Love and Logic Parenting Online™ - Sign-up by Tuesday, April 21

Hi Church, 

My family along with many others in our church and community were excited to start  Parenting the Love and Logic Way® a few weeks back and due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the class was unable to take place. I am excited for another opportunity to partner with other participants in journeying through this together online. This will be a great opportunity for parents, grandparents, guardians, educators, those that serve in children’s ministry, and anyone that works with children. 

See the information below, with instructions on registering for the FREE online course and information on how to get connected to the discussion group that will take place on Thursday Evenings at 7pm. Feel free to invite those you know that might be interested in this special limited time opportunity. Sign-up by Tuesday evening (see details below in an email from Bruce and Carla) to be part of this special time. Hope to see you online. 

Pastor Jason

Love and Logic Parenting Online™ is now free!  Check out the link for details.

Therefore, consider the following.

1. Carla & Bruce Ferguson will host a weekly, one-hour discussion with those participating in Love and Logic Parenting Online™.  Zoom meetings will be held at 7:00 PM each Thursday evening beginning April 23rd for seven weeks (ending June 4th).
2. Interested parents will individually sign up for Love and Logic Parenting Online™ and let us know.  Carla will invite each Zoom participant each week based on those viewing the online materials
3. April 23rd will be Zero Week as we get acquainted.  Before the April 30th Zoom meeting, each participant will be expected to have viewed the first session of Love and Logic Parenting Online™.  Each week thereafter, each Zoom participant will be expected to view the Session to be discussed.
4. All communication will be electronic (email, text, and Zoom).  Although face-to-face meetings are best, we believe this to be a good alternative.  It may take a little effort to get up to speed, but Carla and I are willing to assist with Zoom and the downloads.

Please let Bruce know by Tuesday evening (Apr 21) by email (b2f@msn.com) if you are interested in participating in Love and Logic Parenting Online™ and the weekly discussion group.

In the meantime, the check out the 15-minute Love and Logic® video by Dr. Charles Fay Dealing with Disrespect & Defiance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMOsBgUZYpQ&feature=emb_rel_pause

I think you will find it interesting.

I look forward to your joining us for Love and Logic Parenting Online™. 

Have a good weekend.

Bruce Ferguson {email} b2f@msn.com   {cell} 334-703-5977 

Volunteer Opportunity and Easter Worship Opportunities Start Today

Hey Church! 

Keep praying for Sunday and inviting people to join us at 10am for a Community Drive In Church. We pray many will be with us to hear of the hope we have in Christ! 

Some have asked how you can help?

Praying and inviting is huge, but we also need some folks to serve on a parking and greeting team the day of the event. Mike Cochran is heading up this team and you can text or call him to be a part. Mike’s number is 828-421-0999. 

We have some great ways to celebrate the resurrection starting today. 

Tonight we will be streaming a replay of last year's “Living Last Supper” featuring Choir and Cast at 6pm on Facebook, the Cowee Website, and Youtube. This will be available to watch later on demand as well. 

Below is a full list of opportunities to celebrate the resurrection together this weekend.These videos will be available to watch on Facebook, our Youtube Channel and through the http://coweebaptist.org/connect/ page.

• Thursday (Today) 6pm- ReStream of “The Living Last Supper.” 
• Friday 3pm - Good Friday Message from Pastor Chris 
• Saturday 10am - ReStream of “The Day He Wore My Crown”. 
• Sunday 10am - Community Drive-In Easter Worship Experience at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts Parking Lot
• Sunday 6pm - Kingdom Kids Connect Easter Message 

Though our gathering as a church is happening via technology and in creative ways through drive-in church, our hope as a church is still the same…to worship Jesus. Let’s sing together, pray together, and listen to God’s word together. We may be in different living rooms or cars this weekend, but we are still ONE church, worshiping ONE God. Doing it ALL together.

Love you all, 

Pastor Jason

Community Revival and Bonfire School Release - Could you announce this Sunday?

Good morning!

In Just a little over a week, Franklin NC and the local churches will have the opportunity to be part of one of the largest Evangelistic Events in this area- Bonfire School Release.

Two years ago this event took place and we saw over 150 decisions for Christ, over a dozen churches from multiple denominations unite, and the Gospel proclaimed to a community!

Would you consider a few things at your church?

