Going Into The Enemies Camp!

Tigers warming up!

Cheerleaders pumping up the crowd!

Crazie LSU Fans!

Mike the Tiger poses with me!

Here Come those Tigers!

Eating with the enemy!

Miss. State band! Not Impressed!

The Crew!

What a tractor and trailor!

Golden Band from Tiger Land!
Thursday Night, LSU opened up its season on national TV on ESPN on the road against Miss. State. We decided to make a road trip, so 8 of us headed out to Starkville, MS. Before the game, all you could hear were cowbells shaking from Bulldog fans. After the game, you could not hear a one! What guys are willing to do for football! We drove 6 hours on Thursday morning to Mississippi, went to game that lasted till 11pm, then drove home after game. Got in Friday morning at 5:30AM. Most of the Staff Pastors have a work day at the Opelusas Campus to prepare for the Family Fun Day on Saturday. Wow. We are gonna need some energy drinks today that's for sure. Thanks guys for making memories!

A True Life Story of a True Champion!

LaQuanda and KP! Both Friends of TFC!
This past Sunday night, Tessy had a G2G women's meeting at TFC. G2G stands for Generation 2 Generation. Her focus was passing on the positive things from one generation to the next. She had girls from 11 yrs old to 81 yrs old in attendance. A group of 11-13 yr old girls performed live on stage with full band. I heard it was awesome! They received a standing ovation from everyone in attendance. Someone that Tessy and I have come to know from our Opelusas involvement with our new campus is our friend, LaQuanda. Her story is one of Triumph and Determination. 13 hours in a car from New Orleans on the eve of hurricane Katrina landed her in Opelusas and she has yet to return. When talking to her you would never know what she must face everyday in her life and deal with, because of her smile and uplifting spirit that never stops. She was one of the focus points this past weekend that Tessy brought to life. May her story encourage you along your journey and may you be as determined to achieve your dreams like she has. LaQuanda, we love you and look forward to seeing how God will use your life and testimony for His Glory! She made the front page of the Daily World in Opelusas today. Here is the link to read the article in its entirety. www.dailyworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070829/NEWS01/708290303

Ladies, make sure to attend the next Sunday Night Event on Sept. 30th!

Jay Sterling's First Scrimmage Game!

Jay Sterling snapping to quaterback!


Challengers on Offense!

Jay Sterling playing Linebacker!
Last Friday afternoon the 5th and 6th grade team of LCA took the field for the first time with an opponent. They played a one hour scrimmage against the Crusaders of Carencro Catholic School. Jay Sterling is playing 1st team offensive center and He played Middle Linebacker on Defense as well. You would have never known that this was for many of these boys their first game. They played extremely well. The first time the offense had the ball, you could see both fear and excitement in their eyes. It was priceless. They were so excited to go against another opponent other than themselves. They had a great game and outscored the Crusaders 26-o. We ran all over the field and even intercepted a pass and ran it back for a touchdown. They were so fired up after the game. Coach Barry Baldwin is doing an excellent job teaching and training these young men to know the rules and technique of the game. Sterling has been getting up 15 minutes early each morning to run sprints before his morning shower. Now that's commitment! Coach tells them to drink water and not cokes during the week, they do it! He tells them to run, They do it on their own. I think if I want to have my son do something, I will just have Coach Barry tell it to him. Seams to be working! Thanks Coach Barry, this will be a memorable year for both players and parents!

Regan Kyle's Turn!

Regan Kyle getting sized up!

This past Spring was my chance to fulfill a boyhood dream of mine and play tackle football. I did so with the Local Semi-Pro team, The Lafayette Hurricanes. In August, Jay Sterling started 5th and 6th grade football and last night Regan Kyle started 4th grade football. Regan had a meeting followed by Uniform Fitting! He got fitted for his helmet, shoulder pads, and paints. He was so excited. This morning he was counting how many years that he would get to play football compared to my one year of playing. I've got 3 more (boys) that will one day get to "fit" for pads. Gonna be a great 18 more years people! Be sure to read Regans shirt!

Sterling and Regan on the sidelines with Dad!

A True Disciple!

An Attorney turned Plumber!
This Past Sunday was week 3 of our Sunday series titled, Disciple. We have been learning what True Disciples do for the sake of Christ and others. In my message Sunday I mentioned that true disciples see a need and then meet the need. Jesus washed the feet of His disciples - He saw a need and meet a need. I mentioned that Jesus was not a professional foot washer but had a heart to serve people. I said that there are many thinks that I can do to serve other, however, there are some things I cannot do, like fix the drain in our bathroom for the tub. For several weeks, Tessy and I have been using wash cloths to hold down the drain deal. Last week we even used duct tape to hold it down. Sunday we all laughed at that story in my message. Well, Sunday afternoon I received a call from an attorney, David Carrier, who said, "Pastor I can come and fix that drain of yours". I said Come on over! Attorney during week, plumber on the weekends! He fixed it! Did you know that Lowe's has a whole section just for tub fixin? While he was there, I mentioned that my computer wasn't working right as well! Hey, he had a tool box and I was thinking of everything else that needed a LITTLE ATTENTION! What a Heart of a Disciple!

