Compiled by Joanne Brechtel
COMINGS & GOINGS
Dwayne Rogers, new as interim pastor at Unity Baptist, Pineville.
Matt Surber, resigned June 6 from Istrouma, Baton Rouge.
Mark Sutton, retires July 18 from Brookwood Baptist, Shreveport.
DEATHS
DERIDDER – Don Hunt, 67, Beauregard Baptist Association director of missions, died June 11. He pastored a number of Louisiana churches during his 46 years of ministry. He is survived by his wife and and four daughters.
DEDICATIONS
SHREVEPORT – Woodridge Baptist: Educational Building dedicated Sunday, May 30; Floyd Davis, pastor.
ANNIVERSARIES
PROVENCAL – Harmony Baptist: Celebrated 145th Anniversary Sunday, June 13; Randy Olliff, pastor.
BAKER – First Baptist: Seventy-eighth Anniversary Celebration 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 27; Jay Avance, Jr., pastor.
RETIREMENTS
ADDIS – First Baptist: Retirement Reception/Celebration for Frank Stagg, 37 years as pastor, and wife Beverly, 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27.
HOMECOMINGS
JACKSON – First Baptist: 175th Anniversary and annual Homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, June 27; dinner on the grounds following service; Joe B. Nesom, pastor.
DEVILLE – Philadelphia Baptist: Homecoming 10 a.m. Sunday, June 27; John Roach, speaker; dinner on the grounds; Philly’s Got Talent Sunday, July 4; Philip Robertson, pastor.
WINNSBORO – New Zion Baptist: Homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, June 27; Alan Miller, speaker; Tommy Basco, pastor.
BAKER – First Baptist: Homecoming and Anniversary Celebration 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 27; Jay Avance, Jr., pastor.
WINNSBORO – Taylor Baptist: Homecoming 10 a.m. Sunday, June 27; Jerry Chapman, speaker; dinner on the grounds; Richard Henderson, pastor.
ASSOCIATION EVENTS
CHOUDRANT – Northeast Baptist Association: 4 Wheels 4 Him 8 a.m. Saturday, June 26; cost $20 per 4 wheeler; (location Mud Madness); call 318.322.6760 or 318.355.2690 for information; Jerry Price, director of missions.
CHURCH EVENTS
SHREVEPORT – Summer Grove Baptist: Golden Plus Celebration 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 27; Wayne DuBose, speaker 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 4; Rod Masteller, pastor.
MINDEN – North Acres Baptist Church: Senior Adult Fellowship 6 p.m. Thursday, June 24; Family Night Celebration 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1; A. W. Smart, interim pastor.
BLANCHARD – First Baptist: Kidz Choir Music Camp Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 2; First God and Country Day 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 4; Billy Crosby, interim pastor.
NATCHITOCHES – Trinity Baptist: Rent a Youth Fundraiser, Thursday, July 1; cell phone drive deadline June 30; Ron Thompson, pastor.
PONCHATOULA – First Baptist: Patriotic Celebration 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. Sunday, June 27; Young at Heart Picnic Monday, June 28; David Cranford, pastor.
HOUMA – Couteau Baptist: Dove Brothers in concert 7 p.m. Friday, June 25; Wayne Hunt, pastor.
ZACHARY – First Baptist: Veterans’ Walk of Honor Sunday, July 4; Reggie Bridges, pastor.
HAUGHTON – First Baptist: Yard Sale 100% Off 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26; Gevan Spinney, pastor.
BASTROP – First Baptist: “Homeland” patriotic Christian musical 10:15 a.m. Sunday, July 4; Jim Ingram, pastor.
DERIDDER – First Baptist: Fifth Annual Watermelon Festival/5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Benefit for Beauregard Christian Women’s Job Corps 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 26; Lindsey Burns, pastor.
BOGALUSA – First Baptist: MOPS Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 30; Bob Adams, pastor.
WEST MONROE – Highland Baptist: “We Hold These Truths,” patriotic mini-musical 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 27; Gordon Dean, pastor.
RUSTON – Temple Baptist: “Homeland,” patriotic program 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3; 10:15 a.m. Sunday, July 4; Rick Byargeon, pastor.
WINNFIELD – First Baptist: Music in the Round/Homemade Ice Cream 6 p.m. Sunday, June 27; Stephen Laughlin, pastor.
RINGGOLD – First Baptist: Patriotic Service and Barbecue luncheon, morning worship, Sunday, July 4; Ronnie Osborne, pastor.
OAK GROVE – First Baptist: Jerry Philley speaker 10:25 a.m. Sunday, June 27; Carl Gulde, pastor.
HODGE – Hodge Baptist: “From Sea to Shining Sea,” mini-cantata 10:45 a.m. Sunday, July 4; lunch following service; Norris Curry, pastor.
WINNSBORO – First Baptist: All-Church Dinner Sunday, June 27.
WEST MONROE – Fair Park Baptist: Park Kids Music Camp 9 a.m. Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1; Waymond Warren, pastor.
ST. FRANCISVILLE – First Baptist: Paul Robertson, speaker Sunday, June 27; Joe Ratcliff, pastor.
ALEXANDRIA – Parkview Baptist: Sam’s and Sal’s Red, White and Blue Party 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1; David Shaw, pastor.
RUSTON – Cook Baptist: “Homeland” musical morning worship, Sunday, July 4; Mike Holloway, pastor.
COUSHATTA – Fairview Baptist: Fourth Friday Fish Fry at Clara Springs Baptist Encampment 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 25; Matt Endris, pastor.
COLFAX – Bethel Baptist: Pine Ridge Quartet in concert and barbecue 5 p.m. Sunday, July 4.
JACKSON – First Baptist: Women on Mission visit to War Veterans Home Friday, June 25; Joe B. Nesom, pastor.
BAKER – First Baptist: “This is My Country” patriotic celebration at Baker City Park 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 4; Jay Avance, Jr., pastor.
DEVILLE – Philadelphia Baptist: Upward Basketball Camp Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1; Philip Robertson, pastor.
BASTROP – Greenacres Baptist: Fish Fry and Benefit Singing for Billy Vaughn, Bonita Baptist pastor 5 p.m. Friday, June 25; Eleventh Hour, Holly Ridge Boys, New Life Singers and Tim Post singing; cost $7 per plate; love offering; call 318.647.5307 or 318.823.2220 for information.