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February 15, 2018 G Chat
Please contact Paul Snyder at pmsnyde@bellsouth.net
GROWING SCRIPTURALLY AND SPIRITUALLY:
Cokes Chapel leadership is committed to grow disciples for Jesus Christ. Interested in taking part in a short study/small-group? Contact Pastor Lisa or Lynda Hawkins at lyndahawkins@kw.com
ALL-CHURCH LENTEN STUDY FEB 11 TO MARCH 18
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 Intergenerational: After School Room of CWC
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
Backpack Buddies – Supplies and Food needed:
This organization helps supply many Coweta County children with food for weekends and holidays. Cokes Chapel helps pack bags quarterly.
We have been asked to collect grocery store plastic bags as each week, 500 bags are needed. We can help with that! Save your bags when you shop, check that there are no holes, smooth them out, and bring them to the church.
In February we will also collect Chef BOYARDEE Variety Packs with 12 microwavable bowls. A case of 12 costs about $10.
We will have containers in the narthex and CWC for the plastic bags and the Chef BOYARDEE. — so please help.
Candidates Forum for Congressional Seat GA 3rd
All are invited, open to the public. Friday, March 2 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Contemporary Worship Center. Come and meet the candidates running for office. Moderated by Lynda Hawkins, Sponsored by Indivisible GA 3rd. Contact Lynda Hawkins at (404) 432-4517 with any questions.
Evening Prayer
Join the prayer warriors of Cokes Chapel, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm – Eubanks Room in the Sanctuary
G Chat February 8, 2018
Church Safety and You! Trustees recently approved a sub-committee for developing a safety and security plan for church and properties. If you are interested in working on this committee their first meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eubanks room off the sanctuary.
Questions? Please contact Paul Snyder at pmsnyde@bellsouth.net
Join us for a special Ash Wednesday service in the CWC on February 14th. One service will be held at 1:00pm and the second service at 6:30pm.
Growing Scripturally and Spiritually:
Cokes Chapel leadership is committed to grow disciples for Jesus Christ. Interested in taking part in a short study/small-group? Contact Pastor Lisa or Lynda Hawkins at lyndahawkins@kw.com
ALL-CHURCH LENTEN STUDY FEB 11 TO MARCH 18
Begins TODAY!
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
Backpack Buddies – Supplies and Food needed:
This organization helps supply many Coweta County children with food for weekends and holidays. Cokes helps pack bags quarterly. We have been asked to collect grocery store plastic bags as each week, 500 bags are needed.
We can help with that! Save your bags when you shop, check that there are no holes, smooth them out, and bring them to the church.
In February we will also collect Chef BOYARDEE Variety Packs with 12 microwavable bowls. A case of 12 costs about $10.
We will have containers in the narthex and CWC for the plastic bags and the Chef BOYARDEE. — so please help.
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
Evening Prayer
Join the prayer warriors of Cokes Chapel, Wednesdays at 5:30pm – Eubanks Room in the Sanctuary
G Chat January 31, 2018
HOLLONVILLE OPRY SATURDAY NIGHT MUSICAL CELEBRATION – On Saturday night, Feb 3, come enjoy some gospel, country, folk, bluegrass, Irish, 50’s music with our Cokes Chapel group, Tommy and Rita Godwin and Luke Beam. Two other bands will follow. There is NO CHARGE for the Opry or the refreshments; however, a donation box is available for you to show your appreciation. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the building. There is NO CHARGE for the bus which leaves Cokes Chapel at 5:30 sharp. Show starts at 6:30. Come clap, sing, clog, dance, celebrate life! C U There!
If you want to drive, take GA Hwy 362 to Hollonville; Opry is in the fork of the roads. Travel time from church is about 30 mins. (770 228-8238) For additional information see: Hollonvilleopry.com or access Hollonville Opry on Facebook.
ALL-CHURCH LENTEN STUDY FEB 11 TO MARCH 18
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
CHILD CARE 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.
