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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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Today's Deacon's Offering:
The Mercy Fund
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10
This morning our deacons are asking all of us to partner with them in the blessing of doing good. Their special offering will be used in support of our mercy ministry.
As a part of their ministry, our deacons have the responsibility of reaching into our lives when we are struggling with life's big challenges. They come alongside of individuals and families who have no idea how to get through a sudden or long-term challenge that is beyond their resources. Their care is holistic, both prayerful and practical, encouraging, and honest.
Their stewardship of God's resources is coupled with wisdom gained over many years of ministry. Addressing the immediate needs of a family in distress may include providing meals or taking care of a utility bill. It might mean helping with the mortgage or replacing an appliance that is beyond repair. It may be assisting with an unexpected medical expense. The assistance options are as varied as the needs, but each one is provided as an expression of God's love for His children and our love for each other in the Christ Covenant family.
Your gift today will be invested carefully as needs arise. While you may never know exactly how it may have been used, you can be sure that God will bless His children through both your support and your prayers for our brothers and sisters in need.
To learn more about ways in which you might assist the deacons in their mercy ministry or to bring a need to their attention, please contact any deacon, any pastor, or call our church office at 704-847-3505.
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Please Note:
Our list of officers emeriti published last week omitted elder emeritus Jerry Cauble. We apologize for the oversight. Our current honor roll of officers emeriti includes elders Biff Bracy, Jerry Cauble, Russ Epley, Jerry Jones, Sang Lee, Henry McClain, Norm Petty, Rob Randolph, Dr. Tim Roberts, and Chris Williams. Our deacons emeriti are Jerry Lindsey and Dale Yurkovich.
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Items for Prayer this Week: |
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Strategic Initiative |
Prayer Implementation Group
The goal of the Prayer Implementation Group is to bathe the Project Groups in prayer.
Please join us in praying for the Prayer Implementation Group by praying for wisdom as this group seeks to implement recommendations and to be sensitive to the Spirit's leading as they develop future prayer teams for the church.
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Supported Worker of the Week|
Cynthia Ruble
Cynthia works with Life Hope Network, a crisis pregnancy center and post-abortion counseling center and home for pregnant women in Nagoya, Japan.
- Pray for a new 21-year-old pregnant young lady, who is choosing adoption for her child, and pray for her to adjust well to living in their home.
- Pray for another young lady that moved out in July and is not doing well.
- Pray for those who are occasionally coming to Nozomi (Hope) Church in Nagoya but are not believers.
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Persecuted Church | Syria
Pray for the remnant of believers remaining in Syria after ISIS attempted to eradicate all traces of Christianity in the Iraqi-Syrian region. Pray they will be protected from ongoing militia and ISIS outlier activity as they try to rebuild their lives and share the gospel with their neighbors.
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Unreached People Group |
Tigre, Eritrean in Eritrea
The population of Eritrea is equally divided between Christian (Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Lutheran Protestants) and Muslim religions. The largest Muslim group is the Tigre, the only Eritrean or Ethiopian Semitic people which is not Orthodox. There are only 0.09% Christians among the Eritrean people.
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Presbytery Church of the Week |
Second Street Presbyterian Church
Second Street Presbyterian Church, Oakboro, NC; Senior Pastor John Black.
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Women's Weekly Prayer Gathering
Sunday, October 6| 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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Let Them Soar 5k
October 12
We hope many of you can join us at the Let Them Soar 5k that supports the Exceptional Foundation of Charlotte. The race takes place Saturday morning, October 12, here at Christ Covenant Church. There are still opportunities to volunteer and to race. It's a wonderful opportunity to use our campus to serve our community and to further connect with those individuals and families affected by disability. To volunteer or sign up to race, visit
https://letthemsoar5k.raceroster.com/
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Franklin Graham Decision American
Tar Hill State Tour
October 12
Franklin Graham will hold
one-night events
across North Carolina to proclaim the Gospel and join believers in praying for our nation, our communities, and the lost. He will be in Charlotte on October 12 at the PNC Music Pavilion.
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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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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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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 on sale at
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 6
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"The Word and Wisdom
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"How Should We Then Live"
Romans 12:1
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 6 -
October 12
9AM |
Discovery class
9 AM |
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 7
6 PM | Support Groups
7 PM | Men's open seminar
6:30 PM | Various choirs
7 PM | LINK & EPIC
Thursday, October 10
6:45 PM | American Heritage Girls
6:45 PM | Trail Life
Friday, October 11
11:30 AM | Senior Ladies Luncheon
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Oct 13 | Joint Sunday school
Oct 20 | Joint Sunday school
Oct 27 | Reformation Sunday
Nov 1-3 | High school BIG WHAT
Dec 8 | Christmas Choral Service
Dec 14 | Birthday Party for Jesus
Dec 18 | Andrew Peterson concert
Dec 22 | No Sunday school
Dec 24 | Christmas Eve Service
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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