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THE E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
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January 26 - February 1, 2020
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Friendly Reminder:
Several Sunday School classes begin at 9:00 am when Sunday School. They are the following: ALL children’s Sunday School, middle & high school Sunday School, the Membership Class, and the King’s Community.
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Morning Worship | 10:45 AM
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"The Promised Holy Spirit"
John 14:15-31
Tom Groelsema
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Evening Worship | 6:00 PM
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"The Good Shepherd and His
Under-Shepherds"
Psalm 23
Kevin DeYoung
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To see the full order of worship, click
here.
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Items for Prayer This Week:
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The group will seek to put God’s will for Christ Covenant into practice by leading the congregation to carry out the vision of disciples making disciples. Please join us in praying for this Project Group:
• For wisdom for the group as they seek to discern God’s will through the various projects,
• For joyful hearts for the group in their work,
• For the outcome to glorify God.
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LaQuanda Ruffin
LaQuanda works for Campus Outreach Johannesburg in Lusaka, Zambia. She shares the gospel with women on the college campus and equips those who place their faith in Christ to be spiritual leaders on campus and for life. Pray for LaQuanda’s time at home in the next few months in leadership training. Pray that her heart would be set on the Father and that all she does would be an overflow.
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Persecuted Church around the World: North Korea
Pray for believers in North Korea, once again ranked as the single most dangerous place in the world for Christians. Pray for the hundreds of thousands imprisoned as slave labor, for the Christian women who have been sold off as slaves in China, and for the families of believers who were killed when discovered with Bibles or meeting secretly for worship. Pray, too, for the salvation of the country’s leaders, including Kim Jong Un.
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Unreached People Group: Cyrenaican in Libya
Cyrenaica is the eastern coastal region of Libya with a population of 1,694,000 where only 0.10% are Christians. The largest religion in this area is Islam. Pray for the gospel to be proclaimed among the Cyrenaican Arabs and for believers to pray for the people in Cyrenaica.
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Local Presbytery:
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Rockingham, NC
Pastor Mike Moreau
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This Week at Christ Covenant
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Tom Groelsema's Installation Celebration | January 26
We are looking forward to welcoming Tom and Sheri Groelsema and celebrating his installation on Sunday, January 26 with a light refreshment reception after the evening service. If you are interested in providing cookies for the reception, please sign up by
clicking here
. Questions? Contact Staci Poston at
sposton@christcovenant.org
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Hinged: 2020 PCA Women's Conference | January 31 - February 1, 2020
Christ Covenant Church is hosting
Hinged
, the 2020 PCA Women's Conference - January 31 - February 1st.
There are Friday and/or Saturday attendance options and reduced registration for High School and College Students! For details and registration,
click here
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Ministry to Men Fellowship Breakfast | Saturday, February 1
Come for food, fellowship, and prayer with your brothers in Christ at our next fellowship breakfast on Saturday, February 1, at 7-8:30am at Stacks Kitchen. Terry Dixon is speaking on “Proven Strategies for Effectively Caring for Aging Family Members.” RSVP by January 31 by
clicking here
. Only cost is your breakfast!
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Missions Conference is Coming!
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"The Power of Partnering"
February 15 - 23
Christ Covenant’s Missions Conference is February 15-23 with guest speaker Dr. Conrad Mbewe from Zambia, Africa on Sunday, February 16!
We hope you will make plans to participate in various events during the conference.
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Faith Promise at Work
Through your Faith Promise gift, we are supporting 60 supported workers (missionaries) serving in 24 countries as they share the gospel!
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Missions Morning for Women | February 15
All women are invited to join us Saturday, February 15, at 9:30am as we hear LaQuanda Ruffin share about her ministry to women with Campus Outreach in South Africa and now Zambia. There will be time for Q & A and prayer. Come enjoy light breakfast refreshments and coffee, while hearing what the Lord is doing in Africa! Please RSVP by
clicking here.
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Cooking for a Cause | February 17 - 21
During Missions Week, the week of February 17th, the Women’s Ministry will be hosting our 3rd Annual Cooking For A Cause! This is a time where groups of women meet in people’s homes (various dates and times) to prepare freezer meals and pray for missionaries. Would you be willing to open your home to a small group (5-6 ladies) and prepare 3 freezer meals (ingredients and recipes provided) and pray for local ministries? Please contact Staci Poston (
sposton@christcovenant.org) to learn more!
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Missions Moment with David Meredith | February 23
You are invited to join us Sunday, February 23, immediately following morning worship in CLC 1&2 to learn what the Lord is doing in the greater United Kingdom and Scotland from David Meredith. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by February 19 to Kelsey Cawthorn at
kcawthorn@christcovenant.org.
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Meals with Our Supported Workers
Would you, your family, or small group be willing to host a visiting supported worker (missionary) for a meal during our Missions Conference? We have several supported workers arriving Saturday, February 15, through Tuesday, February 18. This is a great way to get to know a supported worker and what is going on around the world. If you are interested, contact Karen Chambers at
kchambers@christcovenant.org.
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International Cookie Bakers Needed
We will be serving coffee, tea, and cookies from around the world during our joint Sunday School during the missions conference on Sunday, February 16. We have several simple recipes for cookies. If you would like to serve in this way, sign up using the link, select your cookie, and bring 2 dozen.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4FAA6-bake. Have questions? Contact Karen Chambers at
kchambers@christcovenant.org.
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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 Buiter at
lbuiter@christcovenant.org
or Mindy Thornton at
mthornton@christcovenant.org
if interested.
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King's Community
The King's Community, a Sunday School class that serves those affected by disabilities, is seeking volunteers and helpers to serve during the Sunday School hour. No experience necessary. Expect to receive more then you give. Contact Tiphany Speck,
tiphanyspeck@gmail.com, if interested.
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Middle & High School
Students & Parents
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2020 Youth Spring Retreat | March 27-28
Registration Is Open
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Open to all middle and high school students (and friends). Cost is $150. This is a presbytery-wide retreat at Ridge Haven. Lots of activities and great times with friends. More details are on the registration page which opens January 5.
CLICK HERE to register.
Due to the deadline requirements with the charter buses and Ridge Haven, registration will close February 24 at midnight.
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Seek the City
Registration Opens February 2
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Seek the City is our stay-at-home mission trip for students who have completed 6
th
grade by June 2020 through 2020 graduates. Registration opens Feb. 2, 2020! Don't miss this great missions opportunity right here in our city!
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Coaches Needed at Covenant Day Athletics
Covenant Day Athletics is seeking additional coaches for the 2020 spring season. CDS Coaches must demonstrate strong leadership in player development, sportsmanship, integrity and Christian character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and must also demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of the specified sport. If you are interested in a coaching position, please contact Athletic Director Sherry Kapelar at
skapelar@covenantday.org
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Openings exist at various levels in softball, golf, boys lacrosse, track and field, baseball, and girls soccer.
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Covenant Day School Summer Camps
You’re invited to join us on campus this summer for Covenant Day Summer Camps! This year’s offerings include three weeks of Camp Lion Day Camp, visual art and theater camps, engineering camps, sports camps, college admissions camps, and more. Click
here
to search for camps by grade level and week. Register by February 29 and take advantage of our early bird pricing. We hope to see you on campus this summer!
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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 2020.
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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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