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Amazed to see such a staff in such a small church? And there are other ministries not mentioned. Thank God that He has people who will step up and volunteer. Some are paid, most are not--unless you consider the eternal reward. And there is always room for more.
Pastor for over 10 years now David McCracken accepted Christ in a radical way. Within a short time after, he was youth pastor of a local church. From there, feeling the call of God into full time ministry, he stepped out in faith, and hasn't looked back. When he came to New Life Assembly they were running 9 members. The church is currently averaging about 100 on Sunday morning and eagerly looking for new people to come be part of the family. Cindy Higgins has been church secretary for over a year. She is married and the wonderful mother of three active boys, Jake who is in a band and married with two children, Josh and Sam. As church secretary she does about everything around the church. Ask anyone but her and they'll tell you.
Just finishing his degree from Southwest Assemblies of God, John is our new youth pastor. Coming Soon
Larry Roseberry (not pictured)and James Higgins (also our puppet ministry leader) are in charge of the Men's Ministry which normally meets the 3rd Saturday of every month. Larry has five children and runs the local grocery store. His assistant, James Higgins, works at Goodyear and also assists in the music ministry as a singer. He heads up the puppet ministry, helping kids learn how to bring God to the unreached.
Cathy Gates (Not pictured) is a wonderful leader of our women. Currently she is holding Thursday Night Bible study classes at Lynn Smith's house in Cache. She is a teacher at the local school in Cache and is a prayer warrior, seeking to lead women into a deeper relationship with Christ.
Cheryl Wolverton heads up a team of six leaders in Missionettes. She initiates and oversees training sessions with her leaders, plans outings, guest speakers that will enhance the children's knowledge of the future, trains the young girls for Fun Arts, including the sign language and plans fund raisers. Her volunteer job consists of many trips to church during the week and many hours of prayer. She has been a children's leader for over 25 years and continues to find this as her first love. Other jobs she has had include a former Intermediate Paramedic, Children's Church Pastor, Inner-City Bus Ministry, published author of Christian Fiction released in several oversees countries with around 1 million books in print. She does guest speaking on various subjects, is a professional web site developer. Her most important job, however, is being a mother and a wife. You can find her most days at church or at the youth facility she runs--unless her children (daughter) stops by or (son) come home from his college classes before supper!.
Steve Wolverton heads up a team of three in Royal Rangers. He has worked in various Royal Ranger programs since 1981. He enjoys working with the young boys and youth. He is also Christian Education Director and has served in various positions including usher. He assists in Angel Food ministry at a youth facility in town and works as a teacher with at-risk youth. He has worked also in bus ministry, Christian Cadets (similar to Royal Rangers), and has a degree in bio-chemistry. He has been married for over 25 years to the same woman.
Steve Wolverton (See Royal Rangers), along with secretary Thelma Jackson and Assistant Gail Dixon run our Christian Education Department. (See hospitality below)
Thelma Jackson and Gail Dixon are our hospitality team. Sister Thelma is a recent widow. She and her husband have served in the church for more years that most can count. They've seen over 24 pastors in this church, this last one being here more than 12 years now--thank goodness. She praises God for such a faithful man of God and makes sure that any and all who come in are greeted and made to feel at home. Her assistant, Gail Dixon, who grew up in Lawton Oklahoma, and she both prepare welcome baskets that they deliver to the new visitors houses.
An intercession warrior, Pattie Beemer, leads up the prayer team. Married more years than most, Pattie Beemer knows the power of prayer. On her watch she spends her evenings and nights in intercession, seeking the face of God. She keeps her phone by her side 24/7, ready to pray. Faithful, quiet, hold her own counsel, Pattie shakes the foundations of hell and is a formidable force that God uses.
Cindy Cullins, who has been teaching since the age of 12 is truly gifted and enjoys every single child who has crossed her path. Like the Missionette leader, she too started teaching at 12 years old and continues to teach to this day. She heads up Children's Church and has been at this same church for over 10 years. She plans Vacation Bible School each year and is in charge of BGMC. She works with preschoolers at the local school.
James Higgins; The beautiful Karen Jensen; Al Beemer; Mike Carrow; Steve Red Elk
LaDonna Red Elk volunteers her time with the youth and in the Manna Kitchen. She is a teacher at the local Christian School. Two beautiful children of her own, she knows how important it is to reach the unreached children of the community. Her gentle spirit and meekness is a draw and beautiful portrayal of Christ's love.
Josh is a freshman in high school. He is currently working to learn sound and Power Point for the church. Impetuous, he hits the ground running.
Carol McCracken has been involved in music for more than 25 years. She leads the music and monitors the sound team. She plans and carries out specials for Christmas, Easter and other minor performances during the year. As pastor's wife she is on call many days with her husband, but is also a school executive assistant in one of Lawton's Public schools. She has been that this church over 12 years.
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 I Am the vine, you are the branches... 
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