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Overlook Ministries
670 N. Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953
321-514-1868
Inside this issue
OBTC ........................................... 2
The men of OBTC ....................... 2
Steppin UP ................................. 3
On the Streets ............................. 3
Fiesta Dinner ............................. 4
Thanksgiving Outreach ............... 4
Steppin Up Christmas ................. 5
OBTC Christmas Party………………..5
Partner with Overlook……………….6
Contact U s………………………………..6
Ministering to the Overlooked
Our vision is to redeem, to rescue, and to restore those the
world has overlooked.
Pastors Nick and Dorothy Mounts are the founders of Over-look Ministries. The couple was called into full-time street ministry in 1993 in Dayton, Ohio. Tragedy struck in 1996 when they lost their beloved son, who was part of their
ministry, to a drunk driver.
After a time of mourning, and in coping with their loss, they moved to FL and received a renewed passion and vision for ministering to the overlooked. Offering support to those whom society, but not God, has given up on, they provide spiritual parenting, a spiritual family, and guidance to those who have nowhere to turn. Since 1998 they have been faith-fully serving Brevard County. With the help of the Overlook Ministries Board, the support of caring community partners, and to the glory of God, their ministry mission is expanding. We are excited for God to expand our territory in 2020 as we break ground increase our current facility from a 6 bed dorm to a 20 bed dorm with many other updates to the
building and grounds.
I’M TELLING YOU
THE TRUTH:
WHENEVER YOU DID
ONE OF THESE
THINGS TO SOMEONE
OVERLOOKED OR
IGNORED,
THAT WAS ME -
YOU DID IT TO ME.
MATTHEW 25:40
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Meet Rob, he is new to OBTC.
Rob is 23 and was born in Sebas-
tian, Florida but has moved a lot
over both the East and West
Coasts. Family is important to
him, he has a 4 year old daughter,
2 sisters and a brother. We are
believing for healing and
restoration for him as he learns
how much he is loved and who he
is in Christ under the teaching and
guidance of Overlook ministries.
Esteban was previously at OBTC but did not complete his time there.
He returned in October of 2019 to finish what he started. Since return-
ing, he has shown leadership qualities. In December, we felt led to put
him in as our houseman. This is a leadership position help by one of
the men in the program to guide and lead the other men in program
under the direction of our director, Here is his testimony. “I was born in
the Bronx, NY. I would say that I had a somewhat normal childhood.
Living in NY was great to us. It was when I moved to Florida that I lost
myself to the party scene. There was lots of racing, track meeting and
house parties. I was trying to fight the fight on my own but lost every
single time, I knew that I needed help and that it would not come from a
man, hospital, rehab or detox. After many years, I realized that Jesus
kept me alive for a reason. Now with
God and Overlook ministries, I am get-
ting back to fulfilling what God has for
me. Without giving up on myself and
taking up the cross, I would never be
here, I would be out in the world, lost. I
have a Jesus calling and with the help
of our Pastors, Nick and Dorothy
Mounts and director, Dan Bushey, who
are all a big part of my new life, I am
excited to see what the Great, I AM has
in store for my life.”
“Together we can change the world, one man at a time, through the transforming power of the Word of God. Lives are at stake and the time for your involvement is now!” ~ Pastor Dorothy Mounts
Overlook Bible Training Center
Welcome Esteban as our new houseman at OBTC
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Overlook’s Bible Training Center program is a year-long, intensive Bible training
experience for men. With a focus on the practical application of The Word of God
and Christian living principles, men learn in an atmosphere of love and direction,
we call “direction with affection”. This program is designed to work when every-
thing else has failed. Our goal is to save the lives of desperate men living in crisis
by helping them to “get life right” through a living relationship with God, knowing
Jesus as Lord and Savior, in an environment of love. As a result, these men learn
the skills needed to live a life of power and purpose. It is our vision to see broken
men healed by the powerful Word of God, our heart to help men to learn to help
themselves, and our passion is to teach them how to “get life right”. Our program
purpose is to offer spiritual, physical, emotional and social support for men in crisis
due to life-controlling behaviors. Men are accepted into the program free of cost.
This allows them to break free of their unique behaviors. Our program serves men,
18 years or older, of all faiths. When all else fails, this program works. Men are set
free to serve The King!
