Today on Prime Time America on the Moody Broadcasting network I heard about 
an interesting project called Church Under the Bridge.  It started in Waco, 
TX and has two or three other community churches in Texas cities.  Neat 
concept.  A congregation composed initially of homeless folk who slept under 
a bridge across from Baylor University.  Pastor Jimmy Dorrell and his wife 
founded the ministries.  I thought of Phil and his ministry with us with 
disabilities when I heard him speak this afternoon.  To whet your appetite, 
here is the first article on the web page:

churchunderthebridge.org


A Brief History of C.U.B.

In 1992, a Christian couple from Waco and a Baylor student spent some time 
getting to know several of the homeless men sleeping under the Interstate 35
bridge. Over the next few months, the men accepted the invitation to meet 
fort Bible study on Sunday mornings at the bridge. Over the weeks and 
months,
the small group grew to include more homeless folks, other lower income 
people, and local community persons who either had no church experience or 
felt
like they did not fit in other local churches. Many of the basic needs of 
the lower income and homeless were met through the shared resources 
available.
Within a couple of years, the Bible study group realized God was doing 
something more than just a Bible study. Thus, Church Under the Bridge 
acknowledged
its existence and began taking on more responsibilities as the Body of 
Christ.

In 1998, the Church realized it's need to establish its vision statement, 
core values, and basic leadership structure. The Covenant Community was 
created
fro those who sensed God's leadership and call to this particular church. 
Those interested in being a part of the decision making and servant 
leadership
were asked to complete six weeks of foundational class and become active in 
a small group of the church. In 1999, the Covenant Community selected three
among themselves to shape the vision and direction of the church, deal with 
difficult issues, and oversee basic principles. The Covenant Community 
generally
meets monthly for discussion, prayer, affirming others, and fellowship.

Church Under the Bridge attempts to avoid denomination, cultural, economic, 
or racial distinctions. We are a multi-cultural church committed to the 
Lordship
of Jesus Christ and the unity of His Spirit. We welcome folks from wide and 
diverse backgrounds to love God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit with all 
their
heart, soul, and mind, and to love their neighbors as themselves.




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