Dear Coastal,

It’s finally here! Our Marriage Retreat starts tonight at 6pm! I can’t tell you how excited I am! I talked to Marvin Thomas (one of our Conference speakers) this week, he and his wife Sharon can’t wait to join us and minister to us this weekend.  They have a lot people praying for our weekend!  We’re praying for this weekend!  God is going to show up and move in miraculous ways!  If you’ve signed up for the Retreat, don’t let anything get in the way of you coming!  Don’t let Satan have that victory!  Right now we have almost 80 people signed up!

Don’t forget a few important details about the weekend: the Conference is located at the Doubletree Hotel off of 526 at the Airport Exit. The Conference begins at 6pm with dinner.  Let me say this – COME HUNGRY!  You will NOT be disappointed with our food this weekend.  They are really taking care of us (thanks Dan Blumenstock)!  We will be done around 9pm on Friday night.  Saturday begins at 8am with breakfast.  Again, don’t miss the meals.  They are an important part of the Retreat.  We get to hang out together, have some fun, and even meet some new people.  The Conference will be over around 11:45am, before lunch on Saturday.  If you haven’t finished paying for the Conference, just bring a check with you this weekend.  Pray for Marvin & Sharon.  Pray for your spouse.  Pray that God will use this weekend in mighty ways!  I love you Coastal and I can’t wait to see you this weekend! And yes, Janet and I will be spending the night Friday night at the Hotel – woohoo!

Friday’s 5:

  1.  The new semester of LIFE Groups has begun!  Check out our Groups and sign up on your Connect Card on Sudnay or onlineGo to our website, check out all the Groups, and sign up today!
  2. There will be a Security Team Meeting at Coastal on Saturday, February 20th at 10am.
  3. We need some 1st service people to volunteer to help pick up the Panera Bread on Sunday mornings at 7:30am and bring it to the church.  Write it on your Connect Card on Sunday or contact Ryan Spell at ryan@coastalcommunitychurch.org or 843-442-8985.
  4. We are wanting to plan a Baptism Service in our new building.  If you are interested in getting baptized, please let us know on your Connect Card.  We will keep you apprised as to the date when we get in the new building.
  5. If you haven’t tried it yet, give TEXT Giving a try!  It’s simple, safe, and secure!  Text any amount, any time, any where to 843-277-8337.  After a simple and quick one step sign up process, you can save that number to your phone and use it any time!  It’s a great way to give as God leads and as God blesses.  And it’s a great way to track your giving!

All In!  Love Can!  Game On!

Pastor Chris – PC

P.S.  I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Weekend!  This Sunday, Valentine’s Day, will be mine and Janet’s 29th Wedding Anniversary!