3rd Annual Freedom House Barbecue banquet Oct 7

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September 28, 2023

The ladies of Freedom House invite the community to come celebrate their success as they give their testimonies and everyone enjoys some great fellowship. This will be their 3rd Annual

Freedom House Adult and Teen Challenge Banquet and Graduation Ceremony and it will be held on Saturday, October 7 at 237 W. North Ave. in Checotah.

There will be door prizes, a silent auction and a catered dinner by Salt and Light BBQ from Spearman, TX.

Tickets are $25 per person. Doors open at 3 p.m. the event starts at 4 p.m. and tours start by 6 p.m.

The Master of Ceremonies is David Bright.

The theme this year is “The Dream – when you build it, they will come.” Freedom House is in the very first stages of building their Freedom Worship and Event Center and they are working to complete their vision.

For more information about sponsorship, donation or to purchase tickets call Julie at 918473-3462 or 918-8079913.

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