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M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R

September

2012

1 s t f A LL EV E N T

September 14 - 15thAt Acadian Baptist Center for Boys in 1st - 6th grade.

Dads and Grandfathers invited too!!!

the month at a glance

ROYAL AMBASSADORS

oys that are in grades 1st

through 6th and that

participate in Royal

Ambassadors will have the opportunity

to attend Survivor Man camp on

September 14th - 15th at the Acadian

Baptist Center located in Eunice, La.

There, they will learn amazing survivalskills that can save them in the

wilderness, in urban environments, and

in life. All boys are welcome and

encouraged to invite their fathers and

grandfathers along for this adventure.

The boys will have the opportunity to

to be a part of adventure recreation (a

challenge course), be exposed to Truth

through lessons taught and a chance to

cool offwith swimming.

If you have questions about the

Survivor Man camp or would like to

sign up, you can contact Jonathon

Dupuis at 337-277-1993. You may also

send your questions to

[email protected].

September 9th - 30th

Membership Classes BeginEach Sunday, during Connect, join

Pastor Sam Brooks as he leads TheOpen Door Membership Class. This

class will give you information on the

history of The Open Door, our mission

and beliefs, how to serve and be served,

how to become a member of the church

and what that means.

September 14th &15th (Friday &Saturday)

RA Survivor Man Camp-ABC

in Eunice, La

September 20th

Supporting our MilitaryWe will be collecting items for Chaplain

Nathan White, son-in-law of Fred &

Debbie Davis. You can drop off your

donations in the sanctuary under the

military bulletin board.Thanks for

participating!

Sunday, October 7th

Childrens Christmas

Program Practice beginsChildren will begin going upstairs during

Pastor Sams sermon to practice their

Christmas Program for Acadian Village.

Thank You Debbie Davis for doing this

again this year!

Gaining skills & Friendships through

Adventure

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Mark 10:44-45 And whoever would be first among you

must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to beserved but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

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If anyone is able to serve thisSaturday, September 1, 2012, AcadianVillage is still in need of volunteers for

their upcoming Carnival. Areasneeding volunteers are as follows:- 3 - 4 vacant spots -Concessions area

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

During both shifts (10 a.m.- 3 p.m. & 3p.m. - 8 p.m.)

-Assistance needed with horse shoetoss (1 person) , duck pond game(1 person), spin art (1 person), fun

jumps(

2 people), & pony rides

(1person.)

If you or your family are able to give ofyour time this weekend for this greatcause, please contact the church at981 - 6438.

hroughout the following pages ofthis months E news, there are severalopportunities to reach out to othersand share the love of Christ throughthe donation of our time and our gifts.

As we enter into the Fall season, mayour cups runneth over as we pour intoothers what the Father has pouredinto us. Let us look as theseopportunities as just that and asprivileges and ministries rather thanburdens. Each of them offer a chanceto bring hope to the hopeless, to share

the gospel of Christ with those whohave not heard, and to proclaimfreedom for captives. John 15:5-16 Iam the vine, you are the branches; he

who abides in me, and I in him, hebears much fruit, for apart from Me

you can do nothing.You did not

choose me, but I chose you andappointed you to go and bear fruit-

fruit that will last. Lets seek theFather and ask for His favor, His help,His wisdom, His discernment and Hisstrength in ministering to those aroundus that our lives might be pleasingaromas to Christ. Lets pray that we asa church may be filled with the [a]knowledge of His will in all spiritual

wisdom and understanding, 10so thatwe will walk in a manner worthy of theLord, [b] to pleaseHim in all respects,bearing fruit in every good work and[c]increasing in the [d]knowledge of

God; 11 strengthened with all power,according to [e]His glorious might,[f]for the attaining of all steadfastnessand [g]patience; joyously12givingthanks to the Father, who has qualifiedus [r]to share in the inheritance of the[s]saints in Light. Colossians 1:10
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September

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Anniversaries

Dr. Cong & Dawn Vo September 27

Birthdays

Lisa Buckley September 4

Marie Doherty September 4

Jimmy Tarbell September 6

Caleb LeBlanc September 8

Robert Voitier September 9

Andrew Buckley September 14

JoAnn Buckley September 15

Ginger Davis September 15

Merida Brooks September 23

Veronica Hammons September 24

Joshua Todd September 24

Jayden Jones September 26

Blake Landry September 26

Geri Trahan September 27

Victoria Hammons September 28

Cyndi Gaudet September 29

Tristen Trombley September 29

Valor Hammons September 30

Jonathon Norton September 30

Cassidy Sims September 30

CelebrateGoo

d

Times!

