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NEWS & EVENTS

August 13-19, 2023

This Week at Christ Covenant

Morning Worship at 10:45 am


"Faith is the Victory"

1 John 5:1-5

Kevin DeYoung

Evening Worship at 6:00 pm


"This is the Testimony"

1 John 5:6-12

Kevin DeYoung


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!

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.
Prayer Guides
We hope you will take time to submit your confidential prayer requests either online at ChristCovenant.org/members/prayer or by email at prayer@christcovenant.org. Your pastors and staff are continually praying for you!

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Rom 12:15

Sympathy To:

Danny Rhino on the loss of his mother, Julia Rhino.

Alona Weddine on the loss of her husband, Bill Weddine.

Weekly and Upcoming Events

August 13 • Mission Trip Spotlight

August 15 • O Nights - Christ Covenant Church Outreach 

August 16 • Music Ministry Kickoff 

August 19 • Men’s Monthly Golf Outing

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 22 • Monthly Day of Prayer

August 27 • Fall Sunday School Kickoff with Combined Sunday School

August 30 • Epic and Link Kickoff


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.

Small Groups Sign-Ups

Fall Small Groups registration is currently open until August 27! Grab a promotional card and feel free to come by the information tables in the main and north lobby to learn more! 

You can sign up to join a small group by clicking here. We invite you to watch the video below to learn more about small groups, or you can click here to view the video.


At a large and growing church like ours, small groups provide a vital avenue for connecting in fellowship and sharing life with one another as we grow together in Christ. A small group can help a big church feel small. As always, feel free to reach out to our Small Groups Coordinator, Caleb Johnson, with any questions at calebjohnson@christcovenant.org or 704-814-1091.

Small Group Promo Video for Fall 2023

Photographers Needed!

Looking for photographers! We’d love for you to be a part of Fall Photos and Fun Festival outreach on September 23, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and take pictures of families in our community. We’re excited to bless families in our local community, and you’d be a huge part of that! Email Michelle at mgustavson@christcovenant.org if interested.

Mission Trip Spotlight

Sunday, August 13

All are invited to hear from the team who recently returned from a mission trip to Kenya on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 9:00 am, in the Community Life Center rooms 5 & 6 (CLC). The team will share about their experience working with one of our supported workers, Imbumi Makuku. Come and join us for some light refreshments and to listen to the amazing stories of God’s faithfulness in Kenya!

O Nights - Christ Covenant Church Outreach

Tuesday, August 15

Everyone is invited to join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for Christ Covenant Outreach Nights, called O Nights. Our next one is this Tuesday, August 15, from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm. This is a great opportunity to serve together, to pray for our community, and to see God work in another way as we share the gospel with our community and neighbors.


We will meet in the south lobby of the worship center. If you do not feel comfortable walking, we would love for you to participate by praying on our campus. Please bring your small group, family, etc. and join us! If you have any questions, contact Michelle at mgustavson@christcovenant.org.

Music Ministry Kickoff

Wednesday, August 16

Join us Wednesday, August 16, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, in the Community Life Center (CLC) 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. Click here to RSVP and to sign up to bring a dish to share.


Auditions are now open 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.

Men's Monthly Golf Outing

Saturday, August 19

All men ages 16 and older who enjoy playing golf are invited to come play a round of golf at Monroe Country Club on Saturday, August 19, 2023, with tee times beginning at 11:00 am. Only 20 spots are available, so if you are interested, please sign up by clicking here to secure your spot. Have questions, contact Amy Van Dusen at avandusen@christcovenant.org.

Youth Families Open House & Breakfast

Sunday, August 20

All of our families that have students in 6th-12th grade are invited to an Open House Breakfast Potluck on August 20, from 9:30-10:30 am in the Community Life Center (CLC). Whether you are brand new to the church or have been here your whole life, our staff would love to connect with you, and give you all a chance to connect with other youth families! We will spend a few minutes recapping our summer, introducing our staff, talking through our ministry goals, and giving information about this upcoming year’s schedule. Spread the word and click here to RSVP and sign up to bring a shareable treat!

Prayer for Our Covenant Children

Sunday Evening, August 20

The pastors and elders of Christ Covenant Church hope you will join us for a special time of prayer for all our children and college students. This special time of prayer will take place during the Sunday evening worship service on August 20, at 6:00 pm. During the school year, our leadership will refer to these cards often as they pray for children, students, and their parents. As always, each request will be handled confidentially.


