NCM FOOD DRIVE TIME! October is one of Mt. Carmel’s months to host a food drive for Norcross Cooperative Ministry. While we like to provide food for NCM all year long, they particularly count on us during this month, so please keep them in mind as you do your grocery shopping. All non-perishable foods are appreciated. Some examples are canned meats, peanut butter, spaghetti and sauce, cereal, baby products, etc. All donations can be dropped off in the NCM box in the church foyer. Thanks for supporting NCM!

ADULT CHOIR CHRISTMAS MUSIC ~ This is a special invitation to you to join the Mt. Carmel UMC Sanctuary Choir for their Choir retreat and Christmas program this year. The retreat is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the church, whereas the Christmas program is on Sunday, December 14 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Our music for this year is Rutter's Gloria (a 17 minute vibrant choral music with brass, percussion and organ accompaniment) and other carols. We are looking forward to an exciting rehearsal during the retreat, wherein we plan on learning the music and capturing Rutter's musical intent and desire to praise God with his Gloria. We are hoping to have 40 singers on the day of the program, therefore you must come and bring another church member or friend who has had experience singing in choirs and is excited about singing with us this Christmas. Please call Mrs. Suzanne Foster at the Mt. Carmel church office to sign up. (770-449-4498) This will allow for us to know that you are going to be joining us and to provide you with a copy of the vocal score before the retreat, tips on how to learn or review the music, and a rehearsal schedule. We appreciate your wanting to sing with the choir for this holiday season. Dr. Erick Parris, Music Director

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE ~ Please note that next Sunday, October 12^th, will be the deadline to turn in articles for the November newsletter. Please plan accordingly!