Carmel News💡

This past weekend, our young adults ministry gathered around the book of 2 Corinthians to learn what it means to carry the life-changing treasure of the gospel in jars of clay. Though we are weak and ordinary, God has entrusted us with the message of the gospel so that His power and glory may be seen. As we return from camp, our prayer is this: that the gospel would be our greatest treasure, shaping the way we live and point others to Christ 🫶✨

🔗Telegram Security We have put together this guide to help members use Telegram more safely and securely. It provides practical tips to enhance your privacy and protect your account. We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to read through it and review their security settings. Brought to you by Carmel's IT Ministry. 🔒📱

🎉 I Love West Coast Family Festival 2026 🇸🇬 Let's bless our West Coast community together! Invite your family, friends and neighbours to the Family Festival on 1 Aug (Sat), 1.00–5.00pm at Clementi Bible Centre. Enjoy FREE entry, games, face painting, bouncy castle, performances, pre-loved items, snacks and more! 📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/UvqhDDnZvLGm9XkV6 If you'd like to invite a lower-income family to the morning session (with groceries, lunch and early access to pre-loved items), please contact Rina or Evan Yap. 💙 Pre-loved Items Collection: 25–26 Jul Please bring only the requested items to the designated Level 4 rooms (see attached flyer). ⏰ Sunday: Kindly bring donations after 10.15am. If you are unable to donate this weekend, please arrange with Rina Lai or Grace Ng for weekday access. Thank you for helping us bless our community! 🙏

❤️ Compassion In Action Calling all Carmelites! Join us for a 2-part workshop to discover how we can love and serve the poor and needy in practical, Christ-centred ways. Together with Candida and our befrienders, we'll explore what the Bible teaches about building empathy and compassion, following Jesus' example, and gaining a deeper understanding of poverty. 📝 Register by 10 August using the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6xZwiY4jLK Come and be equipped to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. We hope you'll join us! ❤️

👋 Join Us For Newcomer’s Meal! If you’re new to our church — whether it’s been a few weeks or a few months — we’d love to meet you! 💛 🍽 Newcomers’ Meal is happening this Sunday at The Hive Please meet the team at the entrance after the service and join us for a warm time of fellowship over a meal. We can’t wait to get to know you! 🌟

📢 Christmas Catechism 2026 Registration is now open for those intending to be baptised, transfer their membership, or reaffirm their faith this Christmas. If you have been worshipping regularly at Mount Carmel for at least 6 months, we warmly invite you to register with the Church Office. 🗓 Registration closes: 6 September 2026 If you have been considering taking this next step in your faith journey, we encourage you to prayerfully sign up. We look forward to walking alongside you as you prepare for this special occasion. Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JQvnyQ6Eer?origin=lprLink

📖 Two Kingdoms: Believers in Babylon Most of us know the story of Daniel in the lions' den. But what does the book of Daniel have to say to us today? While we may never face a lions' den or a blazing furnace, we do live in a world of competing loyalties, cultural pressures, and challenges to our faith. The book of Daniel shows us how to live wisely and faithfully while trusting in God's sovereignty. Join us as we journey through Two Kingdoms: Believers in Babylon and discover how Daniel's message remains deeply relevant for believers today. 📅 2 August – 15 November 2026 (Fortnightly) 🕑 2:00–4:00pm 📍 Chapel Come ready to learn, ask questions, and be encouraged to stand firm in your faith as we seek to live faithfully for Christ in today's world. We look forward to journeying through Daniel together!

Upcoming missions trips for you to prayerfully considered joining. Reach out to the OMM team to find out more.

🌏 MISSIONS FESTIVAL 2026 📅 14–23 August 2026 Theme: Embracing New Frontiers Join us for two exciting weeks as we discover God's heart for the nations and how we can be part of His mission. ✨ Highlights include: 🙏 Pray for the Nations (14 & 21 Aug) – Pray alongside our mission partners and learn about the countries and ministries they serve. 🌍 Roundtable Discussion (15 Aug) – Discover how God is working in Mindanao, Philippines, through our new partner, Care Channels International. 🤝 Mission Agency Booths (16 Aug) – Meet mission agencies, hear their stories, ask questions, and explore how you can be involved in God's mission. 🍽 Missions Food Fair (22 & 23 Aug) – Enjoy a variety of delicious food while supporting missions. 💬 Meet the Missionaries (23 Aug) – After the second service, join Mei & Elwyn at The Hive to hear how God is at work in Mindanao. 📋 Swipe through the images above for the full Week 1 and Week 2 programme. Looking forward seeing you there. ✝️🌏

Sign up has closed, but you're still welcome to attend TONIGHT at 7-8pm @ Joy Chapel! For those who have signed up, dinner will be ready at the fellowship hall at 6pm. Look for @janelleyeo if you are lost.

