I'm proud...

Of you, that is...to the students who were baptized this past Thursday! I am stoked about the decisions you have made as you walk further in life change through Christ!

Overflo say congrats to...
Jordon Troino
Taylor Troino
Emily Eitzen
Eric Eitzen
Nick Barillas
Lisandra Castro
Alex Tymchak
Anthony James
Kristen Jones
Lyndsea Willis
Chris Zapata
Sarah Knob
Stuart Knob

Now get plugged into the new 727 small groups starting on September 13!

Stoked about seeing life change,
Pastor Barry

It's the Weekend!

Friday now and school's out! Aren't you thrilled? Well, it has been a busy week around Overflo as everyone got ready for the Spaghetti Dinner last night. Now it is over and we can rest. Even with a tornado warning or watch (whatever it was) in Palm Coast, we still had a great crowd. We feed 125 people plus some of the 30 students who got the leftovers! Thanks to all those who attended our event. We hope you enjoyed it. Thanks to all the Overflo students for doing such a great job! And a huge shout out of thanks to the ladies in the kitchen. Ms. Toni, Ms. Michele, Ms. Soraya, Ms. Laura, Ms. Tammy, Ms. Renee, Ms. Terri, and Ms. Tracey- thanks for cooking. To Ms. Diane, Ms. Stacy, Ms. Katie, Ms. Staci, Mr. Dave, and Mr. Patrick, you did a great job making everything happen! Did I forget anyone? If I did, Christ didn't!

Well, I trust you had a great day. Have an awesome weekend. Don't forget, no 727 this weekend or next!

See you at a weekend service,
Pastor Barry

Thanks for the special birthday gifts from the vols and students last night! We'll use the gift card very soon and I'll finish that book in a week, okay, this year!

From A to Z

Got lots to catch up on...

Back to School Again
Well, you are finally back in action after a break. Like you needed one after just 2 days in school! Hope it goes well!

Overflo Student Night at Parkview Celebrate
This Thursday, August 28, Overflo will be joining with all of Parkview at a special Parkview Celebrate service that includes baptism. I am excited about the 12 students that are getting baptized. If you have signed up for baptism, see you at 6:45pm in my office.

Also...the Overflo Spaghetti Dinner
If you are interested in going to Winter Extreme in Gatlinburg, you need to be part of the spaghetti dinner that we will be hosting this Thursday from 5:45pm - 6:45pm. I need everyone to be here in black bottoms and white tops at 4:30pm! Be ready to work as we raise money to offset the cost of the charter bus to Winter Extreme. If your family wants to attend, call the church office at 445-5440 to purchase tickets ($6 per person, $20 max for immediate family). Students that help will be free.

Want More Info on Winter Extreme?
Click here

No 727
There will be no 727 Small Groups this Saturday, August 30 or next Saturday, September 6! Be watching for more info as well as sign up opportunities on Thursday, September 4 at Overflo Student Night.

New Series, "Power of a Changed Life" premieres
Due to Tropical Storm Fay, Overflo's new series will now premiere next Thursday, September 4! You won't want to miss out on it. Matter of fact, come to Parkview Celebrate this Thursday and get some special Overflo invite cards to give your friends.

An Andy Update
Brother Andy is resting comfortably in the hospital after having triple bypass surgery last Thursday. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery. If you visit him at Florida Hospital Ormond, please make it brief (5 minutes max.) so he can get his rest!

Well, hopefully, I will see you at the spaghetti dinner, Parkview Celebrate, or at a weekend service! Enjoy your Tuesday off!

Stoked about Everything,
Pastor Barry

Andy Is Blowing Kisses

The latest news is that Brother Andy is doing very well after having triple bypass surgery yesterday. They were going to wait but then decided to do it. He came out of surgery at 7:30pm last night. Laura and I along with my dad went into the ICU right after he came out of surgery and you should have seen it. He recognized us all even mouthing a kiss toward Laura while wearing an oxygen mask. That thrilled us to see how good he was doing.

