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- THIS WEEK - 

June 3-9

 
Deacons' Special Offering
Sunday, June 3
The special offering for June will be split between Joni & Friends Charlotte and Harvest USA. Joni and Friends focuses on advancing disability ministry and changing the church and communities around the world. Their mission is to communicate the gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple people affected by disabilities. Harvest USA's mission is to partner with and equip the Church in bringing the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the lives of those affected by sexual sin.

Farewell for the Rosses 
Sunday, June 3 | Morning Worship
This Sunday, during our morning worship service, we will say farewell to Mike and Jane Ross as they prepare to move to Ohio to be near their grandchildren. The service will be followed by a cookie reception where you will have a chance to say goodbye to Mike and Jane personally.


Women's Summer Bible Study
Tuesdays, June 5-July 10 | 7-8:30 PM
The Women's Ministry is offering a six-week study on "God's Covenant with Noah" led by Carolyn Carpenter. This study will focus on how God's covenant with Noah fits into God's overarching plan of redemption, culminating in Jesus Christ. We will see relevance to today's time with widespread corruption. The Genesis passages show the seriousness of sin and need for a savior. Application for us is our responsibility of sharing the gospel with people drowning in their sins.  The class begins on June 5 from 7-8:30 PM and costs $5. For details and to register for this class, please go to christcovenant.org/wbs.

Appreciating the Beauty of Covenantal Truth  and Covenant Community
Wednesdays, June 6-July 18 | 6:30-8:30 PM
All women of the church are invited to participate in this 6-week class taught by Sarah Ivill. This a class to better equip women to understand, articulate, and apply covenant theology. Click here and look under "Special Study" for much more information about the class and a button for registration. *Note that the class will not meet on July 4.

Men's Intensive Discipleship Program
June 7 | 7 PM
Focusing on "The Acts of Christ," Pastor Brian Peterson will continue with the series on June 7 and 14 at 7 PM in the Community Life Center chapel. There is no fee for this study, but if you plan to attend, please RSVP to Jennifer Dean ([email protected] or 704-708-6104). More information is on the Men's Ministry page of our website.
 

- HIGHLIGHTS - 

 
Officers Election
The Session has called for a congregational meeting on Sunday, June 17, immediately after morning worship for the purpose of voting on the election of elders and deacons who are returning from sabbatical. Pray for these men as they prepare to return to their active leadership roles. Their biographical information will be available in advance of the meeting. Please contact Pastor Bernie Lawrence with any questions.
 

- NEWS - 

 

 Upcoming Events

 
Seek the City Summer Football Camp
June 18-22 | 9 AM-12:30 PM
We are offering a FREE football camp for rising 4th-8th graders at Warner Park as part of our Seek the City youth mission week. This is an outreach event - so please invite your friends and neighbors! The week will include basic game knowledge, safety training, learning a variety of positions, and character building, as well as training in speed, technique, and position. Register for football camp at christcovenant.org/seek-the-city.
 

 Information

 
Youth Summer Programming
MS Bible Study (Tuesdays at 6:30 PM): All rising 6th graders through rising 8th graders are invited for Bible study with hands-on applications. We end our time with games. Meet in the CLC Youth Center from 6:30-8:30 PM.
 
HS Summer Nights (Wednesdays at 7 PM): All rising 9th graders through 2018 graduates are invited for Bible study and then ultimate Frisbee. Meet in the CLC Youth Center at 7 PM. After Bible study, we walk to the Fullwood Field (lacrosse field) for Ultimate Frisbee until 9 PM. (*If students would like to join us afterwards at Arboretum Chick-fil-A for a late night snack, then pick up will be at the Arboretum at 10 PM.)

Class of 2018
Our long list of graduates - from high school, college, masters programs, and beyond - can be downloaded (pdf format) by clicking here. Not only do we list these graduates because we are proud of them, but we offer their names to you so that you may pray for them as they enter a new stage of their lives. Next Sunday, June 10, we will be recognizing our graduates during morning worship.

Covenant Groups
Are you interested in joining a covenant group? We have recently formed FIVE new groups! We'd love for you to get involved! Contact Jennifer Dean for details if you would like to join a covenant group. For more information about covenant groups at Christ Covenant Church, go to  christcovenant.org/connect/small-groups.
 

- GET INVOLVED: OUTREACH

 
ProjectSHARE June Collection:  A21
A21 is an international nonprofit organization fueled by radical hope that human beings everywhere will be rescued from bondage and completely restored. In Charlotte, they focus on the aftercare piece of their solution to ending trafficking, meaning they work with survivors to assist them as they build their life on the premise of physical, mental, and emotional freedom. More information about A21 and the list of items we are collecting are available on our ProjectSHARE webpage.

