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Elevation Church Monthly News and Highlights Encouraging Members and Friends -- February 2015 Navigational Course Adult Class “Five Steps to Financial Freedom” by James Wise Every Sunday @ 9:15 a.m. (Knightdale campus) Navigational Course Crown Financial Begins February 1 @ 8:30 a.m. (Knightdale campus) Navigational Course Ministry of Teaching Begins February 1 @ 8:30 a.m. (Knightdale campus) Men’s Ministry Fellowship February 7 8 a.m. (Raleigh campus) Women’s Ministry Fellowship February 7 9 a.m. (Raleigh campus) Wear Red Day February 8, 2015 Marriage Conference February 13, 2015 EBC Singles Social: Movie Night February 14, 2015 Youth Ministry: 3 on 3 Basketball Open runs every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Evangelism Outreach February 14, 21 & 28 8 a.m. Youth Ministry: College Choir Day February 22 Women’s Ministry Fellowship March 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. Elevation Bible Institute Registration begins March 9 Evangelism Outreach March 14, 21 & 28 8 a.m. Youth Church March 29 Easter Musical April 3 at 7 p.m. Easter April 5 Mother’s Day May 10 Father’s Day June 21 Women’s Conference September 25-27, 2015 Men’s Conference September 25-26, 2015 WHAT’S GOING ON AT EBC Elevation -- One Church - Two Locations Dr. T. L. Carmichael, Sr., Senior Pastor and Overseer and First Lady, Dr. Rebecca Carmichael East Campus: Pastor Joshua Carmichael, 5271 EBC Village Way, Knightdale, NC 27545| West Campus: 4729 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610 | 919-231-6418 From the desk of the Pastor Courageous Love Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9) It takes courage to love. When we receive the grace of God which is undeserving, we understand the extraordinary love that He has for us. As we examine our hearts, let us embrace God’s love and forgiveness and love others. In John 15:12-13, Jesus defined love in terms of sacrificial actions rather than words or emotions. He said, “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends”(John 15:13). How we treat people demonstrates to the world that we are followers of Christ. Because He first loved us, we can show love to the undeserving. Jesus did not simply suggest that we love others; He commands us to love. Christ’s instructions to the disciples raised the standard for how we are to treat others -- thinking of their needs before our own. We are to walk in sacrificial love. Beyond our words, our deeds should convey God’s love, “ Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:1- 2) How will you demonstrate courageous love in 2015? Will you buy a homeless person a meal? Will you run errands for an elderly neighbor who suffers from arthritis? Will you pay for a young mother’s groceries? Will you bring someone to church? Will you tell the person standing behind you in line about God’s saving grace? As you consider your next act of courageous love remember this: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) What an awesome example of courageous love! This year I encourage you to seek opportunities to demonstrate courageous love toward the people around you. Don’t be afraid. Be courageous. Amazed by His Grace, Dr. T.L. Carmichael, Sr. DO YOU KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT GIVING? Giving tithes and offerings allows us to grow closer to God. As you give your tithes and offerings weekly, remember three Biblical truths about giving: Truth #1: All our money belongs To God (Psalm 24:1) Truth #2: Giving helps us fight coveteousness (Matthew 6:24) Truth #3: Giving helps strengthen our faith in God’s promises (Philippians 4:19) Be courageous! BIBLICAL FACT: God commands TITHING and failure to tithe is equivalent to robbing God. Read Malachi 3:8-9 Women’s Ministry Bible Study and Fellowship Saturday, February 7 at 9 a.m. Join us as we study and discuss: Love, Relationships and Matters of the Heart with additional focus on the health of our hearts. Please wear RED to show sup- port for Heart Healthy Month. Bring a friend! 