The doctor was thrilled how surgery went! He will now be resting for a few days. Thanks for all your prayers. We'll keep you informed in the days to come.

Enjoy another day off school,
Pastor Barry

No Overflo Tonight / Another Andy Update

OVERFLO CANCELLED
Due to the crappy weather from Fay, we are cancelling Overflo Student Night tonight! So don't show up tonight! Call your friends and let them know! I'm bummed about it because I was looking forward to the new series beginning! Oh well, we will get that started on Sept. 4 because next week is Parkview Celebrate night on Thursday. (Over 10 Overflo students getting baptized)

ANDY UPDATE
Now even more important...the doctors have changed their minds on waiting to do Brother Andy's heart surgery in a few weeks. The doctors have now said they don't want to wait. So they came and got him right away and wheeled him into the O.R. at 11:45am. PLEASE PRAYER FOR ANDY RIGHT NOW AS HE IS IN OPEN HEART SURGERY! I'm heading to the hospital shortly to be there when he gets out of surgery. I will update then.

SCROLL DOWN TO THE BROADTEXTER BLOG AND ENTER YOUR CELL NUMBER TO GET OVERFLO TEXT MESSAGES which I send out with updates including Andy updates.

That's all for now,
Pastor B

An Andy Update

Through emails, text messaging and cell phones many in Overflo and our church family were asked to pray for one of our most faithful Overflo volunteers, Andy Jelsik. Some time Monday night, Brother Andy had a heart attack at home. Tuesday afternoon, yesterday, Brother Andy went in for a heart cath. During the procedure the cardiologist was having difficulty navigating the tube and wire throught the artery. Somewhere in his stomach area the wire punctured throught the wall of the artery and Brother Andy began to bleed internally. At one point they had to put the paddles on Brother Andy. It was a very scarry and precarious time. My dad and I were the only ones at the hospital and when the doctor came out he was VERY concerned for Brother Andy and they were not certain he would make it. They got a skin stint around the puncture but while it slowed down the bleeding, it did not stop it. As quickly as they could stabilize Brother Andy and get him up to the o.r., they operated to stop the bleeding. The operation was successful, but he was still and is still not totally out of the woods. I spoke with the surgeon last night and he did feel confident and said the surgery went well.

I just came from the hosptital (Wednesday) after a morning visit with Brother Andy. I was able to speak with Brother Andy and he was able to communicate by nodding his head and squeezing with his hand. He is still heavily sedated at this point. Please keep praying. They do know that Brother Andy has a right coronary artery that is 95% blocked and that is what caused the heart attack in the first place. They will look to address in the next few days according to his recovery from yesterday's surgery. Countless people were praying and God has heard the prayers of His people! As a side note, the doctors have asked for no visitors at this time so Brother Andy can rest. Just keep praying for him.

Now come and be a part of Overflo Student Night, tomorrow, August 21 at 6:45pm RAIN or SHINE! We will have a special time of prayer for Brother Andy!

Well, I will keep you updated on Brother Andy as soon as I hear something.

Stoked that Brother Andy is our friend,
Pastor Barry

A New Student Coming to Overflo

Well, if you haven't heard yet...there will be a really cool student coming to Overflo on March 23, 2008. Yep, Laura and I are gonna be parents! Now to say that we are excited is an understatement! We've known for about a month or so but wanted to get confirmation from the doctor. And we got that on Thursday from our new friend, Dr. White.

Here's what is funny. When we were at Youth Alive, we knew and played it off well. No one even noticed that Laura and I didn't ride one thing except the slow train around Six Flags. All we did was walk around because we knew she wasn't supposed to ride anything being pregnant. I think all we did was eat. Hence, that's what happens now in our house. She needs to eat really good because she is now feeding two! I'm sure what my excuse is for eating too!

Let me apologize in advance...you are gonna hear us talking about this for a long time! Think will ever have a problem getting a baby sitter? Think I may know a few students!

