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Sunday, September 16, 2018
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NEW and UPDATED ITEMS are highlighted in blue.
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Faithful Conference - THIS WEEK!!
September 21-22
Don't miss our first annual Faithful Conference! The 2018 theme is "Our Unchanging Christ: Yesterday, Today, and Forever," with general sessions led by keynote speaker Al Mohler and Kevin DeYoung. See
faithfulconference.org for conference information, schedule of events, information about our speakers, FAQ, and to register.
Registration has been extended to Wednesday, September 19, at midnight. Don't miss the first of what is sure to be an excellent annual conference!
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When Relationships Become Idols:
Deciphering between healthy & codependent relationships
Mondays | Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 8, 29 | 6:30 - 8:30 PMa
The Set Free ministry is hosting a 4-part series for women about deciphering between healthy and codependent relationships. Guest speakers will help explore the differences between biblical, life-on-life friendships, and codependent relationships that threaten our spiritual health. The first session is Monday, September 17 at 6:30 PM. There is no cost to attend and no RSVP required. Details in the
News item (
News page and
homepage).
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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 information and to register, go to
christcovenant.org/ministrysafe. The deadline for registration is Monday, September 24.
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Note: We are limiting E-Courier announcements to a maximum of four weeks (except in special circumstances). We want you - our congregation - to get the news but not be overwhelmed! All information found in the E-Courier can be found on our website and we will put those links in the announcements here.
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Women's D.I.Y. Day Registration
Deadline to register is Monday, September 24
Registration is open for the women's D.I.Y. Day, which will be held on Saturday, October 13, from 8:30 AM-3:15 PM. 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. Register soon so you don't miss out on the workshop you want!! |
Calling All Artists in Our Congregation!
For our 2019 Missions Conference, we are inviting artists in our congregation to contribute to our lobby displays. Our theme will be "Love Your Neighbor," and we will be exploring this theme through local opportunities and international missions. All works will need to go through an approval process. Sketches, concepts, and dimensions will need to be submitted to Kelsey Cawthorn by Thursday, October 18. Once approved, final works must be turned in to the Outreach & Missions office by Thursday, January 23. Please contact Kelsey Cawthorn for more information.
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Invitation to Musicians
You are invited to join our orchestra and worship team. All vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome to contact Liz McNulty to arrange a brief audition with Pastor of Worship Nathan George.. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 6 PM.
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Adult and Children's Choirs
Adult choir is now meeting! Please contact
Liz McNulty to arrange a very simple audition/voice check with our Pastor of Worship Nathan George. This choir is open to 6th graders and older Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM.
Children's choirs will begin on September 23. Their rehearsals are held Sunday evenings during the PM worship service and are for grades K-2 and 3-5. No audition required.
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Full Time Facility Maintenance Technician Needed
We are in need of a maintenance technician at Christ Covenant Church. This person would be responsible for ensuring the maintenance, repair and set up of facilities, grounds, and equipment are met on a timely basis. For more information and an application, please go to the
CCC Employment webpage.
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Seasonal Jobs with Operation Christmas Child
Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child has seasonal, paid employment opportunities available and they would like to find people who might be called to work with them this season. They need over 700 people to be warehouse workers, certified forklift operators, Class A drivers, team coaches, data entry keyers and mail processing staff. Please see our Employment webpage for more details.
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ProjectSHARE September Collection:
Matthews HELP Center
During September, we will be collecting items to help Matthews HELP Center, whose mission is to help their neighbors survive financial crises providing short-term assistance. More information is available on our
ProjectSHARE webpage. Please bring your donations to the Information Desk in the worship center any Sunday in September.
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Note about Matthews HELP Center Collection
September will be the last month we will have an ongoing collection for Matthews HELP Center. After September, please do not drop off items for Matthews HELP Center unless it is our specific monthly collection. Thank you!
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Missionary of the Week: September 16
Randy & Joan Nabors
Chattanooga, TN
Randy is the urban and mercy coordinator for Mission to North America with New City Network.
Pray for their Network cruise to be a time of mutual encouragement and growth and for scholarships for many couples to attend. Pray that their visits around the country will be to just the right places at just the right time to do just the right work. Pray for additional long term major supporters.
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Worship Notes
Sunday, September 16
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"It is I"
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"Trusting Jesus When it Looks Like Herod is Winning"
(Acts 12)
Rev. Blair Smith
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THIS WEEK
September 16-22
Sunday, September 16
9 AM | NO Sunday Bible school
9 AM | NO Discovery Class
10:45 AM | Morning worship
5 PM | MS Timothy Project
6 PM
| Evening worship
6 PM | 4 y/o ABC Bible Memory
Monday, September 17
6:30 PM | Set Free series for women
6:45 PM | DivorceCare for men
6:45 PM | Single & Parenting for women
6:45 PM | DivorceCare for Kids
6:45 PM | GriefShare
Tuesday, September 18
11:50 AM | WBS: Romans
6:30 PM | Yarn Lovers Ministry
7 PM | Tuesday prayer meeting
Wednesday, September 19
10 AM | Yarn Lovers Ministry
7 PM | CCYM Youth Link & EPIC
7 PM | Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, September 20
9:30 AM | WBS: Ephesians
9:30 AM | WBS: Psalms
6:45 PM | American Heritage Girls
7 PM | Trail Life
Friday, September 21
8 AM | Student Families Moms' Prayer group
11:30 AM | Senior Adults men's lunch
7:00 PM | Faithful Conference begins
Saturday, September 22
3:00 PM | Faithful Conference concludes
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Sept 23 | Senior Adults ministry kickoff (low country boil - 5 PM)
Sept 29 | MinistrySafe seminar (9 AM)
Oct 13 | DIY Day for women (8:30 AM)
Oct 28 | Reformation Sunday (joint SBS)
Oct 30-Nov 2 | Senior Adult retreat
Nov 2-4 | High School "Big What?" retreat
Nov 10 | HisAbilities: Let Them Soar (race 7 AM)
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Redeemed * Refocused: Women's Outreach Event
Thursday, September 27 | 7-9 PM
Join us for a special evening as we partner with women from Carmel Baptist Church and Church at Charlotte to hear stories of redemption from women who have had their lives changed by the Gospel and by women who have come alongside them, including women from Christ Covenant. Then, we will have time to learn about each issue, see where women are serving in our community and have opportunities to respond. This will be a great night to bring a group of women or youth (age 13 and up)! The event is completely free but
please RSVP by September 21 so we have enough desserts. If you have any questions, please contact
Karen Chambers.
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Kevin DeYoung's Speaking Engagements
Please pray for our senior pastor as we send him out for these ministry commitments.
Oct. 12-14: Greenville Conference on Reformed Theology (Greenville, SC)
Oct. 16-18: The Gospel Coalition West Coast Conference (Los Angeles, CA)
Oct. 29-30: The Gospel Coalition Canada National Conference (Toronto, Canada)
Nov. 22- Dec. 5: The Gospel Coalition Australia Conference (Brisbane & Canberra)
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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.
1/1/18 - 9/9/18
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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 |
$3,587,115
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$3,416,500
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$170,615
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5.0%
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$51,874
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$205,100
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$46,774
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22.8%
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