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For a while now, we’ve been praying about some possible next steps for our church as far as community outreach is concerned. We’ve really felt like one of those next steps would be helping to transform a neighborhood right here in West Ashley – a place where we could dig in over time and make a real lasting IMPACT. And then God opened a door for our involvement at “The Pink House” in the Ardmore Neighborhood. The Pink House over the years has served as a community center of sorts – a lighthouse of help and hope in a neighborhood with great, great need.
But here’s the reality – The Pink House needs some help. The property has fallen into disrepair and needs a lot of TLC. So join us this Saturday (tomorrow), 9am-1pm for a Yard Clean Up Project at the Pink House. We’ll meet in the Coastal Welcome Center tomorrow morning at 9am. We’re going to be doing some raking, laying down landscaping fabric, putting out mulch and pine straw. We’re also going to haul away some old debris and wood. The reality is this, the PINK House is not fully ready for larger scale outreach in the community (Neighborhood Tailgate Parties, VBS, etc). There is work that needs to be accomplished in order to revitalize the grounds and to communicate to the neighborhood that the PINK House is up and running and that Coastal is here to minister to the community. I hope you’ll consider joining us as we strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus where we live, work, parent, and play! By the way, you can sign up right now for this project, and MANY OTHERS by going to: www.coastalcommunitychurch.org/missions.
And if you’re planning on coming to the church on Saturday for the Pink House Yard Clean Up, why not come early and help us set up Coastal Kidz at Orange Grove Middle School (right across the street from the church). We’ll be there at 8am and be done in plenty of time to meet in the Welcome Center at 9am. In fact, we’re there every Saturday morning during our Construction Project and would love for you to join us!
I hope your 40 Day Easter Fast has started off strong! Remember the Easter Fast goes all the way until Good Friday, April 2nd. Jesus said, “When you fast . . .” In other words, Jesus meant for fasting to be a regular part of the Christian lifestyle. Fasting is simply denying yourself something physical for a set period of time for the spiritual purpose of focusing on prayer, the Word, and your relationship with God. Sometimes the first few days of a fast are the most difficult. Satan will plant seeds in your mind that it’s really no big deal, no one will know if you really do it, or that it really doesn’t make any difference. Remember, Satan is a liar and the Father of Lies! Jesus promises in His Word that the Father will reward you! How will He reward you? I don’t know, but I know that He will! So – keep it up and don’t give up! What you are doing has eternal consequences, and God is using it to do a work in you. But remember the focus is not on the actual thing you are giving up. It’s your relationship with God. And to help you in that relationship, each Monday morning of the Fast we will send you a email that includes a themed devotional for the week and daily Scripture readings to guide your time. I love you Coastal and I love being your Pastor! Hope to see you over the weekend – serving on Saturday and worshipping on Sunday – in-person or online!
LIFE & LOVE!
Pastor Chris
Here are this week’s “Friday 5”:
I want to let you know about a new opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus where we live, work, parent, and play that we’re very excited about! We are beginning a ministry partnership with “The Pink House” in the Ardmore Neighborhood right here in West Ashley. The Pink House over the years has served as a community center of sorts – a lighthouse of help and hope in a neighborhood with great need. Ardmore has a host of social issues. These issues include drugs, alcohol, gang activity, and struggling low income families. There is a real opportunity for our church to make a lasting IMPACT right in our own backyard by serving those in need. The possibilities for ministry and impact are unlimited! In fact, this past week a team of volunteers from Coastal organized a free Clothing Distribution at the Pink House.
But here’s the reality – The Pink House property has fallen into disrepair and needs a lot of TLC. So to help create neighborhood goodwill and to literally prepare the soil for future ministry, Coastal is organizing a Yard Clean Up Project this Saturday, February 27th from 9am until 1pm. We’ll meet in the Coastal Welcome Center this Saturday at 9am. We’re going to be doing some raking, laying down landscaping fabric, putting out mulch and pine straw. We’re also going to haul away some old debris and wood left on the property from previous ministry. The reality is this, the PINK House is not fully ready for larger scale outreach in the community (Neighborhood Tailgate Parties, VBS, etc). There is work that needs to be accomplished in order to revitalize the grounds and to communicate to the neighborhood that the PINK House is up and running and that Coastal is here to minister to the community.
So roll up your sleeves, grab your rakes, blowers, and other lawn equipment and join us this Saturday as we look to take these initial steps! We’ll be done by 1pm so it won’t be a sacrifice of your entire Saturday. Also, if you are professional landscaper and you’re willing to help with your time and equipment, we’d love to have you. If you own an open-styled trailer and you are willing to sacrifice your time by helping to haul items to the Bees Ferry Landfill, we’d love to have you.
You can sign up right now by going to: www.coastalcommunitychurch.org/missions. You can also contact our Outreach Pastor, Chris Jones by email with any questions at chrisjones@coastalcommunitychurch.org.
