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"Pizza and Progress Report"
This Sunday - 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. If you didn't get a chance to sign up for a salad or dessert, do so on our online form here.
Click Here to read more about this event.
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Jail Ministry Celebration
Jan. 26th - 6 pm
On Saturday, January 26, 2013, the Christian Brothers and Sisters Transition Programs (CBTP/CSTP) will hold their 2nd Annual Jail Ministry Celebration Night. The celebration will be held at the Salvation Army Church, 821 Lafayette Boulevard (across from the 7-11) in downtown Fredericksburg.
We will start in the church sanctuary at 6:00 p.m. for a one-hour program. Afterwards, we will have refreshments and a time for fellowship in the Salvation Army Fellowship Hall downstairs.
We have just begun our 5th year as a jail ministry. We look forward to sharing with you God's blessings on the ex inmates within the last year(s) and our vision the Lord has shown us for the future.
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NOLA 2013
Spring Break of Service
New Orleans, LA
April 1-6
 | | 2012 NOLA Mission - Video Of Last Year's Trip |
Click Here for General Information Document
Click Here for a downloadable Application Form.
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Summer Mission Yard Sale
March 9 at Christ Covenant 5044 Plank Rd
Your "Well-Loved-But-No-Longer-Needed" Items could help teach a child to read, rebuild a house for an elderly widow, cultivate an urban garden! Your dishes or furniture or clothes can do that if you save them and donate them to Christ Covenant's Summer Mission Yard Sale.
Contact Tina Bell by email if you can help, have a question or need your items picked up right away.
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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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Spotsy Wylidlife
Spotsylvania Wyldlife will be starting back up on Wednesday, January 30th. This is a change from their normal Tuesday meetings. They will still be meeting at 7pm at the church location. If you know anyone interested in getting involved with this local middle school ministry, please visit their Facebook Page for more info, or contact Lauren Lasalle for more information.
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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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Sunday Sermon
Guest Preacher:
Cliff Wright |
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Student Ministry Update
The CC Student Ministry will be meeting this week! Join us Sunday night (the 27th) at the home of the Dallas' from 6pm to 8pm to continue our study. Next Friday, February 1st there will be a game night for the students at the church.
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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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Supper Groups
Supper groups will be starting up again soon. Get in touch with Allison Webb for more details and to get added to the list. |
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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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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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Cloud of Witnesses
EPC Leadership Training
Intended to equip lay people with a broad knowledge of the Christian Faith, we will use the Leadership Training Guide developed by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church for training of Elders. Even if you never expect to serve as an Elder, you will benefit from this deep and systematic grounding in the faith. It's a chance to study, learn and interact with others, to join with the Cloud of Witnesses who have run the race of faith before us. |
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