Community Revival Worship services will take place Sunday Night (March 24) - Wednesday Night (March 27) at 6:30pm. Would you consider moving your church services and joining as ONE CHURCH at the SMCPA? There were multiple decisions for Christ made by adults and students in the evening services two years ago. Take a moment and watch this highlight clip from the 2017 School Release here in Franklin. https://vimeo.com/210791794. 

Here is a video that could be shared in church services: https://www.dropbox.com/s/of2e03fwnidrce3/1%20Bonfire%202019.m4v?dl=0

Will you announce to your parents  and students? Those at MVI, MACON MIDDLE, FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL, MEC, AND UNION ACADEMY are included in this release and will be bussed to the SMCPA. Home School and private school students are welcome as well, but will provide their own transporation.  

The daytime school release will take place March 25-27th and we will pick students up from school and bus them to the SMCPA for a worship service where the Gospel will be shared LEGALLY! The supreme court has ruled that a parent has the legal right to remove their child from school for the purpose of religious instruction and that the absences are EXCUSED! Here is a short video with more information: https://vimeo.com/324599996

Permission slips and information available at schoolrelease.com.

Would you take a moment and spend time praying for God to move in our schools and community these next two Sundays during your worship services and share on your prayer lists and established prayer chains.

Please be in prayer for:

1) the students

2) over 120 volunteers, from multiple churches

3) the Bonfire ministry team

4) lives to be changed

5) revival

We talk often about how much America needs REVIVAL.

Could this be the time the church leads the way?

Thank you for praying and for being part of Bonfire School Release and Community Revival 2019.

In Christ,

Jason

Budget 2019 Announcement

White Christmas This Sunday

Help with providing a Christmas food blessing to families in our area! 
Simply look at the list below and bring some items wrapped in white tissue paper this Sunday. A list by ages and classes is below. (If you are not currently in a Sunday School Class, pick anything on the list)

Mixed Adults
FRUIT (fresh, cans, cups)
BOXED FOOD ITEMS
(Ex: Macaroni & cheese dinners,
Hamburger Helper, Pop-tarts,
Breakfast bars, Hot drink mixes)

Ladies
CANNED MEATS

Men
CANNED VEGETABLES

Children & Youth
CANDY

REMINDERS:
• Check food expiration dates.
• Wrap in white tissue paper and label as to the contents.
• Bring Sunday, December 16 by 10 a.m.
• Place on the tables provided in the children’s wing.

Clarkston Trip Info and Details

DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL

COWEE CHURCH BUS :

DEPART FRANKLIN:

July 22nd, Sunday, Load at 8:15am:  Cowee Baptist Church Crossover Lot (will depart at 10am after the Early Worship Service)

ARRIVE CLARKSTON:

July 22, Sunday, 12:30pm - We will worship with Lamp City following VBS setup at 5pm.

DEPART CLARKSTON:

July 27, Friday,  2:00pm

ARRIVE FRANKLIN:

Approximately 5:00pm

CONTACT INFORMATION AND ADDRESSES:

COWEE CHURCH:

Church Secretary/Office: 828-524-3469

Pastor Jason: 828-371-1167

Casey Jennings: 828-371-1326

Office email:   office@coweebaptist.org

Pastor Jason jason@coweebaptist.org

Casey Jennings dcaseyjennings@gmail.com

HOTEL:

Quality Inn Northlake
2155 Ranchwood Drive,
Atlanta, GA, US, 30345
1 (770) 491-7444

CHURCH  LOCATION:

LAMP CITY CHURCH:

1198 N. Valley Brook Rd

Decatur, GA 30033

EXPENSES:

• PREPAID COST INCLUDES

1. Lodging
2. A continental breakfast is included at the motel each day.
3. Lunch onsite at the church after VBS before beginning construction projects (provided by Lamp City Church and Valley Brook Baptist
4. Transportation via church bus
5. Travel insurance through NCBSC

• MONEY NEEDED ON TRIP Approximately $150-200

(each individual is responsible for their own)

1. Dinner Each Night
2. Snacks
3. Spending money
4. Unexpected items you may need

WHAT TO BRING:

Medications

• Prescription
• Vitamins
• Pain relief/cough/cold/allergy
• Bandaids

Toiletries:

• Deodorant
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Contact supplies
• Hairbrush/Comb/Hairspray (especially Pastor Jason)
• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm
• Bug Spray

Clothing:

• 
  Sleepwear
• Clothes appropriate for VBS
• Clothes appropriate for light construction (painting, flooring, etc…)
• Cowee Baptist T’shirt (grey, if available)
• Comfortable walking shoes/socks
• Clothes for Sunday morning service (wear down on Sunday)

Other:

• Bible, notebook, pens or pencils, post it notes
• VBS materials & supplies
• Water Bottle
• Watch

Optional:

• Umbrella
• Sunglasses/Visor/Cap
• Phone/camera/tablet and chargers
• Lightweight blanket or throw for bus

WE ARE CHRIST’S REPRESENTATIVES

Be courteous, respectful and kind to everyone you encounter.

