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LUTHERSVILLE FOOD PANTRY VISIT

Luthersville Senior Center is one of the charitable organizations that Cokes Chapel sponsors on a regular basis.  Although the name might be familiar to many in our congregation, it is most likely that the majority do not know exactly what our role is or what the Center is all about.  

 

For many years, our volunteers went to Luthersville on a regular basis, delivering items of clothing, food, and other needs to the Center.  In most recent years, we have provided money for food to be purchased for the meals prepared for these senior citizens. 

 

This past week, Pastor Lisa and several members made the trip to Luthersville to see what actually takes place on a day to day basis. 

 

When we arrived, bringing food for the day’s meal, we were greeted by two of their volunteers, and taken into the kitchen where they prepare lunch for the elderly three days a week.  The first thing we noticed was no air conditioning in the kitchen or in the cafeteria area where they serve the meals.  (This is an old school that has been converted to serve many functions.  Luckily, we were informed that the City Council has recently approved funds to air condition these rooms!!  – However, too late for the 90 plus degree days we have been experiencing.)

 

Our next stop was the activity room (air conditioned, yea!!!) where all types of events take place.  We were introduced to approximately 20 ladies who make up their quilting group; these quilts are not made with a sewing machine – but every stitch is by hand.  There were probably 10 to 15 quilts completed, some ready to take to the Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay, GA to sell.  Proceeds from these quilts go toward the operation expenses of the Center.  We gathered around the table with the ladies who were having their daily devotion, and listened to some beautiful testimonies.   While sitting around the table, Pastor Lisa was given some quilting squares and a needle and thread – we thought we would have to leave her there, she was so caught up in the pure delight of sewing (one of her favorite pastimes.)

 
More seniors arrived as we prepared to have lunch with these dear ladies.  We learned that they come to the Center three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9-2, to participate in different activities, but mainly for companionship and support.  One lady told us that she had experienced four deaths in her family in the past year, and if it were not for the support of her friends at the Center she did not know how she could have survived.
We came away that day knowing that we had received a true blessing from these dear ones.  Cokes Chapel’s acts of kindness toward this group has impacted many lives and continues to do so.  So when you give your communion offering on Sunday mornings, please remember that part of it is supporting Luthersville’s efforts to provide for their elderly citizens.
 
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Announcements August 10

 
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COME SUNDAY AS WE ANNOUNCE OUR NEW PUBLICATION NAMES & THE WINNERS!

ALL ARE INVITED – COVERED DISH THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH
The church has planned a covered dish fellowship next Sunday, August 14th which will follow the 11:00 service in the Contemporary Worship Center. This time has been planned in order to give Pastor Lisa another opportunity to spend some time getting to know more of the congregation. So plan to bring along a favorite dish to share and have lunch with church friends!

LUNCH BUNCH THIS WEEK, AUGUST 11TH AT TOMATO HOUSE
The Lunch Bunch Group will be meeting at The Tomato House, 42 Main Street, Senoia GA at 11:30 next Thursday, August 11th. Please sign up on Sunday if you would like to attend so that reservations can be made ahead of time. For more information or to RSVP, call Gail Brooke at 770-328-9986.
 
HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES
During the month of July, we enjoyed special weekly church-wide gatherings! Continuing this opportunity of fellowship and refreshments, the Hospitality team will host a monthly gathering on the third Sunday of the month from 10:30-10:55 a.m. under the awning. We encourage you to come a bit early to church or at the end of your Sunday School time to enjoy fresh-baked cookies and beverages and visit with others in our Cokes Chapel family. If you have other ideas or would like to be part of the Hospitality Team, please let Pam, Caren or Jennifer know. We hope you will join us for these occasions.
 
YOUTH DIRECTOR SEARCHYour staff Parish Relations Committee is actively seeking our next Youth Director. Advertisements have been placed in a number of areas that connect to people who are either in seminary, or are related through the North Georgia conference to youth and teaching ministries.

Our goal is to find just the right person to bring their gifts and graces to this opportunity to build a relationship and begin a new chapter in their faith journey. 

If you have someone who may be interested, please ask them to contact us with a resume and recommendations at spryouth@cokeschapel.org.
 
“SERVING COMMUNION IN THE CHURCH” AUGUST 14TH
Do you wish to participate in serving communion for 9 or 11 o’clock worship? Pastor Lisa is asking all who want to take part in serving to attend this one day class at 10:10-10:45 in the Sanctuary. This will also be the format to train for communion setup/clean up if you wish to be a communion steward. Sign up for the class so that we have enough materials for each person by calling the church office or by emailing Barbara at office@cokeschapel.org.
 
UPCOMING SERMON SERIES
KindnessAWayForwardSeries
Do you want to transform the world? Let’s start with us! What the World Needs Now … Kindness & Love may oftentimes seem just too hard to reach for, but kindness often make for viral news – because so little can take on such gravity in our hearts. Kindness is the key to introducing the way of Christ. Love may seem to forward, to false, but living with kindness bridges the gap. Considerations on kindness: the source of it; the strength in it; the witness of it. Join us for three weeks of “Kindness – A Way Forward” beginning August 14th
 
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER, AUGUST 24TH
Menu:
Meat Loaf
Green Beans
Slaw
Potatoes
Cabbage Casserole
Relish Tray (tomatoes, onions, peppers)
Cornbread
 
The UMW will be selling tickets for this event & there is a sign up sheet in the Pre-School.  Adults $5/Children $3
 


Announcements August 3

 

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THE CHURCH BUS GOING TO  HOLLONVILLE THIS SATURDAY EVENING WILL BE DEPARTING AT 5:30pm.
 
