THE E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
November 20-26, 2022
This Week at Christ Covenant
If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you will join us on the livestream.
Sunday Morning | 10:45 am

"Jesus Christ:
The Giver of the Holy Spirit"
Luke 3:16
Kevin DeYoung
Sunday Evening| 6:00 pm

"Out of the Depths"
Psalm 130
Dave Baxter
To download and/or print the bulletin for worship this Sunday, click here or on the boxes above.
Spotify is a great way for all of us - young and old -
to be able to learn songs we sing together in worship.
You can find this week's playlist by clicking here.
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!

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.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Rom 12:15
Congratulations to:
Jordan and Lauren Keyton on the birth of their daughter, Olive Clementine Keyton.
Fall Sunday School ends this Sunday
We hope that you have enjoyed the Sunday School classes that have been available to you this fall. Our last Sunday School for this fall is this Sunday, November 20. Sunday School will resume with new classes beginning Sunday, January 8, 2023. This is a new rhythm for us as a church, which allows a rest for our teachers and volunteers, especially in the children’s area.

New class offerings will begin January 8. New class offerings will be announced in the coming weeks!

If you have any questions about Sunday School, please email info@christcovenant.org.
Christmas at Christ Covenant
Women’s Christmas | Brunch Thursday, December 1
The Women’s Christmas Brunch will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Community Life Center (CLC). Join us for a fun morning of Christmas carols, great food, and fellowship! We will also hear from Connie Miller, wife of pastor Mike Miller, about what God is doing in women’s ministry around the world. Childcare is available. Spots are limited so be sure to register soon to reserve your spot! Learn more and register by clicking here.

Christmas Concert | Sunday Evening, December 4
All are invited to join us for our special Christmas Concert on Sunday evening, December 4, at 6:00 pm. We will enjoy a time of singing carols together and other musical selections prepared by our choir and orchestra. Children’s programs are available for ages 4 months through 35 months. If you have questions about children’s programs, please contact Amy Wallace.

This is a great time to bring family and friends for a special night of music as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! We have special invitations available for you in all the lobbies of the worship center that you can take and use to invite your family, neighbors and friends!

Children’s Christmas Celebration | Saturday, December 10
Mark your calendars for our Children’s Christmas Celebration on December 10, from 10:00 - 11:30 am in the Community Life Center (CLC). Join us for a Christmas story, some Christmas carols, lots of games and crafts and a time to be together! This is for families with fifth graders and younger. Invite and bring your friends and neighbors as we celebration together!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service | Saturday, December 24
Join us for this special night of worship as we celebrate Christ's birth on Saturday, December 24, at 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve! Children's programs are available for ages 4 months through 35 months.

Worship With Us On Christmas Day | Sunday morning, December 25
All are invited to join us for morning worship on Sunday, December 25, at 10:45 am on Christmas Day! Please note that children’s programs will not be available on Christmas Day. In addition, we will not have evening worship on Christmas Day. On New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2023, morning worship will be at 10:45 am and evening worship will be at 6:00 pm. The normal children’s programs for those time will be available.
Wreaths Across America
Now through November 23    
On December 17, our church’s American Heritage Girls Troop NC0800 will be helping Forest Lawn West Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. This is part of a national project organized by Wreaths Across America. Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths. 
 
Each wreath is $15 a piece and sponsors can purchase them through November 23 clicking here.
Thank you so much for supporting the American Heritage Girls Troop NC0800 (NC0382P) and Wreaths Across America!
Ministry to Men Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, December 3     
All men ages 16 and older are invited to join the Ministry to Men Fellowship Breakfast on Saturday, December 3, from 7:00 am - 8:30 am, at Stacks Kitchen on Monroe Road in Matthews. The only cost is your breakfast! Come and bring a friend! RSVP by Friday, December 2 by clicking here.
Registration Open for the New Member Class
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 January 8. The class will meet from 9:00 am – 10:20 am. If you are interested in attending, please contact Michelle Gustavson to register by January 3.
Faithful Conference
We hope you were able to attend the Faithful Conference last weekend. If you were not able to come or missed a session, each session is now online at faithfulconference.org and at christcovenant.org. Thank you to everyone who came and attended and a special thank you to all who served! Save the date for next year’s Faithful Conference with Carl Trueman on
November 11-12, 2023.
Envision Capital Campaign
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 $1,131,292 pledges toward our goal of $1,500,000.
Pastors' Blogs
Employment Opportunities
Covenant Day School is hiring for various positions. Details can be found at https://www.covenantday.org/about-us/employment
Watching our Budget
Thank you for your tithes and gifts to all of the ministries of Christ Covenant.
You can give online by clicking here.
Please continue to pray for God’s provision throughout 2022.
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.
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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