By JOANNE BRECHTEL, Administrative Editor
DEVILLE – Philadelphia Baptist: “The Invitation” Christmas presentation 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; Philip Robertson, pastor.
VIDALIA – First Baptist: “A Casual Christmas” featuring David Taylor; Tuesday, Dec. 14; Bill McCullin, pastor.
MINDEN – First Baptist: Holiday luncheon for single senior adults 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13; Christmas caroling 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Leland Crawford, pastor.
MANY – First Baptist: Adult Christmas musical 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19.
WEST MONROE – Ridge Ave. Baptist: “He is Born, Child Divine” Christmas Choir cantata 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; annual Christmas day service 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 25; David Brown, pastor.
LAKE CHARLES – Sale Street Baptist: “A Christmas Prayer” musical drama 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12.
WINNSBORO – First Baptist: “How Far is it to Bethlehem?” children’s musical 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; reception to follow; “The First Noel” adult choir musical 10:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; “Jon and Friends” musical program 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Craig Beeman, pastor.
ALEXANDRIA – Parkview Baptist: Adult Christmas music presentation 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; David Shaw, pastor.
BAKER – First Baptist: Down East Boys in concert 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; love offering; Jay Avance, pastor.
BERNICE – First Baptist: “One Small Child” Christmas cantata 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Charles Malone, pastor.
WINNFIELD – First Baptist: “Go Tell It!” Christmas musical featuring combined choirs of First Baptist and First United Methodist 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; Christmas handbell concert 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Candlelight Christmas Eve service 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24; Stephen Laughlin, pastor.
NATCHITOCHES – Trinity Baptist: Handbell choir program 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; “Angels We Have Heard” children and adult choir program 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Ron Thompson, pastor.
BOGALUSA – First Baptist: Christian Fine Arts Academy winter recital 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16; Snow Night 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Bob Adams, pastor.
MILTON – First Baptist “Hark the Herald” performance 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12.
DENHAM SPRINGS – Hebron Baptist: Youth progressive dinner 5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; Happy Birthday Jesus Party 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; caroling 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Joe Alain, pastor.
SLIDELL – Calvary Baptist: Ladies breakfast 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; fundraiser breakfast 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Christmas fellowship 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; children’s party 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Youth Christmas party 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17.
BLANCHARD – First Baptist: Deacons and Wives’ Christmas dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; “Back to the Manger” Children’s musical 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; Church-wide Christmas party 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; CDC program 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16; Bells of Praise handbell concert 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Candlelight Christmas Eve service 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24; Doug Allen, pastor.
PLAQUEMINE – Bayou Plaquemine Baptist: “Star of Wonder” children’s Christmas presentation 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; “Let There be Light” Christmas presentation 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Kenneth Austin, pastor.
ZACHARY – First Baptist: “The Christmas Song” presentation 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; Reggie Bridges, pastor.
HAUGHTON – First Baptist: Youth hayride/Poinsettia delivery 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15.
DENHAM SPRINGS – Amite Baptist: Breakfast in Bethlehem preschool family event Saturday, Dec. 11; “Night of Christmas Praise” Sunday, Dec. 19.
DRY CREEK – Dry Creek Baptist: Senior adult luncheon 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14.
RUSTON – Cook Baptist: “Camel Lot” presented by Kid’s Praise 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; Christmas special presented by Ceaseless Praise, PSALMS, Kid’s Praise 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; Widow/Widowers banquet 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20; Christmas Eve service 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24; Mike Holloway, pastor.
OAK GROVE – First Baptist: Children’s Christmas Nativity and FBC students at Christmas 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12; Christmas potluck dinner 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15; Christmas Adult Choir cantata 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; caroling hayride 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22; Candlelight Lord’s Supper 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26; Alan Miller, interim pastor.