At CUMC we are CONNECTING with God and others, GROWING in faith and love through Biblical learning, and SERVING our community and world, as followers of Jesus Christ. Carmel United Methodist Church Fax: 317-848-8790 621 S. Range Line Rd. phone: 317-844-7275 Carmel, IN 46032 e-mail: Caremail@carmelumc.org

AUGUST 2015

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A Look Ahead:

The housing market continues strong per what I read in the news. That means there is a good possibility some of us will have new neighbors around us. The vows of church membership say we will, "faithfully participate the in the ministries of the church by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness."

For each of us, ministry happens not only in our church but outside the walls as well. So I invite all of us to practice our membership vows when seeing a moving truck pull in down the street and start unloading. I invite you to practice those vows:

start praying for them pay a visit take a gift offer to lend a hand invite them to join you for worship, a Sunday School class or growth group pick up a bulletin and just leave it with them inviting them to church

One of the hardest things to leave when somebody moves is a church home and one of the hardest things to find is a new one. That means that all of us need to pay special attention to new faces in our worship.

say hello to people you don't know make room in your pew for someone you don't know share a cup of coffee with a new person in the Gathering Place and introduce them to others. introduce them to your pastor or any member of the staff

Jesus said nothing was more important than "loving our neighbors," and the writer of Hebrews added that we should not neglect showing hospitality to strangers because some have entertained angels in doing so. So keep your eyes open for someone new to your neighborhood or CUMC who may need a church to call "home" and church "family" to welcome them.

~ Pastor Patti

Fall Kick Off! August 16 Come to hear from a panel of well-known local reporters of the daily news that also know the

Good News! The 8:30 and 9:30 services will be in the Sanctuary. The 11:00 services will be combined and in the FLC.

Africa Celebration! August 23 Combined worship in the Sanctuary, Bishop Yambasu of Sierra Leone, Africa will be preach-

ing, complimented by African music and dance. All services will be in the Sanctuary. The Stream band will be featured musicians in the 9:30 and 11:00 services in the Sanctuary!

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STAFF NEWS

IN THIS ISSUE:

Connecting, Growing, & Serving at CUMC - new opportunities and past successes!

Children’s Ministry

Fall Sports Leagues

Youth Important Dates

Upcoming MISSIONS dates!

UMW News

Pastoral Staff Senior Pastor: Rev. Patti Napier Associate Pastor: Rev. Mike Collins Director of Stream Worship: Scott McDermid Director of Youth Ministries: Scott McDermid Minister of Children & Families: Rev. Aj Mildenberg Minister of Adult Ed. & Discipleship: Sandra Andrews Minister of Sports & Recreation: Ray Marsh Minister of Music Chuck Shockney Minister of Youth: Kevin Andrews Minister of Local Outreach: Mike Podgorski

Office Staff Church Administrator: Kevin Sweeney Office Manager: Pat Morrison Financial Secretary: Elizabeth Shiverdecker Communications & Media Specialist: Rachel Ferry Membership Secretary: Karen McTaggart Building Superintendent: Art Enlow Preschool Director: Marian Fales Preschool Administrative Coordinator: Nicole Todd Minister of Shepherding & New Member: Barbara Krueger Minister of Visitation: Jim Shirey Retired Pastor in Residence: Jack King

To send an e-mail to any staff member, use their first initial and last name @carmelumc.org For example, Patti Napier is: pnapier@carmelumc.org

Leadership at CUMC:

The Welcome Center

We are excited to be able to truly utilize the Welcome Center in the Gathering Place to it’s fullest!

Just a reminder: the Church office is closed on Sunday mornings. The Wel-come Center and its volunteers are equipped to answer questions and provide information throughout the morning.

CHURCH NEWS

USHERS

Congratulations….

Cora Charlize Dell born June 29,

2015 to Randy & Olivia Dell.

Harper Ann Howerton, born July 2,

2015 to Andrew & Jenny Howerton.

Proud grandmother is Rev. Patti

Napier.

Sutton Elizabeth Collins, born July

14, 2015 to Rev. Mike Collins & his wife

Stephanie Collins.

