During January you may see or hear many updates on the work of organizations across our country who are involved in some aspect of efforts to end the assault on the unborn, often in the guise of a “right to choose.” The public culmination of the month’s events will be the National March for Life on Friday, January 29, in Washington, DC and other cities around the United States.

As important as these public efforts are in making sure our fellow citizens understand the consequences of laws that remove protections for the unborn, the lifesaving, life-changing work of ministry to women who are at risk of deciding to terminate a pregnancy is done through confidential, direct relationships that provide practical help in crisis situations.

Our deacons have selected Charlotte Pregnancy Resource Center, now a part of the national Human Coalition, as our partner in the right to life ministry. As a part of the Human Coalition family of women’s care clinics located in America’s most abortion dense cities, the Charlotte PRC’s mission is to make abortion “unthinkable and unavailable” in our city, by reaching and serving one abortion-seeking woman at a time.

As part of an innovative network of life-affirming women’s care clinics that employ best practices and technology, Charlotte’s PRC, also known as the Women’s Clinic, is able to provide superior medical services to women in crisis who are facing unexpected pregnancies. The center also provides tangible support for women and their families before (preventative), during (urgent), and after the crisis (continuum of care).

Your gift will help provide the resources needed to reach more women in crisis and help them find the support they need to choose life and find hope. Pray for the staff and volunteers of the Charlotte PRC, for the women they serve, and the children whose lives are spared. For more information and details on volunteer opportunities, visit www.prccharlotte.com.

Would you prayerfully consider who you believe could serve our church well as an elder or deacon? Through these offices Christ rules and shepherds his church. All nominees must be male and a member of our church for at least two years by his election (June 2021). The nomination form gives additional attributes of elder and deacon to consider as you are thinking of men in the congregation. Nominations will be received through the month of January. Forms are available at the information desk in the main lobby of the worship center or online at christcovenant.org/officer-nomination/. Please place completed nomination forms in the box at the information desk. Thank you!

We are excited to offer new Sunday School opportunities in January. One is an in person class on Wednesday nights and the other is an online class that will begin on January 17. The senior adult "Thursday" class will return as well. Here is information for the classes:

All senior adults are invited to join us at the next senior adult luncheon. The luncheon will be Friday, January 15, from 11:45 am – 1:30 pm in the lower CLC. We will have lasagna, salad, bread, and desserts. Both auditoriums in the lower CLC will be used for seating with 30 per room to ensure proper spacing. To reserve your spot, RSVP by Friday, January 8 on the Sign Up Genius link, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0444aaaf2ea2fc1-january, or directly to Jenny Blackmon, Ministry Administrator at 704-708-6104 or jblackmon@christcovenant.org. A $3 donation per person to cover food costs is appreciated.

Have you sensed the Lord drawing your heart to those who are hurting and struggling? God calls us to minister the gospel of grace and truth to those in need, yet do you feel inadequate to help or fear giving the wrong answer? Biblical counseling is well suited to address life struggles with the truth of Scripture. It is not counseling in the therapeutic sense, but rather, it is the personal ministry of God’s Word and his gospel truth to a particular person(s) in a particular context— “God’s care through God’s people.” Christ Covenant Church is looking to expand our lay-counseling ministry by equipping those who sense God’s call to this important work. Bob Goudzwaard will be hosting two informational sessions, in person on Sunday, January 17, at 5:00 pm and via Zoom on Monday, January 18, at 7:00 pm. Email him at bgoudzwaard@christcovenant.org for more details or questions.

Registration is now open for select winter/spring Women’s Bible Studies. Small Group Bible Studies will meet at a variety of times throughout the week, and the Winter Short Study, taught by Sarah Ivill will meet on Thursday mornings. To learn more about these studies and register, please visit the Women’s Ministry website at https://christcovenant.org/womensbiblestudies/.

We hope you will pick up a copy of the 2020 Annual Report at any of the doors going into the sanctuary. You can also find a downloadable PDF of our annual report by clicking here.