October 15, 2019

Pastor Alex has challenged us to walk our street and pray for our neighbors before we wrap up the Art of Neighboring unified sermon series on Sunday. 

Not sure how to begin? 


And when you're done?

Email or tag us on social media with a picture of your street or street sign!

Oh Lord, give us the desire, boldness and opportunity to move from stranger to acquaintance to in relationship with our neighbors!

News...

WATCH: Sunday's Mental Health Event
This Sunday evening, our friends at New City Church (South Park) will host a  screening of and conversation about three documentary short films on mental health by Matthews-based Silent Images. Come learn about depression, anxiety and bipolar. Details here.

SAVE THE DATE: Carmel will host a screening and discussion of additional short films in this series the evening of Sunday, January 26.
WOW: School Ministry Impact Report
Our Carmel Christian School (CCS) ministry tells a great story of generosity, commitment, prayer and faithfulness in their 2018-2019 Impact Report. Read it here and join us in celebrating all God is doing through this school ministry. 
WHY: Homelessness
Join us at Midweek Serve on Wednesday, October 23 as we learn more about what homelessness looks like in our city, who it impacts and ways we partner with local ministries to care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
WOMEN: Take Note
Consider these upcoming opportunities:
  • Ember (Oct 24) - An evening worship gathering for Charlotte-area women. 
  • Mom's Time Out (Nov 5) - A monthly evening for Carmel and community women who parent preschool-age children. Learn more about this month's guest speaker here
  • Homeschool Mom's Brunch  (Nov 9) - A time of fellowship and learning about discipling and homeschooling during the High School years. 
WATERMELON: Orphan/Foster Ministry Picnic
OK, so watermelon is not be on the menu, but Carmel families passionate about adoption and foster care are invited for an indoor picnic and fellowship on Sunday, November 10 from 12:30 - 2:00pm. We'll also snap an updated family picture for our Mosaic Ministry! Details and RSVP here.
This Week at Carmel: October 15 - October 23
Highlights below. Complete calendar here
  • Wednesday (Oct 16)- Everyone is invited for Midweek
     supper + equipping.
  • Sunday (Oct 20) - We've paused our Unlikely sermon series to join 100 area churches for The Art of Neighboring unified sermon series with ForCharlotte. Read Luke 7:36-37 and Luke 5:27-32 to prepare for Sunday's message The Fear Factor.
  • Wednesday (Oct 23)Midweek Serve - come for supper and stay for an interactive, on-campus outreach project that benefits the homeless in our community. PARENTS: register your kiddos 2 years and under for childcare.

Praise...
Praise for the beautiful time of worship and confession shared at Sunday's Sacred Assembly.  

Lord, it is our prayer that the seeds of Truth that were planted and the commitments that were made during the Sacred Assembly will lead to gospel-altered lives!

Praise for the connections made and laughs shared at our WEE School ministry's Parent's Brunch this week. 


Quick Links...
Fall Collection
Help provide baby bundles for new moms served by the Women's Care Clinic (formerly PRC) who have chosen life or a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for foster children at our Mosaic Style with Love Store with these items. 
Our Website
Online calendar, archived sermons and more at  carmelbaptist.org .
Ready to Serve at Carmel?
Complete the serving leader interest form  here.
Worship Music on Spotify
A collection of our weekly worship music can be found here.
Prayer Guide
A monthly prayer guide for our city from ForCharlotte can be found  here.
God Stories 
A few God stories from the Carmel family. Read  The Able Life here.
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