TODAY at COFA
Announcements
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Appreciation Reception: Join us right after morning worship for a cake and ice cream appreciation for your support of our Season of Lent and Holy Week activities. As we say, team work makes the dream work as we came together to give Glory to God as entered the season of consecration. What a joy to see our youth participate in the annual Youth Explosion and our Youth Ministry Team welcome in new families and youth as part of the No More in 21 closing activity.
Reentry Outreach: Congratulations to the COFA Men's Fellowship for launching "Meet you at the Gate" at the Nancy McDonald Correctional Center for men. Every third Monday, the men will carry on with their efforts to provide encouragement, direction, spiritual support, and access to support services for the incarcerated. When the men return home, they are given close attention, support, and follow-up, with a "meet them at the gate" approach. Our Project HELP program supports the overall program by assisting adults and families in overcoming obstacles to success.
Higher Ground: Let us prepare to travel to Columbus, Ohio for the annual Anniversary Celebration for our General Bishop, Dr. Sherman S. Watkins at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The service is the Midwest Jurisdictional Night and will be held at Higher Ground Church, 870 St. Clair Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201. Join us as members of the Community of Faith Anointed Voices will sing with the Jurisdictional Choir.
Finish Strong Youth Day/Health and Wellness Summit for Women: Join us Saturday, May 11th from 10;00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. for school success workshop/fun day and a summit on healthy living active living for women. Youth will be encouraged and given tools to finish the school year strongly, and the women will receive information on setting health and wellness, herbs and vegetables, and the importance of exercising, walking, and staying fit.
Mother's Day/Women's Day: The Men's Fellowship of COFA invites you to join them on Sunday, May 12th to honor the mothers and women of the church and community. This year, the men will pay special honor to the "seasoned" mothers of the church who are the foundation of the church, our families, and community.
Hat's Heels and Hallelujah: Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! Join First Lady Dr. Natoya Minor and Women of COFA for this annual event. Once again, it will include speakers, workshops, and lots of inspiration, motivation, and equipping. More to come on this important event.
Please focus on the following dates:
Start of Youth Summer Camp (Monday, June 10th)
Father's/Men's Day (Sunday, June 16th)
HGAA Holy Convocation (Tuesday, June 18th -22nd)
Men's Fellowship Prayer Breakfast (Satuday, June 29th)
Church Picnic (Saturday, July 20th)
Sermon Notes
Sermon Title: "Joy, The Fuel of Vision"
Key Scriptures:
Hebrews 12: 2
Habakkuk 2:3
Jeremiah 29:11
Key Points:
1. Jesus shows the power of focus and vision.
2. We must know where we are going and clearly see the future/the thing (Vision)
3. The key to achieving one's vision is to have motivation, enthusiasm, and joy on the journey.
4. The bible says: For the Joy that was set before him. His motivation was something bigger than himself—the redemption of the world.
5. His joy allowed him the endure.
6. The Prophet Habakkuk says write the vision and make it plain, and if the vision tarries (delayed), wait on it
7. Do you fall apart n the midst of your delay, the hard times, the struggle of the journey?
8. There must be joy within your journey. Happiness and satisfaction can add fuel to your journey. Are you enjoying what you are doing and where you are headed?
9. My prayer is that you find joy. My prayer is that you are satisfied with who you are, where you are headed, and what you have accomplished.
10. Maybe there is more in you then you think! May we follow the path of Jesus and find joy on our work. When we are the hand of God, we know we are in good hands (Jeremiah).
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