girls, and personal worship time. The $65 cost includes two nights lodging and all meals. Call 225.654.8168 or or 225.654.5065.
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary alumni are to gather Nov. 13 at Calvary Alexandria for a noon luncheon. Cost: $10/person. Additional information:www.nobts.edu/alumni.
EROS – First Baptist has set its homecoming for Sunday, Sept. 30. Singing is to commence at 10 a.m. J.W. Bunn is to be guest speaker. Those who can are asked to bring a covered dish. Elvin Wheelis is pastor.
WEST MONROE – In a change from recent years, Peniel Baptist plans to host its annual homecoming Oct. 21, rather than in September. Cary Kimbrell is to preach; Brothers in Christ are to bring the music. The church is seeking a pastor.
SHREVEPORT – A day-long Ladies Retreat is to take place Saturday, Sept. 29, at North Shreve Baptist. Guest speakers are to be Stephanie Holden and her daughters Elizabeth, Lydia and Lauren, from Meridian, Miss. They will be leading in a study of the Old Testament book of Ruth. The event, which also is to include singing and door prizes, is to begin at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast, and conclude with a 1 p.m. luncheon. Tickets: $10.
MANY – Siloam Baptist is to host the Sabine Association annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. Dennis Bignar, moderator; Wilton Anthony, host pastor, to preach annual sermon.
BATON ROUGE – Baptist Association of Greater Baton Rouge’s Fall Weekend Equestrian Camp is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 21, for campers in 4th through 6th grades. Becky Brown, worship leader at Judson Baptist Retreat Center. Cost: $110. Rodrick Conerly, director of missions.
BATON ROUGE – Baptist Association of Greater Baton Rouge’s Mother/Daughter Weekend Equestrian Camp is set for 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Oct. 28, at Judson Baptist Retreat Center. Daughters must be at least 6 years old; no age limit for moms. Cost: $145 per Mother/Daughter; $75 for additional daughter. Rodrick Conerly, director of missions.
JONESVILLE – Lismore Baptist is to host a hunter safety course 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28., supper provided, and 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 followed by a skeet shoot and archery tournament at 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at a cost of $5. There will be a $10 charge for skeet shoot or archery and $15 charge for skeet shoot and archery. Stan Wyant, pastor.
OAK GROVE – First Baptist is to host a luncheon at “The TeaPot Baptist Church” beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Nursery provided. Vivian Humphrey, speaker. Carl Gulde, pastor.
ELMER – New Hope Baptist’s 14th annual ladies conference will take place from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. Registration fee is $10. For more information call the church.
HAUGHTON – A Church Building Conference is to be held at First Baptist 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. Lunch is included. Gevan L. Spinney, pastor.
MINDEN – First Baptist Senior Adult Ministry is to have a booth at the Webster Parish Fair Oct. 9 – 13. Wayne DuBose, pastor.
JONESBORO – Ebenezer Baptist is to host the community/parish musical “Experiencing God” Thursday, Oct. 11. Tom Lee, minister of music; Randy Lee, pastor
BLANCHARD – First Baptist is to host “Brass Tacks of Cowboy Church Planting” seminar at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. A cowboy worship service is to be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 with awards for the best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. James Hill, pastor.
LAKE CHARLES – Open Gate Western Heritage Church invites all cowboy churches and ministries to a weekend of worship and adventure for a primitive camping experience at the Wolf Creek Hunt Club Campground near Jena. Friday, Sept. 28 through Saturday, Sept. 29. A trail ride and Dutch oven cook-off are to be included in the activities. For details contact Mark Stagg, pastor, at 337.488.6616.
NEW IBERIA – Highland Baptist is to hold a deacon retreat at Acadian Baptist Center, Friday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 6. David Denton, pastor.
ALEXANDRIA – Calvary Baptist is to host a Deacons’ Golf Tournament, Monday, Oct. 15 at Alexandria Golf and Country Club to raise funds for one of its ministries. Warren Morris, contact person; David Brooks, pastor.
WOODWORTH – Louisiana Baptist Convention Ministers’ Wives’ Retreat is to be held at Tall Timbers Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 11.
LAFAYETTE – The South Louisiana Sunday School Connection is to be held at 9 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at First Baptist. Cost is $20. Allan Taylor, speaker. Steve Horn, pastor.
HOUMA – Christ Baptist is to host the Bayou Baptist Association Music Festival, Friday, Oct. 5. The Southern Plainsmen are to be featured.
MONROE – The Fall Food Roundup is now in progress statewide for the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. Requested items include canned and dry goods as well as cleaning supplies. Specific items are listed on the web site at www.lbch.org, as is a schedule of daily pickups at churches throughout the state. Perry Hancock is executive director.