Staff
Art Stansberry
Senior Minister
Leslie Riley
Worship Leader
Vicki Tyler
Director of Kids & Students Ministries

  
Bob Sutton
Administrator
Vicki Calhoun
Secretary
Nancy  Dodd
Finance & Email Editor
  
Mount Carmel Christian 
Church
E-Newsletter               October 12, 2015
 

WORSHIP ... GROW ... SERVE.

 
This Sunday, October 18
  
Message:  Unleashed        Scripture:  Acts 3 & 4

This Sunday we will look at how Jesus was able to unleash His disciples to literally change the world and how we can be unleashed to do the same.  We will unpack the story of Peter and John in Acts chapter three.  What we will discover is that in order to be unleashed to influence the world, it all starts with impacting one person's life.  We will learn that we need to be ready to point others to Jesus.  And we will discuss how we need to be strong and determined as we step into the enemies' territory.  Join us this Homecoming Sunday as we strive to be unleashed into ministry.

 Special Service and Dinner on the Grounds*
*Please bring a couple of your favorite dishes to share. 

Yesterday'a Statistics

 10/11/15
 
Attendance
274
Budget Offerings
$16,225
 
 Faith Promise Offerings for Missions TD
(4/1/15 - 3/31/16)
$54,289

YTD SUMMARY

September 2015

TOTAL INCOME:
$641,053
TOTAL EXPENSES:
$666,265

WEDNESDAY DINNER  THIS WEEK  (10/14)

 

Lasagna, Pineapple Casserole, 
 Rolls, Salad Bar, and Dessert

 

For the Kids:

Lasagna

 

Adults:  $6.00

Students:  $3.00

Children (5th/under) 

FREE

FAMILY MAX:  $15.00

 

OPEN PRAYER TIME

Sundays

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Prayer Room off front lobby of Sanctuary

"My house will be called a house of prayer." 
Matthew 21:13

AT A GLANCE

       

October 12

Dayspring Women

 

October 12

Men's Ministry to Main Street Guns & Range

 

October 13

Women's Bible Study

(Legacy Room)

 

October 13

Women's Bible Study

(Ellenwood)

 

October 13

Men's Bible Study

(Old Hickory House)

 

October 13

Sunshine Women

(Room 210)

  

October 14

Wednesday Night Live

 

October 15

Unity Women
(Angel Bags Project in Cornerstone Room)

 

October 16-17

College Age Deeper Life Retreat (NGCC)

 

October 18

HOMECOMING

 

October 22

Young at Heart Trip to Mountains

 

October 23-24

CIY SuperStart! Preteen Conference

(Cross Pointe)

 

October 28

Trunk or Treat

 

November 1

Daylight Saving Time ends

 

November 8

Congregational Meeting

 

November 11

Veterans Day Service

 

November 13-15

High School Deeper Life Retreat

 

November 15

Angel Bags due

 

November 19

Young at Heart Thanksgiving Luncheon

 

November 26

THANKSGIVNG DAY

(Church office closed 11/26 & 27)

 

December 5

Women's Opt to Shop and Christmas Luncheon

 

December 11

SOAR delivers Angel Bags

(return 12/23)

 

December 12-13

Christmas Musical/Drama

 

December 17

Young at Heart Christmas Luncheon & Service Project

 

 

2015 Elders
Jim Barber-Chairman
Pug Buttrill
Carlos Guerra
Gene McBride
Jack Randall
Bobby Reese
Gary Royal
Jeff Trainer
Jay Wright
2015 Deacons
Thom Arrendale
Alan Craven
Brad Dees
Travis Dooley
Jerry Dover
Jerry Gardner
Danny Mulligan
Jim Nelson
Buddy Pittard
Kenneth Rice
Kevin Singleton
Jeff Tyler