📚 Volunteer Tutor Needed Dear Carmelites, One of the families our church is befriending in Ghim Moh is looking for a volunteer to tutor a Primary 3 girl in Mathematics. As the child is unable to travel to church, we are looking for someone who is able to meet her at her home or at a suitable location near Ghim Moh after school. If you are able to help, or know someone who might be willing to serve in this way, please contact Rina (Community Service) at 9474 0222. Thank you for partnering with us as we show Christ's love in practical ways to the families in our community. ❤️

📦 Pre-Loved Items Collection This Weekend! Dear Carmelites, Thank you for your generosity! ❤️ The Pre-Loved Items Collection weekend is finally here. 🗓 25 & 26 July Please help us by: ✅ Bringing only the requested items listed in the poster. ✅ Dropping them off at the designated collection rooms on Level 4. ⏰ Sunday Collection: As Carmel Kids will still be using some of the classrooms, please bring your donations only after 10:15am. If you're unable to bring your items this weekend, please contact Rina Lai or Grace Ng to arrange another time. Our church office will be happy to facilitate access to Level 4 during office hours. Thank you for partnering with us to bless families in our community through your generous donations! 💝

https://www.bpcis.org.sg/latestnews The BPCIS annual retreat's theme for 2026 was "Cherishing Heritage, Cultivating Legacy". Our annual Retreat brought together 82 pastors and leaders from our 11 member churches. as well as pastors and elders from three observer churches and visitors from a BP church in Perth, Australia. Read reflections from three participants representing the three generations present!

Curious to know what God is doing in the Middle East? 🤔Curious to know how we can respond to the ongoing war? Singaporean missionaries J, P and their son Z are back in Singapore for a short visit, making time to share their learnings in various churches. If missions is on your heart 🔥 or if you are keen to understand a first-person Christian perspective from the Middle East, then sign up for this dinner programme happening next Friday via the link below: https://forms.gle/wzECgRPjGERBt8Gd7 Registration closes on Today!!

🏕️ Church Camp Throwback What a beautiful picture of the church family coming together to strengthen one another in Christ. Through inspiring sermon messages, meaningful spiritual conversations, and moments of fun and laughter during the à la carte activities and Family Night, 440 campers worshipped, learned, and grew together over four memorable days in a truly intergenerational community. As Perrine Yap shares: "One of the greatest blessings of camp was the way it brought people of all ages together. The inter-generational group setup created opportunities for everyone to contribute something unique, whether it was youthful energy, fresh ideas, practical help, wisdom, or life experience. It was encouraging to see meaningful friendships and conversations develop across generations, reminding us that we grow stronger when we learn from and support one another." May we continue to pray: Build Your Church, Lord. Make us strong, Lord. Join our hearts, Lord, through Your Son.❤️ 📸 Campers, you may access the photo gallery via the Church Camp Telegram chat!

🏕️ Church Camp Throwback What a beautiful picture of the church family coming together to strengthen one another in Christ. Through sermon messages, meaningful spiritual conversations, and moments of fun and laughter during the à la carte activities and Family Night, 440 campers worshipped, learned, and grew together over four memorable days in a intergenerational community. As Perrine Yap shares: “One of the greatest blessings of camp was the way it brought people of all ages together. The inter-generational group setup created opportunities for everyone to contribute something unique, whether it was youthful energy, fresh ideas, practical help, wisdom, or life experience. It was encouraging to see meaningful friendships and conversations develop across generations, reminding us that we grow stronger when we learn from and support one another." May we continue to abide in Christ and ask the Lord: Build Your Church, Lord. Make us strong, Lord. Join our hearts, Lord, through Your Son. ❤️

📖 Two Kingdoms: Believers in Babylon Most of us know the story of Daniel in the lions' den. But what does the book of Daniel have to say to us today? While we may never face a lions' den or a blazing furnace, we do live in a world of competing loyalties, cultural pressures, and challenges to our faith. The book of Daniel shows us how to live wisely and faithfully while trusting in God's sovereignty. Join us as we journey through Two Kingdoms: Believers in Babylon and discover how Daniel's message remains deeply relevant for believers today. 📅 2 August – 15 November 2026 (Fortnightly) 🕑 2:00–4:00pm 📍 Chapel Come ready to learn, ask questions, and be encouraged to stand firm in your faith as we seek to live faithfully for Christ in today's world. We look forward to journeying through Daniel together!