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Sunday, September 9, 2018
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NEW and UPDATED ITEMS are highlighted in blue.
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Divorce & Grief Support Groups
Mondays, September 10-December 17 | 6:45-8:30 PM*
DIVORCE RECOVERY
This year, we are offering three divorce recovery groups: DivorceCare for men, Single & Parenting for women, and DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K). Please go to our
Divorce Recovery webpage for information about each of these groups.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
For grief support, we offer GriefShare for men and women. Please go to our
Grief Support webpage for information about this support group.
*NEW THIS YEAR: Join us for dinner at 6 PM, before the group gatherings, in CLC 5. There is no charge for dinner
If you have questions about any of these groups or would like to register, please contact Mary Jo Culver (
[email protected] or 704-814-1039).
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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 theological reading group. For the group which meets starting this Wednesday in 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. See
paideiacenter.com for more information.
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Women's Ministries Fall Kickoff:Adventure Awaits!
Thursday, September 13 | 7 PM
Join us as we take the opportunity to consider, remember, and offer gratitude for women who have helped us grow. We'll hear from a panel of women in each life stage sharing about the multi-generational influence in their lives. All women are welcome! Please feel free to invite a friend! No reservations needed
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Trail Life USA Open House
Thursday, September 13 | 6:30 PM
Trail Life USA is a Christian outdoor adventure, character and leadership program for boys and young men grades K-12. If you are interested in learning more, come to our open house this Thursday,in and around the Community Life Center. For more information, please email
[email protected] or visit
TrailLifeNC413.com.
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HisAbilities Speaker Series #1
Saturday, September 15 | 9:30-11:15 AM HisAbilities will host a three-part speaker series addressing topics relevant to navigating life with disabilities. Join us on Saturday, September 15, for a presentation by Ryan Platt on unique challenges facing families with special needs and creating and implementing a plan to support and enable a positive future for a loved one with special needs. A light breakfast and childcare will be provided. There is no cost to attend. Registration closed on September 5. Contact Kelsey Cawthorn with questions. |
Faithful Conference
September 21-22
Don't miss our first annual Faithful Conference! The 2018 theme is "Our Unchanging Christ: Yesterday, Today, and Forever," with general sessions led by keynote speaker Al Mohler. The Faithful Conference is a multi-church event that aims to equip and inspire Christians for doctrinal fidelity, personal integrity, and corporate witness in the Charlotte area and beyond. The conference will include large group gatherings and breakout sessions. See
faithfulconference.org for conference information, schedule of events, information about our speakers, FAQ, and to register.
Registration will close on Sunday, September 16.
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MinistrySafe Seminar
Saturday, September 29 | 9 AM-2 PM
Please join the leadership of Christ Covenant Church for an important seminar about sexual abuse awareness and skillful screening training, presented by MinistrySafe, a leader in sexual abuse prevention. Through this training, participants will learn how to recognize the offender's "grooming process," respond to reports of abuse and screen prospective staff members and volunteers for high-risk candidates. For information and to register, go to
christcovenant.org/ministrysafe. The deadline for registration is Monday, September 24.
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When Relationships Become Idols:
Deciphering between healthy & codependent relationships
Mondays | Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 8, 29 | 6:30 - 8:30 PMa
The Set Free ministry is hosting a 4-part series for women about deciphering between healthy and codependent relationships. Guest speakers will help explore the differences between biblical, life-on-life friendships, and codependent relationships that threaten our spiritual health. The first session is Monday, September 17 at 6:30 PM. There is no cost to attend and no RSVP required. See the insert this Sunday for more information.
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Women's D.I.Y. Day Registration
Deadline to register is Monday, September 24 Registration is open for the women's D.I.Y. Day, which will be held on Saturday, October 13, from 8:30 AM-3:15 PM. This is an event where women can learn useful and fun new skills while forming friendships over shared interests. There are three workshop sessions 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, including information about all of the workshops, and to register. Register soon so you don't miss out on the workshop you want!! |
MAKE UP Date for Youth Volunteer Training
Sunday, September 9 | 9 AM
Lydia Schoeck is doing a make up training for any youth that still want to serve in Children's Ministry this year but have not yet been through the training. Our primary openings are during the evening service. This FINAL training will be held in B204.