2014 EBC Marriage Conference February 13 at 7 p.m. Do you want to know God’s vision for your marriage? Don’t miss an exciting evening hosted by Drs. T.L. and Rebecca Carmichael The evening begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per couple Sign up in the Keys to the Kingdom bookstore Also, pick up a copy of Pastor and Elder’s new book titled, God’s Vision for Marriage Success Elevation Baptist Church Prayer Line Join corporate prayer on Saturday mornings from 7 until 8 a.m. To pray with us, dial 712-775-7035 then put in code 739376#. Please remember the complete code must be entered and always followed with the # sign. Join us Navigational Class for Adults Sunday, February 1, 8, 17, and 24 In February, all men and women are in- vited to the Adult Navigational class focused on the Five Steps to Finan- cial Freedom by James Wise Join us each Sun- day in January from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the Joshua Generation room. EBC Wear Red Day Sunday, February 8 To raise awareness about heart disease, EBC members and friends are invited to wear something red on February 8. Are you happy with your child’s grades? Does your child need help with homework? Or a study buddy to help prepare for a test? The EBC Tutorial Ministry is here to help! EBC Raleigh Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 6:50 pm Lower Annex Contact Sis. Tina Noel for more information or send an email to [email protected] EBC Youth Church Sunday, March 29 EBC Knightdale -- Joshua Generation at 10:30 a.m. Seniors Ministry: Crocheting Class Saturday, March 28 EBC Raleigh 9 a.m. in the Lower Annex Contact Brother Clyde Cash Elevation -- One Church - Two Locations Dr. T. L. Carmichael, Sr., Senior Pastor and Overseer and First Lady, Dr. Rebecca Carmichael East Campus: Pastor Joshua Carmichael, 5271 EBC Village Way, Knightdale, NC 27545| West Campus: 4729 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610 | 919-231-6418 The EBC Food Pantry Needs Your HELP Members and guests are encouraged to help stock the EBC Food Pantry. Please bring your bagged or boxed non-perishable food and toiletry items on Sundays to the Raleigh and Knightdale campuses and on Wednesday to Word Empowerment at the Raleigh campus. A member of Security will collect your dona- tions before or after service. The EBC Food Pantry will distribute food packages to families on Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Are you ready to answer the call? Elevation Bible Institute My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…. Hosea 4:6 Registration begins March 9 Fall Program begins in August 2015 To apply visit EBC’s website at www.elevationbaptist.org or stop by the East Campus bookstore on Sundays for brochure and application packet. For questions contact Marion Alston at [email protected]
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Elevation ChurchMonthly News and Highlights Encouraging Members and Friends -- February 2015
Navigational Course Adult Class
“Five Steps to Financial Freedom”by James Wise
Every Sunday @ 9:15 a.m.(Knightdale campus)
Navigational Course Crown Financial
Begins February 1 @ 8:30 a.m. (Knightdale campus)
Navigational Course Ministry of Teaching
Begins February 1 @ 8:30 a.m. (Knightdale campus)
Men’s Ministry Fellowship February 7
8 a.m. (Raleigh campus)
Women’s Ministry Fellowship February 7
9 a.m. (Raleigh campus)
Wear Red DayFebruary 8, 2015
Marriage ConferenceFebruary 13, 2015
EBC Singles Social: Movie NightFebruary 14, 2015
Youth Ministry: 3 on 3 Basketball Open runs every Tuesday
from 6 to 8 p.m.
Evangelism Outreach February 14, 21 & 28
8 a.m.
Youth Ministry: College Choir Day February 22
Women’s Ministry Fellowship March 7 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Elevation Bible Institute Registration begins March 9
Evangelism Outreach March 14, 21 & 28
8 a.m.
Youth ChurchMarch 29
Easter Musical April 3 at 7 p.m.
Easter April 5
Mother’s Day May 10
Father’s Day June 21
Women’s Conference September 25-27, 2015
Men’s ConferenceSeptember 25-26, 2015
What’s GoinG on at EBC
Elevation -- One Church - Two LocationsDr. T. L. Carmichael, Sr., Senior Pastor and Overseer and First Lady, Dr. Rebecca Carmichael
East Campus: Pastor Joshua Carmichael, 5271 EBC Village Way, Knightdale, NC 27545| West Campus: 4729 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610 | 919-231-6418
From the desk of the PastorCourageous Love
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:9)
It takes courage to love. When we receive the grace of God which is undeserving, we understand the extraordinary love that He has for us. As we examine our hearts, let us embrace God’s love and forgiveness and love others. In John 15:12-13, Jesus defined love in terms of sacrificial actions rather than words or emotions. He said, “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends”(John 15:13).
