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“ON THE CORNER, REACHING OUT IN ALL DIRECTIONS.” February 2017 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church - THE COURIER A Word from the Pastor Dear Church Family, The “Journey” continues! Not just the discipleship class on Sunday afternoons, or the parallel sermon series on Sunday mornings, but life itself. We really are on a journey, or better yet, a pilgrimage in this life, (see Hebrews 11:13-16 and I Peter 2:9-12) not just from birth to death, but from birth into eternity. So, how are you and I doing? Are we walking with the Lord, or on our own? Are we headed for home, or are we prodigals? Are we learning and growing as disciples, or are we prideful, or even arrogant- ly self-satisfied? These and other bib- lical questions need to be addressed and honestly answered. The Lord will forgive us where we fail and fall short, if we repent, ask, and receive. He will also revive and redirect our lives, if we humble ourselves and put Him truly at the center of eve- rything. The Lord calls us to “Come, fol- low me” as disciples, servants, and children. He will lead us if we fol- low, and in the process bless us in every possible way, here on earth, and then perfectly in heaven. Have we heard? Are we responding in faith and obedience? Are we walk- ing in the fullness of His Holy Spir- it? Hopefully, the answers are all “yes”. If not, make it “yes”, for God does not like us to say no to Him. May God Bless Us On Our Way, Lance Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 NIV *12:00pm Lunch & Silent Auction begin *1:15pm Silent Auction ends (All desserts to be auctioned in a silent format) COST for LUNCH (Chicken & Sides) Adults: $8 Children (12 & Under): $3 Children (Under 3): Free Family Maximum: $30 ADVANCED TICKET INFORMATION (February 26-March 5) *Immediately after the second service in the Sanctuary Lobby *From Debbie Phillips in the church office - 791-7323 SILENT AUCTION Come prepared to bid on a variety of Cakes, Pies, Cupcakes, Brownies & Cookies *PLUS: Cash & Carry desserts LIFE GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS *Please consider bringing multiple non-refrigerated baked goods to the Auction *All dessert items should be in the Activities Center on Sunday, March 5th no later than 10:45am Fundraiser for campers in grades 3-12 for summer camps Mt. Carmel’s Awakening Weekend! Join us on Sunday, February 19th (both services) Chuck Lawless is Dean and Vice-President of Graduate Studies and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, where he also serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Global Theo- logical Education Consultant for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Lawless was awarded an MDiv and a PhD in Evangelism/Church Growth from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, where he also served as professor and dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. Sunday, March 5th
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“ O N T H E C O R N E R , R E A C H I N G O U T I N A L L D I R E C T I O N S . ”
February 2017 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church - THE COURIER
A Word from the Pastor
Dear Church Family, The “Journey” continues! Not just the discipleship class on Sunday afternoons, or the parallel sermon series on Sunday mornings, but life itself. We really are on a journey, or better yet, a pilgrimage in this life, (see Hebrews 11:13-16 and I Peter 2:9-12) not just from birth to death, but from birth into eternity. So, how are you and I doing? Are we walking with the Lord, or on our own? Are we headed for home, or are we prodigals? Are we learning and growing as disciples, or are we prideful, or even arrogant-ly self-satisfied? These and other bib-lical questions need to be addressed and honestly answered. The Lord will forgive us where we fail and fall short, if we repent, ask, and receive.
He will also revive and redirect our lives, if we humble ourselves and put Him truly at the center of eve-rything. The Lord calls us to “Come, fol-low me” as disciples, servants, and children. He will lead us if we fol-low, and in the process bless us in every possible way, here on earth, and then perfectly in heaven. Have we heard? Are we responding in faith and obedience? Are we walk-ing in the fullness of His Holy Spir-it? Hopefully, the answers are all “yes”. If not, make it “yes”, for God does not like us to say no to Him. May God Bless Us On Our Way,
Lance
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
*12:00pm Lunch & Silent Auction begin *1:15pm Silent Auction ends (All desserts to be auctioned in a silent format)
COST for LUNCH (Chicken & Sides) Adults: $8 Children (12 & Under): $3 Children (Under 3): Free Family Maximum: $30
ADVANCED TICKET INFORMATION (February 26-March 5)
*Immediately after the second service in the Sanctuary Lobby *From Debbie Phillips in the church office - 791-7323
SILENT AUCTION
Come prepared to bid on a variety of Cakes, Pies, Cupcakes, Brownies & Cookies *PLUS: Cash & Carry desserts
LIFE GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS
*Please consider bringing multiple non-refrigerated baked goods to the Auction
*All dessert items should be in the Activities Center on Sunday, March 5th no later than 10:45am
Fundraiser for campers in grades 3-12 for summer camps
Mt. Carmel’s
Awakening Weekend!
