Vistas Update for October 6, 2022

This week at Mt. Carmel...

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This Weekend

Check out the new flooring in the Sunday School and Nursery areas!!
Thank you to Cinderella Carpets for donating the floor tiles, and to the hard work of the installers this week. We now have a new, cohesive look in this space, and new baseboards, too.

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Worship at Mt. Carmel

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REMINDER: If you cannot join us in person for any reason, please use the link below to join us on Zoom.

Link to Sunday Zoom Worship
Meeting ID: 849 4786 1947
Passcode: 591300

COMMUNION: All are invited to join in communion. If you are on Zoom, please prepare your elements (crackers or bread, and juice or wine) before service begins.

Most of our worship services and activities are held in-person and on Zoom. If you would like to join from home, please use the links listed here. We look forward to seeing you!

How to join a ZOOM meeting - Instructions

Link to SUNDAY morning Zoom Service
Sundays at 9:30 AM
For telephone: 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 849 4786 1947
Passcode: 591300

On hiatus until October 25
Link to Tuesday Book Discussion
ZOOM ONLY
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
For Telephone: 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 862 7971 6007
Passcode: 419787

On hiatus until October 26
Link to Wednesday Evening Services
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
For Telephone: 669 444 9171
Meeting ID: 867 5095 6162
Passcode: 695333

Friday Morning Bible Study
Fridays at 10:30 AM
In person at Mt. Carmel

Link to SATURDAY morning Bible study,
Saturdays at 8:30 AM
For telephone: 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 831 5325 2589
Passcode: 690622

Link to Church Council Meeting
Thursday, October 20 at 6:00pm
For telephone: 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 867 7861 7310
Passcode: 950386

Mt. Carmel YouTube channel, Watch replays of the Sunday sermon.

Church News and Notes

Adult Forums are held in Quist Hall after coffee time, approximately 11am.

October 9 - “Do It Yourself Creation” Bible study based on the Creation story from Genesis Chapters One-Two-Three. On October 9 we'll study Genesis Chapter 2. This chapter focuses on God creating Adam and Eve and providing a paradise in the Garden of Eden for them to live with Him.

October 16 - “Do It Yourself Creation” Bible study based on the Creation story from Genesis Chapters One-Two-Three. On October 16 the series concludes with Genesis Chapter 3. God’s plan for paradise collapses in shame and sin and Adam and Eve disobey God’s command.

October 23 – Presentation on the Senior Housing Project progress with Hosts Ryan McKinley - President, and Marty Fuller - Construction Superintendant of McKinley Construction. Plans include a walking tour of the project.

October 30 – Ministry Fair
Learn more about the different ministries and volunteer opportunities at Mt. Carmel.

The Adult Education Team is recruiting congregation members interested in helping plan the Adult Forum topics for the year. If you are interested, please contact Bob Grosse, Adult Ed Team leader.

Come out in costume for our second annual Trunk-or-Treat event!

Bring your car, bring some candy, wear your favorite costume, and enjoy the trick-or-treaters. We line our cars up in the parking lot and hand out candy to the kids who come by for a safe and sane halloween experience.

Help us stay organized by signing up in the narthex if you plan to join us for this fun event.

Come to the Ministry Fair in Quist Hall after church on October 30. You'll have an opportunity to learn about the ministry teams, committees, and service ministries at Mt. Carmel.

EXCITING NEWS!!!

The Women’s Retreat is back for 2022

Our speaker is Rev. Dr. Marjorie Funk-Pihl
Hopeful Frustration
We are in a moment
We are emotionally worn out and willing to admit it
Join us as we discover how to use our frustration to restore our hope
Pastor Marj is a former pastor at Mt. Carmel and has lead Retreats for us in the past. Those of you who have heard her speak, know that this is an event not to be missed!

Cost for the weekend, which includes lodging and 6 meals, is $275. We would appreciate a $125 deposit to hold your place when you sign up.

Registration will begin after church, this Sunday, Sept. 25. Do you have a friend/ family member who might like to attend? Would they enjoy fellowship, spiritual enrichment, food and fun? We would love to have them join us!

At the June 2022 Annual Meeting, our congregation approved a commitment to raise $40,000 in addition to the proposed budget to complete necessary repairs and improvements to our roofing, landscape, and drainage issues. “Cover The Roof” has been adopted as the fundraiser slogan and is ready to begin.

To contribute by check, make a note of “Facility Repairs” on the memo line. If you make your contributions by credit card or by E-checks let the Financial Secretary, Carol Grosse, cgrosse@charter.net know that your donation is for the fund raising project.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Meeting ID: 874 3683 9375
Passcode: 163098

New Matching Funds Challenge for SLO Food Bank

Since the new matching funds appeal started in August, nearly $2,000 has been donated.
This will of course be doubled.

“The number of provisions Mt Carmel Lutheran is providing to those in need is simply remarkable.
Thank you for fostering this goodwill.” Branna Still, Food Bank Development Director

We should all be proud of our church and the generous hearts in our midst! Please continue to remember the hungry in our county.

This is an exciting opportunity for our congregation to make a difference in our community.

Donations may be made online at:
slofoodbank.org/give Remember to note “Mt. Carmel”

Or by check to:
Food Bank of SLO County
1180 Kendall Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Be sure to note “Mt Carmel Matching Funds” on the memo line.

Video Courtesy of Iglesia Luterana Santa Cruz

Thank you for your support. Please continue to help those struggling with food insecurity at our sister congregation. Items that are always needed are:

MASA ~~ RICE ~~ FLOUR ~~ OIL

We'll gladly do the shopping if you perfer to make a cash donation on Sunday.

If you're not sure what to bring, or want to add some variety, here is a suggested donation schedule:

1st Sundays - Rice & Beans
2nd Sundays - Masa & Oil
3rd Sundays - Sugar & Salt
4th Sundays - Laundry/Dish Soap & Pesonal hygeine items (men & women)
5th Sundays - Socks and Undies (All ages/genders)

Gift cards and Thrivent Grants are also welcome.

We'd love to hear from you. Please call or email with your questions or comments.

Phone: 805-544-2133
Email: info@mtcarmelslo.org
or on Facebook at facebook.com/mtcarmelslo

Prayer requests may be sent to the church office by email or phone

OUR MISSION
Celebrating God’s grace through worship, learning and service.

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