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Greetings in thewonderful name of our LordJesus. February is upon us andwith it comes thoughts ofValentines Day. I hope you areall preparing to attend ourValentines Banquet honoringour full-time volunteers. It willbe February 15 @ 6:30 pm. We
will have great food, fellowship,and a good time as we honor allthose who make our fellowshipa success by giving sogenerously of their time andenergy. We encourage you toinvite your special valentineand join us for a delightfulevening, courtesy of The OpenDoor. Reservations arerequired, though, as we need toknow how many for which to
prepare. Call 337-981-6438 or [email protected].
We usually think of lovewhen we speak of ValentinesDay. Most of us have at onetime or another given orreceived a valentine from
somebody. We usually keep thebest one for that really specialsomebody. We hope he or sheappreciates our expression oflove and secretly wish that thelove will be returned. Many ofus, however, have been crushedwhen our affections are notreturned or acknowledged.
We are told in scriptureof Gods great love for us. He
has sent us, as it were, avalentine, a special invitationtelling us of His love. For Godso loved the world that He gaveHis only begotten Son.Whoever believes in Him willnever perish but will haveeternal life. (Jn 3:16) Come untome all who are weary and heavy
laden, and I will give you rest.(Mt 11:28) What joy to be ableto give us something that wecould never earn or gain on ourown.
As we grew up, perhapswe observed that there werethose who did not receive asmany valentines as others. Itseems that there were thosewho everybody wanted to have
So now
faith, hope,
and love
abide,
these
three; butthe
greatest of
these is
love.
1 Cor.
13:13
THE OPEN DOOR
February
2013
The Greatest Valentine By Pastor Sam Brooks
AGAPE
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We are told in scripture of Godsgreat love for us. He has sent us, ait were, a valentine, a specialinvitation telling us of His love.
THEOPEN
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2013
Join us for The Open Doors
2013
Valentines Banquet
as we honor our full-time
volunteers and celebrate the love ofChrist.
It will be a wonderful evening with
dinner and dessert on
Friday, the 15th day of February
at half past six in the evening. It
will be a night to remember.
Please RSVP:
or at 981.6438.
as a valentine and yet, others looked on withdisappointment as they were passed over and notpicked to be somebodys special valentine. Manywere left with feelings of rejection or inadequacybecause of a simple paper valentine that didntarrive.
The glory of it all is that Gods invitation goes outto everyone. Whoever includes you, me, and allwho would believe. His invitation is not just on oneday of the year. Its every day, in all the world,through all the ages; God gave His Son thatwhoever believes may have eternal life. What awonderful message! What a wonderful gift! What awonderful invitation! Believe. Receive. Trust.Come. Of all the invitations one could receive,there is none greater than the invitation to come toHim, all of us who are weary and heavy laden withsin, confusion, doubt, despair. He promises rest -relief for the weary soul.
Yet, there are those who still have not heard, whostill have not recognized that they have receivedthe valentine card of their life. The invitation that
heals all their sin, all their rejection, all their hurtshas been sent, with their name on it, and yet theydo not know.
We will gather on Friday, February 15th for aValentines Banquet. The invitation has gone out toall within our fellowship. Yet there will be thosewho do not hear. They will miss an evening of joyand fellowship. But more importantly, there arethose who still have not heard of the greatestexpression of love, the greatest invitation given to
mankind. God has sent forth His love, fullyexpressed by Jesus Christ. Yet there are thosewho have not heard. What if we told somebody ofthat great gift and invitation before we celebrateValentines Day. It would be better news thanreceiving any paper valentine from any person,ever! Think on it. Blessings!
- Pastor Sam Brooks
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I had a request to talk about love, and I ranacross this song while downloading music
on my new device. I miss singing this songin large groups but I feel this wraps it all up.
1. And can it be that I should gainAn interest in the Savior's blood?Died He for me who caused His pain!For me who Him to death pursued?Amazing love! How can it be ThatThou, my God, should die for me?
Chorus:Amazing love! How can it beThat Thou, my God, should die for me!Amazing love! How can it beThat Thou, my God, should die for me!
