10/12/2024 Message
by Val Tharp on October 12th, 2024
Hello LifePoint family,Hope you are having a great Saturday. There’s much we need to cover in this week’s newsletter, so be certain to read through to the end. Let’s get to it!A permanent place for LifePointMany of you have been asking about a permanent location for our church. We continue that quest and have been looking at several pieces of property. Thanks to many of you, we are discovering sev... Read More
10/5/2024 Message
by BRR Ministry on October 5th, 2024
Hello LifePoint family,Hope you had a great week!I want to thank you for your prayers for those in our fellowship who have asked for them. Several breakthroughs and successful surgeries occurred this week and I have the privilege of getting to hear some of those praise reports. Every person always wants me to tell all of you how much they appreciate your prayers, emails, texts, phone calls, visits... Read More
9/28/2024 Message
by BRR Ministry on September 28th, 2024
Good morning LifePoint Family,I hope you had a great week. A few things of interest for this week’s newsletter:1. A special thanks to all who participated in Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic’s annual Walk-a-thon last Saturday. I know the Crossroads staff appreciated all the effort. I want to give a special thank you to Crossroads for the incredible work they do saving babies and ministering to their mo... Read More
9/20/2024 Message
by Val Tharp on September 20th, 2024
Just a few short things this week.1st – don’t forget the Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic Walk for Life tomorrow (Sept 21) at Mineral Wells Park in Guthrie. Whether you plan to run, walk, or just spend some time supporting their work, I know the folks at Crossroads would appreciate your support. Here’s a schedule of the activities:9 a.m. - Timed 5K event10 a.m. - Presentation of 5K awards10:30 a.m. - W... Read More
9/14/2024 Message
by BRR Ministry on September 14th, 2024
Good Friday evening everyone,This has been an eventful week for our family with the birth of our eighth grandchild and our third granddaughter, Lydia Jane Wise. Thank you for all the well wishes and prayers. We’re relieved Lydia’s finally here!What an amazing response to our Membership Sunday last week. Even with several of our folks gone, we had 188 join LifePoint as charter members. We will keep... Read More
9/7/2024 Message
by BRR Ministry on September 7th, 2024
Good Saturday afternoon LifePoint family, Just a few quick things about this weekend’s Membership Sunday:We will have a “condensed” Doorway Class tomorrow morning at 10:00am in Constitution Hall. This class is required for membership and will become critical for our church going forward. I realize that most of you attending LifePoint have been in church for years and have been with us since the be... Read More
8/26/2024 Message
by BRR Ministry on August 26th, 2024
Dear Church Family,Please always try to stay aware of the scam and cyber attack potential around us. As I'm sure some of you have read in the news, cyber attacks have recently hit the Seattle International Airport and the IRS is warning of scams that appear to be from them. There have been social security hacks and now the EPA is warning of cyber attacks on our water supply. And those are just a f... Read More
8/24/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on August 24th, 2024
Good afternoon LifePoint family,I want to thank everyone for your assistance and patience last Sunday as we attempted to condense our regular service to provide time to celebrate the life of VeaLoy Ross in a special memorial service afterward. Many of you stayed for the uplifting celebration and I know Robin was blessed. We miss VeaLoy already, but we know we will see her again soon. If you like t... Read More
8/17/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on August 17th, 2024
Good morning LifePoint family,Just a quick reminder of what this weekend looks like:Pastor’s Class (10:00am) – we’ll be doing a Q&A class this Sunday. Everyone seems to enjoy this format, so back by popular demand, we’ll commit the entire Bible study time this Sunday morning to Q&A.Worship/preaching service (11:00 am) – we’ll continue the message we’ve been doing the past few weeks, “God is speaki... Read More
8/10/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on August 10th, 2024
Good afternoon LifePoint gang,Thank you, Lord, for the cool weather and a much-needed break from the heat!A few reminders for what is on tap for this Sunday and for the next few weeks:In the Pastor’s Class at 10:00am, we’ll finish the lesson, “The Fall(s) of Satan,” and then close our time with a Q&A. So, bring your questions about what we’ve been studying the past few weeks and let’s discuss.In t... Read More
8/2/2024 Message from Dan
by Val Tharp on August 2nd, 2024
Good Friday LifePoint family,Great news – last Sunday we had the highest attendance ever in a morning service (with the exception of Easter) with 205 present! And get this – that’s on the last Sunday of July which is often a lower attendance period. It’s going to be exciting to see what our attendance will be this fall when everyone returns from vacations and other activities!This Sunday in the Pa... Read More
7/27/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on July 27th, 2024
Good evening LifePoint family,It’s so good to be home. Thank you so much for your prayers and texts/emails while I was away. The trip was a huge success, and the folks in Michigan were already asking when I’m coming back even before I started home. It’s always good to know that the message connected with people. Read More
7/20/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on July 20th, 2024
