“from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.” Ephesians 4:16 NKJV
January
In January, in addition to our regularly scheduled Sunday services, Tuesday mid-day prayer sessions, and Thursday Night Bible Studies, we organized and hosted the “One Night with the King” Prophetic Encounter January 15-16.
This conference was a powerful time of prophetic ministry, worship, as well as receiving the word of the year, and understanding God’s timing and timeline. We also had a powerful time of prophetic prayer for our community, for the Nations, and sealing promises with prayer. Many lives were touched and people were delivered. We thank God for starting the year off with this intentional time of seeking His face and voice.
We were also able to complete a prayer walk over our community at the end of the month, as well as anointed and prayed over the land that will be the future site for the New Life Prophetic Ministries Kingdom Embassy, where the vision is to be a resource to restore the community and its members to a place of dignity and wholeness.
February
In February, in addition to our weekly services, we focused on community outreach and health presentations through collaborative efforts with the Adopt-a-Highway organization and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. During our first Adopt-a-Highway event, NLPM members of all ages helped clean up the streets surrounding our local community. Several bags of trash, tires, and debris were cleared from around the surrounding streets to beautify the community. Afterwards members enjoyed a time of fellowship with lunch refreshments provided by NLPM.
Later in the month, in partnership with SC DHEC, and organized by Ebony Burgess, we were able to deliver two health presentations, as well as place health resources within the church building. One presentation focused on the general resources that SC DHEC offers and how the organization can be a support for the health needs of the congregation. The second presentation focused on managing and lowering high blood pressure and weight management. NLPM received two wrist blood pressure cuffs, as well as a scale for members to use privately at their discretion.
March
In March, NLPM served as the host site for the wedding and reception of Minister Stella Moss, as she wed to Mr. Michael Berry. Family, friends, and church members shared in the support and celebration of this joyous occasion. Later in the month, in addition to our on-going services, we were able to celebrate with a Resurrection Sunday Service to honor the Risen King.
April
On April 6, the NLPM church family was able to participate in a second round of Adopt-a-Highway cleanup to continue staying committed to the organization’s goals. Once again, the pastors and members joined together to clean up and beautify the streets of the surrounding community.
Later in the month, Pastor Michael Aiken was invited to Harris Grove Baptist church to serve as a guest minister on April 28.
May
In May, NLPM hosted its second quarter prophetic conference, which was the Pentecost Sunday Prophetic Encounter, held on May 19th, and served as a powerful time to minister to and through the gifts of the Person, Purpose, and Power of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Michael Aiken also served as a guest speaker earlier that afternoon, on May 19th, as to honor the Pastoral Anniversary of a fellow pastor in the area.
June
In June, we were able to provide an End of the School Year Blessing and Celebration for the youth of the ministry during our First Fruits Sunday service, held the first Sunday in June. The children were able to display any certificates or awards they received during the school year, as well as receive a special prayer blessing as they headed into the summer months.
July
In July, during our First Fruits Sunday service, held the first Sunday of each month, the youth provided a Fruit of the Spirit Presentation, and spoke about the Fruits of the Spirit and ways they can display those fruits in their lives. It was welcomed with much praise and excitement by the congregation.
Later in the month, the quarterly prophetic conference was held, which was hosted as a Summer Jubilee Prophetic Experience, that included outdoor Baptisms and Fellowship, as well as a 2 Chronicles 7:14 Prophetic Ministry and Prayer Encounter. On the July 13 Baptism and Fellowship event, eight members of NLPM publicly affirmed their commitment to Christ through a time of Baptism and Fellowship, surrounded by NLPM family and friends. It was a beautiful time of celebration and consecration for the church body. The following Sunday included the Summer Jubilee Prophetic Encounter, based on 2 Chronicles 7:14, and included a time of prophetic ministry and prayer, with the intention to focus on the truth of God’s Word and promises.
August
In August, during the First Fruits Sunday service, held the first of the month, the youth of the ministry were prayed over during the Back to School Blessing Service, with a time to pray a hedge of protection and wisdom over the children, as many prepared to head back to school. Also on August 4th, a second round of baptisms were held, where six additional members of NLPM chose to publicly affirm their faith in Christ during our outdoor baptism service. It was a beautiful expression of faith and commitment.
