Newest "Family" Member

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We have another "Grand Puppy!" This one belongs to Sid and Heather. He is a 3 month old beagle, whose name is Buster. For those who have known us awhile, you may remember this is not the first "Buster" we have had in our family. When the kids were little, we had a dalmatian whose name was Buster. Boy was he ever a Buster! We have lots of Buster stories. Heather told me she may call this Buster, "Jr." in honor of the first Buster. Well, he IS a cutie! Love the pumpkin shot!

Lessons from the Pumpkin Seed

Pastor Don's illustrated his message Sunday, October, 12 by cutting open a pumpkin and removing the seeds. His demonstration showed us the principle of giving. Near the end of the message, Andy Adams came to the platform to share what he has learned about giving. His parents taught him by example when he was a child. They gave to his home church's building fund (about 25 years ago.) Little did they know at the time that they were investing in shaping the life of a young woman, who is today running for VP of the United States. You see, Andy grew up in Wasilla, Alaska. That church building program provided a place for Sarah Palin to learn about the ways of God. Only eternity will tell whose lives we are shaping in the children's programs at Lawton First Assembly.

The Dream Vision to Reality Rally/Dinner

We celebrated The Dream of our new children's wing Sunday evening, October 12, 2008 in the Youth Center. The church was challenged by Lawton's Goodyear Tire Plant manager, Billy Taylor. He is pictured here with his lovely family: daughter, Alexis; wife, Rachel; and son, Alex. The 3 year Capital Campaign Challenge has begun!

Linda's Mom's "Lost" Recipe Found!

Years ago, Linda's mom worked at Putnam City High School's Cafeteria. She made the most luscious cinnamon rolls. After Syble's death, the family thought the recipe was gone. But thanks to the internet, we found the recipe. Heather made them first. But she is too far away for us to enjoy them, so Linda made some yesterday. YUM! Can't you almost smell them and taste them yourself???

Converge Joint Rehearsal

Tuesday evening all of the Worship Teams and Bands joined together for a combined rehearsal. The teams rehearsed some new music that the congregation will be learning soon. Last picture shows Pastor Greg Erway, our gifted worship leader at First Assembly.

Converge 1st Anniversary

Lawton First Worship & Arts Department developed a team approach for all Worship Teams one year ago called "Converge." Each Tuesday evening LifeVoice, Fusion, The Mix, and Kid's Church worship teams gather for devotion time, then break into separate rehearsal sessions. Tuesday evening marked the 1st anniversary of Converge. To celebrate, new team members joined us for a joint rehearsal and then a delicious Mexican dinner. Thanks to all of the music teams who work so diligently to prepare their hearts so they can lead the congregation each week into the presence of the Lord through Praise and Worship.

Having a "Ball!"

We are at the Houston Astro's Minute Maid Park tonight. Linda's brother, his son, youngest daughter and her husband joined us for the fun. You can see that we have terrific seats right over home plate, thanks to our friend, Gene Pemberton, chaplain of the Astros. We are having a great time. We will be back in time for church on Sunday. See you all there!