Sunday 4/30/17 – Youth Service Project. Youth will meet at 5:00 pm for a brief dinner in the Youth House and then we’ll take a bus to Mrs. Evelyn Johnson’s house. We’ll be planting flowers and performing some light yard work so please come dressed appropriately and ready for work. This is a great opportunity to show God’s love in action towards our church family. Parents are welcome to work right alongside their youth for this event. Please let me know if you are coming so I can have an accurate headcount.  Click on the link to view the YOUTH CALENDAR.

 

We have reserved 10 spots for Shoreline Camp on West Point Lake. If you would like more information on this please contact me for details. Flyer for the camp has been attached here: shoreline-flyer. This is a North Georgia Conference United Methodist Church event. Remember Adult Chaperones go for FREE with their children.

 

Children’s Ministry will be preparing a fundraiser event to help send kids to Shoreline Camp at West Point Lake in LaGrange GA the week of July 9th – 14th for rising 3rd through 9th grades. Our goal is for Cokes Chapel to allow the Christian camping experience possible for those children in our church and community who wish to participate. More information will be provided in the next few weeks on how you may help. For more information contact Bobby Kirk at (404) 512-8890 or email (bkirk@cokeschapel.org).

 

Meet in the Contemporary Worship Center; our goal is to focus on ways to enrich worship & survey the needs of the surrounding communities we are seeking to reach. We want to enhance our ability to offer a welcoming and disciplining community to those who are seeking. Join us and pray for God to guide us on this journey. We have tremendous opportunities before us! Bring a sack lunch and plan to meet for one hour.

 

Backpack Buddies is an organization that supplies economically disadvantaged children in Coweta County schools with food for weekends and holidays. If you would like to help pack the weekend food, put your name on the signup sheet in the narthex or CWC and meet us on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00pmat the Backpack Buddies headquarters located at 2015 Hwy 154, Suite 101 (next to Rockin’ B Antiques).

 

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! Most sermons or complete services from the 9:00 am Traditional Worship Service are recorded and posted on our website www.cokeschapel.org under sermons.

 

Do you have an announcement or activity you’d like displayed on the slides before worship or in this weekly communication and/or our Facebook page? Please email your announcements to Velda at announcements@cokeschapel.org to get the word out!!

 

SIZZLIN’ SENIORS
Friday, May 5th, the Sizzlin’ Seniors will be enjoying a performance of the funny new musical “Church Basement Ladies”. We will have dinner at 6:00pm at Carrabba’s and then attend the 8:00pm  performance at the Legacy Theatre. Pay Betsy Bagley or Glenda McDuffie $26.50 for each ticket. Email Betsy at ebbagley@gmail.com.

 

 

CEMETERY UPDATE
Thankful that Thom, our Cemetery Steward, is now recovering from knee surgery! He welcomes your help with:

• Burning leaves, debris; Now through end of April

• General Cemetery Clean up for Memorial Day event – mark your calendars for Saturday May 6th. Bring brooms, rakes, blowers. Questions? Call Thom McCague (770) 463-8136.

 

The directories are now available for pick up (one per family) if you had a photo taken by the directory company. Those who ordered a copy or who already paid for their directory will also be able to pick up their directory at the church office. There are a few extra directories if you wish to purchase one. Please make check payable to Cokes Chapel and note on your check: Directory for $10.00. Thanks to all for your participation.

 

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

 

Vacation time of year is quickly approaching. Don’t forget your church continues to operate even in the summer! Out of town? You can still 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). Help us avoid the summer “slump” by maintaining your generous giving.

 

A big thank you to all our members and guests for your incredibly generous tithes and offerings for January, February, March. Our church functions because of everyone’s contributions. April is looking great! Look for regular updates from YOUR Financial Committee. We want each one of our members to know where your donations go and how the money is being used for God’s work. Let’s continue to help others and make disciples for Christ. Again, thank you to each one of you for helping OUR church continue to do God’s work.

 

Cokes Chapel Sanctuary this Sunday! Please join us for this special time in the life of the church as the participants in the “Foundations of Faith” class confirm their commitment as followers of Jesus Christ. This will be a joy-filled time as our youth and adults are either being baptized, confirmed or reaffirmed in their faith.

 

Church-wide Lunch following the Worship Service In the Contemporary Worship Center (CWC) Please bring food to share as we celebrate this special day! Food items may be dropped off on Sunday morning, between 10:15-10:45 am in the CWC cafeteria. Suggested Food (“Picnic Style;” Nothing that needs to be reheated or kept warm): Meats: Ham, Chicken, Sliced Meat, Etc. Sandwiches, Chips, Salads Side Items: Deviled Eggs, Potato Salad, Etc. Fruit, Desserts

 

We have some exciting things happening in the Youth Ministry over the next couple of weeks! Mark your calendars!

