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MANNA FROM HEAVEN NEWS 1 ELEVATION BAPTIST CHURCH - 4729 NEW BERN AVENUE - RALEIGH, NC 27610 From the Pastor’s Pen Here at Elevati on, evangelism is the constant message. Last year, God allowed us to evangelize in so many ways. We were also able to contribute to several community organizati ons to provide fi nancial resources to enable them to carry out their missions. During June, some of the ministerial associates were able to take the Gospel to the streets of Exuma, Bahamas where many souls were saved. A couple of months ago, Elevati on provided 2,638 gallons of free gas to Triangle residents. In additi on, last November, I was blessed to visit the Holy Land and walked the streets that Jesus traveled. Oh, what an experience! God conti nues to show Himself mighti ly and we sti ll believe in His sovereignty. Don’t be distracted by the things of this world BUT stay focused on God and His plan for your life. Despite, the recession and tough economic ti mes, God’s children will sti ll stand e greet you in the matchless name of Jesus Christ victorious. Let us rest in that fact! He tells us in Wand we thank God for you! 2009 was an amazing His word that as His children, we will not lack for any year where minds were transformed and hearts renewed. good thing “I have been young, and now am old; The mission here at Elevati on sti ll remains the same yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his – Evangelism. Throughout the year, we were abundantly seed begging bread.” Psalms 37:25. blessed so that we could be a blessing to others in the surrounding community. Some of you reading this are In 2010, I challenge you to dig deeper in the word of the recipients of those blessings. God and uncover the promises that He has for you and your families; His promises are Yes and Amen. This past holiday season aff orded us many opportuniti es No matt er what it looks like, what you’re currently to interact with and engage more individuals than usual. experiencing, or what society predicts, know that we In the midst of our hustle and bustle, I wonder how many serve a trusti ng and loving God who will NOT leave took the ti me to stop and witness about the goodness of nor forsake us. We will endure to the end in 2010…. Christ. The Holy Spirit constantly moves and prepares the will you believe that with me? hearts of others to receive that which the Lord has given to us to deposit into them. Pastor Carmichael 2009 EDITION A Church with a Mission 3 Mother Daughter Tea 16 Reaching the Community through Christ 4 Women’s Prayer Breakfast 16 Pastor’s Anniversary - Beauti ful Feet 5 Women’s Conference 17 Deacon’s Corner 6 A Powerful Move of God 17 Deacons’ & Trustees’ Ordinati on 7 A Transformed Mind 18 Easter Program 8 Just Us Sisters 19 Senior’s Luncheon 8 2009 Scholars 20 CPREP 8 Youth Ministry 21 Single’s Conference 9 Planning for the Future 22 Crown Financial 10 Rage Conference 23 Crown Graduates 11 Teens Against AIDS 23 The Gift of Teaching 11 Hip Hop - What’s Da Message? 24 Securing the Kingdom 12 Gangs, Violence, Death 25 Mighty Men of God 13 94th Church Anniversary 26 Men’s Ministry 13 Free Gas Giveaway 27 Heart Disease - A Year Round Issue 14 Bible Burial 28 Ways to Improve Your Health 15 2 MANNA FROM HEAVEN NEWS n 2009 the Holy Spirit allowed Pastor ICarmichael and other members of A Church with a Mission Elevati on to undertake their fi rst mission trip to Exuma, Bahamas. Many souls were saved and lives changed as they walked the streets evangelizing. Acts 1:8, But you Exuma, Bahamas will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, and all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Pastor Carmichael was the guest preacher for a three night revival at Zion Bapti st Church in Exuma where Randy Musgrove is the Pastor. Parishioners were grateful that God used Elevati on’s Pastor as a vessel to bring the Holy Spirit back to Exuma for the fi rst ti me in over 50 years. Recently Pastor Carmichael and Youth Director, Joshua Carmichael joined other clergy as they journeyed to Jerusalem. Being directed by the Holy Spirit, Pastor was able to travel and experience breath- taking sights, like viewing the Dead Sea and even walking the streets where Jesus traveled. What an awesome experience to see the scriptures come to life. One of his most fond memories was The Holy Land when he and his son Joshua were given the opportunity to bapti ze each other in the