ON THE MOVE
Reggie (wife Leslie) Bridges new as pastor Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. He comes from First Baptist Zachary.
Matthew Smith resigns as Minister of Students and Education at New Zion Baptist Church in Covington to pastor Hebron Baptist Church, Bush. He starts at Hebron on Dec. 8.
LAGNIAPPE
First Baptist Church, Minden: A Christmas Night of Praise featuring Celebration Choir and Orchestra, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.; Sounds of Christmas featuring Keyboards at Christmas and Celebration Orchestra, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Journey to Bethlehem – A Christmas Experience, Dec. 7 beginning at 6 p.m. & Dec. 8 beginning at 4 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 225.665.6278. Pastor: Joe Alain.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, DeRidder: ‘That Night in Bethlehem’ is a drive-through nativity experience, Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-15 and Dec. 20-22. For more information, call 337.463.6611.
First Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Annual Christmas Tea “The Ultimate Gift, Dec. 7, 2- 4 p.m. Speaker: Judie Jackson, Women’s Ministry Professor at NOBTS, and May Jo Castell. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 985.386.3075. Pastor: David Cranford.
First Baptist Church, Zwolle: Repeating the Sounding Joy Christmas Musical presented by the FBC Zwolle choir under the direction of Stan Davis, Dec. 8, 10:30 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Penfield.
First Baptist Church, St. Rose: All Ladies Christmas, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Pastor: Jim Kultau.
Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: The Star Still Shines presented by Fair Park Adult & Children’s choirs, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. followed by the annual church-wide Christmas reception. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Remember … A Christmas Musical, Dec. 14, 6 p.m.; Dec. 15, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Carols and Keys, Dec. 8, 6 p.m.; Journey to the Manger Christmas Musical, Dec. 15, 6 p.m.; Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
First Baptist Church, Baker: Christmas Dinner Theater will feature ‘The Glory of Christmas’ presented by the FBC Baker Sanctuary Choir, Dec. 8, 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person and the ribeye steak dinner will be prepared by Chef Craig Smith. For more information, call 225.775.0520. Pastor: Gary Richerson.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: 2014 Honduras Jewelry Fundraiser. Place order by Dec. 10 to receive by Christmas. Orders can be placed at www.925silvercatalog.com, vendor code – NAN90076. Fifty percent of proceeds will benefit the church’s mission trip to Honduras. For more information, call Melinda Rodgers at 318.332.7746 or visit Melinda on Facebook for products and orders.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: FBC DeRidder Living Christmas Tree presents ‘Looking For Jesus’, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. and Dec. 15 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are free but required because of seating and are available in the church office. For more information, call 337.463.9047. Pastor: Lindsey Burns.
First Baptist Church, St. Francisville: An Out-of–The-Box Christmas performed by the Children’s Choir, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Joel Williams.
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe: Christmas Unplugged, a Christmas musical with a twist presented by the worship choir and drama team, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. Pastor: Randy Burdeaux
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany will present ‘A Living Christmas Tree’ Dec. 15-17. Performances will be at 2:30 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 16-17. Music Director: Dennis Walker. Pastor: Joe Dunn.
First Baptist Church, Sulphur: A special dinner theatre production ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’, Dec. 13-15, 6:30 p.m. in FBCS Family Life Center. Tickets are $7 each. For tickets or more information call, 337.527.5231.
First Baptist Church, St. Rose: ‘A Christmas Special’, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m., followed by Christmas banquet and Christmas Toys Giveaway to children. Pastor: Jim Kultau.
Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Special Night of Worship, Dec. 22, 6 p.m. presented by the Worships Arts Ministry of Hebron. It will feature music from The One Way Singers, The Music Makers, The Young Musicians, and The Bells of Hebron.