Yesterday was another banner day at Elevation, and it’s time to celebrate.
We have boldly prayed that God would give us 1000 or more salvation decisions in our second year of ministry. I’m grateful to report that yesterday we officially reached that goal.
89 adults made a profession of faith in our worship experiences yesterday morning. That makes 232 in the last two weeks alone, making for a total of well over 1000 recorded salvation commitments since our 1 year anniversary in February.
God is good, and we’re beyond grateful for what He’s doing in Charlotte.
May He continue to pour out His grace and salvation in our city.

PS- I realize that we have no way of knowing whether these people were truly converted based on them filling out a card. However, it’s not my job to separate the wheat from the weeds. Only God can do that. So I choose to rejoice in God’s apparent activity, leaving the ultimate results in His good and sovereign care.

PPS- Behind every statistic there’s a story. Here’s an email I received from one Elevator about one specific changed life represented in that 1000. It’s worth the read, and really puts the digits in perspective.

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Pastor,
I just wanted to let you know the difference you and this church are making in peoples lives.
A couple of weeks ago I met my friend for breakfast and we talked about many things but one of the things we talked about was Elevation. She started talking about her sister and that she had pretty much given up on church and her life was spinning out of control. She said her sister felt like she was judged and that she didn’t belong when she did try to go to church. We talked about Elevation and what a life changing place this was for people just like her sister. Well, she called me Saturday and said that her sister had tried to end her life on Thursday and was just released from the hospital. She said that she knew that her sister needed to be at Elevation for the Sunday service and that she was trying to talk her sister into coming and then working out all of the details to get her here. Her sister did agree and she came Sunday.

Well, I don’t have to tell you how important the volunteer teams are here but I will brag on them. They could not tell how desperate this girl was by looking at her but they treated her like they treat every person coming to Elevation. They were EXCITED that she was there and kept telling her over and over “we’re glad you are here!”. They directed her to a really great parking place and made her feel welcome, not at all like she didn’t belong. During the service I could tell that she was moved and in the end she raised her hand and she gave her life to Christ. On Monday, she came up to me and could not believe what happened and was thrilled and looked as if she were walking on air. What a great thing to see hurting people find peace through Jesus.
This is the story of just one person but I think this plays out over and over and over again at Elevation. I am so appreciative of the sacrifice that you and many others have made in starting this church. I know it is hard work but it is so worth the effort. I pray that the images of people like this that have come and met Jesus for the first time will play over and over in your mind when you are tired and worn out from all the work and time involved. Thank you.