We are open!!!
Friday, October 5, 2007
It is official....the Overflow Office & Lounge is open! This past Wednesday I opened the doors for the first time and in just under 8 hours had close to 25 people stop in. Many were curious and had many questions about what we were up to and what the space was for. Everyone seemed to be encouraged by it and I had the opportunity to share our vision, get into discussions about the God and the community, share a cup of coffee/tea with a few people, provide directions for those that were lost within the mall, and even lend our bathroom to someone in need :)
It was a great start and showed me the potential that is there and a glimpse of why God has so clearly led us into the mall and where the people are. Throughout the week I was also able to hold a few meetings with community leaders in our office/lounge and could not believe the response and how things just continue to fall into place for Overflow. We are very blessed and humbled by all that is happening.
Currently, we have the following upcoming and on-going events and would love to have your prayers, support, and know that everyone is always welcome:
- Overflow Life Group Bible Studies (Orchards Mall Community Center)
- Wednesdays @ 7pm
- Sundays @ 4pm
- Overflow Vision Dessert Parties (Benton Harbor Art Gallery)....SAVE THE DATE
- Friday, Nov 9 @ 7pm
- Saturday, Dec 8 @ 7pm
- Live music, desserts, Overflow Vision Chat, etc.
- Overflow Serving Projects
- October 31, 5:30-9:30pm at Orchards Mall
- December 23, 4-6pm at Orchards Mall (Live Music on Main Stage, Gift Wrapping in Office, Refreshments/Photos in Community Center)
- Overflow Celebration Events
- Sunday November 4 @ 4pm (details TBA)
- Wednesday December 19 @ 7pm (details TBA)
On a personal and family level we are continuing to ask God to show us what to do with our housing situation. We are trusting that God is going to provide a way for us to be in the community as a family and would ask that you pray with us in this way and ask God to clearly show us what to do. We are exploring other options at this point, because the buyer for our home is still at large....
Look for the newest Bently Newsletter to be posted and sent out this week and have a great weekend!
In Pursuit,
Brian
John 3:30
posted by Brian @ 7:46 PM,