Adult  Bible School Classes

9:37
Room 209
Teacher:  Carlos Guerra
Singles & Married, all ages
Friendship
Room 210
Teachers:  Art Stansberry, Jon Peters, and Donna Dukett
Singles & Married,
 Middle-Aged/Senior Adults
The Gathering
Legacy Room
all ages
God Seekers
Room 221
Facilitator:  Keri Duncan
Women, all ages
Loyal Bereans
Room 203
Teacher:  Bruce Wood
Singles & Married, all ages
Reachout
Room 211
Teacher:  Buddy Pittard
Senior Adults 
 
New Beginnings Class
Room 201
Teacher:  Jim Barber
 

Women's Ministry

Co-Presidents
Judy Cannon &
Gerry McKinney

Dayspring
2nd Monday - 10:00 a.m.
Legacy Room
Sunshine
2nd Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.
Homes or Room 210
Unity
3rd Thursday - 7:00 p.m.
Homes or Fellowship Hall

Mount Carmel Christian Church

6015 Old Stone Mountain Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
770.279.8437
9:00am-5:00pm
Fax: 770.381.5429
mountcarmelcc.org

And the Lord added ...

       By transfer:  Boniface and Beverly Echols

                           Sharron Hancock

HOMECOMING DAY and OFFERING GOAL
On Homecoming 2015 we will be celebrating our wonderful Mount Carmel Family - past. present, and future - and our magnificent Lord who binds us all together.  We are excited to have our Mount Carmel School children perform for us during the service and will be inviting the alumni of MCCS to join us for this special service!  And, of course, we look forward to seeing many of our former MCCC members here.  As always,  we will enjoy a wonderful lunch together after the service in the Fellowship Hall.  Our offering goal for Homecoming this year is $100,000 for our General Operating Budget.  This is a fantastic time for us to celebrate a God who receives us with open arms, and to celebrate our amazing Mount Carmel family!

GROUNDS MINISTRY UPDATE ... We have ordered 400 bales of pine straw to be spread by the supplier today!  DONATIONS WELCOME!  Thanks for all who worked on the grounds the last two Saturdays preparing for Homecoming Sunday! 

MEN'S MINISTRY
Serving Others Through Christ
 
TONIGHT (10/12) - Shooting  (7pm) 
Main Street Guns & Range (405 Killian Hill Rd, Lilburn)  Contact Alan Craven at [email protected]
 
November 9 - Trivia Night (Pizza Caf�-Stone Mtn.)

 

Have you heard about WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE?

5:30 p.m. - MEAL (This week:  Lasagna)

Adults: $6.00    Students: $3.00 Kids (5th/under):  FREE 

6:30 p.m. - PROGRAMS  See Wednesday email for full listing of activities

YOUNG AT HEART will be heading to the Mountains next Thursday, October 22 (4th Thursday) 
Depart:  9 am   Return:  4 pm   Cost:  $15 + your lunch
Group will tour Pioneer Fort Hollingsworth White House and, of course, Jaemor Farms Apple Orchard!  Lunch at Mickey Pigg's BBQ!  Sign up at the Connections Counter to reserve your seat on the chartered bus!
TRUNK or TREAT 
Wednesday, October 28 (5th Grade & Younger)
5:30 p.m. - Hamburger Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
6:30 p.m. - Trunk or Treat (lower, back parking lot)
Need Candy and Small Prizes.
Need volunteers to decorate vehicles. 
Contact Maria Wright a [email protected] 
October Dollar Club offerings will go to NG3 - a ministry that strives to develop character in high school athletes and provide opportunities for spiritual growth.  Their commitment is to build relationships, invest time in the lives of these young people, and lead them to impact their communities for Jesus Christ.
For Students Only ... 

6th thru 12th Graders

 

T-Shirt Orders

Show your Mount Carmel Student Ministry spirit!  Complete a t-shirt order form (in Cafe) and give $ to Will or Bebout ASAP.. 

Short sleeve - $12  Long sleeve - $16  ($3 extra for 2XL/up)
 

Trunk or Treat - October 28

Students will be helping with this event for MCKids (5th/younger)

 

Wednesday Mid-Week EDGE

5:30 - 7:45 p.m.

