COMINGS AND GOINGS
-Joe David Smith resigns as pastor at Doyle Baptist, Livingston.
-Freddie Arnold new as Associate Associational Missions Coordinator of Eastern Louisiana Baptist Association.
-T. J. Bordelon resigns as pastor at Green Oak Baptist, Merryville.
-Tommy Shipp retires as pastor of First Baptist, French Settlement.
-Walter Mangham, retired minister of music, died June 26. He served First Baptist, Monroe for 32 years.
-Inez Weatherford, wife of retired pastor Claude Weatherford, died June 24. She is survived by her husband, a daughter and son.
-Glenmora Baptist has 100 1991 edition Baptist Hymnals available; call Chad Foster at 318.452.7373.
-Pastor at Green Oak Baptist, Merryville; send resumes to Pastor Search Committee, PO Box 476, Merryville LA 70653.
-Bi-vocational Director of Music at First Baptist, Jonesboro; call 318.259.4467 or send resume to First Baptist Church, 500 S. Cooper Ave., Jonesboro LA 71251; Attention: Director of Music Search Committee.
-PLAIN DEALING – Salem Baptist: 165th Homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, July 12; Leslie Creek, speaker; 12 p.m. lunch; 1 p.m. Brad Mount, guest singer; R. W. Brown, pastor.
-JONESBORO – McDonald Baptist Church: 71st Homecoming 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19; B.K. Miller, speaker and Jerry Standley, guest music director; lunch following services; Ronnie Sanders, pastor.
-JENA – Magnolia Baptist: Dedication Service 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12; Byron Norris, speaker; Byron Beauboeuf, pastor.
-DELHI – First Baptist: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12; 7 p.m. Monday, July 13 through July 15; Lyndon Longoria, evangelist; Richard Ainsworth, worship leader; Mickey Bounds, pastor.
-WEST MONROE – Northeast Association: Retired Ministers/Wives Fellowship at Shoney’s 11:15 a.m. Thursday, July 9; Pastor/Staff Fellowship at Ouachita 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 20; Jerry Price, director of missions.
-ELTON – First Baptist: Faith Writer’s Commissioning Service 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19; Keith Mannuel, speaker; Pat Thomas, pastor.
-DENHAM SPRINGS – Hebron Baptist: Hunter Erwin in concert 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19; Joe Alain, pastor.
-LIVINGSTON – Colyell Baptist: Brent Vernon in concert with special guest appearance by Sam; 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11; Bill Hollifield, pastor.
-RUSTON – Cook Baptist: Boys’ Fishing Trip 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11; Calvary’s Got Talent 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12; Sports Camp Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16; Single Encounter Potluck Sunday, July 19; Girl’s trip 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21; Mike Holloway, pastor.
-HAYNESVILLE – First Baptist: James W. Bailey Memorial WEE Care Golf Tournament Saturday, July 11; Shelby Cowling, pastor.
-OAK GROVE – First Baptist: Festival of Hope Pre-crusade Rally at Thomas Jason Lingo Building 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12; Carl Gulde, pastor.
-FARMERVILLE – First Baptist: Concord-Union Association Church Leadership Planning Conference and supper 6 p.m. Monday, July 27; call 318.225.9030 to register before July 22; Barry Joyner, pastor.
-TOLEDO BEND – Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministry Center Open House 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11; Mary Gore, resort missionary.
-WINNFIELD – First Baptist: The Family of God Gospel Singing for Senior Adults 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21; Senior Adult Trip to Washington, La. 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28; Stephen Laughlin, pastor.
-HAUGHTON – First Baptist: Women on Mission Job Corps Tour 9 a.m. Thursday, July 16; Heart to Home “Turn Around Party” 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11; Summertime MOM Time 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 13; Gevan Spinney, pastor.
-RUSTON – Temple Baptist: Temple Tour at Ruston Golf Club, lunch following 8 a.m. Saturday, July 11; Family Movie Night 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16; 1st – 6th Grade Sports Camp 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Monday, July 27; Rick Byargeon, pastor.
-BOGALUSA – First Baptist: Summer Sunday Evening Worship “Beloved Words” 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12 and July 19; Bob Adams, pastor.
-SULPHUR – First Baptist: Dove Brothers in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11; advance tickets $12; His School for Me Bible Study 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12; Family Movie Nights 8 p.m. Friday, July 24; David Holder, pastor.
-MINDEN – First Baptist: AARP Drivers Course Monday, July 20 & 21; Gulf Shores Family Beach Trip Sunday, July 26 through Thursday, July 30; Wayne DuBose, pastor.
-HOUMA – Mulberry Baptist: Children’s Music Camp Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24; musical Sunday, July 26; Steve Graves, pastor.
-SWARTZ – First Baptist: Miracle Monday Nights 7 p.m. Monday, July 13 Greg Clark, speaker; 7 p.m. Monday, July 20 Mark Sutton, speaker; Jeff Smart, pastor.
-OLLA – First Baptist: Providentials Quartet 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12.
-DEVILLE – Philadelphia Baptist: “In His Presence” Night of Worship 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12; Kingdom Bound Quartet 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19; Philip Robertson, pastor.
-BASTROP – First Baptist: John Frazier, Christian Jazz saxophonist, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12; love offering; Jim Ingram, pastor.
-OAKDALE – First Baptist: Beth Moore Bible study “Living Beyond Yourself-Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit” Monday, July 13; Michael McIntosh, pastor.
-WEST MONROE – Fair Park Baptist: Children’s Ministry Traveling Tuesdays 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14; 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21; Waymond Warren, pastor.
-WINNSBORO – First Baptist: Family Night Fellowship 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12; Church Swap with First Baptist, Wisner 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19; Troy Long, interim pastor.
-JONESBORO – First Baptist: Kid’s Summer Slam 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14; Charles Wesley, pastor.
-VIDALIA – First Baptist: Youth Power Lunch 11:45 a.m. Thursday, July 9 & 16; Annual Golf Scramble at Panola Woods Country Club 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11; Dan Glenn, pastor.
-WALKER – Judson Baptist: Walker Centennial Booth Friday, July 10 – 11; Church wide gathering at Camp Living Waters 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19; Freedom Celebration “Night of Praise” with Dennis Jernigan in concert 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26; “We will Worship” musical 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26; Merelin McCon, pastor.
-PONCHATOULA – First Baptist: Senior Adult Ministry Young at Heart 12 p.m. Monday, July 13; T. H. E. O. S. 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14; David Cranford, pastor.