• Friday 4/21/17  – Thomas Crossroads Elm. Talent Show  This event will be in the Contemporary Worship Center and we are asking for any youth or adult volunteers who could pass out snacks, church information cards, and be greeters. This will be a great opportunity to invite families to our awesome church and see some great local talent on the stage. If you would like to volunteer please be at the church on Friday 4/21/17 @ 6:00 pm!  Please stay and enjoy the show afterward for FREE
• Sunday 4/23/17 – Confirmation Sunday Service will be held at 11:00 am in the Traditional Worship Sanctuary. There is delicious Pot Luck Lunch to follow in the Contemporary Worship Center. We will have normal Youth Group Sunday night from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. (But we all know we are not normal – haha!)
• Sunday 4/30/17 – Youth Service Project. Youth will meet at 5:00 pm for a brief dinner in the Youth House and then we’ll take a bus to Mrs. Evelyn Johnson’s house. We’ll be planting flowers and performing some light yard work so please come dressed appropriately and ready for work. This is a great opportunity to show God’s love in action towards our church family. Parents are welcome to work right along side their youth for this event.  Please let me know if you are coming so I can have an accurate head count.

We have reserved 10 spots for Shoreline Camp on West Point Lake.  If you would like more information on this please contact me for details. Flyer for the camp has been attached here:  shoreline-flyer. This is a North Georgia Conference United Methodist Church event. Remember Adult Chaperones go for FREE with their children.

 

Pastor Lisa will be out of the office as of Sunday afternoon April 23rd and will return Thursday afternoon April 27th. Larry Carter will be available for pastoral needs/calls. You may reach him at (770) 871-0051 or larrycarter30263@charter.net. 

 

Meet in the Contemporary Worship Center; our goal is to focus on ways to enrich worship & survey the needs of the surrounding communities we are seeking to reach. We want to enhance our ability to offer a welcoming and disciplining community to those who are seeking. Join us and pray for God to guide us on this journey. We have tremendous opportunities before us! Bring a sack lunch and plan to meet for one hour.

 

Fresh Expressions Event Thursday, April 27th at 7:00pm, located at the Cornerstone UMC – 2956 Sharpsburg McCollum Road, Newnan, GA 30265. What is “Fresh Expressions?” Bishop Sue has recommended the program “Fresh Expressions” to all North Georgia churches. This is an opportunity for excellent training to reach our surrounding communities for ministry. Shannon Karafanda will be leading a short survey of the program. Laity is encouraged to come and take part! Come and learn, then apply this vibrant new way of planning ministry to building up Christ’s church. Please email Pastor Lisa if you will be attending so we will know how much material to prepare for (ldempsey@cokeschapel.org).

 

Backpack Buddies is an organization that supplies economically disadvantaged children in Coweta County schools with food for weekends and holidays. If you would like to help pack the weekend food, put your name on the signup sheet in the narthex or CWC and meet us on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00pmat the Backpack Buddies headquarters located at 2015 Hwy 154, Suite 101 (next to Rockin’ B Antiques).

 

 

 

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! Most sermons or complete services from the 9:00 am Traditional Worship Service are recorded and posted on our website www.cokeschapel.org under sermons.

 

Do you have an announcement or activity you’d like displayed on the slides before worship or in this weekly communication and/or our Facebook page? Please email your announcements to Velda at announcements@cokeschapel.org to get the word out!!

 

Friday, May 5th, the Sizzlin’ Seniors will be enjoying a performance of the funny new musical “Church Basement Ladies”. We will have dinner at 6:00pm at Carrabba’s and then attend the 8:00pm performance at the Legacy Theatre. Pay Betsy Bagley or Glenda McDuffie $26.50 for each ticket. Email Betsy at ebbagley@gmail.com.

 

CEMETERY UPDATE
Thankful that Thom, our Cemetery Steward, is now recovering from knee surgery! He welcomes your help with:

• Burning leaves, debris; Now through end of April

• General Cemetery Clean up for Memorial Day event – mark your calendars for Saturday

May 6th. Bring brooms, rakes, blowers. Questions? Call Thom McCague (770) 463-8136.

 

Diane Johnson and family would like to thank all who have expressed their sympathy, prayers, and hugs on the passing of Diane’s mother.

 

The directories are now available for pick up (one per family) if you had a photo taken by the directory company. Those who ordered a copy or who already paid for their directory will also be able to pick up their directory at the church office. There are a few extra directories if you wish to purchase one. Please make check payable to Cokes Chapel and note on your check: Directory for $10.00. Thanks to all for your participation.

 

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

 

Vacation time of year is quickly approaching. Don’t forget your church continues to operate even in the summer! Out of town? You can still 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).  Help us avoid the summer “slump” by maintaining your generous giving.

 

A big thank you to all our members and guests for your incredibly generous tithes and offerings for January, February, March. Our church functions because of everyone’s contributions. April is looking great! Look for regular updates from YOUR Financial Committee. We want each one of our members to know where your donations go and how the money is being used for God’s work. Let’s continue to help others and make disciples for Christ. Again, thank you to each one of you for helping OUR church continue to do God’s work.