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

Eternal Impact

Church family,

Could it be that we have a tremendous opportunity to make a difference in lives for ETERNITY? 

This morning I read a quote from W.A. Criswell:
Ready For Harvest: Jesus said, “The fields are white unto the harvest.” People who need to be won to the Lord are legion in number. The whole world is just waiting for someone to say, “We would love to have you; we are interested in you. This is God’s place, and we are God’s people. The Lord meets with us. Come and join us.” The fields are white, the opportunities are great, and God calls us to be people who extend a welcoming hand to the people around us.

Would you be willing to make that invite? 

Maybe there are children and students in your community that would be open to attending VBS this coming week. They can register online @coweebaptist.org.

If you use Facebook, go to this event, https://www.facebook.com/events/263616524102640, share it on your Facebook timeline, click on share and invite friends by selecting from your friend list, send a message to them, text or call.

We have so many tools at our disposal. Let’s use them all in these moments.   

Maybe a family that you work with would be open to come to church if you just asked, if you just let them know we care.

Maybe your own family would come with a simple invite…

Pray for those that might walk in our church this week for the first time. Pray for kids who will hear the Gospel this week at VBS. Be part of the answer to that prayer and extend the invitation to join us.

Until the whole world hears,

Pastor Jason

Passion Details

Hey!

Just wanted to connect a few dots for the trip this week!

Make sure to read all the email to make sure you have all the info you will need.


DEPARTURE: Monday Jan 2, 12:30PM from the Church
(make sure to eat lunch before you come) There will be a FROYO stop on the way down in Gainesville, but we won't eat till later that evening.

Returning Wednesday Afternoon, Approx 4 - 5pm

What to Bring? Money for meals, clothes for two days, toiletries, Bible, notebook, snacks for breakfast and late night. 

Please note the policy for what you can bring in the Dome for the event below. 

Hotel Location: 
Ramada Plaza ATL Capital Park
450 Capitol Avenue Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30312
http://www.ramadaplazaatlantadowntown.com/

Please note that there is not free breakfast at the hotel in case you want to bring granola bars, snacks, etc to save $

Passion Schedule

COST: Cost including ticket and lodging $150/person. If you have not already turned in your money to me or Pastor Chris, please try to make your final pmts this week, unless other arrangements are made.  You can pay online here: https://pushpay.com/pay/coweebaptist, and simply select 'youth events' as the option when you make the pmt.

Praying for God to use this weekend in a great way in each of our lives.

Shoot me a text with any questions.
828-371-1167

Great Events This Fall To Sign Up For Now

Church Family, 

Hope you are having a great week! 

Wanted to let you know of three great opportunities coming up this fall that sign up is taking place for now. Take a moment to check out these events and sign up now to reserve your spot. 

The Gem’s still have a few spots left for the Fall Jubilee in Gatlinburg September 19-21.  The cost is $300/Person and includes tickets and lodging in a great cabin in Gatlinburg. Featuring Johnny Hunt, Junior Hill, Guy Penrod, Mark Lowry, The Hoppers, Cathedral Family Reunion and more great artists. For more information and to sign up contact Middie McSwain (mamcswain@gmail.com) or Vern Davis (veandavis@aol.com). For more information about the event visit http://www.jubileeconferences.com/fall2016/index.html. 

We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Beginning Wednesday, August 31, classes will meet for an hour and a half each week for nine weeks. The cost is $99.00 / couple for a membership kit, with lots of useful tools. (The price may decrease as the number of signups increase with a group pricing.) Limited financial scholarships are available to help offset cost, as needed. Ed and Shelly Rewis will facilitate this class. Respond to this email or contact the church office to sign up or for more information. 

Presale tickets available for the Marriage Tune Up Conference that will be coming to Franklin sponsored by Heart for Families at a discounted rate of $20/person for this week only.  Limited tickets available FREE for Law Enforcement and Full-Time First Responders. Contact Pastor Jason to sign up or for more information. 

Looking forward to worshipping together Sunday!