October 23, 2018


NEW Piece Celebrates Stories of Transformation
In response to the ABLE strategy, we tweaked our communication tools to better celebrate how God is transforming lives at Carmel.

Pick up the inaugural edition of The Able Life and celebrate what God does when ordinary people seek to make disciples and live lives that abide in Christ so they can build relationships and live the Gospel with everything.

Read The Able Life online here.

NEWS

Ready for Carmel Serve 
Carmel Serve officially kicks off TOMORROW and is an on-ramp to explore ways you, as an individual, family or Discipleship Community, can help meet the needs of the hidden and forgotten in our city and make kingdom impact. There is something for everyone! Click here to view ALL of this week's projects and sign up.
Church Plant Informational Meeting (Nov 1 + 11)
Join Josh Fairbaugh and Lem LeRoy as they share the mission, vision and identity of Carmel's next church plant and answer questions. There are two opportunities to learn more: Thursday, November 1 at 7:00pm and Sunday, November 11 at 5:00pm (at Carmel in Uptown Auditorium).
Build Relationships - in a Discipleship Community
If you're new to Carmel or have been here a while and are not yet connected, these Discipleship Communities (DCs) are ready to welcome you!

Sundays @ 9:30am
Bridges DC - for anyone looking to connect at Carmel (Room A217)
High View DC - diverse in age with married couples and single adults (room A218)

Sundays @ 11:00am
Hills and Valleys DC - mostly couples with children, but all are welcome (Room A219)
Gateway DC - for anyone who wants to have a weekly conversation about the message presented in the Worship Service (Room A217)

Join Wait List for Dec 3 Trip to The Coves
Our Senior Adult (55+) chartered day-trip to Asheville for the Christmas Carol Sing at The Cove has reached capacity. To be added to the wait list, please email or call Rhonda Chandler at 704-847-8575.
15 Years of Service
This past week, Joy Motte celebrated 15 years as Carmel's Database Administrator. This past year has been a notable one for the Motte family. Joy's husband David suffered a heart attack after they ascended the steps of Blarney Castle in April. A dramatic rescue followed. Last month, the Mottes returned to Ireland to celebrate life, kiss the Blarney Stone and thank the people God provided there who cared so well for their family.

Click here to read more of their incredible story.

Click here to alert Joy to any changes to your contact information (and thank her for her service!).

Disaster Response Continues
In North Carolina: Recovery work volunteers are needed for teams serving two hours east of Charlotte on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27.

In Florida: Feeding team volunteers are needed for upcoming trip dates.

Details about these trips coordinated through NC Baptist can be found here.

This Week

Wednesday - October 24
Midweek  serves up an Italian-inspired supper + equipping for all ages. This week's Engage360 Adult discussion in D101 is: How do I address specific objections to Christianity that may come up in spiritual conversations, including "Evolution disproves Christianity" and "The Bible doesn't matter to me because it's been changed so much over 2,000 years."
Thursday - October 25
Our friends at Ember host a night of worship and teaching with author Jennie Allen and worship leader Christy Nockels. Details here.
Friday - October 26 + Saturday - October 27
Come enjoy the arts! Carmel Christian Middle School presents Madagascar The Musical! Tickets and show times here.
Sunday - October 28
Pastor Alex teaches How to Treat People Right (James 2:1-13) and Baptism will be celebrated at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00am. Sermon series journals are still available for pick up in the Gathering Space and Media Center.
New to Carmel? Not yet connected? Stop by the Carmel Room (near the Welcome Center) on Sunday morning. We would love to meet you, answer your questions and help you explore next steps to grow in your understanding of Christ and connect at Carmel. 
Mental Health Conversation. Our friends at Silent Images host a FREE night of short films and discussion on mental health. Details here .
Other Happenings This Week
View our full online calendar here - including recurring women's prayer gatherings, care ministry groups and more.

Looking Ahead

Make it a Missional Halloween (Oct 31)
There will be no Midweek activities. Instead, let's redeem Halloween! How will you be intentional to engage with your neighbors? Need ideas? Click here.
Nonprofit Leadership Summit (Nov 3)
Staff and volunteers who help lead local nonprofits - or anyone with an interest in this area - come l everage the experience and wisdom of noteworthy leaders to be encouraged and equipped to lead well in uncertain times and have impact in the years ahead. Details here.
2nd Tuesday Focus on Orphans + Foster Families (Nov 13)
Pastor Alex hosts this monthly guided prayer at 7:00am in Carmel's Uptown Auditorium. November is Adoption Awareness Month so our prayer time will be focused on praying for the Orphan. 
Key Dates For Parents 
Be sure to read your ministry-specific emails! Here are a few reminders:
  • Carmel Kidz Famjam (Nov 7) will focus on "COOPERATION: Working together to do more than you can do alone." 
  • Parent Cue (Nov 8) is a night of equipping at Forest Hill South Park with great speakers and a Carmel discount. 
  • Carmel Christian School Open House (Nov 15) is a great way to learn about our K-12 school ministry. 
  • The Pause Retreat (Nov 16-18) - is an unplugged weekend with Jesus for HS Students. Register and submit required paperwork by November 7.

What's happening at Carmel?
Check out the full calendar online here .

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