The Bridge is currently assembling a "launch team" to help launch this new ministry to the Syracuse area. Bridge churches believe that all ministry flows out of relationships and are intently focused on the quality of ministry rather than how many or how large the church is.
“We are interested in the spiritual synergy that happens when people of like mind and heart attempt to do great things for the Kingdom of God. We believe in moving in freedom and for the Holy Spirit to have His way,” said Ranelle Bovenzi, Bridge member. This belief is part of the spiritual DNA of the founder of the Association of Bridge Churches, John Paul Jackson.
Ranelle Bovenzi and her husband Anthony, moved away from Syracuse eight years ago - motivated strictly by faith - to pursue their dreams. In doing so, they say, God opened their eyes to many things. During the summer of 2007, they were home attending a family wedding and the Lord specifically spoke to them to come home and help bring to this region the experiences and teachings they have received. After almost a year of prayer, pastoral counseling and seeking God in a deeper way, they moved home ready and open to whatever God wanted to use them to do. They became convinced that this region needed more opportunities to experience God and learn of what God is doing across our nation.
Ideally, she explained, the Bridge Syracuse will help the people of this region find their God-given purpose, restore the awe of God to the church body and its ministries and provide a corporate setting where people sense the majesty and sovereignty of our Lord in His manifest presence. This could happen in any number of ways: through dream interpretations or prophetic words, prayer for healing and deliverance; igniting and training the younger generation to do the work of the Kingdom; supporting local and foreign missions; and going outside the four walls of the church and evangelizing.
You can log onto www.thebridgeorlando.com for some more information. People can also call 506-6727 or email at anthonybovenzi@thebridgeorlando.com to find out more. The church’s pastor, Bart Malone, will be flying in from Orlando on Friday, May 1 to hold a meeting for anyone interested in being a part of this exciting ministry. The meeting will be held at the Hampton Inn, 3948 Route 31 in Clay at 7 p.m.
“Come and bring your friends to find out how you can be a much-needed piece to what
God is doing. We know that we are not the only ones in this region who have the heart to pursue God with everything!” said Bovenzi.