Meal:  $3.00

 

DEEPER LIFE RETREATS

College Age - October 16-17 ($25)

High School - November 13-15 ($25)


Sunday "Elevate" Life Groups 

Every Sunday - Noon - 2:30 p.m.  (Lunch provided)

The Christmas Musical, The Christmas Shoes, will be presented on Saturday, December 12 at 7pm and Sunday, December 13 at 3pm.   Choir is meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (NO SUNDAY REHEARSALS IN OCTOBER)  There's still time for YOU to be part of this program ... or if you would like to volunteer in any capacity,  email Leslie Riley, [email protected] or Jennifer Cotton, [email protected] for further information

Highlights for Kids 
Infants thru 5th Graders
 
Wednesday KidsTime  5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
KIDS (5th Grade/under) eat FREE 
 
TRUNK or TREAT - Wednesday, 10/28
5:30 pm - Hamburger Dinner in Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm - Trunk or Treat in lower, back parking lot.   
 
MCKids Sunday AM Check-in process 
Check-in Station is located downstairs in the foyer at the covered portico, hosted from 9:20-10:40 a.m.
 
CIY SuperStart! PRETEEN CONFERENCE (4th-6th Graders)
October 23-24 at Cross Pointe Church In Duluth ($25)
Will you help make a child smile this Christmas?  SOAR Ministries needs your help filling angel bags to be delivered to Mexico.  Stop by the Missions Table in the Mountainview Lobby to pick up a bag and tag. Choose an age and gender, pick up a list of suggested gifts, go shopping - then return filled bag by November 15If you can't go shopping, donations are welcome - and we'll do the shopping for you! 
Life Groups . . .  
Fall Semester


A great way to get connected here at Mount Carmel.  Choose one of the following: 

New Beginnings Life Group  Off-Campus
Meets on Sundays at 5:00 pm. Jim and Becky Barber, leaders. The focus will be on getting to know more about the church and how you can worship, grow, and serve here at Mount Carmel. This Life Group will meet in the home of Jim and Becky Barber:  432 Princeton Way, Lawrenceville 30044

Stone Mountain Life Group  
Off-Campus
Meets on Sundays at 5:00 pm.  Scott Latimore, leader.. The focus will be expanding and communicating the sermon topic of the Sunday morning worship. Meeting in the home of Brandi Williams: 5514 Five Forks Trickum Rd., Stone Mountain 30087

Decatur Life Group  
Off-Campus
Meets on Sundays at 5:00 pm.  Terence and Lauriette Johnson, leaders. The focus is expanding and communicating the sermon topic of the Sunday morning worship.  Meeting in the home of Terence and Lauriette Johnson:  500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur 30030

Missions Life Group  
Off-Campus
Meets on 4th Sunday of each month at 5:30 pm.  Keri Duncan and Melinda Wilson, leaders.  The focus will be on missions that take place locally and globally.  It will center on prayer for our missionaries and the encouragement to fulfill the Great Commission.  Meets in the home of Keri Duncan and Melinda Wilson:  1827 Preserve Creek Way, Loganville 30052
To Join a Life Group
Sign up at the Connections Counter!

Hope you've checked out our website ...  mountcarmelcc.org  Note:  At the top of the first page, you will see a green tab to click on ON-LINE GIVING. Many of you have requested this quick and easy method for giving.

Mount Carmel Christian School News ... 

Still  have openings for 2015-2016 school year (4K-8th).  Mount Carmel church members receive a 10% discount.  More information at www.mccsch.org

Sermons Online ... Did you know that you can view the Sunday morning service on your computer "live"?  Just go to our website www.mountcarmelcc.org  Click LIVE WEBCAST Sunday at 10:30 am - Watch Now OR you can also view the sermons at any time by clicking on WORSHIP - then click Sermon Archives (Watch/Listen), then choose the sermon you would like to see/hear.

For more information on any of the articles in this newsletter, visit our website at www.mountcarmelcc.org