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G Chat 6-15-17

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 in Weekly Round Up |

LIVE STREAMING

All sermons from the 9:00am Traditional Worship Service (some from 11am) are recorded and posted on our website www.cokeschapel.org under sermons.

VISION 11 meeting – Is canceled for this Sunday.

TRAINING on CPR/AED: you can save a life!

Training on how to use the CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator) will be held on Tuesday, June 27^th at 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Contemporary Worship Center. The Trustees need several folks trained on how to use this life saving equipment in the event of an emergency. Training is offered at a discounted rate (through the Scouts) of $5.00 per person and includes the certification. Training is limited to 50 participants.

Deadline to register is Tuesday, June 20^th^. Contact Lara McCarthy for more information or to register. blrnycstl@earthlink.net home 678-423-9881; cell 678-548-2670.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN SUMMER PICNIC

Wednesday, June 21^st at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Turkey and ham will be provided along with ice cream for dessert with lots of toppings. Please bring a “picnic” type dish to share. A head count is needed so they will know how many to prepare for. For more information contact Joyce Harman at joharman44@gmail.com.

UMVIM TEAM LEADER TRAINING

On July 22^nd the LaGrange District will be providing training for current and potential mission team leaders. The training provides information & networking necessary to be successful in planning and leading a mission team, whether local, regional, or international. Training will be held at the Turin United Methodist Church at 20 Longstreet Ave., Turin, GA 30289 and will start at 9am and will last until approximately 1pm.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE FOOD PANTRY

1 box spaghetti noodles 16oz bag egg noodles

26oz spaghetti sauce 15oz can corn

15oz can green beans 15oz cab 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

SOME ARE CALLED, SOME ARE SENT

At Cokes Chapel, we are all called! God has something for each of us to do to build up the Kingdom of God. We are blessed with connections to two very special couples who have been called to serve beyond their own community, into the world.

Allie and David Houles have committed to a five-year term at Blessing Home in Pattaya in Thailand. Allie is the daughter of Jerri and Mickey Statham and attended Cokes Chapel as a youth.

Amanda and Matt Hadden are serving the Oglala Lakota people in South Dakota. Amanda is the granddaughter of Sandy and Pete Cavender.

Your Ad Council recently approved our plan to support both couples this year. Since their funding is not a budgeted expense, Outreach/Mission has plans for some fundraising events to raise the pledged amount. Outreach is hosting a dinner/silent auction on August 11th to kick-off funding the Houles’ and Hadden’s. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more opportunities to give your support.

We are not all called to go, but we can send these special folks in the name of Cokes to do this holy work. Pray now, for them, for us as we begin our fundraising to support them. Want to help with auction/gift baskets, donate something, or other? Contact Betsy Bagley: ebbagley@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE A mission dinner/silent auction is planned for August 11^THto kick off funding our two couples. Mark your calendars, and then stay tuned for more opportunities to give your support.

ABOVE AND BEYOND…

Cokes Chapel regularly has “special offering’s” for outside organizations and United Methodist programs/ministries. Every special offering is important. Thank you for your generous giving! Please consider these requests as “above and beyond” your regular tithe. Your regular, steady giving is so important in the day to day financial picture. If you cut back your giving to benefit a special offering, it affects the steady flow we strive to maintain.

Thank you for all you do, and for your continued support of God’s work at Cokes Chapel. You are a generous community in every way. Every gift counts! Thank you for yours!

Remember to shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price of eligible items to Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church Inc. Here is the link smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0283202 to sign up.

G Chat June 8, 2017

Posted on Jun 8, 2017 in Weekly Round Up |

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL OFFERING 2017: MINISTERIAL EDUCATION FUND

The Ministerial Education Fund has helped thousands of men and women become pastoral leaders in The United Methodist Church. Chances are seminary students from your congregation or the pastor of your church was a recipient of MEF. It is nurtured and funded by United Methodists to provide scholarships to seminary and undergraduate students, course-of-study for local pastors, and license to preach school.

