carmel christian church • 463 • 317.846.5033 here to zehr

Here to Zehr

Be Courageous, Pastor Jerry

Carmel Christian Church • 463 East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032 • 317.846.5033

September 2019

We had a good turnout for our Vision Summit last Saturday. Our focus was to get to know each other better and explore how we can make our theme Believe -Belong – Become come into reality. The scriptures we chose as the foundation for our theme are “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NIV)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,”

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Overall we want to find ways to build intergenerational relationships within our community and how we can “promote and amplify” our openness and

inclusiveness to the Carmel community. We had several ideas on how to make an impact on our community from having a youth-interfaith-camp, finding out how we can be of help to Carmel Elementary School to having a Tiki Bar.

You can imagine who made the Tiki Bar suggestion. We have an opportunity to apply for a $5000 grant from the Indiana Region to strengthen our commu-nity and make an impact in our city. Mandy Wray, Jo Smith, Tana Meko, and Andrea Boutselis agreed to form a team to come up with a grant proposal

taking the ideas from our Summit. If you would like to join them in this project please let me or members of the team know.

I love both of these scriptures that our group chose, especially I like the words in the Jeremiah passage where the Lord says,” plans to prosper you and not to harm you.” I grew up with the minister pounding the pulpit telling us God would strike us down if we didn’t shape up. I grew up fearing God rather than knowledge of God’s love. I believe there will be bad things that happen to us, sometimes from our actions and sometimes from actions of others but I do not believe that God brings bad things on us. God is love, and love does not harm us but guides us to a future of peace and love.

May you know God’s guidance and love this week.

Lost and Found

Women’s Luncheon - Sept. 9

The next gathering of the DWM will take place at

Donatello’s (9 W. Main Street, Carmel) on Monday, September 9th, at Noon. All women are welcome to attend.

Elders: Jayma Walters, Mark Carfagna

Deacons: Scott Vowels, Beth Aasen,

Holly Coleman, Sarah Coleman*

Morning Prayer: TBA

Scripture Reader: Jo Smith

Greeters: Frank & Alice Hibbard

Chapel Service: TBA

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Sunday School, Worship & Wonder:

Blanche Wright & Nancy Crume

Nursery: Maleesa Williams/

Amanda Wray

*Jr Deacon

Serving this Sunday

September 1, 2019

Wednesday, August 28 7:30 p.m. - Choir

Thursday, August 29 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study

Saturday, August 31 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Coding Class

5 p.m. - St. Thomas Mar Thoma

Sunday, September 1 8:30 a.m. - Chapel Service

9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Blended Service

Following the service: Fellowship Time

Monday, September 2 Labor Day

6:30 p.m. - PAL Meeting

Wednesday, September 4 9:30 a.m. - Mom’s Club

6:15 p.m. - Girl Scouts 1380

6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts 131

Fun & Fellowship with Music takes place tonight, August 28, at 7:30 p.m. Come join us in lifting our hearts in song!

In September choir practice will be on September 11th and 25th.

Would you like to learn about our church’s ministries,

history, and beliefs? Do you know what Presidents of the United States were members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)? Do you know what the chalice

symbol that is present in all Disciple Churches represents?

Join Pastor Jerry on Sundays September 8th & 15th from 9:15 - 10:15 am to learn the answers to these questions and more

Choir Practice - Aug. 28

Disciples Discovery Class - Sept. 8 & 15

The Outreach Team will meet on Sunday, September 8th, following worship.

The Council Meeting, due to the holiday, is cancelled for Sunday, Sep-tember 1 and instead will meet on Sunday, September 15th, following worship.

The Men’s Breakfast will take place on Wednesday, September 18th @8:30 a.m. at the Original Pancake House 14631 N. Gray Rd. No-blesville (corner of 146th and Gray)

The Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, September 24th @ 11:30 a.m. at the church.

The Elders will meet on Saturday, September 28th @ 9 a.m. at The Egg and I.

Upcoming Meetings & Gatherings

A black Coach wallet was found in the church office. There is no identi-fication inside. If this belongs to you please call the church office at, 317-846-5033, or email, [email protected], to claim.

Message from Pastor Blanche

Each workshop is held: 2nd Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. St. Luke’s Methodist United Church 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis (Enter door #6/Fellowship Hall)

RSVP and invite others to these educational panels throughout the year and visit IndySeniorLivingSeries.com to RSVP or call/email the host, Lisa Treadwell: 317.246.9966 [email protected]

Sept 12 - How to Afford Senior Housing

Oct 10 - Your Honey-Do List

Nov 14 - Staying Socially Connected

Dec 12 - Home Safety (Aging in Place)

Indy Senior Living Series

Week of September 1 Jeremiah 2:4-13

Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Luke 14:1, 7-14

Week of September 8 Jeremiah 18:1-11

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Philemon 1:1-21

Luke 14:25-33

Week of September 15 Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28

Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Luke 15:1-10

Week of September 22 Jeremiah 8:18—9:1

Psalm 79:1-9 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Luke 16:1-13

Week of September 29 Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

Psalm 91:1-6, 14-18 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Luke 16:19-31

Adisa and her parents have been cleaning the church for over 15 years. They have had a lot of transitions in their lives with the death of Adisa’s husband. They have chosen to stop cleaning the church at the end of August. We are thankful for their dedicated care in taking of our church. If you would like to send them a note of appreciation please address and mail to :

Sada Jasarevic

6108 Howden Drive

Westfield, IN 46074

Maria Garcia and her daughter Daniela have a cleaning company and will be taking over for Sada and Adisa. If you are at the church on Tues-day evenings you might see them here cleaning, please make them feel welcomed.

