By Staff, Baptist Message
ARRIVALS/DEPATURES
n Billy (wife Tommie) Pierce, new as interim pastor of First Baptist Homer.
n Temple Baptist Ruston, Jeremy Asher, new as Minister of Music. Pastor: Rick Byargeon.
n Nathan Jernigan, new as minister of music and outreach at Mulberry Baptist in Houma. Pastor: Steve Graves.
n Alan Miller, new as transitional pastor at Alto Baptist in Alton.
n Joshua Currie, new as associate pastor at Trinity Natchitoches. Pastor: George “Butch” Rogers.
n Boomer (wife Abbie) Cates, new as minister of youth at Crockett Point Baptist in Crowville/Winnfield. Pastor: Joe Senn.
n Rickey (wife Patsy) Robertson, new in June as pastor of Coldwater Baptist in Hagewood.
n Josh (wife Ashley) Currie, new as associate pastor and youth director at Trinity Baptist Natchitoches. Pastor: George Rogers.
n Tom Williams, resigns as minister of music and education from Ebenezer Baptist in Jonesboro. Pastor: Randy Lee.
n Wayne Gray resigns as pastor of First Baptist Ferriday.
n Wayne Sistrunk, new as pastor of Evergreen Baptist in Bernice.
n Bob (wife Suzanne) Jameson resigned as pastor of First Baptist Gibsland to be assistant director of the Jerusalem Prayer Center in Israel.
n A.R. “Pete” (wife Kathy) Tolbert, new as pastor of Calvary Baptist in Springhill. Roy Strother was interim for several months.
n Sue Brown, new as minister of music at First Baptist Ringgold.
n Colt Landreth, new as associate pastor of music and worship at Colyell Baptist. Pastor: Bill Holifield.
n A.W. Smart, new as pastor of Old Union Baptist in Shongaloo.
n Everett Geis Sr., new as interim pastor at Jamestown Baptist.
n Jerry Elgin, new as interim pastor at West Lake Baptist in Doyline.
n Don Woodard, new as interim pastor at Unity Baptist in Cotton Valley.
n Danny Worsham, new as worship leader at Natalbany Baptist.
n Tony Crosier, new as pastor of Eastern Heights Baptist in DeQuincy.
n Stuart Sumrall, resigned in June as pastor of First Slidell for missionary service in South America.
n Oscar Hoffmeyer Jr., LBC public relations director 1979-89, died July 28 in Waco, Texas.
Needed/Giving
n Mt. Gilead Baptist in Vivian seeks a pastor. Send resumes to Clyde Tyer, 9305 Hosston Rd, Vivian LA 71082.
n First Baptist in Cecilia needs to purchase or receive a church van. Contact Louis Charrier at 337.308.0336.
n First Baptist in Mandeville offers 100 titles of choir music – anthems, collections and musicals – for adult, children and youth choirs, available only until Aug. 24. Contact Worship Pastor David Watson at 985.626.3217 or 985.630.2229, or david@fbcmandeville.org, to arrange a time to go through the music. Pastor: Ken Schroeder.
Homecomings, Anniversaries, Revivals
n Mt. Vernon Baptist in West Monroe: celebrates 175th anniversary and homecoming weekend Aug. 18-19, with 2 p.m. Saturday fellowship, 4:30 p.m. fish fry; and 6 p.m. program with melodyettes concert. Sunday celebration starts with 9 a.m. Bible study and worship at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 19. Guest speaker: Steve Sallis; Music: the New Liberty Quartet. Pastor: Randy Burdeaux.
n Redemption Christian Center in Hammond celebrates its 25th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. Redemption was the first African American church in Chappapeela Baptist Association. Pastor: Curtis Bellazer.
n Red River Baptist in Benton celebrates its 163rd Anniversary/Homecoming at 10 a.m. Aug. 26. Speaker: Wayne DuBose; Music: Southern Grace Trio, followed by dinner on the grounds. Pastor: Mike David.
n Bethel Baptist in Colfax celebrates homecoming Aug. 26. Guest speaker: James Carson. Followed by a potluck meal in the family life center. Pastor: Carl Gulde.
n Occupy 2 Baptist in Pitkin celebrates 90th homecoming revival services at 7 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Guest speaker Friday: Wayne McIntyre of First Baptist Westlake; Saturday, Jeff James of Freedom Baptist. Music with Gerald Gates. Homecoming service at 10 a.m. Sept. 2 with Curt Iles. Pastor: Mike Evans.
n First Baptist in Hornbeck celebrates homecoming Aug. 19. Speaker: Bill Hines. Pastor: Jack Bell.
Church events/activities
n Mechanicville Emmanuel Baptist in Houma held a note-burning ceremony Aug. 5.
n First Baptist Ponchatoula offers a Beast Feast at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, and a Hunter Safety Course from 6-9 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, with lunch provided. Call 985.386.3075 to register. Pastor: David Cranford.
n Pine Grove Baptist in Pineville to host Actor Trevor Thomas at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Love offering.
n Parkview Baptist in Alexandria to host Dixie Echoes in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Pastor: David Shaw.
n Philadelphia Baptist in Deville to host Wayne Watson in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Pastor: Phillip Robertson.
n Highland Baptist in West Monroe to host Gordon Mote in concert at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Love Offering.
n Old Zion Hill Baptist in Independence to host a “4th Sunday” evening back-to-school service at 6 p.m. Aug. 26. Guest speaker: Carey Long; music: Nathan Sheridan.