Aligning with the theme of the 2017 Annual Conference, “Show Your Work: Worship That Inspires Action,” this fund is one way United Methodists can show our support to those called to serve as clergy. Together we can help minimize debt of N. GA. United Methodists beginning in ministry.

MEF is a general church apportioned fund of which 25% is retained by our conference. But 100% of the giving to the Annual Conference Special Offering will go to United Methodist seminary and course of study students in the N. GA. Conference.

Please give generously to the 2017 Annual Conference Special Offering. One person from each local church will present a check during the Service of Remembrance on Wednesday, June 14th, at 2:00pm.

Please make checks payable to Cokes Chapel and note M.E.F. Fund #1147 – Annual Conference Special Offering, Ministerial Education Fund.

TRAINING ONCPR/AED: YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE
Training on how to use the CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator) will be held on Tuesday, June 27th at 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Contemporary Worship Center. The Trustees need several folks trained on how to use this life saving equipment in the event of an emergency.

Training is offered at a discounted rate (through the Scouts) of $5.00 per person and includes the certification. Training is limited to 50 participants. Deadline to register is Tuesday, June 20th. Contact Lara McCarthy for more information or to register. blrnycstl@earthlink.net home 678-423-9881; cell 678-548-2670

GOOD OLD GOSPEL SINGING

On July 9th we are having a combined service featuring “Good old Gospel Singing”. We would like for you to share your favorite old hymns with us and we will try to sing them. You can let us know your request by responding to this G-Chat or by putting it in the offering plate. It should be great fun and a wonderful blessing!!!

UMVIM TEAM LEADER TRAINING
On July 22nd the LaGrange District will be providing training for current and potential mission team leaders. The training provides information & networking necessary to be successful in planning and leading a mission team, whether local, regional, or international. Training will be held at the Turin United Methodist Church at 20 Longstreet Ave., Turin, GA 30289 and will start at 9am and will last until approximately 1pm.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE FOOD PANTRY

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

SOME ARE CALLED, SOME ARE SENT

Allie and David Houles have committed to a five-year term at Blessing Home in Pattaya in Thailand. Allie is the daughter of Jerri and Mickey Statham and attended Cokes Chapel as a child.

Amanda and Matt Hadden are serving the Oglala Lakota people in South Dakota. Amanda is the granddaughter of Sandy and Pete Cavender.

The Outreach Committee plan to support these two couples and the Ad Council has given their approval for the plan. This is not a budgeted expense, so the committee plans to have fundraisers during the year to raise the pledged amount.

SAVE THE DATE

A mission dinner/silent auction is planned for August 11TH to kick off funding our two couples. Mark your calendars, and then stay tuned for more opportunities to give your support.

We are not all called to go, but we can send these special folks in the name of Cokes to do this holy work. Pray now, for them, for us as we begin our fundraising to support them. Questions? Contact Betsy Bagley: ebbagley@gmail.com.

ABOVE AND BEYOND…
Cokes Chapel regularly has “special offering’s” for outside organizations and United Methodist programs/ministries. Every special offering is important. Thank you for your generous giving! Please consider these requests as “above and beyond” your regular tithe. Your regular, steady giving is so important in the day to day financial picture. If you cut back your giving to benefit a special offering, it affects the steady flow we strive to maintain.

Thank you for all you do, and for your continued support of God’s work at Cokes Chapel. You are a generous community in every way. Every gift counts! Thank you for yours!

LIVE STREAMING
Each Sunday at 11:00am we offer an online live stream of our 11:00 am Contemporary Worship Service! If you can’t make it to church, join us online and experience what God has in store for us each week. Find the link for the live stream at the top of our website: www.cokeschapel.org. ‘See’ you there!

All sermons from the 9:00am Traditional Worship Service (some from 11 am) are recorded and posted on our website www.cokeschapel.org under sermons.

CARDS RECEIVED

Dear Cokes Chapel Friends,

Thank you so much for the money for my Italy mission trip! I’m so excited to share God’s love with the children of Italy!