With Sympathy To…

Dennis McLean & family, on the

death of his father, Stanley McLean

who passed away July 10, 2015.

Looking to Serve? The Ushers are looking to add to their list of volunteers

for Sunday mornings to help throughout the year! Husband/wife teams,

families, and youth are all welcome to serve. The current ushers are so faithful

and many have been volunteering in this role for years! We don't want to

replace them but instead add more friendly faces and families.

Please contact Marty or Christy Nowlin: chawknowlin@yahoo.com

YOUTH MINISTRY

September 13:

Intersect Youth Worship Re-Launch

(6-12 grade)

Sr. High Fall Retreat

A chill weekend with your feet propped up is just what you might need....but don't expect this weekend to be so laid back! Sure, you'll have a chance to hang with friends and you'll probably get a bit of time on the water as well, but there will be plenty of activity mixed in as well. You'll spend time road-tripping to The Lake House plus some high-stakes action once you arrive. During weekend, you will certainly develop deeper connections with friends and mentors. Be prepared to discover more about God's character and the reasons he put you on planet earth. Sign up now and consider inviting a friend as well! *Boredom not included!

Jr. High Fall Retreat

Strap on your big kid pants and consider buckling your seat belt as well…We are going to kickoff the school year with a fun and fast-paced trip to Rainbow Christian Camp and pack more energy into 30 hours than you can shake a stick at (we know because we've tried). This will be a perfect way to connect with some old friends or make new ones as well as discover the adventure that God calls you into. We aren't going to spoil any surprises but be prepared for a memorable weekend! You might as well pack a change of pants too since there is always the risk that action gets a bit out of control. (We promise to keep them safe, par-ents!) Sign up now and consider inviting a friend as well!

Youth El Salvador Mission Trip 2015

SPORTS AND REC. MINISTRIES

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Sunday Night Adult Volleyball League

Start times for each team will rotate from as early as 5:30pm to as late as 7pm.

Coed Youth Soccer on Tues. evenings with practices beginning September 8, Games the next week on the 15th and the 7 game season wrapping up on Oct 27. Current Grades K-3rd

6 weeks of Tennis on Thursday nights in the FLC with restricted flight balls. Fee includes 1 year USTA Junior Membership, subscription to magazine, kids activity book & brand new age appropriate rac-quet, along with team shirt. K-5th grades.

Adult Golf Retreat to Swan Lake resort in Plymouth, IN is Sept 25-27

Youth Basketball Clinics October 15, 22 and 29th on Thursday evenings

Ballroom Dance lessons starts October 22nd and ends November 19

Youth Coed Basketball League starts November 5 and ends January 28

Zumba and Yoga/Pilates classes are ongoing throughout the year.

Sports Activities Coming This Fall:

MISSIONS

SIGN-UP ONLINE TO VOLUNTEER!

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Hamilton County

Kids Coats 2015

is underway! We

are collecting,

sorting, and stor-

ing donations for

our November

Giveaways. We could use your help!

Build relationships while helping others

-- great for Small Groups, Scouts, Sun-

day School classes, Youth Groups, and

more! Email info@kidscoats.org or call

317-324-8818.

ESL @ Carmel UMC provides the unique opportunity to transform lives through ed-ucation. Anyone with a willing heart can become part of the ministry-no experience is required to teach conversational Eng-

lish. Tutors are needed for the upcoming school year! Please contact ESL@carmelumc.org or call Jana Miller (317) 513-9656 for more information.

The ESL program has an exciting opening for an adult co-leader for the chil-dren/teen program on Wednesday nights. This is a wonderful opportunity to share love of Christ with immigrants with in our community.

For more information, please contact Aria Cheney at 702-332-7774 or Jana Mil-ler (317) 513-9656.

August 21: Gleaners Truck

August 28: Fletcher Place

IMPORTANT MISSION DATES COMING UP!!!

