August 28, 2018

Care Ministry is a safe place to not be OK.   Register NOW to gather with others in a similar season or struggle for study, prayer and encouragement. 

Fall  Care Groups include:

for men battling pornography addiction and sexual sin 
begins Monday, September 10

for women who love men battling pornography addiction and sexual sin 
begins Monday, September 10

for those seeking to heal from divorce
begins Wednesday, September 12

for those who have lost a loved one
begins Wednesday, September 12

for women seeking spiritual healing from a past abortion 
begins Monday, September 24

for those who have lost a child
ongoing

We are ABLE

A BIG Thank You!

Your generously donated school supplies are in the hands of students at our partner school Merry Oaks Elementary!

Special thanks to the Discipleship Communities (Hills & Valleys and Young Families) who distributed the supplies while fellowshipping with the students and their families.

This Week

Thursday - August 30 
All women are invited to come as they are and pray as part of the Daughters of the King prayer gathering. Details here.
Sunday - September 2 

Pastor Alex teaches the final message in the 7Words series:

shabach (shaw-bakh'): To address in a loud tone. To shout. To commend, glory, and triumph. 

Lord's Supper will be observed and the Elders and their wives will be in the Prayer Room between services to pray with and for you. Come pray! 

Parking + Shuttle Reminder:
Guest parking has relocated to the Main Entrance lot. Enjoy the convenience of the Carmel Shuttle, which runs from Elizabeth Lane Elementary continuously on Sundays from 7:15am - 12:45pm.

Pick Up The September LineUp
The LineUp is a NEW monthly print piece that provides a quick-glance at what is happening at and through Carmel each month. If you're looking for our previous monthly publication -  The Table -  know it has been paused as we explore alternative ways to share information and stories of people making disciples and Living ABLE lives everyday.  
Monday - September 3
The Carmel campus will be closed in observation of Labor Day.
Tuesday - September 4
Mom's Time Out - a great gathering for mom's with preschool-aged kids - kicks off a new season. Details and register here.

Daughters of the King - All women are invited to come as they are for an evening of prayer. Details here.

In the Weeks Ahead

Orchestra Auditions

"Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet...praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals." 
Psalm 150:3-5 

Use your musical talent on Sunday mornings as part of the Carmel Orchestra! Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 5. To express your interest and learn more, email Whitney Peters.
Beginning Sunday, September 9

Carmel has joined with 75+ area church for something unique!

For Charlotte has worked collaboratively with local church leaders (including Pastor Alex) to develop a unified sermon series for September for our city! Details here.

But wait - there is MORE! And on Sunday, October 7 we'll have a bonus opportunity only at Carmel - o ne more FOR (For the Nations) and the BeFOR and After Sunday experience during Discipleship Community hours. Details here.
Tuesday, September 11
Everyone is welcome! To complement the FORCLT series, this month's prayer gathering will focus on praying for our Neighbors. Details here.
Wednesday, September 12

Midweek - a Wednesday night dose of supper, fellowship and equipping - kicks off September 12! Here's a preview of what is planned for our first night:
  • a NEW international-themed Supper menu
  • Famjam for all CarmelKidz and their parents
  • a NEW Midweek format for Preschoolers
  • a Night of ABLE (guided Prayer for Adults in the Worship Center)
Click out all the Midweek details here.
Thursday, September 13
Men's Journey begins! It's not too late to join a group. Click here for details.


Saturday, September 15
Nonprofit directors, board members or those thinking about serving on a board are invited to leverage the experience and wisdom of noteworthy leaders at Nonprofit Leadership Summit on Saturday, September 15.
The agenda, overview of guest speakers and link to register can be found here.
Saturday, September 25

Registration is now open for our Carmel Christian School ministry's 2018 Golf Classic on Tuesday, September 25. Click here for details on the variety of ways you can be involved and support this ministry.


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

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