A Special Thanks to Familiar Faces!

To Mrs.

Alyson

LeBlanc(a.k.a.

Peaches):

Thank you

Alyson forcontinuing to

maintain our

kitchen area. You do such a wonderful

job of planning, scheduling, and

preparing such delicious Wednesday

night dinners! The time you put forth

for grocery shopping and all that goes

into making Wednesday evenings a

yummy gathering is very much

appreciated!

To Ms. Cindy Arias: Thank you for schedulingteachers for Wee Worship and for

offering parents a safe place for their

children to go during worship, where

they too can hear the gospel and are

growing in Christ. Your expertise, your

wisdom, and understanding of little

children is highly valued. We thank you

for what you do when no one is

looking!

To Mrs. Kathryn Beasley: Thank you for taking care ofall the behind the scene activities

that are needed to run a church. You

have given your job 110% and have

not shrunken back from any challenge.

You are very much appreciated! (We

especially like the way you keep your

candy bowl at least 1/2 full all of the

time.)

To Mr.

Grady

Bourgeouis

& Mr.

Roland

Trahan:Thanks to

you both for

all of the hard work you put in around

The Open Door property. It is so

wonderful to have someone available

to take care of all of the odds and endsand repairs that are necessary to keep

our building functioning properly.

Thank you for offering your gifts,

talents, and time to the body of Christ.

You are well appreciated.

Dont forget to watch for schoolsupplies and summer items as storeswill begin having major markdowns

for these items. They make greatshoebox fillers for

Operation Christian Child. You canvisit their website at

www.samaritanspurse.org/occ/for more information.
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Serving Those Who Serve Us:::

any of you know thatthe Davis' were blessed

with two new son-in-laws and a daughter-in-lawover the past nine months.One of their new "sons",Captain Nathan White, whoserves as Army Chaplain andwho is married to theirdaughter Caroline, is about tobe deployed to Afghanistanwith the 101st Airborne for ninemonths. We were surprised to

learn that those who serve incombat are responsible forTHEIR OWN toiletries,personal items, etc. while theyare deployed. One of the manyroles ofaChaplain is to keepthe "storehouse" full of thesethings. Here is how Nathandescribes his responsibilities:

"Being a military Chaplain is aunique job, quite unlike anyother ministry position. I workwith, and when overseas evenlive with, those to whom Iminister. I provide worshipservices and Bible studies aswell as counseling and ethicstraining for Soldiers and theirfamily members. One of themost unique opportunities forministry is providing what iscalled a "ministry of presence",

just being there with Soldiersand their families during theirday to day work and activities,but also in their deploymentsand difficult times. It is aprivilege to go where Soldiersgo and do much of what theydo in order to better minister tothem.

For our upcoming deployment

to Afghanistan, Soldiers coulduse items such as toiletries,snacks/food, hand warmers,and games/things to do. As aChaplain, I try to collect theseitems and distribute them tothose in need. If you wouldlike, you may send "carepackages" and I will make surethey are distributed to Soldiers.Thanks so much for your

prayers and support! It makesa huge difference!God bless,

Chaplain Nathan White"

As a church, weare startingaproject for the next ninemonths to help Nathan keepthe storehouse full with thesetypes of items. We will have adesignated box in the church

where you can deposit theitems Nathan referred to.Around the 20th of eachmonth, we will send these"care packages" to Nathan.Our first date for mailing theseitems is September 20. Hesays they should receive thepackages in about a week.This way, they will be able tobe re-stocked at the end of

each month in time for the nextmonth. Thank you for your

prayers and support for thismission to our brave Soldiers.Keep Nathan, Caroline and theDavis family in your prayers.

