There is no doubt that many, many people today are hurting, hopeless, and afraid. So Coastal, let’s DO something about it! If you want to make a difference, if you want to change the world, it’s not going to happen by crafting the most shared or liked social media post. Let me tell you where we can ALL start – SUMMER OF IMPACT! For those of you who are new to Coastal, Summer of IMPACT is all about serving and loving our community – where we live, work, parent, and play. It’s a month long emphasis that kicks off every Summer at Coastal. Honestly, it’s what we do all year long, just exponentially during the month of June. And guess what?! SIGN UPS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN!!!!!
Summer of IMPACT is where we as a church saturate our community with the love of Jesus through simple acts of service. Given the 58 DIFFERENT SERVING OPPORTUNITIES, there is literally something for everyone. Nearly every serving opportunity is family friendly. We’ll be serving veterans, the homeless, the elderly & sick, children in crisis, those who struggle with drug & alcohol addictions and more. There are opportunities nearly every day of the month. You simply sign-up and then show-up. It’s that simple! Every project has a leader and every project is well-organized.
Click on this link: https://coastalcommunitychurch.org/missions/. Take a look at all the opportunities. Find the projects that are right for you and sign up today!
If you are looking to make an IMPACT in our community, if you want to “be” the church, this is the way to do it! I truly believe that everyone who calls Coastal home can sign up for at least one event. But here’s what I would also encourage you to do – invite friends, neighbors, family, and co-workers to join you! You don’t have to be a member of Coastal to participate. And get this, you don’t even have to be a believer to participate! Truthfully, I think this is the best way we have to show people what a difference Jesus truly makes in our lives.
So one last time – EVERYONE, GO TO THIS LINK AND SIGN UP TODAY!!
https://coastalcommunitychurch.org/missions/
If you have any questions about Summer of IMPACT and any of the projects, please reach out to Pastor Chris Jones – (843) 870-4613.
Sure, these are dark and difficult times. But it’s times like these where the light shines the brightest! Coastal, that’s you and me! Let’s be the light for all the world to see! I love you Coastal! I love being your Pastor! I love what we get to do together! And I can’t wait to see you on Sunday!
LIFE & LOVE!
Pastor Chris
- 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, Friday, April 26th; Friday, May 10th, 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at 1850 Truxton Ave in North Charleston.
Downtown Charleston “Hotdog Ministry”: We will be grilling and serving hotdogs to the homeless and hungry downtown! TODAY, Friday, April 26th, 4-6:30pm. Meet at Coastal.
Coffee & Doughnuts with the Vets at Patriot Villas – Friday, May 3rd, 8:30am-11:30am. Meet at Coastal.
Clothing Team: Our Coastal Clothing Team will be organizing and sorting clothes, Friday, May 3rd; Monday, May 6th; Friday, May 10th, 9:30am-11:30am. Meet at 2952 Old Pond Road on Johns Island.
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, May 4th. We meet in the Welcome Center/Cafe at 8:30am, project leaders make a “pitch” for their serving opportunity, and then we serve!
Food Pantry Sort & Stock: Coastal feeds an enormous amount of people. Come to the church and help keep our Food Pantry organized (and have a lot of fun while you’re at it)! Thursday, May 9th, 11:30am-1pm.
Double Tailgate Day: Meeting Street & Joseph Floyd Manor: Saturday, May 11th, 10:30am-1:30pm. Meet at the church and then pick which Tailgate you’d like to serve.
As always, 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. - Coastal Community Church’s Internship Program is an eight-week, Summer Ministry experience designed to give participants (ages 16-26) a glimpse into life in ministry. Passionate & gifted participants will gain valuable experience while working alongside Coastal staff members in areas of Administration, Outreach, Worship Arts, Production & Communications, Children’s, or Student Ministries. If you’re interested in providing housing for out of state interns, please reach out to rachel@coastalcommunitychurch.org. Find out more by visiting our internship program page at www.coastalcommunitychurch.org/connect/internships.
- On Mother’s Day, May 12th, Coastal will celebrate all the women in our lives with fun giveaways, FREE Kona Ice for all ages, a family photo station, and Baby/Child Dedication in all 3 services. If you would like your child to participate in the Dedication Service, sign up on your Connect Card on Sunday. Include the child’s full name and the service you will be attending.
- We are planning our Annual BEACH BAPTISM out at Folly Beach County Park on Sunday, June 9th, at 5pm. You can sign up for it on our website. The only requirement for Baptism is that you have personally given your life to Jesus. Baptism is a public profession of your faith, and it’s a great celebration! It beautifully illustrates Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. If you’re unable to participate in our Beach Baptism, remember at Coastal we’re ready for you to get Baptized any service, any Sunday. If you are interested in getting Baptized, simply respond to this email, sign up on your Connect Card, or sign up on our website.
- Are you grieving the loss of a spouse or do you know someone who is? Join one of the FREE special GriefShare sessions on Monday, May 20th at 2pm or 6pm at Coastal. Register at www.GriefShare.org or contact Freeda (540-903-5030) or Sue (616-443-6553).
P.S. Mark your calendars now – Coastal’s VBS is July 8th-12th, 6-8:15pm for children 4 years old – 5th Grade. This year’s theme is, “SCUBA – Diving Into Friendship With God!” Registration for Volunteers and children is now open! Go to our website and register today!