The GIVE BACK campaign with Meijer will begin soon! Please stop by the ta-

ble in the Gathering Place to get your GIVE BACK CARD to present at Meijer

to benefit the Carmel UMC Food Pantry! Last year’s campaign raised nearly

$50,000 for the Food Pantry! Shop at Meijer and GIVE BACK!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

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Understanding Autism is important for us all. As a Church that strives to integrate all

people within worship, mission and educational opportunities, we all should make an

effort to learn more about Autism. Now, you have a simple opportunity. August 23 at

12noon, join Amy McClean, Special Education who will be helping us gain a bet-

ter understanding of Autism and teaching and communicating strategies. All are wel-

come! Please, RSVP to Pastor Aj so that we have enough materials and lunch for

you. Amildenberg@carmelumc.org **Childcare is available too.

RSVP HERE!

Autism Workshop

Each year during September, we begin by having a short class about the Bible for our second graders and their parents. However, some folks are not a part of the Church until their kids are 3rd or 4th graders. If you are in that category, please consider joining us for the Bible class on September 20 at 9:30am. Then we will present the Bibles to the kids at the two 11am services in the Sanc-tuary or the Stream service, you may choose. Please let me know you will be participating so that I can make sure I have enough Bibles and educational ma-terials: amildenberg@carmelumc.org

CUMC current 5th graders when they were in 2nd grade!

Promotion Sunday! Kids begin in their new Sunday School classes

on August 30. If your child is 3 by September 1 of 2015, then they are in-

cluded in the three year old class. We try and keep the children together by

their class that they will go to school with. Following Sunday School at

9:30am and the 11am Stream, we will have an Open House for you to see

your child's classroom, enjoy a treat and meet their teachers. Questions,

email Pastor Aj at amildenberg@carmelumc.org

Want to know more about the Bible? Want to get to know others from Church? Here are just two of the many options for you in Sep-tember.

September 10 begins the Moms Bible study. We study the same lesson, in adult form that our kids will learn on the following Sunday. This way, you will be prepared to answer some of the hard questions your child may ask! We meet for a short time and their is no home-work. All are welcome.

On Sunday evenings, beginning September 13 at 6pm, a new Bible study will begin

especially designed for parents of any age child from toddler to teen and in between.

We will be studying "Oh the Places They Go" by Dr. Seuss and John Ortberg from

Right Now Media. There is childcare and please note the new program that we have

for kids: M&M's, Music and Mission! Registration for the kids program is required. We

will meet for 6 weeks, 9/13,9/20,9/27,10/4,10/11,(10/18 NO Bible study), & 10/25.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (CON’T)

Upcoming Children's Ministry Events:

August 9 Stream outside service

August 16 Good News service @9:30 & 11am

August 23 African Bishop and special events @9:30 & 11am

August 23 Autism Awareness workshop 12noon

August 30 Promotion Sunday- new Sunday School schedule begins

September 10 Moms Bible Study begins 9-10:30am, childcare available, no prior Bible study expe-rience needed, all welcome!

September 20 Second Grade Bible program (If your child is in 3rd, or 4th grade and did not receive a Bible, please join us by rsvp'ing to Pastor Aj @ amildenberg@carmelumc.org)

Music and Missions (m&m’s)

Music: (under the direction of Nathan Hood)

Carmel United Methodist offers a comprehensive choir program for chil-

dren from age four through 5th grades. The Children’s Music Program is de-

signed to encourage children to grow in faith, serve in worship and praise through song.

Singing provides the foundation for all of our children’s choirs. Part of every rehearsal is spent learn-

ing new songs, reviewing favorite songs and, in the younger choirs, playing singing games. Our goal is to

help each child find his or her own unique voice. We believe the ability to “sing your praise” helps children

express their faith and share in the joy of worship.

Children in choir also play rhythm instruments and participate in movement activities. They learn

new musical and social skills, sing during worship services and they may participate in programs like

the Children’s Christmas Play and others. Our goal is each choir will sing at least two times a year in a

worship service.

Choir will meet on Sunday evenings, in the choir room in the basement and participants must regis-

ter and commit to the entire semester. There is no cost at this time but t-shirts may be ordered at a later

date.

