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We will be using Spotify to make a playlist of some of the songs we will be singing during Sunday worship. This 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. You'll need a Spotify account to log in if you do not have one. Spotify is a resource to play and share music on various digital devices, and we hope you'll enjoy this added feature.

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.

Jan Love and Nancy Pietrus on the loss of their mother, Helen Pylman

The special offering on Sunday morning is designated for support of the mercy fund used by our deacons as a part of their ministry to families within our own household of faith. Our deacons are committed to reaching into our lives when we are struggling with life’s big challenges.

They stand beside individuals and families who face a sudden or long-term challenge that is beyond their own resources. The deacons’ care is marked by kindness and an encouraging holistic and honest approach. Following the pattern of the first deacons called to the serve the early church, our deacons work closely with our pastors and elders and shepherdesses to apply biblical principles to specific challenges.

Since its beginning the mercy fund has been known for prayerful and practical stewardship of God’s resources. Decisions on expenditures are based on biblical principles and coupled with wisdom gained over many years of quiet ministry among us. Addressing the immediate needs of a family in distress may include providing meals or taking care of a utility bill. It might mean helping with the mortgage or replacing an appliance that is beyond repair. It may be assisting with an unexpected medical expense.

While the assistance options are as varied as the needs, they are alike in one important characteristic -- each one is provided as an expression of God’s love for His children and our love for each other in the Christ Covenant family. When appropriate, our deacons may coordinate their efforts with other ministries in our church or in the community to help with on-going concerns.

Our gifts today will be spent carefully as needs arise, especially as we confront the unusual challenges caused by the pandemic’s impact during this year. Because of our annual outside auditing policy for all of our financial activities, you can be sure that every dollar you give to the mercy fund will go directly to the people of Christ Covenant. Through your support and your prayers, we are able to show mercy to others in gratitude for God’s mercy to us.

If you are aware of a member in need that should be brought to our deacons’ attention, or if you want to learn more about how you might assist in this ministry, please contact your deacon or your shepherding elder or pastor or the church office at 704-847-3505.

Join us in loaning household items to our supported workers James and Kelly Broadaway and their family for their short term rental in Matthews while they visit for a few months beginning in September. You can view items needed and sign up to loan them to the Broadaway family by clicking here. Items can be dropped off at their house in Matthews between September 3 and 10. Once you sign up for items, you will receive a text with the address and information for how to drop off the items. You can also call James at 863-280-1235 with any questions. Thank you so much for helping out one of our supported worker families while they are on sabbatical.

Our fall rehearsal season has been postponed to the dates below. If you would like to join an ensemble, schedule an audition with Nathan George by emailing lmcnulty@christcovenant.org.

Orchestra: Wednesdays beginning September 1 at 6:00 pm,

Adult Choir: Wednesdays beginning September 8 at 7:00 pm,

Youth Choirs:

- 8th-12th and 3rd-7th Choirs: Sundays at 4:40 pm starting Sept. 12 in the sanctuary,

- K-2 Choir: Sundays at 6:00 pm in the CLC Chapel, starting Sept. 12,

- Band Rehearsals as called.

Christ Covenant’s American Heritage Girls NC0800 is a troop that is dedicated to the mission of “Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.” We offer badge programs, service projects, girl leadership opportunities, awards, and outdoor experiences to our members. Girls aged 5 to 18 will enjoy growing in their faith, learning new skills, building friendships, experiencing teamwork, and strengthening their character. Interested girls and their families are invited to our Open House on Thursday, September 9, from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm. For more information and to learn more about the troop email us at christcovenantahg@outlook.com.

New to Christ Covenant? Been here a long time? If you are interested in joining a small group or learning more about our small groups ministry please join us in the Community Life Center rooms 5 & 6 (CLC) for lunch after the morning service on September 12. Small groups is a great place for established members to connect with new folks and for those new to Christ Covenant to get connected. RSVP is appreciated, but not required. You can sign-up by clicking here. Please come! For questions contact Tom Buiter at tbuiter@christcovenant.org.

All women are invited to join us for our fall kickoff on Tuesday, September 14, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Community Life Center (CLC). We will celebrate our kickoff by hearing from our ministry partner, Changed Choices - a ministry to those women who have been incarcerated. This evening will be a fun time of vision building for the year accompanied by desserts, great fellowship and prizes. We invite everyone to dress up in festive attire from your favorite holiday! Those who dress up will have an opportunity to win prizes, however, dressing up is optional.

Christ Covenant’s HisAbilities ministry needs volunteers for a Respite Night it is hosting for our families living with disability. Respite Night is Saturday, October 9, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Community Life Center in the youth area located downstairs. This is a time for Christ Covenant parents with children affected by disabilities to have a few hours away while their child and their siblings are cared for and engaged by a team of volunteers who will provide a variety of fun activities including crafts, games, music and more!

If you would like to volunteer, please email hisabilitiesrsvp@gmail.com by September 15. If you would like to learn more about Respite Night or the HisAbilities ministry, email Dave Baxter at dbaxter@christcovenant.org.

DivorceCare and GriefShare are support groups facilitated by caring members of our church who understand what you may be going through and want to help. These video seminar series feature some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on divorce and 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. 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. You can join either of these support groups at any time.

DivorceCare will be held Monday evenings, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, started on August 30. You can register for the group at Christ Covenant Church group - DivorceCare.

GriefShare will be held Tuesday afternoons, 3:30 pm-5:00 pm, started on August 31. You can register for the group at Christ Covenant Church group - GriefShare.

Contact John Ramseur at jdamseur@gmail.com with any questions.

The map above with the colored sections shows where the mask-required section is currently located during our morning worship service. These sections also have social distancing. The majority of the sanctuary is mask-optional with no social distancing in the pews.

Registration for all women's Bible studies are open! We invite you to visit christcovenant.org/womens-ministry to see the various Bible study options. We have studies with various levels of time commitment, and studies that meet in the mornings and the evenings. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Caldwell at tcaldwell@christcovenant.org.

Christ Covenant Church is looking to hire childcare providers for Tuesday mornings for the upcoming school year (2021-2022). The position runs September through May, hours are 9:30am - 12pm. Pay is $12/hour. Additional opportunities to work childcare throughout the school year are also be available. For more information, please contact Stephanie Bennett at 704-814-1049 or sbennett@christcovenant.org. 

We invite you to pick up an Envision bookmark found in the pews on Sunday. We are hoping to have 100% of the congregation participate in the Envision capital campaign and are aiming for 70% participation by September. We are currently at 59% right now and the bookmarks are colored in to 50%. We invite you to pick up a bookmark and each time we increase in participation, you can color in your bookmark.

Join us in praying for Envision! We are envisioning having one person praying every day at 5:30 pm through the end of the campaign to pray specifically for the Envision capital campaign. You can sign up by clicking here or by visiting christcovenant.org. We have also included specific ways you can pray for Envision. Would you join us by signing up for one or more days to pray for the Envision capital campaign?

It’s not too late to turn in your pledge card for the Envision Capital Campaign! You can pick up either a booklet or a brochure and a pledge card to learn more about the many upgrades and changes we hope to accomplish through Envision! Both the booklet and the brochure have pledge cards that can be filled out and submitted. Pledge cards can be turned in at the offering boxes located inside the sanctuary at the main, south, north and main balcony exits. You can also make a pledge online at christcovenant.org/envision. We currently have 59% of families participating and $810,984 pledges toward our goal of $1,500,000.

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 2021.