Accelerant began with a "bang" as Eddie James Ministries led the group in praise & worship on Friday.  Those who chose to ski on Friday joined in later that evening for a concert with Rush of Fools and Barlow Girl.

Bishop Ronald Carpenter greeted the group and shared his heart for the future of the IPHC - to be relevant, dynanic, and demonstrative. 

As prayer concluded, a strong spirit of Praise filled the room.  Young people began dancing in the Spirit, shouting, jumping, and speaking in other tongues. Several began to "run the aisles" as well.  We are excited to see what happens when they return to their local churches and carry this fire with them!

Accelrant Youth Conference is underway, and parents, pastors, and youth leaders are praying for teens as they travel and ski this weekend. But another team is also praying. iWIN, the IPHC's prayer network, comes to Accelerant to intercede on behalf of the youth groups who travel here. South Carolina Disciple Ministries Director Greg Amos says the prayer team makes a big difference in the spiritual atmosphere of Accelerant.

Before teens arrive, iWIN prays over every hotel (see the video below) and the Gatlinburg convention center, asking God to move in a powerful way. They also visit the ski slopes and pray for safety as the teens ski and snowboard. Before and after services, the iWIN team can be found in the prayer room located just off the main auditorium. 

In our February webcast, Dr. Doug Beacham and other World Mission Ministries leaders will answer this and other questions.  Learn how to get involved in missions, where your missions money goes, and how the IPHC is sharing the Gospel in over 100 nations around the world. Click on the video below to learn more. 

OCEANSIDE, Calif. January 26, 2010 - How can a little indie film with no major actors, no real TV advertising, and little attention from the mainstream press catch the attention of 215,000 teenagers who came out opening weekend?

How can it also have the #1 fan rating today on Fandango.com and Flixter.com?

IndieWire.com says “’Life’ Debuts Strong” and “debuted on an aggressive 441 screens and managed to break the overall top 15. The film - about ‘an all-star athlete must change his life - and sacrifice his dreams to save the lives of others’ - grossed an impressive $1,499,400.” (Final numbers in today give the weekend gross for To Save A Life at $1,513,955)

In comparison, To Save A Life was neck and neck with teen horror flick Daybreakers, however To Save A Life was on less than a third of the number of screens. A similar story occurred with Youth In Revolt, which was on 300 more screens, yet To Save A Life grossed nearly $700,000 more.

The LA Times calls the film an “absorbing redemption story” that “is a deftly acted, generally absorbing cautionary tale with wider allure than its faith-based label may imply.”

The Miami Herald reports, “It features good acting, excellent production values and even a solidly eclectic musical score that ranges from rap to alternative.”

Big Hollywood.com, on the making of the film, states, “To Save a Life is perhaps even more a miracle than the average feature film. Not only did it beat the odds, it did so with its soul still firmly attached.” In contrast to more typical teen fair, such as Youth In Revolt and Daybreakers, it begs to ask the question – are teens looking for more?

“I was thinking as I was approached about this film, why aren’t we creating films that can actually make a positive change in the life of teens, movies that don’t just entertain, but also make an impact in the lives of the viewers?” said Brian Baugh, director of To Save A Life. Exit polls from teens after having seen the film show they want be challenged. And, they feel typical Hollywood films aren’t inspiring them to make their schools a better place.

Not only do box office numbers speak loudly, but the social media sites prove this point. The movie’s official Facebook page jumped over 30,000 users in the last five days – with over 90,000 active users. This number, compared to Youth In Revolt’s 42,000 fans, and the Book of Eli’s 44,000 fans, is compelling. Now, local splinter groups are breaking off, creating To Save A Life groups for their own communities.

Teens are coming together on the Facebook site, talking about their lives, their struggles, and inspiring each other to reach out to the hurting and lonely in their communities.

