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E-Courier for Sunday, August 6, 2017
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Deacons' Mercy Offering
This month's special offering (which will be collected this Sunday, August 6) is for the Metanoia Prison Ministry. Metanoia offers churches the opportunity to develop a discipleship and outreach ministry to prisoners through correspondence courses using curriculum that Metanoia provides. Please give as the Lord leads you.
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Wear Your Nametag!
To help Pastor DeYoung and his family learn the names of members, and to help us recognize visitors (and visitors recognize members), it would be helpful if you wore your nametag to church on Sundays. If you don't have one or lost yours, please request one at the Information Desk or email Mary Jo Culver at [email protected].
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Charlotte Eagles Soccer League Info Meeting
Sunday, August 13 | 3 PM
The Charlotte Eagles will be assisting our church in the formation and registration of SOAR soccer teams into the Siskey YMCA league this fall. Through this partnership, our families will receive a discounted price and ongoing discipleship training from the Charlotte Eagles throughout their season. This league is available for players aged 5-17. If you are interested in learning more, please contact [email protected]and plan to attend our informational meeting on August 13 in the CLC chapel.
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Missionary Informational Luncheon:
Stephen Chambers
Sunday, August 13 | 12 PM
Stephen Chambers, a part of our Christ Covenant family, accepted God's call to a career in missions. Stephen's first assignment as a full time international worker was in a restricted area of Southeast Asia where he taught English at a university. You are invited to join Stephen for a light lunch in the Community Life Center, rooms 5/6 to hear about God's work in parts of the world we call "restricted" and Stephen's experience over the last four years. Learn about the role he will take on now with Elic, an innovative organization that connects students and teachers throughout Asia and the Middle East.
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Set Free Discussion Series:
Breaking the Silence
Wednesday, August 16 | 7 PM
At this next event in our series, the Set Free Ministry team will lead group discussion to help us, as a church, better understand same-sex attraction and learn to care for and support those in our midst who are struggling silently. This struggle does not affect only those outside of the church, but Christians, seeking to walk faithfully with the Lord, are battling doubt and despair on their own. Hear from two counselors and read stories of real people who have experienced Christ's redemption and are learning to walk in the light.
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American Heritage Girls
New Family Informational Meeting
Thursday, August 24 | 7-8 PM
American Heritage Girls is the premier national character development organization for young women, ages 5-18, that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement. Our motto is Faith, Service, Fun! We have an active troop and your daughter will love it! Bring your daughter and join us to learn about our troop on August 24 in the Community Life Center, rooms 1/2.
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Men's Intensive Discipleship Program
Tuesdays in September | 6:30-8 PM
The Men's Ministry will hold the third in a series of book studies led by Pastor Brian Peterson. The focus is historical content for this particular study. Our study will be based on the book For a Continuing Church: The Roots of the Presbyterian Church in America by Sean Michael Lucas. (Note that participants do not need to purchase the book.) More information and registration are online at christcovenant.org/mens-min.
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Facilities Maintenance Position
We have an
immediate opening for a qualified individual with at least 3-5 years of experience in construction/maintenance to join the Operations Department in a full-time Facility Maintenance position. Interested candidates should visit our employment page for a complete job description and qualification requirements, and an application and submission instructions.
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Women's Ministries Registrations Open
Please visit the Women's Ministries page of our website to read about all of the Bible studies, small groups, and classes available to women beginning in mid-September. Registration is now open online for these small groups and studies.
Also, mark your calendar for our kick-off which will be Thursday, September 14, at 7 PM. More information to come!
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Help Build a Habitat House!
Join us as we assist in building a Habitat House for the Kingombe family in the Crestdale community in Matthews! Christ Covenant Church will help build on Saturdays: August 5 (8 volunteers needed), September 16 (6 volunteers needed), and October 21 (3 volunteers needed). No construction background is necessary, but builders must be at least 17 years old (or 16, accompanied by a parent). On August 5 and October 21 we need to provide 25 bag lunches for the site volunteers. Children are welcome to help prepare these meals! See the insert in this Sunday's worship folder for more information.
If you are interested in serving or having your group serve on any of these dates, please contact Karen Chambers. We will be building an on-going relationship with the family and will have additional opportunities to serve them once they have moved in.
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ProjectSHARE August Collection -
Commonwealth High School
Commonwealth is a tuition-free public high school serving at-risk students ages 16-21 who need a non-traditional learning environment with flexible scheduling options. During August, we'll collect items that the school can use to help give their students the foundation to succeed. Items can be dropped off at the Information Desk in the main lobby any Sunday in August. See our
ProjectSHARE page for a list of items we're collecting.
