February 20, 2018


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Get immersed in what it looks like  to ABIDE in Christ to BUILD relationships and LIVE the Gospel with EVERYTHING in ALL the places God takes you each day. 

Life in Christ Conference
Saturday, March 3
8:30am - 12:30pm

The DEADLINE to register is Sunday!
There is no cost to attend.   Students are encouraged to attend.   

Got Kids?
Childcare - or what we call Super Saturday Morning - is provided for children 6 weeks through 6th grade with registration.

Attending? Why Not Volunteer!
Check In and Snack Table volunteers are needed. You won't miss any of the conference! C lick here  to sign up to serve.

 This Week

TOMORROW - February 21
It's Midweek for everyone! Complete d etails here. Highlights include:
  • Pastor Josh Fairbaugh's Connecting to Carmel class at 6:30pm will discuss how we practice membership. Room A243. 
  • Parents of Students - tomorrow is Family Midweek so join your student for the evening in the Student Center!
Thursday - February 22
  • TEMPORARY CHANGE: For the next six week, Daughters of the King morning gathering will be from 11:30am-12:30pm in Uptown Auditorium. 
Sunday - February 25
  • Pastor Alex teaches on the final aspect of our A.B.L.E. strategy and what it looks like to Abide in Christ to Build Relationships and Live the Gospel with EVERYTHING! 
  • The ordinance of baptism will be celebrated at 9:30 and 11:00am. 
     
  • Discipleship Communities will continue the conversation with A.B.L.E. curriculum focused on EVERYTHING. 
  • Elder nominations are due! The Elder Leadership Team leads and shepherds the church body in all decision-making matters. Submit your nominee online here. 
  • If you missed or wish to revisit Pastor Alex's message on LIVE the Gospel (in word and deed), click here for the sermon video and notes. 
Wednesday - February 28
  • At 6:00pm, join us in the Worship Center for a Church meeting to consider a motion from the Nominating & Governance Committee regarding 3 candidates to serve on committees. View the agenda here. 
Events and our full calendar can be found online here .

Connect + Engage

Preschool Wants YOU! 
The Preschool Ministry team is looking for adult volunteers interested in sharing the hope of Christ with our youngest at 9:30. Email Rachel Bright to express your interest and learn more! 
From the Church Office
  • A Special Called Church Meeting will be Wednesday, February 28 at 6:00pm in the Worship Center to consider a motion from the Nominating & Governance Committee regarding 3 candidates to serve on committees. View the agenda here.
  • New Quarterly Reports are available on CarmelLeader.org if you're interested in the latest financial and membership reports. 
  • This is the FINAL week to nominate an Elder to lead Carmel! Please submit your nominee online.
February Collection Bin
Throughout February we are collecting NEW toiletries and box fans for Love INC. This local ministry partner supplements and complements human service organizations serving our Charlotte area neighbors with severe needs. 

March 7 - Night of Prayer 
Come pray that the hearts of all who  call Carmel home will be filled with an  insatiable desire from the Holy Spirit to  ABIDE in Christ to BUILD relationships  and LIVE the Gospel with EVERYTHING.
NOTE: All Adults not participating in Famjam are encouraged to attend!
School Ministry Musical
Enjoy musical theatre?   Snag tickets to one of three shows produced by our Carmel Christian School ministry. Tickets available here . 


March 28 Seder Meal  
Click here to RSVP to experience a Messianic Passover at Carmel. Interested in assisting with setting the tables for the Seder? Follow the same link to express your interest.


For Parents

Carmel Preschool

WEE School has limited slots remaining for the 2018-2019 school year. Details here.
CarmelKidz
Pastor Alex and Christy Kennedy host their final session of their Marriage-focused Parent Roundtable. 

Register here for First Step - an interactive, 4-week class for children in grades 2-6  and their parents, who are ready to follow Jesus as Savior. 
Carmel Students
Parents and Students will gather together on Wednesday for Family Midweek! 

Parents of Graduating Seniors - click here to register your Student BEFORE April 1 for Milestone 6: High School Graduation Celebration!

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