Including today, there are 6 days left of Summer of IMPACT and 6 projects (yes – July is just 6 days away)! I know we’ve said this over and over, but it’s true – this has been the BEST SUMMER OF IMPACT EVER! We’ve had more projects, more volunteers, more hours served, and more new people serving than ever before! A huge shout out goes to Chris Jones our Pastor of Outreach who oversees, organizes, and leads Summer of IMPACT. But I know Chris Jones, and he wouldn’t want his name mentioned without applauding all of this year’s Leaders and all of the Volunteers! We couldn’t do what we do without all of them! And they truly knocked it out of the park this year! So the only thing left to do, is to go to our website and sign up today!
Speaking of remaining projects, I’m excited to “resurrect” our Grab & Go Meal Drive-Thru this Saturday, 11am-1pm! It’s a way to commemorate all that we did a year ago during the shutdown. While we’re at capacity with the Volunteers who have already signed up to serve, there are several key ways that everyone can help:
- Come through the drive-thru (11am-1pm), pick up a few meals (pulled pork BBQ, Mac n’ Cheese, Green Beans, Dessert) and bless someone you know who might be in need or someone who just needs a little encouragement. Maybe you take a few meals to the 1st Responders you know.
- We need donations of pre-packaged/homemade desserts dropped off by Saturday morning at 10am (cookies, brownies, Rice Krispy Treats, Little Debbies, etc.). Desserts either need to be individually wrapped or can easily be put in ziploc baggies.
- Our Food Bank is getting dangerously LOW! Come through the Drive-Thru on Saturday and drop off any canned goods or non-perishable food items for our Community Food Bank.
- Give financially. If you would like to help sponsor the meal financially you can do so by giving on our website: https://coastalcommunitychurch.org/give/ or simply text ANY amount to 843-277-8337 and use the key word “meals” (ex. $100 meals).
- Spread the word! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers and encourage them to drive through.
I hope you’re enjoying our “At the Movies” series this year! This past week we took 170 people to see “Peter Rabbit 2” at the Citadel Mall Theater! And speaking of the Citadel Mall Theater, don’t forget that all 1st Time Guests AND the person who invited them receive a FREE movie ticket! So INVITE & BRING GUESTS!
One last thing, July 4th this year falls on a Sunday – we will only have 1 service, the 9:30am service. So before you hit the beach, head out on the boat, or fire up the grill, join us for worship!
Making An IMPACT With You!
Pastor Chris
Here are this week’s “Friday 5”:
- UPCOMING OUTREACH PROJECTS:
Typically, in this section of our Friday 5, we list all the upcoming Outreach Projects. For the month of June – there really is only ONE thing we want you to focus on: SUMMER OF IMPACT! Simply click on this link: https://coastalcommunitychurch.org/outreach/. Take a look at all the opportunities. Find the project(s) right for you and then sign up today! You can sign up for as many opportunities as you want directly from our website. And by the way, you don’t even have to call Coastal your home to participate! Spread the word and invite and bring your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to serve! If you are looking to Make an IMPACT in our community, this is the way to do it! Let’s make this the best Summer ever!
If you have any questions about Summer of IMPACT and the different projects, please reach out to Pastor Chris Jones at 843-870-4613. - Our “Summer Reading” series starts Sunday, July 25th. “Summer Reading” is another favorite Summer tradition here at Coastal where we pick a group of books for you to read over the Summer and then the subject matter of each of those books becomes the sermon topic for that particular Sunday. There will be a very small number of the books available for purchase (at a discounted price – $10 each) at the church beginning this Sunday, June 27th. Here are all the books and their links. Happy Reading!
Love Your Life, Not Theirs by Rachel Cruze
U-Turns by Tony Evans
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Winning the War in Your Mind by Craig Groeschel
Uncommon Ground by Timothy Keller
Gentle and Lowly by Dane C. Ortlund
The Praying Life by Paul Miller - Our Annual BEACH BAPTISM out at Folly Beach County Park has been RESCHEDULED to Sunday, August 8th, 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. At Coastal we call it “going public,” 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 or sign up on our website.
- What are your Next Steps at Coastal? If you’re fairly new to Coastal, a great next step is our Newcomers Reception. Our next Newcomers Reception is Sunday, July 25th, in the Welcome Center immediately following the 11:15am service (at approximately 12:30pm). This is a great way to learn more about Coastal, meet staff and key volunteers, as well as meet some other new people. You can respond to this email, sign up on our website, or sign up on your Connect Card on Sunday.
Another next step is officially making Coastal your church family by becoming a Member. Our next Membership Class is Monday night, August 9th, 6-8:30pm. You can respond to this email, sign up on our website, or sign up on your Connect Card on Sunday. You can join us either in-person or online through Zoom. - If you haven’t already seen it, make sure you check out our WAVES Student Ministry (6th-12th Grade) Summer Calendar. They have a ton of events, activities, and service projects all through June, July, and August! This coming week alone they’ll be serving at the Grab & Go Meal Drive-Thru on Saturday, serving at Tricounty Family Ministry on Tuesday, and enjoying the Ropes Course at Wild Blue on Wednesday. Go to our website, their Instagram page, or reach out to Ryan Spell for all the details. Oh and by the way, all the events are FREE!! Bring your Student and invite a friend!
P.S. I know it seems like a long way off, but we are in the process of thinking through and planning out our Fall Semester of LIFE Groups. If you are interested in possibly leading, assisting, or hosting a LIFE Group (in person or online), please sign up on your Connect Card on Sunday or respond to this email. If you have any questions you can also reach out to Pastor Scott Huff at scotth@coastalcommunitychurch.org.
