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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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18|22 Community Resumes
Sunday, May 19 | 9 AM
We are excited to announce the 18|22 community will be re-starting their own Sunday school this week (5/19). If you are 18-22 years old we'd love to have you join us! If you have a child in this age group, please let them know they are invited to come too! We meet in the Campus Outreach house at 9AM. See you there!
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Congregational Day of Prayer
Monday, May 20 | 7 AM-9 PM
Our monthly day of prayer for May is Monday, May 20. Any members or church attendees may come and pray any time from 7 AM-9 PM in the chapel of the Community Life Center. On the prayer table are a number of items to assist in praying. If a member or 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.
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 2
Please be present for a called congregational meeting for the purpose of voting on nominees for the offices of elder and deacon. Watch for details on the meeting and biographies of the candidates. Pray for wisdom and for God's continued protection of our church.
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Seek the City (StC) Volunteer Opportunities
Seek the City is a churchwide mission and requires volunteers from the congregation to make everything run smoothly and for our youth to be able to minister to people on their worksites. Our StC initiative (June 17-22) is a week of ministry fueled by the energy and commitment of our teens and youth leaders. We still need many volunteers from the congregation for it to run smoothly and for our youth to be able to minister to people on their worksites. For more information and to sign up to help, go to
christcovenant.org/seek-the-city and click on the links that interest you.
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Women's Summer Bible Study
Tuesdays, June 4-July 2 | 7- 8:30 PM
Join us for our Women's Summer Bible Study,
Considering Him Faithful: Sarah and Rahab, led by Carolyn Carpenter. The study will be held Tuesdays, June 4-July 2 (total of 5 sessions). Details and registration are online at
christcovenant.org/wbs.
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Women's Ministries Dessert & Discussion
Thursday, July 11 | 7- 8:30 PM
Join us in the Community Life Center, to discuss
The Vine Project by Colin Marshall & Tony Payne! If you don't already own a copy, they are available for purchase at the Book Nook (main lobby of the worship center) for $13.00. Read at your own pace and join us on July 11 for dessert and discussion.
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New! Men's Small Group-Midtown/Uptown
There is a new Men's Group forming in midtown on Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. If you work uptown or nearby, this may be the group for you. Men's Groups are discipleship groups for men and are designed to help create a gospel community in which the message of the gospel transforms our lives in such a way that participants become mature disciples who are able to make disciples. Please contact Jon Paul to sign up for the new Wednesday group. If you are interested in another location, please contact Jenny Blackmon, ministry administrator.
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Congregational Accommodations
Our slideshow shows infographics with details on the ammenities we have available for our congregation, including a fragrance-free area (in the balcony, adjacent to the elevator); nursing mothers room (WC-111); hands-free outer door (on ground level near handicapped parking); elevator to ground floor, main floor, and lobby; hearing loop seating in the sanctuary; and large print worship folders at the information desk. Please see the Courier or the announcement slides for icons and check the information desk if you have questions about any of these.
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Is There a Graduate in Your Family?
We want to publish the names, schools and plans for the immediate future (i.e., college, military, career, post-grad) of our high school, college, and post-grad members of the Class of 2019 so our church family can celebrate these milestones, too. Please send your graduate's information to [email protected] and look for our list in early June.
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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).
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ProjectSHARE for May
We are collecting new or very gently used books for Matthews Elementary School and Crestdale Middle School students to use during our Seek the City camps. It is very important this year to collect many books as both camps will be held on the campus of Christ Covenant. Books may be dropped off in main lobby any Sunday this month or the church office during the week. The goal is a minimum of 200 books for each club.
To see a full list of suggested books, click here.
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RTS Students Need Housing
Reformed Theological Seminary's student body is growing! We are currently searching for housing options for new students as they move to Charlotte. If you have an above-garage apartment, a spare room, or a rental property, would you prayerfully consider renting to a seminary student? Helping house our students is a wonderful way to partner with RTS as we train our students for ministry. For more information, please contact Katy McIlvaine in the RTS admissions office:
[email protected] or 704-688-4220.
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Missionaries of the Week: May 19
Mostafa & Mona Sharkawy
Their ministry is reaching and discipling Arab Muslims in England and other countries.
Pray for the Arabs and refugees Mostafa ministers to in detention centers.
Pray for Mona's ministry in running women's conferences and editing training ministry books for their home church in Egypt.
Pray for more prayer and financial support partners.
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Worship Notes
Sunday, May 19
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"Our Infinitely Precious Savior
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"The God Who Makes Himself Known"
(Exodus 39-40)
Dr. Kevin DeYoung
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Large print worship folders are available at the Information Desk.
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Quick Links to church webpages |
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THIS WEEK
May 19-25
10:45 AM
| Morning worship
9 AM | Sunday school
4:45 PM | Weekly women's prayer gathering
6 PM
| Evening worship
6 PM | ABC Bible memory class
6 PM | Children's choirs
Monday, May 20
7 AM | Congregational Day of Prayer
6:45 PM | Caregivers Support
7 PM
| Men's Open Seminar
Tuesday, May 21
7 PM | Tuesday Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, May 22
7 PM | Sanctuary choir rehearsal
Thursday, May 23
6:45 PM | AHG
7 PM | Trail Life
Friday, May 24
8:30 AM
| Student Families moms' prayer group
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May 26 | New members' recognition (morning worship)
May 27 | Memorial Day - church offices closed
May 27 | Women's Open Seminar (7 PM)
May 28 | MS summer Bible study begins
May 29 | HS Summer Nights begins (7 PM)
June 2 | Officer elections
June 4 | Women's summer Bible study begins(7 PM)
June 16-21 | Seek the City
June 17-21 | Vacation Bible school (9am-12pm) |
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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.
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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Covenant Day School 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 or week!
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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 - 5/12/19
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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 |
$2,009,162
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$1,915,500
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$93,662
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4.9%
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$167,093
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$123,800
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$43,293
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35.0% |
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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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