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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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| September 22 - September 28 |
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Christ Covenant Church's
New Pastoral Interns
Join us in welcoming the new pastoral interns at Christ Covenant Church!
We look forward to seeing how each pastoral intern uses his gifts & talents.
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Jared Collins
Jared grew up in Cameron, North Carolina. He completed a bachelor's degree at Columbia International University in Columbia, South Carolina. He served on staff at a church in Columbia for two years doing college ministry and community outreach. In August 2018, Jared moved to Matthews, North Carolina, to complete a Masters of Divinity degree at Reformed Theological Seminary in order to further prepare for pastoral ministry. Jared and his wife, Emily, have been married since May of 2016, and they are excited to meet their daughter who will be born in November 2019.
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Andrew Lingg
Andrew grew up near Indianapolis, graduated from IUPUI with a degree in Exercise Science and was introduced to Campus Outreach during his freshman year of college. He has been on staff with Campus Outreach for 8 years, mostly in Ohio. He moved to Charlotte at the start of 2019 to work part-time with Campus Outreach and to begin the Master of Divinity program at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been married to his wife, Kelly, since 2013, and they have 2 sons.
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Alberto Paredes
Alberto is from Mérida, México, and is married to Laura. Though he was born and raised in a Presbyterian family, he came to know Christ as Savior in his fifth year as a medical student. As soon as Alberto was rescued from darkness to light, he knew the Lord was calling him to be a pastor. Alberto completed medical school while receiving theological education with a local pastor, Rev. Wilbur Madera, and afterward he graduated as a Doctor of Medicine. While preparing for seminary, Alberto and his wife moved to Cabo San Lucas to serve as missionaries at reformed local church Comunidad de Gracia and began Enviados Mexico Ministries, which serves the church of Mexico by creating reformed resources in Spanish. In 2019 he came to Charlotte to begin working on his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theological Studies. "Everything for the Glory of our God" is his motto.
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José Portillo, Church Planting Apprentice
José Portillo graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary Charlotte with an MDiv. For the last two years he served as the Campus Administrator and Director of Hispanic Engagement for RTS in Houston, Texas, where he spent nearly 18 years of his life. José was born in Costa Rica and lived all over Central America as his dad preached, encouraged pastors, and planted churches. Now José is excited to come to Charlotte to begin a church planting apprenticeship. His goal is to live and plant a church in the middle of the rapidly-growing Hispanic population in the North Eastern part of Charlotte, bringing the transforming power of the gospel to this diverse community. Please pray that the Lord will raise co-workers to join him in this work through both prayers and labor. José is married to Anna, and they have one daughter.
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Ben Traynor
Ben grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland, before moving to Aberdeen to complete a bachelor's degree in education. He then worked in primary school education for several years, after which he completed a ministry internship at his local church in Aberdeen. In August 2019, Ben moved with his family to Charlotte to study for a Masters of Divinity at RTS. Ben is married to Sarah, and they have three children.
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HOW TO PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH |
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Praying for the Connection Project Group
The Connection Project Group
is working to improve the visitor
experience and to guide non-members
and members through the connection
process to the glory of God.
Please join us in praying for the
Connection project group by praying
for the following:
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For clarity around the diversity in
membership initiative as we start to
gather information;
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For productive focus groups with
current Connection Project Group
members and new members.
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Missionary of the Week|
Jonathan & Vanessa Saunders
Jonathan
& Vanessa Saunders
are planting a
church in Detroit, Michigan.
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Persecuted Church | Hong Kong
Pray for
Christians in Hong Kong who
are among those protesting their
government's moves to more closely
align with Chinese government policies,
including restrictions on the freedom
to worship. Pray for the thousands
of Chinese Christian families who
have fled their country to worship in
freedom as citizens of Hong Kong.
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Unreached People Group | Mewati in India
There are no known followers of Christ among the
Mewati in India.
