A grand invitation to “Finding Our Way” in prayer
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 27th!
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 27th!)
- 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. |