Disciple Series on Sundays! Don't Miss a Service.

Be a part of the new Sunday Series started last week called: Disciples. We are learning that Christianity is a belief system but being a Disciple is a step up. Check out this video of the changes that are taking place at TFC! Be sure to watch both videos. Also, this Sunday we will be passing out our " Gone Fishing" bumper stickers. Be sure to pick one up!

What a weekend! What a Week Ahead!

1st day of School for #'s 1,2 & 3!

Work Day in the Heat Baby!


Loading up Chairs that will fill up with people!

Furniture for New Lobby!!

Go Jen! That Famous Autograph!

Harley Break Down on I-10!

UL 2007 Lady Soccer Team!
This weekend was another work day for the Opelusas Campus. We had to move chairs and furniture, clean rooms, change ceiling tiles, cut grass, and mop floors. And we did it! Thank you to all that showed up and gave a hand. You all are special! We worked from around 8 am till 3pm in the extreme heat baby! Like 108 degrees, it was awesome. Sunday afternoon we headed over to UL Stadium for the UL Fan Day event. Jen Gardner comes to our church and is one of the coaches for the Ladies Soccer team. Go Jen! Go Lady Cajuns! Sunday evening John Mac and I headed out to Baton Rouge for Supper. He is always asking me when will I get a Harley and get rid of my Honda VTX. Well last night He had me convinced - To Keep it a little longer, as his bike broke down on I-10 on the Basin Bridge! What a great place to have trouble! No Exits, No shoulder, No Help, and NO Safety! Love ya John not gonna let you live this one down for a while. Monday morning, 1st day of class for 3 of the boys! I hope they are as excited everyday like they were today! If so, this will be a great year.

Kickoff this weekend!

Marking the Field!

New Scoreboard from Pepsi Cola

Field with new School in background!

New practice fields beyond goal post!
No, I'm not talking about the Opelusas Campus! I'm actually talking about Football this time. This weekend the LCA Challengers will host the League's Jamboree on Friday. The Challengers are set to kickoff at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm. The Coaches and players have been working really hard in this summer heat with two-a-day practices. All for this moment! They will finally get to put some licks on other players and not each other. The field is really looking good. New scoreboard, new lights, and new field paint and a whole lot more players. This year looks like it will be a real exciting time for Challenger Football. If you can, come on out for some Football this Friday night as we cheer on the Mighty Challengers. PS. Brian Hunt just may break out the pit!

New Coach, Barry Baldwin puts final touches on field!

One Weekend Closer to Kickoff!

Jim, Virgil and Tommy doing what they do best!

Brian and Tommy getting a game plan!
Okay all you sports fans, You think you know what I am talking about with this title! Well, your wrong! Not Football, I'm talking about TFC North Campus! Yesterday was another work day for some carpentry work and electrical work. Great day and a lot accomplished. About 7 men hung light fixtures and hung doors and run new circuits for stage and sound. The building is really shaping up and we are getting excited about our new home. A work weekend wouldn't be right with out Bro. Boogies BBQ Pit and did we light it up baby! Thanks Boogie!This week over 12,000 invites will be going out to those in the area of the campus in Opelusas. This coming Saturday will be a city wide flyer handout announcing the start date of Sept. 8th at 6pm. Hope to see some of you this Saturday as we move chairs and other important items to TFC North!

Jim Ward getting tools ready!

Boogies Famous PIT!

Like Father Like Son and Beyond!

Sterling on Rightside!

Mud and Grass - Oh Yeah!

Coach Barry giving instructions!

Great Team Effort for the Day!
In March of this year a boyhood dream of mine was fulfilled at 36 years old - I got to play Tackle Football. I played for the Lafayette Hurricanes Semi-Pro Team. Great season and great memories will never be forgotten. We were Conference Champions and will be receiving a Championship Ring in several weeks. I have always told my boys that they would do more than "Dad" did and that they would also do it at a younger age than I did. I didn't preach my first message till 16 or take a missions trip to a different Continent until 23. 4 of my kids have already been to different Continents before they were 7 yrs old. This week another milestone - Jay Sterling started tackle football at 10 not 36 like me. One day he and his brothers will all do greater things than I will have or will ever accomplish! That is my prayer anyway. I will keep you posted as to his progress. He looked very good the last 2 days, he aready cut out drinkig cokes and yesterday he even turned down a snowball! Now you know he is fired up about FOOTBALL!

Our Conference Championship Ring!