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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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Friday night hymn singing and devotion
Friday, August 16 | 7pm
Everyone (NOT JUST MUSICIANS) is invited to come and sing favorite hymns and songs and hear about a multigenerational vision for music in the church from our Pastor of worship, Nathan George.
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No Sunday School
Sunday, August 18
There is no Sunday school August 18, providing a rest for all of our wonderful volunteers serving in Children's Ministry during Sunday school.
Sunday school will resume Sunday, August 25. All Sunday school classes begin at 9am. To learn more about various classes and locations, pick up a Sunday school brochure on any of the tables by the worship center doors.
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Women's Weekly Prayer Gathering
Sunday, August 18 | 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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Sunday evening
Sunday, August 18 | 6pm
We hope you will join us for a special evening of worship at a concert performed by Nathan Clark George and other special guests, including a finale by the choir and orchestra. Senior Pastor Kevin DeYoung will give a brief devotion.
Immediately following the concert is a church wide ice cream social outside between the worship center and the Christian Living Center (CLC).
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Movie Night Out
Saturday, August 24 |7pm
All are welcome to join us to see OVERCOMER on Saturday, August 24, at 7pm at Regal Stonecrest. OVERCOMER (from the makers of WAR ROOM) is an inspiring family film that asks the question: What is your identity tied to? What do you allow to define you? Tickets are available for $8 or 2/$15 and can be purchased in the main lobby on Sunday, August 18.
To see the trailer visit https://www.overcomermovie.com/. Question or to purchase tickets directly, contact Scott
Young at foreveryoungsmile@gmail.com.
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Summer Mission Trip Highlights
Christ Covenant sent out four mission teams this past summer. Thank you to the many members who prayed and financially supported these teams. Below you can read some highlights from each of these trips. If you are interested in learning more about these summer mission trips or would like to particpate in future mission trips with Christ Covenant, please contact Kelsey Cawthorn at kcawthorn@christcovenant.org.
San José del Cabo, Mexico
Our Mexico Mission team traveled to San José del Cabo, Mexico this July. During our time in San José, we worshipped with two congregations, provided a marriage seminar for two congregations, attended a youth gathering consisting of multiple churches, led three evenings of Vacation Bible School on the topic of Jesus' miracles and resurrection, and participated in the construction of the manse of the Presbyterian church named "Fuente de Vida" (translated "Fountain of Life") in San José del Cabo. We also sought to strengthen our collaboration with the work of the local pastors and assist Pedro Pollorena, our pastoral intern, to have strong connections with pastors living in the city in which he hopes to plant a church in the coming years. We hope to continue the work and relationships that we have begun in San José in future years. -Stewart Neely
Kenya, Africa
The Kenya mission trip was a team of teachers from Christ Covenant. We partnered with Pastor Imbumi and Martha Makuku to train and to equip Kenyan teachers who teach children who have experienced extreme poverty and very difficult lives. This team had the privilege of going to Kenya to equip teachers in classroom management, to train teachers in the new curriculum the Kenyan government has mandated, and to equip teachers how to teach math and science. This trip was truly helpful for the teachers who do not have a lot of formal training and access to materials, which are things we have plenty of here in Matthews, North Carolina. -Karen Chambers
Atlantic City, New Jersey
A team of students and adults from Christ Covenant went to Atlantic City to assist Peter Eck at New City Fellowship in various ministry opportunities and service projects. Some service projects were assisting widows in their community by driving them to appointments, encouraging them during a meal, and helping with yard work. Additional ministry outreach included a Vacation Bible School for children in low income neighborhoods. The team also did door to door evangelism to share the good news of the gospel. This trip also included training team and church members on how to work with the materially poor and how to effectively help them. -David Chambers
Fairfield, Connecticut
Christ Covenant sent a small team to partner with our sister church, Christ Presbyterian Church (CPC) Fairfield and another partner church from City Church Manchester the last week of June. Together we participated with CPC Fairfield during their "Good Week," which was a week of outreach ministry to the community. It was an amazing, Christ honoring week where we shared the gospel and helped organize a Vacation Bible School for over 40 children! In an area where gospel community is scarce, we were able to come alongside CPC to worship together and strengthen this church plant. Hearts were touched by the gospel, and the bonds of fellowship and community were bolstered and strengthened. -Marti Deacon
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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! Several Bible studies even have childcare available! Please visit
ChristCovenant.org to see the complete list of Bible studies and classes available for 2019-2020.