LIFE & LOVE!
Pastor Chris
P.S. If you’re planning on coming to the church on Saturday for the Pink House Yard Clean Up, why not come early and help us set up Coastal Kidz at Orange Grove Middle School (right across the street from the church). We’ll be there at 8am and be done in plenty of time to meet in the Welcome Center at 9am. In fact, we’re there every Saturday morning during our Construction Project and would love for you to join us!
First of all, I just want to thank everyone for all the love expressed to me and Janet this past Sunday for our 34th Wedding Anniversary! We had a great day! We also had a great kick-off for our new series “To The Church.” I’ll be honest with you, between the weather and the long holiday weekend I wasn’t expecting all the people and all the guests who showed up! And I don’t think it was just the doughnuts or the giveaways (although that was a lot of fun). I simply think it’s that we have a lot of people at Coastal who know why we do what we do and who are on mission – to share and experience the LIFE and LOVE of Jesus with Charleston and the world!
Hopefully by now you’re aware that Coastal’s Annual 40 Day Easter Fast begins this Monday, February 22nd and goes through Good Friday, April 2nd! The Easter Fast is where you choose to give up something, deny yourself something to focus on prayer, repentance, and your relationship with God. It could be caffeine or sugar. It could be social media or tv. It could be time, where you get up 30 minutes earlier each day to read your Bible and pray. You decide. If you are interested in participating, sign up on your Connect Card or respond to this email. It’s a great opportunity to grow your faith. And to help you in your journey, beginning this Monday, February 22nd, we will provide you with a weekly email that includes a themed devotional for the week and daily Scripture readings to guide your time. I hope you’ll participate! I love you Coastal and I love being your Pastor! Hope to see you Sunday – in-person or online!
LIFE & LOVE!
Pastor Chris
Here are this week’s “Friday 5”:
I know I say this a lot, but I’m really pumped about this Sunday at Coastal! First of all, this Sunday is Valentine’s Day and it’s mine and Janet’s 34th Wedding Anniversary! Our first date was actually on Valentine’s Day and we got married one year later on Valentine’s Day. I was 19 years old! I’m also excited that we’ll be kicking off a brand new series called, “To The Church.” Each week, as we prepare ourselves for Easter, we’ll be looking at Jesus’ letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2 and 3 (see our new sermon series graphic above from our very own Jody Davis). What you’ll quickly discover is that not only do these 7 letters have a lot to say to the church of today, but they also speak to you and me as individuals. It’s going to be a powerful series! And since we’re kicking it off on Valentine’s Day, we have a few special treats – FREE Krispy Kreme doughnuts in our Coastal Cafe and GIVEAWAYS at the end of each service (Gift Certificates for Halls Chophouse)! Invite and bring a friend in-person OR online! And if all of that were not enough LIFE GROUPS BEGIN THIS COMING WEEK (see below)! There are so many great Groups. Check out the LIFE Group Catalog and sign up today! I love you Coastal and I love being your Pastor!
LIFE & LOVE!
Pastor Chris
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Here are this week’s “Friday 5”:
There are so many exciting things happening on our physical campus right now! As you can see from the picture above, they have now poured the concrete for the new addition to the front of our building. This area will serve as the new “front door” of our church. It will contain our Welcome Center, Cafe, Child Check-in, and Welcome & Guest area. In the days ahead we should expect to see this area start to “go vertical.” And then there are so many things that you can’t see yet. For example, inside the “old building” they have already started to sheet rock the walls of the new classrooms, offices, and hallways. Out back the concrete slab for the new addition (new Coastal Kidz classrooms) has been poured, the walls have been erected, and the trusses for the roof are being installed! Be on the lookout for Facebook LIVE tours and updates! Even if you haven’t joined us in-person on Sunday’s yet, drop by during the week to see all the progress! And none of this would be possible without YOU and your generous, consistent giving!
I’ll be wrapping up our “This Is My Year” series this Sunday with, “This is my year to share my faith.” I hope you’ll join us – in-person or online. On Sunday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day and Janet’s and my 34th Wedding Anniversary!) I’m excited to announce that we’ll be kicking off a brand new series called, “To The Church.” Each week, leading up to Easter, we’ll be looking at Jesus’ letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2 and 3. What you’ll quickly discover is that not only do these letters have a lot to say to the church of today, but they also speak to you and me as individuals. It’s going to be a powerful series! And since we’re kicking it off on Valentine’s Day, we have a few special treats (and giveaways) during the service! Don’t miss it! This would be a great time for some of you to join us in-person. Mask up and come to the 11:15am service!
Not only are we kicking off a new series on Valentine’s Day, but that’s also the week that the new semester of LIFE Groups begin! Check out all the different Groups and sign up today! I love you Coastal and I love being your Pastor!
LIFE & LOVE!
Pastor Chris
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