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Deacons Special Offering

Sunday, October 7

This month's special offering is a general mercy offering. This offering is designated to help our own members and others in our community who are in need.

2018 D.I.Y. Day for Women

Saturday, October 13 | 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM

We're excited for this day of fascinating workshops on a variety of topics, a delicious catered lunch served at beautifully decorated tables. A day of fun, fellowship, and learning practical skills. Our luncheon guest speaker is Paula Miles, women's ministry coordinator at Clemson Presbyterian. If you have any questions, please contact Staci Poston.

 

 

 

Communicants Class

Beginning this month, our Communicants Class will be taking on a different format. If you have a son and/or daughter in 5th-8th grade who desires to become a communing member of the church in this year's class, please contact Amy Wallace at  [email protected] for more information and an application as soon as possible. We look forward to having your student join us!

Men's Intensive Discipleship Program (MIDP)

This quarter, Brian Peterson will be leading the Men's Intensive Discipleship group in a study of Presbyterianism, focusing on the practice of our Presbyterian identity. Classes will be in the Community Life Center chapel, and we will follow the lecture with fellowship at local eatery. See the Men's Ministry page for more information. 

Movie Night Out: Indivisible

Friday, October 26

All are invited to premiere Indivisible on Friday evening, October 26, at Regal Stonecrest. Indivisible is the inspiring true story of an army chaplain who has returned from Iraq to face one more battle: saving his marriage. This is an inspiring true story of the trials in marriage between an army chaplain and his wife. This powerful message will strengthen your marriage and your relationships. Tickets ($7.50) are available in the main lobby after worship through October 21. For more information about the movie, click here.

HisAbilities Cookout and Speaker Series

Saturday, October 27 | 4:30 PM Cookout, 6:30 PM Seminar

The HisAbilities Ministry is sponsoring a family cookout on Saturday, October 27, from 4:30-6 PM, in the lower level of the CLC (the Youth Center area). If you or a member of your family is affected by disability or special needs or if you serve (or would like to serve) as a caregiver, buddy, or teacher for someone with special needs, join us! All food provided

Following the cookout, there will be a dessert starting at 6 PM and then HisAbilities is excited to announce the rescheduling of the first in our three part speaker series, "Navigating Life with Disabilities." Our previously scheduled speaker, Ryan Platt, will be speaking about developing a special needs plan. The seminar will be held in the HS Youth Auditorium of the CLC (lower level) from 6:30-7:45 PM.

Please RSVP to Kelsey Cawthorn by Saturday, October 20, for both the cookout and the seminar.

 

 

Voter Registration

The deadline for voter registration for the November 6 election is Friday, October 12. If you have recently changed your local address, you can contact your county Board of Elections. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections (mecknc.gov or 704-263-3809) and Union County Board of Elections (unioncountync.gov or 704-336-2133). Early voting sites, a sample ballot for your precinct, etc., are also available at those websites. A flyer with additional information is available at the Information Desk in the main lobby.

Member Directory

We are organizing a printed member directory as a guide for congregational prayer, a convenient way to match names to faces, and an aide for communication. It will provide limited information such as your name, a recent photo, email address, and a list of children and their ages. If there are reasons that would restrict your participation in this directory, please contact Missy Evans at 704-814-1007 or [email protected] by Monday, October 22, to opt out.

Children's Choirs

Children's choirs rehearse on Sunday evenings during the worship service and are for grades K-2 and 3-5. No audition required.

Invitation to Musicians

Adult Choir

Adult choir is now meeting! Please contact Liz McNulty to arrange a very simple vocal check with our Pastor of Worship Nathan George. This choir is open to 6th graders and older. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM.

 

 

MS Musical Tarzan Tickets

October 18-20

Ticket for Covenant Day's middle school musical, Tarzan, are now available for purchase. There will be four performances this year (Performance Dates: October 18-20 | Performance Times: 7 PM and a 2 PM Saturday matinee). To purchase your tickets, visit covenantday.org/arts or covenantdayschoolnc.eventbrite.com.

Covenant Day Admissions Open House

Friday, November 2 | 9:30-11:30 AM

Covenant Day School, a ministry of Christ Covenant Church, exists to partner with Christian families to equip their sons and daughters to be salt and light for God's Glory, while providing a comprehensive, college preparatory education. If you have not had the opportunity to explore Covenant Day, we would love for you to come and see what makes us so unique! We are having a TK-12 Admissions Open House and Information Fair on Friday, November 2, at 9:30-11:30 AM in the CLC. We look forward to meeting you and helping you determine if Covenant Day might be a good fit for your family. Please register at covenantday.org/openhouse to reserve your spot! Your children are welcome to attend as well.

Covenant Day: Now Accepting Applications

Covenant Day School is now accepting applications for new students in grades TK-12 for the 2019/2020 school year. The deadline for application is January 15, 2019, in order to be considered in the first round of decisions. Please call the Admissions Office at 704-847-2385 to book a private tour or to chat with someone from the admissions team. Visit covenantday.org/apply to apply online.

 

 

Seasonal Jobs with Operation Christmas Child

ProjectSHARE October/November Collection:

Kenya Camp Mission Trip