The Dream - The Vision Becomes Reality

Pastor Barnes ready for the countdown for the Ground Breaking

Some of the crowd gathering for the event

Pastor Don and Linda Barnes with Pastor Gary and Debbie Pratt
Notice Debbie's "bling" shovel! It was painted pink with rhinestones!

Pastors and Deacons turn the first dirt.

Ground Breaking Huge Success

Today was the big day. We broke ground for the new building at Lawton First Assembly. The Dream is now becoming Reality!

Pastor Prepares for Sunday's Ground Breaking Celebration

Here's what went on "behind the scenes" in preparation for Sunday's ground breaking celebration. This afternoon the backhoe arrived! Pastor got his lesson. Most important rule...Pastor fasten your seat belt!!!...Everyone else stand back!!!

Bring your shovel...Hard hats given to all children present...Don't miss the action Sunday!!!

First Worship Service 9:30 - 10:30
Ground Breaking 10:45 - 11:00
Second Worship Service 11:15-12:15

Daylight Savings Time Ends: Remember to set your clocks back one hour before bedtime Saturday

Family Fest October 2009

Pastor Greg Ruple, Elementary Children's Pastor and Pastor Lacey Jaeger, Early Childhood Pastor, did an awesome job tonight presenting the Gospel of Christ to over 800 people! The kids had a great time and so did the adults!

Getting Ready for LFA's Fall Family Fest

Linda used her mom's "made from scratch"German Chocolate Cake recipe for the Early Childhood Department's Family Fest Cake Walk to be held Sunday, October 25th. The Cake Walk is one of many fun activities planned. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. There will be a special presentation in the sanctuary at 6:00 p.m. with big give-aways. All children must register in order for their name to be drawn. After Pastor Greg's presentation, the Elementary children will be dismissed to go to the Youth Center while the Early Childhood children go to the Fellowship Hall.

Here is the final "packaged" cake. It is in a "pumpkin bowl" that the winner will get to keep for their own fall dishes. There is also a surprise in the bowl under the cake that a child will enjoy finding. Come join us for the Cake Walk to find out what it is! Please note that no "scary" costumes are allowed.

Visit to Jahn's Pumpkin Hill Cyril, OK

LeeAnn Damron and I (Linda) took Brynn, Neely and Luke to the pumpkin patch and farm. It was great fun! It was a really windy day, but it didn't keep us from having a great time!

Making Pie Crust in a Pan

At Friday night's G-Cuisine, Linda demonstrated how to make pie crust formed in the pan

First, combine all of the ingredients in the pie pan. Then mix together to form a ball

Form the crust right in the pan, then flute the edges. No rolling necessary!



Prick the crust to prevent it from puffing up while baking the crust. Voila! Bake and enjoy a flaky crust every time without much effort!