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Last Week of Summer Bible School Electives
Sunday, August 4 | 9 AM
This Sunday is our last week of our special three-week elective studies led by
our own pastors, guest pastors, and leaders. Information, including a list and descriptions of the studies, as well as where they will meet is available
by clicking here
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Welcome Mike Kruger - Guest Preacher
Sunday, August 5 | 10:45 AM This Sunday, we welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to our pulpit for morning worship. Mike Kruger, among many other things, is ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America and is the Pastor of Teaching at Uptown Church. For more information about Mike, please see our News item about all of our 2018 Summer Guest Preachers.
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Men's Intensive Discipleship Program (MIDP) Summer Study: Church History
begins Thursday, August 9 | 7-8:30 PM
Our next study in our Men's Intensive Discipleship Program will be on Thursdays in August in the Community Life Center chapel. All men are invited to this four-week program, led by Pastor Brian Peterson.
The story of southern Presbyterianism is long, winding, and virtually unknown by most of its adherents. Names like Thornwell and Dabney grab most of the headlines, but do you know the whole story? There are others whose contributions to our own history are also well worth our time. In this class we will learn about the development and theological foundations through which the PCA finds its family identity. Based on the belief that Presbyterianism is equal parts theology and practice, we will give four weeks to this flyover study of southern Presbyterianism.
There is no fee for this study, but please RSVP to Jennifer Dean (
[email protected] or 704-708-6104) so we can plan for you. More information is on the
Men's page of our website.
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No Sunday Bible School Next Week
Don't forget! There will be no Sunday Bible School on August 12 or 19 for any age - children through adults.
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Faithful Conference: Registration Now Open
September 21-22
Don't miss our first annual Faithful Conference,
"Our Unchanging Christ: Yesterday, Today, and Forever," with general sessions led by keynote speaker Al Mohler. The Faithful Conference is a multi-church event that aims to equip and inspire Christians for doctrinal fidelity, personal integrity, and corporate witness in the Charlotte area and beyond. The conference will include large group gatherings and breakout sessions on different topics. Check out our conference website (
faithfulconference.org) for information you need about the event and to register.
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MinistrySafe Seminar
Saturday, September 29 | 9 AM-2 PM
Please join the leadership of Christ Covenant Church for an important seminar about sexual abuse awareness and skillful screening training, presented by MinistrySafe, a leader in sexual abuse prevention. Through this training, participants will learn how to recognize the offender's "grooming process," respond to reports of abuse and screen prospective staff members and volunteers for high-risk candidates. For more information and to register, please go to
christcovenant.org/ministrysafe.
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American Heritage Girls Open House
Thursday, August 23 | 7-8 PM
Are you looking for faith, service, and fun for your daughter? American Heritage Girls (AHG) Troop 0800 invites all girls ages 5-18 to an open house on Thursday, August 23, in CLC rooms 1 & 2. The AHG program enables your daughter to grow in her FAITH, cultivate a heart for SERVICE, and have more FUN than she can imagine! Our troop participates in badge work, service projects, leadership opportunities, social and outdoor experiences that are unique to a female audience, all with an emphasis on Christian values and family involvement. Please see the AHG section on the
Children's Ministry page and fill out the information link.
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HisAbilities Speaker Series #1
Saturday, September 15 | 9:30-11:15 AM
We are excited to introduce a brand-new resource for families affected by disability. HisAbilities will host a three-part speaker series addressing topics relevant to navigating life with disabilities. Our first session will be a presentation by Ryan Platt on unique challenges facing families with special needs and creating and implementing a plan to support and enable
a positive future for a loved one with special needs. A light breakfast and childcare will be provided. There is no cost to attend, but registration is necessary so can plan for you. If you will need childcare, please let us know so we can be prepared. Please register by September 5 to Kelsey Cawthorn at 704-814-1064 or
[email protected]. More information will be included in the Highlight in this Sunday's worship folder.
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Women's DIY Day: Registration Open
Saturday, October 13 | 8:30 AM - 2 PM
Registration is open for the women's D.I.Y. Day, an event where women can learn useful and fun new skills while forming friendships over shared interests. There are three workshop sessions and a wonderful catered lunch with a program designed to encourage and inspire women in every season and situation of life. The cost is $35 and includes the workshops, lunch, and speaker. See
christcovenant.org/diy2018 for details, including information about all of the workshops, and to register,
Vendors Wanted: We are looking for women who make handmade items to be vendors at our DIY day on October 13. Please contact
Andrea Johnson for more information.
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American Heritage Girls Leaders Needed
Find your niche at church with American Heritage Girls! Troop 0800 is seeking women of Christ Covenant to invest in the lives of girls on Thursday nights during the school year. We have a fun, large, active troop and do devotions, crafts, songs, leadership, outdoor adventures, and more. AHG is a Christ-centered, character development program for girls ages 5-18. Our mission is to build women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. Jenny Blackmon or Tiffany Slack, troop co-coordinators, would love to speak with you ([email protected] or 704-443-7814)!
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Women's Fall Bible Studies:
Registration Open
Studies begin in September Registration continues for our fall session of Bible studies for women, which will begin in September. There are weekly and once-a-month studies to choose from, as well as small group options (previously The Anchor) and new Mercy Ministry groups. For information about these small group opportunities, please see the Women's Bible Studies webpage. |
Paid Childcare Providers Needed
Part-time employment opportunities are currently available at Christ Covenant Church for childcare providers. For more information, please contact Mindy Thornton at 704-708-6133 or [email protected].
