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News and Updates | Life at Christ Covenant Church
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NEW and UPDATED ITEMS are highlighted in blue.
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Cooking for a Cause
February 19-22
The Women's Ministry will be hosting our 2nd Annual "Cooking for a Cause" and you're invited! This is a time where groups of women meet in people's homes (various dates and times) to prepare freezer meals. The meals will be stored in our church freezer and will be used to support ministries within our church in the coming year. The cost is $10 (to cover the cost of ingredients). This will be a sweet time of service, prayer and fellowship. For more information and to register, go to
christcovenant.org/cooking-for-a-cause. If you have questions, please
contact Staci Poston.
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Missions Conference 2019 begins this Sunday, February 17, with a focus on international missions and will include guest missionaries from North America, Europe, and Asia. We will continue on Sunday, February 24 focusing on local missions
and will include local ministry representatives.
Please continue to pray for the missionaries and speakers as they travel and prepare to tell us their experiences of loving their neighbors through the gospel. For more information, go to christcovenant.org/missions-conference-2019.
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Faith Promise
Support the international and domestic missions ministry of Christ Covenant Church by making a pledge to our Faith Promise campaign. Faith Promise giving is the primary means by which Christ Covenant supports international and domestic missions outreach. The campaign also supports other local, regional, and national outreach. If you missed picking up a card, you can
download a printable version from our Faith Promise webpage:
christcovenant.org/faithpromise.
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Men's Monthly Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, March 2 | 7-8:30 AM
Christ Covenant's Ministry to Men invites all men (16 years and up) to Stack's Kitchen on Saturday, March 2 for breakfast and a
discussion led by Peter Leach, an intern at Christ Covenant and seminary student at RTS. Come for food and fellowship with your brothers in Christ. Bring a friend! There is NO COST, except the cost of your own breakfast. Space is limited to the first 38 men, so register today by contacting Ed Kroger at [email protected] or 704-641-7465. The deadline to register is noon on Friday, March 1.
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Caregivers Support Group
begin March 4
Are you a caregiver for someone? Do you need hope for this journey? Come join us as we walk through the book Ambushed by Grace by Shelly Beach. We offer a time of study, a time to share, encouragement and prayer. The group will meet on Mondays, March 4-May 20, beginning at 6 PM with a complimentary dinner and the support group at 6:45 PM. Registration requested but not required. Contact Mary Jo Culver at 704-814-1039 or [email protected].
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Other Support Groups
begin March 4
We will also be offering DivorceCare for Men and Griefshare for men and women. Click here for information on DivorceCare for Men and click here for information on Griefshare. They will meet on Mondays, beginning March 4 at 6 PM with a complimentary dinner and the support group at 6:45 PM. Registration requested but not required. Contact Mary Jo Culver at 704-814-1039 or [email protected].
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Theological Reading Group
March 6, April 3, and May 1 | 7 PM
In partnership with the RTS Paideia Center for Theological Discipleship, Christ Covenant is hosting a theological reading group this Spring. Do you desire a rich theological diet so you can develop maturity in Christ? Do you want to read Christian classics but don't know where to start? Would you like to grow with people who share your love for theology, and learn from those who have gone before you? If so, register at
paideiacenter.com (space is limited).
This spring's group will meet March 6, April 3, and May 1 at 7pm in WC 105 with a discussion led by Blair Smith of Martin Luther's Larger Catechism, which has a trinitarian structure and includes discussion of the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the sacraments.
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Wheaton Orchestra
March 9 & 10
The Wheaton Orchestra is coming to CCC on March 9-10! They will play with us during worship on Sunday morning and perform a concert Sunday evening. We have two exciting opportunities: 1) These college students will need housing for two nights while they are in town. If you have a spare room or two, please consider hosting these talented musicians! If you are interested, please
contact Liz McNulty for more detailed information. 2) Also, join the our choir for Sunday's concert to sing Beethoven's "Hallelujah" with the orchestra on Sunday morning, March 10.
