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Bethlehem Baptist Church has an amazing history that predates our city and even our state. November 16, 1907, Bethlehem Baptist Church was established in 1901. Outside their four walls this church has seen the best and worst of times, the good and the bad of American History, and more Oklahoma History. shepherds, but the spirit of Bethlehem Baptist remains the same—strong and powerful. There is a resounding strength within their walls, and the entire church knows their strength comes from Heaven; the power comes from God. 110 years shows a church that is resilient and a congregation with fortitude of human spirit. The only way this church is still standing after all those years is their faith and trust in a higher power. That faith has carried them thru the adversity and heartache of society to a peaceful knowledge that, no matter what, they will still stand. Since March 2009, Bethlehem Baptist Church has been under the leadership of Dr. Willie B. Smith, Jr. He is leading Bethlehem on a mission of fellowship, evangelism, and discovery (F.E.D.), the Body of Christ, so that when everyone is in position, the Body is in proper alignment. Pastor Smith is a superb leader who operates in a spirit of excellence. You can tell his faith is strong and it is necessary for it to be if he is going to pastor God’s people. strength to lead acknowledging that they are not “his people,” but God’s children. And if he follows God’s direction, God will see them through. Bethlehem does not believe in keeping their They have a strong community involvement that keeps getting stronger. They are family strong and unity driven. In fact, Pastor Smith says, “We do it better when we do it together.” The progress is evident. Bethlehem Baptist Church has withstood the test of time and have come so far there is no turning back now. And for 110 years old, they are moving forward quite well. Fellowship, Evangelism, and Discipleship Bethlehem Baptist Church, The House of Bread where souls are F.E.D 602 NW Arlington Avenue Lawton, OK 73507 580.355.7818 Web: bethlehembaptistchurchlawton.org <strong>OKIE</strong> MAGAZINE www.okiemagazine.com Page 8
FEBRUARY 2012 calendar of events Area Events Stephens County Coin Show February 10-12 Stephens County Fairgrounds, Duncan 580.255.3231 Be My Valentine Dinner & Dance February 10, 6:30 p.m. Simmons Center, Duncan Reservations 580.252.2900 x 240 Pre-Valentine Parent’s Night Out February 12, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Geronimo Elementary School Gym, Geronimo Contact HeatherGomez@martineer.net. Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma February 21, 6:30 p.m. Lawton Public Library Crime & Comedy: The Lighter Side of Murder & Misdemeanor One for the Money by Janet Evanovich with scholar Dr. Judy Neale. 580.581.3450 Funky Junk Flea Market February 25, 9 a.m. Great Plains Coliseum Annex, Lawton www.montagefestivals.com Lincoln: The Constitution and The Civil War Civil War NationalTraveling Exhibit February 29 - April 13, 10 a.m. Lawton Public Library 580.581.3450 Annual Oyster Fry March 31, 4 p.m. Prather Brown Center, Frederick 580.335.2126 Health & Wellness Give it a Tri Triathalon February26, 6 a.m. Simmons Center, Duncan 580.251.8844 Local Flavor Heart of OK Youth Rodeo February 4 & 5, 10 a.m. Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha 405.213.7790 or www.hoyra.com Oklahoma Horse Fair February 10-12 Stephens County Fairgrounds, Duncan 405.344.7298 or http://www.okhorsefair.com Jr. Livestock Show, Dinner & Silent Auction February 11, 6 p.m. Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha 405.224.2704 Southwest District Livestock Show February 15 - 18 Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha 405-222-3398 http://oklahomashowsteer.com/ swdistlivestockshow/index.html Grady County Jr Livestock Show February 27 - March 1 Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha 405.224.2704 or www.gradycountyfairgrounds.com Stephens County Jr. Livestock Show February 27 - March 3 Stephens County Fairgrounds, Duncan 580.255.3231 <strong>OKIE</strong> MAGAZINE www.okiemagazine.com Page 9
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