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Welcome Rev. Ligon Duncan
Sunday, July 22 | AM & PM worship services
During the summer, we have the opportunity to welcome four guest preachers to our pulpit. This Sunday, we welcome Rev. Ligon Duncan, who is is the chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. Please see our website's News page or our homepage for more information about these four pastors as well as our preaching schedule for the summer.
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Summer Bible School Electives
July 22, July 29, August 4
This Sunday, we begin three weeks of special elective studies led by
our own pastors as well as guest pastors and leaders. Information, including a list and descriptions of the studies, as well as where they will meet is available
by clicking here
. We hope that you will find a study of interest to you!
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Faithful Conference: Mark Your Calendar!
September 21-22
Don't miss our first annual Faithful Conference, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22, with guest speaker Al Mohler. The conference will include large group gatherings as well as breakout sessions on different topics. Look for more information to be available on the Faithful Conference website (faithfulconference.org) beginning August 1.
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Men's Intensive Discipleship Program (MIDP) Summer Study
Thursdays in August | 7-8:30 PM
Our next study in our Men's Intensive Discipleship Program will be on Thursdays in August in the Community Life Center chapel. All men are invited to this five-week program, where Pastor Brian Peterson will delve deep into church history. There is no fee for this study. RSVP to Jennifer Dean (
[email protected] or 704-708-6104). You can also contact her with any questions. More information is on the
Men's page of our website.
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Theological Reading Group
September 12, October 10, and November 15 | 7 PM
In partnership with the RTS Paideia Center for Theological Discipleship, Christ Covenant will be hosting a theological reading group this fall and spring.
Do you desire a rich theological diet so you can develop maturityin 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, go to
paideiacenter.com and sign up at the (very) bottom of the webpage to be notified when registration opens.
The fall group will meet September 12, October 10, and November 15 at 7 PM in room WC-105. Blair Smith will lead a discussion of Gregory of Nazianzus's
Theological Orations, which were influential behind the trinitarian theology of the Nicene Creed we recite in worship.
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Women's DIY Day: Registration Opens August 1
Saturday, October 13 | 8:30 AM - 2 PM
Registration opens August 1 for our first annual D.I.Y. Day, which will be held Saturday, October 13 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. D.I.Y. Day is an event where women can learn useful and fun new skills while forming friendships over shared interests. There are three workshop sessions to attend and a wonderful catered lunch with a program designed to encourage and inspire women in every season and situation of life. The cost is $35 and includes the workshops, lunch, and speaker. See
christcovenant.org/diy2018 for details.
Vendors Wanted: We are looking for women who make handmade items to be vendors at our DIY day on October 13. Please contact
Andrea Johnson for more information.
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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.)
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Women's Fall Bible Studies:
Registration Open
Studies begin in September
Registration is now open for our fall session of Bible studies for women, which will begin in September. There are weekly and once-a-month studies to choose from, as well as small group options and new Mercy Ministry groups.. For information about these small groups opportunities, please see the Women's Bible Studies webpage. |
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ProjectSHARE Summer Collection:
School Supplies
During the summer months of July and August, ProjectSHARE will be collecting general school supplies to share with our school partners. We appreciate any and all donated school supplies. If you need a few ideas, we suggest: crayons, scissors, composition books, #2 pencils, filler paper, markers, 3x5 ruled index cards, glue sticks, colored pencils, assorted colored copy paper, Clorox disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer. This information is also available on our
ProjectSHARE webpage. Please bring your donations to the Information Desk in the worship center any Sunday in July or August.
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Short-term Mission Trip Opportunity
December 11-17, 2018
Join us for our December 2018 Kenya Camp trip! We are in the process of building a team of 4-5 individuals to help with their annual youth camp, under the leadership and teaching of our own intern Marcus Smith. The only requirement necessary is a love for young people and having fun while sharing the love of Christ. We are also looking for someone to lead the music during the large group sessions. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Karen Chambers at [email protected].
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| Please see our Get Involved webpage for more ways to get involved in our Outreach and Missions programs. |
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Worship Notes
Sunday, July 22
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"Amaziah: Not With
a Whole Heart"
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"
Micah: Who Is Like God?"
(
2 Samuel 2:1-10)
Rev. Ligon Duncan
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THIS WEEK
July 22-28
Sunday, July 22
9 AM | Sunday Bible School for youth and children
9 AM | Elective Sunday Bible School studies for adults
10:45 AM | Morning worship
6 PM
| Evening worship
Tuesday, July 24
6:30 PM | MS Bible study
7 PM | Tuesday prayer meeting
Wednesday, July 25
7 PM |
HS Summer Nights
Thursday, July 26
5:30 PM | MS outing to laser tag
7 PM | Trail Life
Friday, July 27
9:30 AM
| Student Family moms prayer group
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July 21-28 | Mexico mission project (youth and parents)
July 29, Aug 5 | Elective SBS classes continue (
see SBS page)
July 26 | Middle school outing to LaserQuest (5:30 PM)
July 29
| Gideon Sunday
July 31 | Middle school car wash service project (10 AM)
Aug 2 | MIDP begins
Aug 12 & 19 | NO SBS for any age
Aug 26 | Children's Ministry kickoff (during 9 AM SS hour)
Aug 26 | Blessing the Children (6 PM worship service)
Aug 26 | CCYM parent information meeting (7:30 PM)
Aug 29 | Youth Link & EPIC resume (7 PM)
Sept 9 | Fall Discovery Class begins
Sept 12 | RTS Theological Reading Group (7 PM)
Sept 13 | Women's Ministries kickoff (7 PM)
Sept 15 | HisAbilities Speaker Series #1
Sept 19 | CDS/Community Heroes (12 PM)
Sept 21-22 | Faithful Conference
Sept 29 | MinistrySafe seminar (9 AM)
Oct 13 | DIY Day for women (8:30 AM)
For times and more details on these and other future events, see our
online calendar.
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Missionaries of the Week: July 22
Missionary in a Restricted Area
Our Missionary of the Week is also posted on our News webpage. For information about all of our missionaries, go to our Missionaries webpage.
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RTS Students Need Housing
Reformed Theological Seminary is searching for people who may have an above-garage apartment (or a separate rental property) they may want to rent to a seminary student. If you are interested in renting out to an RTS student, please contact Katy McIlvaine at 704-688-4206 or
[email protected].
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CDS Employment Opportunities
Covenant Day School has several new administrative employment opportunities available including positions for a HS Receptionist (PT), Registrar and Database Administrator (FT), and Auxiliary Programs Manager (PT). Newly added are opportunities with the new dining service, Flik. For more information, click here.
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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. 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
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1/1/18 - 7/15/18
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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 |
$2,805,784
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$2,698,500
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$107,284
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4.0%
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$195,493
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$165,500
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$29,993
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18.1%
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This email is our E-Courier weekly newsletter.
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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