Breaking Barriers
The Meaning of Momentum • Webster dictionary defines MOMENTUM as; the strength or force that something has when it is moving; • The strength or force that allows something to continue or grow stronger or faster as time passes. • Mass times Velocity equals Momentum. • Momentum plus Purpose creates Impact
Momentum plus Purpose creates Impact • Your faith is a force when its moving towards the Vision that God has given you, turning a dream from fantasy into reality. • For Carmel the Vision is Equipping people that we aim our Faith at to make an Impact on our Community. • He sent (M) them to preach (P) the Kingdom of God and to heal (I) the sick. Luke 9:2 (NKJV)
Momentum with God equals Victory • With You as my strength I can crush an enemy horde, advancing through every stronghold that stands in front of me. What a God you are! Your path for me has been perfect! All your promises have proven true. What a secure shelter for all those who turn to hide themselves in you! You are the wrap-around God giving grace to me. Psalms 18:29-30 (Passion)
We Must contend for Momentum • Three ways momentum can be compromised. • By Loosing our Focus. Samson lost focus through uncontrolled passion which cost him his eyes. • By Doubting our Faith. Goliath intimidated the Israelites faith and caused them to walk in fear. • By Breaking our Fellowship. Running after false fire. When we make worship and church about us and not Him.
The Importance of Vision • When there is no clear prophetic vision, people quickly wander astray. But when you follow the revelation of the word, heaven’s bliss fills your soul. Proverbs 29:18 (Passion)
• If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble over themselves; But when they attend to what He reveals, they are most blessed. Proverbs 29:18 (Message)
Vision is the Blueprint for Prosperity • It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation; It takes knowledge to furnish its rooms with fine furniture and beautiful draperies. Proverbs 24:3-4 (MSG)
• Any enterprise is built by wise planning, becomes strong through common sense, and profits wonderfully by keeping abreast of the facts. Proverbs 24:3-4 (Living Bible)
The Purpose of our Vision • 1.To effect spiritual change through evangelism, pastoral care, discipleship and missional assignments. • 2.To establish households that can practically and spiritually benefit a community through its care, projects and programs. • 3.To demonstrate the presence of God in a tangible way to all who are searching for an authentic encounter with God.
The Aims and Objectives of our Charity
• Advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in such parts of the UK and the world. • The promotion of the Christian faith through education and training of life skills, childcare and relational reconciliation • The alleviation of poverty within the community and addressing the needs.
Vision requires your Participation • Wisdom can make anyone into a mighty warrior, and revelation-knowledge increases strength. Wise strategy is necessary to wage war, and with many astute advisers you’ll see the path to victory more clearly. Proverbs 24:5-6 (Passion)
• A wise man is mightier than a strong man. Wisdom is mightier than strength. Don't go to war without wise guidance; there is safety in many counselors. Proverbs 24:5-6 (TLB)
Vision Dictates Strategy and Process
• And the Lord answered me: Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who reads it may run. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it delays, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:2-3 (MEV)
Vision has Strategy and Process
Time to Reflect • Our past does not define who we are, but what we can learn from it. • We have had 24,674 people through our doors for Conferences and Services for the past year. • And 2503 children attending Children’s Church under the care of Dawn Elmer. • We saw 1637 attending St Revolution and 96 Delegates and 19 workers on Youth Camp • Our School has 44 attending classes daily.
Time to Reflect • Our Chaplaincy Team under Pst Ken & Julia Turner visit 7 Care Homes and minister to more than 450 people on a weekly basis. There are 2 New Homes pending. • Petra and Prison Ministry saw over 150 Salvations, we visited 4 prisons 33 times this year and gave out more than 400 gifts to inmates. • We have fed and ministered to over 2162 people with our Soup Run team this year. We have been doing this for more than 20 years in Bristol.
Our Present Position • Our present situation does not have the power to control us, only if we give in to it. • The restructure of our leadership model is working well and is allowing the team to operate on a greater level of creativity and autonomy. • We are still believing for someone for the position of Equipping Overseer.
• So let us now look back to see what has happened this past year here at Carmel.
Our Momentum for 2019 • Our future is not dependent upon our ability, but on the One who is leading us into it. • The Lord, He goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Do not fear, nor be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8 (MEV) • There is still much to do and confidence has grown in both the overseers and the church family to see our community impacted with
Momentum 2019 • There are many needs in the ministry and it is difficult to prioritise which are more important. So the list presented is simply the desires that the overseers hold for this year. • 1. We would like to see our mortgage cleared. • 2. The upgrade of our facilities requires urgent attention. For example ……. • 3. Growth in our Early Years will contribute to the Schools enrolment program.
Momentum 2019 • 4. Our School promotes Christian Education which is being threatened by our secular society. Removing the Moral absolutes. • 5. Our Youth are looking to doubling in numbers. Parents this is vital for the Spiritual wellbeing of your children. Your participation is necessary. • 6. Weekend Bible College is a hidden Gem and needs to be set in public view.
Momentum 2019 • 7. Petra is going to go, with your help, door to door to invite people in our area to church. • 8. Media is looking for volunteers to help in every area of audio and visual presentation. • 9. The Hamper Project wants to explore a possible outreach in Easter as well. • 10. We are reinstating all our courses in Family Transformation, Promise of Purity and Recovery Programs.
Momentum 2019 • 11. We desire to increase our House Holds into every area of Bristol. • 12. We want to increase our mentoring especially to the Young Lions. • 13. Volunteer our time to be taught, mentored and equipped to serve faithfully in our church and community. • 14. Become missional minded and explore the opportunities that God makes available.
How to get involved
Momentum 2019 • Faith is a Journey and Eternity is the destination, together we can see His Kingdom come and His will be done. • So………... Lets Enjoy the Journey
Breaking Barriers