The December Bently 12.07.07





THE BENTLY: Issue 12.07.07

(also in sweet PDF format on the right side of this blog's home pg.)


"Overflow exists to reach the un-churched and de-churched in our world, journeying together as we learn to passionately follow Jesus and joyfully serve others."
December 2007


It has been an awesome couple of months! God is sending people with a shared vision to be a part of our launch team – we’re almost up to 30 people now. We are continuing to meet mall staff and consider Orchards Mall staff as part of our family. The Office & Lounge has truly been a gift and we never know what to expect from one day to the next. We are thoroughly enjoying the area and know that God has gone out before us.


Bible studies are going very well. We currently have the following small groups in place:


o Wednesdays @ 7 pm & Sundays @ 4 pm Bible Studies (identical studies), Orchards Mall Community Center
o Thursday Morning Men’s @ 7 am, Fireside Restaurant in Stevensville
o Friday Morning Women’s @ 8:30 am, Overflow Office & Lounge



Prayer Requests:


· That God will continue to provide us with people who share our burden and vision in the areas of: prayer, financial support, and involvement with Overflow
· God’s protection and wisdom for all families involved
· That God will continue to guide our steps and help us to develop relationships and friendships within the community
· The sale of our home in Battle Creek


Getting Involved:


· Please pray for us & consider joining our “Intercessory Prayer Team”
·
Consider hosting an informational and support raising dessert time with friends and family (scheduled at your convenience)
· We are still moving towards our goal of $30,000 in additional support. Please prayerfully consider a year end gift towards this goal.



12 Tidings of Overflow
(November-December Updates)



12 families (plus) part of Overflow’s launch team

11 weeks until our launch date of March 16, 2008 (counting from January 1)

10th of December we celebrated our Kid’s Christmas program in BH

9-person band for our December 23rd Christmas Concert at the mall

8th of December we hosted a Dessert Vision Party for the community

7th of November marked our Office & Lounge Grand Opening

6 months of Overflow activities, conversations, and realities

5 baptisms at South Shore Tennis & Racquet Club this month

4 theatres at Celebration Cinema have been contracted for March services

3 staff hired (Family Pastor, Music Director, and Administrative Assistant) so Brian is no longer a lone ranger

2 babies (families from our launch team) born this month

1 new website at www.overflowchurch.org



Merry Christmas & thank you for all of your prayers & support!


The Bennett's

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