By Staff, Baptist Message
ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES
Ron (wife Lauren) Ball: new as pastor of New Sharon Baptist in Husser, from Roxie Baptist Church in Roxie, Miss.
Joseph Ott, new as youth minister at Don Avenue Baptist in Denham Springs. Pastor: David Taylor.
Ken Spivey, new as interim minister of music at Don Avenue Baptist in Denham Springs. Pastor: David Taylor.
Jodie Williams, retires as music minister for 33 years at Temple Ruston. Pastor: Rick Byargeon.
Don Bassett, new as pastor of Mt. Calvary Independence.
Jared Flynn, new as worship minister at First Lacombe.
Jonathan (wife Amy) LaFleur, new as BCM director at Nicholls, from associate pastor of music and discipleship at Mulberry Houma.
Tim LaFleur, retiring after 20 years as BCM director at Nicholls.
Matt Taylor resigns as pastor of Conway Farmerville.
Jill (husband Claude) Crocker, new as children’s director of Gray Jefferson.
Danny Richardson, new as education director at Gray Jefferson.
Chanin (wife Mandy) Barker, new as music minister at Cross Point Bossier City.
Jacob Adaway, new as youth minister at Bethany in Bethany.
Kevin (wife April) Smith, new as interim pastor, Ferry Lake Oil City.
Roger Merritt, new as music interim at Waller Bossier City.
Micah (wife Donna) Fontenot, new as pastor at First Castor.
Needed/Giving
Mulberry Houma seeks interim and full-time minister of music. Pastor: Steve Graves.
Homecomings, Anniversaries, Revivals
New Zion Covington: Revival Jan. 15-18. Guest speaker: K. Blackard; Music: Toby Hughes. Pastor; Clark Stewart.
Church events/activities
First Zwolle: Christmas Eve Family Communion Service, 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, as “a time of quiet, loving reflection with just your family or small group of friends.” First Place 4 Health to start at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9. RSVP by email to marussell@bellsouth.net. Pastor: Brett Campbell.
Taylor Baptist, Taylor: Reason for the Season morning worship 10 a.m. Dec. 25. Pastor: Jimmy Eppinette.
Bethel Colfax: Christmas Candlelight communion service 9 a.m. Dec. 25. New Years Fellowship starts 6 p.m. Dec. 31. Pastor: Carl Gulde.
First Natchitoches presents its annual Princess Retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 28, including local mission projects. Cost: $40 students; $30 adults. www.fbcnatchitoches.net. Pastor: Thomas Rush.
Temple Ruston to host an IMB conference Jan. 25-26 to Embrace South Asia. “This is a great event for people who are trying to start missions partnerships in South Asia,” says Temple Ruston Missions Minister John King. Pastor: Rick Byargeon. Details:
http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1038180
Hillside Hammond: International Mission Study on London Jan 7 for children in grades 1-6. RSVP for lunch by Jan. 3 at office@ northshorebaptists.net or 225.567.5086. DOM: Lonnie Wascom.
Cotile Boyce: Watchnight service starts 7 p.m. Dec. 31. Chad Tingle in concert; love offering; meal follows concert. Pastor: Johnny Miller.