August 25, 2020

A Heart for the Nations
Tiffany Bass lived in the Muslim world overseas for 14 years before becoming Carmel's Preschool Associate Minister. This week, she reflects on the calling from the Lord she experienced as a child to serve the nations (and what that looks like from South Charlotte).

As a second grader, sitting in a classroom of a retired missionary teacher, I heard stories about places around the world that had never heard about Jesus. My heart was stirred.

When I was 20 years old, I spent five weeks of my summer in Nigeria, West Africa, observing how missionaries lived among a primitive people. I watched as the story of Jesus was shown in a village, projected up on a bed sheet hung between two trees. I witnessed firsthand the reaction of the Fulani tribe as they heard that Jesus died for them for the very first time. 

I was called to go. Have you ever heard the whisper or shout of the Holy Spirit in your heart? That is what I heard, even as a 7-year-old sitting in a 2nd grade classroom.

Read Tiffany's full reflection and how she has been encouraged and challenged by Carmel's Big 3 goals for the next decade.

News...

Why Pray? Join Pastor Alex Thursday AM
Join Pastor Alex this week for our Online Prayer Gathering. He will take time this week to remind us WHY we pray. Join online this Thursday from 7:30-8:00am or replay the prayer gathering at your convenience on Carmel's Facebook page. NOTE: Online Prayer Gathering SHIFT beginning next week to Wednesdays at 7:00am. 
Fall Ministry Kickoff
Fall men's, women's and care groups are beginning soon! Register today.  

FOR MEN
FOR WOMEN
  • Bible Study: various studies, days and times available
  • Mom's Time Out: once a month for moms of preschoolers building encouraging relationships with fellow moms & mentors
  • Women Living Well: for women who love men who are battling pornography addiction and sexual sin
  • Surrendering the Secret: for women who seek spiritual healing from a past abortion
FOR MEN & WOMEN
  • DivorceCare: for those who seek to rebuild their lives after divorce or separation
  • FamilyGrace: for those supporting a family member through mental health difficulties and disorders
  • GriefShare: for those who have lost a loved one
  • Hope Ministry: for those who have lost a child
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On-Campus Worship Reminder
If you're ready and able to worship back on campus - join us! Click here to register for either our 9:30 or 11:00am modified on-campus, in-person worship gatherings on Sunday! 
NOTE: Registration is required as we have limited seating available.
Special Needs Planning Seminar
Thursday, September 3 at 12pm, JOY Ministry is hosting a planning seminar for those with older/adult special needs children.  During this seminar we will answer questions about how to plan for your adult special needs child after you are gone. Click here for more information and the registration link.

Prayer

Pray for Austin and Ann-Kathrin as they prepare to move to the Middle East this fall serving with one of Carmel's ministry partners there.  They will be serving in Student Ministry, and are expecting their first child in February. Pray for wisdom, strength, endurance and joy as they jump into living in the Middle East, learning the language, discipling students and growing their family.  If you would like to receive their updates, email missions@carmelbaptist.org.



Online Opportunities
Highlights below. Complete calendar here.

Wednesday (August 26)
  • 6:30pm Midweek for CarmelKidz + Other Opportunities 
Thursday (August 27)
Sunday (August 30)
If you are interested in an online small group, please let us know here.


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