Friday, October 26, 2007

Overflow "a church for the thirsty"

I met with a local church planter today for breakfast. There is a group of people planting only a few miles from where we are living. It was great to hear about his dreams and vision for the future of the church and how Overflow would be and is now being a voice in the community. First of all, he has his office space in the local MALL!! How awesome is that? Talk about consumer Christianity at its finest (lol), I'm joking! But what a great way to meet people in the community. He has this place set up like a lounge area with some high-top tables and chairs, so you can sit down and relax while using the free wireless access and sip your free cup of coffee, or maybe take a lounge and catch the last news on the big screen TV. I mean, come on, who wouldn't want to take five from a long day of shopping.
The cool thing is that the mall staff have been nothing but supportive of this entire thing. There is what's called a community center in the mall that the church is able to use to hold there bible studies and what not. There is a huge stage in center of the hall that is at there disposal to use. God has been showing them is favor time and time again. I guess that when its a God thing you don't necessarily have to force your way into things, God will simple open doors and close doors.
They are possibly looking to have their first "official" service in May (i think)or maybe it was March, (one of those months) of next year and they are more than likely going to be meeting in the Movie Theater down the road from the mall.
These are exciting times for Overflow and I was just glad to be able to meet Brian through another personal meeting that I was having the morning before. When I had mentioned one of my passions was church planting he told me about Overflow. I'm excited for these guys and what they are focused on being and doing for the Lord. They have been having bible studies now for the past 2 months and already needing to have a baptismal service in Dec. for 8 people!!!! Now that's what its all about, right there. Check them out HERE at there blogsite for now.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nice and very expressive article. Thank you brother, for discussing the topic in this lovely way. Keep the faith.

Anonymous said...

I can see why you are excited about what God is doing through Overflow. Church plants are great!

Sojourner said...

Are you planting a church? Or did you?

Anonymous said...

Yes, I am part of a church plant! Hey Todd, it's me Andy from Crossroads. I just found your blog. Say hi to Casey and Livi for me.