God is so awesome.  Thanks for sharing that April.

Amy
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From: "April Reisinger" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 5:54 PM
Subject: Church Under The Bridge


> 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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> "God is still on the throne!"
> April and Miss Flurrie
>
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