ALEXANDRIA – Emmanuel Baptist’s Heritage Club is to host Theron Jones of the Central Louisiana Red Cross as guest speaker at the 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, meeting. A First Aid and CPR Training course is set for 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Pre-registration is required. Chris Thacker is pastor.
BATON ROUGE – A trip to Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is set for Friday, Oct. 26, by First Baptist. Burn Page is pastor.
BATON ROUGE – A Fall Family Gathering was held at Broadmoor Baptist, Sunday, Oct. 21. A Men’s Fall Prayer Breakfast is set for Saturday, Oct. 27. Major Stephen Long of the Baton Rouge Salvation Army is to be the guest speaker. Reservations are needed for the event. Children three years – 5th grade are to participate in the church’s Trunk or Treat at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. All children and adventuresome adults are encouraged to wear non-scary costumes and prizes are to be awarded for best adult costumes.
DENHAM SPRINGS – Hebron Baptist is to conduct a “Fall Distribution Blitz” and “Prayer Walk” in area neighborhoods at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Packets will contain a fall festival flyer, Upward Basketball and Cheerleading form and church services/information brochure. Joe Alain is pastor.
HAUGHTON – First Baptist is to host an American Red Cross Community Health Fair at 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27. Flu and pneumonia shots are to be given. Senior adults are to participate in the State Fair Day for senior adults. Monday, Oct. 29. Gevan Spinney is pastor.
DRY CREEK – A Church Staff Couples’ Retreat is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 through 12 noon Saturday, Oct. 27. Leaders are Jim and Darla Gilbert. Cost is $60 per couple if lodging and $45 per couple if commuting. Call 337.328.7531 to register.
BATON ROUGE – CrossPoint Baptist’s 2nd Annual Ladies’ Tea “Be Still and Know” is set for 10:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Christian recording artist Erin O’Donnell is to be featured. Tickets are $11. Landon Dowden is pastor.
WINNSBORO – Oak Grove Baptist is to host its First Annual Missions Festival at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Live concerts, moon walks, games, prizes, food and fun for the whole family are advertised. Admission is free. Food and game prices will vary. A Bible Land Tour is set to begin at 6 – 8 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 31. Cory Bruce is pastor.
HAMMOND – Minister Appreciation Sunday is set for Oct. 28 at First Baptist. Jim Lancaster is pastor.
SULPHUR – First Baptist is to present “Redeemed” at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, and 10:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. The combined Worship and Agin’ Cajun choirs with the Mike Speck Trio are to be featured. No admission; love offering taken. David Holder is pastor.
BELLE CHASSE – First Baptist’s 40-member children’s choir has set its musical performance, “Jailhouse Rock” for 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Admission is free. Richard Strahan is minister of music.
PONCHATOULA – First Baptist is sponsoring an all new live drama, “Last Chance” at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, Oct. 28 – 31. Free admission. Johnny Presley is associate pastor.
TIOGA – Flu shots for Tioga First Baptist seniors are to be given at the Ball Senior Citizens Center at 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29. David Cranford, pastor.
DEVILLE – Adult flu and pneumonia shots are to be given 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Philadephia Baptist. Flu shots are $25 and pneumonia shots are $45. There is no charge to recipients with Medicare Part B and other Medicare Advantage programs. Philip Robertson is pastor.
TIOGA – Faith Baptist has started a helping hands ministry which is to help with minor household repairs, cleaning projects or yard problems for single moms, widows, senior adults or anyone with a special needs situation. Clark Palmer is pastor.
HAMMOND – Minister Appreciation Sunday is set for Oct. 28 at First Baptist. Jim Lancaster is pastor.
BOGALUSA – Superior Avenue Baptist has announced a Rededication of Ourselves, Our Families, Our Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Dinner on the grounds to follow. Clay Norwood is pastor.
MORGAN CITY – A Gumbo Cookoff is set for Sunday, Oct. 28 at First Baptist. Proceeds from the fundraiser are to benefit the Children’s Department summer camp participants. Categories of entries are seafood, okra, most imaginative, and chicken-sausage. A fall festival is also planned for 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Featured activities include inflatables, dunking booth and karaoke. David Willoughby is pastor.
WEST MONROE – McClendon Baptist needs fifty dozen cookies and $225 for its KAIROS Prison Ministry by Wednesday, Oct. 31. Call Jana Witty at 318.387.4502 for information. Rick Crandall is pastor.