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Interested in Serving in
Children's Ministry?
Have you heard of the things God is doing in Children's Ministry? Do you want to be a part of it? Please contact [email protected]. We would love to have you on our team!
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Yarn Lovers Ministry
We have two gatherings each month (the 3rd Monday at 7 PM and the 3rd Wednesday at 10 AM) to knit or crochet items such as prayer shawls, baby items (blankets, booties, caps), dishcloths, and market bags.
Yarn Needed: Yarn is always needed to help with our projects. If you would like to donate yarn (any kind except wool), please bring the yarn to the Information Desk on Sundays or to Mary Jo Culver during the week.
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"Saved for Sanctification"
(2 Thessalonians 2:13-15)
Pastor Kevin DeYoung
Worship notes: Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, Deacons' Mercy Offering (designated for Metanoia Prison Ministry)
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Evening Worship - 6 PM
"A Rocky Road"
(Exodus 17:1-7)
Pastor Kevin DeYoung
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THIS WEEK
August 6-12
Sunday, August 6
9 AM | Sunday Bible School
10:45 AM | Morning worship
6 PM | Evening worship
Monday, August 7
12 PM | MS Water War
Wednesday, August 9
7 PM | Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, August 10
7 PM | Trail Life
Friday, August 11 11:30 AM Senior Ladies Luncheon
See our
online calendar
for more details on all of these events and more! *Note that we are still updating the calendar with new events and rescheduled events so please contact Kelly Keesling if your event is not listed or is incorrect.
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Aug 13: Stephen Chambers luncheon
Aug 13: Soccer info meeting
Aug 16: Yarn Lovers Ministry
Aug 16: Set Free discussion series
Aug 21: Yarn Lovers Ministry
Aug 24: American Heritage Girls info
Aug 27: Children's Ministry kick-off
Aug 27: Blessing the Children
Aug 28: Congregational Day of Prayer
Aug 30: CCYM/youth kick-off
Sept 4: Labor Day - offices closed
Sept 5: Men's Discipleship Program
Sept 10: Discovery Class begins
Sept 10: The Gathering begins
Sept 10: Timothy Project begins
Sept 10: Children's choirs resume
Sept 11: GriefShare group begins
Sept 14: Women's Ministries kick-off
Sept 16: Habitat workday
Sept 17: Justice Sunday
Sept 20: Community Heroe
For times and more details on these events, see our
online calendar.
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Missionaries of the Week:
Sunday, August 6
Timothy & Emily Bantola
(CRU International Headquarters)
Timothy and Emily serve with CRU at their international headquarters in Orlando, Florida. They help equip and train financial staff around the world.
Pray for them as they adjust to this new role and settle in in Orlando.
Pray for them to balance home and work and for good childcare so Emily can work in the office a few days a week.
Pray that they will meet new people they can share their ministry with.
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RECONNECT: Families Managing Media Event Thursday, August 31 | 7-9 PM
You are invited to "How to Reconnect our Digitally Distracted Kids," which will be held in the Pease Auditorium on the CPCC Campus. Tom Kersting will explore the mental and emotional effects of screens on our kids, and how too much screen time is rewiring kids' brains and affecting their ability to flourish in the real world. Seating is limited and registration is required. Tickets are $10 for adults (18 & under free) and can be reserved at reconnectevent2017.eventbrite.com.
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Reformation Conference and Celebration
October 27-29
2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Plans are underway for an amazing Reformation Conference and Celebration! Join Kevin DeYoung and RTS Charlotte President Mike Kruger for a weekend of events that will conclude with a concert by Keith and Kristyn Getty. Mark your calendars for October 27-29: a not-to-be-missed weekend of historic significance!
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Our Tithes and Gifts
Thank you for your tithes and gifts to all of the ministries of Christ Covenant. Don't forget to take advantage of our secure online giving. Please continue to pray for God's provision this calendar year.
| 1/1/17 - 7/30/17 |
Actual
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Budget
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Difference
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%
(-) or +
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| Operating Budget - Inflow |
2,830,904
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2,907,500
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(76,996)
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(2.63%)
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
193,551
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174,600
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18,951
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10.85% |
| 12/1/14 - 7/30/17 |
Gifts Received
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3-Year Commitment
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Fulfillment %
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| Our Heritage - Inflow |
3,421,392
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3,500,000
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97.75%
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