2017 GIVING STATEMENTS are now available for pick up and will be made available in 9 and 11 o’clock information table.   During the week, they will be available at the office during office hours. Save us a stamp, pick yours up today! Reply to this email if you’d like your copy emailed.

Current Opportunities for Study
Sunday School Class* Locations at 10:10am:
o Eubanks: Front room of Sanctuary
o Evans: Cafeteria of CWC
o Fellowship: Fellowship Hall across street
o “New Class”: Choir room behind Sanctuary
o Intergenerational: After School Room of CWC

PRAYER TEAM
Join the prayer warriors of Cokes Chapel, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm – Eubanks Room in the Sanctuary.

CHILDCARE AID FUND – Our Childcare Center needs contributions to our Financial Aid Fund. This fund helps our parents defray some of the costs of daycare for their children. You may give cash, checks or credit card contributions at the Childcare Center. Thank you so much for helping with this important ministry.

When: Sunday, January 28th
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: LaGrange First United Methodist Church
401 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240

WISHING WELL:  Drop your change in the Wishing Well in the CWC and Narthex to help support our Missionary Families!

LENTEN SERIES:  “Some Things Never Change… or Can They? “. Yes, our nature as humans will always be fraught with the marks of sin.  God’s message of constant redemption within the struggle is always present, but do we hear it, respond to it?  Old stories, new lives: by the grace of God – We can change! 
Join us on Ash Wednesday for a special evening service on Feb. 14,  and then Sundays, Feb.  18 through March 18.

OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE: Do you have a story about God speaking to you, directing you forward?  One of the best ways to encourage one another in faith is to share the stories of God at work in our lives.  You are invited to share a story of God “speaking” into your life, directing decisions, closing or opening paths, …

I am seeking several folks to tell their experience of hearing from God during this series.  Are you one? Contact me, Pastor Lisa, at 770-598-5066 or ldempsey@cokeschapel.org right away!

Growing Scripturally and Spiritually Cokes Chapel leadership is committed to growing disciples for Jesus Christ.  Interested in taking part in a short study/small-group?  Contact Pastor Lisa or Lynda Hawkins at lyndahawkins@kw.com

Current Opportunities for Study
Sunday School Class* Locations at 10:10am:

• Eubanks-Front room of Sanctuary
• Evans-Cafeteria of CWC
• Fellowship-Fellowship Hall across street
• “New Class”-Choir room behind Sanctuary
• Intergenerational-After School Room of CWC

PRAYER MEETING Join the prayer warriors of Cokes Chapel, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm – Eubanks Room in the Sanctuary.

COKES CHAPEL CHILDCARE IS NOW AT FULL CAPACITY! Thank You! Please keep Kristin McCoy, the staff, and children in your prayers! Contact at (770) 253-6414 or  email:Director@cokeschapelchildcare.com

FOOD PANTRY IS VERY LOW ON FOOD ITEMS!  STAPLES NEEDED:

1 box spaghetti noodles                    16oz bag egg noodles

26oz spaghetti sauce                         15oz can corn

15oz can green beans                        15oz can if ANY other vegetable

16oz box of crackers                         10oz can soup

1 box cereal                                         5oz can tuna or ANY canned meat

16oz bag rice                                       16oz pork & beans

7oz macaroni & cheese                    1 small jar peanut butter or jelly

UMCOR EARLY RESPONSE TRAINING  Want to help when natural disasters hit our neighbors? Take training that will allow you to truly assist! 

The North Georgia Conference will offer a slate of UMCOR ERT and Spiritual and Emotional Care training Jan. 20^th. (alternate dates and locations online) Additional site-specific details will be communicated following registration.   January 20 – Cornerstone UMC 8:30 to 4 pm Cost is $10 payable at the door and includes training material. Register at:  https://www.eiseverywhere.com/307215

Help your church be better prepared for disaster response ministry in your community and around the state and region. For more information, contact Rev. Scott Parrish, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, at scott.parrish@ngumc.net .

District Training Event – Jan. 28, ALL Clergy and Committee Chairs: Make plans to go or send a representative from your committee to attend this training event where workshops will be offered for SPR, Finance, Trustees, Church Council, One Board Structure, UMCOR & Disaster Response, Church Security, Faith Sharing, Safe Sanctuary training, and a mission project for children.   Sign up with the church office so we may take the church bus.

When:  Sunday, January 28^th  Time:  3:00-5:00 pm  Location:  LaGrange First United Methodist Church – 401 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA  30240

Youth Delegates Needed for 2018 Annual Conference June 24 The LaGrange District must provide 4 youth, ages 14-18, to serve as delegates to Annual Conference, June 12-14, 2018.  Applications are now available from the District Office or on the Children/Youth page of the district website (www.ngumc.org/lagr).  Deadline for submission is January 19 and must include a recommendation from the pastor.  The district will cover hotel expenses for delegates selected.

