The Contact September 2015

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: [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 2015

TheContact

A Look Ahead in the Sanctuary and in The Stream:

Smooth Transitions

For five years I have served on the Board of Trustees of the Carmel Clay Library. This last year much of the Board’s attention was spent ensuring a smooth transi-tion as Wendy Phillips having served as Director of the Library for 15 years was retiring. A national search was conducted, 35 candidates considered, 5 candidates were interviewed via skype, finalists brought in and introduced to staff and then fi-

nally face-to-face interviews of the candidates by the Board before a decision was made. We have been very intentional about the arrival of Carolyn Goolsby as the new Director. And there continues to be plans unfolding to ensure that Carolyn has a supported and smooth transition so that Carmel continues to have a first-class library serving our community.

The Indiana United Methodist Conference has recognized that many churches, particularly larger church-es, are in need of some restructuring of the individual church governance model to alleviate the challenges of disconnected communication, slow decision making processes, a lack of clarity of the responsibilities of leadership roles, and inefficient meetings. The Church Council and I have heard from the Conference Church Development person and have moved toward a restructuring of Carmel UMC’s current model to a single governance model. This will move the work of all the governing bodies, trustees, finance, and staff parish into one body to again address the above challenges. At the September 21st 6:30 meeting of the Church Council a vote will be taken to affirm this transition and immediately following the vote, the newly structured board will meet (only Church Council members hold a vote).

Starting in the fall of 2016, we will be accepting applications from church members who would be interest-ed in serving at this level of church operations. We will post those times and the process on the website, share in The Contact and in a church announcements when the time approaches. All persons serving will continue to serve 3 year terms as has always been the case.

This transition follows the guidelines of The Book of Discipline, the UMC guidelines, as well as drawing on wisdom from other churches who have made this transition. There are always some uncertainties with transition but as a team we are already working to make this a “smooth transition” so that we may best serve the mission and vision of Carmel UMC.

Blessings, Pastor Patti

Be The Church: Sept 13, 20, 27

A 3 week series about how Carmel United

Methodist Church is called to “Be the Church”

through connecting, growing, and serving and

how to “Be the Church” in your own life.

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STAFF 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: [email protected]

Leadership at CUMC:

IN THIS ISSUE:

Preschool is

Back-In-Session

Please be mindful of traffic patterns in the

morning and early afternoons as parents drop-off and pick-up their children at the Carmel UMC Preschool. Safety First!

Children’s Ministry

Fall Sports Leagues

Important Youth Dates

UMW News

Music Ministry Call-Outs

CHURCH NEWS

PRAYER

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER GROUP:

You're invited to join our prayer group. We meet each Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Chapel. For ap-proximately one hour we pray to Je-sus. Come pray with us. Email Richard Carriger for more info, no RSVP required. [email protected]

Congratulations….

Births…

Kennedy Ann Kruzel, born Sept. 8 to

Anne and Steele Kruzel. Proud

grandmother is Rev. Patti Napier

Jackson Paul Gould, born Sept. 8 to

Chris & Janine Gould. Proud

grandparents are Richard & Karen

Gould

With Sympathy To…

The family of Rosalee Schmidt,

passed away August 16, 2015.

CUMC E-Prayer is a vital piece of electronic com-munication within our church family, used to share (via e-mail) timely prayer requests and concerns about family and friends. If you would like to begin receiving and using CUMC E-Prayer, please send your e-mail

address to Ed King at [email protected].

MISSIONS

SIGN-UP ONLINE TO VOLUNTEER!

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Hamilton County Kids

Coats 2015 is under-

way! We are collect-

ing, sorting, and stor-

ing donations for our

November Givea-

ways. We could use

your help! Build rela-

tionships while helping others -- great for

Small Groups, Scouts, Sunday School clas-

ses, Youth Groups, and more! Email in-

[email protected] or call 317-324-8818.

ESL @ Carmel UMC provides the unique opportunity to transform lives through edu-cation. Anyone with a willing heart can be-come part of the ministry-no experience is required to teach conversational English. Tutors are needed for the upcoming school year!

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 Bar-bara Krueger: [email protected]

Callers are needed during weeks of

Nov 9th

and 16th

.

Angel Tree, a program of Prison Fellowship, reaches out to the children of inmates and their families with

the love of Christ. This unique program gives us an opportunity to share Christ’s love by helping to meet

the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families of prisoners.

We need your help to call the benefited families of this program during weeks of November 9th,

and No-

vember 16th in the afternoons.

Please volunteer by contacting Jennifer Reeves by email: [email protected] or at 317-590-6361.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Women monthly circles

Mom’s Circle

Moms circle meeting will be on Thursday, September 10th from

9:15-10:30am. Join us for an hour of fellowship. No RSVP required.

Questions? Email: Christy Nowlin at: [email protected]

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry continues to meet each Tuesday from 12:30 until 2:30 at the church. Anyone is

welcome to join us in seeking to find a tangible way to express God's love and ours to members and

friends in difficult places. Contact Jenny Andrews at 989-0586 for more information.

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: [email protected]

Ruth Anna

The next meeting will be at The Egg & I at 9:30AM on Tuesday, September 8. 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.

Lydia Circle

Meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:30 pm at our church. September 1st this month, and the next one on

October 6th, we have new activities and speakers planned, please contact Cheryl Bourgea for more

information! [email protected]

Dinner Belles

Dinner Belles will meet Tuesday, September 8, at 6:15 at J. Razzo’s Italian Restaurant. Mary Kay Mann is

the hostess; you can contact her at: 844-9246.

