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The Cokesbury Connection June 2013 Cokesbury Cokesbury United Methodist Church United Methodist Church One of my favorite times of the week is picking up Isaac and Blaine from daycare on Thursdays and stopping by the North Charleston Farmers Market. The three of us walk through the tents deciding what we will get to eat for a snack right then and there and what we will take home to fix for dinner. We get to see people from the community that we know and also meet new people. And there really aren’t a whole lot of things better than having a conversation with the peo- ple who cultivated the food you are about to eat. I love to watch the faces of the farmers when they see my children with strawberry juice running down their chins with big silly grins. There is such a sense of pride and accomplishment. Their hard work made that moment possible. The time and effort they put into their crops of fruits and vegetables are providing sustenance for my family. Cultivating is the work of preparing and tending, but this is not solitary work; rather, it depends on the gifts of God in the form of people, materials and places. People thrive when they are able to fulfill their created purpose, which is not limited to the work they do on the farm. We are created for community, with one another and with God. And I see this when the folks from Joseph Fields farms share what the work of their hands has accomplished. As Christians, we are also called to the work of cultivation. We are called to prepare and tend our own souls through works of piety, such as prayer, bible study, holy communion, fasting, Christian community and healthy living. But the work of cultivation is not solitary work. We are also called to cultivate our com- munity through works of mercy, such as caring for the weak and advocating for justice for all people. Our mission is to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. And that means that our call is bigger than just a having a vital congre- gation. It should be to cultivate a thriving community. So when you buy a peach this summer, hopefully from a local farmers market, think about the work that was put into it and the joy and sustenance you will receive from it. And think about how you as a disciple of Jesus Christ can impact the world in the same way. Happy Cultivating! Pastor’s Page Upcoming Events in June Sunday, June 2, @ 4:00 pm Cokesbury’s Best in the sanctuary Tuesday, June 4, @ 6:00 pm Worship Committee Mtg. Sunday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 12, is UM Annual Conference. Pastor Megan and Patsy Patterson will attend. Monday, June 10, @ 3:30 pm Twin Oaks Sing-a-Long All are invited to come! Wednesday, June 12, is the Yah Yah’s Picnic. Meet at the church @ 11:30 am Saturday, June 15, @ 9 am, our monthly Food Pantry Sunday, June 16 through Friday, June 21, is our annual VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. Be sure and register! Sunday, June 23, after church, Church Council will meet. Lunch will be served. FATHER’S DAY is JUNE 16.
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The Cokesbury
Connection
June 2013
CokesburyCokesbury United Methodist ChurchUnited Methodist Church
One of my favorite times of the week is picking up Isaac and Blaine from
daycare on Thursdays and stopping by the North Charleston Farmers Market.
The three of us walk through the tents deciding what we will get to eat for a snack
right then and there and what we will take home to fix for dinner. We get to see
people from the community that we know and also meet new people. And there
really aren’t a whole lot of things better than having a conversation with the peo-
ple who cultivated the food you are about to eat.
I love to watch the faces of the farmers when they see my children with
strawberry juice running down their chins with big silly grins. There is such a
sense of pride and accomplishment. Their hard work made that moment possible.
The time and effort they put into their crops of fruits and vegetables are providing
sustenance for my family.
Cultivating is the work of preparing and tending, but this is not solitary
work; rather, it depends on the gifts of God in the form of people, materials and
places. People thrive when they are able to fulfill their created purpose, which is
not limited to the work they do on the farm. We are created for community, with
one another and with God. And I see this when the folks from Joseph Fields
farms share what the work of their hands has accomplished.
As Christians, we are also called to the work of cultivation. We are called
to prepare and tend our own souls through works of piety, such as prayer, bible
study, holy communion, fasting, Christian community and healthy living. But the
work of cultivation is not solitary work. We are also called to cultivate our com-
munity through works of mercy, such as caring for the weak and advocating for
justice for all people.
Our mission is to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of
the world. And that means that our call is bigger than just a having a vital congre-
gation. It should be to cultivate a thriving community. So when you buy a peach
this summer, hopefully from a local farmers market, think about the work that
was put into it and the joy and sustenance you will receive from it. And think
about how you as a disciple of Jesus Christ can impact the world in the same way.
Happy Cultivating!
