V.I.P –  “In-Person” Worship in our Sanctuary 
resumes this week:          Sunday, October 11 at             NEW TIME: 10:00 am

As we return to indoor worship, we will continue social distancing, masks, and sanitizer in consideration of one another’s health safety.  Thank you for abiding by these guidelines!  For those who are remaining sheltered in, we hope to bring you worship “live” so you are with us at 10:00 am.  If we are unable to accomplish that, we will be providing a video as being currently done.  

Look for the special notice coming your way titled “Returning to Inside Worship” from Pastor Lisa for further details.

October can provide a fresh focus for our prayer life through scripture, teaching, and practice.  Let’s saturate our hearts and lives with prayer for the benefit of our soul and to the glory of God.  May this season be full of the presence of God as we pray, grow, witness, and serve one another and the world! 

Peace, Pastor Lisa

Worship Information

Sunday, October 11th –  Scripture:  Psalm 105: 1-6, 37-45
                                         Sermon:  “Remembering as a Way”
 We will continue to maintain our Covid guidelines of social distancing, wearing masks, as well as other items you can read about here:  https://www.cokeschapel.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Worship-Guidelines-for-Individuals.pdf
https://www.cokeschapel.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Guidelines-for-Individuals.pdf

Donations Needed!
 
Candy and Trinkets are needed for Fall Celebrations in the
Cokes Chapel Childcare Center.
 
Given current restrictions both within the Cokes Chapel Childcare Center (CCCC) and the church due to COVID-19, the annual Trunk-or-Treat children’s event will not take place this year.  In lieu of the event, the CCCC will host several fall activities within their individual classrooms. 
 
As a Cokes Chapel family, we still have the opportunity to support the work of our CCCC through the donations of candy and prizes/trinkets.  During the month of October, please bring any donations with you to worship on Sunday mornings or drop them off in the plastic bin outside the church office.  THANK YOU!
 

Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 AM – Worship in the Sanctuary & by radio in the parking lot
Sunday, October 11 –  Prayer Partner Zoom Meeting – 5:00-5:45 pm 
Monday, October 12 – Columbus Day – Office Closed – No Staff Meeting
Monday, October 12 – Weekly Evening Labyrinth Group – 6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 13 – Weekly Daytime Labyrinth Group – 10-11:30 am
Sunday, October 18 – 10:00 AM – Worship in the Sanctuary & by radio in the parking lot 
Sunday, October 18 – Youth Gathering at Youth House – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Monday, October 19 – Weekly Evening Labyrinth Group – 6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 20 – Weekly Daytime Labyrinth Group – 10-11:30 am
Sunday, October 25 – 10:00 AM – Worship in the Sanctuary & by radio in the parking lot
Sunday, October 25 – Youth Praise Pop-Ins – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Monday, October 26 – Finance Committee Meeting – 6:30 PM – Fellowship Hall
Monday, October 26 – Weekly Evening Labyrinth Group – 6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 27 – Weekly Daytime Labyrinth Group – 10-11:30 am
Wednesday, October 28 – Council Meeting – 6:30-8:30 pm – Fellowship Hall

Note For All Building Users:  Our guidelines from Church Council still remain in place for social distancing, masks and sanitary cleaning following use.

Remember to contact Brenda in the office at office@cokeschapel.org or request meeting space and assure no conflict of use.  Please do not announce meetings without clearing the date and time with the office.

Thanksgiving Baskets
We will again be helping people in our community to have a special Thanksgiving dinner.  Due to the corona virus and our desire to keep everyone safe, we are going to provide gift cards to families.  They will use the grocery cards to buy their own food, and it will not be necessary for our folks to spend so much time in stores.
HOW to participate: To donate money to purchase gift cards for food, please give funds to Caroline Huckaby or Betsy Bagley.  If you prefer to write a check to the church, be sure to designate “Thanksgiving Food” on the “for” line on your check.  

Growing Your Faith Through GENEROSITY

2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

October is stewardship month for 2020.  What is stewardship?  Christian stewardship is the free choice and joyful activity as a believer (read the Apostle’s Creed) and member of this community/church, Cokes Chapel UMC, in the management of ALL of LIFE AND LIFE’S RESOURCES FOR GOD’S PURPOSE to build the KINGDOM here on earth.
 