Prayer cards can be found in the worship center outside all sanctuary doors. You can fill out the online version of the prayer card and that is available now by clicking here.

Ladies of Reformed Theological Seminary

Welcome Dinner - Monday, August 21

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 - 8:00 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.

Monthly Day of Prayer

Tuesday, August 22

All are invited to participate in the Monthly Day of Prayer on Tuesday, August 22. There are two ways you can participate. There are two ways you can participate. One is to come in-person for your prayer time to the Covenant Day School Conference Room located in the A Building (this room is located next to the church’s main office) anytime between 7:30 am – 7:00 pm. Prayer guides are provided. Another option is to pick a time slot and pray where you are, whether that’s at home or at work. The day is divided into 30-minute segments for individuals to sign up and pray for supported workers and for the needs of our congregation. You can select the time that best fits your schedule by clicking here. We also hope you will take time to submit your confidential prayer requests online by clicking here or by email at prayer@christcovenant.org.

Youth Volunteer Info Meeting

Wednesday, August 23

Are you interested in assisting the families of Christ Covenant in the process of discipling the next generation of God’s people? The youth department wants to partner with you in that! All adult members who are interested in serving with the youth ministry are invited to two gatherings for the purpose of connecting with other volunteers, hearing about how God is working in our students, and learning how you can be part of the discipleship process. We will meet in the lower Community Life Center on August 23, from 6:00-7:30 pm for a Leader Equipping Meeting. Spread the word and click here to get more information and to RSVP!

Sunday School Kickoff | August 27

We are having a combined Sunday School with all the adults in the sanctuary for our Sunday School Kickoff. All middle and high school students will meet in the lower level of the Community Life Center (CLC). All children from newborn to fifth grade will go to their new classes. Parents can drop off their children before coming to the sanctuary. 


Do not miss this exciting kickoff to learn how we can “Gather & Grow” together as a church family. We will have a time to gather for fellowship and refreshments in the lobbies of the worship center before the adult Sunday School begins, and we will have a time to grow together as we hear from our Senior Pastor Kevin DeYoung and other staff about the vision of Christ Covenant Church’s Sunday School.


Regular classes begin September 3, 2023, and go through November 19, 2023. Class information can be found by clicking here.

Registration Open for New Member Class

Register by August 28

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 September 3. The class will be ten-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 28.

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 sent us over 200 volunteers already, and we are almost fully staffed for the upcoming year. We are still praying for nine empty spots during the 9:00 am Sunday School hour, one team leader during the 9:00 am Sunday School hour, and nineteen empty spots during the 10:45 am worship hour. If you think that one of these roles could be for you, please email Abigail at acerrato@christcovenant.org as soon as possible as we are hoping to be fully staffed in the next week.

Volunteers Needed for HisAbilities Fall Respite Night

Christ Covenant’s HisAbilities ministry needs volunteers for our upcoming Fall Respite Night, Saturday, October 14, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, in the lower level of the Community Life Center (CLC). This is an opportunity to come alongside Christ Covenant families impacted by disability by providing a few hours of respite for parents while their children are cared for and engaged by a team of volunteers providing a safe environment with a variety of fun activities! Volunteers must be a member of Christ Covenant, but no experience with disabilities is needed to serve and our volunteers find the evening to be a rich blessing and a great time to make encouraging connections with this special part of our church body!

 

Respite Night serves parents with children impacted by disabilities or who are living with disability themselves. Training resources will be provided to our volunteers, and we work to make sure our volunteers are serving in a capacity in which they are comfortable. If you would like to serve or learn more about this opportunity, please email Amy Van Dusen at avandusen@christcovenant.org. The deadline for volunteer registration is Friday, September 22.  

Women’s Bible Study Registration is Open!

Women’s fall Bible study registration is open! 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 to learn more.

Help meet a need for our supported workers!

Two of our supported workers are transitioning to the Charlotte area at the end of October, and they need a vehicle to use during the months of November and December. If you have a vehicle they can borrow during that time, please email Erin McFaddin at emcfaddin@christcovenant.org

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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Employment Opportunities
Covenant Day School is hiring for various positions. Details can be found at https://www.covenantday.org/about-us/employment
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Please continue to pray for God’s provision throughout 2023.
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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