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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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Please note that communion and our special offering will be on Sunday, July 14.
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In Our Pulpit this Sunday, July 7
Dr. Harry Reeder
In Our Pulpit This Morning we welcome Charlotte native and our own pastor from 1983 to 1999, Dr. Harry L Reeder, III. During his years with us Harry led Christ Covenant as it grew from a small congregation meeting in a mobile unit to a vibrant congregation praying for God's provision of the worship center that we worship in today. More importantly, he challenged us to trust God for big goals in mission outreach, church planting, community evangelism and respect for life. This pursuit of big goals as God expands our vision for His goals remains a core part of our congregational DNA.
A former moderator of the PCA General Assembly, Dr. Reeder serves as senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest and largest congregations in our denomination. He is much sought after as a conference speaker in the US and around the world. He is an author and a recognized expert on church revitalization. While at Christ Covenant he began the Embers to a Flame ministry to equip pastors and ruling elders in Biblical principles for bringing churches to good spiritual health. Today this ministry reaches churches in many denominations to encourage them in the process of moving their congregations forward.
Dr. Reeder also continues the media ministry that he began at Christ Covenant, today by way of video stream, a full library of video and audio sermons and a daily program offering a Christian perspective on social issues and trends in popular culture. To connect with these resources, visit
https://briarwood.org/resources/multimedia-resources.
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Congratulations to Zach Fulginiti
On Sunday, June 30, 2019 during our evening worship service, Zach was ordained as a Teaching Elder for the PCA. Zach is a graduate of Elon University with a BA in Business Finance. He has a Masters in Theological Studies from RTS Charlotte. Zach began his work with Campus Outreach Charlotte after his graduation from Elon, and has served as UNC Charlotte Finance Director & Campus Staff, Campus Director - UNC Charlotte, Area Director - UNC Charlotte & Wingate. He has been in his current role as Director of Campus Ministry at Christ Covenant and Regional Director of Campus Outreach Charlotte since 2014. CO Charlotte also oversees, leads and shepherds the ministry to all collegiates in our congregation through the community called the 18|22s.
Zach and his wife Amy have been married for 10 years and have been at Christ Covenant Church since 2008. Zach and Amy are the parents of Zachary, Mae and Paton.
Congratulations to Zach on this momentous accomplishment!
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Women's Weekly Prayer Gathering
Sunday, July 7 | 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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Women's Ministries Dessert & Discussion
Thursday, July 11 | 7- 8:30pm
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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Circle August 16-18!
Our Music Ministry is putting together a weekend full of opportunities to learn, to grow, to worship and to enjoy
time together. Details coming soon but SAVE THE DATES!
Music Ministry Boot Camp:
August 16 & 17
Concert with
Nathan Clark George and Band:
August 18
Ice Cream Social for the
Whole Church Family:
August 18
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This Week in the Book Nook
Ed Welch & Paul Tripp
Ed Welch is a counselor and faculty member at The Christian Counseling and Education Foundation. He earned a PhD in counseling (neuropsychology) from the University of Utah and has an MDiv from Biblical Theological Seminary. He has been counseling for more than thirty years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions.
Some of Ed Welch's books you can find in the book nook this week are
Side by Side,
Running Scared, and
When People are Big and God is Small.
Dr. Paul David Tripp is a pastor, event speaker, and a best-selling and awardwinning author. With more than 30 books and video series on Christian living, Paul's driving passion is to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.
Paul attended Columbia Bible College (now Columbia International University) and majored in Bible and Christian Education. He went on to receive his MDiv from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary and his DMin in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary.
Throughout his life, Paul has planted a church, founded a Christian school, wrote worship songs and toured with a Christian band. Paul launched his own ministry in 2006,
Paul Tripp Ministries.
What Did You Expect,
Age of Opportunity and
War of Words are just a few of the books you can find in the book nook.
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Middle & High School Summer Activities
All rising 6th-8th grade students are invited to join us on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm in the lower CLC youth area for Bible study. The remaining dates are July 9, July 16, July 23, and
July 30.
All rising 9th-12th grade & 2019 grads are invited to High School Summer Nights on Wednesday nights starting at 7pm in the lower CLC youth area. Starting at 8pm we will move to Warner Park for frisbee. The dates for the Summer Nights are: July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31.
Save the dates for these summer events:
* July 7 High School Girls Bake Off
* July 9 Middle School Summer Event
* July 15 High School Extreme Ice Skate, 2p-5pm
* July 17 Middle School Water Wars, 8am-1pm
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Men's Movie Night Out
Men's Ministry is hosting a movie night to see Overcomer on Saturday, August 24, at 7pm at Regal Stonecrest. Cost is $8.75 for one ticket or $15 for two tickets. Tickets can be purchased in the main lobby on Sundays starting July 28 and going through Sunday, August 18. For questions or to purchase directly, contact Scott Young.
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Andrew Peterson in Concert
Save the Date! Andrew Peterson is coming to Christ Covenant Wednesday, December 18! More details forth coming including when tickets go on sale!
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Dates to Remember
There is no Sunday school August 4, 11, and 18, providing a rest for all of our wonderful volunteers serving in Children's ministry during Sunday school. Sunday school will kick-off on August 25.
To all of our volunteers serving in children's ministry - THANK YOU! Children's ministry would not be possible without you!
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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: Special Ops Communications Contractor and Childcare Worker (PT - as needed).
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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:
kmcilvaine@rts.edu or 704-688-4220.
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Missionaries of the Week: July 7
They are planting a church in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to share the transforming Gospel of Jesus so that the city of Lethbridge will become a light of renewed hope. Pray for Rebecca's mom, Peggy, battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, especially for salvation. Pray for their church as they are relooking at their vision and focus. Pray for continued growth of Amazing Grace church this year.
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Worship Notes
Sunday, July 7
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"Come and Join the Company of the Unashamed
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"Countercultural Discipleship"
(Titus 2:3-5)
Rev. Blair Smith
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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
July 7 - July 13
9 AM |
Sunday school
10:45 AM
| Morning worship
4:45 PM
| Women's weekly prayer gathering
6 PM
| Evening worship & Ordination of Zach Fulginiti
7:15 PM| High school girls bake off (cost $8)
6:30 PM
| Middle school summer Bible study
Wednesday, July 10
7 PM | High school summer nights
Thursday, July 11
7 PM | Women's ministries dessert & disscussion
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August 4 | No Sunday school
August 11 | No Sunday school
August 16-17 | Music ministry boot camp
August 18 | Concert with Nathan Clark George and Band
August 18 | Ice cream social for the whole church family
August 18 | No Sunday school
August 25 | Sunday school kick-off
Sept 8 | Fall Discovery class begins
Sept 17 | Women's ministry fall Bible study kick-off
Dec 18 | Andrew Peterson concert |
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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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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.
1/1/19 - 6/30/19
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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 |
$2,607,000
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$2,659,616
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$52,616
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2.0%
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$202,380
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$156,850
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$45,530
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29.0% |
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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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