Good evening LifePoint family,I apologize that this email is coming to you so late on Saturday, but I’ve been burning the candle at both ends this week. Since last Sunday night, I’ve done 4 BRR presentations and a “Myth of Separation of Church and State” presentation on Wednesday night. I have literally been all over Michigan and I believe I have been able to plant good seeds that will produce muc... Read More
7/12/2024 Message from Dan
by Val Tharp on July 11th, 2024
Hello LifePoint family,I wanted to remind you that I will be leaving Friday, July 12, for an 8-day BRR speaking tour in Michigan. For a number of years, we have been working with pastors up there, and during this time they have established a strong Liberty Pastors network which is gaining momentum. We have been trying to find a time for me to travel to Michigan and help with their efforts. This is... Read More
7/6/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on July 6th, 2024
Good Saturday afternoon LifePoint family,Sorry this is going out so late. My life has been on fast play this week.Just a few quick reminders:1. Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic is still doing an incredible job and needs our assistance. If you are able, you can give a special offering to them through the church and we’ll see that they get it. Just make certain you note that the offering is intended f... Read More
6/29/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on June 29th, 2024
Good morning LifePoint family,A special thank you to those of you who met at Phyllis Austin’s house for the LifeBody (Body Life) workday last Saturday. I’m told the work is almost finished. I appreciate your labors and I know Phyllis appreciates it. Thanks again to Don and Julie Workman for helping to coordinate this effort.Also, thank you for your recent giving to different needs we have tried to... Read More
6/21/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on June 21st, 2024
Hello LifePoint family, I hope everyone is having a great week. Congratulations to all of the “true” conservatives who were victorious in last Tuesday’s elections. Don’t forget to continue to pray for and support those who will have to be in a runoff later this August. Here are some items of importance this week: 1. Our BodyLife Ministry is meeting at Phyllis Austin’s home at 1521 One Creek Dr, ... Read More
6/15/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on June 15th, 2024
Good Saturday morning LifePointers,A big thank you to everyone who attended the Black Robe presentation last Sunday evening and for those who invited others to attend. We had approx. 300 in attendance and enjoyed a great evening together.In case you did not hear, Sunday morning/night you all exceeded our goal of $10,000 for the special Body Life offering by giving an extra $10,000. The total given... Read More
6/10/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on June 10th, 2024
Good afternoon LifePoint family,Very few times am I at a loss for words - but this is one of those times.As you know, because of the needs of a particular family in our church, I had asked you all to consider giving a special offering to our Body Life Ministry. I making that request, I had hoped we could reach the goal of $10,000.I am overjoyed to tell you that we not only reached that goal, we ex... Read More
6/9/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on June 8th, 2024
Hello LifePoint family,Sorry for getting this newsletter out late to you. Here are a few things you need to remember:First - In my Pastor’s Class, I will continue the new series we started last week on the Millennial Reign of Jesus.Second - in our worship/preaching service we will continue our message series entitled, “Experiencing God,” with part 4 in the series - “God is at work all around you ... Read More
6/2/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on June 1st, 2024
LifePoint family,Here are a few items you’ll want to know about:1. Several of our members had surgery this week. In each instance, everything went well. However, they would appreciate your prayers. In fact, pray for all who are struggling with numerous other challenges. If you have their contact info, send them a quick text or give them a call. 2. We have a few folks in our fellowship who need... Read More
5/25/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on May 25th, 2024
Good morning LifePoint family,I apologize for this email coming a little later than usual, but this week was incredibly busy for us. That said, I hope you’ve had a great week and are looking forward to a wonderful time at LifePoint this Sunday.Because this is Memorial Day weekend, several of our folks will be traveling so be in prayer for them. We also have many who are either battling with physic... Read More
5/17/2024 Message from Dan
by BRR Ministry on May 17th, 2024
Hello LifePoint family,I hope you’re having a great week. Here are a few things you need to remember:First – we will be voting to approve the proposed LifePoint constitution and by-laws this Sunday morning, May 19, during Bible study time at 10:00 am. Right after the vote, we’ll continue with our summary study of the Book of Daniel. May 26 (during Bible study time at 10:00 am), Gary Davis will pr... Read More
Love of Labor (by Daniel Fire)
by Val Tharp on May 14th, 2024
LOVE OF LABOR:They Came With LoveRolled Up Their SleevesHeard Of A SisterIn Dire NeedOver Grown TreesBoards And TiresA Lot Of DebrisSome Burned In A FirePreacher On TractorDumps Limbs On A BlazeLike Casting SinsOn Sunday He PraysChainsaws Are BuzzingTo See This Is SomethingHow Can This Not BeIf We Didn’t Do NothingOld And YoungAll Chipping InYard Looking BetterBlessed Seeing Her GrinThis The DayTh... Read More