No, you’re not seeing double and you don’t need to check your eyes – that’s 2 BOX TRUCKS in the picture above! And it was made possible by your generosity (the Christmas Offering). We hope to put it out on the road very soon, serving and loving our community (think simultaneous Tailgate Parties). We still need to “outfit” it with all the necessary equipment, but it should be ready soon. Next week, however, we are going to use it to load up and deliver all of the gifts and supplies for Oakland Elementary School (another example of your generosity). But the real requirement for operating two Box Trucks and two Tailgate Parties is people – YOU! In fact, sign up to serve at our next Saturday Serve, Saturday, February 5th to show your support and your commitment to community outreach. Go to our website, sign up today, and then show up next Saturday morning at 8:30am, and make it obvious that we have plenty of volunteers to man two Tailgate Parties!
This Sunday at Coastal is going to be a lot of fun! We kick off a new series called, “The Names of God.” Over the next several weeks, we’re going to be looking at some of the names through which God has revealed himself in the Bible. My message this Sunday is an overview of the series, titled, “What’s In a Name?” As a part of the series kickoff on Sunday we’re asking everyone to wear a Name Tag. We’ll have several “Name Tag Stations” setup as people are entering the building.
And that goes along perfectly with the other exciting thing happening this week – it’s LIFE Group Sunday!! What is LIFE Group Sunday? I’m glad you asked. Think Job/College Fair, but for LIFE Groups! Before and after both Sunday morning services everyone is invited to our Welcome Center/Gathering Space where you’ll get to visit a booth/table representing all the different LIFE Groups this semester! You’ll get to meet the leaders, ask any questions, meet other people just like you checking out all the groups, and enjoy some great food (snacks at every table)! You’ll even get to vote on the Best Overall Booth, Most Creative, Best Sales Pitch, Best Food/Snacks, etc. Don’t miss it! Most importantly, sign up for a LIFE Group!
LIFE & LOVE!
Pastor Chris
Here are this week’s “Friday 5”:
- UPCOMING OUTREACH PROJECTS:
Lowcountry Orphan Relief – Lowcountry Orphan Relief provides support services and aid to meet the needs of Lowcountry children identified as at-risk or suffering from abandonment, abuse and/or neglect. Coastal will be serving there, today, January 28th, 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at 1850 Truxton Ave in North Charleston.
Warming Shelter – We will be assisting with meals for the homeless warming shelter right around the corner from our church at Seacoast West Ashley. Dinner Team, Tuesday, February 1st, 6-8pm. Meet at Coastal’s Welcome Center.
Neighbors Together Grocery Distribution – We will be assisting with their Emergency Grocery Distribution, Wednesday, February 2nd, 9:45am-12:30pm. Meet at: 2105 Cosgrove Ave. North Charleston.
Saturday Serve – The foundation of all of our serving opportunities at Coastal really starts with Saturday Serve – the first Saturday of every month. The next Saturday Serve is Saturday, February 5th. We meet in the Welcome Center/Cafe at 8:30am, project leaders make a “pitch” for their serving opportunity, and then we serve! Make plans NOW to be there!
Soldier’s Angels – We’ll be helping with the Veteran’s Mobile Food Distribution, Tuesday, February 8th, 8am-1pm. Meet at 1113 Sam Rittenburg Blvd. (The Elks Lodge).
If you are interested in serving in any of these projects, you can sign up on your Connect Card this Sunday or sign up now on our website. If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Chris Jones at 843-870-4613. - We’re excited to announce that we are having a SUPER BOWL PARTY in our new facility on Sunday, February 13th at 6pm! Come watch the Big Game being played simultaneously on all 6 HUGE screens! We’ll provide pulled pork BBQ, drinks, and paper products. You bring your favorite sides or game snacks to share! Childcare is not provided; however, the playgrounds and Coastal Kidz will be open (you are responsible for your children). Come join the fun and invite and bring friends!
- Please bring back the “Oakland Orca” items (unwrapped) you signed up for at the church by this Sunday. If you lost your Orca and have forgotten what you signed up for, or if you have any questions, just call the church office – 843-571-1777. If you would like to donate money toward purchasing any items not taken, simply give to the church in any of the different ways and let us know. Let’s show the love and generosity of Jesus to our neighbors across the street – Oakland Elementary School!
- New to Coastal? Join us in the Coastal Cafe or online next Sunday, February 6th immediately following the 11:15am service for our next Newcomer’s Reception. Learn more about Coastal, meet staff and key volunteers, and get plugged in. Lunch & childcare provided. RSVP online or on your Connect Card on Sunday!
- JOIN A LIFE TEAM! One of the best ways to meet new people and grow in your faith at Coastal is to serve alongside others on a LIFE Team or Ministry. There are so many places to start serving here at Coastal – our 1st Impressions Team, welcoming and greeting people as they come on our campus, loving and serving our children through our Coastal Kidz Children’s Ministry, and then there’s the Security Team, our Online Engagement Team, Student Ministry, our Worship Team, our Tech Team, Chair Set-up, and more! You can sign up for a LIFE Team this Sunday on your Connect Card or anytime on our website. Sign up today and start serving!
P.S. DON’T FORGET – we offer our Coastal Members and regular attendees free access to RightNow Media, an online church video library. It’s just one of the many ways to express our generosity to our church family. Essentially, RightNow Media is a Netflix for Bible studies with videos for kids, students, singles, parents and married couples by teachers like Dave Ramsey, John Piper, Max Lucado, Tim Tebow, and more. All the content can be accessed from any computer or smart television and through the RightNow Media app on a phone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, etc. If you haven’t already done so, click here to set up your account!