Staff Transition

God’s Word is a lamp unto our path! As you continue on your journey, rejoice, for there is a scent of blessings in the air. When God blesses you, He uses a person. I pray the people God “speaks” to move in obedience quickly to bring God's plan, purpose and goodness to come to pass in your life. Because the Lord is with you, you already are a successful person (see Gen 39:2). Believe this and see His favour on all you do. Enthusiasm is contagious. When you are excited about something, people are drawn to you. When you let your light shine brightly, it opens people up to you and to the God you serve. His love for you will never fail.

By Edith/Blanche

Love 4 Kids, Pastor Blanche

Monday, September 16 2:30 p.m. - Girl Scouts 4304 (RR) 6:30 p.m. - PAL (FH)

Wednesday, September 18 8:30 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast 6:15 p.m. - Girl Scouts 1380 (FH)

Thursday, September 19 10 a.m. - Bible Study

Saturday, September 21 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Coding Class (RR)

Sunday, September 22 8:30 a.m. - Meditative Chapel Service 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m.– Blended Worship Service Following service: Fellowship Time 2 - 4 p.m. - St. Thomas Mar Thoma Service

Monday, September 23 6:30 p.m. - PAL (FH) 7 p.m. - Girl Scouts 906 (RR)

Tuesday, September 24 11:30 a.m. - The Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, September 25 7:30 pm. - Choir Practice

Thursday, September 26 10 a.m. - Bible Study 5:45 p.m. - Girl Scouts 4316

Saturday, September 28 9 a.m. - Elders Meeting @ The Egg and I 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Coding Class (RR)

Sunday, September 29 8:30 a.m. - Meditative Chapel Service 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m.– Blended Worship Service Following service: Fellowship Time 2 - 6 p.m. - St. Thomas Mar Thoma Service

Monday, September 30 6:30 p.m. - PAL (FH)

Sunday, September 1 8:30 a.m. - Meditative Chapel Service 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m.– Blended Worship Service Following Service: Fellowship Time 2 - 6 p.m. - St. Thomas Mar Thoma Service

Monday, September 2 - Labor Day 6:30 p.m. - PAL (FH)

Wednesday, September 4 9:30 a.m. - Moms Club (FH) 6:15 p.m. - Girl Scouts 1380 (FH) 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts 131 (RR)

Thursday, September 5 10 a.m. - Bible Study


Sunday, September 8 8:30 a.m. - Meditative Chapel Service 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m.– Blended Worship Service Following service: Fellowship Time & Outreach Team Meeting 2 - 4 p.m. - St. Thomas Mar Thoma Service

Monday, September 9 Noon - DWM Luncheon @Donatello’s 6:30 p.m. - PAL (FH) 7 p.m. - Girl Scouts 906 (RR)

Wednesday, September 11 7:30 p.m. - Choir Practice

Thursday, September 12 10 a.m. - Bible Study 5:45 p.m. - Girl Scouts 4316


Sunday, September 15 8:30 a.m. - Meditative Chapel Service 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m.– Blended Worship Service Following service: Council Meeting & Fellowship Time 2 - 6 p.m. - St. Thomas Mar Thoma Service

FH=Fellowship Hall, WR=Worship Resource Room, RR=Renewal Room

September 1 Elders: Jayma Walters, Mark Carfagna

Deacons: Scott Vowels, Beth Aasen,

Holly Coleman, Sarah Coleman

Morning Prayer: TBA

Scripture Reader: Jo Smith

Greeter: TBA

Nursery: Maleesa Williams/Amanda Wray



8:30 a.m. Chapel Service: TBA

September 8 Elders: Myrna Dowden, Tom Scott

Deacons: Pat Scott, Amanda Wray,

Jeremy Wray, William Vowels

Morning Prayer: TBA

Scripture Reader: Karl Swain

Greeters: Neal & Janet Randall





September 15 Elders: Andrea Boutselis, Jeff Price

Deacons: Kristin Miller, Holly Coleman,

Laurel Vowels, Jo Smith

Morning Prayer: TBA

Scripture Reader: Carolyn Wyatt

Greeters: Tom & Pat Scott





*jr deacon

September 22 Elders: Janet Randall, David Sapper

Deacons: Alice Hibbard, Laurel Vowels,

Devyn Sapper*, Sergei Sapper*

Morning Prayer: TBA

Scripture Reader: Dave Berninger

Greeter: Karl Swain





September 29 Elders: Mark Carfagna, Jayma Walters

Deacons: Dave Berninger, Pam Berninger,

Lora Butcher, Carol Young

Morning Prayer: TBA

Scripture Reader: Joanne Fitch

Greeters: Jeremy & Mandy Wray





*jr deacon

20 Laurel & Scott Vowels 26 Maleesa & Tony Williams 26 Amanda & Jeremy Wray

3 Michael Erickson 6 Rachel Carfagna

7 Doug Smith 26 Ann Callahan

28 Marilyn Huckleberry

September Service Schedule

Please remember these folks and their families in your prayers.

Prayer Concerns

Joan Bubna

Beatie Cummings, as she recovers from pneumonia

Ginger Pyatt, is home now as she recovers from surgery

Joanie Halgrin, Jackie Streit’s daughter

Larry Jackson, Myrna Dowden’s brother

Cindy Wondra

Diane Neely

A phone call, card or visit can mean so much!

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Elnora Osler 751 Hawthorne Dr.

(317) 844-4282 Carmel, IN 46033

Jim & Nancy Schulz Bridgewater Rehab 14751 Carey Rd. # 3018

(317) 573-2397 Carmel, IN 46033

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