Nativity Scene? Cliff Seyler and Thom McCague are working on pulling a group of talented individuals together to create our own Nativity Scene for next Christmas.  Anyone interested please contact Cliff at cliffcfc@yahoo.com or Thom at thommc49@gmail.com

 NEW SERMON SERIES – HEARING GOD

Join us as we explore some of the many occasions when God has spoken.  From Old Testament to New Testament, to today; lives are directed & changed, and the Kingdom of God is coming near.  Learning from these stories of theophany, God speaking, so we too can respond to God’s Voice.  Sunday’s Jan. 7, 14, & 21.

January 7^th Epiphany of the Lord “What Gifts Can We Offer?”  Matthew 2: 1-12

The wise men brought out of their bounty and out of a sure knowledge that they would encounter a Magnificent Revelation that deserved worship and gifts.  Learning to listen and follow – not only to the call forward but beyond, as we move past the “Holy Moment” that God has brought us to. The Gift of Listening to God.

PRAYER MEETING

Join the prayer warriors of Cokes Chapel, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm – Eubanks Room

COKES CHAPEL CHILDCARE IS NOW at FULL CAPACITY!

Thank You! Please keep Kristin McCoy, the staff, and children in your prayers! Contact at (770) 253-6414 or email: email:  Director@cokeschapelchildcare.com

OUR PANTRY IS VERY LOW ON FOOD ITEMS!  STAPLES NEEDED:

1 box spaghetti noodles          16oz bag egg noodles

26oz spaghetti sauce                15oz can corn

15oz can green beans                15oz can if ANY other vegetable

16oz box of crackers                 10oz can soup

1 box cereal                                   5oz can tuna or ANY canned meat

16oz bag rice                                16oz pork & beans

7oz macaroni & cheese            1 small jar peanut butter or jelly

mixed fruit, peaches, pears

MAKING 2018 GREAT!

All 2018 Committee Chairs must turn in plans/schedules for meetings in 2018 ASAP.  Please check with the church office or the church calendar at www.cokeschapel.org/calendar before finalizing any dates with your teams.

DISTRICT TRAINING EVENT 

ALL Clergy and Committee Chairs: Make plans to go or send a representative from your committee to attend this training event where workshops will be offered for SPR Committee, Finance Committee, Trustees, Church Council, One Board Structure, UMCOR & Disaster Response, Church Security, Faith Sharing, Safe Sanctuary training and a mission project for children.   Contact the church office so we may take the church bus.

When:  Sunday, January 28^th

Time:  3:00-5:00pm

Location:  LaGrange First United Methodist Church

401 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA  30240

ANGEL TREE – Gifts for Children in Need Our Angel Trees are due back to church this Sunday, the 10th. Questions – contact Betsy Bagley at ebbagley@gmail.com.

COKES CHAPEL CHILDCARE PROGRAM  A BIG Thanks for the support! Because of the weather, we postponed the program from Friday night to Sunday afternoon.  Here are a few more needs:
• Help with Decorating the CWC THIS SUNDAY after 11:00 am Worship!
• Assisting at activity stations on Sunday, Dec. 10th 3-4:30 pm
 
CHRISTMAS LUNCH BUNCH – Dec. 14^th at 11:30 am – ALL WOMEN Invited to Wanda Moore’s house.  Bring a covered dish to share.  For directions contact Wanda at (770) 253-5921.

SMALL GROUPS – Current Opportunities for Study and Small Groups: Join One for the ALL- CHURCH Advent Study “Faithful”
o Eubanks-Front room of Sanctuary
o Evans-Cafeteria of CWC
o Fellowship-Fellowship Hall across the street/office
o “New Class” meeting with Intergenerational in After School Room of CWC for Advent Study

PRAYER TEAM Join the prayer warriors of Cokes Chapel, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm – Eubanks Room off Sanctuary

PECANS for sale by UMW: One-pound bags for $12.00 each. Contact Charlotte Mitchell at cbmjtm@bellsouth.net. 

SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS? If you shop at Amazon, make sure to type: smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0283202 and designate Cokes as your favorite non-profit. Amazon will donate a percentage to Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church Inc.
 
CHRISTMAS IS APPROACHING!

• December 10th, 3 pm  Childcare Center Christmas Program
• December 10th, 4 pm Youth Progressive Dinner
• December 17th, 5 pm – Christmas Cantata  “The Greatest Story Ever Told”
• December 17th, 6 pm – Youth Christmas Carolling after Cantata
• December 24th, Christmas Eve Services  Combined Worship at 10:30 am in Sanctuary
• Family Candlelight Worship at 7:00 pm in CWC        Candlelight Worship at 9:00 pm in Sanctuary
• New Year’s Eve Combined Worship at 10:30 am in CWC