June 11, 2019

Carmel Counseling Center Ministry Expands Services

Since 1991, Carmel Counseling Center ministry has been a place of hope for healing and restoration, offering professional counseling that is distinctly Christian.   

In response to the growing prevalence of sensory, behavioral, and developmental needs in children being served by the counseling center and a desire for more coordinated care, new space and staff have been allocated to provide Occupational Therapy (OT).  For children, Play Therapy supports psychological, emotional, and relational healing and growth.  Occupational Therapy focuses on helping children with cognitive, physical, and sensory needs, in order to enhance their success at home and school.

Michelle Teague, a 30-year veteran in this field, will be leading our pediatric OT services. Click here to learn more about Michelle and here for an overview of all services available through the Carmel Counseling Center. 

Did you know? In the past 12 months, the counseling center ministry has served more than 750 people - 50% of whom are not Carmel members.

News...
June 19 Framed Conversation + Resources
Did Sunday's message  on same-sex marriage and gender identity leave you with questions? Want to talk more about this topic? J oin Pastor Kenny Klinect, and his wife Kay, in the Carmel Room next Wednesday, June 19 at 6:15pm. If you'd like to speak one-on-one with a pastor, David Dixon and Clay Barnes are available. Simply call 704-847-8575.  As a reminder, resources for this series can be found at carmelbaptist.org/framed. 
Movie Opportunity
As a follow up to our Framed message on racism, grab a ticket here for June 17 or June 19 to see the movie Emanuel which tells the untold story of the victims and survivors of the Charleston church shooting.
Doctors Needed
Our Mediterranean mission trip team needs Dentists, OB/GYNs, General Medicine, Psychiatrists, Cardiologists and Endocrinologists to serve alongside our global church partner as they reach out to their new neighbors - millions of refugees fleeing regional conflict (Nov 2 - 9, 2019). Click here for details.
Are You Plugged In?
There is a wide range of disciple-making happenings this summer here at Carmel - and this week we're spotlighting a few:
For an overview of all the summer happenings, click here.
This Week: June 12 - June 19
Highlights below. Complete calendar here . 
  • Friday (June 14) - Cuba trip team departs to work alongside a ministry partner to support the emerging church.
  • Sunday (June 16) - Pastor Alex continues the  Framed sermon series with a look at Pornography  through the framework of the gospel. CarmelKidz will again offer a "second Sunday experience" for children grades 1st - 5th at 9:30 and 11:00. Drop off and pick up will be at your child's classroom. 

Praise....

Praise for the summer interns serving alongside our ministry teams! From left to right, Lanie James, (CarmelKidz), Dillion Carpenter (Student Ministry),  Sam Marus (CarmelKidz), Lauran Haney (Student Ministry), and Hallie James (CarmelKidz). Each of these interns grew up at Carmel and we love having them back here to serve!   

Praise for the twice-a-month devotional and worship time hosted by Carmel volunteers for the residents at Carriage Club (a continuing care retirement community just a few miles from Carmel). This past Sunday was hosted by the Fellowship Discipleship Community. T eaching from Ephesians 2, Dr. Don Bouldin reminded the residents that they are the light that Jesus put in Carriage Club and of the tremendous opportunity they have to "shine light right here."

Praise for the 180 sheet sets donated for ministry partner Beds for Kids. We've got 3 Sundays left for this collection. We'd love to bless this ministry partner with 700 total NEW sheet sets (twin/queen/full). Keep them coming!

Praise (and prayers) for the 279 Students and 55 Adult volunteers who loaded 6 buses and left this afternoon for Student Ministry's Camp Carmel. They'll take over Crowder's Ridge Retreat Center for 5 days of relational and spiritual growth. What's camp like? Check out  last year's camp video.

Links...
Our Website
Online calendar, archived sermons and more at  carmelbaptist.org .
Local Outreach Opportunities 
Current opportunities with our local ministry partners are located here . 
Global Outreach Opportunities 
Current opportunities with our global ministry partners are located  here . 
Summer At-A-Glance
An overview of opportunities to experience or simply pray for are online here.
God Stories 
A few God stories from the Carmel family. Read  The Able Life here.
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