Katie Earle

To: Cokes Chapel U.M.C.,
Thank you so much for your prayers – your gifts to us – your thoughts for us – your love – We love all of you – you’re Cokes Chapel – you are our loves.
Joe & Lib Todd

G Chat June 2, 2017

Posted on Jun 2, 2017 in Weekly Round Up |

COKES CHAPEL YOUTH – POOL PARTY

Our normal Youth Meeting on Sunday June 4th at 5pm will be held at Pastor Lisa’s POOL! Be sure to join us as we kick off a great summer in our youth ministry!

MISSIONARIES

We are excited to begin our supporting partnerships with two new missionary families with relatives in our own congregation! Be sure to check our G Chat next week and bulletin announcements to learn more!!

LIVE STREAMING

All sermons from the 9:00am Traditional Worship Service (some from 11am) are recorded and posted on our website www.cokeschapel.org under sermons.

LUNCH BUNCH – BIG JOE’S TYRONE

On Thursday, June 8^th. Located in front of the Legacy Theatre, 1158 Senoia Rd., Tyrone, GA. Those interested in carpooling are urged to meet at the church parking lot before 11am. Contact Wanda Moore (770) 318-1183 or mickmoore1942@gmail.com

TRAINING ON CPR/AED: YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE!

Training on how to use the CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator) will be held on Tuesday, June 27^th at 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Contemporary Worship Center. The Trustees need several folks trained on how to use this life saving equipment in the event of an emergency. Training is offered at a discounted rate (through the Scouts) of $5.00 per person and includes the certification. Training is limited to 50 participants. Deadline to register is Tuesday, June 20^th.Contact Lara McCarthy for more information or to register. blrnycstl@earthlink.net

home 678-423-9881; cell 678-548-2670

UMVIM TEAM LEADER TRAINING

ABOVE AND BEYOND…

Thank you for all you do, and for your continued support of God’s work at Cokes Chapel. You are a generous community in every way. Every gift counts! Thank you for yours!

AMAZON SMILE FOUNDATION

Amazon Smile is a website operated by Amazon that donates 0.5% of your purchase price of eligible items to a charitable organization that YOU select. Next time you are ready to shop at Amazon, type in smile.amazon.com, and set it as one of your “favorites” or “bookmark”. Once the website opens, under the search window, click on “Supporting” and you can designate “Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church, Inc. as your charitable organization.

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0283202

LUTHERSVILLE FOOD PANTRY

Our visit and lunch at the Senior Center has been changed from June 15th to Wednesday, June 14th. If you would like to go, please sign up and meet at the church at 9:30am. If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Bagley. –

ebbagley@gmail.com

SPECIAL OFFERING NEXT SUNDAY

Please give generously to the 2017 Annual Conference Special Offering. One person from each local church will present a check during the Service of Remembrance on Wednesday, June 14^th, at 2:00pm. Please make checks payable to the North Georgia Conference and note Fund #1147 – Annual Conference Special Offering, Ministerial Education Fund.

MEF is a general church apportioned fund of which 25 percent is retained by our conference. But 100 percent of the giving to the Annual Conference Special Offering will go to United Methodist seminary and course of study students in the North Georgia Conference.

G Chat May 19, 2017

Posted on May 19, 2017 in Uncategorized, Weekly Round Up |

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Ashley Breann Clayton, grandchild of Bert & Esther Lyons, graduating from Savannah Christian Preparatory School and will attend FetlermanSchool of Nursing in Toccoa Falls College, GA

Katie Elizabeth Earle, grandchild of Floyd & Donna Collins, graduating from Eagles Nest Christian Home Educators Assoc. and will attend Southern Union in Wadley, Alabama

Ryan Kennedy , son of Bill & Susan Kennedy, graduating from East Coweta High School/Central Education Ctr. Ryan received three scholarships:
Newnan Shriners in the amount of $500.00
Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors in the amount of $1500.00

Turin Antique Tractor Association in the amount of $2000.00

Ryan will be attending Gordon State College for two years and transfer to Georgia Southern for Structural Engineering.

Emily Maighread Lyons, grandchild of Bert & Esther Lyons, graduating from Mount Carmel Academy, Metairie, LA and will attend the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, GA.