Contact Liz McNulty for rehearsal times and practice link.
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Established Conference:
PCA Children's Ministry Conference
March 15-16 | at Christ Covenant Church
We encourage the children's ministry leadership and volunteers, and all parents of CCC to attend this conference designed to equip and encourage our ministry to children. Our own Kevin DeYoung will be the keynote speaker on Friday night and workshops include Recruiting, Training And Retaining Your Volunteers; Raising Sexually Faithful Kids; Child Safety Policy Development; Special Needs Training To Fit Your Church's Needs; Classroom Management; Reaching Out To Your Community's Children; Gospel-Centered Parenting ...and much more!
Early Bird Cost: $60 per person by February 22
Cost after Feb 22: $75 per person
*Cost includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch
For more information and to register, go to pcacdm.org/established-charlotte.
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Men's Retreat
April 5-7, 2019
Men - mark your calendar for this year's retreat "The Emotional Life of the Believer" (how the full humanity of Christ redeems the everyday emotions of everyday man). The retreat will be held at Fort Caswell (fortcaswell.com). Registration will be on the Men's Ministry page of the website next week. Early registration (through March 22) is $145; regular registration is $155 (through registration closing on March 29). Much more information will be on the website next week so please check the Men's page or the News page for more information and the link to register. |
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Seek the City Registration is CLOSING!
Register today! Registration for Seek the City (StC), our missions week for youth in grades 6-12 which will be held June 16-21,
will end on Thursday, February 21 at 1pm. The cost for StC is $145, with a non-refundable deposit of $80 due at time of registration. The balance of $65 can be paid with deposit, if not, it is due by April 13. Register early for this local week of mission opportunities.
Click here for more information and to register today! Only six more days to register - don't miss out!
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Trail Life BBQ Sale
Order your barbecue online by March 7 for
Troop NC-0413's annual barbecue. Just go to
bit.ly/TrailLifeBBQ.
Pick up is Friday, March 22 (3-8 PM) and Saturday, March 23 (9-3 PM). For more information, contact Kurt Thompson at 704-877-3826.
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American Heritage Girls Pound Cakes
The American Heritage Girls are selling pound cakes to accompany the Trail Life barbeque. Cakes are $8 and you may order them online at bit.ly/AHGpoundcakes or directly from an AHG troop member. The sale online goes through March 7 and you can pick up your poundcake when you pick up your barbecue (Friday, March 22 (3-8pm) or Saturday, March 23 (9-3pm)!
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Employment Opportunities
Christ Covenant Church regularly seeks to employ individuals who want to engage their gifts to help make disciples who worship God, grow in community, love others, and serve the world. Check
christcovenant.org/aboutus/employment for current positions and to apply. Current opportunities include: Director of Communications, Childcare Worker (PT - as
needed), and
Ministry Administrator in support of Senior Associate Pastor.
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New Covenant Groups
Two new Covenant Groups will be beginning soon. One will meet in the Wesley Chapel area and led by John and Keri Saladino (
John: 704-840-5448,
[email protected];
Keri: 980-242-0270,
[email protected]).
The second group is to be hosted by David and Pamela Mullins with plans to meet at their home (near the church) once a month on a Sunday right after the morning service. They hope to discuss sermons and applications or study a book of the Bible. This group is for adults 18 and up. If interested, please contact Pamela at
[email protected]
or
704-577-9067.
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Teachers Needed for Short-Term Mission Trip
We are looking for teachers and former teachers who would be interested in attending a short-term mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya, June 13-22 (depending on flights).
The purpose is to come alongside the school that is part of our sister church, Kibera Reformed Presbyterian Church, for a teacher training conference. These teachers are some of the most creative and passionate teachers and just need some encouragement and support. This will be the first year their school will have students old enough to sit for their national exams, so we are looking for both lower school and upper school teachers.
