The Vision Your Gift TRANSFORMS LIVES LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING WEEK OF PRAYER December 3-10. 2017 Our Church Goal: $6,000 We will receive the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering throughout the month of December.
Focus on...the Pastor s Message page 2 Dear Church Family, Merry Christmas! I love saying that. Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love to experience all the wonder that comes with Christmas. Of course, there is the wonder of children at this special time of the year, but my greatest excitement comes with the celebration of the birth of my Savior. It never gets old reading and sharing the story of Christmas. It never gets old singing the songs of Christmas that explain the wonder of the newborn Savior. It never gets old listening to Christmas musicals led by children and adults. Could I challenge you this year to experience the wonder of Christmas all over again! Not the hustle and bustle, but rather the WONDER and JOY that explains: Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:11) Never forget: That day was for YOU! Jesus came to earth for you personally and we celebrate because of the difference His coming has made in our lives. Tell everyone you see MERRY CHRISTMAS this year. Use this season to express the joy that God has given you through the gift of His Son! As we close out 2017 I want to thank you for your faithfulness to the ministry of Mt. Carmel. There is a place for everyone in our ministry and if you have not found your place yet, please do so as we begin 2018. We can do more together than we can alone! In His Love, Pastor Paul Our video system to record our services has been out of service for a couple of months. This system allows us to provide DVD s for our Shut-Ins and others who request them. We are in the process of raising the funds needed to replace and update this system. We need approximately $2,500 to help purchase the equipment needed. To date we have received $2,555.00. If you would like to help provide for this ministry you may do so by placing your gift in an envelope marked Video System.
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Focus on...christmas Events page 4 Children s Musical Sunday, December 3-6:00 PM Candlelight Memorial Service Wednesday, December 6-6:30 PM This will be held at the church cemetery. In case of inclement weather, this will be held in the Sanctuary. Fifty Plus Christmas Dinner Friday, December 8-6:30 PM (F.H.) Everyone is asked to bring a dish. The meat is furnished Adult Choir musical Sunday, December 10-6:00 PM Church-Wide Christmas Caroling Sunday, December 17-5:00 PM Hot Chocolate afterwards in the fellowship hall Drop-In Communion Wednesday, December 20 6:00-7:00 PM This is a special time as our Pastor & Church Staff serve communion and prays for you and your family members Sunday, December 24 Schedule 10:00 AM - Morning Worship No Sunday School or Evening Worship If you would like to give a Poinsettia in honor or memory of someone, we ask that you please sign-up sheets provided in the classrooms and Welcome Center. You may also call the church office (442-5320) before Tuesday, December 12. The cost of each plant is $10.00. Place your check or cash in an envelope, along with your name and place it in the offering plate. You may also mail it to the church office. Also, be sure and write Poinsettia on the envelope.
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Focus on...information page 6 This is a record year for our drop-off location. There was a total of 5,794 shoeboxes packed, including 412 we received from our church. We appreciate each one of you that helped in any way, all the volunteers, those of you that made shoeboxes and most of all your prayers. We ask that you continue to pray for these children that will receive these boxes. This month we will be collecting Christmas cards to put in our shoe boxes for next year. Look for cards when they are on clearance or recycle old cards. (just tear off the part that has been signed and turn it into a post card. Thank you for participating in this year s OCC Shoe Box Assembly and year round supply gathering - it was a great success. Do you shop with Amazon.com? If yes, please consider using Amazon Smile. This website, owned by Amazon allows customers the enjoyment of the same products, low prices and convenient shopping. It also contributes a percentage to charitable organizations of your choice. Just go to smile.amazon.com to make your purchase and the charity choice is Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, including our address. Thank you for your support. Sunday, December 3 7:30 AM Fellowship Room CHURCH OFFICE SCHEDULE The offices will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holidays. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29.
Focus on...december Calendar page 7 Sunday Services 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Children s Worship (Meet at Front of Sanctuary) 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Worship 4:45 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Wednesday Services 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Parent Café, Student/Children s Ministries & Children s Choir Thursdays 2:30 pm Good News Club (Dacusville Elementary) Dec. 3 Men s Fellowship Breakfast (F.H.) 7:30 AM Dec. 3 Children s Musical 6:00 PM Dec. 5 Growing in Grace CDC Christmas Program 7:00 PM Dec. 5 Properties Team Meeting 6:30 PM Dec. 6 Candlelight Memorial Service (Cemetery) 6:30 PM Dec. 8 Fifty Plus Christmas Dinner (F.H.) 6:30 PM Dec. 10 Adult Choir Musical 6:00 PM Dec. 10 Youth-Secret Angel Reveal 7:15 PM Dec. 12 MOPS (F.H.) 9:00 AM Dec. 12 WOM Group 3 (Capri s - Easley) 5:00 PM Dec. 12 WOM Group 5 (Dana Lewis Home) 6:30 PM Dec. 14 WOM Group 2 (F.H.) 11:00 AM Dec. 17 Church-Wide Caroling 5:00 PM Dec. 20 Drop-In Communion 6:00 PM Dec. 24 Morning Worship Service Only 10:00 AM Dec. 25 Church Offices Closed Dec. 26 Church Offices Closed * You may pick up a copy of the monthly calendar in the Welcome Center. 1 Eddie Tolliver 2 Marvin Berryhill 2 Hazel Cook 2 Mike Jordan 2 Susan Youngblood 3 Ryan Johnson 4 Collin Fuller 7 Paul Turner 10 Mark Knust 11 Mike Green 11 Martie O Shields 12 Amy Hendricks 12 Rhett Wilson 13 Elizabeth Garrick 13 John Preston 15 Jan Looper 16 Carolyn Fuller 16 Caleb Gaston 16 Taylor Raines 17 Ray Youngblood 23 Neal Dillashaw 25 Barbara Williams 27 Brooks Robinson 28 Betty Williams 31 Alexis McCoy 31 Donnie Reeves
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