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THE E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
July 4-10, 2021
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This Week at Christ Covenant |
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Worship on Sunday, July 4 |
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We will have one worship service at 10:45 am. If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you will join us on the livestream. Children's programs are available for 0-4 years old. There are no children's programs during evening worship at this time.
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Sunday Morning | 10:45 am
"You Can't Put God in a Box"
1 Samuel 5:1-12
Kevin DeYoung
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Sunday Evening| 6:00 pm
"Obedient in Everything"
2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Kevin DeYoung
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To download and/or print the bulletin for worship this Sunday,
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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. |
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In Appreciation of Mark Davis |
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After much reflection and prayer, Mark Davis, Covenant Day School’s Head of School, announced that he will be retiring from CDS after the 2021-2022 school year. During his decade-long tenure as Head of School, Mark’s exemplary leadership and steadfast commitment to the mission of providing education marked by a biblical worldview, academic excellence and fiscal responsibility have made a transformational and lasting impact on the CDS community. The Board is grateful for his significant contributions. He will be sorely missed.
The Board of Trustees has established a Head of School Search Committee which will begin meeting and will be in communication with the CDS community via email and a Head of School website later this summer.
The Board is thankful for Mark’s impact on our school, from his Christ-focused perspective as a leader to his demonstrated success across our school during his tenure. We look forward to celebrating Mark during the upcoming school year and building upon his rich legacy for years to come. Covenant Day School is a ministry of Christ Covenant.
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Ministry Highlight: Metanoia Prison Ministry |
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“Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them,
and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.” Hebrews 13:3
On Sunday morning our deacons are asking you to consider a gift to the Deacons Fund that can be used in support of our most comprehensive ministry to prisoners and offered by sister churches throughout our denomination, the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA). Metanoia Prison Ministries offers churches like ours the opportunity to develop a discipleship and outreach ministry for prisoners in our own communities. Metanoia equips church members for valuable ministry initiatives, using carefully crafted tools for an all-inclusive ministry that brings the Gospel, discipling, and reintegration guidance to prisoners. Correspondence courses are offered to prisoners by our churches, using the curriculum Metanoia has commissioned and provides. They represent biblical study in the reformed tradition, and they take the student from the very basics of the faith to advanced levels building lesson on lesson.
The one-to-one work of Metanoia is done by people just like us who serve as volunteer Instructors corresponding with prisoners or as visiting mentors who work with prisoners as they reintegrate into the community. Metanoia provides curricula, training, and logistical coordination for all volunteers. Any adult Christian can serve as an instructor. This ministry was not interrupted by the pandemic.
If you have a heart for helping others grow in Christ and would appreciate a ministry opportunity that will work with your flexible schedule and can be done from home, learn more by clicking here or call our missions office to find fellow members who are already serving as volunteers. If you are not able to volunteer but understand the value of prison ministries, we encourage your gift. Most importantly, your prayers for Metanoia and the students who are enrolled in Bible studies right now are essential for real ministry success. Please pray for changed lives and God’s glory in making all things new. |
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Summer Online Sunday School |
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We gain encouragement and worthy models of faith when we look to those who have followed Christ before us. In June and July we get to hear from our pastors about the lives of various Christian men and women and what we can learn from them today. This week Dr. Drew Martin, Senior Pastor at West Charlotte Church, brings us an online Sunday School about Francis J. Grimké. You can find this Sunday School class on our YouTube, Vimeo , Facebook or christcovenant.org/christian-biographies/. |
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Come Meet the Petrou Family,
Our Supported Workers from Athens, Greece
Sunday, July 11
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All are invited to meet Erik & Hara Petrou, two of our supported workers. As well as planting Breath of Life Church in Neos Kosmos, Athens, Greece, Erik is working on his MDiv through RTS Charlotte, and Hara is working on her Masters in Psychology. The Lord is doing many things in Athens through the work of the Petrous’ and their church and ministry. Join us next Sunday evening, July 11, after the evening worship service in the Community Life Center (CLC) for a time of dessert and fellowship as we get to meet the Petrou family and learn about their ministry in Greece. |
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New Member Class
Register by August 22
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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 August 29. The class will be 6 number of weeks from 9:00 am – 10:20 am. If you are interested in attending, please contact Michelle Gustavson at mgustavson@christcovenant.org to register by August 22. |
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Registering your Child for Fall Sunday School |
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We are excited to be planning a Fall Sunday School Kick-off for all ages on August 29 with a return to in-person Sunday School. Since we have not had Sunday School in-person for some time, we are asking all families to register their children for Fall Sunday School. This will greatly help our Children’s ministry know how to plan and how to staff all children’s programs. We also ask that you register each child entering fifth grade and younger online by clicking here. We are looking forward to having your child back in children’s Sunday School! |
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Volunteers Needed for American Heritage Girls |
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Our church is excited to have the American Heritage Girls ministry as an opportunity for our church members to serve and connect. American Heritage Girls is the premier Christ-centered girl leadership program for girls ages 5-18. Girls meet in units divided by age and participate in a comprehensive program that includes badge work, outdoor activities, character development, Bible teaching, social activities, and just plain girl fun! Volunteers are needed to serve in weekly squad leadership positions for all ages, monthly Bible study and servant leadership positions, as well as for sharing special jobs and skill sets. Our mission statement for Troop NC 0800 is “To shepherd young women leaders to know God and make Him known, by offering biblically based, life-broadening experiences in a friendly, fun, safe, and encouraging troop community.” Our troop meets on Thursdays from 6:45-8:15. We would love to have you join us. If you would like to know more, please contact us at christcovenantahg@outlook.com. |
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Envision Capital Campaign |
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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 49% of families participating and $740,914 pledges toward our goal of $1,500,000. |
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Ways to pray for Envision |
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We invite you to join us in praying for our upcoming Envision Capital Campaign. Here are specific ways you can join us in prayer:
- The Project – That work would proceed at a good pace to allow use of these welcome additions (Psalm 90:17).
- The Church – That we would as a body embrace the call of “70 by September” and see 70% member participation.” (Ephesians 4:16)
- The Mission – As we see concrete and steel in their right places, we would be able to see people being cared for and drawn to Christ through these physical means (Psalm 84:10).
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Senior Adults Fall Retreat |
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Registration is open for the Senior Adults Fall Retreat on October 5-8, 2021 at the Bonclarken Conference Center with guest speaker Dr. Paul Engle. Come and meet new friends and get re-acquainted with old friends as we enjoy time in the mountains with each other and the Lord. Single rooms cost $299, and double rooms cost $185 per person. Cost for couples is $370. Cost includes room, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, and retreat incidental costs. Full payment is due by August 31. Make checks payable to Christ Covenant Church with ‘Senior Adult Retreat’ written in the memo line, and either mail (to Lucille Ruths c/o Christ Covenant) or give to Lucille. If you have any questions, please contact Lucille Ruths at either 704-846-4074 or lmruths@gmail.com. |
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Remember your Name Tag on Sundays |
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Name tags help us all to learn faces & names. Also, if a guest needs help or directions, they are more likely to ask someone wearing a name tag.
We hope you’ll remember to wear your name tags on Sundays! If you have lost yours, come to the information desk in the main lobby to request a new one. We are happy to help!
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Current opportunities at Christ Covenant include:
Pastor/Director of Youth Ministry
Covenant Day School is currently accepting applications for several new roles in both academic and administrative departments. To learn more or to apply online, click here.
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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 2021.
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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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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 our homepage ChristCovenant.org, Facebook, YouTube, or Vimeo
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