Jordan River, modeling the example where Jesus was bapti zed by John. What God has imparted in the hearts of Pastor and the clergy while in Jerusalem will be cherished for a long ti me as He uses this experience to conti nue His work in them. MANNA FROM HEAVEN NEWS 3 Elevati on Bapti st Church conti nues Dear children, let us not love with to impact the community through words or tongue but with acti ons countless outreach programs and and in truth (1 John 3:17-18). The Gift of Giving community-empowering projects. In keeping with the Recently Elevati on blessed fi ve Serving in the Kingdom mission of Elevati on, local non-profi t organizati ons with Many people have fallen on the Minister’s Wives monetary contributi ons to further hard ti mes due to the economy. under the guidance the work they are doing in the However, EBC Missionaries of Minister Blalock community. These donati ons conti nue to come together visited the residents allowed the organizati ons to assist to assist those who are of Wellington Nursing those who are less fortunate, broken less fortunate and to ease their Home in Knightdale. and in despair, those without shelter minds of their present situati ons. The ministry purchased or safe environments and families In December, the missionaries Christmas gift s for all in need. fellowshiped and fed women the residents to include toiletries, socks, books, combs, brushes and Agencies include: at the Helen Wright Shelter stuff animals. The sisters went from • Interact for Women in Raleigh. room to room distributi ng gift s • General Bapti st Associati on They handed out gift bags and and spreading the message of love • The Garner Road Family YMCA every woman received a prayer through giving. They prayed and • Meals on Wheels book. Scripture was read and a gave words of encouragement to • Central Orphanage Word from the Lord was given enti tled “NOW FAITH” followed the residents. One resident said Food Drive by food and a Bible Trivia Game. “some of us don’t even have family Elevati on’s Ray of Hope Outreach The excitement the women or friends to visit us – thank you.” Ministry sponsored a food drive for expressed as they parti cipated in The ministry was humbled as the church families and families in the the Bible Trivia game made it all staff on behalf of the residents community who were in need. worthwhile. of Wellington expressed their The donati ons of non-perishable appreciati on to the Minister’s items and turkeys were a success The Missionary Ministry’s mission Wives who thought enough to stop and as a result were able to feed is to serve in the Kingdom of God by and share the true meaning of many families. I will bless her with by directly focusing on the Lord. Christmas through the gift of giving. abundant provisions; her poor will Matt hew 28:19-20 “Therefore go I sati sfy with food (Psalm 132:15). and make disciples of all nati ons, Supporti ng the Troops Through this branch of Zion, the bapti zing them in the name of the The Women’s Ministry of Elevati on Ministry’s mission is to minister to Father and of the Son and of the sponsored a food and toiletry drive those who have been batt ered and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to in December to send care packages bruised by the circumstances of life; obey everything I have commanded to Marines in Afghanistan. heal the broken hearted with love you. And surely I am with you The Marines play a vital role in and the word of God. If anyone has always, to the very end of the age.” our nati on’s security and putti ng material possessions and sees his these packages together was a brother in need but has no pity on way of letti ng them know Elevati on him, how can the love of God be in supports them and is praying for him? their safety. 4 MANNA FROM HEAVEN NEWS PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY - BEAUTIFUL FEET And how shall convicti ons, sincerity, integrity and faith. His heart they preach except is that of a servant, totally submissive to the will of they be sent? God. Elevati on has experienced conti nual growth as it is writt en. under his leadership and as a result the congregati on How beauti ful conti nues to grow. are the feet of them that preach Pastor Carmichael and First Lady Elder Rebecca the gospel of Carmichael’s accomplishments are extensive. peace, and bring The fi rst off site producti on of the annual Easter good ti dings of Musical Celebrati on held at the Progress Energy good things.