March 21, 2017

For the next 7 weeks, let's pray  through the Life in Christ essentials and  ask God to show us how and where He wants us to grow. 
  • Pray through the prayer prompt delivered Monday mornings to your email inbox. 
  • Join  Pastor Alex for prayer in the Worship Center on Tuesdays at 7:00am. 
  • And pick up a Prayer & Sermon Journal in the Gathering Space (free to all who will use it!).

Nearest - Go Home First

TOMORROW - Wednesday Nights at Carmel
Chef Lance has a delicious meal planned! Bring the family (and maybe a Neighbor) for dinner (4:45 - 6:00pm) followed by a time of equipping for all ages (6:15 - 7:15pm). ReCharge classes continue.  Choir will rehearse (all welcome!). Complete details here .   

TONIGHT & THURSDAY - Women's Prayer Gathering
Women will gather in the Prayer Room tonight at 7:00pm and Thursday morning at 11:45am for an hour of prayer. All women are welcome. Come as you are. Details here. 

NEXT TUESDAY - Pray with Pastor Alex
Join Pastor Alex for a time of prayer in the Worship Center from 7:00 - 8:00am. Come for a few minutes or the hour for prayer and self-reflection as we examine our lives as disciples of Christ and seek how and where God is calling us to grow.

Save the Date! 


Nominations Due Sunday!
Nominate 1-2 men to serve as part of the Elder Leadership Team. Pick up a paper ballot at the Welcome Desk or click here . Elder responsibilities and qualifications can be reviewed here: "The Role and Qualifications of an Elder and Deacon"  on CarmelLeader.org.
 
Upcoming Events
Plan ahead! Check out the online calendar  here .  


Neighbors - Love and Serve

Tomorrow Night's Move Beyond the Headlines
Join us TOMORROW as we Move Beyond the Headlines again and discuss The Untold Story - Christian Persecution and Access to the Gospel. 
Guest Speaker Dr. John Sittema , Reformed Theological Seminary professor  and Lead Missiologist at Rivers of the World, will provide insight into local and global realities about the Gospel and the Persecuted Church. Room A245 at 6:15pm.

Ways to SERVE with Joy Prom
Check out these ways to serve with Joy Prom?
  • Make a food platter for the Caregiver Suite. Sign up here. 
  • Help assemble boutonnieres for the guests. Sign up here. 
  • Serve as a Host or Hostess to a guest on Friday night, Saturday afternoon (NEW) or Saturday evening. Sign up here. 

Nations - Go, Pray, Give

Bolivia Team Departs Friday
A small team from Carmel heads to Bolivia Friday to work alongside Carmel missionary Cara Strauss Contreras with Word Made Flesh and  explore how Carmel can continue to serve and expand ministries in Bolivia.  Word Made Flesh Bolivia seeks to offer abundant life in Christ to those affected by prostitution in El Alto, Bolivia. Please keep this team and the local ministry in your prayers. 

Another team will go to Bolivia in July - will you join that team? You can help provide a sports camp and English teaching workshop as part of a VBS for 30-50 children affected by prostitution. This trip will also include prayer walks, learning opportunities, encouragement and some minor work with the social sewing enterprise SutiSana.
Click here for details.