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If you want to play softball don't forget your registration money and sign up after worship this Sunday in the Narthex!
Yoga
Mondays, 7:00 pm
7Centering Prayer
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm (except 1st Tues. of each month)
Lenten Film & Discussion
Trading Places -Wednesday, March 3, 6:30pm
Groundhog Day-Wednesday, March 10, 6:30pm
Sunday Schedule:
Sunday School 9:45
Breakfast 10:15-10:50
Worship 11:00-12:00
Ministry Council TeamLeaders Meeting
Sunday, February 28, 12:15
Guitar Lessons
Thursday, March 4, 7pm
Installation Service of
The Reverend Elder Glenna Shepherd
Sunday, March 7
Holy Week
March 28-April 4
Living the Questions:
The Series with
Rev. Dr. Sally Purvis
April 14-June 30
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| CCMCC Staff & Leadership |
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Pastor
Rev Elder Glenna Shepherd
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Associate Pastor for Congregational Life
Rev Jane Acuff
RevAcuff@
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Associate Pastor for Spiritual Development
Rev Kathy Burton
RevBurton@
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Church Administrator
Angela Womack
Angela@
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Coordinator of Music Ministries
Michael Monroe
Michael@
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Coordinator of Childrens Ministries
Allyson Shaffer
Allyson@
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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
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Connections Team
Barbara Bugg
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Facilities Team
Barb Devlin &
Sheri Coleman
facilities@
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Hospitality Team
Beth Anderson
Hospitality@
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Membership Development Team
Cathy Giarrusso &
Sharon Price
Social Action Team
Dionne Garcia-Romero
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Spiritual Development Team
Rev Kathy Burton
Worship Team
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February 25, 2010
Jesus also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: 'Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing alone, was praying thus, "God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers or even like this
tax -collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income."
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, "God, be merciful to me, a sinner!"
I tell you, this one went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.' -Luke 18:9-14 |
| From Your Pastor... Self-Examination |
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Dear Christ Covenant Friends,
Lent is more than not eating chocolate. In fact, it's probably - at least for most of us - not about giving up something quite so obvious. But I think that observing Lent has some life changing positive purposes for us. The primary one is that, in following Jesus' retreat to the wilderness, we can spend intentional time in self-examination. Not a walk in the park, but full of the possibility of renewal and new hope.
In our age of "I'm ok; you're ok" thinking, especially as those who've been told that we're wrong or bad or unacceptable; helpful, realistic self criticism is a difficult place to find and some of us have natural tendencies to be particularly hard on ourselves, punishing ourselves for our failings or even our perceived failings.
Think of Lent as getting an aerial view of your life: seeing how it all works together. Look at your work and home, your faith and friendships, how you spend your time and your money. Take a chance on asking yourself the hard questions like, What brings me joy? and How am I making the world a better place?. Take this opportunity to examine the demons in your life: the bad habits, destructive patterns, annoying traits, addictions, and just things that you wish were different.
We don't do this to make ourselves feel worse - even if we might in the short-run. We do this self-inventory so that we can gain clarity about who we are and what we need.
The tax collector in our scripture is pretty clear about what he needs. He's feeling pretty bad about his behaviors toward the poor. (Tax collectors were ruthless predators, extracting money from those without much political clout.) But it seems that he wants a turn-around. He doesn't want to be sick anymore. And so he asks God for what he needs: healing, help, cleansing.
On the other hand, the Pharisee hasn't done his personal work. He's in spiritual denial, I would say. Is he perfect? Well, we could say that he's at least judgemental and
self-aggrandizing. And I am sure there is more.
The choices offered by this story seem to be: to live an unexamined life, finding fault outside ourselves; or to examine ourselves, being fearlessly honest, ask for help to move out of the places of mess that we find, and move into the Easter moment - new life.
Self-examination is the beginning of the road to resurrection. May your journey be blessed.
With Love and Blessing,  Rev Elder Glenna Shepherd
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| The Board Corner |
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The Installation Service for The Reverend Elder Glenna T. Shepherd is next Sunday, March 7th. It will be a day to celebrate the bright future in store for us at CCMCC.!
As Church leaders, we have all committed to going through our email contacts and Facebook Friends and inviting people to attend the service. We are certain that if they attend once, they will be "hooked" and will continue to worship with us.
We challenge you, members and friends of Christ Covenant, to follow our lead. Go through your email contacts, Facebook friends, and any other lists that you might have. Invite your friends, acquaintances, coworkers, and family to share in our celebration on March 7th. Ask those you know who have not been to church in a while and friends who have never attended worship here but "just might come".
This is something that you can do to help your church that does not cost you any money, only a little bit of your time. Help us get the word out about what Christ Covenant MCC has to offer. It will be good for the Church as we work to rebuild and excellent for the people who attend worship with us.
Blessings,
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| Installation Service for
The Reverend Elder Glenna T. Shepherd
Next Sunday, March 7, 2010 |
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Please join us next Sunday, March 7, as we celebrate and install our new pastor, The Reverend Elder Glenna Shepherd. The celebration will begin at our 11am service and will continue with a light lunch and reception in Davis Hall.
