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NOLA 2013
Spring Break of Service
It's time to start getting ready for our 2013 Nola Mission trip! We have the chance to go over Spring Break: April 1 thru 6, but need to get busy to be ready.
Preliminary Info Meeting
This Sunday - 1/20 @ 5 pm
Church Building - 5044 Plank
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Contact Pastor Bill by email if you have questions, ideas or will be unable to make this meeting.
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Finance Update
2012 End of Year Financial Snapshot
(Numbers Rounded)
December 2012 Income: $13,390
December 2012 Expenses: $12,000
2012 Income: $158,000
2012 Expenses: $154,550
Next Step December 2012: $950
Next Step Balance: $11,900
2012 Benevolence/Missions Distributed: $8,280
2012 Congregational Care Distributed: $3,280
From the beginning, Christ Covenant has set aside approximately 10% of our General Offerings for the purpose of Benevolance/Missions - support of ministries outside of Christ Covenant like Young Life, InterVarsity, Fredericksburg Food Bank, Salvation Army, Paul Stefan Home and others.
Congregational Care - Unexpected needs for the people of Christ Covenant.
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New Year's Bible Reading
 There are always an abundance of helpful blog postings regarding Bible reading at this time of year. Here are my favorites: Reading The Bible in 2013 - Justin Taylor A great over view of resources: Read on...I'm a Mom of Little People - Johanna By a mom for moms, but a GREAT reminder of the real point of Bible reading. Read on...How Not To Read Your Bible in 2013 - Matt Smethhurst - Reminding us to "keep the main thing the main thing." Read On...Click Here to learn more about Covenant Renewal 2013, including an abundance of resources for Bible Reading and prayer. |
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UMW Intervarsity
Urbana Update
Jesus invites us into relationship with Him and to be a part of His purposes and His mission in this world! And we want Mary Washington to know that reality. We got back from Urbana on New Year's and it was an incredible week. Here are some thoughts from a couple of the UMW students that went to Urbana: LeLe: I learned a lot of little things that helped me see a bigger picture of what Jesus calls us into, mainly from the the Urban Poverty track and the sports ministry seminars. I realized the opportunities are endless and it was just a great, unexpected, amazing life-choice ever experienced!Click Here to read more. |
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Meet Shawn Stewart
 Shawn is new Recruitment Coordinator for the EPC's Engage 2025 World Outreach Initiative. Our goal: To recruit, equip and send ten church planting teams to Muslim people groups with no current Christian witness by 2025. Shawn was a key support in getting our 2012 New Orleans Mission trip organized and implemented. Christ Covenant will be a part of Shawn's financial support in his new position Read more about Shaw, Engage 2025 and World Outreach in the EPC by Clicking Here for the latest issue of Globe Magazine.
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2012 Giving Statements for IRS
Giving Statements are available:
1) Beverley Bouchard will be available after worship to download and print out a statement upon request for the first two Sundays in January.
2) Online at the "ChurchBook" portion of the church website. Click Here, then log in, and click "Go to my profile" near the top right corner of the page. Click the "Financial" tab from below your address information and picture. Under the "Printable Statements" column, choose "Giving Statement." In the "Giving Statements" window, use the drop-down menus to choose the appropriate filters - ie. under "Date Range" choose "Quick Date Range --> This year" to get a statement for 2012, and it will produce a report that can be printed or saved as a .pdf file.
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Sunday Sermon
Covenant Renewal 2013
The Roots That Bear Fruit
Psalm 1
John 15:3-5
This Sunday completes our time of Covenant Renewal for 2013. As a rsponse of worship towards the end of this Sunday's service, everyone will have the opportunity to write down their Grace Goals for the new year and return them in an offering plate. They will be kept safe for next year, when we will have the opportunity to once again look back and then look forward for the Father's next steps in our journey.
Click Here for a downloadable 2013 Grace Goal form.
Click Here to learn more about Covenant Renewal 2013. |
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"Pizza and Progress Report"
January 27
Lunch from Mama's!
Time together!
We'll order out and stay for a meal together following worship. After that, a brief "Annual Progress Report" on life and ministry at Christ Covenant. Watch for sign-up for salads and desserts this Sunday.
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Coffee & Friends
Sundays at 10:15
Every Sunday morning at 10:15 we have fresh brewed coffee or tea, juice for the kids and a s ome munchie. Make it your time to connect and be ready for worship at 10:30. |
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Leyda Bouchard Memorial Blood Drive
February 9
 As we all look to the New Year, we, as a family, are specifically looking to February 9th as that is the day for Leyda's memorial Blood Drive. Please click on the link to make an appointment.
We are very thankful to Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church for joining with us and allowing us to use their space for the drive. Last year we had gift cards from Chic Fil A and birthday cake from Paul's Bakery.....I wonder what we will be able to share this year!?
Click here for the brochure.
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Post-Abortion Bible Study
The Fredericksburg Pregnancy Center is offering a 12-week post-abortion Bible Study. "Forgiven and Set Free" will begin on Thursday evenings and Monday mornings. You may chose which time is best for you. Please RSVP so we have enough materials for all attendees. For more information about the study, visit their site. |
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Dinner for Homeless
New Generation Outreach
Volunteer Coordinator NeededWe have the opportunity with New Generation Outreach (Folks who led worship on November 11) to join them by serving meal for approximately 80 people on one Sunday afternoon every other month beginning February 17. They have experience and recipes, we need to identify a single-point-of-contact coordinator to lead the congregation in meeting this need. If you would like to know more or serve in this way, contact Pastor Bill by email. |
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Take A Pen,
& Give It Away!
Sort of like a message in a bottle! We have Christ Covenant pens engraved with contact information that you can pick up at any service. Take several. Give them away. Leave them with the wait staff when you pay for lunch or sign for your credit card. Hand them out to invite someone to Christ Covenant. How creative can we be?!?
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