Join us on Sunday, February 19th
(both services)
Chuck Lawless is Dean and Vice-President of Graduate
Studies and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in
Wake Forest, NC, where he also serves as Professor of
Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Global Theo-
logical Education Consultant for the International Mission
Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Dr. Lawless was awarded an MDiv and a PhD in
Evangelism/Church Growth from
the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary in Louisville, KY, where
he also served as professor and dean
of the Billy Graham School of
Missions and Evangelism.
Sunday, March 5th
February
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Building & Grounds
5
Holy Land Meeting
No evening Activities
9
Matthew 25
10
Night Club
12
Crossings Camp
Cedarmore deadline
16
Emergency Response Team
17-19
Awakening with
Chuck Lawless
18
Winter Jam
25
City Gospel Mission
26
Qtly Business Mtg
27
GROW
CHURCH NEWS
No JOY Club
in February
Casey & Jon Shirey
Sunday, March 5
Basket Auction
Fundraiser
Sunday, May 7
2017 2017
VBS 2017
June 19-23
Crossings at Camp Cedarmore
Grades 3-6
July 24-27
Crossings at Camp Cedarmore
July 24 — 27, 2017 (Grades 3-6) http://www.gocrossings.org/camps/
A $50 non-refundable deposit is due by Sunday, February 12th. Please register early to secure a spot. Make checks payable to: Mt. Carmel Baptist (Attn: Crossing Camp payment)
Final payments will be due by July 3, 2017. Friends are welcome and the process is the same. There are opportunities for fundraising at the Dessert Auction (March 5) and the Basket Auction (May 7th). Please contact Mitch with questions - 791-7323 or [email protected]
Night Club Fri, February 10
6:30pm
Congratulations to
Sarah & Mitch Casson
on the birth of Charlotte Noelle,
on December 31, 2016.
THE JOURNEY A ONE-YEAR INTENTIONAL PLAN FOR
DISCIPLESHIP “A church-wide discipleship process”
Making disciples is the most important thing you can do with your life. This year long series was
created to instill biblical understandings, princi-ples, and practices of discipleship with the end goal of making disciples who make disciples.
Each session offers a mix of group discussion, personal study, and practical application. It in-
cludes questions for reflection, prayer guidance, Scripture passages, commentary,
a Bible reading plan, and devotionals.
There are four key attributes of walking the disci-ples path: The disciple’s path is progressive,
relational, disciplined, and replicable.
Join us as we journey together on Sundays 4:30-6:00pm
Please join us!
The 4th Quarter Business Meeting
is Sunday, February 26th at 6:00pm.
Reports are due by Sunday, February 19th
They can be emailed to: [email protected]
No. Greenville U
South Carolina
June 11-17
Speaking of Ministry
actually celebrated all these? I can tell you one thing; we would probably all be a lot heavi-er. By now, you are probably thinking…he left one out. If that is your case, you are exactly right. I intentionally omitted Valen-tine’s Day because it’s the one we most often focus on and I want to give the others their fair share. Valentine’s Day is all about love; and, while human love between a man and a woman is certainly worth embracing, in the space remaining, I choose to celebrate an even better version; God’s love toward mankind. I recently asked a group of teenagers what they thought was mankind’s greatest need; they all said ‘to be loved.’ I used to think it was rec-onciliation to God – probably second on the list – but I agree, it’s to be loved. It’s what moves
the world, energizes the masses and gives fuel and identity to people. The love of God is simp-ly amazing. So, while you are sampling all February has to of-fer, take joy in God’s love. Be-cause God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have ever-lasting life. Let us celebrate God’s love this February, and every month/day throughout the year.