The E-vite has gone out to the entire congregation and the favor of a reply is requested by this Sunday, February 28.
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CCMCC Blue Angels Softball |
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It is that time of year again! The time of year that we love! It is SOFTBALL season!
The sign-up for spring softball is this Sunday, February 28 and there will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. The player fee this year is $60 for 10 weeks.
The season opens on March 19th and goes through May 21st. If possible please bring your player fee with you to church this Sunday as Decatur Women's Sport League is taking teams on a first PAID, first reserved basis this year with a limit of 20 teams and we want to be sure to secure our spot in the league!
Exciting news!!! Mickey Jernigan is our new coach! Many of you know her from church. She is partner to Erica who plays on our team and parent to little Connor. She has graciously decided to give of her time and talent to coach and manage us this year. Thank you Mickey!
Following the service on Sunday we will have a brief meeting downstairs in Davis Hall to meet and greet each other and for Mickey to touch base with everyone on the plans for the season.
Everyone is welcome!!!
LET'S PLAY BALL! GO BLUE ANGELS!
If softball isn't your thing we have a great cheering squad that goes to the games each Friday evening so stay tuned for the game schedule and come out and help us cheer on our Angels! |
| The Lenten Film Series - Trading Places |
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Our Lenten Film Series began last night and it was a wonderful experience. We will watch Trading Places together next Wednesday, March 3, at 6:30pm.
The series concludes the following Wednesday, March 10 with Groundhog Day. Please come be a part of this exciting series!
Popcorn, chips and soda will be provided. |
| Lent ...In The Wilderness |
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Lent 2 February 28 11am
Lent 3 March 7 11am
WATER in the Wilderness
Lent 4 March 14 11am
INSIGHT in the Wilderness
Lent 5 March 21 11am
A WAY in the Wilderness
Lent 6 Palm Sunday March 28 11am
MIRAGE in the Wilderness
HOLY WEEK
Passover March 30 7pm Seder
Maundy Thursday April 1 7pm Foot Washing
Good Friday April 2 7pm Tenebrae
Easter April 4 11am Easter
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Film 2 Wed, March 3 6:30pm Trading Places
Film 3 Wed, March 10 6:30pm Groundhog Day
BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE LENTEN DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET !
LOCAL OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
TBA Wed, March 17
TBA Wed, March 24
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| Sunday School - Feb 14-April 2 9:45am |
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We have begun our Sunday School conversation on 12-Step Spirituality facilitated by Rev Jane Acuff and Ruth Gabriel.
This is not a recovery meeting but a conversation about how the 12 steps of AA can guide and inform our own spiritual paths to the Holy.
Each week we will explore a different step and you are welcome to join the conversation on any Sunday morning through May 2, 2010. Contact Jane via email revacuff@christcovenantmcc.org for more information.
All are welcome! |
| Interested in singing or playing a musical instrument for worship? |
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If you are interested in singing, playing the piano, the guitar, a flute or any musical instrument please see
Michael Monroe or contact him via email MichaelJMonroe@aol.com |
| Office Angels Needed! |
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If you would be interested in working in the church office a few hours a week please send an email to office@christcovenantmcc.org and let us know!
Shifts available:
Tuesday 9-1
Wednesday 1-5
Thursday 1-5
Friday 1-5 |
| Pump Boys and Dinettes
February 12-28, 2010 |
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Our very own Jen Smith is in the play, "Pump Boys & Dinettes". The following are the dates and show times:
February 26,27 at 8:00pm
28 at 2:30pm
Ticket prices are $10 now-online or $12 at the door. |
| Spiritual Direction |
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What is Spiritual Direction?
There are probably as many ways to define spiritual direction as there are spiritual directors. For me, it's a process of helping people strengthen, deepen and enlarge their relationship with God. Unlike therapy where the healing relationship is between the therapist and the client, in spiritual direction, the main relationship is between the client and God. My job as director or companion is to help with that relationship. Who is God for you? How has your religious training up to now limited that answer for you? Can you trust this God, really trust? How have past religious experiences shaped your answer?
Just as our relationships with a person are different from everyone else's relationship with that person, so it is with our relationship with God. Opening up these questions of who God is and what your relationship with God entails can be very scary and confusing. My role is to keep you steady and safe as you allow more exploration and experimentation and seek more fullness in your relationship with God.
For an appointment, please email me at sallybpurvis@mac.com.
*My fees are based upon ability to pay.
Peace and Blessings, Rev. Dr. Sally Purvis |
| Health & Fitness
Yoga Class - Mondays at 7pm in Davis Hall |
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John Hartland offers a FREE Yoga class each Monday evening in Davis Hall. He is an excellent teacher and the class is open to all ages and all skill levels. First time visitors are most welcome!
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.
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!
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Guitar Lessons at CCMCC!
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Dana and Michele Clark teach guitar lessons each month on the first and third Thursday. The cost is only $40 for a month and you get two one-hour classes! Please email Dana directly to register at: msomdean@aol.com. | |
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