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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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Christ Covenant Welcomes Dr. Michael J. Kruger
As Pastor Kevin announced this summer, Dr. Michael J. Kruger will be joining our staff as Teacher in Residence beginning January 1. In this position, Dr. Kruger will work with the pastoral and ministry staff of Christ Covenant
Church in teaching, preaching, and speaking in Sunday school and various church-affiliated events while effectively supporting the mission of the church.
Dr. Kruger is also preaching next Sunday morning, October 27. We hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate Reformation Sunday.
Dr. Kruger is the President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. He also holds the title of Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity. In addition, Dr. Kruger is a well-known conference speaker and frequently writes on topics related to the origins and reliability of the New Testament. He blogs on these topics and on a broad range of issues at
www.michaeljkruger.com. You may also find him on Twitter @michaeljkruger.
He is the author of several books including
Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church (IVP Academic, 2018),
Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books (Crossway, 2012), and
The Gospel of the Savior (Brill, 2005).
Dr. Kruger is married to Melissa who, in addition to being a well-respected author and speaker, serves as the Director of Women's Content for The Gospel Coalition. They are the parents of Emma, John, and Kate. Emma is a freshmen at UNC, and John and Kate are both at Covenant Day School. We are thrilled to welcome the Krugers to Christ Covenant.
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Items for Prayer this Week: |
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Strategic Initiative |
Sunday School & Small Groups Project Group
The Sunday School & Small Group Project Group is tasked with strengthening the disciple-making ministry of Christ Covenant Church through the development of recommendations regarding our educational culture, Sunday School structure, and small groups ministry.
Please join us in praying for the Sunday School & Small Group Project Group for the following:
* For continued unity and friendship on the team;
* For wisdom, energy, and perserverance for our team as we continue work on the Sunday school project and begin work on the small group project soon;
* For God's blessing on the new Sunday school structure to contribute continued fruitfulness in disciple-making;
* For continued unity in our congregation rooted in joyful trust in God during this season of change.
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Supported Worker of the Week|
Randy and Joan Nabors
Randy is the Urban & Mercy Coordinator for Mission to North America with New City Network.
- Pray for several of the congregations in the New City Network who are still seeking new pastors.
- Pray for wisdom on choosing the next city to host the MNA Mercy Conference.
- Pray for more men to be called into cross cultural ministry for church planting.
- Pray for more congregations to have a passion to be effective in ministry to the poor.
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Persecuted Church | Syria
Pray for Christians in northern Syria where conditions are chaotic and many people have fled their homes in an attempt to flee fighting between the Turkish military, Syrian Military, Kurd militia, and hundreds of ISIS fighters who have escaped from their prisons. Pray, too, for the 1000 members of the US military in the area.
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Unreached People Group |
Kanembu in Chad
The Kanembu live in the desert region of northwestern Chad where 0.01% are Christians. The people speak Kanembu, a Kanuri language that has various dialects. It is not yet a written language, and those who are literate read and write Arabic, which is taught in their Islamic schools. Pray for the Lord to call and send people to share the gospel with the Kanembu people and to plant a church.
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Presbytery Church of the Week |
Christ Central Church
Christ Central Church, Charlotte, NC. Pastor Howard.
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Don't Forget: Joint Sunday School this Sunday
We are pleased to announce that we will be gathering for adult congregation-wide joint Sunday school October 20 in the Community Life Center (CLC).
We will highlight some exciting developments around our Sunday school structure and the ways it will serve our overall vision for discipleship beginning in January. Along with hearing from the Sunday school and Small Groups Project Group members, Pastor Kevin will speak to address the vision driving this initiative.
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Breakfast Snacks Needed
We are in need of breakfast snacks (muffins, coffee cakes, doughnuts, sweat breads, etc.) for our Joint Sunday School held on October 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 20| 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 was 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 & Lunch
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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Save the Dates: No Sunday School
There will be no Sunday school or childcare for December 8, 15, 22, and 29; however, there are some exceptions.
* Pastor Bruce Creswell's senior community will continue to meet during this time.
* New member interviews will be December 8 during Suday school as scheduled.
* Lastly, the Young Families community will have a fellowship breakfast December 15.
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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 20
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"Welcome to the Family
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"What Think Ye of Christ
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Colossians 1:1-29
Bruce Creswell
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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 20 -
October 26
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 21
6 PM | Support Groups
7 PM | Men's open seminar
6:30 PM | Various choirs
7 PM | LINK & EPIC
Thursday, October 24
6:45 PM | American Heritage Girls
6:45 PM | Trail Life
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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 & lunch
Nov 24 | Annual report in evening worship
Nov 28 & 29 | Offices closed
Dec 8 | No Sunday school
Dec 8 | Christmas Choral Service
Dec 14 | Birthday Party for Jesus
Dec 15 | No Sunday school
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 - 10/13/19
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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 |
$4,157,758
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$4,127,500
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$30,258
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0.7%
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$285,951
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$248,740
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$37,211
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15.0% |
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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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