Pastor’s Page
Upcoming Events
in June
Sunday, June 2, @ 4:00 pm Cokesbury’s Best in the
sanctuary
Tuesday, June 4, @ 6:00 pm Worship Committee Mtg.
Sunday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 12, is UM Annual Conference. Pastor Megan and Patsy
Patterson will attend.
Monday, June 10, @ 3:30 pm Twin Oaks Sing-a-Long All are invited to come!
Wednesday, June 12, is the Yah Yah’s Picnic. Meet at
the church @ 11:30 am
Saturday, June 15, @ 9 am, our monthly Food Pantry
Sunday, June 16 through Friday, June 21, is our annual VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL.
Be sure and register!
Sunday, June 23, after church, Church Council will meet.
Lunch will be served.
FATHER’S DAY is
JUNE 16.
THIS MONTH’S
BIRTHDAYS 1 Lily Sims Andrews 1 Janet Dangerfield 2 John Carter, Sr. 2 Michael Cook 2 Matthew Hoge 3 Courtney Austin 3 Pat Gehlken 3 Elsie Tumbleston 4 Tyler All 4 Robby Brunson 4 Samantha Bunch 6 Connie Lewis 6 Robert Streuber, Jr. 6 Nancy Whitt 7 Heather Fulmer 9 Donald Taylor
10 Amanda Barwick 11 Barbara Sanders 11 Sue Shipman 11 Andrew Paul Stewart !!! 11 Arthur Jackson 12 Destiny Jacobs 13 Hayley All 14 Margaret Sims 16 Jimmie Gore 16 Savannah Harrelson 16 Kim Peters 18 Jennifer Every 18 Richard Froom 18 Barbara Zuk 19 Brent Barfield 19 Lois Hall 20 Scott Cashwell 20 J. Robert Thomas, Jr.
20 Rachel Wade 22 Drayton Russell Keller 22 Bill Warner 23 Madison Anne Cantrell 23 Sidney Froom 23 Jenna Ward 24 Charlie Bunch 27 Henry Buck 27 Page Keller 27 Russell Keller 27 Vicki Keller 28 Dale Coker 28 Brenda Jo Finn 28 Bob Tucker 28 Billy Ward 30 Bette Renaud
THIS MONTH’S
ANNIVERSARIES 1 Mac & Pat Ham 3 Jimmy & Sue Shipman 4 Cody & Kimberly Gosnell 8 Joey & Kim Peters 9 Steve & Stephanie Harrelson 9 Rodney & Janice Pye 10 Denis & Janet Ivey 12 Julius & Elsie Tumbleston 21 Gordon & Rose Marie
Jones 22 Herbert & Henrietta
Herrmann 23 Henry & Debbie Buck 26 Billy & Debbie Byers
Sunday Morning Schedule 9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Combined Worship
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 3 7:00 pm AA & Al Anon 7:00 pm Bible Study
4 1:00 pm Emmaus
6:00 pm Worship Comm. Mtg.
5 11 am Bible Study 6:30 pm Choir
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9 SC UM Annual
Conference thru 12 th
103:30 pm Twin Oaks 7:00 pm AA & Al Anon 7:00 pm Bible Study
11 1:00 pm Emmaus
1211 am Bible Study
noon Yah Yahs 6:30 pm Choir
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14 15
9:00 am Food Pantry
16 VBS Dinner: 5:30 pm Program: 6:00 pm
17 VBS
7:00 pm AA & Al Anon 7:00 pm Bible Study
18 VBS 1:00 pm Emmaus
19 VBS 11:00 am Bible Study 6:30 pm Choir
20 VBS
Newsletter deadline
21 VBS PARTY
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23 VBS Program
during worship 24 7:00 pm AA & Al Anon 7:00 pm Bible Study
25 1:00 pm Emmaus
26 10:00 am Folders 11:00 am Bible Study 6:30 pm Choir
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We have a long-time Cokesbury member who will
celebrate her 90th birthday on June 14.
We extend our congratulations to Margaret Sims
and wish her many more birthdays!
~~WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JUNE~~
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS
The United Methodist Women of Cokesbury is once again sponsoring a special Father’s Day Bulletin. Dedication forms are in the narthex and in all adult classrooms. Dedications must be to the church office by the Monday before Father’s Day. Please make any checks payable to the UMW and not to the church.