To Save A Life was created by New Song Pictures and Outreach Films, and is distributed through Samuel Goldwyn Films. After opening on 441 screens this weekend, the film will continue to open in new markets in the coming weeks.

http://www.tosavealifemovie.com

ABOUT TO SAVE A LIFE
An all-star athlete and his girlfriend find their lives spinning out of control when Jake loses a childhood friend. Help comes when he reaches out to others who are hurting, and he realizes some people are just dying to be heard. The movie asks... How far would you go? How much would you risk? How hard would you fight...TO SAVE A LIFE

Emmanuel College student Lauren Peeples recently interviewed Chris Maxwell.  In addition to serving as campus pastor at Emmanuel, Maxwell is a well-known advocate for epilepsy.  Here is Lauren's story of how Chris is making an impact all over the world.

(FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga.)—He is a pastor, spokesperson, writer, editor, husband, and father. He is a man of many talents and titles. He is a man who wears many hats.

As Campus Pastor and Director of Spiritual Life at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga., Chris Maxwell speaks in churches, schools and conferences, while mentoring and ministering to a college campus community. Maxwell also serves as Editor of Epilepsy Advocate Magazine and is the author of two books. He has written more than 1,000 articles, reviews, and curriculum lessons.

An active and personable individual, Maxwell finds time to fulfill all the obligations that follow his many titles, while also actively pursuing a desire to reach out and help others. Always wearing a contagious smile, those he encounters find his enthusiasm and personality encouraging and uplifting.

Maxwell is an avid supporter of those things he believes in. For example, his inspiration to promote Emmanuel College is the student body. “Writing, speaking, and caring for people are three areas I function best in,” Maxwell says. “Since I spend time with students who are the key leaders globally for our future, I am deeply inspired to discuss their accomplishments, hopes, goals and victories through tough times.”

Click here to read the rest of the story.

Abundant Life Worship Center in Statesboro, GA is taking the Haiti earthquake personally. That's because church members Claudia and Hans Batichon are from Haiti and still have family there.

It took four days for Claudia's family to get word to her that they are safe. Instead of worrying, the Batichons decided to help.  Claudia, along with Pastor Travis Ivey and Statesboro florist Cheri Lance, came up with the idea of the Fresh Start Pack, a mesh bag filled with basic hygiene items.  So far, they have collected enough money for 100 bags. Their goal is to send 100,000 bags to earthquake victims.

To learn more about this story, watch the video below.

^{Submitted by Mike "Bandit" Carlisle of the Upper SC Conference.} 

Hard C.O.R.E. Motorcycle Ministries of South Carolina held the Frost Bite 100 on January 16. Their purpose was to bring riders from across the South Carolina Upstate together to help a family in need.

Timm's Harley Davidson in Anderson, SC provided food and refreshments for the riders. The ride ended at Sue's Wings & Things Restaurant and Bar.  The ministry itself provided American flags for every bike that rode in the event. Twenty-three riders made a 100-mile tour through the communities and towns in the surrounding areas, and the weather was truly "Frostbite" weather!

At the end of the day, the team raised $600.  The money went to "Papa Smurf," a strong Christian and longtime rider who is battling cancer.

Pastor Eric Boggs of Beech Springs Tabernacle and a team of riders delivered the money to Papa Smurf at the Greenville Memorial Hospital. Rev. Boggs said the family "was blown away by the money that was collected and the clubs that took the money to him were ministered to by PaPa Smurf as he lay in that hospital bed, and talked to them."

Writers from two motorcycle publications were also in attendance that day. One writer was so moved by what he saw that he offered to cover any and all future events regardless of their size.  The Frost Bite 100 will be featured in the March issues of Full Throttle and Thunder Press.

Mike "Bandit" Carlisle said,"Hard C.O.R.E. of South Carolina believes that sometimes in order to be first you have to be last. That day we laid everything aside for someone else and let the day be about involving others and recognizing them. Giving sacrificailly is often giving to those you don't know, and recieving a blessing from God for your effort. I truly believe that everyone in attendance experienced a blessing that day."

