Miscellaneous Announcements

West Avenue Access for Coker

Children's Ministry special events

Upcoming Events

Fiesta Parade Tickets on sale now!

Friday, April 23: Battle of Flowers

Saturday, April 24: Fiesta Flambeau

$10 per ticket for each parade

Seats are on Broadway, between Brooklyn & 6th

Contact Jennie at 954-7999 or email T285Fiesta@sbcglobal.net

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Are you unemployed or underemployed? Are you connected within the San Antonio business area to help those in need of employment?

Coker member Tom Canavera is organizing a UMC network to help those in need of a job. If you are currently unemployed or are willing to help members find a job, please contact Tom Canavera at tcanavera@satx.rr.com or 421-5916. You can visit the Coker Career Help Services page here.

Special Need Parking

Do You Really Want to Qualify?

by Vicki Hester

One Sunday after church, a friend offered me a ride to lunch. When we reached her car, parked in the "Special Need" area, I asked about her infirmity. She replied: "It's cold, I was late, and there are so many spaces!" I gently pointed out the full "special need" parking lot, then told her that my rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia really kick in during cold and rainy weather. I have particular trouble parking in "special need" when I need it. After some discussion, I learned that she parked in this special lot only during miserable weather and only a few times a year.

I'm no math major, but I do understand this: if only half of the 1,000 active/healthy Coker members use these spaces several times each year during bad weather, well, those in need lose out.

While I can usually find a spot if I come early, twice last year I came during cold, rainy weather--too stiff to park in the lower section, and the golf carts were not running. So I went home and watched "church TV." (At least I was well dressed.)

Recently, I've heard similar stories of people driving home without getting out of their cars because they could not get a "special need" space. Plainly put, when people use these spots for convenience, others may not be able to go to church.

Message: Friends don't let friends drive home BEFORE church.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Blessing HANDS
As I knit a prayer shawl, God is here. He is the great I AM, and He is present in each stitch and every prayer for the one who will receive the shawl. I have also received a shawl for comfort. In my sadness, God wrapped me in His love through the love of the one who made the shawl--warm, comforting, soft, peaceful, blessed.
Do you know someone who needs to feel the warmth and comfort of a prayer shawl? We have just blessed 52 shawls made by the loving hands in this Coker ministry. Some will go to BAMC to comfort soldiers and their families, and some will go to Guyana. But many will remain here at Coker for you to give. You do not have to be a Coker member to give or receive a prayer shawl. Please come by the church office in the Rector building, and you may choose a shawl to share.

Pew Helpers Needed

Are you looking for a way to volunteer that doesn't require a lot of time? Be a pew helper. Call Robin Jenks at 492-0106 for more information about this opportunity to serve.

Counseling Ministry available for Coker Members

The Northeast Counseling Ministry is a faith-based counseling ministry supported by local churches, including Coker. They offer their services at a very affordable, reduced rate for those who are members of the participating churches. Please visit coker.org/ncm for more information.

Help Wanted...Volunteer Service Opportunity

Are you a health care professional qualified to take blood pressure? The Health and Wellness Ministry Taskforce will be offering blood pressure checks: