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This Sunday!
January 17, 2010
12:00 - 1:30 Worship
Participant Training
Fellowship Breakfast
Sunday's, 10:15 am
Yoga - no class 1/18/10
Monday's, 7:00 pm
CCMCC Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 2,
7pm
Centering Prayer
Tuesday's, 7:00 pm (except 1st Tues. of each month)
Guitar Lessons at CCMCC
January 21, 7 pm
Open Hand Meal Deliveries
Saturday, January 23
Valentines Dance
Saturday, February 13
7-11pm
Membership Class
Saturday, February 20
10am-2pm
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| From Your Pastor... |
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| Dear Friends,
What a wonderful beginning we shared in worship last week. How blessed we are to share a passion for God's work in and through this community. Baptism Sunday was a perfect first-Sunday experience together.
As you know, we continue in Epiphany - the manifestation of the Divine, a profound realization. In our worship for the remainder of the Advent Season, we will consider a question of communal identity, exploring our relationship with God and each other to discover more deeply who we are as God's people in this place.
On Sunday, we honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.: his work for justice, his vision, and his understanding of God's liberating nature. And we'll consider - perhaps in a new way - the delight that God finds in us. If you're curious, read our lesson from the Hebrew Bible: Isaiah 62: 1 - 5.
Thank you again for your warm welcome and for making these first days together filled with wonder, willingness, and wisdom. Already, many of you have offered your gifts and your time to the ministries of our church - amazing!
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
With Love,
 Rev Elder Glenna Shepherd Pastor |
| 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 be able to direct our focus more thoroughly on the work for which a Board is responsible. This week we held our first work session to start developing a strategic plan, which will include financial planning. Next month, we will start on SOP's and Bylaws. We are excited to begin this important work, and as always, we welcome your input.
Peace,
CCMCC Board of Directors |
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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 this 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. |
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Interested in being an usher? |
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CCMCC is looking for a "few good smilers" who are willing to be of love and service on Sunday mornings. If you like to smile at people, hand out stuff (bulletins), take the offering, and help people during communion...you may have found your special place at CCMCC.
This Sunday 1/17, right after the worship service, we are going to offer an opportunity to learn more about being an usher. It won't take long, you will get a free lunch and have a lot of fun.
If you have any questions about this fun packed event call Linda Armstrong 404 735 6048. |
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. |
| CCMCC Membership Class
Saturday, February 20
10am-2pm |
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| We will be having a membership class on Saturday, February 20 from 10am-2pm with Rev. Jane Acuff. If you are interested in learning more about this church, and exploring what membership means, you're invited to attend!
* Lunch will be provided. |
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.org or better yet, come join our team! If you are interested in being a team member, see Barbara Bugg.
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Connections: Outing to see the Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition
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Are you looking for something to do now that football tailgating has ended and Alabama has won the National Championship? Are you looking for warm places to mingle with your church friends? Have you ever had a conversation about or seen the portrait Last Supper in churches, books or movies? Leonardo Da Vinci - Hand of the Genius painted the Last Supper during his early Milanese period and courtship of Ludovico Sforza - Duke of Milan in 1482. He also painted the Mona Lisa in 1499 after he returned to Florence due to the French invasion of the City of Milan.
The Connections Team invites you, Thursday, February 4, at 6pm to experience the High Museum of Art Exhibition: Leonardo Da Vinci - Hand of the Genius. Yes, it's on a Thursday because tickets are half price on Thursdays only after 4pm. Carpooling is encouraged and those interested will meet in the church parking lot at 5:15pm for a prompt departure time of 5:30pm. If you can't meet us to car pool, you can meet us at the High Museum.
Tickets: Adult $18, Children (ages 6-17) $11, Senior (65+) $15, and Student (ID required to enter) $5.
Contact: Please RSVP your participation and carpooling interest no later than Monday, February 1, by sending an email to connections@christcovenantmcc.org or contact Barbara Bugg at 404-354-0499 or Stacy M. Brown at
423-432-2713.
We look forward to your fellowship and sharing of such a historical and influential painter.
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| 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 either at church or via email at: connections@christcovenantmcc.org
*This is a Connections Team sponsored activity. |
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 next 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 21 at 7pm is the last 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! | |
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