How we treat people demonstrates to the world that we are followers of Christ. Because He first loved us, we can show love to the undeserving. Jesus did not simply suggest that we love
others; He commands us to love. Christ’s instructions to the disciples raised the standard for how we are to treat others -- thinking of their needs before our own. We are to walk in sacrificial love. Beyond our words, our deeds should convey God’s love, “ Follow God’s example,
therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God”
(Ephesians 5:1-2)
How will you demonstrate courageous love in 2015? Will you buy a homeless person a meal? Will you run errands for an elderly neighbor who suffers from arthritis? Will you pay for a young mother’s groceries? Will you bring someone to church? Will you tell the person
standing behind you in line about God’s saving grace? As you consider your next act of courageous love remember this: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) What an awesome example of courageous love!
This year I encourage you to seek opportunities to demonstrate courageous love toward the people around you. Don’t be afraid. Be courageous.
Amazed by His Grace,
Dr. T.L. Carmichael, Sr.
DO YOU KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT GIVING?
Giving tithes and offerings allows us to grow closer to God. As you give your tithes and offerings weekly, remember three Biblical truths about giving:
Truth #1: All our money belongs To God
(Psalm 24:1)Truth #2: Giving helps us fight coveteousness
(Matthew 6:24) Truth #3: Giving helps strengthen our faith in God’s
promises (Philippians 4:19) Be courageous!
BIBLICAL FACT:
God commands TITHING and failure to tithe is equivalent to robbing God. Read Malachi 3:8-9
Women’s Ministry Bible Study and FellowshipSaturday, February 7 at 9 a.m.
Join us as we study and discuss:
Love, Relationships and Matters of the Heart with additional focus on the health of our hearts.
Please wear RED to show sup-port for Heart Healthy Month.
Bring a friend!
2014 EBC Marriage ConferenceFebruary 13 at 7 p.m.
Do you want to know God’s vision for your marriage?
Don’t miss an exciting evening hosted by Drs. T.L. and Rebecca Carmichael
The evening begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per couple
Sign up in the Keys to the Kingdom bookstore
Also, pick up a copy of Pastor and Elder’s new book titled, God’s Vision for Marriage Success
Elevation Baptist Church Prayer LineJoin corporate prayer on Saturday mornings from 7 until 8 a.m. To pray with us, dial 712-775-7035 then put in code 739376#.
Please remember the complete code must be entered and always followed with the # sign. Join us
Navigational Class for Adults Sunday, February 1, 8, 17, and 24
In February, all men and women are in-vited to the Adult Navigational class focused on the Five Steps to Finan-cial Freedom by James Wise
Join us each Sun-day in January from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the Joshua Generation room.
EBC Wear Red DaySunday, February 8
To raise awareness about heart disease, EBC
members and friends are invited to wear something red on February 8.
Are you happy with your child’s grades?
Does your child need help with homework? Or a study buddy to help
prepare for a test?
The EBC Tutorial Ministry is here to help!
EBC RaleighWednesday evenings from 6:00
- 6:50 pmLower Annex
Contact Sis. Tina Noel for more information or send an email to
EBC Youth ChurchSunday, March 29
EBC Knightdale -- Joshua Generation at 10:30 a.m.
Seniors Ministry: Crocheting Class
Saturday, March 28EBC Raleigh
9 a.m. in the Lower AnnexContact Brother Clyde Cash
Elevation -- One Church - Two LocationsDr. T. L. Carmichael, Sr., Senior Pastor and Overseer and First Lady, Dr. Rebecca Carmichael
East Campus: Pastor Joshua Carmichael, 5271 EBC Village Way, Knightdale, NC 27545| West Campus: 4729 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610 | 919-231-6418
The EBC Food Pantry Needs Your HELP
Members and guests are encouraged to help stock the EBC Food Pantry.
Please bring your bagged or boxed non-perishable food and toiletry items on Sundays to the Raleigh and Knightdale
campuses and on Wednesday to Word Empowerment at the Raleigh campus. A member of Security will collect your dona-
tions before or after service.
The EBC Food Pantry will distribute food packages to families on
Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Are you ready to answer the call?
Elevation Bible InstituteMy people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…. Hosea 4:6
Registration begins March 9 Fall Program begins in August 2015
To apply visit EBC’s website at www.elevationbaptist.org or
stop by the East Campus bookstore on Sundays for brochure and application packet. For questions contact Marion Alston at
DEACON'S MINISTRY: Leading through Serving
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1Peter 4:10
Start serving today!