We are responsible for all things freely given to us.  We make choices every day regarding how we will proceed in life.  It is a God given personal choice.  But, do we always make those choices as disciples of Jesus Christ.  That is our dilemma! For the next few weeks in GChat we will focus on the following scenario:    

A wealthy man was preparing to leave on a trip when he learned of a family that had suffered a great loss and was nearly destitute. He had compassion on them but was pressed to depart so he called for his son and gave him a check, saying: “I am leaving on a trip and I have compassion for the family who has suffered such a loss. Please take this check, keep what you need for your own expenses and give the remainder to this family as a gift from me. If you are still in need, tell me. Remember, I love you and will always take care of you.”

After the father departed, the son cashed the check, then he took the funds and…  How will this story end?  Follow us on a weekly journey of a generosity parable. 

Take a few minutes and consider: How would you finish this story?

Rodin, Scott Dr. R, (2018, April17-19, The Outcome Conf, Dallas, TX) A Generosity Parable/How will you write your story’s ending? Retrieved from https://outcomesmagazine.com/a-generosity-parable/

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE REPORT

Growing  Our Faith…
Monthly projected operating funds needed: $20,400
Actual operating funds collected as of  October 6th: $9,600
 
Matthew 6: 21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  Thank you for your heartfelt generous contributions.

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

MINISTRY MESSAGE:  INTER-GENERATIONAL & YOUTH MINISTRY, October 7, 2020: 
 
In Inter-generational Ministry, the month of October kicks off our Prayer Partnerships!  This week, participants, made up of both youth and adults, will receive Prayer Packets with Scripture references on prayer, inspirational quotes about prayer, information about praying for others, and information about their prayer partner.   Also, once a month with our first meeting being this Sunday, October 11^th, participants will gather via Zoom to learn more about a specific prayer focus, as well as have an opportunity to meet and share with their partner in a “breakout room.”  Partners are asked to pray for each other on a daily basis throughout the months of October through December. 
 
In this week’s Inter-generational Sunday School lesson, we will read about faith, salvation, and righteousness as found in Romans 10:5-13.  The lesson focuses on how our Christian confession that “Jesus is Lord” is our claim to righteousness, and hence relationship with God. If you would like to be included in the email list and receive this lesson, please contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com.  Each lesson includes Bible facts to help enlighten your study, questions for thought and reflection, as well as opportunity for spiritual practice. 
 
In Youth Ministry, several of our youth will be participating in Prayer Partnerships which begin this week.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to grow in faith through a focus on prayer which involves both praying for others and experiencing the power of being prayed for.  In the coming weeks, our youth will be engaged in times of fellowship (in-person gathering on Oct. 18) and service (“Praise Pop-Ins” on Oct. 25).  More information and updates on these ministry gatherings will unfold in the coming weeks.
 
Finally, in Children’s Ministry, given current restrictions both within the Cokes Chapel Childcare Center (CCCC) and the church due to COVID-19, the annual Trunk-or-Treat children’s event will not take place this year.  In lieu of the event, the CCCC will host several fall activities within their individual classrooms.  As a Cokes Chapel family, we still have the opportunity to support the work of our CCCC through the donations of candy and prizes/trinkets.  During the month of October, please bring any donations with you to worship on Sunday mornings or drop them off in the plastic bin outside the church office.
 
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)

  Labyrinth groups have begun!  
We currently have 12 participants in our evening and day groups.  If you still are interested, each weekly event is stand alone, so you can join in now and take part.  Contact Pastor Lisa at 770-598-5066 or email at ldempsey@cokeschapel.org

BUILDING USE AND ENTRY

Reminder:  Cokes Chapel Childcare is now using the Worship Center for classrooms to accommodate our social distance requirements.

Due to our Child Safety Policy, until further notice, Monday-Friday, no entry allowed through the worship center doors between 6:00 am and 6:30 pm.  No exceptions.  Should you need to access the Worship Center, please check in through the CCCC office to gain entry.  