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Short-term Mission Trip Opportunity December 11-17, 2018 Join us for our December 2018 Kenya Camp trip! We are in the process of building a team of 4-5 individuals to help with their annual youth camp, under the leadership and teaching of our own intern Marcus Smith. The only requirement necessary is a love for young people and having fun while sharing the love of Christ. We are also looking for someone to lead the music during the large group sessions. If you are interested or have questions, contact Karen Chambers at [email protected].
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ProjectSHARE Summer Collection:
School Supplies
During the summer months of July and August, ProjectSHARE will be collecting general school supplies to share with our school partners. We appreciate any and all donated school supplies. If you need a few ideas, we suggest: crayons, scissors, composition books, #2 pencils, filler paper, markers, 3x5 ruled index cards, glue sticks, colored pencils, assorted colored copy paper, Clorox disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer. This information is also available on our
ProjectSHARE webpage. Please bring your donations to the Information Desk in the worship center any Sunday in July or August.
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Please see our Get Involved webpage for more ways to get involved in our Outreach and Missions programs. |
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Worship Notes
Sunday, August 5
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
Lord's Supper
"Overcoming Apathy"
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM "Habakkuk: Live by Faith ~ Worship by Faith"
(Romans 1:8-17)
Rev. Nathan George
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THIS WEEK
August 5-11
Sunday, August 5
9 AM | Sunday Bible School for youth and children
9 AM | Elective Sunday Bible School studies for adults
10:45 AM | Morning worship
6 PM
| Evening worship
Tuesday, August 7
7 PM | Tuesday prayer meeting
Thursday, August 9
2:30 PM | High school ice skating outing
7 PM | Men's Intensive Discipleship Program
7 PM | Trail Life
Friday, August 10
9:30 AM
| Student Family moms prayer group
11:30 AM | Senior Adults ladies luncheon
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Aug 12 & 19 | NO SBS for any age
Aug 22 | Sanctuary Choir welcoming event (6 PM)
Aug 23 | AHG open house for new families (7 PM)
Aug 26 | Children's Ministry kickoff (during 9 AM SS hour)
Aug 26 | Blessing the Children (6 PM worship service)
Aug 26 | CCYM parent information meeting (7:30 PM)
Aug 29 | Youth Link & EPIC resume (7 PM)
Aug 29 | Sanctuary Choir resumes (7 PM)
Sept 6 | Trail Life open house (6:30 PM)
Sept 9 | Fall Discovery Class begins
Sept 12 | RTS Theological Reading Group (7 PM)
Sept 13 | AHG 101 & 201 for new and returning families
Sept 13 | Trail Life open house (6:30 PM)
Sept 13 | Women's Ministries kickoff (7 PM)
Sept 14 | Senior Adults ministry kickoff (5 PM)
Sept 15 | HisAbilities Speaker Series #1 (9:30 AM)
Sept 19 | CDS/Community Heroes (12 PM)
Sept 20 | AHG resumes (6:45 PM)
Sept 21-22 | Faithful Conference
Sept 29 | MinistrySafe seminar (9 AM)
Oct 13 | DIY Day for women (8:30 AM)
For times and more details on these and other future events, see our
online calendar.
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Missionaries of the Week: August 5
Rohan & Rebecca Crown
Church Planters in Canada
Rohan and Rebecca are planting Amazing Grace Church in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to share the transforming gospel of Jesus so that the city of Lethbridge will become a light of renewed hope.
Pray that their facility will be used for worship and outreach into the community and will draw many people to their doors. Pray that many that they share the gospel with weekly will come to know Christ as their Lord and Savior. Pray for wisdom for the leadership of their church.
Our Missionary of the Week is also posted on our News webpage. For information about all of our missionaries, go to our Missionaries webpage.
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RTS Students Need Housing
Reformed Theological Seminary is searching for people who may have an above-garage apartment (or a separate rental property) they may want to rent to a seminary student. If you are interested in renting out to an RTS student, please contact Katy McIlvaine at 704-688-4206 or
[email protected].
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Church History Tour
Dr. Don Fortson will be leading a church history tour (March 15-23, 2019) to England and Scotland with an extension available to France. This is a unique opportunity for Christ Covenant Church members to learn about the historic roots of Christianity in America and during the Reformation. Details are at rts.edu/site/tours, including the itineraries and costs for both England/ Scotland and the optional France extension. |
CDS Employment Opportunities
Covenant Day School has several new administrative employment opportunities available including positions for a HS Receptionist (PT), Registrar and Database Administrator (FT), and Auxiliary Programs Manager (PT). Newly added are opportunities with the new dining service, Flik. For more information, click here.
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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.
If you haven't had a chance to make your 2018 commitment and would like to, please see
our Finance webpage
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1/1/18 - 7/29/18
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Actual
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Budget
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Difference
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% (-) or +
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Operating Budget - Inflow |
$2,961,939
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$2,873,500
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$88,439
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3.1%
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Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$210,287
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$174,500
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$35,787
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20.5%
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This email is our E-Courier weekly newsletter.
After it goes out by email, it is made available on the News page of our website.
On that page, you can also read past versions of the newsletter as well as specific news items about our bigger events with more details available.
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