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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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Caregivers Support Group
begins 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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DivorceCare for Men and Griefshare
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 7 PM 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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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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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 still have a need to house many of these college students 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 or sign up at
signupgenius.com/go/30e0845ae2-wheaton.
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Women's Seminar: Sexual Sanity for Women
begins March 11 | 7-8:15 PM
Set Free invites all women to a seminar on developing a biblical perspective on sex and sexuality. Maybe you are struggling personally with poor sexual habits, lack of intimacy in your marriage, or inappropriate friendships. Or your friend has shared that she is battling these temptations. Or maybe sexual sin has crept into your marriage, and you want to learn how Christ can bring healing. Maybe you are a mother, wondering how to broach this topic to your pre-teen or teenage daughter. Or you're just interested in learning about this subject that impacts nearly everyone. We invite you to come. We have various teachers from within our church guiding us through Ellen Dykas's
Sexual Sanity for Women. The goal is to understand God's good design for sexuality, the underlying reasons we struggle relationally, and how the grace and truth of Christ can be applied to these areas. This series is for women of all ages (18+ and youth accompanied by a parent). Members and non-members welcome. Please visit
christcovenant.org/2019-womens-open-seminar for more information. The class meets twice a month in the CLC chapel for 20 weeks.
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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! Cost is $75 per person and includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch. For more information and to register, go to pcacdm.org/established-charlotte.
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Youth Retreat: "Satisfied?"
March 29-31, 2019
The youth (MS & HS) are heading to Ridgehaven in Brevard, NC, for a joint youth retreat of our presbytery. The cost, $125 (NEW PRICE!), includes transportation, Friday dinner, Saturday meals, Sunday breakfast & lunch & t-shirt. For more information, and to register, go to the youth webpage. Registration closes on March 20 at midnight.
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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 is on the Men's page or the News page, including the link to register. |
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HisAbilities Speaker Series
Saturday, April 6 | 9:30-11:15 AM
HisAbilities at Christ Covenant Church is excited to host the third and final meeting of our speaker series, "Navigating Life with Disabilities" on Saturday, April 6, from 9:30-11:15 AM in the Community Life Center chapel. Margaret Gaffney will be speaking on the topic "Transition to Adulthood: What Parents Need to Know." Margaret serves as the transition coordinator at A Special Needs Plan and is very experienced in helping parents navigate all the changes that happen when their child with special needs turns 18 and moves into adulthood. Please join us to learn more about how to prepare for these critical changes.
A light breakfast will be provided at 9:30. The seminar will begin at 10 AM and conclude by 11:15. Limited childcare will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Please join us or pass along the invitation to a friend or loved one who would benefit! Please RSVP by March 25 to [email protected].
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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/AHG-poundcakes or directly from an AHG troop member. The sale online goes through March 7 and you can pick up your pound cake(s) when you pick up your barbecue (Friday, March 22 (3-8 PM) or Saturday, March 23 (9-3 PM)!
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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), Grounds Keeper (PT), 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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Worship Notes
Sunday, March 3
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"A Living Stone
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"Forgiving Like God"
(Ephesians 4:31-5:1)
Rev. Bruce Creswell
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Quick Links to church webpages |
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THIS WEEK
March 3-9
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, March 4
6 PM | Support group dinner
6:45 PM | Caregivers group
6:45 PM | DivorceCare for Men
6:45 PM | Griefshare
Tuesday, March 5
10 AM | Women's Study: From Garden to Glory (Live Group)
11:50 AM | WBS: Romans
7 PM
| Prayer meeting
Wednesday, March 6
6 PM | First Wednesdays prayer time for high school
7 PM
| Youth Link and EPIC
7 PM
| Sanctuary choir
7 PM
| Theological Reading Group
Thursday, March 7
9:30 AM | WBS: Ephesians
9:30 AM | WBS: Psalms
6:45 PM
| American Heritage Girls
7 PM
| Trail Life
Friday, March 8
8:30 AM
| Student Families moms' prayer group
11:30 AM
| Senior Adult ladies luncheon
Saturday, March 9
9:30 AM | The Fear of the Lord ... Women Who Worship
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Mar 10
| Wheaton Orchestra concert (5 PM)
Mar 11
| Women's seminar: Sexual Sanity for Women begins
Mar 15-16 | Established Conference (hosted by Children's Ministry)
Mar 29-31 | Youth spring retreat: "Satisfied?"
Apr 3
| Theological Reading Group (7 PM)
Apr 5-7
| Men's retreat
Apr 6
| HisAbilities speaker series (9:30 AM)
Apr 13
| Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 14
| Palm Sunday worship
Apr 14
| Spring luncheon
Apr 18
| Maundy Thursday worship with communion (7 PM)
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.
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: March 3
Timothy & Emily Bantola - CRU-USA, Orlando, FL
Timothy and Emily serve at CRU's international headquarters as associate team leaders for the International Financial Management team, to equip and train financial staff around the world.
Pray for their need for new ministry partners. Pray for the very large project of implementing a new financial software with their more than 200 international ministries. Pray this software will lead to more effective ministries, wiser use of their resources, more missionaries on the field, and that God would be glorified.
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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 - 2/24/19
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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 |
$736,563
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$790,000
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($53,437)
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(6.8%)
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$59,863
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$35,800
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$24,063
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67.2% |
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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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