WEST MONROE – Edgewood Baptist has planned a Halloween Outreach for Wednesday, Oct. 31. Ministering volunteers have been preparing for the outreach each Wednesday evening as they attended several sessions of a Relational Witnessing Workshop. Rusty Grant is pastor.
MONROE – North Monroe Baptist has adopted The Harmony House project as one of its 40 Days of Community home groups. The church is asking assistance in helping to furnish cubicles. Items needed are nightstands, side tables, small lamps, comfy chairs, rugs, mirrors and framed pictures. Bill Dye is pastor.
MINDEN – First Baptist WMU is sponsoring a “Come ‘n Go” WorldCrafts party 1:30 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the home of Zack and Mary Nell Woodard. It is to feature the work of talented native artisans from exotic cultures. Judy Hathorn is WorldCrafts coordinator; Cindy Walker is WMU Director. Wayne DuBose is pastor.
BATON ROUGE – Judson Baptist is assisting in the sponsorship of a 500-mile bicycle ride for missionary Tom Higginbotham, which is to benefit a heart language project of the Bilala people. A jambalaya benefit is set for Amber Mayes, Friday, Nov. 2. Merelin McCon is pastor.
KENTWOOD – First Baptist is participating in the Adopt an Annuitant program, which ministers to retired ministers and wives or widows of ministers with a monthly contribution. Joey Miller is pastor.
NEW IBERIA – Highland Baptist announces The Great Chili Challenge IX set for 10 – 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at New Iberia City Park. A golf tournament is set for 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Squirrel Run. David Denton is pastor.
VIDALIA – The 12th Annual Delta Women’s Conference at Riverside Baptist is set for 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Cheryl. E. Turner of Sparrow’s Nest Ministries is to speak. Music is to be by the Harrigil Family and praise and worship led by Pat Doughty.
SULPHUR – First Baptist’s Fall Women’s Retreat is set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 – 3 at Dry Creek Camp. The theme is Real Women, Real Life, Real Passion with speaker Rebecca Hughes. Cost is $55. Contact Deborah Holder at 527-5231 to register.
LEESVILLE – East Leesville has set its Arts and Crafts Show for 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Gumbo dinners are available for $5. Gil Arthur is pastor.
FALL FESTIVALS
HOUMA – Mulberry Baptist’s children’s fall party is set for 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Costumes are encouraged. Steve Graves is pastor.
BAKER – First Baptist is set to have a maze as part of their fall festival activities at 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Youth of the church are creating and running the maze. Dennis Allen is pastor.
NEW IBERIA – Highland Baptist’s festival is set for 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Booths and inflatables are to be featured.
NATCHITOCHES – A Harvest Hullaballoo at Trinity Baptist is set for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. A men’s chili cook-off is a featured activity. Participants are request to wear fun costumes.
Ron Thompson is pastor.
WEST MONROE – The Wild Wild West is to be the theme of Ridge Avenue Baptist’s fall festival set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the church fellowship hall. Park at the back of the church. David W. Brown is pastor.
LAKE CHARLES – Brittni Lea Ward is to perform in concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at
Sale Street Baptist. The church’s harvest festival and trunk or treat is set for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.
VIDALIA – First Baptist needs men and children to enter the cake decorating contest for Trunk-R- Treat set for 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, as well as vehicle volunteers. Participants for the 2006 event numbered over 1,000. Dan Glenn is pastor.
WINNSBORO – First Baptist’s s trunk or treat event is to feature a church-wide cookout and hayride and is set for 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Harry Boyd is pastor.
DEVILLE – Hallow Him ’07 is set for Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Philadelphia Baptist. Advertised as a family fun event, Ventriloquist John Yates is to perform. Philip Robertson is pastor.
ALEXANDRIA – Parkview Baptist’s fall festival is set for 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, with a gumbo cook-off, food, games and prizes. The “Canton or Bust” first Monday Trade Days trip is set for 6 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3. David Shaw is pastor.
MONROE – First Baptist’s family fall festival event is to feature a live remote of the 88.7 The Cross in addition to games, food, door prizes and treats to include cotton candy and snow cones. Alan Miller is pastor.
JONESBORO – The 3rd Annual Pumpkin Festival of Ebenezer Baptist is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Suzonne Franks is coordinator of the event. Randy Lee is pastor.
LEESVILLE – Hayrides, pony rides, karaoke and costume contest are some of the treats in store for East Leesville Baptist’s fall festival participants. Bonnie Brochhausen, Angel Blakeney, Susan Swofford and Aundrea Hasty are coordinators. Gil Arthur is pastor.