6:00-6:25 1st to 3rd grade

6:30- 6:50 4 yrs to Kindergarten

7-7:30 4th and 5th graders

Missions: Purpose: To grow disciples of Jesus Christ through service

Each week kids 1st through 5th grade will meet to discuss missions and work on projects together.

This Mission Club will include Bible memorization, ideas to do mission projects and character building.

Each time a child does 5 hours of service to one of the following and scripture memory, they will earn a

charm. Keys to Service

Service to friends

Peace

Jesus

Community

Family

Self-control

How: Meet one time a month to work on a joint project

Meet monthly for education about a mission

Do a personal service project once a month

Keep a journal of service and Bible study

Memorize scripture about helping others

Help with Mission Camp in the summer

CROP WALK

Mission of the Month – Hamilton County CROP Walk In August, the loose coin offering will support the Hamilton County CROP walk for hunger.

Loose coins will support local and international hunger and disaster relief efforts.

Please mark your calendars for the annual Hamilton County CROP Walk to be held on

Sunday afternoon, October 4 @ 2 p.m. The walk will begin at the Carmel Gazebo. Each

year, Carmel United Methodist and many other local churches participate in this event that

helps to raise funds for world and local hunger and disaster

relief. For more information you can contact Ed King (574-

1475 or jeking@dow.com). Look for additional information

and sign-up tables in September. Free T-shirt will be provid-

ed to all CUMC walkers!

2014 Carmel UMC Crop Walk Participants

Women Monthly Circles Dinner Belles Dinner Belles will meet at Muldoon’s on Tuesday, August 11, at 6:15. Please join us, hostess is Barb Yoho, 844-9844.

Quilters Group Quilters group meet every Friday from 9:30 to noon, at the lower level of our church. Everyone is welcome to attend! Any questions please contact Marie Harris at: mdrharris@aol.com

Mom’s Circle Save the date! Moms circle meeting will be on Thursday, September 10th from 9:15-10:30. Join us for an hour of fellowship. No RSVP required. Questions? Email: Christy Nowlin at: chaw-knowlin@yahoo.com

Prayer Shawl Ministry Each Tuesday from 12:30 until 2:30, a group gathers to knit or crochet prayer shawls to be given as an expression of love and encouragement from our church family. You are invited to come whenever you can. Call Jenny Andrews at 989-0586 or Katie Kessler at 846-9785 with questions or suggestions.

Ruth Anna Save the date! The next meeting for Ruth Anna Circle will be at The Egg & I at 9:30AM on Tuesday, September 8 -we will not meet in August. All ladies are welcome. It is not necessary to be a member of CUMC to attend. Please call Katie Kessler at 846-9785 for more information.

Thank you to everyone who attended our movie screening of IN PLAIN SIGHT.

We learned about the existing large market for buying and selling wom-

en and children in our Country. And the activities that are being done by several groups about it.

The founder of Purchased, a local non-profit, talked of the group about this issue in Indianapolis. To learn more visit: www.purchased.org

To donate, please write checks to United Methodist

Women under the subject of sex-trafficking. Please pray for the victims

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Kroger fundraising program You may now support our women group in our church with your Kroger Plus cards! All you have to do is register your Kroger Plus card on-line. If you currently have a Kroger account on-line all you need to do is enroll your Kroger Plus card in the community re-wards program. If you don't have an account, no problem, they let you create your ac-count before you enroll your card in the community rewards program.

1. Go to website: www.kroger.com/communityrewards 2. Sign in (if you already have an account with Kroger for your Kroger plus card.

If not you will need to create an account) 3. Enroll 4. Type in: Carmel United Methodist *Carmel United Methodist Women will come up. Select it. Our # is 10050. Once you’ve completed the process, it will show confirmation of enrollment! If you have any problems or questions, or don’t have a computer to do it, please contact Kristin Kepler at 985-6617 and she can help.

A Growth Group is a small group of people who meet weekly in host homes to grow in faith and love

through Biblical learning.

Growth Groups will begin meeting the week of Aug. 30th, 2015.