2. He left His Father's throne above,So free, so infinite His grace!Emptied Himself of all but love,And bled for Adam's helpless race.'Tis mercy all, immense and free,For O my God, it found out me!
3. Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature's night;Thine eye diffused a quickening ray;I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;My chains fell off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
4. No condemnation now I dread;Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;Alive in Him, my living Head,And clothed in righteousness divine,Bold I approach the eternal throne,And claim the crown, through Christ my own.
Amen and Amen
Amazing LoveBy Paul Doherty
THEOPEN
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2013
Get Connected!
Connect Classes- a place to meetothers, grow in the Truth and be
challenged to live it out.
Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Co-ed Connect
led by Tom & Chris Riggs
Mens Connectled by John Vice
Womens Connect I
led by Joann Buckley
Womens Connect II
led by Dianna Vice
Youth Connect
led by Stuart Amidon
Connect Classes also offered for
children of all ages.
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Friday, March 8th - Saturday March 9th
Palmetto State Park
Cost: $10
Men are needed to chaperone our Royal
Ambassadors on the camping trip. There will be fishing
and canoeing.This a great opportunity to mentor
young boys and develop relationships with them,
getting to know them as individuals. Whether you are a
dad or grandfather wanting to join your son or
grandson or you just want an opportunity to serve, you
can sign up on the bulletin board in the back of church
and the RA leaders, Jonathon Dupuis or Bart Hidalgo,will contact you with details.
*Royal Ambassadors is our ministry to boys, grades
1st-6th.
Royal AmbassadorsSpring Campout
February 7-14
National Marriage Week USA
Lets pray for the strengthening of godly
marriages across America today. As Chuck
Colson says in his 2-minute warning on
marriage, Marriage and intact families are goodnot only for individuals involved but for society
as a whole...When it comes to strengthening
families, failure is not an option. Encourage
someone today in their marriage and seek God
for direction in your own.THEOPEN
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MY GFAactivate my faith
I drink water like a FISH. (I getthat from my momma.) I'mnever too far away from my"zebra cup." I can't imagine not
having clean water so easilyaccessible to me. We'reblessed, y'all.
This year (2013), with theLord's permission, I'm going tocover by foot (preferably run)500 hundred miles to raisemoney for a well in Asia.
Please buy a mile for $2.
God's instructed me to buildand maintain this temple of His(my body), and thisaccountability makes it SOMUCH MORE EXCITING. :)
Please sponsor me to run fortheir water.
2 bucks gets you a mile and asmile. :)
To support Rebecca, go to:www.mygfa.org/beasknees/
THEOPEN
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February
2013
REBECCA BEASLEY
Packages are still being sent to Afghanistanto our military. They are in need of baby wipes at
this time. If you are able to give during the month
of February, it would be greatly appreciated.They
have sent The Open Door a letter as well as a
Certificate of Appreciation for our support of the
soldiers of Task Force Eagle Assault during
Operation Enduring Freedom XII. They state that
our efforts and prayers greatly increased the
morale of the soldiers enabling them to completetheir mission. So, thank you for making this
ministry possible. Please keep them in your prayers
and your thoughts.
Greater love hath no man than this, thata man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
Opportunities (op-por-tu-ni-ties)1.a good chance for advancement
2.a favorable juncture of circumstances.
May we see and utilize all opportunities for the Gospel.
Jesus Wells by Gospel for Asia are often located near GFA churches or Bible colleges and provide hundreds of
opportunities for missionaries to share the love of Jesus with the villagers who come for clean water. A well
can be provided for a community for $1000.00. One hundred percent of the donations will go to Jesus Wellson the mission field. Read on to see what Rebecca Beasley is doing to purchase a Jesus Well.
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he Glory Story
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
Chronicles 16:24
-Jam is a missions celebration for children, grades 1-6, to meet missionaries,orship, and to participate in mission activities. Program personality Maeganuce, For HIS Kidz, will use visual arts, ventriloquism, puppetry, signnguage and praise and worship to present the Gospel. Fee is $20.00 whichcludes snack and lunch.
