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THE E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
December 19-25, 2021
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This Week at Christ Covenant |
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If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you will join us on the livestream.
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Sunday Morning | 10:45 am
"The Marks of Maturity"
2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Kevin DeYoung
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Sunday Evening| 6:00 pm
"To Boast or Not to Boast"
2 Corinthians 10:7-18
Kevin DeYoung
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To download and/or print the bulletin for worship this Sunday,
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We have a Christmas playlist on our Spotify channel! You can find it by clicking here.
Spotify is a great way for all of us - young and old - to be able to learn songs we sing together in worship, especially during our Christmas season. You can find this week's playlistby clicking here.
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Rom 12:15
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Congratulations to:
Jody & Laurie Cnossen on the birth of their daughter, Blakely Elizabeth Cnossen.
Sympathy to:
Ginny Joyce on the loss of her brother, Jerry Coffey.
Kevin Parsons on the loss of his father and our church member, Norm Earl Parsons.
Lisa Wilson on the loss of her brother, Charles “Chuck” Wittholz.
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We have new prayer guides for your use that can be found at christcovenant.org/prayer. Each prayer guide is printable after downloading and can be found below. |
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Christmas Eve
Lessons and Carols
Friday, December 24 at 6:00 pm
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All are invited to join us for our annual Lessons and Carols and Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Friday, December 24, at 6:00 pm. This is a great time to bring family and friends for a special night of worship as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! If you are unable to attend in-person, we will be livestreaming the worship service online at christcovenant.org/live and on our YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo platforms. Links to each platform can be found at christcovenant.org/live. Children’s programs are available for ages 4 months - 35 months.
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Honor a Loved One with a Poinsettia |
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Each Christmas at Christ Covenant we provide an opportunity for you to buy a poinsettia that is displayed in our sanctuary for the Advent season. You can purchase one for you/your family, give one in honor of someone, or give one in memory of someone. We will print the names of those who receive a poinsettia in honor and in memory in the courier for our Christmas Eve service.
Each poinsettia is $10. If you purchase one, you can either pick it up and enjoy it at home after the Christmas Eve service, or you can leave it to bless someone else.
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Prayer regarding Elder and Deacon Nominations |
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Beginning January 2, 2022 and the for the entire month of January, the Session of our church will receive and consider nominations for the offices of elder and deacon. Through these offices Christ rules and shepherds his church. Would you prayerfully consider who you believe could serve our church well as an elder or deacon? All nominees must be male and a member of our church for at least two years by his election (June 2022). |
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Registration is Open for the New Member Class |
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The New Member Class is for adults and students 9th grade and above who wish to join Christ Covenant Church. Our Senior Pastor, Kevin DeYoung teaches this class, which covers Church history, Reformed Theology, worship, what it means to be a member of Christ Covenant and practical pointers for being a part of a big church. This class is required for those seeking to join Christ Covenant Church. Our next New Member Class will be held during Sunday School beginning January 16, 2022. The class will meet for 6 weeks from 9:00 am – 10:20 am. If you are interested in attending, please contact Barry Peterson at bfpeterson@christcovenant.org to register by January 9.
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Join a Small Group in the New Year |
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As we celebrate this Advent season, we remember that Jesus came to dwell with us. Right on the other side of Christmas is a New Year! It may seem tiring to think of now but the start of a new year (and the coldness of winter) is a great time to get connected to the body of Christ and experience the warmth of fellowship. If you would like to connect with others in a small group reach out to Tom Buiter at tbuiter@christcovenant.org. |
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Gifts to the church in December are a significant part of our annual income and help support more than 50 ministries. Generally, gifts to the church in the form of checks or cash that are mailed (and postmarked) by December 31 or delivered in person to the church office by 4:30 pm on Friday, December 31, should be deductible for tax purposes. You may also take advantage of our secure online giving (under the Giving tab on our website). God blesses Christ Covenant through your gifts, and they are greatly appreciated. Call the Church Finance Office at 704-847-3505 with any questions or for more information, including details on handling stock/fund or IRA transfers. |
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A Tax Benefit for Seniors |
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If you are 70 ½ or older, you may be eligible for a significant tax savings when making gifts to the church. Here’s how that works. Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from an IRA account are typically subject to income taxes; however, payments made directly from an IRA to the church (trustee to trustee transfer) will not be subject to income taxes for many qualifying Seniors. If you are interested in making a financial gift to the church, this may be an opportunity for you to give and save taxes at the same time. This is a great idea for 2021 December giving as well as good planning for next year. Be sure to check with your tax advisor to see if this is right for you, and please be mindful of year-end deadlines (see Year-End Giving). For church-related questions, contact the Church Finance Office at 704-847-3505. |
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Envision Capital Campaign |
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We are hoping to have 100% of the congregation participate in the Envision capital campaign. We are currently at 72%. It’s not too late to turn in your pledge card for the Envision capital campaign! Pledge cards and information about the many upgrades and changes we hope to accomplish through Envision can be found in the brochures and booklets in the worship center and online. You can also make a pledge online at christcovenant.org/envision. We currently have 72% of families participating and $983,476 pledges toward our goal of $1,500,000. |
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Ways to Pray for Envision |
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- The Project – That all of those who work on the new facilities might know His ways, His compassion, His Grace (Psalm 103:7-8)
- The Church – That we would each see our role in this time to build for generations to come (Psalm 103:14-18)
- The Mission – That we would grow more and more to be a people who rightly and contagiously praise God (Psalm 103:1)
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Current opportunities at Christ Covenant include:
• Facilities Maintenance (full-time)
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Thank you for your tithes and gifts to all of the ministries of Christ Covenant.
Please continue to pray for God’s provision throughout 2021.
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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 read past versions of the newsletter as well as specific news items about our events in greater detail.
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All are invited to join us for worship either in-person or on the livestream at 10:45 am each Sunday morning and at 6:00 pm each Sunday evening. The livestream can be found on our homepage ChristCovenant.org, Facebook, YouTube, or Vimeo
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