For our special/monthly communion offering today, our deacons have selected the Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC), 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 Queen City 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 Queen City Newborn Care 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 Queen City 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.

Please place all special/monthly communion offering gifts in an envelope (found in pews) and label it ‘Special Communion Offering’ and include the name of the ministry before placing your gift in one of the tithe boxes located inside the sanctuary at our main doors in the north, south and toward the main lobby. You can also give online by clicking here. Thank you for your gift!

We hope you are looking forward to a new Sunday School semester with new class offerings. All Sunday School classes begin at 9:00 am. We have a variety of classes. Our classes will run on a 13-week, 7-week or 6-week schedule, as noted in each description in the Sunday School booklet that can be found in the worship center. You can also read about the classs offerings on our website by clicking here. We hope you will find a class that will benefit your relationship with Christ and connect you with others.

Our pastors are looking forward to hosting a time of fellowship and prayer each Sunday morning as we begin class. Regular discipleship and fellowship is a vital part of learning to stand on truth and walk in grace together. If you have any questions about Sunday School, please email info@christcovenant.org.

The New Member Class is for adults and students 9th grade and above who wish to join Christ Covenant Church. Our Senior Pastor, Kevin DeYoung teaches this class, which covers church history, reformed theology, worship, what it means to be a member of Christ Covenant and practical pointers for being a part of a big church. 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 16, 2022. The class will meet for 6 weeks from 9:00 am – 10:20 am. If you are interested in attending, please contact Barry Peterson at bfpeterson@christcovenant.org to register by January 9.

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 an informational session on Tuesday, January 18, at 7:00 pm in the Community Life Center Chapel. Email Bob at bgoudzwaard@christcovenant.org for more details or questions.

Registration is open for those who would like to jump into one of our Bible studies this winter or spring! Our Thursday morning study in particular is designed to be entered at any point throughout the year. Childcare is available for select daytime studies! We hope that you will consider joining us as we study God’s Word this year! Visit https://christcovenant.org/womensbiblestudies/ to learn more about each study and to register.

Officer Nominations are open! 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 2022). The nomination form gives additional attributes of elder and deacon to consider as you are thinking of men in the congregation that will serve our church well. Forms are available at the Guest Center in the Worship Center or online by clicking here. Nominations will be received until Sunday, January 23. Thank you!