Staff
Art Stansberry
Senior Minister
Leslie Riley
Worship Leader
Vicki Tyler
Director of Kids Ministries
Will Tyler
Director of Students Ministries

  
Bob Sutton
Administrator
Vicki Calhoun
Secretary
Nancy Dodd
Finance & Email Editor
  
Mount Carmel Christian Church
E-Newsletter       September 26, 2016
 

WORSHIP ... GROW ... SERVE.
NEW SERMON SERIES:
KINGDOM COME 
This week (10/2): 
"Seeking His Kingdom"
Scripture: Matthew 6:33

This Sunday we will embark on a new sermon series centered on the book of Matthew.  Matthew uses the phrase "Kingdom of heaven" 32 times and is a central theme woven through the book.  Over the next four weeks, we will uncover that we need to seek first the Kingdom, proclaim the kingdom, build the kingdom, and follow the King.  So join us each Sunday in October as we highlight the Kingdom of God. - ART

Yesterday's Statistics
 9/25 /16
 
Attendance
257
B udget Offerings
$9,997
 
  Fai th Promise Offerings for Missions TD
(4/1/16 - 3/31/17)
$38,992

YTD SUMMARY

August 2016
TOTAL INCOME:
$619,642
TOTAL EXPENSES:
$607,694

 

WEDNESDAY DINNER THIS WEEK (9/28) 

 

  Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Salad Bar,  Rolls, and Dessert

 

For the Kids:

PB&J Sandwiches

 

Adults:  $6.00

Students:  $3.00

Kids 5th/under:  FREE

 

FAMILY MAX:  $15.00

 

OPEN PRAYER TIME

Sundays

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Prayer Room off front lobby of Sanctuary
"My house will be called a house of prayer." 
Matthew 21:13

AT  A GLANCE

   

40 DAYS OF PRAYER

leading up to Homecoming

  

September 27

 Men's Bible Study

(Old Hickory House)  

  

September 27

Women's Bible Study

(Legacy Room)

 

September 27 

Women's Bible Study

(Ellenwood) 

 

September 28

Wednesday Night Live 

 

October 2

COMMUNITY

LUNCH

 

October 2

ILLUMINATE LIFE GROUPS

(6th-12th Graders)

  

October 2

Ekklesia

(Galilee CC)

 

October 15

Grief Support Ministry

 

 October 16

HOMECOMING

 

October 20

 Young at Heart Mountain Trip 

  

October 22

Women's Retreat

 

November 6

Daylight Saving Time ends

 

November 11-13

Deeper Life Retreat 

(9th-12th)

 

November 17

Young at Heart Thanksgiving Luncheon

 

November 24

THANKSGIVING

 

December 3

Women's Christmas Luncheon / Opt to Shop

 

December 10 and 11

Choir Christmas Musical/Drama and Children's Program

 

December 15

Young at Heart Christmas Luncheon
2016 Elders
Jim Barber, Chairman
Gene McBride
Bobby Reese
Jay Wright
2016 Trustees
Jon Peters
Bob Sutton
Charles Ward
2016 Deacons
Thom Arrendale
Brad Dees
Travis Dooley
Jerry Dover
Terence Johnson
Danny Mulligan
Jim Nelson
Buddy Pittard
Kenneth Rice
Kevin Singleton
Jeff Tyler

 

Adult  Bible School Classes
9:37
Room 209
Teachers:  Jim Barber and Art Stansberry
Singles & Married, all ages
Friendship
Room 210
Teachers: 
Jon Peters, Donna Dukett, and Bob Sutton
Singles & Married,
 Middle-Aged/Senior Adults
The Gathering
Legacy Room
all ages
God Seekers
Room 221
Facilitator:  Keri Duncan
Women, all ages
Loyal Bereans
Room 203
Teacher:  Bruce Wood
Singles & Married, all ages
Reachout
Room 211
Teacher:  Buddy Pittard
Senior Adults  
 

Women's Ministry

Co-Presidents
Judy Cannon &
Gerry McKinney

Dayspring
President:  Sandra Ward
2nd Monday - 10:00 a.m.
Legacy Room
 
Sunshine
President:  Judy Cannon
2nd Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.
Homes or Room 210
 
Unity
Co-Presidents:
Beverly Echols & LaurietteJohnson
3rd Thursday - 6:30 p.m.
Homes or Fellowship Hall

Mount Carmel Christian Church
6015 Old Stone Mountain Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
770.279.8437
9:00am-5:00pm
Fax: 770.381.5429
mountcarmelcc.org

COMMUNITY LUNCH is this Sunday (10/2)

All are invited to gather in Fellowship Hall after worship for Hamburgers, Baked Beans, and MORE!  $5/person

Note:  The first half of the Falcons game will be on - so WEAR RED to show your support!

You're invited to join a LIFE GROUP ...

                                     "We Can't Do Life Alone"

 

Smoke Rise Life Group - 4:00 p.m. (Sundays)

Senior Minister's Office

Hosted and led by Art Stansberry

Focus:  Sunday morning's sermon topic

 

Stone Mountain/Lilburn  - 5:00 p.m. (Sundays)

Hosted by Brandi Williams 

 (5514 Five Forks Trickum Rd, Stone Mtn.)

Led by Scott Latimore

Focus:  Book of Acts (N.T. Wright) 

 

Stone Mountain Life Group - 4:00 p.m. (Sundays)

Hosted and led by Terence and Lauriette Johnson

(6889 Glen Cove Ln, Stone Mtn.)

