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Sunday, September 23, 2018
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NEW and UPDATED ITEMS are highlighted in blue.
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Children's Choirs
Children's choirs begin this Sunday, 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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Congregational Day of Prayer
Monday, September 24 | 7 AM-9 PM
On our monthly day of prayer, the Community Life Center chapel will be open all day and materials will be available to help guide your prayer time. If a member/family seeks anointing or prayer with the elders, please come to the room nearest the CLC chapel between 6-7 PM or contact
Pastor Bruce Creswell (704-708-6106). More information is at
christcovenant.org/prayer.
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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. See the Quick Links on the right.
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When Relationships Become Idols:
Deciphering between healthy & codependent relationships
Mondays | continues Oct. 1, 15, 29 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
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 was 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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Women's D.I.Y. Day Registration
Deadline to register is Monday, September 24
Register by Monday for the women's D.I.Y. Day, which will be held on Saturday, October 13, from 8:30 AM-3:15 PM. There will also be vendors of beautiful hand-crafted artwork and goods onsite. 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!! |
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Men's Intensive Discipleship Program (MIDP)
Thursdays, October 18 - November 8 | 7 PM
This quarter, Brian Peterson will be leading the Men's Intensive Discipleship group in a study of Presbyterianism, focusing on the practice of our Presbyterian identity. Classes will be in the Community Life Center chapel, and we will follow the lecture with fellowship at local eatery. See the Men's Ministry page next week for more information.
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HisAbilities Speaker Series #1
Saturday, October 27 | 9:30-11:15 AM
Because of the effects of the hurricane, we could not hold this event on its original date (September 15), but have rescheduled it for Saturday, October 27.
This is the first session in a three-part speaker series hosted by HisAbilities, addressing topics relevant to navigating life with disabilities. This first presentation will be led 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. Contact Kelsey Cawthorn with questions and to register. |
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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 Choir
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.
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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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Senior High Fun Night
Wednesday, September 26 | 7-9:15PM
High school students! Join us next Wednesday for a Fun Night during our regular Link time. We'll meet at the CLC Youth Center to leave PROMPTLY at 7 PM (which means you need to be there BEFORE 7 PM!). We'll head out to the Halls' family farm for a corn maze contest. We'll return to the CLC Youth Center at 9:15 PM. The cost is $10. Hope you'll join us! This is open to all senior high students, so bring a friend!
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Middle School Lock-In
Friday, Sept. 28 @ 7:45 PM to Saturday, Sept. 29 @ 10 AM
Middle school students are invited to a night of fellowship and fun in the Community Life Center Youth Center (lower level). The cost is $10, which includes dessert, light refreshments, and breakfast. Friends are definitely invited. Registration is now open. Sign up by clicking here!
We can always use volunteers at this event. If you are interested to come and help us out, contact David Chambers, director of Middle School Ministries at [email protected] or 704-621-5812 |
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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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Worship Notes
Sunday, September 23
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"In Him, All Things
Hold Together"
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"A Dwelling Place for the Lord"
(
Exodus 25)
Rev. Kevin DeYoung
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THIS WEEK
September 23-29
Sunday, September 23
9 AM | Sunday Bible school
9 AM | Discovery Class
10:45 AM | Morning worship
5 PM | MS Timothy Project
6 PM
| Evening worship
6 PM | 4 y/o ABC Bible Memory
6:15 PM | Children's choirs
7 AM | Congregational Day of Prayer
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 25
10 AM | Women's Study: John
11:50 AM | WBS: Romans
6:30 PM | Women's Study: John
7 PM | Tuesday prayer meeting
Wednesday, September 26
7 PM | CCYM MS Youth EPIC
7 PM | Senior high fun night
7 PM | Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, September 27
9:30 AM | WBS: Ephesians
9:30 AM | WBS: Psalms
6:45 PM | American Heritage Girls
7 PM | Trail Life
Friday, September 28
8 AM | Student Families Moms' Prayer group
7:45 PM | Middle school lock-in
Saturday, September 29
9:00 AM | MinistrySafe seminar
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Oct 5 | Senior Adults ministry kickoff (low country boil - 5 PM)
Oct 13 | D.I.Y. Day for women (8:30 AM)
Oct 18 | Men's Intensive Discipleship Program begins
Oct 27 | His Abilities Speaker Series (rescheduled date)
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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Missionary of the Week: September 23
Dot Driver (retired)
Dot lives at Go Ye Village in Oklahoma. Her main ministry is praying for and keeping in contact with missionaries from all over the world.
Pray
for quick approval of the sprinkler system in their new building so the assisted living section can move there and their current space can be used for the new memory unit at Go Ye Village. Pray that she will be physically able to continue her ministry. Pray that she would continue to use her computer for God's glory.
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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.
Due to the effects of Hurricane Florence, we did not have church on September 16 and therefore do not have money collected for last Sunday. Below is from September 9.
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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