August 23, 2017
Establish a Routine!
After a fun summer, fall ushers in routine. A healthy routine provides direction in our lives, enabling us to act instead of standing still because of a lack of direction or decision paralysis. That sounds a lot like discipleship!

FOR ADULTS
This Sunday is the perfect time to set a NEW routine for your spiritual growth! 
  • Connect through
    Discipleship Community (DC) 
    at either 9:30 or 11:00am! There are a number of NEW DCs available at 11:00am, as well as The Bridge for those interested in learning more about Carmel and how to get connected! Stop by the Welcome Desk or The Porch on Sunday for more details. 
  • Consider these other opportunities for Men, Women, Prayer, and Senior Adults. 
  • Catch the shuttle from Elizabeth Lane Elementary that runs continuously on Sundays from 7:15am - 12:45pm. This makes spaces for guests, those with special parking permits and families with preschoolers to park on campus.
FOR PARENTS
This Sunday, August 27 is Promotion Sunday, and it is a great time to get into your Sunday routine. All Carmel Preschoolers, Kidz, and Students will move up to the next grade/age level. Look for an email this week with details so you can easily help your child find their NEW class!

Nearest - Go Home First

PRAISE for a Strong Foundation 
On Sunday, August 20 close to 1,000 people gathered together for a time of prayer and dedication of the new Student Center and Gym. Pastor Alex alongside former Carmel pastors Dr. Don Bouldin and Dr. Wayne Poplin led the crowd in prayers of thanksgiving for the generations that laid the foundation for what Carmel is today and commitment to disciple future generations in this space. The dedication culminated with the baptism of 7 students and distribution of prayer tags with first names of CBC & CCS students grades 6-12.

Unable to join the celebration - or want to revisit it? Watch the fill event here. 

 

 
PRESCHOOL MOMS - You've Got a "Time Out" 
Gather with fellow moms on the first Tuesday of each month to be encouraged and equipped to thrive. Come for food, fellowship, mentoring and fun! The fun kicks off Tuesday, September 5. Learn more and sign up here. 

SERVE our Nearest... and cutest
Help disciple our Nearest while mom and dad attend Worship and their Discipleship Community! We currently have serving slots available at 11:00am in all preschool levels - Babies, Toddle rs & 2's, 3's, 4's and Kindergarten. If you are interested in serving, please email Rachel Bright .

DEADLINE Sunday 
  • PARENTS: Click here for details and to register your family to participate in Milestone 1: Parent/Child Dedication, the first step on the Milestone Parenting Pathway on Sunday, September 17. The deadline to register is Sunday, August 27.
  • WOMEN: Choose from 13 on-campus studies and 6 studies held in homes. Full details and study descriptions are located here. The deadline to register is Sunday, August 27.
SERVE on the Carmel Orchestra!
"With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!" Psalm 98:6 Auditions for the Orchestra will be held on Thursday, August 31 at 7:00pm in the Choir Room. Please contact Lem or Whitney if interested.  

Starting Point & Connection Teams  - Please RSVP TODAY!
On Wednesday, August 30 those currently serving on our Starting Point and Connections Teams - as well as those interested in joining these teams - will gather for a dinner celebration and training. Please click here to RSVP! Tomorrow, August 23, is the deadline to sign up.  Questions? Email Rhonda Pangle .  

Final SUMMER Reminders
  • Activities Paused in August - Wednesday Night Supper and Adult Bible Study, as well as the Thursday morning Daughters of the King Prayer Gathering, will not meet this month.
  • Sunday Morning - Pastor Alex will be back teaching from the book of Obadiah and we will celebrate Baptism. Traveling? Watch our 9:30am Worship Service on Facebook LIVE.
Carmel Events + Everything Else!
Visit us online at carmelbaptist.org and view our online calendar here .  


Neighbors - Love and Serve

Love + Serve Project Gets Ribbon Cutting
The Creek church (formerly Briar Creek) celebrated their new playground this past Sunday with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony  Carmel was honored to partner with Pastor Ken and team to help rebuild a playground for the many children that attend the church.



"Meet the Neighbors" Lunch on Sunday, September 10

Want to learn more about unique ways to love + serve throughout our city? Join us for Lunch and an Information Session, on Sunday, September 10 from 12:30 - 2:00pm, where you can learn about how Carmel is serving our Neighbors and connect to people already serving alongside our ministry partners. Please click here to RSVP for lunch. 

Nations - Go, Pray, Give

Did You Know?
Carmel partners with IMB (International Mission Board) to spread the gospel to every people group worldwide.  Click here to check out their Daily Prayer Guide and other resources about unreached  people groups and how to pray specifically for different parts of the world.