February 12, 2019


This past Friday's  Joy Prom 2019 was an incredible celebration of 400 guests and their caregivers, made possible by 700 volunteers!  

As we reflect on this, our 13th and final* Joy Prom, we invite you to:

SHARE YOUR REFLECTIONS. 
If you served at this or any Joy Prom over the years,  share your reflections!  Click here to share what God has taught you through Joy Prom.

STAY INVOLVED. 
As we expand our Joy Ministry efforts to serve families with special needs throughout the year, consider serving! Click here to express your interest in learning more.

RELIVE THE FUN. 
Check out Friday's Facebook Live "Countdown to the Red Carpet" here . And, w atch the highlights video below - so much joy crammed into 1 minute!
 

*This past fall, Carmel decided that moving forward we will shift away from hosting Joy Prom and focus on ongoing Special Needs ministry efforts that serve families holistically 52 weeks a year. 

NEWS + PRAISES

Special Called Church Meeting  
Carmel's Elder Leadership Team has scheduled a special-called church meeting for Wednesday, February 20 at 6:15 pm, in the Worship Center. Complete details can be found here
NEW Trips Announced 
Check out the NEW opportunities to come alongside a global ministry partner this summer to advance the gospel. Details here
>60 Bob Goff Tickets Remain
Goff, the author of Love Does, is coming to Carmel for an evening of ABLE-focused encouragement and storytelling! Limited seats remain!  Click here for tickets.
Praise for Living with Open Hands! 
Spring Women's Bible Studies
For the 370 women gathering at Carmel throughout the week to study God's word! Here's a peek at our final study to begin - Awaken - that just started last week! 
Milestone Celebration
For the 12 moms and dads who took a milestone step in the discipleship of their children at Parent Child Dedication this past Sunday. 
Morning Prayer  
For the prayers lifted up this morning on behalf of the preborn at our largest attended 2nd Tuesday Prayer gathering with Pastor Alex. 

This Week: February 12 - 19

Wednesday - February 13
Midweek is underway!   Supper and equipping for ALL ages. 
Tuesday - February 14
Daughters of the King invite all women to the Prayer Room for a midday prayer gathering. Details here
Friday - February 15
6th Graders enjoy Preteen Night Out at Carmel from 6:30 - 10:00pm while parents meet at 9:30pm to discuss the upcoming Preteen Retreats. Details here
Sunday - February 17
This week's message in the Never Alone in a Lonely World series focuses on Psalm 23:5 (Our Shepherd is Generous). See you at 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00am. I f you missed last week's message - catch up here .

Looking to Connect? Stop by the Carmel Room between services so we can meet you, answer your questions and help you explore next steps.
Thursday- February 19
Daughters of the King invite all women to the Prayer Room for an evening of prayer gathering. Details here

Looking Ahead

Grab the Littles for Cinderella - February 22 & 23
Come enjoy our Carmel Christian School ministry's 5th Grade presentation of  Cinderella Kids . Click here for details and $5 evening or matinee tickets. 
Home Educators Serve Opportunity - February 25
Carmel Home Educators love and serve our Neighbors at Carrington Place, facilitating crafts and visiting with residents, from 2:00 - 3:00pm on the 4th Monday of each month! Details here
Parents - Upcoming Dates
Upcoming opportunities include:

Quick Links

carmelbaptist.org
Online calendar, archived sermons and more. Visit site  here .
Local Opportunities to Serve 
Check out ongoing opportunities to build relationships and live the gospel with our local ministry partners.  View opportunities here
The LineUp  - February 2019 
Highlights of this month's opportunities for connection and equipping.  View it  here .
The Able Life  - Winter 2018/2019
Stories of ordinary people in the Carmel family cultivating lives which abide in Christ to build relationships and live the gospel with everything. Read this quarter's edition  here
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