Seek the City
Churchwide 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 Seek the City initiative (June 17-22) is a week of ministry fueled by the energy and commitment of our teens and youth leaders who have planned and prayed and trained for this ministry for nearly a year. You can sign up on the Seek the City webpage for areas that interest you.

Please see our Get Involved webpage for more ways to get involved in our Outreach and Missions programs.
 

Worship Notes
Sunday, June 3
Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
COMMUNION SUNDAY
"Rehoboam:
Folly, Fortresses, and Futility"
(2 Chronicles 10-12)
Pastor Kevin DeYoung
Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
Third and Fourth Main Points of Doctrine: "Human Corruption, Conversion to God, and the Way it
Occurs"
Pastor Kevin DeYoung

Our worship folder is posted on Fridays on the Worship page of our website.
 
 

 Calendar

THIS WEEK
June 3-9

Sunday, June 3
9 AM | Sunday Bible School
9 AM | Seek the City training
10:45 AM | Morning worship including Communicant Recognition and Farewell for Mike & Jane Ross
6 PM | Evening worship
6 PM | Children's choirs

Monday, June 4
6:30 PM | GriefShare support group

Tuesday, June 5
6:30 PM | MS summer Bible study
7 PM | Tuesday prayer meeting
7 PM | Summer 2018 Women's Bible Study

Wednesday, June 6
6:30 PM | Women's special study
7 PM | HS Summer Nights

Thursday, June 7
7 PM | Trail Life
7 PM | Men's Intensive Discipleship Program

Friday, June 8
9:30 AM | Student Family moms prayer group
11:30 AM | Senior Adults ladies luncheon

Saturday, June 9
Seek the City Required Training

See our online calendar for details about all of these events and more.
 


Upcoming Events


June 10 | Graduate recognition (AM service)
June 17 | Congregational Meeting (following AM worship)
June 17-22 | Seek the City
June 18-22 | Vacation Bible school
June 18-22 | Football camp (9:30 AM)
June 23-July 1 | Mission trip to Fairfield church plant
July 6 | No Senior Adult lunch
July 21-28 | Mexico mission project (youth and parents)
July 22, 29, Aug 5 | Elective SBS classes for adults (children & youth are as usual)
July 29 | Gideon Sunday
Aug. 12 & 19 | NO SBS for any age (children through senior adults)
 
For times and more details on these events, see our online calendar.


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- COVENANT DAY SCHOOL

 
Summer Camps
at Covenant Day School
You are invited to register for the more than 25 summer camps that Covenant Day is hosting this summer for students in grades TK-12! The CDS summer camp program is designed to inspire, challenge, and equip our students, neighbors, and community with a variety of hands-on learning, playing, and creating opportunities that seize summer's invitation for fun and exploration. Led by a passionate team of CDS faculty and staff, our summer camp leaders are committed to nurturing students in the love of God and formation of Christian character. For a complete list of summer camps or to register online today, visit covenantday.org/summercamps.
 

- OUR COMMUNITY

 
JAARS Celebrate Scripture
JAARS's Celebrate Scripture exhibit will run through September 15. It is open Monday-Saturday, 9AM-4PM, and admission is free. The exhibit is at the at the Mexico-Cárdenas Museum and highlights the stories behind 17 newly dedicated Scriptures in languages from around the world. Come learn how God is working in Bible translation and celebrate with us! Museum hours and directions: bit.ly/MuseumsatJAARS 
 
Missionaries of the Week
Week of June 1, 2018
 
(Name withheld because of location in restricted area)
To preserve the safety of our missionaries working in certain locations, we will not be posting their identities on the website.

Pray for safety for the missionaries and all those they serve. Pray for effective ministry to go forth. Pray for believers in the area to stand firm and have joy in their faith.

 
Our Missionary of the Week is also posted on our News webpage. For information about all of our missionaries, go to our Missionaries webpage. 

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. Please continue to pray for God's provision this calendar year.  If you haven't had a chance to make your 2018 commitment and would like to, please see  our Finance webpage .

1/1/18 - 5/27/18
Actual
Budget
Difference
%
(-) or +
Operating Budget - Inflow  
$2,187,095
 
$2,046,000
 
$141,095
 
6.9%
Faith Promise Budget - Inflow
$142,049
$132,700
$9,349
7.0%

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