COKES CHAPEL FOOD PANTRY WAS VERY LOW ON FOOD ITEMS! You are so responsive to our request! Our pantry is looking so much better and ready for giving to our local families.
ONE ROOF ECUMENICAL ALLIANCE OUTREACH – Special thank you to Cokes Chapel for contributions to One Roof for 2017. One Roof was able to give back 100% of all monetary donations to people in need. Donations are low, and people are still in need. Help Us Help Others!
SCOUTING FOR FOOD FEB 10 – The Scouts will be making the rounds in the community, door to door, on Saturday Feb. 10th. If you would like to donate extra dry or canned goods drop them off at Cokes Chapel Saturday morning by 9am to add to the collection efforts.
BACKPACK BUDDIES – Supplies and Food needed: This organization helps supply many Coweta County children with food for weekends and holidays. Our church helps pack the bags for Backpack Buddies. The food for the weekend is packed in plastic bags like we get at the grocery store and 500 bags are needed each week. We can help with that! Please save your bags when you shop, check that there are no holes, smooth them out, and bring them to church. We will have containers in the narthex and CWC for these — so please help. In February we will also be collecting one of the food items used by Backpack Buddies. Please consider buying one or more of the Chef BOYARDEE Variety Packs with 12 microwavable bowls. A case of 12 costs about $10.
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
WEEKLY PRAYER SERVICE Join the prayer warriors of Cokes Chapel, Wednesdays at 5:30pm – Eubanks Room in the Sanctuary
G Chat January 24, 2018
PANCAKE FUNDRAISER this Sunday at 9:00 am in the CWC. Then join us for a COMBINED worship service at 10:30 am in the sanctuary. Contact the church office if you did not get tickets!
For “Scout” Sunday. Join us as we celebrate our outreach to families of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the new Venture Crew.
GROWING SCRIPTURALLY AND SPIRITUALLY:
Cokes Chapel leadership is committed to grow 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:
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
“George Donigian connects prayer and other inner spiritual practices with outward actions of mercy and compassion. He guides you to grow in your prayer life by praying about daily news reports, discovering the needs around you, and responding with love and compassion. You will discover ways to:
• serve others
• feed the hungry
• seek justice and fight injustice
• offer healing
• extend friendship
The author’s conversational style and use of well-known hymn texts will engage you in this energizing Lenten study. This book includes exercises for spiritual growth and questions for reflection.”
- When: Sundays OR Tuesdays, Weeks of Feb. 11th-March 18th
Length: 6 Class Sessions
Times & Places:
Sundays @10:10 AM in Sunday School (SS) Classes:
1. Eubanks SS (Chapel; Leader Jerry Lenox)
2. Fellowship SS (Fellowship Hall; Leader Floyd Collins)
3. Evans SS (Childcare Cafeteria; Leader Carolyn Evans)
4. NEW Inter-generational SS (Childcare After-School Room; Leader Kim Reindl; ALL AGES—Adults, Youth, and Children TOGETHER) OR
Tuesday Mornings @ 10:15 AM:
5. Tuesday Class (Fellowship Hall; Leader Rev. Lisa Dempsey)
Book Cost (Book Needed): $13; Order DEADLINE: Sun., Jan. 28th
Questions:(Kim Reindl) kreindl@cokeschapel.org, (Gail, Church Office) 770-253-6052
CHILD CARE 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.
FOOD PANTRY WAS VERY LOW ON FOOD ITEMS!
You are so responsive to our request! Our pantry is looking so much better and ready for giving.
Special thank you to Cokes Chapel for contributions to One Roof for 2017. One Roof was able to give back 100% of all monetary donations to people in need. Donations are low, and people are still in need. Join us Saturday the 27th at 11:00 am for our Annual Meeting to learn more about how we are working in our community. Help Us Help Others!
- When: Sunday, January 28th
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: LaGrange First UMC
401 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240
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
PRAYER TEAM Join the prayer warriors of Cokes Chapel, Wednesdays at 5:30pm – Eubanks Room in the Sanctuary