PRAYER TEAM

Cokes Chapel Prayer Team is praying for all of 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 & PRAYERSCURRENT

Burt Taylor
Julie (friend of Pat Harkins)
Deb Wilder’s sister
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)
Craig Cox
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
Glenn Etheridge (Pastor)

We Praise God! For Stan Smith’s recent report from the oncologist, who said he was cancer free following treatments and surgery.  He will continue to follow Doctor’s direction for further oversight. 

SYMPATHY

Sympathy to Larry and Debbie Carter, infant son Oliver, and extended family, on the death of Cera Carter on Wednesday, October 29.
 
Sympathy to Lorraine and Paul Burt on the recent passing of her father, Bob Caldwell in Ohio.

Prayers for those facing new hurricane threats in the gulf, those recovering from Hurricane Sally and flooding.  Continue prayers for our west coast fires, those serving and fighting these dangerous circumstances. For those feeling unrest and fear over social injustice, that peace would reign and violence would stop. Prayers our children, youth, teachers and parents as school resumes.  Prayers for our Child Care staff and families for continued health, protection.  
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.

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Join us in October for a month-long focus on prayer.  Through Jesus’ teaching, we know how important prayer is to our faith life.  Prayer is a sacred time when we open our spirit to the Holy Spirit to reveal, teach, comfort, and heal, meeting us where we are in our needs.  There will be opportunities for community prayer, individual prayer, walking prayer (the Labyrinth).  There will be opportunities to pray for each other and share prayers with others even as we social distance.  

Weekly Prayer Labyrinth Groups – Our weekly discussion and reflection groups will meet on Zoom*, utilizing a finger labyrinth, which is yet another way to participate in prayer any where, any time by using a print out of a labyrinth.  Then, all participants will have a week to walk the outdoor labyrinth at their convenience with a particular focus, or intention.

October sermons will offer times of reflection on the ways God makes way for our best life to come into our spirits.

Yet another opportunity, as Kim is working to form Prayer Partners through out the church. All ages are encouraged to join in this short term commitment! Other fun and engaging events are listed in her information below.

This season in our lives is proving to be challenging on so many levels.  These offerings are given with the prayer that through multiple opportunities, we can saturate our hearts and lives with prayer for the benefit of our soul and to the glory of God.  May October be full of the presence of God as we pray, grow, witness and serve one another and the world! 

Peace, Pastor Lisa

 
Schedule for weekly Prayer Labyrinth Zoom* gatherings:  

Evening – Mondays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26     6:30-8:00 p.m.
Daytime – Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27  10:00 – 11:30 a.m
        V.I.P. – Register Now to take part In the prayer labyrinth groups by contacting the church office, or emailing ldempsey@cokeschapel.org. Prayer Labyrinth group will receive a packet by Sunday, Oct. 3. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 30.

* Zoom – what is it and why should I learn to use it???  Learning to adapt and be the church is taking new forms: I, and others, are learning how great it is to see one another through on-line Zoom gatherings!  Surprisingly, Zoom brings a great experience of fellowship and seeing one another that  we have been missing during our sheltering in time.  I encourage you to make the effort to learn how to use Zoom on your computer so you can get the benefit of our weekly meetings. We will send a separate notice with instructions and have a practice session for those interested. 

YOU are invited to be a PRAYER PARTNER! 
 
This Fall, we would like to invite YOU, the Cokes Chapel family, to partner with one another in prayer!  Participants will simply be paired with someone within the congregation (youth, child, or adult) and each of you will pray for one another from October through December. It’s that simple!  This is a great opportunity for all ages of our church family to care for one another through the loving act of prayer!
 
TO REGISTER:  Please email Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com by September 27^th!
 
Prayer Partners will be asked to:

• communicate once a week via phone, text or email (TBD by each pair) to communicate prayer celebrations and needs
• pray for each other daily—at a particular time or whenever the person comes to mind
• participate in a once a month Zoom Gathering on prayer (you may connect via phone call, computer, or smart phone/tablet) which will include a monthly prayer focus, as well as time for a breakout session to see and/or talk with your Prayer Partner (Please DO NOT let this be a deterrent to participating!  It can be as easy as making a phone call.)
• send a periodic (perhaps once a month) card or package to your Prayer Partner as a form of encouragement

 
Participants will be provided with:

• a Prayer Packet with Prayer Partner information, information on different ways to pray, suggested questions for discerning prayer needs, and quotes and Scripture verses on prayer
• once a month Leadership through a Zoom Gathering (Again, please DO NOT let this be a deterrent to participating!  It can be as easy as making a phone call.)

