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THE E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
May 2-8, 2021
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This Week at Christ Covenant |
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Worship is offered both in person and livestream.
Please sign up if you plan to attend in person by clicking one of the boxes below. Children's programs are available for ages 0-2 years during the 9:00 am morning service and 0-4 years old at the 10:45 am morning service. There are no children's programs during evening worship at this time.
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Sunday Morning | 9am & 10:45am
"The Judge of All the Earth
Will do What is Right"
Genesis 18:16-33
Kevin DeYoung
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Sunday Evening| 6:00pm
"Grace for the Humble"
James 4:6-12
Tom Groelsema
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Download a worship bulletin to follow and sing along!
Each bulletin is printable upon downloading.
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Rom 12:15
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Sympathy to:
Margo Hartjes on the loss of her husband, Roger Hartjes.
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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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Pledge Sunday is This Sunday, May 2
Envision Capital Campaign
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This Sunday is our Pledge Card Sunday 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 used and submitted. We will have a designated time during morning worship to give you and your family an opportunity to bring your pledges forward. Pledge cards can also be turned in at any time in the offering boxes located inside the sanctuary by the main exits on the south, north and main parts of the sanctuary. You can also make a pledge online at christcovenant.org/envision. |
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An email with a message from our Senior Pastor Kevin DeYoung was sent on Thursday, April 29. If you missed it, you can read the email by clicking here. The video message from Pastor Kevin about Pledge Sunday is below. |
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Envision Campaign & Your Family
Pick up a Bank for your Family on May 2
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We want to give our children an opportunity to participate in the Envision Campaign. On
May 2 when you turn in your pledge card, stop by any of the doors and pick up a bank for your family! Once you get it home, decorate it together and then brainstorm ways that your child/children can earn some coins this summer! Bring your full bank back on August 29 as we kick off the new year!
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Construction Is Happening on Campus |
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When you arrive on campus, you will see protective fencing surrounding the areas of construction. The map to the left is to help inform you where parts of our parking lot and campus will be blocked off. For your safety, we ask that you do not cross the construction fencing once it is on campus.
The entrance to the North Lobby will be blocked off by construction fencing, so when you are coming into the worship center, please use the main entrance, the south entrance or the back entrance. The restrooms on the south side are closed, but the restrooms on the north side are open. Also, you will still have access to the children’s check-in, to the North Lobby, and the restrooms on the north side of
the worship center.
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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 – Prayer for the individuals involved with constructing the improvements – for their safety, for their welfare, for them to feel welcome on campus, for them to be blessed. (Psalm 4:8)
- The Church – Prayer for thanksgiving as we look back and remember God’s Favor to us as a church . (Psalm 105:1)
- The Mission – Prayer that the improvements would express our love for each other, especially for those that will especially benefit from the covered drop-off and other access improvements. (Psalm 68:5)
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Sunday School Opportunities |
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In Person Sunday School |Wednesday Nights
Resolving Everyday Conflict
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We all have conflict. This past year has especially seen a lot of conflict in our culture. Conflict can take the shape of a tense conversation, or difficulties with a colleague, or online disagreement, or, more seriously, marital or inter-personal strife. Regardless, we look for answers and practical solutions to these challenges. Utilizing material developed by Peacemaker Ministries, this course unpacks through teaching and discussion what the Bible has to say about conflict and relationships, covering: the root cause of conflict; when to overlook an offense; what makes a good apology; what forgiveness really means; how to deal with difficult people; and more. This class is in-person Wednesday nights meeting April 14-May 26 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in room 110 of the Covenant Day High School with teachers Wade Byrum and Ray Gillis. Please enter the high school through the main doors. |
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New Member Class | May 7-8, 2021
Deadline to Register is Friday, April 30
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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. This spring we will have a special two-day New Member Class on May 7-8, 2021. If you are interested in attending, please contact Michelle Gustavson at mgustavson@christcovenant.org. |
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Men's Retreat | May 14-16, 2021
Deadline to Register is Friday, May 7
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What gives you heartburn? For most men it’s stress over work, paying bills, chasing success, their marriage, or how their favorite sports team is performing. Luke tells us that when two followers were with Jesus on the Emmaus road their hearts burned. There are many things that may cause us heartburn, but there’s only one person our hearts should burn for. Join us on the Men’s Retreat to learn how to free our hearts to burn for Jesus with Pastor Tom Groelsema as the speaker and Gavin Billings as the worship leader.