A Growth Group Leader Training for new and current leaders will be held on Tues. Aug. 18th in Rm

124. Please email Sandra at sandrews@carmelumc.org to register for this free training.

ADULT EDUCATION AND DISCIPLESHIP

Fall Course Catalogue -

Interested in learning more about the Bible? Have questions you want answered? Find a class that fits

where you are in your spiritual journey. Whether you are looking for an introduction in a 100 Level Class,

something in between, or a more in-depth Bible study in the 400 Level, you can find a course listed in this

Catalogue of all of the classes offered this fall semester. If you have questions or need help deciding

what would be a good fit, please contact Sandra or another staff member and we would be happy to

help. Live sign up links and descriptions will be active on our website soon!

100 Level Classes:

Intro to Christianity

Mom's Bible Study

Communication Strategies for Couples

Grief Recovery

200 Level Classes:

Men's Bible Study

Women's Bible Study

Parents' Bible Study

CUMC Membership Orientation

Adult Sunday School Classes

300 Level Classes:

Beth Moore Bible Study on "Daniel"

Spiritual Gifts Class

Compass Financial Ministry

First Place 4 Health

Prayer Group

400 Level Classes:

Disciple Bible I (Read over 70% of the Bible)

Disciple Bible II (Genesis, Exodus, Luke & Acts)

*Prerequisite: Must have completed Disciple I before Disciple II, III, or IV.

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RESOURCES

Is there someone at the church who’s missing out on

RightNow Media?

After being invited by her husband, Lisa loved going through Pulling the Thread with Jen Hat-

maker in her women's small group and encouraging each other to live out their faith throughout

the week.

Ryan, a college senior, got an invitation from his dad and is now watching convicting and chal-

lenging sessions from the Passion Conference with his friends in their dorm. On his phone.

Ben is a volunteer leader who challenged his youth group to connect with God by leading them

through Prayer with Francis Chan.

Nate is a 5-year old who's learning biblical history in a fun way by watching What's in the Bible?

on the iPad after school.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Summer Choir

Join the choir this summer for two Sundays a month to perform. No com-

mitment is needed. Just show up at 9am on the Sundays the choir is per-

forming for a short practice before the 9:30 service! Sing for either the 9:30

and/or 11:00 services. Dress nicely, because the choir robes are put away

for the summer! No weeknight rehearsals.

Anyone is encouraged to join the choir - all are welcome! Youth encour-

aged too! Dates choir performing:

August 16, 23

Beginning August 11th - Carmel

UMC will host the Carmel Clay

Public Library Book Mobile every

Tuesday from 2-3:30pm!!!

Carmel Clay Library book mobile

will be in the church parking lot

near the mission house. The mobile

library is open for business for any-

one during that time. There will be

adult and children's materials on board as well as AV materials. A library card is needed

to use their book mobile, but if don't have one, can have one issued!

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Grow Your Faith at Spiritual Retreats!

Walk to Emmaus

This 72-hour spiritual retreat to help you grow as a Christian and understand the great

love that God has for you. The retreat is NOT an actual “walk”. The name comes from

the story in Luke, when Jesus met 2 men who were walking to the town of Emmaus.

"While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with

them." Luke 24:15. It is held at the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis and begins Thurs-

day at 6:30 pm; ends on Sunday at 4 pm.

Dates:

Men's Walk: September 10-13, 2015

Women's Walk: September 24-27, 2015

Cost is $125 and the church offers scholarships for half of the cost.

*Learn More Here

UMW Retreat

A spiritual growth retreat for women. All ladies are invited.

Dates: October 2015 TBA

SPIRITUAL RETREATS

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

621 S. Range Line Road

Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: 317-844-7275

Fax: 317-848-8790

E-mail: caremail@carmelumc.org

www.carmelumc.org

At Carmel UMC we are connecting with God and others, growing in faith and love through Biblical learning, and serving our community and world as followers of Jesus Christ.

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Stream Tailgate Sunday: August 9, 2015

Fall Kick-Off Sunday - August 16, 2015

Africa Celebration - August 23, 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS