicated.

  – Amanda and David Hadden in South Dakota – In a recent blog, concerning their community, Matt said, “Next year we will be diving into new aspects of ministry through the medical program that we have been building and developing. We have great plans to pick back up with the summer camp, jails, meals, children’s discipleship and vocational ministries, and whatever else He allows us to open back up.”

  – Caleb and Eva Earle – The young couple married January 3rd and are now living in Tennessee.  They are hoping to have the necessary paperwork completed by April and can then work to get back to Italy.

 
                                                                     

HELP THE HUNGRY IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY
 
The Scouts of Troop 2193 and Pack 2293 invite you to join them in a 

Drive-Through Food Drive to Benefit Bridging the Gap

 
Please Donate Non-Perishable items on:
 
Date:         Saturday, February 13, 2021

Location:  Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church
                  4096 Lower Fayetteville Road
                  Sharpsburg, GA 30277

Time:         9 AM to 3 PM


 
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Growing Our Faith…

Financial Snapshot for January, 2021
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $21,783
Actual operating funds collected as of January 31st: $12,112.30

Financial Snapshot for February, 2021
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $21,783
Actual operating funds collected as of February 3rd: $5,460.00

Malachi 3:10 NIV
10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

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

Nancy Vermilyea, Finance Chair

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

MINISTRY MESSAGE:  INTER-GENERATIONAL & YOUTH MINISTRY, Feb. 3, 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 coming Sunday we will study John 14:8-14 and reflect on what it means to say when we see Jesus and know Jesus, we see and know the character of God.  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 that focuses on “Forgiveness.”  EVERYONE is invited to join in!  This Lenten study will begin on Sunday, February 21st and run for six weeks, through Sunday March 28th.  Look for more information in this issue of the G-Chat!
 
In Youth Ministry, this Sunday, February 7th, we will gather via Zoom for a “Super Sunday” time of fun and fellowship!  We will engage in some friendly online competition with games and prizes as we gear up for the big game!
 
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
Jack Carter
Hugh & Jeanine Giles
Marie Allen
Clayton & Pat Smith (parents of Kim Reindl)
Pat Harkins brother and sister in law
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 MIcheal Ross and his sister Nancy, children Rob and Stacey, and family on the recent passing of his brother-in-law, Ralph Hammond.

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.  
May our change in leadership look to You for guidance and wisdom, listening and acting as You would have us to do. 
Lord, while there are leaders and decision makers of our nation we look to, may we always look to You as our ultimate one that we depend on and take our lead from.  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 to us, our leadership and nation.  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
Merlene Smith 25 Newnan Lakes Blvd.c/o Benton House Newnan, GA. 30263
Joyce Taylor 152 Riva Ridge Ln   Newnan, GA 30263-6713
Al Warren 14 Hampshire Ln   Newnan, GA 30265-6058
 
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