E-Courier for Sunday, November 26, 2017

- THIS WEEK - 

November 26 - December 2    

 
2017 Celebration Service
Sunday, November 26 | 6 PM worship service
On this special day, we will praise the goodness of God and His work in and through this congregation during the last year. We will have copies of the 2017 Annual Report available that morning in the lobbies, and you can view it now on the Finance page of our website. Please plan to join us for this time of encouragement for our church family.

 
Congregational Day of Prayer
Monday, November 27 | 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Each month, normally on the fourth Monday when our Session meets, members of our church family, including our pastors, officers, and staff, will take time from their usual schedule to stop and pray for the needs of our congregation and individual members. Any members or church attendees may come and pray any time from 7:30 AM - 9 PM in the chapel of the Community Life Center. More information is on our Prayer Ministry webpage.
 
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays
Tuesday, November 28 | 7 PM
Our DivorceCare program will be holding an evening seminar to give you help and hope as you navigate the Christmas season. Are you wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can't be recreated? Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are separated and divorced. You'll learn how to deal with the many emotions you'll face during the holidays, helpful tips for surviving social events, ways to give your kids a good holiday experience, and how to discover hope for your future. Contact Mary Jo Culver at 704-814-1039 or [email protected].
 
Christmas Worship Concerts: Handel's Messiah
Saturday, December 2, and Sunday, December 3 | 7:00 PM
Christ Covenant Church is proud to present our annual Christmas Worship Concert on two nights in December in our sanctuary. This year we will be doing Handel's Messiah and will feature the Christ Covenant Messiah Choir, Symphony Orchestra, and soloists. Our guest conductor will be Jeffrey Heyl. This concert is free of charge and NO tickets are required. A love offering will be taken to help support the music ministry.
 

- NEWS - 

 

 Upcoming Events

 
Children's Birthday Party for Jesus
Saturday, December 9 | 10:00 AM - noon
This annual outreach event for children ages 3 to 5th grade helps our families share the true meaning of Christmas in a fun and inviting way. Join us in the Community Life Center for a special story time, songs, crafts, games, face painting, balloon animals, and cookies to decorate! Everything is free! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. For more information, please contact Lindey Duncklee at [email protected].
 
Women's Beach Get-A-Way
April 20-22, 2018
The Women's Ministry is hosting a wonderful weekend of fellowship and encouragement on April 20-22 at the Ocean Crest Motel in Oak Island, NC. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
 

 Other Information

 
Christmas Cookies Needed for Messiah Concerts
December 2 and 3

Do you like to bake? We are in need of a large number of cookies for our Messiah Christmas concerts. Cookies may be dropped off in disposable containers to the north lobby of the worship center on Friday, December 1 or Saturday, December 2. Please click here to sign up and let us know you will be bringing them.Thank you!
 
Christmas Poinsettias
Deadline to order: Sunday, December 17
Help beautify our worship center for Christmas by ordering a poinsettia in memory of or in honor of a loved one. The poinsettias will be displayed throughout December. Order forms will be in the worship folder December 3, 10, and 17. To order, enclose $10 per plant (payable to Christ Covenant Church) along with your designation in an envelope marked "Poinsettias." You may put it in the offering bag, bring it to the church office, or mail it to the church Operations Department, Attention: Jill Joyner. Also, you can email Jill at [email protected]. You may pick up your poinsettia after worship on Christmas Eve.
 
Women's Winter Bible Studies & Small Groups
Registration now open
Please see the Women's Ministry page of our website for details and registration. Click on "Women's Bible Studies" or the "Anchor" links on the right margin for more information. We'd love to have you try something new, or join in where you have already found community, fellowship and encouragement in the Scripture!
 
Do You Need Help with Housework or Yardwork?
Every year, church members and families partner with Campus Outreach to help get our students to the Campus Outreach New Year's Conference. The Lord has used this annual conference in many different ways and we would hate for our students to miss out because of finances. Help a UNCC student get to the Campus Outreach New Year's Conference by hiring one to come help you with anything around your house! If you are interested, contact Abby Minnick at [email protected] or 201-669-9618.
 
Paid Childcare Workers Needed
Part-time employment opportunities are currently available at Christ Covenant Church for childcare providers. Pay is $10 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. The current need is for Tuesday mornings from 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM.  Other days and times are occasionally available. For more information please contact Mindy Thornton at 704-708-6133 or [email protected].
 

