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E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
August 27-September 2, 2023
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This Week at Christ Covenant | |
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Morning Worship at 10:45 am
"Blessed Are Those Who Hear"
Revelation 1:1-3
Kevin DeYoung
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Evening Worship at 6:00 pm
"Who's On the Throne?"
1 Kings 1:1-27
Tom Groelsema
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You can prepare for worship this week by listening to the music we will be singing. The links below have music playlists of what we will be singing this week!
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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. | |
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Rom 12:15 | | |
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Sympathy To:
Janie Up De Graff on the loss of her brother, Jim Lanier.
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Weekly and Upcoming Events | | |
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August 27 • Fall Sunday School Kickoff with Combined Adult Sunday School
August 30 • Epic and Link Kickoff
August 30 • Adult choir begins
Sept. 3 • First day of adult Sunday School classes and New Member class
Sept. 4 • Church offices closed for Labor Day
Sept. 7 • Trail Life Open House
Sept. 9 • Ministry to Men Fellowship Breakfast
Sept. 11 • Senior adults Joy Singers begins
Sept. 12 • Women’s Ministry Fall Kickoff
Sept. 12 • GriefShare Support Group begins
Sept. 14 • American Heritage Girls Open House
Sept. 19 • O Night - Christ Covenant Outreach Night
Sept. 19 • Caregivers Support Group begins
Sept. 22 • Senior Adult Fall Kickoff Lunch
Sept. 23 • Fall Photos and Fun Festival
Sept. 26 • Monthly Day of Prayer
This list shares special events and various weekly programs. To see all of our events, visit either the full calendar or the news webpage for a complete list of what is happening at Christ Covenant.
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This is the last day to sign up for fall small groups! Grab a promotional card and feel free to come by the information tables found in either the north or main lobbies to learn more!
You can sign up to join a small group by clicking here. We invite you to watch the video below to learn more about small groups, or you can click here to view the video.
At a large and growing church like ours, small groups provide a vital avenue for connecting in fellowship and sharing life with one another as we grow together in Christ. A small group can help a big church feel small. As always, feel free to reach out to our Small Groups Coordinator, Caleb Johnson, with any questions at calebjohnson@christcovenant.org or 704-814-1091.
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Combined Sunday School
Sunday, August 27
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We hope to see each of you this Sunday morning, August 27, at 9:00 am, at our kickoff for Sunday School! We hope that Sunday School this week has the feel of a family reunion as we return from summer break to our fall semester. Use this time to learn about our Sunday School offerings but also to catch up with other members.
We are having a combined Sunday School with all the adults in the sanctuary for our Sunday School Kickoff. All middle and high school students will meet in the lower level of the Community Life Center (CLC). All children from newborn to fifth grade will go to their new classes. Parents can drop off their children before coming to the sanctuary.
Do not miss this exciting kickoff to learn how we can gather & grow together as a church family. We will have a time to gather for fellowship and refreshments in the lobbies of the worship center before the adult Sunday School begins, and we will have a time to grow together as we hear from our Senior Pastor Kevin DeYoung and other staff about the vision of Christ Covenant Church’s Sunday School.
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Registration Open for New Member Class
Register by August 28
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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 September 3. The class will be ten-weeks long meeting 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 28. | |
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Adult Sunday School Classes
Begin Sunday, September 3
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We have a variety of adult classes beginning Sunday, September 3, at 9:00 am, in various locations. Classes will run for ten-weeks. We hope you will find a class that will benefit your relationship with Christ and connect you with others. Below is a list of the adult classes that are available. To read a description of each and to learn the class location, please pick up a Sunday School booklet found on the tables at the entrances into the sanctuary or by clicking here.
- “You, Me and the World We Live In” taught by Dave Baxter & Zach Fulginiti
- “Sketches in Church History: AD 451-1415” taught by Kevin DeYoung
- “The Enchanted World of C.S. Lewis” taught by Doug Falls
- “The New Member Class” taught by Tom Groelsema
- “News of the Hour: An Interactive Exploration of the Gospel of Mark” taught by Matt Linder
- “Growing Deeper Together: Christianity & Liberalism” taught by Blair Smith
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. Have questions? Contact info@christcovenant.org.
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Music Ministry Rehearsal Times
Beginning August 30 & September 3
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Come join us! Invite a friend! To schedule an audition for the adult choir, orchestral instruments, and contemporary instruments please email Liz McNulty at lmcnulty@christcovenant.org. We are looking forward seeing you at rehearsal!
• Youth Choir (8th-12th): Sundays 4:40-5:50 pm in worship center room 201 beginning Sept. 3.
• Children’s Choir (3rd-7th): Sundays 4:40-5:50 pm in worship center room 211 beginning Sept. 3.
• K-2 Choir (kindergarten-2nd): Sundays during evening worship in worship center room 105 beginning Sept. 3 .
• Adult Choir: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm in room worship center room 201 beginning Aug. 30.
• Orchestra: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm in the sanctuary beginning Sept. 6.
• Contemporary band rehearsals are called as needed.