Focus: Sunday morning's sermon topic

 

Snellville Life Group - 6:30 p.m. (Thursdays)

Hosted by Jean Baldwin

(2232 Timber Ln, Snellville) 

Led by Don Keller and Mark McClanahan

Focus:  Mere Christianity (C.S. Lewis)

 

Missions Life Group - 5:30 p.m.  (4th Sundays)

Hosted and led by Keri Duncan and Melinda Wilson

(1827 Preserve Creek Way, Loganville)

Focus:  Local and global missions

 

Sign up at the Connections Counter
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE  THIS WEEK
    5:30 p.m. - Family Meal (see menu/prices in left column) 
    6:30 p.m. - Classes for all ages

Men's Study - Room 221 (led by Alan Craven)
  "Prodigal God" - by Timothy Keller
      Jesus' parable of the prodigal son  
  "How to Study the Bible" 
    Learn how to observe scripture, accurately interpret the
    Word, and apply the truth to our lives

Co-Ed Study - Room 210 (led by Art Stansberry)
  Book of 1 Samuel (Old Testament)
     Samuel is the last and arguably the greatest judge in
     Israel's history; he led God's people through some
     incredibly tumultuous times.
  
Exciting programs for Students and Kids, too!
September Dollar Club offerings will go to Mount Carmel Christian School.
For Students Only ... 

6th thru 12th Graders

 

DEEPER LIFE RETREAT - Nov. 11-13

(for 9th-12th Graders) at North GA Christian Camp

Deadline to sign up:  11/3

 

WEDNESDAYS -  ILLUMINATE 

 5:30 pm - Dinner ($3.00)

 6:30 pm - Games/Worship

 

SUNDAY SCHEDULE 

  9:30 a.m. Gathering in Cafe

10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary OR Student Leader Opportunities (with MCKids, Tech Crew, Greeting Ministry)

 

SUNDAY

LIFE GROUPS -  this Sunday (1st/3rd Sundays)  

 

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.  Help with Community Lunch, then move to Student CafĂ© to break-out into life groups. 

 

WOMEN'S FALL RETREAT - Saturday, October 22

   Tennis Shoes to High Heels -                       

                       Here Am I, Send ME

 Starts @ 9:30 am   (come and go as your schedule permits)

Churchhill Commons Clubhouse 

(2775 Winthrope Way, Lawrenceville)  
Speaker:  Angie Stryker (Breadhouse CCF @ Emory)
Cost:  $5.00
Sign up @ the Connections Counter or online
TWO WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES OFFERED ...
 
"Victory in Spiritual Warfare" (Dr. Tony Evans)
Tuesdays in Legacy Room
Nevelle Hawkins, facilitator
 
"The Seven Churches of Revelation" (Dr. David Jeremiah)
Tuesdays at Buttrill home in Ellenwood
Emily Buttrill, facilitator
The Christmas Shoes will be presented again this year on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11. Interested in participating?  See Leslie or Jennifer Cotton.

YOUNG AT HEART is heading to the Mountains Thursday, October 20, on a chartered bus!

Depart:  9:00 a.m.     Return:  4:00 p.m. 

Cost:  $15.00 (plus your lunch)

Activities will include shopping for apples at Jaemor Farms; touring the Folk Pottery Museum; and eating lunch at Mickey Piggs BBQ!  All ages welcome to join us on this trip!  Sign up at the Connections Counter

PARKING REQUEST ... Please do not park along the curbing in the back across from the Rose Garden (between the Sanctuary and Kitchen entrance).  This is designated as a Fire Lane and we need to keep it clear.  Thank you for your cooperation. 
Mount Carmel Christian School News ...
OPENINGS IN ALL GRADE LEVELS.
More information at www.mccsch.org
Highlights for Kids 
Infants thru 5th Graders
   
CIY SUPERSTART Preteen Conference
 - October 14-15  (for 4th-6th Graders) at Cross Pointe Church in Duluth
Learn more at www.ciy.com/superstart
 
WEDNESDAY KIDSLIFE
5:30 P.M. - Family Meal
                   (Kids 5th/under FREE) 
6:30 p.m. - Bible Stories/Activities
 
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
  9:30 a.m. Bible Story/Crafts/Games
10:30 a.m. KidsTime Worship
Still need a few more good men (or women) to join the Grounds Ministry Team!

Many hands are needed to maintain our massive church grounds.  To learn more, contact Eddie Cowart at cowartce@comcast.net or sign up at the Connections Counter.
Grace to Glory Grief Support Ministry meets the third Saturday of the month at 10: 00 a.m. in the Legacy Room. (next meeting will be October 15)  Cont act Tess Hall at Tessatbest@yahoo.com or 407 929-0769 

Hope you've checked out our website ...

mountcarmelcc.org  Note:  At the top of the first page, you will see a green tab to click on ON-LINE GIVING. Many of you have requested this quick and easy method for giving.

Sermons Online ... Did you know that you can view the Sunday morning service on your computer "live"?  Just go to our website www.mountcarmelcc.org  Click LIVE WEBCAST Sunday at 10:30 am - Watch Now OR you can also view the sermons at any time by clicking on WORSHIP - then click Sermon Archives (Watch/Listen), then choose the sermon you would like to see/hear.
For more information on any of the articles in this newsletter, visit our website at www.mountcarmelcc.org