Mission Accomplished.

^{Bishop Carpenter has requested that the Global Ministry Center take a few moments for personal. private prayer for Haiti today. We invite you to join us as we intercede for this nation. iWIN Director Rev. Terry Fowler was impressed by the Spirit of God to write the following prayer.}

Pray for the Lord to:

• Arise and Shine For the IPHC to rise to the challenge and accomplish our assignment in this disaster. 1 John 2:20
• For IPHC leadership to have the wisdom of the sons of Issachar to know what to do, how and when to do it in this situation. We lift up Bishop Carpenter, Bishop Beacham, the World Missions Staff, Matt Bennett - People to People Director, Bishop Thompson, Bishop Gardner and the Council of Bishops, Dan Clowers, OMC for the region, Darrel Clowers, and other missionaries in Lam/Car, National pastors, church leaders and church members to have an open ear to the Spirit of God. We also pray for other denominations and organizations affected by this tragedy and ministering to this region. 1 Chronicles 12:32
• For the Spirit of Life to be manifested in this tragedy. Job 33:4
• For every bit of pollution in Haiti be nullified by the blood of Jesus.
• Every strongman attached to the citizens of Haiti, be paralyzed and die in the name of Jesus. Hebrews 13:12
• Every ancestral curse working against the people’s destiny, die, in the name of Jesus.
• O God, arise and begin to disgrace all the Goliaths in this disaster, in the name of Jesus. Psalm 68:1

Anointing With Fresh Oil

• We ask You, Father, in the name of Jesus to release fresh oil to accomplish the impossible. We reject the spirit of impossibility, and claim open doors, in the name of Jesus. Psalm 92:10
• Lord, open up understanding and help the people of Haiti to discover the deep and secret things of the Lord. Job 32:8
• We receive power to operate with sharp spiritual eyes that cannot be deceived in the name of Jesus. Isaiah 61:1
• Bind every demon that pollutes spiritual vision and dreams in the name of Jesus. Matthew 4:24
• Lord, reveal to the spiritual leaders every secret behind any problem. Job 12:22 6. Lord, bring to the light every thing planned in darkness.
• Lord, ignite and revive. Psalm 69:32

Release of Compassion and Generosity

• Touch every believer around the world to come to the aid of this poverty stricken country.
• Ignite the spirit of compassion Psalm 111:4
• Ignite the spirit of generosity in the heart of every believer. May every believer stand against the powers of darkness that has kept this country in poverty. Luke 10:19
• May every spirit of limitation against breakthroughs, die, in the name of Jesus.

Power for a New Beginning

• Lord, plant good things in Haiti and in the lives of its citizens.
• Uproot every evil thing. Isaiah 43:19
• Cancel every unconscious negative agreement, in Jesus’ name.
• Let every spiritual weakness be terminated now, in the name of Jesus.
• Let every financial failure receive termination now, in the name of Jesus. Nehemiah 2:20a
• Let every sickness be healed, in the name of Jesus. Mark 3:10
• Let every architectural problem be terminated now, in the name of Jesus.
• Paralyze all spiritual wolves working against rescue efforts to save lives, in the name of Jesus.
• Let imprisoned and buried potentials begin to come forth now, in the name of Jesus.
• From today, may this country receive the power for a new beginning in the name of Jesus. Ezekiel 36:11

From Regional Ministries Coordinator Darrell Clowers:  

We have heard from our contacts that there is a mental shift from shock to desperateness among the quake victims. This is what complicates relief assistance. Regional Ministry Coordinator Darrel Clowers, Over Seas Ministry Coordinator, Dan Clowers and Matt Bennett Director of People to People will be making a trip in Saturday.