2015 Ministry Leader Directory
EVANGELISM: Invite Someone to Join Us!
YOUTH MINISTRY: Building Christ Driven Youth
Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. (West Campus) & 10:30 am (East Campus)
Navigation Classes 9:15 a.m.
(East Campus)
Daily Intercessory Prayer 6:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Radio Broadcast on WPJL 12:40AM & 5:55PM Daily (Monday - Friday)
Wednesday Bible Study & Corporate Prayer 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
(EBC East Main Sanctuary) 7:00 p.m. (EBC West Main Sanctuary)
First Sunday - Baptismal Service and Holy Eucharist
Third Wednesday Night - Baby Dedication (7:00 p.m. Empowerment Service)
Fourth Sunday - Youth Celebration
Fifth Sunday - Friends and Family Day
A Message from the LordExcerpts from sermons and Bible study lessons at EBC
247-9588
SAVE THE DATE: Servant Leader Meeting Dates 2015
February 15March 15April 19May 17June 21July 19
August 16September 20
October 18November 15December 20
All meetings will take place following the 10:30 a.m. service
Local Outreach
EBC in theCommunity
EBC Clothing Closet
The EBC Clothing Closet will be open for women on Wednesdays, from 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM and second Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Pick up at Raleigh Campus only! Contact Contact: Sis. Elizabeth Rodgers. Email: [email protected] or Phone: 919-696-0298.
New Year’s Eve Sermon: Be Courageous“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be dis-couraged, for the Lord your God will be with
you wherever you go.”Scripture text: Joshua 1:9
Sunday Sermon: Worship the Lord through Courageous Giving
“The first of the firstfruits of your land you shall bring into the house of the Lord your
God.”: Exodus 23:19
Sunday Sermon: Courageous Worship“Jehoshaphat bowed down with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jeru-salem fell down in worship before the Lord.”
2 Chronicles 20:18
Sunday Sermon: Courageous Encouragement
“God can hide you from your enemies.”Scripture text: 1st Samuel 23:14-18
Prayer RequestsDo you have a prayer request? The Prayer Request box is located in the vesti-bule on the Courtesy Desk at Elevation East. Simply fill out a card and your prayer request will be lifted up before almighty God by the prayer team.
Corporate Prayer is held every Wednesday at Elevation east from 11am-12noon before noonday Bible Study. Everyone is invited.
Wednesday Night PrayerPrayer will be held on Wednesday nights before Bible Study at Elevation West from 6 to 6:45pm in the room adjacent to the choir loft upstairs. Let us pray in the spirit and in faith accord-ing to the will of God.
Join Elevation’s Prayer Team members in the Upper Room at Elevation East every Sunday morning for prayer from 8am-9am
PRAYER MINISTRY: A House of Prayer
Youth Ministry Activities
Join the EBC Youth Choir (ages 9yrs old to college age)4th Sunday Worship- monthly rehearsal at
EBC West Campus3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m.
3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m.3rd Saturday at 11 a.m.
Join the EBC Tots Choir (ages 4yrs old to 8yrs old)4th Sunday Worship- monthly rehearsal
at EBC West Campus 3rd & 4th Saturdays at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact Tonya Liles at [email protected] or 919-740-5314
Youth Discovery Navigation ClassEvery Sunday
9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.For more information, contact Peggy Burch at
Youth Praise Dancers7yrs old and up
For more information, contact Renita Peele at [email protected] or 919-395-1109
Infant Toddler Ministry(Serving children 6mos old to 4 yrs old)
Every Sunday during 10:30 a.m. service at EBC EastEvery Wednesday during Word Study at EBC West
For more information contact, Tipfanie Suitte at [email protected] or 919-274-3170
Youth Impart ChurchEvery 5th Sunday – 10:30 a.m. EBC East
Youth Word StudyEvery Wednesday – 7 p.m. EBC West (downstairs)
Get CONNECTED: Pick a Ministry. Get Involved.
Don’t be afraid. Be courageous!
Family and Friends Day at EBCSunday, March 29
We encourage you to invite family members, friends and anyone you come in contact with to join us at our 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. Invite them to dress comfortably and to join us as we worship the
Lord.
