By Staff, Baptist Message
ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES
n Wayne (wife Karen) Sistrunk, new as pastor of Evergreen Baptist in Bernice.
n Jason (wife Cheryl) Perault, new as music minister at Pineville Park Baptist in Pineville. Pastor Steve McAlister.
n Mike Edens, new as interim pastor at Hebron Baptist in Bush.
n Casey Williams, resigns as minister of youth and recreation at Temple Ruston.
n Jeremy Albright, resigns as minister of youth at First Winnfield.
n Tim Searcy, formerly a vice president at LC and a provost at NOBTS, is vice president of academic services at Brewton-Parker College in Georgia.
n Aaron (wife Jenna) Watson, new as family pastor at Springs of Grace in Shreveport, from Texas.
n Antonio (wife Shameka) Dixon, new as pastor of Steeple Chase Shreveport.
n Joe Bob Alexander, new as interim pastor of Providence Road Shreveport.
n Frank Eppinette, new as interim pastor of First Greenwood.
n Don Vaughn, resigns as music minister at First Benton.
n Waymon Beshea, new as associate pastor of North Keithville, from Mansfield Road.
n Adam Beach, pastor of Willow Point, resigns to move to Slidell as a church planter.
n Claude Crocker, resigns as youth pastor of Gray Baptist.
n Chad Glover, new as youth minister at First Bossier City, from Summer Grove.
Needed/Giving
n Mt. Gilead Baptist in Vivian seeks a pastor. Send resumes to Clyde Tyer, 9305 Hosston Rd, Vivian, LA 71082.
n Eola Baptist in Bunkie seeks a pianist for Sunday mornings. Contact Bill Housley at 318.346-4617.
n Allen Construction, which does a lot of church construction, has thirty 13’6” solid wooden church pews with cushioned seat, free. Contact Liz Allen at 318.728.3265.
Homecomings, Anniversaries, Revivals
n Mt. Vernon Baptist in West Monroe: celebrates 175th anniversary with Old Fashioned Day Aug. 5 (dress like ancestors did in 1837 or 1937) for 10:15 a.m. worship; Ben Waites in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 18: Fish fry and fellowship starts at 6 p.m. Aug. 19: Homecoming and anniversary celebration starts at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 19. Guest speaker: Steve Sallis; Music: the New Liberty Quartet. Pastor: Randy Burdeaux.
n Hebron Baptist Summerfield: Homecoming 10 a.m. Aug. 5, followed by lunch.
n First Baptist Church of Doyline, 88th Homecoming at 10 a.m. Sept. 9. Pastor: Ernie Nelson. Seewww.fbcdoyline.org for more information.
n First Baptist Minden: Senior Adult Ministries sponsors annual Revival and Mini-Chautauqua Aug. 5-8. “Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Challenges.” Evangelist: David Rains; Bible teacher: Argile Smith; Music: Jim Bob & Louverl Griffin. Seniors Pastor: Bill Crider. See www.firstminden.org or 318.371.4434.
n Conway Baptist in Marion: Revival 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5, and 7 p.m. Aug. 6-8. Evangelist: Paul Carter; Music: Ralph Vines; Pastor: Tony Campanale.
n Calvary Baptist Alexandria honors Gene Ortis for 30 years as education minister.
n Dry Creek Baptist Camp hosts Father/Daughter Friday Night Out at 5 p.m. Aug. 10 – cost: $7/each; and a men’s fish fry 2-5 p.m. Aug. 11. Speaker: Jerry Masters; Music: Mackey Willis. Love offering. Camp director: Todd Burnaman.
n Pinehill Baptist of Olla, 152nd Homecoming 11 a.m. Aug. 12. Speaker: David Hankins; Singer: Ben Waites; Pastor: David McGuffee.
Church events/activities
n Iglesia Bautista Cristo Redentor of Mandeville hosts “Fiesta Familiar” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 11, including concert, puppets, dunking booth, water slide, free food, competences, Walmart gift cards for Northshore Hispanics. Pastor: Humberto Medina.
n Tioga First Baptist in Pineville: Ben Waites in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 12. Love offering. Pastor: Tim Hisaw.