 
Schedule:

• September—Registration (Registration DEADLINE is September 27^th!)
• Week of October 5th—Notification of Prayer Partner; Receipt of Prayer Packet
• October 11th—Zoom Meeting @ 5:00-5:45 pm; Focus: Intercessory Prayer
• November 8th—Zoom Meeting; Focus @ 5:00-5:45 pm: Visualization/Imaginative Prayer
• December 13th—Zoom Meeting @ 5:00-5:45 pm; Focus: Prayer through Service/Creative Expression

 
ALL AGES are invited to participate!  Sharing and prayer will take place across the generations with all ages praying with and for one another, therefore, engaging in intergenerational discipleship.
 
REGISTER TODAY!!!  Please email Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com.  Please include the names and contact information of all who will be participating.
 
I hope that you will join your faith family as we partner together in the formative and transformative power of prayer!

Worship Information
Pastor Lisa will be on vacation Sunday, Sept. 20 -27.  Worship on the 20th will be a message by Jennie Underwood. The Sunday worship on the 27th will be a musical worship service.
For Pastoral needs during Pastor vacation,  please contact Larry Carter at LarryCarter30263@charter.com or (770) 871-0051

Sunday, September 20th –  Jennie Underwood leading in-person worship
                                               Scripture:  Jude 1: 3-4; 17-19
                                               Message:  False Prophets and Believers

On-line and in person worship occur each week.  In-person begins at 9:00 am at the pavilion.  Should there be rain, you will receive an email by 8:00 am on Sunday.  You may bring your own seat for social distancing.  

PLANNING TO JOIN US FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP?
 we are now worshipping outside at the Pavilion across the street from the sanctuary. 
Thank you for continuing to show hospitality and concern for one another by adhering to our guidelines of social distancing, wearing masks until seated in your chair, as well as other items you can read about below. Bring: Waiver (see below); masks; seating of your choice; umbrella for shade; bug spray; hand sanitizer.  Finally, bring your heart ready and seeking God!

Waiver below, Please print, complete and bring it with you to Drive-In Worship. 
link to Worship waiver:
https://www.cokeschapel.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/COVID-19-Acknowledgement-and-Compliance-Waiver-for-Worship-1.pdf
for further information on Health guidelines:
https://www.cokeschapel.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Worship-Guidelines-for-Individuals.pdf
https://www.cokeschapel.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Guidelines-for-Individuals.pdf

Sunday, September 20 – 9:00 AM – Parking Lot and Pavilion Worship  
Sunday, September 27 – 9:00 AM – Parking Lot and Pavilion worship – Special Musical service 
Monday, September 28 – 9:30 AM – Staff Meeting – Pavilion
Wednesday, September 30 – 6:30 PM – Church Council Meeting – Pavilion
Thursday, October 1 – 7:00 PM – SPR Meeting – Pastor Lisa’s backyard (for social distance)
Monday, October 5 – Weekly Evening Labyrinth events start – 6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday, October 6 – Weekly Daytime Labyrinth events start – 10-11:30 am
Tuesday, October 6 – Rain Date for SPR Meeting if not Oct. 1st – 6:00 pm – Pavilion

Notice:  Pastor Lisa will be on vacation, Sunday, Sept. 20 – Sept 27.  In case of a pastoral need, please contact Larry Carter at 770-871-0051 or LarryCarter30263@charter.net

Note For All Building Users:  Our guidelines from Church Council recommend meeting outside at this time.  Please reserve the Pavilion for your meetings or gatherings through the church office, wear masks and practice social distancing until we advise of a change. 
Remember to contact Brenda in the office to clear use of the pavilion and assure your use is placed on the office calendar and on-line calendar. 

Special recognition for our Tuesday Bible study group.  I congratulate this group who completed the reading and study of the Gospel of Mark.  We began the end of May, 2019 and finished September 15.  We practiced reading, discernment, discussion with the purpose of gaining confidence in our abilities to read and understand before relying on commentaries and other helps.  Well done – it was a great time of learning and growing in the Word!

