| Dates to Remember |
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Worship Training, Part II
this Sunday, January 31
immediately following worship
Fellowship Breakfast
Sundays, 10:15 am
Yoga
Mondays, 7:00 pm
CCMCC Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 2,
7pm
Centering Prayer
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm (except 1st Tues. of each month)
Guitar Lessons at CCMCC
February 4 & 18, 7pm
Valentines Dance
Saturday, February 13
7-11pm
Sunday School
New Series
beginning
Sunday, February 14
9:30am
Membership Class
Saturday, February 20
10am-2pm
Project Open |
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| CCMCC Staff & Leadership |
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Pastor
Rev Elder Glenna Shepherd
RevShepherd@
christcovenantmcc.org
Associate Pastor for Congregational Life
Rev Jane Acuff
RevAcuff@
christcovenantmcc.org
Associate Pastor for Spiritual Development
Rev Kathy Burton
RevBurton@
christcovenantmcc.org
Church Administrator
Angela Womack
Angela@
christcovenantmcc.org
Coordinator of Music Ministries
Michael Monroe
Michael@
christcovenantmcc.org
Coordinator of Childrens Ministries
Allyson Shaffer
Allyson@
christcovenantmcc.org
Technologies
Don Harris
Pastor Emeritus
Rev Dr Sally Purvis Project Open |
| CCMCC Board of Directors |
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Linda Armstrong
Beth Boersma
Barbara Bugg
Tonya Burkett
John Hartland
Carolyn Marshall
Rev Glenna Shepherd
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| Lay Delegates |
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Allyson Shaffer
Sharon Price (Alternate)
Mickey Mittong (Alternate)
Dionne Garcia-Romero (Alternate) ect Open |
| Council of Ministries |
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Team Resource Leader
Sheri Smith
TeamResource@
christcovenantmcc.org
Connections Team
Barbara Bugg
Connections@
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Facilities Team
Barb Devlin &
Sheri Coleman
facilities@
christcovenantmcc.org
Hospitality Team
Beth Anderson
Hospitality@
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Membership Development Team
Cathy Giarrusso &
Sharon Price
Social Action Team
Dionne Garcia-Romero
Social Action @
christcovenantmcc.org
Spiritual Development Team
Rev Kathy Burton
Worship Team
Rev Glenna Shepherd roject Open | |
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| From Your Pastor... |
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Dear Christ Covenant Friends,
As I sit in my office this morning, I'm looking out the window and thinking of our church's place in our neighborhood, our city, and the world. What an opportunity we have to be the Body of Christ in this place! What wonders God can do in and through us as we follow in the ways that Jesus taught and modeled for us!
Our Gospel lesson for this Sunday characterizes Jesus' manner by saying that they were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. Each of us has opportunities each day to offer gracious words and to be agents of Love and Grace - with each other, at work, in our families and neighborhoods.
In worship on Sunday, we'll continue to consider our question for the Season of Epiphany: Who Are We? This week, we claim this identity: We are people with an ethic of Love and Grace. We'll consider that familiar passage in the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians (13: 1 - 13) - I hope you'll take a moment to read through these verses before Sunday. Paul's writing is both beautifully poetic and stunning in its description of Love's behaviors and character. Embracing this sort of love - actually integrating it into our living - could change the world! I have a feeling it would change us, too!
I look forward to greeting you on Sunday morning. Hope you'll plan to be here and perhaps bring a friend as well.
With Love,
Rev Elder Glenna Shepherd
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| The Board Corner |
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Since Reverend Shepherd's arrival, we have been working with her to shift the daily operations of the Church from a Board responsibility back into the hands of the Pastor and Church Staff.
Now that the transition is complete, we have begun exploring additional financial stability options for our Church, particularly in the areas of our mortgage and monthly income. In the coming weeks, we will also be working with Reverend Shepherd to create a strategic plan that will place CCMCC as one of the most visible, vibrant and viable churches in Atlanta as we enter 2010 and the years to come.
We have new Ministry Teams, more programs, and
Church-sponsored activities just about every week. It's a great time to be part of this community, and the perfect time to let your friends know about this happening place called Christ Covenant!
So with that, we issue you a challenge to invite at least one person to church every week! If you think it feels good to have 80 + people in worship again, just wait and see how it feels when it's 150, then 200, and so on, and so on...
Peace and Blessings,
Board of Directors
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| 2009 Giving Statements are now available... |
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Your 2009 giving statements are available for pick up in the Narthex. All statements not picked up this Sunday, January 31st will be mailed to the home address we have on file for you. If your information has changed, please be sure to enter this information on the attendance records you fill out each Sunday morning. Thank you! |
| Worship Training, Part II |
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If you participated in worship training and expressed interest in serving communion, please join Rev. Glenna after the worship service this Sunday, January 31st, for additional training. |
| The Faith We Sing |
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Would you like to become more familiar with the hymns we sing in worship?
Beginning Sunday, February 7th and continuing on February 14th and February 21st, Rev. Glenna will lead a class entitled, The Faith We Sing.
Each week, she will teach four hymns and lead a conversation about the theology of each. Please join Rev. Glenna after the worship service each week. Refreshments will be served. |
CCMCC Valentines Dance
Saturday, February 13, 2010
7-11 pm
Hosted by the Ministry Council Teams
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Join us on February 13th from 7-11pm in Davis Hall for an enchanting Valentine evening. Guests will enjoy a candlelight dinner with sparkling cider, then dance the night away to the music of Satin Britches. It is the perfect atmosphere to start a new romance with someone interesting, celebrate with people who are important to you, or enjoy a date.
Tickets are $10 per person and include dinner and the chance to win door prizes donated by area businesses. Photographs and long-stem roses will be available for an additional cost. For further information or to purchase tickets, please contact Sheri Smith at teamresource@christcovenantmcc.org.
GET YOUR TICKETS ON SUNDAY at the table right outside the front doors!
Hope to see you there!
NOTE: You have a choice of vegetarian sauce or meat sauce! |
| Sunday School - New Series
Beginning Sunday, February 14, 9:30am |
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We will begin a new Sunday School conversation at 9:30 am on Sunday February 14th in Davis Hall.
Rev. Jane Acuff will lead an exploration and conversation on 12-Step Spirituality. This is not a recovery meeting but a conversation about how the 12 steps of AA can guide and inform our own spiritual path to the Holy. Each week we will discuss a different step beginning with step ONE on the 14th.
All are welcome!
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| CCMCC Membership Class
Saturday, February 20
10am-2pm |
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| We are offering a membership class on Saturday, February 20, from 10am-2pm led by Rev. Elder Glenna Shepherd. If you are interested in learning more about this church, and exploring what membership means, you're invited to attend!
You have no obligation to join by attending the class.
SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY at the table right outside the front doors!
* 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 opportunities to get to know people and form their own connections. It may be through an informal group bowling, cheering at softball games, tailgating at the drive in, or game nights - the possibilities are unlimited!
If you have suggestions for what the Connections Team can do, please 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: Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition
Thursday, February 4, 2010 6pm |
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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, The 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
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:
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 - Mondays at 7pm in Davis Hall |
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Is getting healthy, physically fit or losing some weight one of your New Year's resolutions? If so, this is the class for you!
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! |
Instrument Lessons at CCMCC!
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The extremely talented Dana and Michele Clark (aka, Satin Britches) are offering Instrument Classes at CCMCC!!
February 4 & 18 at 7pm are the scheduled instrument lessons at Christ Covenant for the month of February.
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.
Please email Dana directly to register at: msomdean@aol.com. Dana and Michele have generously offered to donate 15% back to CCMCC! | |
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