Stoked outta my mind about our child,
Pastor Barry

Grovin', Tubin', Messagin', Baptism & Mike

So here’s the latest from Overflo…

This Thursday Night is Gonna B Grovin’
Come be a part of the Overflo Student Night this Thursday, August 14 as we conclude our “All Out War” series. In addition, we will be unvailing “Winter Xtreme 2009” details as well as introducing the next series for Overflo. Maybe we’ll have a few other surprises too. Never know what may transpire at Overlfo! But, I’ll see you there!

U Gone Tubing?
This Friday, August 15, Overflo will be heading down the Ichetucknee River for our annual tubing trip. Join with Overflo as we enjoy the final Friday before school starts! Cost is only $16.00 and includes tube rental, park admission, and transportation. You’ll need to bring $$$ for food as we will stop for lunch on the way over as well as dinner on the way back. You must be signed up and paid up by Thursday night! Wanna sign up now? Click here!

Text Messaging, Overflo, & U
You gotta check out the new thing for everyone at Overflo! If you have text messaging capability on your cell phone, take a moment and fill out the information box either at www.theoverflo.com or on the blog at www.theoverflo.blogspot.com! You will then have the latest and greatest way to receive up-to-date Overflo information at your finger tips! Sign up today!

Baptism?
This Thursday night, you will have the opportunity to sign up for baptism that will be taking place at Parkview Celebrate on Thursday, August 28. If you have trusted Christ and never been baptized, see Pastor Barry on Thursday.

So Long Mike!
Overflo Band is sad today because our drummer, Mike Brazell is heading off to Chattanooga, Tennessee to begin his first semester at Tennessee Temple University. We are excited for the opportunity he has been given as he will be playing drums for the traveling campus band but not excited that we are losing him at Overflo! Be in prayer for Mike!

Well, depadep depade depade…datz all folks,

Stoked about Tubing,
Pastor Barry

Updated All Out War Blog

Since we are back in the final two weeks of our "All Out War" series, the daily journal at http://www.alloutwarinoverflo.blogspot.com/ is back up and running! Take a moment and journal with your friends!



C U there,
Pastor Barry

Text Messaging, Overflo, and You

You gotta check out the new thing for everyone at Overflo! If you have text messaging capability on your cell phone, take a moment and fill out the information below! You will then have the latest and greatest way to receive up-to-date Overflo information at your finger tips!



Stoked about this,
Pastor Barry

Gone Green

You Hear the Recap?
This past Thursday’s Student Night was awesome! Overflo invited all students and their parents to take part in the Youth Alive Recap Night. We had over 80 in attendance. The band did great. The games were outstanding especially the 5 dads who did a little dance! But the best part of the night was hearing from 12 students and 1 adult who attended Youth Alive. Each one shared what God did in their life that week.

Congrats to the $100 Winner…
At this past Thursday’s big night, Overflo gave away a $100 voucher to Jessica Gibson for Winter Extreme 2008. All you had to do was just show up this past Thursday and your name was entered into the drawing! It was that easy.

What A Game!
This past Friday, August 1, Overflo was part of the Family Faith Night at the Jacksonville Suns baseball game and post concert with Mark Schultz as well as fireworks. There were 22 of us that went and had a great time. It was on of the best baseball games I ever saw live. The game concluded with back to back home runs in the bottom of the 9th to give the Suns the victory. Then it was fireworks and a concert by Mark Schultz. He was awesome especially only being about 200 feet from the stage.

Tubing Down the Ichetucknee
On Friday, August 15, Overflo will be heading down the Ichetucknee River for our annual tubing trip. Join with Overflo as we enjoy the final Friday before school starts! Cost is only $16.00 and includes tube rental, park admission, and transportation. You’ll need to bring $$$ for food as we will stop for lunch on the way over as well as dinner on the way back. Sign up at the welcome center on Thursday or at a weekend service! Money is due by Thursday, August 14.

Gone Green
Well, Overflo has gone green…literally. You've seen the blog, now look at theweb.

Stoked about dumping someone on the tubing trip,
Pastor Barry

The Highlights of Youth Alive 2008

Here's a recap of Youth Alive 2008! Enjoy it...

We will be announcing all the details of Winter Extreme in just a few weeks!