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E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
July 23-29, 2023
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This Week at Christ Covenant | |
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Morning Worship at 10:45 am
"Children of God, Destined for Glory"
1 John 2:28-3:3
Derek Wells
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Evening Worship at 6:00 pm
"Why Christians and Sin
Don't Get Along"
1 John 3:4-10
Bruce Creswell
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You can prepare for worship this week by listening to the music we will be singing. The links below have music playlists of what we will be singing this week!
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Livestream Options
If you are unable to join us in person for either morning or evening worship we hope you will join us on the livestream on either YouTube and or our website at christcovenant.org/live. | |
Special Reminders About This Sunday | | |
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This is a reminder that our set up for worship will look different this Sunday. A pulpit, piano, and everything else needed for morning and evening worship will be down on the floor in front of the stage and not up on the stage. The stage is being worked on and is getting a new stain this week and next week. It is very important for all of us to stay off the platform/stage and not step on it.
Also, if you are sensitive to various types of smells, you might want to consider sitting in the back of the sanctuary. It is possible that the smell of the stain could bother those that are sensitive to those types of smells.
We look forward to gathering and worshipping with you at both morning and evening worship this Sunday, July 23.
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Rom 12:15 | | |
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Congratulations To:
Zac and Kate Leach on the birth of their son, Barnabas Jude Leach.
Allen and Abby Minnick on the birth of their daughter, Sophie Elisabeth Minnick.
Sympathy To:
Jane Blythe on the loss of her mother, Bobby Tracy.
Marge Davis on the loss of her husband and our member, Richard Davis.
Rob Fitzgerald on the loss of his mother, Carol Fitzgerald.
Jim Haigh on the loss of his mother and our member, Marty Haigh.
Emory Simmons on the loss of his mother, Jean Simmons.
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Weekly and Upcoming Events | | |
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July 22-29 • Atlantic City Mission Trip
July 26 • Middle and high school summer Bible study
July 26 • 18/22 Fellowship
August 1 • Registration opens for women’s fall Bible studies
August 1 • O Nights - Christ Covenant Church Outreach
August 2 • Children’s Ministry Summer Pop-up
August 15 • O Nights - Christ Covenant Church Outreach
August 20 • Youth ministry open house and breakfast
August 20 • Prayer for our Covenant Children during evening worship
August 21 • Women’s Ministry Welcome dinner for RTS ladies
August 23 • Music kick-off
August 27 • Fall Sunday School Kick-off
This list shares special events and various weekly programs. To see all of our events, visit either the full calendar or the news webpage for a complete list of what is happening at Christ Covenant.
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Volunteer with Children's Ministry | | |
In May we shared our prayer that God would provide the 250+ volunteers that we need for this coming year by July 31. God has done amazing and has sent us over 200 volunteers already! Would you pray with us that the last 40 people we need would be identified in the next two weeks? If you think you might be one of the people we still need, please email Abigail at acerrato@christcovenant.org today! | | |
Maxine Pangle: Christ Covenant’s Oldest Member Celebrates Her 100th Birthday! | | |
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Few churches can say that they have a member who reaches 100 years. We celebrated Maxine’s brother, Bob’s, 100th birthday two years ago. He was our oldest member and when he went to heaven, the mantle was passed down to his sister Maxine, who reaches this milestone on Saturday, July 22. She has been a member at Christ Covenant for twenty years.
Growing up in a preacher’s home, she came to know the Lord and follow him early in her life. Besides being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great-great grandmother, she has a ministry of encouragement that is expressed in sending notes and cards. Two years ago, at the age of 98, she completed writing a 300-page book about her family’s history! Happy Birthday, Maxine!