Two nights is $144 and a one-night stay is $100. Rates include a shared room, four meals (3 meals for a one-night stay), planned group activity, and a bonfire. Hotel-style accommodations. Learn more and register by clicking here. Registration deadline is May 7.
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Save the Date
Congregational Meeting on June 6
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The Session has called a congregational meeting for the purpose of voting on officer candidates and returning sabbatical officers. It will be held on Sunday, June 6, immediately following morning worship services. Please note that those who attend morning worship in-person on Sunday, June 6, will be voting on these nominees. We will not have online or advance voting available. We look forward to your participation in electing new officers. Candidate biographies will be available to review by mid-May. |
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Save the Date to Celebrate
Bernie Lawrence on June 27, 2021
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We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating Pastor Bernie Lawrence on Sunday, June 27, during the evening worship service and having a reception for him immediately following worship in the Community Life Center (CLC). We hope you will save the date and make plans to celebrate Pastor Bernie Lawrence, who was our Senior Associate Pastor and who served Christ Covenant Church for thirty years. |
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Sign ups to attend in person on Sunday, May 9 will be available on Sunday, May 2 at noon.
You can sign up by clicking one of the boxes below. Children's programs are available for ages 0-2 years during the 9:00 am morning service and 0-4 years old at the 10:45 am morning service. There are no children's programs during evening worship at this time.
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Morning Summer Bible Study | Samuel, Forerunner to the King
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God called Samuel as prophet to bring His people out of the dark, chaotic time of the judges to establish a monarchy. Although an earthly king to rule under Him was part of God’s plan, the rebellious people demanded a king for the wrong reasons, rejecting God as their King. Samuel was used to prepare the Israelites to receive the anointed king, the throne and dynasty of King David. Through the line of David came the ultimate king, King Jesus.
As we study passages from 1&2 Samuel it can give encouragement, seeing God was still at work during a dark time in history to bring about His plan of salvation fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
We can evaluate our own lives - our loyalty and devotion to King Jesus. Does my life reflect that He is supreme ruler as my King, or have I placed other things on the throne in my life?
Join this Bible study on Tuesday Mornings, meeting June 8 - July 6, from 10:00-11:30am in the Community Life Center Chapel. This Bible study is free. Register today by clicking here.
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Evening Summer Bible Study | Communicable Attributes of God |
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Please join us for a 6-week study of the communicable attributes of God…Those attributes that the Lord shares with human beings to at least some degree. For the months of June, July and August we will be sending out a 5 day devotional looking at a different attribute each week. Our Bible study teaching will center around the attribute that is being studied that week.
This study will be taught by a team of teachers. We look forward to a time of fellowship, delicious summer snacks, great teaching, and round table discussions.
Please plan to join us and invite your friends!!
Dates for the classes are Tuesday Evenings June 8, 15, 29 and July 6, 13, & 20 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Community Life Center Rooms 1-4. The cost is free. You can register now for this Bible study by clicking here. |
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We have a supported worker couple that will be spending time in Charlotte from May 21 - August 30. They are in need of a car while they are in town for these 3 months. They will also be using the car to make a few trips that are 2 - 4 hours away from Charlotte. If you have a car that you could let this supported worker couple borrow, please contact please contact Karen Chambers at kchambers@Christcovenant.org. |
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Housing Need for RTS Students |
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Have you ever considered renting a room, garage apartment, or house to a seminary student? RTS Charlotte has incoming students that are looking for affordable housing in Charlotte this coming summer and fall. If you are interested and have availability to help a student, please contact Kristen Schonover at kschonover@rts.edu.
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RTS Spring Bookstore Sale |
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Wellinghall Books and Coffee at RTS is having a Spring sale from May 5 to May 19. Selected items & select Bibles are 50% off. Additional select books are 40% off. Stop by the RTS bookstore for coffee and a new book or two! Their hours are as follows:
Monday 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fridays 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Current opportunities at Christ Covenant include:
• Pastor of Evangelism & Mobilization
- Pastor/Director of Youth Ministry
- Human Resources Generalist
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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