For many years our Jubilee Singers have been visiting the residents at Newnan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center every week.  We sing, visit, share an inspirational or funny story, pray, and often give little gifts.  
Due to the virus, we have not been able to go to the Center since the middle of March.  We want our friends to know how much we miss them.  If you would like to help, please write an encouraging  card/note to a resident.  Leave it unsealed, and bring it to church any Sunday, to UMW Sept. 17th, or to the church office mail slot. You can sign your name if you’d like, but also please include that you are from Cokes Chapel.  Please give your cards to Betsy Bagley or Brenda Hanes. Thank you for helping bring some joy to these sweet people.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE REPORT

There will be no Finance meeting this month unless the need should arise.  Finance will be working on projected income vs expenses for 2021 budget and the October Stewardship Program “Growing Our Faith Through GENEROSITY” for 2021.  Finance Chair is requesting committee members be diligent about checking emails and, if required, respond with a brief discussion.
 
Financial Snapshot for September: 
Income needed for projected budget:  $20,400.00
Income collected as of September 15, 2020: $12,487.29
 
Matthew 6: 21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  Thank you for your heartfelt generous contributions.

Click on this at our website: cokeschapel.org to view ways to give a one time gift, or regularly
                        

MINISTRY MESSAGE:  INTER-GENERATIONAL & YOUTH MINISTRY, September 16, 2020: 
 
In Inter-generational Ministry, as we seek to open ourselves to God’s teaching through all the ages and stages of life, we will be offering a Fall focus on prayer.  This month we are inviting ALL ages within the Cokes Chapel Family to sign-up to be a Prayer Partner this fall!  (Please See Sign-Up Information in this G-Chat!)  All participants will be partnered with someone and you will be invited to pray for one another in the months of October-December.  Participants will receive a Prayer Packet with information and suggestions for prayer, as well as a once a month time of instruction and an opportunity to share with their partner.  Also this month, Pastor Lisa and I have been working on the design of our upcoming Labyrinth class which will be coming in October.  It is our hope that everyone will engage in these offerings as we seek to grow in faith and community through the practice of prayer.
 
In this week’s Inter-generational Sunday School lesson, we will read about the conversion of Paul as it is found in Acts 9:1-20.  The lesson focuses on how forgiveness and grace were instrumental in Paul’s conversion . If you would like to be included in the email list and receive this lesson, please contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com.  Each lesson includes Bible facts to help enlighten your study, questions for thought and reflection, as well as opportunity for spiritual practice. 
 
Finally, in Youth Ministry, we will be gathering in person this Sunday for a day of fun and fellowship.  We will meet outdoors at Line Creek for a picnic and a time of hiking and catching up.  Our youth will also be informed about all of our fall plans that will allow for service, growth in faith, and times to build relationship together.
 
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)

BUILDING USE AND ENTRY

Reminder:  Cokes Chapel Childcare is now using the Worship Center for classrooms to accommodate our social distance requirements.

Due to our Child Safety Policy, until further notice, Monday-Friday, no entry allowed through the worship center doors between 6:00 am and 6:30 pm.  No exceptions.  Should you need to access the Worship Center, please check in through the CCCC office to gain entry.  

PRAYER TEAM

Cokes Chapel Prayer Team is praying for all of 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 & PRAYERSCURRENT

Jerry Chappell  (father of Nadja Williamson)
Allan and Nancy Kinnard (son and DIL of Margie Jones)
Dee Ruegge (mother of Brenda Minter)
Sally Jones (mother of Carol Ross)
Richard Harkins (brother of Roger Harkins)
Howard & Margie Jones
Caroline Huckaby
Leigh Cunningham (daughter-in-law (James) of Cornelia)
Craig Cox
Larry & Debbie Carter
Bob Caldwell, father of Lorraine Burt
Bill Carter, brother of Sandy Cavender
Van Askew
Mike Kimball
Betty, sister of Carole Smith
Dylan, grandson of Carole & Larry Smith
Mitchell Flynn, Sr., father of Mickey Flynn
Betsy, daughter of Margie Jones
Nancy Lenard

ONGOING PRAYERS

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