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An update from Cathy Fontenot: Her mom, Mrs Dot, will be going home today as soon as the discharge papers are completed.

With the rains expected to continue though the morning, our arena hasn't had a chance to dry. We will be rescheduling our Kids Play Day For April 14. Sorry about that, yall please come out then.

Prayers and Christian sympathy to the family of Don Lebleu. "Uncle Don" passed away quietly in his home with his family this morning following a long illness. When we get word about arrangements we will let everyone know.

An update from Cathy Fontenot about her mom: She had her stomach procedure yesterday to cauterize the blood vessels that were causing her to lose blood. Early this morning, she woke up throwing up, not wanting to eat or drink, and refusing her oxygen and breathing treatments. As of now, she's not wanting to wake up. The dr just went in and it's almost like she's sedated and they are trying to figure out why. They have not given her any medications that could cause this. They have done initial blood tests, urine tests, CT Scans, and X Rays and all have came back normal. The only thing they see is her white blood cell count is a little elevated which means there is an infection somewhere, but all the tests they have done so far do not show where it's at. They are continuing to run other tests to see what's going on, if they can find the cause of the infection, and if that's causing her mental state right now. It is a different dr then we had before and they seem to be doing everything they can at this time.

With the rain setting in for the night I want to remind everyone planning on coming out to our kids play day tomorrow that Open Gate is an outdoor arena. Your child's safety is important to us and we will not put anyone at risk if the ground conditions are too sloppy or slippery. We will have to see what the ground conditions are in the morning, please call 337-488-6616 before loading up for weather related updates. Thanks, Bro. Mark

Need to remind everyone that Open Gate is an outdoor arena and so we are subject to weather conditions. Please call 337-488-6616 for arena conditions before loading up if the weather is questionable.

Kids Play Day at Open Gate Arena! Sunday March 31 at 2:00pm. Barrels, Poles, Mutton Bustin, Calf and Steer Riding, and Lots more. Ages 5 - 15. Call 337-488-6616 for information. Open Gate Arena is located at 6636 Tom Hebert Rd Lake Charles, LA 70607

To Those Who Bring Small Children to Church: There you are at Worship. Your baby or toddler is restless. Perhaps even a little boisterous. You try to silence them, and nothing. You try to pacify them with food or toys, and nothing. Eventually, you resort to the last thing you wanted to do: you pick them up, and before a watching audience, you make the walk of shame out of the church. All the while you’re a little embarrassed, maybe a little frustrated too. You might even think to yourself, “There’s no point in coming to Worship. I get nothing out of it because I have to constantly care for my kid.” I want you - mothers and/or fathers - to know just how encouraging you are to so many. The elderly woman who often feels alone beams with a smile at the sight of you wrestling with your little one. She’s been there before. She knows how hard it can be, but she smiles because to hear that brings back precious memories. Seeing young parents and their small children brighten her day; she may have just received bad news about her health but seeing the vitality of young ones removes - if but for a moment - her fears. The older man who always seems to be grouchy notices you too. He’s always talking about how children in this day have no respect or sense of goodness. But he sees you - a young family - in church every week. Like clockwork, he can depend on the sight of you and your young family. You give him hope that maybe the Church isn’t doomed after all, because there are still young parents who love God enough to bring their restless children to Worship. Bring your children to church! If we don’t hear crying, the church is dying. As hard as it might be for you as a parent who’s half-asleep, keep on doing what you’re doing. You are an encouragement, and you’re starting off your children’s lives as you should. - Author unknown

Baptism N Burgers May 20,2018 Bradley & Terrance Fontenot

Not so easy!

The angel appears to the shepherds.

Ordinarily the leaders of Open Gate are very self disciplined and serious about the work of the kingdom. But every once and a while we really cut lose! From everyone at Open Gate please have a very merry Christmas

No horse sorting at the Area.

To everyone who has served, Happy Veterans Day.

There's A New Church in Town, And It Ain't Like Your GrandMa's Church. Open Gate Church's new Ranch House will be Open for Business on October 16 at 10:00. Y'all come and bring the kids.

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We are so proud of mission volunteers, and I know that Jesus is pleased

Video of our Graduating Seniors from Open Gate Church. We are so proud of every one!