Emily Tomasi, daughter of Bill & Annette Tomasi, graduating from Kennesaw State University with a major in dance.

Brent Wray, grandson of Susan Todd and great grandson of Joe & Lib Todd, graduated from the University of West Georgia with a degree in accounting.

What is “Vision-11”?

Recently a group of folks from the 11:00 worship began a discernment process to address the changing dynamics of our 11:00 worship. Folks have moved on, and we are at a crossroads in addressing how we will move forward, to be effective in worship, discipleship, and outreach. Vision-11 is our prayerful process to allow God to lead our ministry discernment and path. Two weeks ago, we began our first of a series of prayer times.

Vision-11 team is reflecting on a specific topic in prayer, listening and meeting for 30-minutes for 4 weeks to seek God’s leading. On June 11, Rev. Tonya Morris, NGA Connectional Ministries will join us, or worship and prayer, and prepare us for a Saturday Vision-11 Retreat on Saturday, July 8 from 9-2.

Thank you to Brian Smith, Keith Simpson, Betsy Bagley, Jack Dempsey, Velda Graydon, Brenda Hanes, Mike and Patty White, Faith and Doug Genovese, Jerri Statham, Cindy & Craig Cox, Bobby Kirk, Meghan McMullan and Kim Reindl. What a great team!! Great things are happening! Please join in prayer discernment the week of May 14 as we listen to what God is telling us about “Who is our neighbor? Who should we reach out to in our community”?

FUNDRAISING EVENT!!! THIS SUNDAY

BBQ will be held on Sunday, May 21st after the worship service from 12:00-2:30 pm. Cost is $8.00 donation per plate.

SUMMER CLEANING

Many of you know that the special education students from East Coweta High School clean our church and fellowship hall as part of their outreach and domestic training education. With summer break coming soon, we need a few volunteers who can take up the cleaning duties until school is back in session in August. Please contact Blair Graydon at 678-850-8907 or by email at blair@graydonsales.com.

SHORELINE CAMP

There are 10 spots open to kids (and adult chaperones) for the Shoreline Camp at West Point Lake the week of July 9th through the 14th for rising 3rd through 9th grades. The Children’s Ministry will be holding a fundraising event to help defray the costs. If you would like more information, please contact Bobby Kirk (bkirk@cokeschapel.org or call 404-512-8890) for more details.

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE

Deadline of May 25th – Submit names of your family/friends that died in active military service to the church office or email Thom McCague at thommc49@gmail.com. There will be a Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony at

10:10 am on Sunday, May 28th at the cemetery flagpole. Deceased service members will be honored by reading names, sharing prayer, song, and firing cannon salutes.

MILITARY PROJECT

Giving back to those that protect our freedoms in the USA – A small group of 8 soldiers from the 124th MPAD (Military Public Affairs Detachment) from the GA Army National Guard is deploying for a 12-month tour the beginning of July. They are having a Yellow Ribbon ceremony with their families in Peachtree City on Saturday, June 17th.

The Cokes Chapel Outreach Committee wanted to offer our gratitude and show some kindness to this group of soldiers. We are taking up an offering to put together bags for them — with supplies, snacks, and inspirational reading they can use while traveling, and we will present these gifts at the ceremony.

The Military Offering will be taken on Memorial Day Sunday, May 28th. Please give to show our gratitude for their service to our country.

TRAVELING? LEAVING TOWN?

Vacation time of year is quickly approaching. Don’t forget your church continues to operate even in the summer! You can give online through our website: www.cokeschapel.org, by PayPal, by downloading our Church App on your smartphone or tablet, or simply mail your check to the church office (4096 Lower Fayetteville Rd. Sharpsburg, GA 30277).

LIVE STREAMING

Each Sunday at 11:00 am we offer an online live stream of our 11:00 am Contemporary Worship Service! If you can’t make it to church, join us online and experience what God has in store for us each week! Find the link for the live stream at the top of our website: www.cokeschapel.org! ‘See’ you there! All sermons from the 9:00am Traditional Worship Service (some from 11am) are recorded and posted on our website www.cokeschapel.org under sermons.