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Trail Life Open House
Thursday, September 7
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Come and join us for our Trail Life Open House on Thursday, September 7, at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Community Life Center (CLC). We will have games and demonstrations lead by our Trailmen showing skills they have learned through Trail Life. This is for boys kindergarten to high school. Have questions, contact Trail Life at membership@traillifenc413.com. | |
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Ministry to Men Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, September 9
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All men ages 16 and older are invited to join us on Saturday, September 9, from 7:00 am – 8:30 am, at Stack’s Kitchen, for the Ministry to Men Fellowship Breakfast! Come for food and fellowship with your brothers in Christ. The only cost is your breakfast. Sign up today by clicking here. | |
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Women's Ministry Fall Kickoff
Tuesday, September 12
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All are invited to Christ Covenant Women’s Ministry’s annual Fall Kickoff, which is Tuesday, September 12, from 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm, in the Community Life Center (CLC). The theme this year is Game Day Kickoff, so come dressed in your favorite team jersey! We will enjoy delicious game day food food and fellowship. We will hear from Angela Pacey about Christ Covenant’s ministry to Afghan refugee families in our community. We will also hear about Women’s Ministry for the year ahead!
If you would like to support the church’s ministry to Afghans, please consider bringing a pack of diapers (size 2 and up), a pack of wipes, Walmart gift card, or Harris Teeter gift card. These will be used to help refugees get settled in their new homes!
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Caregivers & GriefShare - Fall Support Groups
Beginning Tuesday, September 12 & 19
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Our support groups are facilitated by caring members of our church who understand what you may be going through and want to help. These groups feature weekly devotional materials and group discussions designed to draw you closer to God and provide comfort.
GriefShare will be held Tuesday evenings, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, September 12 through December 12. There will be an orientation session at 6:30 pm on September 5, in the Youth House Conference Room located at 344 Covenant Church Lane. You can register for the GriefShare group at GriefShare.org.
Caregivers will be held Tuesday evenings, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm, starting on September 19, in the CDS Conference room in the A building that is located next to the church office. The group will study Ambushed by Grace by Shelley Beach. To register for the group contact Gaylene Scheide at gscheide@christcovenant.org.
If you have a family member or friend outside of the church that is mourning the loss of a loved one, please encourage them to join our groups as well.
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American Heritage Girls Open House
Thursday, September 14
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American Heritage Girls Troop 0800 is holding an Open House on Thursday, September 14, in the Community Life Center rooms 1 and 2, from 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm. American Heritage Girls is a Christian based scout program, available to all girls between the ages of 5 and 18. At the Open House, girls are invited to enjoy a night of games, snacks, and crafts. Interested in coming? Sign up by clicking here. Our troop is also looking for adults willing to volunteer to invest in our girls and share the love of Christ. Contact us at christcovenantahg@outlook.com if you wish to talk more about this opportunity. | |
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Fall Photos and Fun Festival
Saturday, September 23
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We hope you are inviting your friends and neighbors in the community to our outreach event, Fall Photos & Fun Festival, on Saturday, September 23, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Invitational cards for you to use can be found on all the tables going into the sanctuary. We also hope you are making plans to join us for this fun-filled day! Click here to learn more! | |
Volunteer with Children's Ministry | | |
In May we shared our prayer that God would provide the 250+ volunteers that we need for this coming year by July 31. God has sent us over 200 volunteers already, and we are almost fully staffed for the upcoming year. We are still praying for nine empty spots during the 9:00 am Sunday School hour, one team leader during the 9:00 am Sunday School hour, and nineteen empty spots during the 10:45 am worship hour. If you think that one of these roles could be for you, please email Abigail at acerrato@christcovenant.org as soon as possible as we are hoping to be fully staffed in the next week. | | |
Volunteers Needed for HisAbilities Fall Respite Night | | |
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Christ Covenant’s HisAbilities ministry needs volunteers for our upcoming Fall Respite Night, Saturday, October 14, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, in the lower level of the Community Life Center (CLC). This is an opportunity to come alongside Christ Covenant families impacted by disability by providing a few hours of respite for parents while their children are cared for and engaged by a team of volunteers providing a safe environment with a variety of fun activities! Volunteers must be a member of Christ Covenant, but no experience with disabilities is needed to serve and our volunteers find the evening to be a rich blessing and a great time to make encouraging connections with this special part of our church body!
Respite Night serves parents with children impacted by disabilities or who are living with disability themselves. Training resources will be provided to our volunteers, and we work to make sure our volunteers are serving in a capacity in which they are comfortable. If you would like to serve or learn more about this opportunity, please email Amy Van Dusen at avandusen@christcovenant.org. The deadline for volunteer registration is Friday, September 22.
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Women’s Bible Study Registration is Open! | | |
Women’s fall Bible study registration is open! There are options for daytime and evening studies as well as weekly and monthly studies. Childcare is offered for certain daytime studies. Visit the Women’s Ministry webpage to learn more. | | |
Pickup Basketball Fellowship and Outreach | | |
Men's Ministry is starting Pickup Basketball Fellowship and Outreach this spring. We are playing Saturday mornings from 8:00 am - 10:00 am in Christ Covenant's Aux Gym located in the A building (next to the playground). If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Robby Bell at robbybell30@gmail.com for more information.
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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 2023.
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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 ChristCovenant.org or YouTube. | | | | |