The
Mewati in India
are considered
a Muslim people, and the Islamic
religious authorities usually strongly
oppose the spread of the gospel into
their communities.
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Presbytery Church of the Week |
Cross Creek Presbyterian Church
Cross Creek Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, NC, Senior Pastor Josh Owen.
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Member Directories are Here!
Church directories are available at the information desk after morning worship in the main lobby for members of Christ Covenant Church. Please take one per family. If we run out of directories today, please add your name and email to a list at the information desk to receive one. More are on the way!
As you look at the directory, please remember this is our first member directory in a very long time. We will be revising and making changes so that when we produce another directory, it will be current!
If you see the word "unsubscribed" under your name, it means you have asked to not receive emails from Christ Covenant, and your email has not been published in the directory.
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Women's Weekly Prayer Gathering
Sunday, September 22| 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
September 22 - October 27
Be on the lookout for Operation Christmas Child tables with shoeboxes you can take and fill. Tables will be in all the worship center lobbies beginning Sunday, September 22.
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Monthly Day of Prayer
Tuesday, September 24
Tuesday, September 24, is our day of
prayer where we invite members of our
church to take time from their usual
schedule to stop and pray for the needs
of our congregation. We have a prayer
sign-up sheet divided into 30-minute
segments for individuals to sign up to
cover this entire day in prayer. Also,
members or church attendees may
come and pray any time from 7:30am
-8:30pm in the worship center room
105, or you can pray wherever you are.
You can submit weekly, confidential
prayer requests that our staff will pray
for in one of the following ways:
*Fill out a prayer card (located in the
pews in the sanctuary) and place it in
the offering.
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Men's Ministry BBQ, Corn hole & Games
All men ages 12 and older are invited to attend a men's bbq and cornhole, on Saturday, September 28, at 1pm at the lower CLC youth area. Come hungry and ready for corn hole, basketball, various games, and fellowship. Be sure to bring your friends & neighbors! Cost is $10 per person. RSVP by Monday, September 23, here. Or stop by the men's ministry table in the main lobby to register.
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Women's Fall Bible Studies
Registration Is Open
Registration is now open for all our Fall women's Bible studies! Whether you are looking for a weekly study, one that meets one or two times a month, or a short class - there is something for everyone! Childcare is subject to availability.
Please visit
ChristCovenant.org to see the complete list of Bible studies and classes available for 2019-2020.
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AIM
Middle School Fall Retreat
The AIM retreat is focused on who God is and why He is worthy of our worship, affection, devotion, and praise. We will have 4 talks centered on
Revelation 4:11, "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will, they existed and were created." During the retreat, we will have various grade competitions focusing on teamwork and working together toward a common goal.
Registration opens August 27 and closes September 29 at midnight. Cost is $70 and includes Saturday meals, t-shirt and transportation back to Christ Covenant on Sunday morning.
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Men's Ministry Breakfast
All men ages 16 and older are invited
to attend a men's ministry breakfast on
Saturday, October 5, at 7am at Stacks
Kitchen. Jim Prieb from the Metanoia
Prison Ministry will be speaking about
"Living in a Gated Community."
Register at ChristCovenant.org to
attend.
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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. 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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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, September 22
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"The Bold and the Brave
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
"The Writing on the Wall"
Daniel 5:1-31
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
September 22 -
September 28
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, September 23
6 PM | Support Groups
7 PM | Women's open seminar
Tuesday, September 24
Monthly day of prayer
6:30 PM | Various choirs
7 PM | LINK & EPIC
Thursday, September 26
6:45 PM | American Heritage Girls
6:45 PM | Trail Life
Friday, September 27
8 AM | Mom's prayer group
Saturday, September 28
1 PM | Men's ministry BBQ, corn hole & games
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Oct 4-6 | Middle school retreat
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 - 9/15/19
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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 |
$3,769,476
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$3,712,500
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$59,976
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1.5%
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$264,554
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$224,236
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$40,318
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18.0% |
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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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