BASTROP – First Baptist is to hold a “Kids Church” party at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Mr. Scarecrow vs. Kids, a pie pitch and scarecrow race are to be included in the activities. Jim Ingram is pastor.
WEST MONROE – A Fall Fun Fest is set for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Fair Park Baptist. A candy drive for the fun fest is being held with the Sunday school class which collects the most weight in candy (chocolate candy awarded double points) to be treated to a free breakfast.
WINNFIELD – A Judgment House production, “Web of Lies,” is to be presented at First Baptist Oct. 21, 24, 27, 28 and 31. The presentations will start at 6 p.m. and every 15 minutes until 8 p.m. a new group will start through.
PRAIRIEVILLE – Live gospel music by the Harrells and Sacred Harmony are to be featured at the 2nd Annual Fall Festival of Broussard Grove Baptist. Admission is free. Free food, game booths, inflatable games and a cake auction are planned for the 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, event. Debra Hull is children’s director. Charles Marceaux is pastor.
BATON ROUGE – Future Hollywood starlets are invited to walk down the red carpet dressed as a favorite movie character at the Treats, Etc. event at Jefferson Baptist at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Tommy French is pastor.
DENHAM SPRINGS – Amite Baptist is sponsoring a walk-through drama, “The Choice,” which is set for 5 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.
JONESBORO – A family fall festival is set for 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at First Baptist.Charles Wesley is pastor.
JONESVILLE – First Baptist announces its fall festival in the church gym for Wednesday, Oct. 31. Marshall Douglas is pastor.
LONGVILLE – The children’s fall festival of First Baptist is set for 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. A costume contest and hayride are to be part of the festivities. Stuart Graves is pastor.
SLIDELL – Grace Baptist is to be site of a fall festival at 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. A space walk, hayride, food and candy are planned for the event. Bob Heustess is pastor.
BOGALUSA – Superior Avenue Baptist announces its annual fall festival to be at 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event is a Halloween-alternative with the community invited. Clay Norwood is pastor.
HOMER – First Baptist has set its Trunk or Treat for 5 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.
HAMMOND – A fall festival is planned for 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at First Baptist.Information about the church and tracts are to be handed out along with candy. Jim Lancaster is pastor.
DENHAM SPRINGS – Hebron Baptist is to conduct a “Fall Distribution Blitz” and “Prayer Walk” in area neighborhoods at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Packets will contain a fall festival flyer, Upward Basketball and Cheerleading form and church services/information brochure. Joe Alain is pastor.
ZACHARY – First Zachary has set its fall family festival for 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Tim Gaines, magician, is to entertain. Participants are requested to wear happy and friendly costumes. A bag of wrapped candy and a can of food for World Hunger are to be collected. Reggie Bridges is pastor.
BATON ROUGE – Broadmoor Baptist’s night of trunk or treat is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.Children and adventuresome adults are encouraged to wear non-scary costumes with prizes awarded for the best adult costumes.
PINEVILLE – Pineville Park Baptist’s children’s enrichment team is to sponsor a church-wide fall festival at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. The church is asked to contribute candy, trinkets, money and cakes. Gregory R. Carroll is pastor.
BLANCHARD – First Baptist is hosting the annual fall fest at 3 – 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. A car show is an added feature for this year’s event. James Hill is pastor.
SHREVEPORT – Trunk or Treat at Pinecroft Baptist is set for 6 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Balloon sculpturing by clowns Ce-Ce and Gabby is to be part of the event. Marty Wright is pastor.
LAKE CHARLES – A harvest festival is set for 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Boulevard Baptist. Toys and candy are to be distributed. The church’s senior adult ministries are to assist with the event.
ZWOLLE – Fall Fun Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 28, following morning worship at First Baptist. Brett Campbell is pastor.
HOUMA – Christ Baptist has set 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 for its fall festival. Games, treats and food are free. Garland Reed, Jr. is pastor.
LAFAYETTE – First Baptist’s Fall Fun Festival is set for 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event is for children sixth grade and below accompanied by parents. The free activities are to include horseback rides, hayride, maze, photo booth, face painting, carnival booths and fun jumps. Food will be available for purchase. Steve Horn is pastor.
DEVILLE – Longview Baptist Church annual ‘Fall Family Pickin & Grinnin’ is set for 5-8 p. m., Saturday, Oct. 27. Guest singers include Women of Praise, Brothers Redeemed, Jason & Tina McCorvey and the Red River Blue Grass band. Robby Poole is pastor.