The UMW does not meeting during the months of June or July. Their monthly meetings will resume in August.
EMMAUS MONTHLY GATHERING
This month the District Emmaus Gathering will be held on Friday, June 21, at Grace UMC in Charleston, at 7:30 pm.
TWIN OAKS SING-A-LONG
Every second Monday of the month, at 3:30 pm, a group of our Cokesbury members gathers at Twin Oaks Retirement Home to lead a Sing-a-Long for the Twin Oaks residents. This monthly outreach min-istry would be delighted to add new voices to their group. No prior experi-ence required. Call Mac Ham for more details.
FOOD PANTRY
Our monthly Food Pantry is held every third Saturday of the month at 9:00 am. If you are aware of anyone in the 29405 or 20418 zipcode who needs food assistance please tell them about our monthly Food Pantry. Every fourth Sunday of each month Romayne Eaddy, our hat lady, will collect a special offering after worship service to replenish our monthly food pantry. Please remember those in need.
Our Church Library
Come and enjoy your Cokesbury Library on Sunday mornings or during regular church office hours (Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.). The library is located in the Educa-tion Building across from the Women’s Rest-room and next to the Pastor’s office. The library has a wonderful variety of Christian books and DVDs for your entire family, including sections
devoted to Children, Youth, Fiction, Christian Living, Christian Growth, Reference, etc. To see a list of the books currently in the library, please v i s i t o u r o n l i n e c a t a l o g a t http://www.librarything.com/catalog/Cokesbury.
THANK YOUS TO COKESBURY
Jimmy and I would like to thank everyone who sent
cards or who called to express their sympathies for the
passing of his sister, Peggy Shipman Cook. All of your
prayers and kind thoughts were very much appreciated.
Jimmy and Sue Shipman
“Thanks Be To God” for a loving and caring Cokes-
bury Family.
Thank you for the cards, phone calls, prayers and con-
cerns during the passing of our mother, Annie Mae Ganis.
A special thanks to Pastor Megan for organizing and
assisting in our mother’s funeral.
Thanks to the members of Cokesbury for serving a meal
for our family after the service.
In Christian Love, The Ganis Family.
WE ALWAYS NEED MORE SOAP!
Thanks to all of you who have given soap to this on going ministry. Each month Cokesbury UMC furnishes 50 to 60 bars of soap to the community supported Shalom Ministries. You may also chose to give money toward the soap ministry. For more information on this important outreach ask Marian Gentry.
Notes from the Music Ministries.
You are invited to enjoy “Cokesbury’s Best” on Sunday, June 2, at 4:00 pm, in our church sanctuary. No admission will be charged but a donation to help defray the cost of our children’s choir members partici-pation at the Music and Worship Arts Camp at Lake Junaluska this summer would be a blessing.
You may contact Eszter with your questions or your comments at [email protected], or call the church office or my cell phone: (843)513-6443. Thank you.
HOME BOUND COMMUNION
Home Bound Ministries would be pleased to serve communion to anyone who is homebound. If you are home bound (or know someone who is) and would like to receive communion from Cokesbury please contact Sue Shipman at 552-7239.
The Yah Yah’s (Young at Heart) are
having a PICNIC in June! Bring your
favorite sandwich and all else will be
provided. On Wednesday, June 12, we
will meet at Cokesbury at 11:30 am and
carpool to Riverfront Park.
All are invited to come and be part of
this time of fun, food and fellowship.
Sue and Dave Bird have a new grandson,
Peyton David Frost, born on April 17.
The proud parents are Holly and Joshua
Frost.
Our
Mission
for
June
Cokesbury’s monthly mission project supports a different charitable organization each month of the year. On Sunday mornings please place your donations into the mission box located outside of the sanctuary between the two double doors.
The mission of the Charleston Animal Society is to promote responsible guardianship of domestic animals and advocate the compassionate treatment of all animals. They also promote temporary sanctuary to lost, abandoned or abused domestic animals; promote adoption; provide medical care to indigent pets; eliminate overpopulation of animals with aggressive spay/neuter and education programs; provide educa-tion about responsible pet guardianship; reunite lost pets and their owners; and reduce cruelty through stronger ordinances; investigations, partnerships and education.
