Brent's Birthday November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving is truly a day of "Giving Thanks" for the Barnes family. 25 years ago this weekend, Brent arrived on the scene. He was only 3 months ahead of schedule! He weighed in at 2 lbs. 14 oz. and was 15 inches long. Just look at him now! Dad couldn't resist the traditional birthday "spanking!" Love those expressive faces!

LFA's Angel Food Appreciation Breakast

Saturday, November 22, 2008 LFA's Angel Food Ministry, under the direction of Renee' McKnight and the Men's Ministries, under the direction of Sam Haubrick, joined forces to provide a delicious free breakfast for approximately 200 Angel Food recipients and volunteers who distribute the food each month.

By the Fire

This was the first outdoor fire we have enjoyed this season. Great weather!

Pratt's Cooked for Us Tonight

While dinner was being prepared we enjoyed the crispness of the cool fall evening. Beautiful night!

Dinner at the Pratts

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Pratt's home tonight with Pastor Gary and Debbie Pratt, Dr. Harold Ivan Smith and Pastor Mike and Yvette Teal from Cameron Baptist church. LFA single adult ministry had a great time joining forces with Cameron Baptist's single adult ministry this weekend for a great conference featuring, Dr. Harold Ivan Smith.

2nd Annual Life Voice Hootenanny

Who are these people anyway? You may never guess that these are the folks that lead Praise and Worship at LFA! They probably won't look like this on Sunday! This was the 2nd annual LifeVoice Hootenanny. Fun time! Food, fellowship, hayrides and "talent!"

G-Cuisine Cookie Exchange

Friday, November 7, 2008 G-Cuisine Girlfriends gathered for a cookie exchange. Jackie Somerlott demonstrated how to make "Candy Cane Cookies." We chose this recipe because there is a legend of why the Candy Cane was first created. The legend talks about 18th Century bans of public display of Christianity. A candy maker found a way to share his love of the Lord with the world. Check out the story online at http://www.reasonfortheseason.com/. All of the girlfriends present brought cookies and the recipes to share. It was alot of fun. G-Cuisine will be held next in January when we bring "comfort foods." Yum!