Christ Covenant 08.03.14
Community Church
Weekly Update
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 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Univ of Mary Washington
Get to know Jessica Molzahn - staff worker for IVCF at UMW - and learn more about the ministry of InterVarsity and opportunities with students at UMW at a dessert at the home of Pastor Bill and Mary Lynn Lindner - Saturday evening, August 2nd, 7pm For more information contact Pastor Bill by email. |
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All-Church Summer MC
-- Everyone Invited --
Missional Community: How Christ Covenant Does Small Groups
This Sunday, August 3, at 5pm at the O'Campo home.
6819 Red Rose Village Dr., FXBG, VA 22407
Child Care Provided
Sign up here for sides, fixins and desserts. We provide the hamburgers!
This week: Worship: What We Do, And Why We Do It
Through the course of the summer, we have been incorporating a number of changes in our worship service. Tonight we will talk through those changes as a group for a better understanding of "what," "why" and "how this can help both worship of God and inviting friends and neighbors." We want some feedback on any impact these changes have had on your own worship experience as well.
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Two Outstanding Books
I (Pastor Bill) have had the opportunity to read two books this summer with deep and lasting significance.  As a trained pediatrician and psychologist, Dr Sax brings background, experience and conviction as he answers the question: "What is about American culture today that is producing a growing number of of 26 year old males who have not completed college, don't hold a steady job and are living in their parent's basement while they play video games?" There are lots of real-life stories to illustrate his points, and many footnotes to further research. Combined with Hurt 2.0 by Chap Clark, I'm prayerfully seeing ministry to students, particularly young male students, in a new light.
Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church by Michael Horton  A professor at Westminster Seminary, CA, Michael Horton connected all the dots for me with regard to the state of church life in the United States today. I knew from my own life how the "Gospel Renaissance" in my own heart changed my life and ministry. I observed that many/most churches and church goers were mired in self-salvation living. This book brought it all into focus with good connection to the entire history of God's work on planet Earth. It is deep enough that it would be helpful to have some background knowledge of church history and theology, but even if difficult, this is an insightful book. If you'd like to hear a sermon where Dr Horton summarizes this book, Click Here.  | Christless Christianity - Dr. Michael Horton -
A Five-Minute Introduction To The Problem |
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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 31:
What do we believe by true faith?
Answer:
Everything taught to us in the gospel. The Apostles' Creed expresses what we believe in these words: We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
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Click here for a tutorial on using the New City Catechism!
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Sunday Sermon
Topic:
1 Samuel 3:1, 7-11, 19-21
Passage:Hearing the Voice of God: Listening in Season Communion Sunday
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Thank You For Serving In Children's Ministry This Week!
Rachel Orzechowski
Gaby Victoria
Wil Dargan
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Represent!
Christ Covenant T shirts for sale in multiple sizes. Comfortable and stylish, and just $5 each. See Allison Webb for purchase, or pay via Paypal at 4cfxbg.org and pick up on Sunday morning.
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Student Ministry Summer Fun!
Sunday, August 17 -
- Potomac Nats game at 6pm (including the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo - woohoo!)
Saturday, Sept 13- Paintball
Contact Wes, Sebastian, or Samantha to RSVP to any of the above events, or with questions.
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EPC on YouTube
Take some time this week to check out the Evangelical Presbyterian Church's channel on YouTube. Start with this video, which lays out a proposed vision statement and strategies for the future of the EPC:
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Click Here for a written synopsis of this presentation.
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