Sunday Morning Worship

10:45 am

"Upholding the Law"

Romans 3:29-31

Kevin DeYoung

Sunday Evening Worship

6:00 pm

"Life and Love"

Heidelberg Catechism-Lord's Day 40

Bruce Creswell

You can prepare for worship this week by listening to the music we will be singing. The links below have music playlists of what we will be singing this week!

• Bulletin with music
• Digital bulletin
• Spotify playlist
• Apple music playlist

Christ Covenant creates monthly prayer guides for our supported workers, for our church, and a weekly prayer guide. Our monthly prayer guides can be picked up at the Welcome Center in the main lobby as well as found online and below.

We hope you will take time to submit your confidential prayer requests either online by clicking here or by email at prayer@christcovenant.org. Your pastors and staff are continually praying for you!

Congratulations To:

Joseph and Savannah Foucachon on the birth of their son, Eugène Joseph Foucachon.

Justin and Lydia Wilson on the birth of their daughter, Mabel Frances Wilson.

Sympathy To:

Janie & Todd Lesh on the loss of their son, Sky Lesh and Charity Decker

on the loss of their brother, Ladd Lesh.

Candy Thompson on the loss of her husband and our member, Jeff Thompson.

Steve Van Dusen on the loss of his father, Richard Van Dusen 

Oct 2 • First Friday Fellowship

Oct 2 • Open Bible Study

Oct 3 • Men's Fellowship Breakfast

Oct 5 • Caregivers Workshop Begins

Oct 7 • Youth Group

Oct 12 • Men's Monthly Book Discussion

Oct 13-16 • Senior Adult Fall Retreat

Oct 16 • Men's Golf Outing

Oct 17 • Veterans Ministry Fellowship

Oct 19 • Women's Ministry Girls' Night Out

Oct 22 • Planning a Funeral for Your Loved One or Yourself Seminar

Oct 23 • Youth Fall Retreat Sign Up Deadline

Oct 24 • Headstone Cleaning at Matthews Historic Cemetery

Oct 29 • CDS: Come See Covenant

This list shares special events and various weekly programs. To see all of our events, visit either the full calendar or the news webpage for a complete list of what is happening at Christ Covenant.

One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4

As we look back over more than forty years, we see how Christ Covenant has been greatly blessed by the Lord’s provision. From humble beginnings to the many resources we have today, God is faithfully building us into a growing and vibrant community of believers. From pastors who faithfully preached the Word, to the hundreds of members who served and sacrificed, the Lord has used his people to build his church here in Matthews, North Carolina. We are thankful that his blessings have been far beyond what anyone could have imagined and that he continues to guide us as we prepare for future generations. As you reflect on and give thanks for his goodness, we pray you will be informed and prayerful about these new projects and what role you have in investing in generations to come. As you prepare to make your commitment on Sunday, October 18 or 25, find out more about the Building Faithfully Campaign by clicking here.

Moms, have you been looking for a place to connect here at Christ Covenant? Come join the Children’s Ministry staff and a bunch of other moms for discussion about important topics and the opportunity to grow in relationships! First Friday Fellowship meets next on Friday, October 2, from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Childcare is provided so email Stephanie Bennett to reserve your child’s spot! Any questions? Email Amy Wallace. We do hope you will come!

All members and regular attendees are invited to attend our next open Bible study on Friday, October 2, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, in the Community Life Center. This is a mixed-gender small group with a low-time-commitment that provides an opportunity for you to connect with others and study the Bible together. Childcare is not provided, but children are welcome. Come when you can and stay as long as you would like. Bring food if you would like. We hope you will invite and bring your family, neighbors and friends. Let us know you are coming by clicking here to register.

The first Men’s Fellowship Breakfast of the fall is on Saturday, October 3, at 8:00 am in the Community Life Center (CLC). Director of Men’s Ministry, Dave Lapp, will be leading a discussion on the apostle Paul’s instruction to men on what really matters in life (and beyond life) and why that matters to every man. Come join with other guys to worship the Lord, engage in fun competitions, savor a home cooked breakfast, and be encouraged in your own faith life. To assist our team in preparation and set up please register by clicking here. Fathers are welcome to bring their sons. For more information, visit the men’s ministry webpage at christcovenant.org/mens-ministry.

We hope you will join us this Sunday, October 4, for Sunday School. All Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:00 am. To see adult class options, pick up a Sunday School booklet in any lobby of the worship center or click here. For adults, we have a variety of classes for you to choose from, and we hope that you will select one that will assist you as you grow in your walk with Christ.

Youth Sunday School

All middle and high school students meet in the Youth Center in the lower Community Life Center at 9:00 am for Sunday School. If you have questions about youth Sunday School, please email MK Barber.

Children's Sunday School

During Sunday School this Sunday morning, all our children from two years old to fifth grade are learning about Jesus being arrested and betrayed from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook curriculum, from the lesson “Everyone Leaves Jesus,” on Mark 14. If you sit near a family with young children, please take a moment to ask the children to share what they learned in Sunday School with you! If you have questions regarding Sunday School for children ages birth to 5th grade, please email Amy Wallace.

Our deacons’ special offering this Sunday, October 4 is for Changed Choices. Changed Choices is a 27-year-old, non-profit organization of Christ-followers serving women who are incarcerated and recently released. The organization provides Bible studies and prayer, personal development programs, basic physical needs, transitional services, counseling, and family support to ensure the successful rehabilitation and post-release transition of incarcerated women who have demonstrated a commitment to making positive, productive, and sustainable choices in their lives.