FRED W. DAVISAttorney at Law701 Robley Drive, Suite 210Lafayette, LA 70503

November 6th Election

If you are not a registeredvoter, you must be

registered before October6th or you will not be able

to vote in this veryimportant upcoming

election.

The following is a link thatwill give you each parishes

registrar office and themail-in form.

Please take the time to get

registered this week and letyour vote count!

http://www.sos.la.gov/Portals/0/elections/forms/

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6/11

1 Vacant Spot!Contact Stuart Amidon for more information:[email protected]

Must be a Senior in High School - 25 years old to attend.

Visit the Passion 2013 website @

http://268generation.com/passion2013

United For His Fame

WHO :

Louie Giglio

Chris Tomlin

Francis Chan

Kristian Stanfill

Beth Moore

John Piper

Matt Redman

Christy Nockels

MEMBERSHIP

CLASS IS

AROUND THE

CORNER!!!

Have you been attending ourservices for a while and would

like to know more about thechurch? Are you ready to call TheOpen Door your church home?Are you not even really surewhat that means? Or, do youwant to know about how to getmore involved?

Sign up for membership classesheld by Pastor Sam Brooksstarting Sunday, September 9th -Sunday, September 30th duringConnect.

You can send an email to notifyus of your interest @

[email protected] orcall the church office @981-6438.
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7/11

Greetings from Pastor Sam Brooks

eptember marks thebeginning of the new

school year with studentsbeginning classes, dealingwith homework again, andanticipating all that this year willbring. It is also marks the close ofsummer and the beginning of abusy Fall at The Open Door. Oursummer flip-flop has proven toenhance both our WorshipServices and Connect Classes.Our recent survey shows that ofthose who responded, 28% eitherstarted attending or tried aconnect class for the first time.

35% of you said that you haveinvited a guest to attend Connect.40% said that their personal orfamilys attendance increased as aresult of the flip-flop, and 65% saidthat they had met new people ordeveloped new relationships as aresult of the change. From theresponses, it appears that all ofthe goals of the flip-flop were met.Just by observation of classes, itappears that attendance hasgrown and people are enjoying thefellowship and instruction the

classes offer. I trust you havefound a connect class that meetsyour needs and that you are takingadvantage of the opportunity todevelop new relationships.

As we begin Fall, I would remind

you of several major events which

will be occurring at The Open

Door. Beginning Sept 9th through

each of the next 3 Sundays, we

will be offering membershipclasses during our Connect time.

I encourage all of you who

consider The Open Door to be

your church home to sign up and

take membership classes. You

will receive a better understanding

of the mission and focus of our

church, our belief statements, the

place and importance of personal

testimonies, why stewardship is

an important part of our lives, and

the contents of our by-laws. Even

if you do not become an official

member of The Open Door, youwill gain great insight into the

heart of what we are about and

why we do many of the things we

do. Once the classes are over,

you can return to your regular

Connect classes.

Fall is also the time for two of our

major service opportunities;Operation Christmas Child (OCC)

and Sponsor Night at Acadian

Village. Last year we sent 300

boxes containing much needed

personal items, toys, and the

Gospel message to children in

other countries through OCC and

Samaritans Purse. Our target this

year is 500 boxes. It is a large

undertaking, but I believe if we all

get behind this opportunity, we

can bless 500 children with a box

of Christmas joy this year. Belooking for information on how

you can make a difference in a

childs life. Please be generous in

helping.

Almost all of you participated in

our Sponsor Night at Acadian

Village last year. You know the

blessing it was to you, and you

have heard the testimonies of howit blessed Acadian Village. It will

take another all out volunteer

effort again this year. Mark your

calendar for Friday, Dec 21st. This

is a major opportunity to help the

people of Acadiana in their efforts

to minister to those with special

needs in our area. We are the only

church that participates and

Father has given us favor, so lets

step out again in faith and see

what God will do. The people at

Acadian Village are anticipating

our return, and we have beengiven permission to do a live

nativity, along with the program in

the chapel, and the entertainment

on stage. Of course, we will also

be serving in the food court and

throughout the village that night.

We need everybody, so please

make plans to participate now.