We need your help!

Cinnamon rolls fundraiser is happening on October 23rd

, and

we need your support.

This is a wonderful activity that benefits women and children locally and

nationally. We need your help volunteering for this activity, there are several

shifts, and different activities. Please contact Suzy Leonard at 317-752-3586 or

by email: [email protected].

Are you on the UMW email list? If you are not, please send your email to: [email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRY

Launch: September 13:

Intersect is Carmel UMC’s Sunday night youth group program in The Hub from 5:15-7:30pm. We play games, have worship and a message, and then a meal after-wards. This year we are looking forward to a new set up and having students grades 6-12 join us for a fun, energetic time!

Youth Growth Groups are a great place to grow in your faith alongside your

friends, and one of our outstanding adult leaders! A small group of people who meet

weekly in someone’s home or a public meeting space. Youth Growth Groups begin

meeting the week of September 20th

. Please be sure to come to Intersect, September

13th to find out who your leader is and who is in your group. email Ashley at

[email protected]

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. eve-nings 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

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

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.

Other Sports Activities This Fall:

clinics

Youth Basketball Clinics October 15, 22 and 29th on Thursday evenings, Registrations coming soon - check out the church website mid-September!

Anyone interested in heading up the effort to represent our

church in a Bubble Soccer League should contact Ray

Marsh [email protected] as soon as possible.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

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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 Sanctuary 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 materials: [email protected] CUMC current 5th graders when they were in 2nd grade!

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 September.

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 homework. All are welcome.

Sticky Faith is one of the theologies Children’s Ministry at CUMC embrac-es, the premise is that the Church along with families need to implore cer-tain strategies so that when kids leave the nest that their commitment to Christ sticks with them. Now, that may seem a long way off, but as a moth-er of 3 grown children, it was just yesterday they were all in Kindergarten! One way is for kids to feel a part of the larger worshipping community and not to just be with kids but to be included in the church as a whole. We have loved having the kids in the 9:30am worship service, it has worked in the Stream for years. So, we are continuing kids beginning in the Sanctuary and then leaving for Sunday School after the children’s moment. Kids be-gan in their new Sunday School classes on August 30. The following is a

typical schedule for Sunday School at 9:30am:

9:30-9:45 sanctuary

9:45-10:30 Sunday School classrooms

10:30-10:45 5th graders remain in class. (This is in preparation for 6th grade confirmation where they will go until 11am)

CLASS ROOM # CLASS ROOM #

3’s 116 Second Grade 208

4/5’s 115 Third Grade 209

Kindergarten 117 Fourth Grade LL13

First Grade 207 Fifth Grade LL14

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (CON’T)

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 coincides with the m&m Music and Missions

offered for children!!!!

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 mis-

sion 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

Music, under the direction of Nathan Hood:

Carmel United Methodist offers a comprehensive choir pro-gram for children from age four through 5th grades. The Chil-dren’s Music Program is designed 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 learning 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 mu-sical 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 register 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:

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.

Purpose: To grow disciples of Jesus Christ through service

CROP WALK

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

Sunday afternoon, October 4th @ 2pm (1:30pm registration). The 3.7 mile walk will

begin at the Carmel Gazebo. A shorter 1-mile route will also be available. Each year, Car-

mel United Methodist (CUMC) and many other local churches participate in this event that

helps to raise funds for world and local hunger and disaster relief. 25% of funds raised in

the walk will support the food pantry network in Hamilton County. For more information you

can contact Ed King ([email protected]). Look for additional information in the church office

and sign-up tables in September. Free T-shirt will be provided to all CUMC walkers! You

can also join the CUMC CROP walk team online!

END HUNGER ONE STEP AT A TIME – JOIN THE CROP WALK!!

IHN ANNUAL CELEBRATION

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

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 [email protected] 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.

COLLEGE STUDENT CARE PACKAGES

The Higher Education Committee will be sending care packages to college students twice

during this school year. If you have a college student who would appreciate a care pack-

age, please provide your student’s information. *Any information provided for previous

school years is not kept on file. Student’s information must be provided EACH school year.

Deadline to sign-up: September 20th. Information can also be emailed to Karen: kmctag-

[email protected]

If there are any changes to the provided information during the school year, please call the

church office.

Name of Student:

College Email Address:

Name of College/University:

Year in School:

College Address: City:

State: Zip:

EMAIL this information to Karen McTaggart or print form and drop off or mail to the church

office.

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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

TRADITIONAL SERVICES: Add you voice to the Carmel UMC Music Ministry! Join the Chancel Choir and/or ring with the Sanctuary Handbells. The new season begins with Wednesday rehearsals on Sep-tember 9th: Handbells @ 6:30pm and Choir @ 7:30pm. This is a great way to connect and serve as and praise God through music!

THE STREAM WORSHIP BAND: Steve Baker, Stream Worship Leader, is wanting to know if anybody is interested in sharing their God given talents in the following ways for the Stream Service:

Male or Female Vocals

Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Drums, keyboard or any instrument

Technology: Running the Sound Board, Lights or Video

Set/Stage Design

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

621 S. Range Line Road

Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: 317-844-7275

Fax: 317-848-8790

E-mail: [email protected]

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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Be the Church Sept. 13, 20, 27th

2nd Grade Bibles Sept. 20th

Bishop Coyner October 10th

Special Speaker Nov. 1st

UPCOMING EVENTS