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THE E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
September 18-24, 2022
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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
"Faithfulness Unto Death"
Revelation 2:8-11
Kevin DeYoung
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Sunday Evening| 6:00 pm
"Let Us Go to the House of the Lord"
Psalm 122
Tom Groelsema
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To download and/or print the bulletin for worship this Sunday, click here or on the boxes above. |
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Spotify is a great way for all of us - young and old -
to be able to learn songs we sing together in worship.
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Livestream Options
We will not be livestreaming morning and evening worship on Facebook or Vimeo. We will continue to livestream on YouTube and our website at christcovenant.org/live. |
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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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We have a variety of adult Sunday School classes that will be going through November 20. All classes begin at 9:00 am on Sundays. We hope you will find a class that will benefit your relationship with Christ and connect you with others. A list of classes is below. To learn more about each class and its location, pick up a Sunday School booklet in the worship center or click here for the online version.
• The New Member Class taught by Tom Groelsema
• “Growing Deeper Together”: Understanding and Responding to the New World of Sexual Identity taught by Blair Smith
• Hearing Job’s Complaint: A Fast-Paced Interactive Exploration of the Book of Job
taught by David Krausse
• Only Be Strong and Very Courageous: A Study in the Book of Joshua taught by Bruce Creswell
• Principles for Godly Parenting: Growth and Discipleship Through Every Season
taught by Derek Wells and Various Couples
• Sketches from Church History: AD 70 – 451 taught by Kevin DeYoung
Our pastors are looking forward to hosting a time of fellowship and prayer each Sunday morning as we begin class. Regular discipleship and fellowship is a vital part of learning to stand on truth and walk in grace together. If you have any questions about Sunday School, please email info@christcovenant.org. |
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Caregivers Support Group
Beginning Monday, September 19
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There are many types of caregiving: part-time, long-distance, 24/7, and even in an advisory role. All caregivers need encouragement and support from time to time. Come join others who have walked the caregiving path and be encouraged. The caregivers support group begins meeting on Mondays starting September 19, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Community Life Center rooms 3 & 4 (CLC). For more information or to register for the group, contact Mary Jo Culver at maryjoculver@yahoo.com. |
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Cookie Fellowship
Sunday, September 25
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Join Christ Covenant for cookie fellowships on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month! We will enjoy cookies, coffee and fellowship in the main lobby on these Sundays from 10:15 am - 10:45 am. Our next cookie fellowship is Sunday, September 25! Stop by for a cookie and time to get to know other Christ Covenant members and guests! |
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Ministry to Men Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, October 1
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All men ages 16 and older are invited to join the Ministry to Men fellowship breakfast on Saturday, October 1, from 7:00 am - 8:30 am, at Stacks Kitchen on Monroe Road in Matthews. Caleb Johnson, our Small Groups and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator, will be speaking on “The Wisdom That Comes from Age is a Gift from the Lord to be Stewarded Well and Passed on to Younger Men.” The only cost is your breakfast! Come and bring a friend! RSVP by clicking here by Friday, September 30. |
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Jaars Day
Saturday, October 1
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Come and see what God is doing around the world in Bible translation and how you can be a part of it! Everyone is invited to come to Jaars Day on Saturday, October 1, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Jaars Center in Waxhaw, NC. Come and learn about the mission outreach of Jaars as you "visit" the faraway places where Bible translation happens. Ride in a plane, boat, or 4 WD vehicle. Be sure to reserve your ride time when you arrive. Entry to Jaars Day is free! For more information visit jaars.org/jaars-day.
Jaars is a multidisciplinary team of problem-solvers committed to the belief—and the vision—that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own languages. From pilot training and mission aviation services to remote technology and communications support, we provide off-the-grid logistical solutions that help make Bible translation possible.
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Faithful Conference
November 12-13, 2022
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In a world that often prizes style over substance and quick fixes over quiet obedience, Jesus calls us to something better, something more important, and something more lasting. He calls us to be faithful. Join us for our fifth Faithful Conference where we set aside a weekend to learn how to be a “Faithful Witness in a Fallen World.”
Mark your calendars now and make plans to join us for this year’s Faithful Conference on November 12 - 13, 2022 at Christ Covenant Church in our worship center. Our special guest speaker is Mark Dever from Capital Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. Our theme this year is “Healthy Churches, Healthy Members.” Register today at faithfulconference.org to receive a $10 off coupon from the Faithful bookstore! (Only one coupon per family.) |
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Support Groups Ministry
DivorceCare & GriefShare
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Our support groups are facilitated by caring members of our church who understand what you may be going through and want to help. The video seminar features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on divorce and grief recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. Weekly devotional materials and group discussions are designed to draw you closer to God and provide comfort.
DivorceCare & GriefShare will be held Monday evenings, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, beginning Monday, September 12, 2022. DivorceCare meets in the Lower Community Life Center (CLC), and GriefShare meets in the worship center room 105. If you have a family member or friend going through separation and divorce or is mourning the loss of a loved one, please encourage them to join our groups as well. It's not too late to come and join us!
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Communicants Class is Forming Now
For 5th - 8th graders
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Our 2022-23 Communicants class will be forming soon! If you have a son/daughter in the 5th-8th grade who desires to become a communing member of the church and join in this year’s class, please contact Amy Wallace at awallace@christcovenant.org for more information and an application! We look forward to having your student join us!
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Part-Time Employment Opportunities |
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We are so thankful we have had a HUGE response to signups for Bible Studies and First Friday Fellowship this year. This increased growth means we need more caregivers. If you have time in your Thursday morning (weekly) or Friday morning (once a month) to serve some young moms by loving on their precious little ones, we would love to hear from you! The positions run September through May. Thursday mornings and the first Friday morning of each month are the greatest need, but other paid childcare opportunities are also available. Pay is $12/hour. For more information, please contact Stephanie Bennett at 704-814-1049 or sbennett@christcovenant.org.
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Combined Sunday School Recordings |
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We hope you enjoyed our special combined Sunday School with Eric Russ’ class “Evangelism: Mission, Mandate and Methods.” If you missed a class or would like to hear one again, you can find the videos on our Vimeo Channel and YouTube Channel. To access the audio you can find it on various podcast platforms by clicking here. |
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It’s Not Too Late To Join a Women’s Bible Study |
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It’s not too late to register for a Women’s Bible Study for this fall! There are options for daytime and evening studies as well as weekly and monthly studies. Childcare is offered for certain daytime studies. Visit the Women’s Ministry webpage by clicking here to learn more and to register. |
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Join a Small Group this Fall |
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This 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 Caleb Johnson at calebjohnson@christcovenant.org. |
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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 76%. 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 76% of families participating and $1,110,290 pledges toward our goal of $1,500,000.
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Current opportunities at Christ Covenant include:
Ministry Administrator to Operations (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 2022.
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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. |
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