I just wanted to remind you that here at Coastal we care deeply about you and whatever it is that you might be going through. We also believe in the power of prayer. Each Monday morning our Pastors and Staff take the time to read through each and every prayer request submitted and lift up our church in prayer. Feel free to simply respond to this email and share any prayer requests that you might have. On our website, if you scroll down on our Missions page, we also have a Get Help Form where you can request assistance picking up groceries, food, or urgent supplies, a Pastoral phone call, or prayer requests. If you need anything, please let us know. You are not alone!
I want to let you know about a new ministry that you might be interested in joining. As Coastal’s online presence continues to grow, our church is reaching people online from literally all over the world. You can view our services on Church Online, Facebook and on our YouTube channel. Our church has invested time, energy and money to improve our online services. I hope you’ve noticed the investment.
If you’ve attended an online service, you are likely aware of the chat that is available on each of the platforms we use to host our services on the web. Today, our church staff monitors the chat and engages online guests at the 9:30am, 11:15am, and 6:00pm services. On any given Sunday, the chat is filled with people who call Coastal home, those who may be new to the area, families who are searching for a new church home, individuals who are unfamiliar with the Christian-faith, as well as those who are curious and seeking. It is a great opportunity for us to share Jesus with people who otherwise may never come to church or hear the message of salvation. This is why we need your help.
Currently, our online chat is managed by one person. To build a stronger online community we are seeking volunteers to build The Online Engagement Team. This team of volunteers will connect with our online members and guests in the chat during the 9:30am, 11:15am, and 6:00pm services. Training will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to choose the service time and the date to serve. You’ll also chose the platform to serve on. The main emphasis of the Online Engagement Team is to meet and greet those who are online, answer questions, and make those who are tuning in feel welcome. It’s an easy and fun way to make an impact while serving here at Coastal (or while home during this season of social distancing). If you are interested in serving on this Team or have any questions, you can respond to this email or reach out to Chris Jones – 843-870-4613.
Speaking of being online, I want to thank so many of you for continuing to be faithful, consistent, and generous in your giving! Coastal is 100% fully funded by the generous, consistent giving our our people. We could not do what we do without you! And whether we gather in-person or online, the ministry and impact of Coastal never ceases. If anything, our outreach has increased! Your weekly gifts are a vital resource that allows us to continue the work that God has called us to do. When you continue to give during this crisis, your gifts allow us to maintain critical ministries that many depend on. If you need us to mail you offering envelopes, step you through online giving, or TEXT Giving (text any amount to 843-277-8337), please respond to this email or call the church office (843-571-1777). Thank you so much for your faithfulness!
LIFE & LOVE!
Pastor Chris
Here are this week’s “Friday 5”:
- We have two great serving opportunities this coming week! Coastal will be assisting Tricounty Family Ministries with their Grocery Distribution on Wednesday August 12th, 9:45am-1pm. Many of Tricounty Family Ministries’ clients are the same people we serve at the North Charleston Tailgate. And then on Friday, August 14th, 8am-1pm, Coastal is teaming up with the Veteran’s Administration and Soldiers’ Angels to supply local low-Income veteran families with food assistance at the mobile food distribution. If you are interested in being a part of either of these opportunities, sign up on your Connect Card this Sunday (online or in-person) or reach out to Pastor Chris Jones.
- Attention all LIFE Group Leaders: Please turn in all of your LIFE Group details to Pastor Scott Huff at scotth@coastalcommunitychurch.org. LIFE Group Leader Training Dates (online or in-person) are either (choose one): Tuesday, 8/25, 6pm-8pm OR Saturday, 8/29, 9-11am. Please select a training date and sign up on your Connect Card on Sunday.
- On Sunday, August 23rd, 5pm out at Folly Beach County Park, we’re having our end of the Summer Beach Baptism! Come out early and make it a fun day for your entire family! If you are interested in being Baptized, simply respond to this email, sign up on your connect card, or go to our website and sign up online. Even if you’re not being Baptized, make plans to come out to the beach and celebrate with those who are! Make it a fun day for the whole family!
- On Friday night, August 21st, at 7:30pm, Coastal is having an online night of worship & prayer! Now, more than ever before, as we head into the Fall and a new school year and a divisive election and so many unknowns and fears, we need to cry out to our God and depend on Him. So mark your calendars now and join your Coastal family online for worship and prayer!
- The Operation Christmas Child “donation of the month” for August is school supplies! So, while you’re picking up school supplies for your own children, pick up some extra for OCC! We are also looking for people who might be able to temporarily store our shoeboxes (We are running out of storage space). You can now drop off all OCC items at church on Sunday mornings or during the week. If you have any questions or would be willing to store shoeboxes, please reach out to Teresa Spell.
P.S. Attention all Mother’s of Preschoolers: MOPS is returning this Fall! It will look a little different, but you’ll still experience the same great encouragement, inspiration, and support! MOPS will meet once a month on Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm (no childcare). There will be a MOPS Registration & Orientation Evening this Tuesday night, August 11th at 6:30pm. The Fall MOPS meeting dates are: Sept. 15th, Oct 13th, Nov 10th, Dec 12th. If you have any questions or if you’d like to express your interest, please reach out to Morgan Wessel.