Later in the month, our Pastors had the privilege of attending the Southwest Believers Convention in Dallas, Texas, as an opportunity to receive pastoral ministry and a refreshing to continue doing the work of the ministry they have been called to do. They attended that conference from July 28-Aug 3, and were back just in time for the Baptism service and First Fruits Sunday service.
September
On September 15th, NLPM, alongside fellow ministers, family, and friends, were able to honor and celebrate Pastors Michael and Anne Aiken’s 16th Pastoral Anniversary. It was a beautiful time of fellowship, honoring our pastors, and being empowered by a poweful commission to continue the work of the ministry.
October
During the month of October, NLPM operated on a modified schedule until the end of the month related to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The pastors, along with several church members, were without power, water, or electricity for several days, some weeks, as a result of the storm that impacted so many. Thankfully, the church family was able to come together to check on each other, provide food and support, as well as use the church building for basic needs, such as drinking water, running water for washing up, the kitchen for storing any food or cooking, as well as a space for electricity needs. Thankfully, no direct damage occurred to the church building, and impacted Power Lines were quickly restored, allowing the church to be a haven for the pastors and members who were without basic resources for an extended period of time.
The NLPM family was able to return to a regularly scheduled format around October 22nd, with a return to weekly services, as well as the re-scheduling of the quarterly prophetic conference and special events. NLPM was able to end of the month with several special events, including a congregation-wide movie showing of The Forge, in collaboration with Faith Content Network, and a time of fellowship with dinner and snacks, on October 25th.
The following Sunday, NLPM was able to honor our pastors on Pastor Appreciation Sunday, especially as a time to recognize all of their efforts and dedications to the church body during the post-storm recovery. The month wrapped up with a Prophetic Dreams and Visions Luncheon, held on October 29, following the mid-day Tuesday prayer.
November
On Sunday, November 3rd, during our First Fruits Service, the youth received the Back-to-School Bible gifts they were set to receive back in August, but related to a back order, did not arrive until later October. During this gift giving time, the youth also provided a Thanksgiving presentation to honor the season, and thank God for how He has kept us all year long.
Later that afternoon, members and invited guests attended the “Thy Kingdom Come” Prophetic Conference for another time of powerful teaching and prophetic ministry. Many were delivered and experienced beautiful encounters with the King of Kings.
December
During the month of December, NLPM celebrated with hosting several Christmas and year-end events, including the Annual Christmas Community Drive-thru Event on December 14th, where treat bags were handed out, a delicious meal was prepared for those who stopped by, including those without homes, and those who needed prayer. Many struggling with grief, addictions, and hurt where given hope and the love of Christ.
Also, in partnership with Ebony Burgess of SC DHEC, health resources were also provided for those who needed it, as they visited by car or foot. The pastors and members spent time praying over the community, providing a year-end address, and providing joyful Christmas music while members volunteered their time and energy to keep the event running smoothly.
On the following Sunday, NLPM celebrated and honored our founder, Apostle Willie Cleveland, and in memory of Prophetess Nita Cleveland, and their family during the Founders Appreciation Service. Special guests provided worship music, and a time of fellowship was had to honor this occasion held on Sunday, December 15th.
NLPM continued the Christmas season celebration with a Christmas on Academy Sunday Service, held December 22nd, where we joyously sang Christmas hymns, received a beautiful Christmas message, and fellowshipped after service with Christmas treats and warm drinks. We ended the year with a year-end service to speak into God’s promises for the New Year.
Thank you for all that have prayed for, supported, and partnered with us throughout 2024. We thank God for you and pray His richest blessings over you!!
This year, we were able to reach the nations through our media ministry, where people connected with the ministry on YouTube, Facebook, Free Conference, and our website. We also thank God for the ways we are expanding within our local community and beyond. We look forward to more of what God desires to do through this ministry and in His Body.
If you would like to stay connected to this ministry, please go to our website to learn more of the events coming for the year. Please also stay connected to our services that are streamed on Facebook and YouTube. You can also tune into our weekly Sunday morning radio broadcasts held on Sunday mornings at 9am on WLBG 860.
If you would like to support the on-going work that God is doing through this ministry, consider giving at: www.nlpmsc.org/giving. In 2025, we are specifically believing God for partnerships with us in prayer and financially, as we focus on remodeling the church interior, including the ceiling and plumbing system, as well as take steps to developing the New Life Prophetic Kingdom Embassy to be a further resource for the community. We thank God for all the ways you have supported us so far, and we pray His richest blessings and mercy on you in this year!
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