- GET INVOLVED: OUTREACH

Please see our Get Involved webpage for more ways to get involved in our Outreach and Missions programs.
 
ProjectSHARE November Collection:
Carrington Place - Sunday is the last day!

Carrington Place Rehabilitation and Living Center is located just down Fullwood Lane from Christ Covenant Church. Their mission is to be the community facility of choice - a Matthews nursing home providing resident-centered and family services with genuine compassion and highest quality. We are collecting shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, men's body wash, cologne, perfume, book lights, magnifying glasses, picture frames, tissue, and wind chimes. Items can be dropped off at the Information Desk by this Sunday, November 26. Please see our ProjectSHARE webpage for more information.
 

 Covenant Day School (CDS)

 
Roper Scholarship
Covenant Day School is accepting applications for its Roper scholarship, which covers up to 80% of a student's annual tuition. This scholarship is available only to Christ Covenant Church member families considering enrolling a new student for the 2018-2019 school year, who would also qualify for financial assistance. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is January 15, 2018. Please contact the CDS Admissions office at 704-847-2385 for more information or to pick up an application. You can also download the application by clicking here.
 

Worship Notes

Sunday, November 26
THANKSGIVING SUNDAY
Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"He Who Knows"
(John 2:23-25)
Pastor Kevin DeYoung
Evening Worship - 6 PM
2017 Celebration Service
 
"An Affair of the Heart"
(Exodus 20:14)
Pastor Kevin DeYoung
 
Our worship folder is posted on Fridays on the Worship page of our website.
 
 

 Calendar

THIS WEEK
Nov. 26 - Dec. 2 
 
Sunday, November 26
9 AM | Sunday Bible School
9 AM | Discovery Class
10:45 AM | Morning worship
5 PM | The Gathering
5:30 PM | Timothy Project
6 PM | Evening worship: 2017 Celebration Service
6:15 PM | Children's choirs
6:15 PM | ABC Bible Memory class

Monday, November 27
7:30 AM | Congregational Day of Prayer

Tuesday, November 28
10 AM | The Anchor
11:50 AM | WBS: Luke
6:30 PM | The Anchor
7 PM | Tuesday prayer
7 PM | DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays

Weds, November 29
7 PM | Youth Link & Epic
7 PM | Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, November 30
6:30 PM | Men's Intensive Discipleship Program
6:45 PM | AHG
7 PM | Trail Life
7 PM | DivorceCare & DivorceCare for Kids

Friday, December 1
5:30 PM | Senior Adult Christmas dinner
 
Saturday, December 2
7 PM | Christmas Worship Concert: Handel's Messiah
 


See our
online calendar for more details on all of these events and more!


Upcoming Events

 
Dec. 3 | Christmas concert - Handel's Messiah (7 PM)
Dec. 9 | Children's Birthday Party for Jesus (10 AM)
Dec. 11 | Yarn Lovers Ministry (6:30 PM)
Dec. 13
| Yarn Lovers Min (10 AM)
Dec. 13
| HS outing to McAdenville/MS Movie Night
Dec. 16
| MS & HS Sons & Dads Paintball Outing 
Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve Morning Worship (10:45 AM) *NO SBS 
Dec. 24 | Candlelight Christmas Eve Service (6 PM)
Dec. 31 | No Sunday school 
 
For times and more details on these events, see our online calendar.

 


 

Missionaries
of the Week 
Sunday, November 26

Athole & Rosalynd Rennie
Church Planters: Scotland

Athole & Rosalynd are planting a church in Edinburgh, Scotland.
 
Prayfor their growing children's work, for wisdom in how they serve the children and families of the church and community.

Our Missionary of the Week is also posted on the News page on our website along with pictures and links to all of our missionaries..

 


 

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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. As a reminder, the Our Heritage pledge fulfillment period goes through December 2017.

1/1/17 - 11/19/17 
Actual
Budget
Difference
%
(-) or +
Operating Budget - Inflow  
4,327,344
 
4,337,500
 
(10,156)
 
(0.23%)
Faith Promise Budget - Inflow
260,758
254,000
6,758
2.66%

12/1/14 - 11/19/17
Gifts Received
3-Year Commitment
Fulfillment %
Our Heritage - Inflow  
3,554,869
 
3,500,000
 
101.57%
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