This is what we know about the situation:

1. There isn’t a quick fix for Haiti. But, God can rebuild Haiti and we want to be a part of it. A long-term commitment needs to be made to Haiti with missionary support and short-term teams. As you can imagine the need is great and much of our time will be spent in Haiti. We are asking for ministry funds.
   Please send finances to:
   World Missions Ministries
   PO Box 12609 Oklahoma City, OK 73157
   our support account # 66041 or our ministry account # 66044
2. It appears that the infra-structure of Haiti has been decimated.
3. The only hope is Jesus Christ.
4. Medical needs are beyond description.

Specific Prayer Requests:

• Preservation of life
• Expansion of the Gospel
• Open doors of effective ministry
• Financial needs 5. Medical needs
• A portable Field Hospital
• Portable water systems “Aqua paks” by Solar solutions
• Protection of ministry teams
• Revelation of God’s order for the restoration of Haiti
• Continued strengthening and grace for the situations that the missionaries will face.
• Full time missionaries for Haiti

Thank you for standing with us.

Sincerely,

Darrell & Bonnie Clowers
Regional Ministries Coordinator to the Caribbean
iWIN Director for the LAMCAR Region

Joint Statement on Haiti Earthquake from
Presiding Bishop Ronald W. Carpenter and WMM Director Bishop Doug Beacham

We were deeply saddened by the news that an earthquake struck Haiti yesterday. There are many places in the world where people suffer, but Haitians are truly among the world’s most vulnerable people. The majority of Haitians were destitute, with 80% of the population living below the poverty line. The government has long been dependent on international aid. They simply cannot cope with a disaster of this magnitude.

The IPHC currently has 37 churches in Haiti. People to People Ministries provides support to over 3,000 Haitian children, making it the ministry’s largest work. We have a responsibility to help our neighbors in this time of need.

People to People Ministries will send funds to our churches for immediate relief efforts. People to People Director Matt Bennett, along with Dan Clowers, Overseas Ministry Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean and Darrell Clowers, Regional Ministry Coordinator for the Caribbean, will travel to Haiti Friday, January 15. They will assess the situation, provide immediate relief, and plan our long-term recovery strategy. Additional relief trips for spring and summer 2010 are already in the planning stages.

The IPHC is committed to assisting Haiti as it begins the recovery process. We will keep you updated on the impact the earthquake has had on our churches and people.

For now, please pray for Haiti.

• Pray for the pastors and leadership of our churches as they seek ways to minister to the overwhelming needs.
• Pray for the children sponsored through People to People. Pray for their safety, physical health, and emotional well-being as they cope with this traumatic situation.
• Pray for Matt Bennett and our assessment team as they travel to Haiti. Pray for their safety and wisdom as they join the recovery effort.

At the beginning of 2005, our churches across the U.S. responded with great generosity when a tsunami shook Indonesia and other Asian nations. We believe this same spirit of generosity will be seen as we respond to the disaster in Haiti. In a country where people cannot even afford to bury their dead, we have the opportunity to bring life. With your help, we are confident that the IPHC will do its part to further Christ’s kingdom in Haiti.

Click here to give to the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti was struck by a 7.0 earthquake Tuesday afternoon. Most of the city has been destroyed and hundreds of thousands may have died in the quake. Many more could die in the coming weeks due to food and water shortage, disease, and lack of medial attention.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. People to People has its largest work in this country, ministering to over 3000 children. The IPHC also has 37 churches in Haiti who need our assistance as they seek to minister to their nation.

We are sending a team to Haiti this week to asses the situation and help with relief efforts. Other relief trips are already planned for March and June of 2010. The road to recovery will be long and difficult.

We can't do it alone! The Haiti Disaster Relief fund will provide immediate and long-term assistance to the nation as it begins the recovery process. Will you help us by giving online today or collecting an offering at your church? Your gift will help us bring hope to Haiti.

You can donate online or send your contribution to:

People to People Ministries

P.O. Box 12609

Oklahoma City, OK 73157

Earmarked: Haiti Disaster Relief #15

If you have questions or want more information, contact People to People Ministries at
ptpinfo@iphc.org or 1-888-474-2966 x. 3212