-Jam check-in begins at 9 a.m. and sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. onarch 9, 2013 in Guinn Auditorium on the campus of Louisiana College
*Contact Laura Daigle at 230-4143 by Wednesday, February 20th to register your child. Please plan on attending withm. For those attending, there will be a very brief meeting on Sunday, March 3rd immediately following Connect. Thanks.
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A Passover SederWednesday, March 13th
A representative of Jews for Jesus willbe joining us at The Open Door on
Wednesday, March 13th, to share
with us what takes place during a
Passover Seder. You may ask, what is
a Seder? A Passover seder is a service
held at home as part of the Passover
celebration. It is always observed on
the first night of Passover, and in
some homes on the second night as
well. Participants use a book called
the Haggadah to lead the service.
Haggadah means the telling, in
Hebrew, and it contains instructions
for the seder, blessings and the
Passover story. The word
sederactually means order in
Hebrew. The name comes from the
fact that there are many different
parts to the ritual service, all
revolving around the Passover dinner.
The food is an important symbolic
element of Passover. To learn more
about a Passover seder, the foods thatare eaten and their symbolisms, join
us for this very special night. We look
forward to learning more about this
Jewish celebration.
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February
2013
February Anniversaries &
Birthdays:
Mr. & Mrs. Will Mills Feb. 25
Shelby Landry Feb. 5
Seth Bridges Feb. 7
Grant Landry Feb. 7
Chris Landry Feb. 7Juliette Mills Feb. 7
Preslyn Bridges Feb. 8
Israel Watson Feb. 12
Seth Burch Feb. 14
Gary Thomas Feb. 15
Andrew Todd Feb. 15
Jill Pierce Feb. 17
Maria Grady Feb. 20
Camryn Landry Feb. 25
Eva Sonnier Feb. 25
Matthew Buckley Feb. 26
Elsie Fontenot Feb. 26
Trudi Alfandre Feb. 28Gabriel Holloway Feb. 28
Get Fit!
A low-impact
exercise class
that starts off
slow, gradually
moving from
sitting exercises
to standing.Beginning February 5th
on Tuesday and Friday
evenings from 6:00 to
7:15.
Led by Becky King.
Contact Joann Buckley
for more details.
Save The Date!
The Open Door Ladies Retreat
March 15th -16thTall Timbers Conference Center
Mary Beth Maifeld, Director of
YWAM- Juarez, will be speaking on
Expectations.
Join us for a time of relaxation and
rejuvenation.
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Friday, March 22Fundraising Dessert Evening
Join others for a special evening of delicious desserts,
fellowship, and a presentation about the Rancho Los
Amigos New Childrens Home and Property
Development Project.
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the presentationstarts promptly at 7:00 p.m. at East Bayou Baptist
Church. To volunteer, to host a table, or for more
information email Mary Beth Maifeld at
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2013
Want to know more about the outreaches that The Open Door supports? Click on these links
to learn about some of them.
Ranchos Los Amigos in Juarez, Mexico: http://ywamepj.org/rla-overview.php
Alaska Missions and Retreats: http://akmissions.webs.com
Living Springs Faith Ministries: http://www.livingspringfaithministries.org
Gospel for Asia: http://www.gfa.org
Louisiana Baptist Convention: http://www.lbc.org
Evangeline Baptist Association: http://www.ebalaf.com
Cinderellas Closet
Bring gently used Prom dresses to The
Open Door for girls who are unable to
afford one. Contact Lerri Cockrell for
more information.
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Thanks for subscribing to The Open Door Enews!Have a wonderful week!
Membership Classes Starting Soon...
Pastor Sam Brooks
Elders: Tom Buckley
John Vice
Paul Doherty
Membership
Classes Begin
February 17th
During CONNECT-
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.Come and see what we are all about. Youll learn about our Mission Statement and
Philosophy, our core values, and the holy sacraments. Have you ever wondered what
the New Testament says about giving? the doctrinal positions of the church?
what is required for one to be a member of a church? or why one
should become a member of a church? These things and
more are covered in our membership class. Sign up
today by calling the church office at 981-6438 or
sending an email to [email protected] to be a
part of this informative class led by Pastor Sam
Brooks.