Christ Covenant Community Church
Weekly Email Update  
September 8th         
"To see Jesus Christ transforming people through 
grace and truth into Christ-like relationships."
Sunday Sermon
Shaped By Purpose
Luke 9:23-25;
John 15:12-17
Mark Your Calendars!!
Dates to keep in mind:
9/6 - Student Ministry Game Nite
9/8-Church cookout at 5044 Plank Rd.
10/5-FXBG Pregnancy Center Walk/Run for Life
Thanks so much for your help!!
Serving in Children's Ministry this week:
Nursery- Edith Eldred & Webbs
Preschool - Lisa Boyer
Elementary - Gaby Victoria and Derry Garcia
Student MC
Upcoming Activities
9/6 - Game night at Christ Covenant 7pm
9/15 - First MC meeting, Dallas' home 6pm

See Sebastian Bouchard for more info. 
Women's Morning
Bible Study
We will be starting September 10th, meeting on Tuesdays from 9 to 11am at Christ Covenant. Child care is available. We are studying Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break, by Kelly Minter. Hope you can join us - contact Beverley Bouchard or Allison Webb for details!
 
Walk/Run for Life
October 5, 9:30am
You can register now for the Pregnancy Center Walk for Life, and start collecting sponsors! Feel free to contact Robin Huff with any questions.
Got A Question?
Let's Grab Lunch
I'm thankful for the response I've had for our current sermon series on Marriage.  Questions, comments and even disagreements have all been insightful and helpful.  I've decided to build more opportunity for that, so I plan to be available for lunch with anyone and everyone after Worship Service:  We'll just head down to Mama's for a sandwich and more relaxed interaction.  Your questions, follow-up and comments are invited.  Just let me know after the service, and I'll make sure there is a seat for you.
Thanks, Pastor Bill
Female Pen Pals For
Women Inmates At
Rappahannock Jail
A need has been identified through our jail ministry partners for women "on the outside" to correspond with women "on the inside" at the Rappahannock Jail.  There is a brief interview and training seminar with guidelines for people willing to be a friend while time is being served. Contact Pastor Bill by email if you would like to know more.
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
Perspectives is a 15 week class on missions that helps believers from all walks of life see how they can get threaded into God's story of redeeming people from every tribe, tongue and nation to Himself. It can be taken for seminary, college or dual-enrollment credit for students of several ages. Find out more here .

Christ Covenant will host this class, beginning January 8th.
 
  
All-Church Cook Out
This Sunday, September 8th!
Everyone Welcome 
Summer is over, classes have begun.  It's the perfect time to renew relationships and welcome everyone to Christ Covenant.  Join us for a cook out in the lot behind our building on Sunday, directly after the worship service.

Find out more on the Christ Covenant website by clicking 4cfxbg.org

We Still Have Need For:
  • Salads, Desserts, Fixin's, Chips
  • Help With Setting Up Table, Clean Up

Click Here to sign up using a simple online form.  

 

Thanks for your help!!     

 Supper Groups are Back this Fall!
RSVP by September 7th!
The idea of supper groups is to provide an opportunity for all of us to get to know each other better in a fun, informal setting, where food is involved, of course!  We had a blast last year and hope more people will sign up this time around.

To find out more about supper groups, visit 4cfxbg.org.

Contact Allison Webb soon via email, or text or call (704) 222-4600 to join a supper group. Or, you can join 'Supper Groups' on ChurchBook! September 7th is the last day to join for the fall.

Important Information for
Children's Ministry!
Missional Communities this Fall
MCs are returning to their regularly scheduled activities in September. Watch for a full list of MCs, visit ChurchBook or the Christ Covenant website: 4cfxbg.org.  If you have an interest in being part of a new MC, contact Pastor Bill by email for new opportunities.

What is a Missional Community?  We believe that the Father has called us to be a church OF small groups, and not just a church WITH small group ministry. 
Missional Communities: How Christ Covenant Does Small Groups
Click Here To Read More
 Cloud of Witnesses
Saturday, September 14th, 9am
 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.

To learn more about Cloud of Witnesses, or get the MP3s, visit 4cfxbg.org
 
International Missions Focus
with Shawn Stewart, Sept. 14 & 15.
 Shawn Stewart serves with EPC World Outreach as Recruitment Coordinator.  Years in Student Ministry and in Missions have given him experience and insight in short-term missions and helping local churches connect ordinary people to the Great Commission in life-changing ways.  Shawn will be in Fredericksburg September 14 & 15 to work with Christ Covenant in developing a year-round and international focus for missions involvement.  He will be listening to our experiences and dreams, sharing with us about EPC opportunities, helping us to network with other churches, agencies and people and develop plans to expand and strengthen missions involvement.

He will be part of the worship service on Sunday, Sept 15 and presenting at a pot-luck dinner gathering at the Lindner home on Saturday evening, Sept 14.  RSVP by email to Pastor Bill if you would like to join the dinner.
 
Get More Familiar with the EPC
Check out this great video -
less than 5 minutes
Catch the Spirit
Catch the Spirit
"Our vision is to see Jesus transforming people through grace and truth into Christ-like relationships."