Christ Covenant 05.25.14
Community Church
Weekly Update
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Children's Ministry Needs
We are in need of a few more teachers or assistants for all age groups. If you are interested in children's ministry, please prayerfully consider volunteering your time to help out approximately one Sunday a month. Thank you! Contact Allison Webb. |
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All-Church Summer MC starts June 8!
We'd like to refocus, refresh and restart several Missional Communities in September, so for the summer, we are planning to have one "All-Church Missional Community" meeting each month.
For the summer months, we'll be having monthly get togethers open to everyone! We'll have a meal together, followed by a study and discussion around 'Resolving Everyday Conflict' from the Peacemaker series. Child care will be provided for the study.
Our first meeting will be June 8th at the O'Campo home.
Stay tuned for more information!
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New Generation Meal for Homeless June 15 
Save the date! We are always in need of some helping hands, willing to contribute food or donate financially, cook and transport meals, and especially help serve the meal and clean up the afternoon of June 15. We would love some fresh faces to join us this time around! Speak to Bill Lindner if you're interested, and stay tuned for more information and a sign up sheet. |
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Singles' College and Career Mardi Gras Meal
Monday, June 2, 6:30 pm, at the Lindner Home
College and Career age singles are invited to the Lindner home for a New Orleans special: Red Beans and Rice prepared by Christ Covenant's favorite Cajun: Mary Lynn Lindner. Bring a friend along - the more the merrier! An RSVP would be helpful for planning, but not even required if your plans change at the last minute. Great way to start the week and month!
11203 Glen Park Dr FXBG, VA 22407 ph: 540-656-8181 email for RSVP - drwlljr@gmail.com
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The Gospel of Grace and Real-Life Conflict
 I've recently had my eyes and heart opened to the difference between Conflict, PeaceKeeping and PeaceMaking. It's brought to memory a lot of experiences and good teaching from my past as well as given me some startling perspective and energy for our present. In days ahead, I expect to be using many of the resources from PeaceMakers Ministry to help us all grow deep in the Gospel, and bear the fruit of PeaceMaking and reconciliation.
There is a deep connection between authentic PeaceMaking and the Gospel of Grace. In fact, I think that apart from the Gospel, we are left to only strategies of PeaceKeeping. Take three minutes to watch this video to see how this connection works in a real life situation, and get a taste of some of the material from PeaceMakers Ministries. Click Here to visit their website.
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Join us this Sunday in the Gospel Perspectives Forum, Sunday morning at 9:30 am as we dig deeper. |
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Learn the New City Catechism: One Question Per Week
Each week we'll be posting a question and answer from the New City Catechism, along with a brief video explanation.
Question 21: What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?
Answer: One who is truly human and also truly God.
Click here for a tutorial on using the New City Catechism!
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Sunday Sermon
Topic:
Where does your obedience come from?
Passage:
Romans 1:1-7
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Thank You For Serving In Children's Ministry This Week!
nursery: Patrick and Jillian Couch
preschool:Rachael Orzeckowski
elementary: Wanda Haney and Dan Vierheller
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Calling All Students!
High School students, recent high school graduates, college students, between school gigs or just interested!
Plan to hang around after worship this Sunday Sunday, May 25 for a Mama's meal and some conversation about the summer. Sebastian and Wesley Bouchard will be leading and would like to get input regarding group activities from Bible study to paintball. Certainly something for everyone! Contact Sebastian or Wesley by email if you can't be there and are interested, or if you have some thoughts to bring to this lunch.
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Student Ministry Summer Fun!
June 13: Slopsylvania 2014! Click here for information, and let Wes or Sebastian Bouchard know if you want to come.Paintball - Date TBD
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Steering Committee
We've recently added brief bios of our steering committee members to our website. Check it out here! |
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Meals for Boyers
Lisa Boyer recently had surgery on her knee and needs to keep her weight off of it for the next couple of weeks. If you can help aid in her recovery time by providing a meal for the family, they would appreciate it so much! Click here to sign up. |
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Gospel Perspectives Forum
A time and place to listen, discuss and consider in light of the Gospel of God's grace.
This Week:
PeaceMakers:
Resolving Everday Conflict
Sundays 9:30am
5044 Plank Rd
This will be the last meeting for awhile. We're taking a break for some of the summer. Check back here for the next start-up date!
Child friendly! Contact Beverley Bouchard with questions about child care.
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Prayer Needs?
We want to hear about them! We have prayer cards in the Welcome Binders that are passed around every week. Fill one out then slip it back in to the binder, or if you prefer you can hand it directly to Pastor Bill.
Our Intercession Group meets Wednesday evenings to cover these needs in prayer. Contact Pastor Bill if you'd like to learn more about the group.
Also, all are welcome to come to the back of the worship area for prayer on Communion Sundays.
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Summer CM Change
Parents, for the summer months the children in preschool and elementary classes will remain in the worship service through prayer time. They will be dismissed for the sermon. Nursery will still be available for the entire service.
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MCs This Week:
Resolving Everday Conflict
Sundays 9:30am
5044 Plank Rd
Genesis MC
Sunday, 5/25 6:00pm
Webb home
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