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Sunday School
Sunday's, 9:30 am
Fellowship Breakfast Sunday's, 10:15 am
Yoga
Monday's, 7:00 pm
CCMCC Board MeetingTuesday, February 2,
7:00 pm 7pm
Centering Prayer
Tuesday's, 7:00 pm (except 1st Tues. of each month)
Choir Practice
Wednesday's, 7:00 pm
Sunday's, 10:00 am
Guitar Lessons at CCMCC
January 7 & 21, 7 pm
Open Hand Meal Deliveries
Saturday,
January 23, 2010
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From Your Pastor...
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Dear Friends,
How overwhelmed I am - with gratitude, with hope, with joy! I am blessed beyond measure to join you as your pastor!
And what a great day to begin this journey together - at the beginning of a new year and on Baptism Sunday. Baptism is the sacrament that joins us not only to God, but to each other. It's a sign of who we are and of our purposes - both as individuals and as the church. It marks us as God's own and initiates us into the body of God's people who follow Christ. I can't think of a better way to begin together than by remembering our baptisms. We'll have an opportunity to do that on Sunday, as we ponder the meaning of following Jesus in this way.
Thank you. I'm so glad that we've chosen each other.
Thank you. For all the kind expressions of welcome - particularly the extravagant gifts that awaited me in my new home. I was moved to tears by your thoughtfulness and by your gifts that offered your blessing on my house.
I do hope to see each of you on Sunday. If we haven't yet met, please introduce yourself. And, if you have a friend that you've been meaning to invite to church with you, perhaps now is the time. So many are looking for a new way of life in this new year. Christ Covenant can offer that new, joyful, purposeful way of community and service, centered in the love and experience of God. So - think about it. And I look forward to our time together in just a few short days.
With Love,
Glenna |
| The Board Corner |
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In the next few months, you will notice a change in our role as a Board. With the addition of a Senior Pastor, we will no longer be as active in daily operations of the church, but will be able to direct our focus more thoroughly on the work for which a Board is responsible.
At the top of our agenda is reviewing and updating our SOP's and Bylaws as well as developing financial plans. We have planned monthly work sessions so that we can begin this work immediately. We will keep you informed of our activities, and as always, we welcome your input.
Peace,
CCMCC Board of Directors |
Sunday School
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Please join us this Sunday, January 10th, at 9:30am for the final session of our current series, Sheroes and Heroes of the Old Testament. Hope to see you there! |
Thank You from Ruth Gabriel...
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Our many thanks to all who participated in the Christmas giving within our congregation. You met many needs with your generosity and it was much appreciated! Thank you for giving and receiving. |
| Thank You from Ministry Council... |
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The Ministries Council Teams would like to thank all of you that so generously donated items from our Wish Tree! Your gifts help in the daily routine of running our church . We appreciate all of the gifts and look forward to serving you in 2010. Together we make this church special! |
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| With the arrival of Rev. Elder Shepherd, we begin the next segment of our journey as a community. It is a great time to train the new generation of worship leaders and participants and refresh the training of the current worship team.
Please join our clergy and lay leaders on Sunday, January 17, 2010 after the worship service for a light lunch and an hour of hands-on training.
This time is for all who wish to begin serving on the chancel, to usher, to read, or to help with set up and planning of worship.
If you currently serve in any of these capacities and wish to continue, please plan to attend our training/refresher course on Sunday January 17th. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Jane Acuff at the church, via phone or email at worship@christcovenantmcc.org. |
CCMCC Valentines Dance
Saturday, February 13, 2010
7-11 pm
Hosted by the Ministry Council Teams
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| The Ministry Council Teams are hosting a Valentine's Dance in Davis Hall on Saturday, February 13th from 7-11pm.
Setting: Romantic dinner with candle light
Menu: Spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert
A bottle of sparkling cider will be provided for each table, and there will be a photographer available.
Satin Britches will play light romantic music in the background during dinner and dance music will follow dinner.
There will be fresh long-stemmed roses for sale.