For those of you who travel out of

town during the Christmas break, I

encourage you to wait until

Saturday, Dec 22nd, after our

sponsor night, to leave. This isour opportunity to touch people

outside the church community

and bless them. It is our chance

to SERVE OTHERS!

In closing, let me say again, it is a

joy to be your pastor. As I look at

our church, I see a smaller

fellowship with a very BIG heart.

You are servants! And, very

generous! Thank you for loving

others and being willing to serve

within the community and the

fellowship. Please do not grow

weary in doing good. Father sees

your labor and it is not in vain.

Be blessed!

P.S. Watch for new things to comein our Worship Services.

Pastor Sam Brooks

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8/11

Noel Acadian au Village 2012

As mentioned in the August E news, December 21st brings with it another opportunity for The Open Door

to minister to our community through the Christmas festival at Acadian Village. Last year, it took nearly

every church member volunteering to have such a successful night of celebration. We held our firstmeeting in August to begin planning for December. Thanks to everyone who came and offered your ideas,

gifts, talents, and time. This year is sure to be another hit.

If you have not signed up to volunteer for this exciting event, please do so in the back of the sanctuary or

on our website soon so that further planning can begin taking place. Areas that need assistance are as

follows: main stage entertainment, craft table, live nativity scene, sewing/costume prep. team, greeters,

face painters, kitchen team, and the raffle table. Thanks so much for your cooperation and willingness to

serve! Also, if youre interested in singing the Hallelujah chorus this year, contact Stuart Amidon @

[email protected] with your voice part ( Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass.) Its time to get that ball rolling.

If you are unfamiliar with the Christmas festivities of Acadian Village, you can visit their website at

www.acadianvillage.org.

Attention parents:

-For those children who aremoving up to the next class,they will be promoted to theirnew classes on September 9th.

-Anyone interested in serving asan alternate teacher for grades1st through 3rd during connect,please contact Laura Daigle @[email protected].

-If you are a nursery volunteerand are unsure of this monthsschedule, please see page 9.Should you need to change yourassigned date to work, pleasecontact someone else on theschedule and make thosearrangements. Thanks!

Kidz Korner

Practice for the Childrens Christmas Program for Noel Acadian au Village

begins Sunday, October 7th upstairs during the Church service. All childrenparticipating will be dismissed during the offering. If you are interested in assisting in

this wonderful production, you can contact Debbie Davis or the church office [email protected]
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Nursery Schedules-Laura DaiglePlease save this E news for your reference needs if you are scheduled to serve. Thanks.

Volunteers for Preschool

Worship Service

Arrival Time: 9:15 a.m.

Sept. 2 Monique Ardoin & Helen Hughes

Sept. 9 Kendra Coco & Amelia

Sept. 16 Debbie Daire & Chris Riggs

Sept. 23 Isy Falgoust & Dawn VoSept. 30 Rachel & Stuart Amidon

Oct. 7 Dolly Pellessier & Elliot Durio Oct. 14 Monique Ardoin & Helen Hughes

Oct. 21 Kendra & Amelia Coco Oct. 28 Debbie Daire & Chris Riggs

Nov. 4 Isy Falgoust & Dawn Vo Nov. 11 Rachel &Stuart Amidon

Nov. 18 Dolly Pellesier & Elliot Nov. 25 Monique Ardoin &Helen Hughes

Dec.2 Kendra & Amelia Coco Dec. 9Debbie Daire & Chris Riggs

Dec. 16 Isy Falgoust & Dawn Vo

Dec. 23 Rachel &Stuart Amidon Dec. 30 Dolly Pellesier & Elliot

Volunteers for Toddler Nursery

Connect Class: Arrival Time: 10:45 a.m.