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9th Grade Welcome
Wednesday, September 12 | 6-7 PM
Students in 9th grade are invited to join with Pastor Stewart Neely and Meesh Robinson for a time of welcome and discussion about Link, our Wednesday night programming for high school students. If you have already attended Link and have questions or if you have never attended Link before, we'd love to have you join us! We'll serve pizza, and meet in the CLC Youth Center. This event is FREE! For more information about high school ministries,
click here.
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Calling All Artists in Our Congregation!
For our 2019 Missions Conference, we are inviting artists in our congregation to contribute to our lobby displays. Our theme will be "Love Your Neighbor," and we will be exploring this theme through local opportunities and international missions. All works will need to go through an approval process. Sketches, concepts, and dimensions will need to be submitted to Kelsey Cawthorn by Thursday, October 18. Once approved, final works must be turned in to the Outreach & Missions office by Thursday, January 23. Please contact Kelsey Cawthorn for more information.
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Full Time Facility Maintenance Technician Needed
We are in need of a maintenance technician at Christ Covenant Church. This person would be responsible for ensuring the maintenance, repair and set up of facilities, grounds, and equipment are met on a timely basis. For more information and an application, please go to the
CCC Employment webpage.
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Worship Notes
Sunday, September 9
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"More than Enough"
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"Coming Back and Our Coming King"
(Malachi 2:17 - 4:6)
Kevin DeYoung
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THIS WEEK
September 9-15
Sunday, September 9
9 AM | Sunday Bible school
9 AM | Discovery Class begins
9 AM | Youth volunteer training (make up date)
10:45 AM | Morning worship
5 PM | MS Timothy Project begins
6 PM
| Evening worship
Monday, September 10
6:45 PM | Divorce recovery groups begin
6:45 PM | GriefShare begins
Tuesday, September 11
7 PM | Tuesday prayer meeting
Wednesday, September 12
6 PM | 9th grade welcome 7 PM | CCYM Youth Link & EPIC 7 PM | RTS Theological Reading Group 7 PM | Women's Bible study: Ruth & Esther 7 PM | Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, September 13
6:30 PM | Trail Life open house
6:30 PM | American Heritage Girls family meetings
7 PM | Women's Ministries Fall Kickoff Event
7 PM | Trail Life
Friday, September 14
8 AM | Student Families Moms' Prayer group
5 PM | Senior Adults ministry kick-off event
Saturday, September 15
9:30 AM | HisAbilities Speaker Series
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Sept 17 | Set Free series for women begins
Sept 19 | CDS/Community Heroes (12 PM)
Sept 20 | AHG resumes (6:45 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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Missionary of the Week: September 9
Mark & Raylene Casson
Chattanooga, TN
Mark is the director of Metanoia Prison Ministries which seeks to engage, educate and equip the church for the discipleship, mentoring and reintegration of prisoners.
Pray
for the mentoring ministry at Hays State Prison in Georgia, led by Randy Jackson. Pray for the new program of mentors at Perry Correctional in Pelzer, SC, a first for the South Carolina Dept. of Corrections. Pray that God would continue to raise up financial investors.
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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ProjectSHARE September Collection:
Matthews HELP Center
During September, we will be collecting items to help Matthews HELP Center, whose mission is to help their neighbors survive financial crises providing short-term assistance. More information is available on our
ProjectSHARE webpage. Please bring your donations to the Information Desk in the worship center any Sunday in September.
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Note about Matthews HELP Center Collection
September will be the last month we will have an ongoing collection for Matthews HELP Center. After September, please do not drop off items for Matthews HELP Center unless it is our specific monthly collection. Thank you!
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Please see our Get Involved webpage for more ways to get involved in our Outreach and Missions programs. |
Kevin DeYoung's
Speaking Engagements
Please pray for our senior pastor as we send him out for these ministry commitments.
Oct. 12-14: Greenville Conference on Reformed Theology (Greenville, SC)
Oct. 16-18: The Gospel Coalition West Coast Conference (Los Angeles, CA)
Oct. 29-30: The Gospel Coalition Canada National Conference (Toronto, Canada)
Nov. 22- Dec. 5: The Gospel Coalition Australia Conference (Brisbane & Canberra)
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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 - 9/2/18
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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 |
$3,492,869
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$3,326,000
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$166,869
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5.0%
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Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$248,711
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$199,700
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$49,011
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24.5%
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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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