Jeff
Every February, I give you several potentially strange, weird and even amazing days to ‘do some-thing;’ 2017 is not different…in no particular order, let’s take a quick look: (1) Baked Alaska Day, (3) Homemade Soup Day, (5) World Nutella Day, (7) Fettu-cine Alfredo Day, (9) Pizza Day, (10) Cream Cheese Brownie Day, (11) Shut-in Visitation Day, (13) Clean Out Your Computer Day, (14) Cream Filled Choco-late Day, (16) Almond Day, (17) Cabbage Awareness Day, (18) Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day, (20) Cherry Pie Day, (21) Sticky Bun Day, (23) National Chili Day, (25) Clam Chowder Day, (27) Strawberry Day and (28) National Rare Disease Day. I guess there was a particular order after all. Can you imagine what a month it would be if we/I
Student Ministry
Herb Adler Pat Allen
Marge Breyer Janet & Lonnie Burnett
Bernice Farmer Louise Hansen
Betty Hines Shelby Hood
Lou McIntosh Joann Trainor Wanda Tudor
Hilda Woodard
A thank you card was received by:
Jerry & Linda Spradlin
Linda Handley
The Howard Moore Family
It’s hard to believe that the first month of the year is al-ready gone! It would be inter-esting to know how many of our goals and resolutions for 2017 have already gone by the wayside. One thing I do know is that time is passing quickly, and we should be making changes that will last through-out eternity. Our culture is changing, and with the change, comes fear. As Christians in today’s world, we see people outward-ly making fun of, or condemn-ing, Christianity. But, since the beginning of Christianity, people have been persecuted because of their faith in Christ. Lance and I have the privi-lege of talking to many peo-ple, and the one thing people want in their life is change. If
they are not believers in Christ, then they want to hear about the change that only Christ can bring. If they are Christian, they want to know how they can better follow Him, so that change in their life is evident and real. I know one thing that needs to change is our reluctance to share our faith with the lost world. I really believe people are more curious and willing to hear about Christianity than ever before. I pray for all of us to be more bold in telling what Christ has done for us. God can help us overcome our fear, and only He can bring about real change. On February 17th and 18th, our LifeGroup leaders will have the opportunity to come together to learn from Chuck Lawless, a gifted author,
conference leader, and for-mer pastor. Our goal is to become more passionate about Christ and His mission. LifeGroups are important to our church, and we need to learn and do all we can to make our classes more effec-tive and fruitful. Chuck Lawless will also be preaching for us on the 19th, and we pray you will be in worship at Mt. Carmel on that day. Also, invite your family and friends to join us. We are praying for a real awakening in our hearts and minds, and also in our church and community.
In His Service,
Connie
Linda Lewallen in the death of her sister
Ed & Joyce Price in the death of Ed’s sister
Lois Andrews in the death of her nephew
February 5 Life Group & Super Bowl Party
6:00pm
February 1, 8, 15, 22 – FUEL
February 12, 19, 26 — Life Group, Joyful Sound & Grapple
February 18 Winter Jam / Depart at 12:01pm
Transforming Lives Through Christ–centered Relationships
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 8645 Kenwood Road Cincinnati, OH 45242 Mtcarmelbaptist.org 513.791.7323
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Matthew 25 Ministries (Sept-May) The 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00am
Contact Julie Cummins
GROW
Greeting Card Ministry
The 4th Monday at 2:00pm
City Gospel Mission
The 4th Saturday of each month at 3:30pm
Carpool from the church lot
Dulcimer Nursing Home Ministry
Every Tuesday evening (Adults)
Dulcimer Pups (Children)
Thursday evenings during the school year
Contact Vickey Sasser for more information
Staff e-mail
Debbie / Office Email
Pastor Lance
Connie
Jeff
Mitch
Jamie
Jenny
Cheri
Susan
1 Minjee Kim 2 Tesla Cooper, Glenn Smith 3 Corinne Mentzer 4 Stephen Schradin, Wanda Tudor 5 Neil Art, Fred Feldmann, Ray Lewis, Gerald Wallace, Autumn Richards 7 Gene Jones 8 Barrett Brewer, Corey Jones, Madison Sweeney, Tonia Toler 9 Gray Gabel 10 Marsha Roth 11 Haize Carns, Jerry Carter, Lynn Deaton, Miranda Johnson, Meredith Sweeney 12 Sharon Cooper, Matt Proudfit, Ramona Reid, Jim Weidner 14 Melanie McCoy 15 Greg Hood 16 Michael Bennett, Cyndi Bergevin, Tracy Oltman 17 Hayden Alexander, James Black 18 Lora Brock 19 Ed Chamberlin, Alexis King 20 Lafe Miller 21 Jason Brewer 22 Jerry Spradlin 23 Eric Balmer, Mary Harten, Andrew Steele 24 Micki Holmes, Betsy Schenck 25 Amber Foster, Lucille Reed, Bill Simpson 27 Justin Eaton, Carolyn Lovitt 28 Shelly Buck, Joyce Price, Abbey Romaine, Debbie Scott 29 Sandy Campbell