Cost: For a couple - $20.00
For singles - $10.00
Tickets will go on sale, Sunday, January 17, 2010. Please see Sheri Smith with any questions or to buy tickets. You can also contact Sheri via email at teamresource@christcovenantmcc.org
*Door prizes will be awarded. |
| Recreational Bowling |
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If you like to bowl just for fun, then come join us on Friday nights at Suburban Lanes located in Suburban Plaza which is at the intersection of Church St. and North Decatur Rd.
We meet at 6:30 pm, bowl two games and then go somewhere for dinner as a group. Sometimes lanes are limited because of leagues but we always seem to manage to figure out a way for us all to bowl. We'd love to have you join us!
Cheerleaders are welcome if bowling isn't your thing and some of us need all the cheering we can get! If you have questions, contact Barbara Bugg.
*This is a Connections Team sponsored activity.
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Looking for new Connections Team members! |
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Have you been thinking about getting more involved at church and just haven't figured out where you connect best? Well, come connect with the Connections Team because we need you!
So, what is Connections? The Oxford dictionary says connections means connecting, being connected, a connecting part. An article in Sunday's AJC said people yearn to belong and be connected.
There is an African term, the Spirit of Ubuntu, which is the belief that our humanity is linked. That's what this team tries to do. We want to find ways to link or connect the people who come to CCMCC.
Have you ever sat in a large group, loved the group but wished you felt like you were connected or belonged? Sometimes people just don't know how or where to go to get involved or feel connected. We want to provide a way for people to come to Christ Covenant and easily find ways to get to know people and find their own connections. It may be through an informal group bowling, cheering at softball games, tailgating at the drive in, game nights, and the possibilities are unlimited!
If you have suggestions for what the Connections Team can do, submit them via email to connections@christcovenantmcc.com or better yet, come join our team! If you are interested in being a team member, see Barbara Bugg.
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Open Hand - Meal Deliveries
January 23, 2010  February 27, 2010
March 27, 2010
April 24, 2010
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Open Hand Monthly Meal Deliveries:
4th Saturday of each month
Open Hand provides nutrition services for people with critical or chronic illnesses, disabilities and seniors.
This is a Christ Covenant Social Action Team Initiative.
What: The delivery of meals - Using your own vehicle and detailed driving directions provided by Open Hand, volunteers deliver meals to home bound people throughout metro Atlanta.
Who: Four (4) groups of 2 or 3 people to deliver meals.
When: On the Fourth Saturday of each Month. Please arrive at: 9:30am to deliver meals between 10am - 1pm.
How: An orientation is provided for all first timers so please arrive at 9am for your volunteer shift. Children age 7 and older are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Where: Open Hand is located at 176 Ottley Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324
Dates:
January 23, 2010
February 27, 2010
March 27, 2010
April 24, 2010
Please contact the Social Action, Project Manager, Mary Louise Upshaw to volunteer or for more information at: mlups7491@comcast.net |
| Health & Fitness
Yoga Class - Monday's at 7pm in Davis Hall |
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John Hartland has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. He is a Certified Yoga Instructor, CYT200 recognized by the National Yoga Alliance. He is trained in classical Yoga and a variety of different Yoga disciplines and styles. The Monday evening class is open to all ages and all skill levels. First timers are welcome.
If you have a yoga mat please bring it with you. We do have some extras for our first timers. Wear comfortable clothing or exercise clothing. The typical class is focused on stretch, breathing exercises, poses and meditation practices. Class begins at 7pm and ends at 8:15. Join the fun on Mondays!
The classes are FREE and open to the public - bring a friend or two!
** Please note there will be no class on Monday, January 18th in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. |
Instrument Lessons at CCMCC!
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The extremely talented Dana and Michele Clark (aka, Satin Britches) are offering Instrument Classes at CCMCC!!
January 7 & 21 at 7pm are the scheduled instrument lesson at Christ Covenant for the month of January.
The cost is only $40 for a month and you get two one-hour classes! Give the Gift of Music! If you know of someone who wants to take lessons and you would like to give them a Gift Certificate, please email Dana with that information and she will send your gift certificate to you. Call Dana directly to register at 404-229-6470 or email her at msomdean@aol.com. Dana and Michele have generously offered to donate 15% back to CCMCC! |
| Countdown... |
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3 days until Senior Pastor Rev. Elder
Glenna Shepherd begins! | |
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