Sept. 2 Linda Place & Maria Grady

Sept. 9 Jackie & Bart Hidalgo Sept. 16 Lisa Buckley & Elsie Fontenot

Sept. 23 Alyson LeBlanc & Tracy Wood

Sept. 30 Eva Montgomery & Kathryn Beasley

Oct.7Jennie Peterson & Cassidy Sims

Oct. 14 Beth and Jerry Watson

Oct. 21 Linda Place & Maria GradyOct. 28 Jackie & Bart Hidalgo

Nov. 4 Lisa Buckley & Elsie Fontenot

Nov.11 Alyson LeBlanc & Tracy Wood

Nov. 18 Eva Montgomery & Kathryn Beasley

Nov. 25 Jennie Peterson & Cassidy Sims

Dec. 2 Beth and Jerry Watson

Dec. 9 Linda Place & Maria Grady

Dec. 16 Jackie & Bart Hidalgo

Dec. 23 Lisa Buckley & Elsie Fontenot

Dec. 30Alyson LeBlanc & Tracy Wood

Thank you for volunteering in the nursery! If you are unable to serve atyour appointed time, please contact someone to replace you.


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Volunteers for Toddler Nursery

Worship Service

Arrival Time: 9:15 a.m. Sept. 2 Madison Daigle & Victoria Hammons

Sept. 9 Donna & Brooke LeBlanc

Sept. 16 Trudi Alfandre & Geri Trahan

Sept. 23 Betty Haynes & Cynthia Kimble

Sept. 30 Laurie & Scott Broussard Oct.7 Rebecca Beasley & Taylor Broussard Oct. 14 Madison Daigle & Victoria Hammons

Oct. 21 Donna & Brooke LeBlanc

Oct. 28 Trudi Alfandre & Geri Trahan

Nov. 4 Betty Haynes & Cynthia Kimble

Nov.11 Laurie & Scott Broussard

Nov. 18 Rebecca Beasley & Taylor Broussard

Nov. 25 Madison Daigle & Victoria Hammons

Dec. 2Donna & Brooke LeBlanc

Dec. 9 Trudi Alfandre & Geri Trahan Dec. 16 Betty Haynes & Cynthia Kimble

Dec. 23 Laurie & Scott Broussard

Dec. 30 Rebecca Beasley &Taylor Broussard

Volunteers for Infant Nursery

Worship Service


Sept. 2 Diana Vice Sept. 9 Renee & Greg Moore Sept. 16 Mark & Laura Daigle

Sept. 23 Giselle & Doug Dugas

Sept. 30 Kathryn BeasleyOct.7 Alyson LeBlanc & Rachel Amidon Oct. 14 Debbie & John Daire

Oct. 21 Kim & Don Knecht

Oct. 28 Alice Avery & Melanie Sackett

Nov. 4Tracy Wood & Monica Viator

Nov.11 Judy & Joe Mayers Nov. 18 Charisse Holloway & Deanie WaltersNov. 25 Maria Grady

Dec. 2Diana Vice

Dec. 9 Giselle & Doug Dugas Dec. 16 Mark & Laura Daigle

Dec. 23 Renee & Greg Moore

Dec. 30 Staf

Volunteers for Infant Nursery

Connect Class


Sept. 2

Sept. 9 Dennise & Dan Gabus

Sept. 16

Sept. 23

Sept. 30

Oct.7

Oct. 14

Oct. 21

Oct. 28

Nov. 4

Nov.11 Judy & Joe Mayers

Nov. 18 Deanie Walters & Maria Grady

Nov. 25

Dec. 2

Dec. 9 Dec. 16

Dec. 23

Dec. 30

Thank you for volunteering in the nursery!If you are unable to serve at your appointedtime, please contact someone to replace you.


11/11

Colosians 3:14

And over al#ee vi%ueputon love, which binds#em al

toer in per ect unity.

Congratulations to Katie & Brian

Congratulations to Fred & Debbie Davis ontheir third child getting married in nine months.

Kat, their oldest child, married Brian Penna ofBay Minette, Alabama on Saturday, July 21,2012. Their wedding was held at FirstPresbyterian Church in Lafayette, where thebride and her father, were ushered in by astring quartet. Betsi Doherty createdwonderful floral masterpieces for the weddingparty and Pastor Sam Brooks officiated thebeautiful ceremony. The bride and groomwere surrounded by friends and family from 8states supporting their new journey. The

reception was held at Abacus where guestsdanced the night away to the music ofLouisiana Red. The couple honeymooned fora week in St. John and will now reside inChicago. Congratulations and many blessingsto Mr. & Mrs. Brian Penna.

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