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E-COURIER
NEWS & EVENTS
October 8-14, 2023
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This Week at Christ Covenant | |
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Morning Worship at 10:45 am
"Who Are the 144,000?"
Revelation 7:1-8
Kevin DeYoung
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Evening Worship at 6:00 pm
"Solomon Builds the Temple"
1 Kings 5, 6
Clay Anderson
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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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Wedding Congratulations To:
Brendan Calvert married Sabrina Orchard on September 30, 2023.
Congratulations To:
Kyle and Mycah Rhodes on the birth of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Rhodes.
Jesse and Samantha Salomons on the birth of their son, Reid Ezra Salomons.
Sympathy To:
Bob Medeiros on the loss of his brother, Lionel Medeiros.
Laura Pemberton on the loss of her mother, Marlene Rosenthal Hirsh.
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Weekly and Upcoming Events | | |
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Oct. 11 • No Link or Epic
Oct. 11 • Adult Choir & Orchestra
Oct. 12 • Covenant Day School Open House
Oct. 12 • Screen Strong Student Event
Oct. 13 • Screen Strong Parent Event
Oct. 14 • HisAbilities Respite Night
Oct. 16 • Mom’s Meet Up
Oct. 17 • O Nights - Christ Covenant Church Outreach
Oct. 20 • Cookie Decorating Workshop
Oct. 24 • Monthly Day of Prayer
Oct. 27 • Covenant Day School Open House
Oct. 30 • Girls’ Night Out with Women’s Ministry
Nov. 3-5 • Youth Ministry Fall Retreat
Nov. 11-12 • Faithful Conference with Carl Trueman
Nov. 12 & 19 • Combined Sunday School in the sanctuary
Dec. 3 • Christmas Concert
Dec. 24 • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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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Come and See Covenant
Covenant Day School Open House
October 12, 27 and November 9
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Are you exploring education options for your family? Covenant Day School is a ministry of Christ Covenant Church where students thrive in an educational environment marked by a biblical worldview and academic excellence so that students are equipped to be salt and light for God’s glory. If you’re looking for this approach to education, we encourage you to visit Covenant Day School! There are three upcoming Come See Covenant open house events for you to come and discover if Covenant Day is the right fit for you. Choose from one of three events: Thursday, October 12 (JK-5), Friday, October 27 (JK-5), and Thursday, November 9 (6-12). Space is limited. Reserve your spot by clicking here. | | |
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ScreenStrong
October 12 & 13
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ScreenStrong is an organization that comes alongside parents in learning about the topic of kids and screens. They provide vital information about the impact of screens on kids, as well as solutions to tackle the challenges linked to excessive screen time. ScreenStrong is hosting free events for students on Thursday, October 12 and on for parents on Friday, October 13. To learn more, visit christcovenant.org/screenstrong. | |
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HisAbilities Respite Night
Saturday, October 14, 2023
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HisAbilities Fall Respite Night is Saturday, October 14, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, in the lower level of the Community Life Center (CLC). Respite Night serves parents with children impacted by disabilities or who are living with disability themselves. If you would like to learn more about this family fun event, please email Amy Van Dusen at avandusen@christcovenant.org. | |
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Mom’s Meet Up
Monday, October 16
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All moms are invited to join the Children’s Ministry staff for Mom’s Meet Up! This is a time for moms to chat with each other and build relationships while serving the church! This is a wonderful opportunity to get out and share life with other moms and bless our children’s ministry at the same time. We meet in the B building in room 101 on the 3rd Monday of each month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Join us at our next Mom’s Meet Up on Monday, October 16. Have questions? Contact Amy at awallace@christcovenant.org. | |
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O Night - Christ Covenant Outreach
Tuesday, October 17
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All are welcome to join us Tuesday, October 17, at 7:00 pm, in the lower Community Life Center (CLC). With it getting darker quicker in the fall we will take a break from going out into the community. For O Nights, we will have a few training times to equip us for future discussions with our neighbors. We look forward to seeing you. | |
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Cookie Decorating Workshop
Friday, October 20
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Join Women’s Ministry on Friday, October 20, for a cookie decorating workshop led by our resident cookie expert, Susan Shepherd! Two workshops are available on October 20, one in the morning from 10:00 am - 11:30 am and one in the evening from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Both workshops will take place in the Community Life Center (CLC). Neither workshop will have childcare.
Cost is $15 per person or $25 for two tickets if you invite a friend who does not attend Christ Covenant! The deadline to register for this event is Wednesday, October 11. To register for the morning workshop, click here. To register for the evening workshop, click here.
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Planning Your Funeral
Thursday, November 9
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Over the years, Heritage Funeral Home has served many in the Christ Covenant community. One of their directors will meet with us on Thursday, November 9, at 7:00 pm, in the Community Life Center Chapel (CLC). Heritage Funeral Home staff will discuss planning funerals, prepaying for a burial service, and additional services available during funerals. There will be a questions and answer time. All are welcome to attend. | |
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Faithful Conference
November 11-12, 2023
Meet Our Conference Speaker, Carl Trueman
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Dr. Carl R. Trueman is a Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He earned an M.A. in Classics from the University of Cambridge and a Ph.D. in Church History from the University of Aberdeen. He is the author of more than a dozen books and is the co-host of “The Mortification of Spin” podcast with Todd Pruitt. The podcast is a humorous, informal podcast with engaging and thought-provoking conversations on the challenges facing the Church and the Christian. The podcast is on multiple platforms that can be found at https://mortificationofspin.podbean.com/.
Carl Trueman also contributes to First Things. Firstthings.com publishes thoughtful commentary on vital matters of faith and public life. First Things also publishes a magazine ten times each year, where today’s most influential writers and readers come together to debate the central religious and cultural issues of our time. Carl Trueman is an esteemed church historian and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
We hope you will join us for the Faithful Conference on November 11-12, 2023. Carl Trueman will be speaking on “Strangers in a Strange Land” over four sessions. You can register at faithfulconference.org. The cost is $10 per person, those 18 and younger are free. Paid registrations will receive a $10 off coupon at the bookstore hosted by 10 of Those and a copy of Carl Truman’s book, Strange New World. All registrations must be submitted by Friday, November 10, at noon, to receive the coupon.
We hope you will make plans now to join us for the Faithful Conference!
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Children's Sunday School Spotlight | | |
During Sunday School this morning, all our children from two years-old to fifth grade are learning about Abraham from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook curriculum, from the lesson “God Calls Abram and Makes Him a Promise” on Genesis 11-13. The focus verse for the week is Genesis 12:2, “I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” If you sit near a family with young children, please take a moment to ask the children to share what they learned in Sunday School with you! | | |
Join Our Greeter Ministry | | |
Would you like to join our Greeting Ministry? We need more smiling faces to hold the door open for people to enter our church. We would love to have a stronger substitute list to add to our team. If this is an area where you’d like to serve, please contact Michelle Gustavson at mgustavson@christcovenant.org. | |
A New Resource From Clearly Reformed | | |
The online ministry of our Pastor Kevin, Clearly Reformed, is giving away monthly resources aimed at further developing your walk with the Lord. Please find a free booklet of the most recent article, “3 Indispensable Requirements for Good Preaching,” located in the book nook in the main lobby and visit clearlyreformed.org for thousands of other resources. | |
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. | | | | |
