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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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Operation Christmas Child -
Delivering Boxes Full of Love to More than 100 Countries
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 36:7
Packing a shoebox with gifts for a girl or boy thousands of miles away has become a loving tradition for many families in our congregation. It's such a kind way to touch the lives of children and families around the world, bringing hope through the Good News of Jesus Christ in the form of a simple gift to the child who opens his/her box. But the blessings are not one-sided. Filling a shoebox is a special way to experience the joy of giving, understand the importance of kindness, and learn the value of generosity.
We will be collecting shoeboxes every Sunday through October 27. Our boxes will be delivered to the Samaritan's Purse Processing Center in Charlotte and will be shipped to welcoming children in some of the world's most devastated places.
The processing and shipping cost for each box is $9.00 this year. When you pay this amount online at the Samaritan's Purse website, your receipt can be printed out and included inside the shoebox before it is brought to church. If you'd like, you can then track your box from Charlotte to its final destination somewhere in the world.
The delivery fee for each box can also be paid with a check for $9.00 made out to Samaritan's Purse and enclosed in your shoebox. Every box must have a receipt or a check enclosed.
Operation Christmas Child has delivered nearly 170 million shoeboxes since 1993. They have become a vital tool in evangelism and growth in faith for children and their families. There's still time for you to grab a shoebox and get involved. Look for a "how to" handout in one of our lobbies or get all the details online.
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Items for Prayer this Week: |
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Strategic Initiative |
Shepherding Project Group
The Shepherding Project Group has been tasked with creating a new shepherding design model that will serve and spiritually care for our congregation.
Please join us in praying for the Shepherding Project Group by praying for wisdom for the pastors and elders as they assemble their groups.
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Supported Worker of the Week|
Mark and Raylene Casson
Mark is the director of MNA-Metanoia Prison Ministry, which seeks to engage, educate, and equip the church for discipleship, mentorship, and reintegration of prisoners.
- Pray for discernment and understanding for them as they look to begin prisoner mentoring in Tennessee.
- Pray for more students for the correspondence ministry and for student longevity in this ministry so graders can go deep with the students.
- Pray that God would provide the necessary finances for the ministry.
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Persecuted Church | China
Continue to pray for Christians in China where the government has officially put the control of churches under the authority of the Communist party. Pray that God will use this new repression to bring many more to faith and true freedom. Pray for spiritual courage and growing faith.
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Unreached People Group |
Bederia in Sudan
The Bederia tribe lives in an area of Sudan that is difficult for outsiders to access. There are no known followers of Jesus today among the Bederia people. Pray for the Bederia people to have access to the gospel, for good water supplies, and for adequate food and housing. Pray for peace in Sudan.
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Presbytery Church of the Week |
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church, Ellerbe, NC.
Pastor James Watson.
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Save the Date: Joint Sunday Schools
Sunday, October 13 &
Sunday, October 20
We are pleased to announce that we will be gathering for adult congregation-wide joint Sunday school sessions on October 13 and 20 in the Community Life Center (CLC).
The purpose of these gatherings is for the Shepherding Project Group and the Sunday School & Small Groups Project Team to share some information regarding their work toward a new design in each of these areas. On October 13, we will spotlight the role of shepherding in our congregation as we move toward a new shepherding model. On October 20, we will highlight some exciting developments around our Sunday school structure and the ways it will serve our overall vision for discipleship. Along with hearing from the project groups, Pastor Kevin will speak on both Sundays to address the vision driving each initiative.
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Breakfast Snacks Needed
Sunday, October 13 &
Sunday, October 20
We are in need of breakfast snacks (muffins, coffee cakes, doughnuts, sweat breads, etc.) for our Joint Sunday Schools held on October 13th & 20th. Goodies can be handmade or store-bought. If you are interested and able to serve in this way, please sign up
here.
Instructions for drop off: Please drop off your pre-sliced items on a disposable platter to the CLC by 8:40 am the morning of (prior to the start of Sunday School). Thank you!
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Women's Weekly Prayer Gathering
Sunday, October 13| 4:45pm
All ladies are invited to pray with women of Christ Covenant on Sunday afternoons in the Worship Center Prayer Room from 4:45-5:45pm.
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Operation Christmas Child
Touch the lives of children and families around the world, bringing hope through the Good News of Jesus Christ in the form of a simple gift in a shoebox! You can pick up a shoebox to pack from any of the lobbies. After you've filled your shoebox, return it to one of the church lobbies with either $9 cash or receipt for shipping inside your box. The last day to bring your filled shoebox to Christ Covenant is Sunday, October 27.
Please remember to not pack toothpaste or candy of any kind in your shoebox. If you have additional questions, please contact Karen Chambers at kchambers@christcovenant.org or visit Samaritan's Purse to learn more.
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Monthly Day of Prayer
Let's Pray! The Monthly Day of Prayer is upcoming on Tuesday, October 29th
. The day is divided into 30-minute segments for individuals to sign-up and pray for missionaries and needs of the congregation in WC105. However, please feel free to come anytime during the day. You can
sign up here
to help us cover the day fully in prayer. You may also sign up on the clipboard located at the Information Desk in the Worship Center.