Charleston Animal Society Wish List
Cat Litter Peanut Butter Bath Towels Pet Shampoo Exotic Animal Food (for guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, and birds) Washable Toys Small blankets for cats Electric Heating Pads/Blankets 13 Gallon Trash Bags Large alcohol based hand sanitizer Large hand soap Black Sharpies Cardstock Copy paper Gift Cards (Walmart, Petsmart, Petco, etc) Paper Towels
It’s not too late to regIster It’s not too late to regIster
for our vacation bible school for our vacation bible school
at cokesbury, june 16 ~ june 21. at cokesbury, june 16 ~ june 21.
ages 3 ~ 10. All are welcome !ages 3 ~ 10. All are welcome !
Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm and the Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm and the
program will begin at 6:00 pm. program will begin at 6:00 pm.
To register or volunteer contact Pam Coleman To register or volunteer contact Pam Coleman
at at [email protected] or 843-371-4074
ladIes’ retreat 2013
July 26 - July 28 Camp St. Christopher, Seabrook Island, SC
COST: $150 Full Balance Due June 16th
Thank You to everyone who helped with and supported our spaghetti dinner fundraiser this year!
We raised $621 toward our retreat. We are very appreciative of your continued support for this wonder-
ful ministry!!
We also have some spots available to attend our retreat this year for the weekend of July 26-28 at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island. You do not have to be a member of Cokesbury UMC to attend. Please invite your family and friends! The cost is $150, which includes your room, meals, and conference materials for the week-end. Please fill out a registration form and turn it in with a deposit of $50 to hold your reservation. The full bal-ance is due by June 16th. (Please place all forms and retreat money in the Sunday offering or turn in to the church office.)
Cokesbury is now saving the tabs from soft drink cans for the Ronald McDonald House. You may leave them in the Missions Room in the back of the Education Building.
Cokesbury
Congratulations to Brandy Wall and
Chad Garland who were married at
Cokesbury on Saturday, May 25.
Brandy is the daughter of Randy and
Patty Wall and the granddaughter of
Tony and Diane Wall.
The youth had a lock-in during the month of April at Ms. Miriam’s house. We also volunteered at the Summerville Miracle league the next day.
We went to Carowinds during the month of May. There were 12 of us and we had a blast! Great weather and lots of walking.
For the month of June we will be helping with the Food Bank and also hopefully attending a Hunger Project Event with Pastor Megan.
Congrats to Katie Stovall who made the all region softball team for West Ashley High School.
Congrats to McKenzie Fulmer who will be attending Governors school in the fall. We will miss her a lot next year.
And we’re looking forward to a great summer with more activities to come!
DEADLINE FOR THE JULY NEWSLETTER
WILLBE THURSDAY, JUNE 20.
You may call the office, email your announcements, news items or pictures to [email protected] or drop them by the church office.
STAY CONNECTED WITH COKESBURY!
If you would like to receive periodic emails containing prayer requests and general information of events at Cokesbury, ask to be added to the church email group. Send an email to [email protected] or call the church office at 552-4061.
If you are not on our mailing list to receive our monthly newsletters please call the office to receive a copy each month.
If you have moved, changed your telephone # or your email then please give us a call at the office or drop the changes in the weekly collection plate. Thanks for your help.
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PERMIT#459 4990 Dorchester Road North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 Phone: 843-552-4061 Fax: 843-552-4063 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cokesburyumc.com
Cokesbury Staff Megan Gray, Pastor [email protected] Eszter Ablonczy, Music Director [email protected] Pam Coleman, Children’s Ministry Dir. [email protected] Miriam Graham, Youth Director [email protected] Leigh Ann Sayer, Youth Director [email protected] Lyn Bridges, Secretary [email protected] Tommy Myers, Sexton
Vacation Bible
School June 16-21st
Registration is open now!
Please contact Pam Coleman If you
would like to be part of our VBS
Leader Team!
or 843-371-4074
Congratulations to:
Bradley Wilson, the
grandson of Carl and Kathy Hoge,
who graduated from Waynesburg
University in Waynesburg, PA.
Melissa Ann Bedenbaugh, the grand-
daughter of Wattie and Christine Smith,
who graduated from Lander University
in Greenville, SC.
Melissa Lynn Buck, the granddaughter
of Joyce Buck, who graduated from
Summerville High School.