You are a witness to all the people in the area.

Please make your witness a positive one!

Glorify God….Serve Others….Be Flexible!

HOTEL ETIQUETTE:

1. Remember there are other guests in the hotel.  Be courteous and quiet.
2. When coming in at night, keep talking and laughing to a minimum.
3. No running or horseplay in the hotel.
4. Respect your roommates’ space and privacy.
5. In your room, keep your clothes and items picked up, as much as possible.
6. Do not use or take your roommates’ items without their permission.
7. Put all trash in the trash cans provided in your hotel room.
8. When others in your room are sleeping, talk quietly & keep TV volume low.
9. Children should not be outside their hotel rooms without an adult.
10. When you are not there, do not leave jewelry or valuables in plain site in the hotel room.
11. Do not charge phone calls, food, movies, laundry, etc to your hotel room.

CLOTHING ETIQUETTE:

1. Dress responsibly and comfortably.
2. No tank tops or low cut tops.
3. Pants should be worn at the waistline.
4. Shorts and dresses should be a respectful length.
5. Clothing should be clean, neat and in good order.
6. T-shirts should have positive messages or reflect support for a particular school/team. No T-shirts with negative messages or pictures of inappropriate tv/movie/music stars or characters. No T-shirts with pictures or messages of violence.
7. When in doubt, use your conservative, good sense. Your behavior and dress reflect our shared purpose of serving God.

OTHER THOUGHTS:

1. Be respectful of your team by being where you are supposed to be AND on time!
2. Participate fully by doing everything you can, by asking for help with what you can’t, and by encouraging the team members with whom you are working.
3. Be cheerful with those who serve you in restaurants, work in the hotel, or wait on you in stores.
4. Try to mix and mingle among yourselves and those we are ministering to.
5. Be ready to witness at any moment.
6. Don’t go anywhere alone.  Remember, we are not in Franklin.

CLARKSTON 2018: POSSIBLE HOTEL ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

ROOM ONE:
Mike Cochran
Cindy Cochran

ROOM TWO:
Mack Brogden
Linda Brogden

ROOM THREE:
Jason Smith
Hope Smith

ROOM FOUR:
Vern Davis
Jean Davis

ROOM FIVE:
Steve Ramech
Hugh Brown
Casey Jennings

ROOM SIX:
Lisa Welch
Ashlee Welch
Tanner Welch
Israel Jackson

ROOM SEVEN:
Christie McGaha
Lily McGaha
Samantha Barrett
Maitlyn Rewis

ROOM EIGHT:
Kellie Trammel
Alanna Peavy
Maggie Baldwin
Ally Roots

ROOM NINE:
Esther Roots
Karen Raby

ROOM TEN:
Jamie Kelly

2018 VBS Assignments for Cowee Mission Team

Bible Study

GROUP	Team
1st Grade (completed Kindergarten last year)	Mike and Cindy Cochran, Ashley Welch
2nd Grade	Christie and Lily McGaha, Kellie Trammel
3rd Grade	Karen Raby, Samantha Barrett, Casey Jennings (Floater)
4th Grade	Jean Davis, Jamie Kelly, Casey Jennings (Floater)
5th and 6th	Hugh Brown, Esther Roots, Ally Roots

Crafts & Snack Rotation

TEAM

Alanna Peavy, Maitlyn Rewis, Barbara Vlass

Missions Rotation

TEAM

Mack and Linda Brogden

Music Rotation

TEAM

Maggie Baldwin, Hope Smith

Recreation Rotation

TEAM

Israel Jackson, Tanner Welch, Lisa Welch

Worship Rally

TEAM - AV TEAM, Rally Leader, Skit

Pastor Jason, Kellie, Hope and Maggie, Pastor Andrew from LampCity

Construction, Afternoon Construction Prep, & VBS Floaters: Steve Ramech and Vern Davis