2020 has been a WILD year filled with great ministry in the midst of unexpected turns and lots of changes. COVID-19, unrest in race relations, deep division and anger in political issues, the terrible local fires, and the list goes on. Jesus has been large in our church and we have weathered the storms of change together, with his help!
Elevation has a new format for our online service. We now meet on Facebook for the sermon then hopping on to Zoom for our ending portion of the service. This new section is called Zoom Cafe and the link can be found on our Facebook page each week. If you want more information please email Tiff.
As a church, we desire to help our neighbors in need as a result of the CZU lightning Fire Complex in the Santa Cruz mountains. The Bible teaches in James 2:14-18 that faith is tied to our actions when we know of people in need. Many people have lost homes, vehicles, pets, livelihood, and this fire has even taken a man’s life.
To date 921 homes have been lost, that number will go up as more areas are inspected. 85,000+ acres have burned. Elevation would like to be a helping hand to those in need. Would you pray about giving a special gift to this fund? As always, we ask that you not divert any normal offerings you give to Elevation so that we can continue to meet our monthly financial commitments.
All funds donated will go towards those in need, none towards the operation of the church. The Elders at Elevation will oversee the distribution of all funds. Any funds left at the end of June 2021, will be donated to Valley Churches United for ongoing relief efforts in the Mountains
May God bless you and yours
Elevation Elders: Chuckk Gerwig, Ken Schulze, Mike Snyder
Are you interested in going on a short term mission trip? Well we are planning our next one for March 4-18, 2020. Elevation will be taking an outreach trip to Malawi to help our friends Erlo and Rhudolph in planting a new church.
In January of 2020, Perspectives on the Worldwide Christian Movement will be coming to Santa Cruz! During the 16 weeks we will hear from leaders in the world of missions about past and present movements throughout the world. Learners will be encouraged and challenged to share their faith with those who don’t yet know the saving grace of a relationship with Jesus. If you are looking for a way to mobilize your church in the Great Commission, this is it. God has used Perspective since the 70s as a powerful force to mobilize believers whether across the street or across the world.
The cost is $270 non credit and $540 credit. We encourage churches and mission boards to consider offering partial scholarships to those who may be financially challenged as an investment in furthering the kingdom of God.
Elevation’s second Day in The Park of the year will be after service on Sunday August 11th. We will again be meeting at a picnic table at Cover Bridge park in Felton. Join us for this wonderful time of catching up with friends or getting new know someone new.
Please, bring a lunch or grab something from a near by restaurant and spend time with Elevation’s church folk.