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"I’M TELLING THE
SOLEMN TRUTH:
WHENEVER YOU
DID ONE OF
THESE THINGS
TO SOMEONE
OVERLOOKED OR
IGNORED, THAT WAS
ME—YOU DID IT TO
ME." ~ Jesus
Matthew 25:40
STEPPIN UP Monday at 6:30 pm
Avenue Worship Center 85 Richland Ave, Merritt Island, FL
This program offers men and women who are struggling with life-controlling
behaviors, an opportunity to come together for a shared meal, worship and
Bible Study. The messages are focused on practical application of the Word
of God to provide Biblical coping skills that attendees can apply to their daily
lives. The buffet style, sit down meal provides a comfortable and welcoming
environment of fellowship and grace.
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praying with men on the streets
ON THE STREETS Saturday at 2:00 pm
300 N. US HWY 1, Cocoa FL
Our on the streets ministry offers the Word of God to those living in the streets, park or wooded areas though the offering of a good hot meal in a consistent place, at a consistent time. Volunteers help prepare hot meals and our Pastors, director, or one of the men in the OBTC program give a message of hope from the Word of God.
“He who the son
sets free is free
indeed!”
~ John 8:36
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This year’s fundraiser
was held on October
19th at 7pm. Pastor
Dorothy spoke about
the staggering statistics
of opioid and drug
abuse which is now at
epidemic levels in our
country. Omar and
Yadis Ramos prepared
a delicious Latin dinner
and we were able to
raise several hundred
dollars from amazing
raffle prizes donated by
local hotels, businesses
and restaurants. We
received a generous
offering at the event
and through others by
mail which will be used
to maintain Overlook
Bible Training Center.
We are thankful for all
who partnered with us
in saving lives of men
trapped in addiction.
2019 Fiesta Dinner Fundraiser
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2019 Thanksgiving Outreach
We celebrated Thanksgiving with a
catered meal donated by ECCC
from Boston Market this year at
our annual Thanksgiving dinner
‘On The Streets.’ We had over 100
in attendance with volunteers, the
homeless and those who joined us
who had no where else to go for
dinner.
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”Overlook Ministries gives back”
Each year we collect an offering every Monday and choose a family to bless for Christmas. This year we
choose one of our own, a past graduate of OBTC and his precious family. Dick and Anita Perkins led us in
worship and Christmas Carols and our beloved Vaike who has served with us for many years was able to
join us after being in a rehab center for several months with a broken hip and femur from a fall that she
had a few months ago.
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Overlook Ministries Christmas party at Steppin Up
OBTC Christmas
Every year our Pastors have the men at OBTC
write out a Christmas wish list for items that
they would like or need. The funds to purchase
these items come from ministry yard sales and
metal &
aluminum scrap that the men do all year. It is a
huge blessing to the men in the program.
We were joined this year by some of our
teachers at OBTC and Pastor Nicks son,
Michael, and his family.
There was a feast prepared and wonderful
fellowship as we celebrated the birth of our
savior as a family.
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Become A Lifesaver
We are looking for individuals, businesses, and congregations who are inter-
ested in partnering with us in our mission to minister to the overlooked and to
expand the Bible training center, so we can save more men. 2020 is a year for
us to enlarge our territory and expand OBTC from a 6 bed dorm to a 20 bed
dorm. This will involve a major remodel and construction project.
Together, we share common goals and bind together in purpose to reach the world with the uncompromising Word of God. We fulfill His purpose and in-crease His kingdom. This relationship has supernatural power. As we enter into partnership, we enable a spiritual principle that empowers us to share in the blessings of the ministry. We will stand together in faith and prayer, for souls to be saved, men totally set free, lives radically saved, and reach a lost world with the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This relationship isn’t a one time gift or a one time experience – but an ongoing partnership that brings con-tinuous fulfillment to our lives. Ephesians 6:7-10 says, “What we make happen for others, God will make
happen for us.”
Please consider taking this opportunity to plant a financial seed to help men
kick their addictions and afflictions for good with Jesus and learn how to “get
life right.” We look forward to meeting you as you join us in our journey and
vision. We will see miracles in men’s live as we agree and trust God.
Overlook Ministries
Our Purpose- The purpose of Overlook Ministries is to deliver the transforming power of the Word of God to those people who the world often does not see, the overlooked; those who are not able to give back at this time in their life. With God’s help, Overlook Ministries strives to bring them to a place where they are equipped to live a balanced, productive life.
Overlook Ministries
670 N. Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
321-515-1868
Founding Pastors and Directors
Nick & Dorothy Mounts
OBTC Men’s Director
Dan Bushey
Overlook Administrator
Mindi Griffin
www.overlookministries.com
“We work with life and death every day. Mothers just want their sons back,
wives are missing their husbands, and children are going without daddies. The need is great. To-
gether, we can change the world, one man at a time”
~Pastor Dorothy Mounts
To find out more, visit our website at www.overlookministries.com
and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.