SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025

WELCOME!                                                    

We are glad you have chosen to worship with us today as we celebrate the Christmas Season and Advent. Please use a Welcome Card to let us hear from you. You can tell us about your visit or share a prayer request. Enjoy our Sermon Series in the book of Luke.

WEEKLY  SCHEDULE       SUNDAYS      -     WORSHIP & LIFE GROUPS  @  9 AM & 10:30 AM       

                                                                                         KIDS   @  10:30 AM

                                                        WEDNESDAYS -  STUDENT DECLARATION, KID’S CONNECTION & 

                                                                                         PRAYER GATHERING  @  6:30 PM                                       

KIDS     -    Birth - 5th Grade                  Contact G.G. Root, Kid’s Ministry Director - kids@coastaloakschurch.org

Sundays     9 AM - Care for parent’s in classes         

                   10:30 AM - Birth - 5th grade - Kids 4 yrs & up will be dismissed after the songs for Kid’s Sunday School  

Wednesdays    KIDS’ CONNECTION          6:30 - 7:30 PM  

STUDENTS     -    6th - 12th Grades             Contact Pastor Billy McDonnel  - 361-960-1749 or billy@coastaloakschurch.org

Wednesdays     DECLARATION STUDENTS        6:30 - 8 PM             

ADULT LIFE GROUPS  -     Contact Pastor Billy McDonnel  - 361-960-1749          A list of groups & leaders at www.coastaloakschurch.org.

We have Small Group Bible Studies that  meet on Sundays at 9AM & 10:30AM and several times during the week.

CHRISTMAS BLESSING TREE MISSION PROJECT               FOYER TABLE                 GIFT WRAPPING TODAY @ 12:30PM      

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING                          

MONTH OF DECEMBER                  CHURCH GOAL  -  $5,000

This annual offering supports International Missionaries as they share the Gospel world-wide. Pick up a Prayer Guide at the Welcome Desk. 

SYMPATHY

We want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Hilda Harris and her family.  Her mom, Eilene met Jesus face to face this week. She was an amazing prayer warrior, loved God’s Word, loved coming to church and will be missed greatly.  Her Memorial Service will be on Saturday, Dec. 27th @ 11am, here at Coastal Oaks Church with lunch to follow.

2026 PROPOSED BUDGET                       

CALLED BUSINESS MEETING   -   DEC. 21 @ END OF SECOND SERVICE     

There is a preview and explanation out for your review available at the Welcome Desk. Please contact a member of the Finance Committee, if you have any questions. There will be a Called Business Meeting to adopt the budget next week.

CASTAWAYS THRIFT STORE                         

Thanks to our volunteers who are serving faithfully!               

Friday is our day to operate the store, but we have volunteers serving every day. Contact Susan Pope @ 316-281-5306 for info or to volunteer. Donations are always needed - Designate to “Baptist”. Castaways closes for the holidays at 3pm, Dec. 21st and will re-open at 9am,  Jan. 3rd.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

We want to with Pastor Chris & Amber a Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary!! Congratulations and we love y’all!!!

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE          WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24           6 PM

ONE FAMILY WORSHIP SEVICE            SUNDAY, DEC. 28       10:30 AM

PLEASE SAVE! 

We need your assistance for an upcoming project. Please save & donate cardboard (the big the better), plastic bottles and jugs, pool noodles, cardboard tubing, duct tape, spray foam, packing materials, etc. Thanks! Contact Pastor Billy or drop at the office. 

NEW LIFE GROUP!           SUNDAYS          9 AM

A new Life-Group will launch on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 9:00 am for Young Adults with children led by Quentin and Sarah Henderson. Child-care is available! Contact Quentin Henderson at Quentin_henderson17@yahoo.com or Billy McDonnel at billy@coastaloakschurch.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS                    Contact leader for event or volunteer information  

BLESSING TREE                                              WRAPPING GIFTS TODAY @ 12:30 PM 

TINA LEDBETTER                                     361-463-6690

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING                       MONTH OF DECEMBER  

THIS OFFERING SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

MEN’S BREAKFAST (3rd Sat. Every month)                       SATURDAY, DEC. 20                           7:30 AM                      SHAWN HILL                    361-463-9298

CALLED BUSINESS MEETING        SUNDAY, DEC. 21         12 N             2026 BUDGET ADOPTION       A PREVIEW IS AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME DESK 

CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE                            WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24                         6 PM                              

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28                                                               

ONE FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE @ 10:30 AM                                           NO KIDS CLASSES

CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED DEC. 24 - JAN 1       

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, WE WILL BE CHECKING THE MESSAGES ON THE OFFICE PHONE 

SCHEDULE  FOR  WEDNESDAY  NIGHTS

PRAYER GATHERING - Every Wednesday, led by Pastor Chris - 6:30 - 7:30 PM

STUDENT DECLARATION (Grades 6th - 12th) - Every Wednesday - 6:30 - 8 PM

KID’S CONNECTION (Birth - 5th grade) - Every Wednesday - 6:30 - 7:30 PM