SUNDAY  NEWS - OCTOBER 11, 2026

WELCOME TO COASTAL OAKS CHURCH                                   

We are glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Today, Pastor Chris will lead our Sunday Prayer Gathering at 9 AM.  We will have a guest speaker, Pastor Steve Faulkner at 10:30 AM.  Welcome to our guests from First Baptist Church of Skidmore, TX. 

You can us a Welcome Card in the chair pocket to tell us about your visit or share a prayer request by dropping it in an offering box.  

OCTOBER REGENESIS PRAYER FOCUS: GOD HAS A PLAN                            

PRAYER GUIDES AVAILABLE

OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH                                 LET’S SAY THANKS!”

We are so blessed with 3 amazing pastors. Chris, Billy & Josh are committed to the Lord, their families and Coastal Oaks Church. Take time this month to show your appreciation for their faithfulness; just a “thank you”, note, gift card, lunch or a meal for their family. 

CANDY CRAWL INFORMATIONAL TABLE                          CANDY DONATIONS ACCEPTED               

Stop by the table in the main foyer and learn how you can share Jesus with our community. You can sign up to host a booth or volunteer with food, welcoming guests, distributing candy, etc. This INDOOR TRUNK OR TREAT will be on Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 6 - 8 PM. Contact G.G. Root or Pastor Josh. 

FREE MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION              TUESDAY, OCT. 13                     5 - 6:30 PM               INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

This food distribution is made possible by the Food Bank of the Coastal Bend & our volunteers. This is a great opportunity to serve our community.  Contact Melissa or Josh. Thanks to our faithful volunteers that serve every month, you are making a difference!

POTLUCK LUNCH/QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING                     SUNDAY, OCT. 18              12 NOON

Plan to bring a dish and stay for lunch and the meeting. These meetings help you stay informed about all that is happening at COC. 

SONGS IN THE SAND AT SUNSET                   SUNDAY, OCT. 25                  6:30 - 7:30 PM                     ROCKPORT BEACH

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening of worship with your church family.

CASTAWAYS THRIFT STORE                                

Castaways is as great place to serve our community, shining the light of Jesus!  Donations (clothes, shoes, household items, furniture, toys, etc.) are always welcome, you can designate them to “Baptist”. Need info? Susan (316-281-5306) or Argie (817-240-1650).

PRAY FOR LORAINE SOTO             BULGARIA                      FULL-TIME MISSIONS (2 years)

Loraine will be leaving soon. You can support her with your prayer and gifts. Got a question? Contact her @ 361-463-3761.

NEW GIVING PLATFORM

You can create your online giving account @ https://giving.myamplify.io/app/giving/coas0205805. Call the office (361-729-5320) if you have any questions. You can still write checks and give cash in the offering boxes.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

BIBLE STUDY LIFE GROUPS (All ages)      9 AM                      WORSHIP       9 AM & 10:30 AM                                                                        

KIDS (Birth - 5th Grade)   -   Sundays     9 AM  &  10:30 AM                              Wednesdays   6:30 PM  - Kid’s Connect     

Contact G.G. Root, Kid’s Ministry Director - 580-480-2263 or kids@coastaloakschurch.org

STUDENTS   (6th - 12th Grades)   -    Sundays    9 AM - LIFE GROUP              Wednesdays    6:30 - 8 PM - DECLARATION Students     

Contact Pastor Billy McDonnel  - 361-960-1749 or billy@coastaloakschurch.org

ADULT LIFE GROUPS  -  Small Group Bible Studies meet on Sundays at 9 AM & during the week. Details on website.

WEDNESDAYS -         Adult Prayer Gathering      6:30 PM                   Kids & Students      6:30 PM  

UPCOMING  EVENTS                    Contact leader for event or volunteer information   

MONTHLY FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION        TUES., OCT. 13          5 - 6:30 PM      

MELISSA  or PASTOR JOSH -  josh@coastaloakschurch.org

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING/POTLUCK LUNCH                    SUNDAY, OCT. 18              12 NOON                  

CHURCH-WIDE SONGS IN THE SAND AT SUNSET        SUNDAY, OCT. 25       6:30 PM     ROCKPORT BEACH     (Bring a chair!)         EVERYONE IS INVITED!

CANDY CRAWL  (Indoor Trunk or Treat)          WED., OCT. 28            6 - 7:30 PM           CANDY DONATIONS ARE NEEDED          G.G. ROOT  OR PASTOR JOSH

CO:101 MEMBERSHIP CLASS  & LUNCH               SUNDAY, NOV. 8             12 NOON                 FAMILY LIFE CENTER          PASTOR BILLY        

THE PASTOR’S FORGE                          

The Pastor’s Forge exists to gather men around God’s Word, where through Biblical teaching, honest conversation, prayer, accountability and fellowship, we are refined by Christ, sharpen one another, and are equipped to live faithfully as deeply rooted disciples. The Pastor’s Forge is where men are strengthened for faithful living and will fire up every Sunday at 6 PM in the Family Life Center. Dinner will be served

  Office Hours    -    Monday - Thursday    -     9 AM - 4 PM