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Making Memories!

Micah Jay

Jay Sterling

Jansen Layne

Regan Kyle

Britt Michael

This past Sunday we started a new series called, Making Memories! Be sure to visit our home page, http://www.thefamilychurch.cc/ and download the podcast of week number one of the series. Last week, the Miller Family, went take pictures for Christmas 2007! Wow! What an experience it is to get 5 kids and 2 parents to all look and smile at the right time! Tiffany Aragona did a great job with all of us. This Saturday and Sunday, we will be presenting everyone at our weekend services a special oppurtunity for this Christmas. Don't miss out - See you there!

Dedication and Hard Work Pays Off!

The Boyz and Their Rings!
Sterling and Regan were water boys for the Semi-Pro Team I played for Earlier this year. They were so faithful - at every game assisting and helping. We traveled to Houston and San Antonio and they were there. In the Cold and in the Heat and even in pouring rain in Houston. We were crowned Conference Champions and we got Championship Rings. Even Sterling and Regan received one. They are so pumped up. I brought it to them at school - they were pumped. Hard work always pays off. Serving others always pays off! It is what live is really all about. Making the dreams of others come to pass. Thanks Sterling and Regan for your hearts to serve. I love you both with all of my heart!

Dad got one too!

TFC North Kicks Off in a BIG Way!

Band on Stage During Worship!

A Total of 268 in Attendance!

Saturday night marked the highly anticipated "First Saturday Night Service". TFC North Opelusas was rockin! Total attendance was 268! Now That's Incredible! AT 5pm, I counted about 35 people and I knew all of them. At 5:45 there were about 60 people and I knew 55 of them. By 6pm there were over 200 people and I only knew half of them. Meaning, we had around 100 people that were new to TFC. Everything was excellent. From Sound, to set up,to parking lot, to music, lights, media, preaching, ushers, everything was first class. Just about everyone said that they would be back next Saturday and bring friends along with them. We had a great alter call and 8 people responded and committed life to Christ. At one point in service, we had to bring out every chair we had. To all of you that have put in time and work to make this possible - Thank You! You are true servants of Christ. I invite you to come and be a part of one of our exciting Saturday Night Services real soon.

Final Preperations for TFC North!

Sanctuary can seat up to 500!

Saturday night we will set up for 175 people.
All this week the staff and volunteers have been working every day at the North Campus in Opelusas. The last 2 days have been spent putting the stage, lights, and sound together for Saturday Night's First Service. Excitement fills the air. Tonight, the band was on stage for practice, making sure all mics and instruments were working right. Many phone calls have been received of families excited about the new campus. New bathrooms, ceiling tiles, water fountains, you name it - we have addressed it. Come on out and be a part of the History Making Service at TFC North. Saturday Night 6pm. Don't worry - The LSU game doesn't start till 8:15 pm.

TFC North - Building Lives, Families, and Futures!

Like Father Like Son - One More Time!

Regan ready to take the field. After practice talk!

The Blue Team "Rubbing it up"

Fire in his eyes! Prayer as a team!
March of this year I played tackle football for a local semi-pro team. It was a great experience, one that I will never forget. What was really cool was that the 2 main water boys were my sons, Regan and Sterling. We got to experience "Dad Playing" all together on the field. Well, this year marks their first year playing tackle football. Now I get to experience their first season together with them. Sterling started practice 4 weeks ago and Regan started yesterday. They are so excited. Kind of like I was in March before our first game. Sterling has his first game of the season this Saturday in Opelusas against Westminster and Regan will have a game later this month. More details about that to come later. I love doing life together as a family. Boyz, I wish you the best this season! Go Challengers!

Regan working on technique. All 33 players fired up for practice!

Family Fun Day in Opelusas!

Fun Jumps Ready for the Kids!

New TFC Sign Added to Property!

Taking a Break!

Breaks Over now!

Friendly Competition with the teens!
This past Saturday we had our first outreach to the community of Opelusas. We had hot dogs, fun jumps, water slides and tons of fun. Our goal was simply to let people know what we are about - GIVING! That is our whole purpose in starting this new campus to this area - Simply to serve them and their needs. Thanks to all the volunteer's that helped make this event successful. You are the heart and soul of TFC! One week away until our first service at the new campus. We are really excited about what is fixing to happen. Get involved, Serve, Give, and Go out. Thank you TFC for being True Disciples!

Big Jumps!

Everyone having fun together!

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.