Christ Covenant Community Church
Weekly Email Update  
August 4th       
"To see Jesus Christ transforming people through 
grace and truth into Christ-like relationships."
Sunday Sermon
Training for Life 
Hebrews 12:3-17 
New Christ Covenant Website 
The address is the same, but the site is totally redesigned.  Click here or go to www.4cfxbg.org  
Mark Your Calendars!!
We have a lot going on over the coming weeks. Here are some dates to keep in mind:
8/2-Potomac Nats baseball
8/18-New Generation Meal for Homeless
8/18 - Baptisms at Old Mill Park
8/26-Welcome breakfast for Salem Elem. staff
9/8-Student Welcome back cookout at 5044 Plank Rd.
Condolences to Jim and Beverley Bouchard at the death of Jim's sister
Veronia Rothe, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27th at Oliver Woods Retirement Center, surrounded by her family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at
Thanks so much for your help!!
Serving in Children's Ministry this week:
Nursery - Mark and Caitlin Coleman
Preschool - Ashley Maness
Elementary - Elyse Coleman
A Tale of Two Lunches - Tullian Tchividjian

I was sixteen when my parents kicked me out of the house. What started out as run-of-the-mill adolescent rebellion in my early teens had, over the course of a few short years, blossomed into a black hole of disrespect and self-centeredness that was consuming the entire family....

 

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An excerpt from forthcoming book One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World

 

Potomac Nationals Baseball Game Aug 2
Church wide trip to see the Potomac Nats play TONIGHT! The game starts at 7:05pm, and we will meet at 5044 Plank Rd at 5:30pm to carpool. Visit our facebook page or the Potomac Nats website for more info. Cost of ticket is $11.  If you have not yet signed up but would still like to go, you can purchase tickets online or at the stadium.
 Meal for Homeless with New Generation
Christ Covenant will be partnering again with New Generation Ministries to provide a meal for Fredericksburg's homeless on Sunday, August 18th. There are many ways you can be involved, and we need your help! Please click here to view our current needs and sign up. Visit 4cfxbg.org to learn more about Christ Covenant's partnership with New Generation.
 Baptism in the River - August 18 @ 5 pm
Plans are underway for a Worship Service at Old Mill Park that will include baptisms in the nearby Rappahannock River.  We will meet at Shelter E at 5 pm.  Please contact Pastor Bill by email if you want to be included in the baptism.
Urgent need for Blood Donors!
Blood Drive Sunday, August 11th. 
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage of blood, due to significantly fewer donations than expected so far this summer. You have an opportunity to help by attending the blood drive at Resurrection Lutheran Church from 8am - 1pm on Sunday August 11th. Visit the Red Cross website to sign up or find another donation site near you. Walk ins welcome and needed!!
 
Quarterly Financial Snapshot
Second Quarter of 2013
   Month of June 2013(Numbers Rounded)
     Income: $10,410
     Expenses: $11,775
   January Thru June 2013 (Numbers Rounded)
     Income: $70,885
     Expenses: $78,050

As you can see, we have accumulated a deficit of income to expenses in the first three months of 2013. Though we are able to cover this with previously accumulated reserves, the Steering Committee has carefully reviewed our expenses and will continue to monitor both income and expenses in the coming months in order to keep finances balanced.

Specifically:
-Continue with weekly savings of $250 for "Next Step Fund" to accumulate finances for future location.
-Continue setting aside 10% of weekly General Fund giving for Missions, Benevolence and Congregational Care emergencies.
-Drop planned mass mailings to surrounding neighborhoods.
-Drop EPC support from General Fund expense and return to Benevolence Fund

These steps would reduce projected expenses for remainder of the year by nearly $5,000

Your ongoing support, prayer and commitment of the body at Christ Covenant is appreciated. 
"Our vision is to see Jesus transforming people through grace and truth into Christ-like relationships."