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Women’s Bible Study Registration
Opens Tuesday, August 1
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Women’s fall Bible study registration opens on Tuesday, August 1, 2023! There are options for daytime and evening studies as well as weekly and monthly studies. Childcare is offered for certain daytime studies. Click here to learn more. | | |
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Children's Ministry Summer Pop-Up
Wednesday, August 2
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Join Children’s Ministry staff with your family and kids at the next Summer Pop-Up on Wednesday, August 2, from 9:00 am - 11:30 am, at Crooked Creek Park in Indian Trail. Join us for time at the park and the splash pad as we enjoy the summer together! This is a great time to bring friends for a time of fun! Have questions, contact Amy at awallace@christcovenant.org. | | |
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Gathering about Ministry to
Afghan Refugee Community
Sunday, August 6
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Over the last one and a half years, Christ Covenant Church has had the privilege of seeing God bless the care we as a church have extended to the Afghan refugee community. Come hear and celebrate what the Lord has done and is doing through this outreach ministry and maybe even how you can get involved. Join us for an informational/celebratory gathering on August 6, at 12:30 pm, after morning worship in the Community Life Center rooms 5&6 (CLC). A light lunch will be provided. | | |
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Music Ministry Kickoff
Wednesday, August 16
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Join us Wednesday, August 16 for food, fellowship, and a hymn sing! Plus, we will preview new music. Each year we look forward to learning contemporary music alongside the classics. The fall is a great time to jump in as we begin to prepare for the Advent season.
Auditions begin on August 1 for all orchestral instruments, choirs of all ages, and contemporary instruments. These informal auditions give Pastor Nathan George an opportunity to get to know you, your heart, and your musical interests.
Please email Liz at lmcnulty@christcovenant.org for more information or to schedule an audition.
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Ladies of Reformed Theological Seminary
Welcome Dinner - Monday, August 21
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All Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) wives and female students are invited to a special welcome dinner with Christ Covenant Women’s Ministry! Join us for dinner, fellowship, and to learn how to get connected at Christ Covenant. We will gather on Monday, August 21, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, in the Community Life Center rooms 1 & 2 (CLC). The dinner is free, but we do ask that women register by August 16 by clicking here. | | |
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Registration Open for New Member Class
Register by August 21
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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 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. Our next New Member Class will be held during Sunday School beginning August 27. The class will be twelve-weeks long meeting from 9:00 am – 10:20 am. If you are interested in attending, please contact Michelle Gustavson at mgustavson@christcovenant.org to register by August 21. | |
Sunday School Resumes August 27 | | |
Save the Date! Sunday School will resume on August 27, 2023 at 9:00 am. We take a break during the summer to allow a rest for our teachers and volunteers, especially in the children’s area. We are looking forward to gathering together at Sunday School classes soon! Class information is forthcoming. | | |
New Arrivals in the Book Nooks | | |
Have you looked through the new arrivals we have in our book nooks located in the main and north lobbies? If you are looking for a great book for summer reading, we encourage you to stop by one of the book nooks! | | |
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Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey box set can be found in our north lobby. This beautiful cloth-bound box set includes both Part I & Part II of Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey. Part I follows the classic story of Christian as he journeys from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Part II is the heart-warming sequel, which follows Christian’s family as they encounter new challenges and learn many new lessons along the King’s Path.
Children ages 2-10 will learn timeless truths in an engaging way through these heirloom-quality books.
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The Pilgrim’s Progress can be found in our main lobby. One of the most widely read books of all time, John Bunyan’s timeless classic has inspired readers for centuries. Considered to be one of the most important books in the history of English Literature, Bunyan’s heroic Puritan tale has been in print since he first penned it while in Bedford jail for preaching the gospel in 1678. This version, skillfully updated so that it is accessible for the twenty-first century reader, follows the story of Christian, whose pilgrimage takes him through the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair and the Delectable Mountains before he finally reaches the Celestial City. | |
Pickup Basketball Fellowship and Outreach | | |
Men's Ministry is starting Pickup Basketball Fellowship and Outreach this spring. We are playing Saturday mornings from 8:00 am - 10:00 am in Christ Covenant's Aux Gym located in the A building (next to the playground). If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Robby Bell at robbybell30@gmail.com for more information.
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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 2023.
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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 ChristCovenant.org or YouTube. | | | | |