CONTEST EXTENDED!
The context to name both the Weekly Announcments (E-Mail) and the Monthly Newsletter (Printed Copy) has been extended for one week! You still have time to get an entry into the church office.  Winners will be announced next Sunday, August 14th!
 
ALL ARE INVITED – COVERED DISH ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH
The church has planned a covered dish fellowship next Sunday, August 14th which will follow the 11:00 service in the Contemporary Worship Center. This time has been planned in order to give Pastor Lisa another opportunity to spend some time getting to know more of the congregation. So plan to bring along a favorite dish to share and have lunch with church friends!
 
THANK YOU FROM BRIGHTER DAY!
Through the generosity of Cokes Chapel members, about 80 underprivileged children were furnished with school supplies. What a wonderful outreach mission for our church.  Thank you all!
 
LUNCH BUNCH, AUGUST 11TH AT TOMATO HOUSE
The Lunch Bunch Group will be meeting at The Tomato House, 42 Main Street, Senoia GA at 11:30 next Thursday, August 11th. Please sign up on Sunday if you would like to attend so that reservations can be made ahead of time. For more information or to RSVP, call Gail Brooke at 770-328-9986.
 
HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES
During the month of July, we enjoyed special weekly church-wide gatherings! Continuing this opportunity of fellowship and refreshments, the Hospitality team will host a monthly gathering on the third Sunday of the month from 10:30-10:55 a.m. under the awning. We encourage you to come a bit early to church or at the end of your Sunday School time to enjoy fresh-baked cookies and beverages and visit with others in our Cokes Chapel family. If you have other ideas or would like to be part of the Hospitality Team, please let Pam, Caren or Jennifer know. We hope you will join us for these occasions.
 
YOUTH DIRECTOR SEARCH
Your staff Parish Relations Committee is actively seeking our next Youth Director. Advertisements have been placed in a number of areas that connect to people who are either in seminary, or are related through the North Georgia conference to youth and teaching ministries.
 
Our goal is to find just the right person to bring their gifts and graces to this opportunity to build a relationship and begin a new chapter in their faith journey.
 
If you have someone who may be interested, please ask them to contact us with a resume and recommendations at spryouth@cokeschapel.org.
 
“SERVING COMMUNION IN THE CHURCH” AUGUST 14TH
Do you wish to participate in serving communion for 9 or 11 o’clock worship? Pastor Lisa is asking all who want to take part in serving to attend this one day class at 10:10-10:45 in the Sanctuary. This will also be the format to train for communion setup/clean up if you wish to be a communion steward. Sign up for the class so that we have enough materials for each person by calling the church office or by emailing Barbara at office@cokeschapel.org.
 
UPCOMING SERMON SERIES
Do you want to transform the world? Let’s start with us! What the World Needs Now … Kindness & Love may oftentimes seem just too hard to reach for, but kindness often make for viral news – because so little can take on such gravity in our hearts. Kindness is the key to introducing the way of Christ. Love may seem to forward, to false, but living with kindness bridges the gap. Considerations on kindness: the source of it; the strength in it; the witness of it. Join us for three weeks of “Kindness – A Way Forward” beginning August 14th.


Announcements July 27, 2016

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Pastor Lisa is on vacation this week so if you need pastoral care, please contact Larry Carter.

COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES – LAST DAY IS THIS SUNDAY, JULY 31ST

For the next few weeks, we will be collecting school supplies for
A Brighter Day children’s organization in Coweta County and for the Foster Parent Association
in Coweta County. Sheets with specific items are available on the information tables and in the church office. Containers for collection of these items will be in both services.

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 3 Day Kid’s Mission Camp  was this week!  Thanks to everyone involved!
 

REMINDER!
This will be our last Sunday for our shared “Special Camp Snack” time between 10:30 and 10:55 at the awning outside the Contemporary Worship space.   Plan to join us, bring a friend for the camp theme snack time and let’s discover how sleep away camps, going to new places for fun & excitement, building new friendships that go strong and deep connect to Christian life and community! Sunday school classes are encouraged to plan to stop early so we have some great community time! (This week we’re ending on ice cream with toppings! Yum!)


RECEPTION FOR BOBBY TOTTEN 
We will be hosting a reception in honor of Bobby Totten and the ministry that we shared her eon Sunday July 31 at 5pm in the Contemporary Worship Center.  Please plan to attend and wish Bobby well as he continues his work at Cornerstone UMC.

FOCUS YOUTH 
Focus Youth will meet this Sunday at 5pm at the reception for Bobby!  

LIFELINE SCREENING – AUGUST 6TH
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church on 8/6/2016.  Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount).  All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.  In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners

“SERVING COMMUNION IN THE CHURCH” AUGUST 14TH
Do you wish to participate in serving communion for 9 or 11 o’clock worship?  Pastor Lisa is asking all who want to take part in serving to attend this one day class at 10:10-10:45 in the Sanctuary.  This will also be the format to train for communion setup/clean up if you wish to be a communion steward.  Sign up for the class so that we have enough materials for each person by calling the church office or by emailing Barbara at office@cokeschapel.org.

UPCOMING SERMON SERIES
 
KindnessAWayForwardSeries
Do you want to transform the world? Let’s start with us! What the World Needs Now …. Kindness & Love may oftentimes seem just too hard to reach for, but kindness can provide real traction in today’s world. Without fail, the few simple acts of kindness often make for viral news = because so little can take on such gravity in our hearts. Kindness is the key to introducing the way of Christ. Love may seem to forward, to false, but living with kindness bridges the gap. Considerations on kindness: the source of it; the strength in it; the witness of it. Join us for three weeks of “Kindness – A Way Forward” beginning August 14th.