March 20, 2018


Sabbath ceasing means to cease not only from work itself, but also from the need to accomplish and be productive, from the worry and tension that accompany our modern criterion of efficiency, from our efforts to be in control of our lives as if we were God, from our possessiveness and our enculturation, and, finally, from the humdrum and meaninglessness that result when life is pursued without the Lord at the center of it all.
-Marva J. Dawn

You're not too busy for this!
Abiding in the Midst of Busyness
Wednesday, March 21
6:30pm in the Worship Center
Pastor Patrick McCrory shares practical tools to equip us 
in  the vital observance of Sabbath rest. 

 This Week

Wednesday - March 21
  • Wednesday means Midweek! Click here for the NEW Adult format, and what Midweek means for Preschool, CarmelKidz and Carmel Students. 
  • Adults (high school age and up) who wish to be part of the Resurrection Sunday Choir begin required rehearsals tomorrow, March 21at 6:15pm in the choir room. Questions? Email [email protected].
Sunday - March 25
  • Holy Week begins this Sunday as Connections Pastor, Josh Fairbaugh, teaches from Colossians as part of our Root 66 journey through the books of the Bible. Watch this video  by The Bible Project for an overview of Colossians. 
  • We'll celebrate the ordinance of baptism.
Our full calendar can be found online here .


Click here for details on all Holy Week opportunities.

Reservations are needed for Good Friday childcare AND Resurrection Sunday special needs classes  (for Adults and Children).

If you would like to participate in the Seder, please express your interest here and d etails will be emailed to you. We have added a second venue. 

If you'd like to host a Seder with your family, we have added resources online.

Active Preschool, CarmelKidz and Student ministry volunteers are asked to consider serving in Preschool Ministry during one worship hour on Resurrection Sunday, April 1.

Help us provide an amazing morning for our youngest and the many visitors who join us on this special day! Click here to sign up to serve.

Build Relationships + Live the Gospel

Looking for MORE?  
Stop by The Bridge in the back of the Media Center any Sunday. Adult Pastor, Jeremy Amick, provides a weekly informal conversation geared to your questions about the beliefs and mission of Carmel and the opportunities for connecting to a Discipleship Community. Easy access to The Bridge can be found near the elevators on the first floor. Look for the signs!
Video Invitation  
If you are a woman who has experienced abortion, the next 7-week Surrendering the Secret Bible study begins Tuesday, April 10, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Watch this video to hear women talk about the impact it made in their livesTo join us , please contact [email protected].
March 31 Deadline 
Be a part of a short term mission team! Check out the details on how we're continuing to build relationships and live the gospel  through ministry partners in Ukraine and Albania this summer.
Make a Bed
Throughout March we are collecting twin and full sheet sets, blankets, pillows, lamps & lightbulbs in our Gathering Space collection bins for local ministry partner Beds for Kids - who  provides beds and essential  furniture to children and their  families in need.

For Parents

Carmel Preschool
This Sunday have your preschooler in their classroom a few minutes early so they can accompany their class for the Palm Sunday processional. 

Registration for this summer's Amazing Journey Back to Bible Times and Mother's Morning Out begins Sunday, April 8. Details here.

CarmelKidz
We will not meet on Wednesday, March 28 so you and your family can participate in the Seder. Limited space remains. RSVP here!  

Camp registration for active CarmelKidz participants is underway. Details here
Carmel Students
Parents of Graduating Seniors - click here to register your Student BEFORE April 1 for Milestone 6: High School Graduation Celebration!

Registration for Camp Carmel (June 12-16) is underway here!   

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