THIS SUNDAY  – “SONGS OF JOY” CHRISTMAS CANTATA

Advent Sermon Series

“THE GIFT OF WAITING”

Mary’s words of praise teach us how to wait.  Re-calibrating our hearts in this holy time requires that we pause to prepare our lives for the power of God to come into the midst of our life.  How did Mary do this?  What can we learn from Mary?

 
Meeting the Messiah: Scriptures for the Advent Season –  THIS SUNDAY in the Child Care “After-School” Room @ 10:10
It’s not too late to join us!  MEETING THE MESSIAH encourages you to slow down and pay attention to the real meaning of Christmas, the perspectives of the Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Mary, the shepherds, the Magi, and Jesus himself.  This year look closely at the Christ child as if you were meeting him for the first time.
 
Join us as we prepare for Christmas this Advent season.  Questions?  Contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com.

CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE:
You may share cards with one another through the narthex cubbies.  Pick up a current active member list in the narthex today.
 
Save the Date – 2020 District Training Event:
The 2020 District Training Event will be held on Saturday, February 1^st , at Fayetteville First UMC.  This year’s event will begin at 9:00 am with “Breakfast Church”, which will be a Fresh Expressions workshop following the format of the popular Dinner Church.  Following breakfast, participants will then choose from 8 different workshops and participate in one training session from 10:15-11:30 am.  Please contact Pastor Lisa if you’d like more information or to sign up.  More info to come.
 
CONGRATULATIONS to Cormac McCarthy, Cavalry Scout graduate, and recipient of the four-year Georgia State Service Scholarship.  Cormac will be attending his first two years at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, as a Cadet, starting in March 2020, while enlisted with the Georgia National Guard.

• GRADUATION DAY will occur on Thursday, December 12^th at10:00 am on Brave Rifle’s Field, Fort Benning, GA.  Please contact Lara for further details. 
• GRADUATION PARTY – HOOAH!  Help us celebrate with Cormac on Saturday, December 14^th, 3:30 to 7:30 pm at McCarthy’s, 115 Tanglewood Lane, Sharpsburg, GA.  RSVP to: 678-423-9881, blrnycstl@earthlink.net, or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lara.mccarthy.ga 

THANK YOU note from Wesley Woods . . .
We have received a thank you note for giving faithfully to the Wesley Woods Mother’s Day Offering this year.  This congregation is a generous and faithful community.  We attempt to be the hands and feet of God by contributing through our tithes, special giving’s and hopefully we lead by example.  Let us continue to pray for guidance by the words are written in red; so that when the time comes, God will say, “well done thy good and faithful servant”.
 
IF YOU HAVE LOST A RING . . . 
A ring was found outside the Fellowship Hall.  If you have lost one, please contact the church office.

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

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

Advent Sermon Series – Week 2

“GET READY”

John the Baptist was about making the way of our heart and spiritual life clear for Jesus.  What does that mean?  What do we need to repent of?  If we were to put up some signs on our path to Jesus what might we encounter?  Slow traffic ahead, Under construction, Dangerous intersection, Speed Limit . . . what would Jesus want our signs to read? 

Meeting the Messiah: Scriptures for the Advent Season – TODAY in the Child Care “After-School” Room @ 10:10
 
It’s not too late to join us!  MEETING THE MESSIAH encourages you to slow down and pay attention to the real meaning of Christmas, the perspectives of the Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Mary, the shepherds, the Magi, and Jesus himself.  This year look closely at the Christ child as if you were meeting him for the first time.
 
Join us as we prepare for Christmas this Advent season.  Questions?  Contact Kim Reindl at kim.reindl@gmail.com.       

Christmas Angel Tree – DUE TODAY!!!
Thank you for your generous support!  

PECANS for sale by UMW: 
Glazed and pieces available One-pound bags for $12.00 each.  Contact Betsy Bagley at bbagley@gmail.com
 
“SONGS OF JOY” CHRISTMAS CANTATA
The 2019 Christmas Cantata presented by your traditional choir, The Celebration Singers, Singers, will be held on December 15^th with music at 4:45 and the Cantata at 5:00.  Join us as we celebrate the Advent season in Songs of Joy!
 
CAROLING, DECEMBER 15^TH at 6:00 PM     
Join our youth, following the Cantata, for caroling to our shut-ins!  Questions contact Kim Reindl.
 
HELP STOCK OUR FOOD PANTRY: items needed …

canned meat                               canned corn
canned green beans                   cereal
canned peas                               soup
 
Thank you to all who have already helped restock our pantry!
 
CONGRATULATIONS to Cormac McCarthy, Cavalry Scout graduate, and recipient of the four-year Georgia State Service Scholarship.  Cormac will be attending his first two years at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, as a Cadet, starting in March 2020, while enlisted with the Georgia National Guard.

• GRADUATION DAY will occur on Thursday, December 12^th at 10:00 am on Brave Rifle’s Field, Fort Benning, GA.      Please contact Lara for further details. 
• GRADUATION PARTY – HOOAH!  Help us celebrate with Cormac on Saturday, December 14^th, 3:30 to 7:30 pm at McCarthy’s, 115 Tanglewood Lane, Sharpsburg, GA. RSVP to: 678-423-9881, blrnycstl@earthlink.net, or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lara.mccarthy.ga. 

 
THANK YOU note from David & Allie Houle . . .
Thank you so much for supporting our ministry with your prayers and donations.  We are thrilled to have your support. 
We are so thankful every day that we are able to serve this community of Pattaya, Thailand. Through your donations, we have been able to provide education, support, and help some of the most vulnerable children to keep them out of the sex trade.  We are thankful to serve this community and keep you updated with our stories through our blog.  You make a difference for us!  
 
IF YOU HAVE LOST A RING . . . 
A ring was found outside the Fellowship Hall.  If you have lost one, please contact the church office.

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

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