If you would like to know more,
contact Karen Chambers. You will come home from this trip encouraged and enriched by working with the teachers and all that God is doing there!
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Worship Notes
Sunday, February 10
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"The People Dwelling in Darkness
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(Matthew 4:12-17)
Dr. Elias dos Santos Medeiros
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"Which Commission are we Committed To?"
(Matthew 28:11-20)
Dr. Elias dos Santos Medeiros
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Quick Links to church webpages |
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THIS WEEK
February 17-23
Sunday, February 17
International Missions
9 AM
| Sunday Bible school
9 AM
| Discovery class
10:45 AM
| Morning worship
5 PM
| Timothy Project
6 PM
| Evening worship
6 PM | ABC Bible Memory class
6:15 PM
| Children's choirs
Monday, February 18
no events scheduled
Tuesday, February 19
7 PM
| Prayer meeting
Wednesday, February 20
10 AM | Yarn Lovers Ministry
7 PM
| Youth Link and EPIC
7 PM
| Sanctuary choir
Thursday, February 21
6:45 PM
| American Heritage Girls
7 PM
| Trail Life
Friday, February 22
8:30 AM
| Student Families moms' prayer group
Saturday, February 23
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Feb 17-24
| Missions Conference
Feb 17
| Missionaries teach Sunday school classes
Feb 19-22
| Women's "Cooking for a Cause"
Mar 4 | Support groups begin
Mar 6
| Theological Reading Group (7 PM)
Mar 10
| Wheaton Orchestra concert
Mar 11
| Women's seminar: Sexual Sanity for Women begins
Mar 15-16 | Established Conference (hosted by Children's Ministry)
Apr 3
| Theological Reading Group (7 PM)
Apr 5-7
| Men's retreat
Apr 13
| Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 14
| Palm Sunday worship
Apr 14
| Spring luncheon
Apr 18
| Maundy Thursday worship with communion (7PM)
Apr 19
| Good Friday worship (12 PM)
Apr 21
| Easter Sunday worship (10:45 AM) - no Sunday school
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Note: We limit E-Courier and 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. See the Quick Links above.
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Kevin DeYoung's Out-of-Town Speaking Engagements
Please pray for our senior pastor as he travels to these conferences and speaking engagements to spread the gospel.
March 1-3
| Albuquerque, New Mexico - Clarius 2019
April 1-3 | Indianapolis - TGC National Conference
April 22-25 | Jackson, MS - Twin Lakes Fellowship
April 26-28 | Philadelphia -Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology
May 23-24 |Pennsylvania -Sovereign Grace Northeast Conference
June 17-20 | UK - Catalyst Conference
June 21-23 | UK - Co-Mission Revive Conference
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Missionaries of the Week: February 17
Javier & Gloria Gil
Colombia, SA
Javier is a church planter in Colombia, South America. Their church is a church that exists to glorify GOD and enjoy his presence forever. Pray for more ruling elders for each of the churches in their presbytery. Pray that each member of their churches will love, live, and preach the gospel. Pray for the Lord to grant them a new headquarters for their congregation that is more spacious and comfortable with a good parking area.
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CDS Summer Camps
Christ Covenant families and friends are invited to join Covenant Day for its 2019 Summer Camps program! Camps are led by a passionate team of faculty, staff, students and alumni. Our aim is to inspire and challenge campers while nurturing them in the love of God and formation of Christian character. This year's expanded summer camp offering includes sports, academics, arts, enrichment and life skills for TK through 12th grade. Go to
covenantday.org/summercamps to view our new, interactive webpage and search for camps by grade level and week! Early-bird pricing is available for many camps now through the end of February.
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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 - 2/10/19
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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 |
$565,789
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$591,000
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($25,211)
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(4.3%)
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$40,214
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$26,400
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$13,814
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52.3% |
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This email is our E-Courier weekly newsletter, which complements with the printed copy, the Courier, which can be picked up on Sundays at the doors outside the sanctuary.
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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