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Big What? High School Fall Retreat
Calling all high schoolers! Come join us on the high school fall retreat November 1-3. Cost is $155 per person. You won't know where our destination is until you show up! Register now at
ChristCovenant.org.
Deadline to register is October 16 at midnight.
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Covenant Day Open House
Covenant Day invites Christ Covenant Church families to join us at our TK-12 Admissions Open House and Information Fair on Friday, November 1, from 9:30-11:30am. You will have the opportunity to meet faculty and staff and learn more about what makes Covenant Day unique as you explore a variety of programs including sustainability initiatives, the arts, athletics, academic offerings, spiritual life, and student clubs.
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Men's Service Day
Let's "Give Back" to our church by sprucing up the campus! Please bring a rake & gloves & come work alongside your brothers in Christ by working on our church's campus. All men ages 16 and older are invited to join us on Saturday, November 2, 8am-12pm. Register online at
ChristCovenant.org.
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Dr. Kevin DeYoung at Queens University
Dr. Kevin DeYoung is giving a lecture at Duke Energy Auditorium, Rogers Hall, at Queens University on Monday, November 4 at 5:45pm. He will be discussing "John Witherspoon and the Enlightenment: How Faith and Reason Came Together in the American Founding." To register to attend the lecture and reception to follow, register at
https://connect.queens.edu/tarwaterlecture.
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Covenant Day School Holiday Market
The CDS Parents Association will be hosting its annual Holiday Market on Friday, November 15, from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Stop by for a time of fellowship, fun, and shopping!
If you are interested in being a vendor, click
here. Vendor registration is open from September 15 through November 1. The cost is $80 ($45 for CDS students).
Past vendors have sold items including holiday and home decor, jewelry, baked goods, art, CDS apparel, handbags, and more! Email
holidaymarketCDS@gmail.com with any questions.
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Hinged
January 31 - February 1, 2020
Christ Covenant Church is hosting Hinged, the 2020 PCA Women's Conference - January 31 - February 1st. Spots are filing up fast, so register now!
There are Friday and/or Saturday attendance options and reduced registration for High School and College Students! For details and registration visit https://pcacdm.org/hinged-conferences/.
If you would be interested in being a table hostess on Friday night, please contact Staci Poston at sposton@christcovenant.org.
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Strategy and Vision: We Want Your Feedback!
The Recommendation Steering Committee would like your feedback about the strategic vision for the future of our church. Many of you have already responded and have provided great insight for the project teams. Please
CLICK HERE to submit your feedback/ questions. As always, keep praying for our church and its leadership as we continue on this journey together.
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Serving in Children's Ministry
The Children's Ministry is staffing for the new year and would love to have you serving alongside us! Join us as we sow seeds of discipleship in to the youngest members of our church. Contact Lindey Duncklee at
lduncklee@christcovenant.org or Mindy Thornton at
mthornton@christcovenant.org if interested.
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Christ Covenant Church hosts
Andrew Peterson in Concert
Christ Covenant is hosting Andrew Peterson in concert on Wednesday, December 18! Tickets are almost sold out. To purchase tickets, go to
ChristCovenant.org.
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Congregational Accommodations
Our slideshow on Sunday mornings displays infographics with details on the amenities we have available for our congregation are as follows:
- 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;
- large print worship folders at the information desk.
Please visit the information desk if you have questions about these amenities. |
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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:
- Assistant Director of Women's Ministry (PT),
- Hospitality & Kitchen Coordinator (PT).
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Worship Notes
Sunday, October 13
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"Good News for "Good" People
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"The Ancient of Days and
the Son of Man"
Daniel 7:1-28
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
October 13 -
October 20
9 AM | Joint
Sunday school
10:45 AM
| Morning worship
4:45 PM
| Women's weekly prayer gathering
5 PM |
Timothy Project
6 PM
| Evening worship
Monday, October 14
6 PM | Support Groups
7 PM | Women's open seminar
6:30 PM | Various choirs
7 PM | LINK & EPIC
Thursday, October 17
6:45 PM | American Heritage Girls
6:45 PM | Trail Life
Friday, October 18
11:30 AM | Senior Adult Men's Lunch
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Oct 20 | Joint Sunday school
Oct 27 | Reformation Sunday
Oct 27 | Last day to bring Operation Christmas Child
Oct 29 | Monthly day of prayer
Nov 1-3 | High school BIG WHAT
Nov 2 | Men's service day
Nov 24 | Annual report in evening worship
Nov 28 & 29 | Offices closed
Dec 8 | Christmas Choral Service
Dec 14 | Birthday Party for Jesus
Dec 18 | Andrew Peterson concert
Dec 22 | No Sunday school
Dec 24 & 25 | Offices closed
Dec 24 | Christmas Eve Service
Dec 25 | Merry Christmas!
Dec 29 | No Sunday school |
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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.
1/1/19 - 9/29/19
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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 |
$3,948,868
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$3,917,500
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$31,368
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0.8%
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$273,959
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$236,488
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$37,471
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15.8% |
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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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