The organization’s program, along with community partnerships, has made Changed Choices a leader in helping women build new lives beyond prison walls. With a recidivism rate of 0% (versus 50% for North Carolina), Changed Choices clients continue to show the effectiveness of the program.

Changed Choices relies on a strong volunteer base and generous donors to carry out our mission. Volunteer options (remote and in-person) include occasional Meal Providers, service as a correspondence Bible Study Partner, event or office assistant, and more.  

If you would like to learn about volunteer options with Changed Choices, please stop by the main lobby in the worship center this Sunday to meet Changed Choices employees and volunteers from our church or contact Susan Padgett. Please place all special/monthly communion offering gifts in an envelope (found in pews) and label it ‘Special Communion Offering’ and include the name of the ministry before placing your gift in one of the tithe boxes located inside the sanctuary at our main doors in the north, south and toward the main lobby. You can also give online by clicking here.

In partnership with Clearly Reformed, Christ Covenant invites each family to take a copy of Church History for Everyone, Volume 1, available in the main lobby of the worship center Sunday, October 4. Written by our pastor, Kevin DeYoung, this book examines the development of the church from AD 70 to 1415 through the lives of key figures—including world leaders, theologians, martyrs, and the early monks—and their historical moments, connecting the dots with what came before and after while also highlighting the tensions that endure today. Be sure to check out the dedication page for a special word of thanks to our members!

Please take one book per family.

Men’s Ministry is hosting a monthly book club discussion/time of fellowship this fall. Our next meeting is Monday, October 12, at 7:00 pm, in the Community Life Center. We are discussing “The Masculine Mandate” by Richard D. Phillips. For head count purposes please click here to register. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Lapp.

Our Fall Girls’ Night Out is on Monday, October 19, at 6:00 pm, at Tacos 4 Life, in the Arboretum (address is 3351 Pineville-Matthews Rd #300, Charlotte, NC 28226). Join us for food and fellowship! There is no registration, and the only cost is the cost of your dinner. Invite a friend and join us!

The staff of Murphy Funeral Home located in Indian Trail have been invited to Christ Covenant on Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 pm, in worship center room 201, to go over various topics including burials, the advantages of pre-planning, transferring existing pre-arrangements, and servicing other funeral home contracts.

Also on hand will be a Wills and Trust attorney to offer free advice to those that might have trusts in other states, and can discuss the benefits of trusts versus wills in the state of North Carolina. Murphy Funeral Home gives 10 percent off to all Christ Covenant members. If you are interested in attending, please click here to register.

Our Senior Pastor Kevin DeYoung is one of this year's keynote speakers at Westminster's 2026 Annual Conference in Oxford, England, on October 22-24. Westminster has expressed that they would be delighted to welcome members of Christ Covenant to Oxford for what promises to be a special and memorable occasion at this year's conference on "The Glory of Christ." In additional a unique Oxford tour specifically for Christ Covenant attendees is available, and you can learn more about the tour by clicking here.

If you are interested, in learning more and attending, please click here.

All middle and high school students are invited to attend the Youth Fall Retreat! This is a great opportunity for students to connect with one another and grow in their faith. This year we're headed to Camp Thunderbird at Lake Wylie, South Carolina, on November 6-8, 2026.

Drop off is at the Christ Covenant Youth Center (lower Community Life Center) at 6:30 pm on Friday evening (students eat before you come). Pick up is at Christ Covenant Youth Center (lower Community Life Center) after morning worship on Sunday. The cost is $150 per student. If you have a financial need, scholarships are available! Email MK Barber with questions.

The deadline to sign up is Friday, October 23. Late registrants may sign up pending space with a late fee of $30. Click here to sign up today!

Help us preserve local history by joining the Matthews Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, for headstone cleaning at the Historic Matthews Cemetery, followed by a guided cemetery tour. This community event focuses on respectful cemetery preservation using approved cleaning methods and materials. No prior experience is required and all supplies is provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you do not mind getting a little dirty. Let us know you are coming so we have enough supplies by RSVPing by clicking here.

Are you exploring educational options for your family? Come see what makes Covenant Day School a special place to learn, grow, and follow Christ. As a ministry of Christ Covenant Church, Covenant Day is committed to transforming hearts and minds for the glory of Jesus Christ and equipping students to be salt and light for God's glory. Attend an upcoming Come See Covenant open house and experience Covenant Day for yourself. Explore the campus, see classes in action, meet the faculty, and get a firsthand look at the Covenant Day community.

Choose from two upcoming dates:

• Thursday, October 29 — JK–5
• Thursday, November 12 — JK–11

Hope to see you there! Reserve your spot today by clicking here.

Are you new to the church and looking for a low-time commitment where you can connect with others? If so, consider coming to a connect group supper club. These are potluck supper clubs that meet once per month for a period of three months. Connect Groups are designed to be a vehicle for community building. These groups are great for those new to Christ Covenant that are not yet members. Groups are hosted at the homes of various church members. For more information, contact Dave Lapp.

Current employment opportunities at Christ Covenant include: 

Part-Time Christ Covenant Church Kitchen Coordinator,

IT Coordinator (in partnership with Covenant Day School)

Details can be found at christcovenant.org/employment.

Covenant Day School is hiring for various positions. Details can be found at covenantday.org/about-us/careers.

Thank you for your tithes and gifts to all of the ministries of Christ Covenant.

You can give online by clicking here.

Please pray for God’s provision throughout 2026.