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New Discovery Class begins
Sunday, September 8
The Discovery Class is the membership class for Christ Covenant Church. Our Pastors teach this class which reviews Christ Covenant's philosophy of ministry, the Reformed Faith, the Presbyterian form of government, the vows of church membership, and other topics pertinent to church membership. This class is required for those seeking to join Christ Covenant Church. For questions or to register contact. Mary Jo Culver
mculver@christcovenant.org or 704-814-1039
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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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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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This Week in the Book Nook:
Children's Books
Stop by the book nook to see some new arrivals in our children's book section featuring:
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Let the Children Worship by Jason Helopoulos,
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The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung,
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God Made Me and You by Shai Linne,
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The Barber Who Wanted to Pray by R.C. Sproul,
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The Priest with the Dirty Clothes by R.C. Sproul.
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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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Blessing of the Children
The pastors and elders of Christ Covenant invite all parents and all students who will be attending school this fall (elementary through college) to pick up a prayer card located on any of the tables at any of the exits of the worship center, fill it out, and present it to an elder during the evening service on Sunday, August 25. We will have a special time of prayer for all our school-aged children during this service.
After evening worship on August 25, all parents of middle and high school aged students are invited to attend an informational meeting from 7:30-8:30pm in the CLC Youth center.
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RTS Paideia Center Book Discussion
In partnership with the RTS Paideia Center for Theological Discipleship, Christ Covenant is hosting a theological reading group this Fall. Do you desire a rich theological diet so you can develop maturity in Christ? Do you want to read Christian classics but don't know where to start? Would you like to grow with people who share your love for theology and learn from those who have gone before you? If so, register at http://paideiacenter.com/. In the Fall, we will read a book
from the early church and one from the Reformation era in the Spring. The theme for this year's readings is "soul care." This Fall's group will meet three times (September 11, October
9, November 13) from 7:00-8:30pm with a guided discussion of Gregory the Great's The Book of Pastoral Rule.
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Women's Ministry Fall Kick Off
All women are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 17, at 7pm in the CLC to "Celebrate Milestones: Then and Now" at Christ Covenant! Come dressed in fashion from the decade in which you were born, and be ready for fun games and prizes!
We will look back with Bernie and Pat Lawrence at the Lord's faithfulness through the years and look forward with anticipation to the years to come. As a part of looking forward to future ministry, we will use the evening to bless and encourage our interns and their families by bringing an item(s) to give them as they begin their journey in ministry. Learn more at ChristCovenant.org/kickoff.
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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),
- Special Ops Communications Contractor (PT),
- 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: August 18
Heath & Jane McLaughen
Heath is Campus Minister with RUF at Virginia Tech.
Pray for them to settle in to their new home and community in Blacksburg after moving there from Charlotte this summer.
Pray for a smooth transition for their children to Blacksburg.
Pray that incoming freshmen would get involved in campus ministries.
Pray that student leaders would be warm and welcoming.
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Worship Notes
Sunday, August 18
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Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
"The Light Has Been Lifted Up
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Evening Worship - 6:00 PM
Concert with Nathan Clark George and Special Guests
Please join us for an ice cream social afterward located outside between the worship center and Christian Living Center (CLC).
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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
August 18 - August 24
10:45 AM
| Morning worship
4:45 PM
| Women's weekly prayer gathering
6 PM
| Concert with Nathan Clark George and Special Guests
7 PM | Ice cream social located outside between worship center & CLC
7:30 PM | CCYM volunteer meeting
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August 25 |
Sunday school resumes & Children's Sunday school kicks off
August 25 | CCYM Parent Information Meeting
August 26 | Women's open seminar
August 28 | LINK & EPIC kick off
August 29 | American Heritage Girls Parent Orientation
Sept 5 | American Heritage Girls Kick Off
Sept 8 | Fall Discovery class begins
Sept 8 | Timothy Project begins
Sept 9 | Support Groups begin
Sept 9 | Women's open seminar
Sept 16 | High school prayer
Sept 16 | Men's open seminar
Sept 17 | Women's ministry Fall kick off
Sept 23 | Women's open seminar
Dec 8 | Christmas Choral Service
Dec 14 | Birthday Party for Jesus
Dec 18 | Andrew Peterson concert
Dec 24 | Christmas Eve Service |
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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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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 - 8/11/19
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Actual
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Budget
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Difference
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| Operating Budget - Inflow |
$3,266,158
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$3,205,000
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$61,158
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1.9%
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| Faith Promise Budget - Inflow |
$230,293
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$193,606
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$36,687
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18.9% |
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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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