Archives for January 2018
First Pineville updates facilities in time to host ECON 2018
By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer PINEVILLE – Just in time to host the 2018 Louisiana Baptist Convention Evangelism Conference, Jan. 22-23, First Baptist Church, Pineville, has completed Phase One of its largest building renovation effort since 1997. After two years of planning, the $5 million project started in 2015 has given a major facelift to every building on its campus during the first of several planned stages of construction and updates. Among the most notable improvements, so far, are the new carpet, lighting, pews and sound equipment in the worship center, which are complimented by renovated bathrooms and a bride’s room in the lobby area. New landscaping has been completed as well. But, other areas of the campus have seen improvements, too: The activities building received a new elevator and expanded restrooms; the fellowship hall was updated with a new stage, sound system, and lighting; the adult education building now has expanded restrooms; the children and preschool areas have new paint and flooring; there is a new playground; and, the church offices are renovated. Pastor Stewart Holloway said the congregation’s growth from their faithfulness to the vision humbles him. “From the moment we … [Read more...]
Frizzell’s passion for revival rooted in prayer, evangelism
By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer PINEVILLE – Gregory Frizzell believes the need for prayer and evangelism has never been more urgent than today. Moreover, he contends the time is now for Christ’s followers to rise up and ask God for a great revival and awakening to sweep across the United States – beginning in the hearts of each believer. “If programs, education, strategies and promotions could by themselves bring revival, we would have long since had the biggest in history,” Frizzell said. “The fact that true New Testament power must also be tied to fervent prayer and deep repentance is now abundantly clear. We are past being helped by quick general prayers and surface confession. The good news is that more and more are awakening to this reality.” Frizzell, whose ministry is based in Oklahoma City, Okla., will share more about his passion for revival during the final session of the 2018 Louisiana Baptist Convention Evangelism Conference, Jan. 22-23, at First Baptist Church, Pineville. He also will touch on the elements of an effective prayer life during the Senior Adult Luncheon at ECON 2018. Frizzell will be joined in the program by Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, and … [Read more...]
Experiences lead Tippit on powerful evangelistic journey
PINEVILLE – In 1970 much of the country was being torn apart by violent protests against the divisive Vietnam War, but in Monroe, Louisiana, revival was unifying the area with faith, hope and love. Only 25 people attended the first night of that February revival which was being led by Baton Rouge native Sammy Tippit at Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. But an area-wide movement quickly broke out. The scheduled five-day campaign had to be expanded into a three-week crusade, and, attendance exploded, necessitating a move to the Monroe Civic Center to accommodate the crowds. Importantly, thousands of lost souls were subsequently saved. “Pastor L.L. Morris was the only one praying at first and believed God was going to move mightily,” Tippit told the Baptist Message. “More of us joined him and a great prayer movement emerged, followed by many decisions by young people.” Tippit, who founded Sammy Tippitt Ministries based in San Antonio, Texas, will share more about how God has moved through mass evangelism events as part of his message at the 2018 Louisiana Baptist Evangelism Conference, Jan. 22-23, at First Baptist Church, Pineville. He will be joined in the program by Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, … [Read more...]
ECON 2018: Pray for the souls of Louisiana youth
By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer PINEVILLE – Churches throughout the state are encouraged to pray for a great harvest of souls of youth expected to attend the upcoming Student Night Jan. 22 at the Louisiana Baptist Convention Evangelism Conference. One of the first events for 2018 associated with the statewide Harvest initiative to “pray for every home and share with every person” in Louisiana, Student Night will feature a pre-session pizza party, a demonstration by the Real Encounter stunt team and music by Elevate, a travel band from Louisiana College. The main session, which will be live streamed, will feature Ray Jones and the Community Bible Church Praise Team of San Antonio, and, a message by Brent Crowe of Orlando, Fla. Jones is the brother-in-law of Wayne Jenkins, who is retiring as Louisiana Baptists’ director of evangelism and church growth, and Crowe is a vice president with Student Leadership University, which was founded by Southern Baptist evangelist Jack Strack. The pre-session will begin at 5 p.m. inside the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church, Pineville. Steve Maltempi, youth strategist for Louisiana Baptists, said Student Night is a continuation of a challenge to share Christ … [Read more...]
A prayer for His Church in 2018
By Steve Horn Psalm 67 As we begin 2018, it seems appropriate to think upon a prayer to guide God’s church in 2018. The prayer that I want to show you today is a Biblical prayer. Rather than a prayer that we would pray for ourselves, this is a corporate prayer. Consider Psalm 67. May God be gracious to us and bless us; may he make his face shine upon us. Selah 2 so that your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, God; let all the peoples praise you. 4 Let the nations rejoice and shout for joy, for you judge the peoples with fairness and lead the nations on earth. Selah 5 Let the peoples praise you, God, let all the peoples praise you. 6 The earth has produced its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. 7 God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him. Some people see in these seven verses what is called a chiastic structure. That means that the first verse mirrors the last verse, the second verse mirrors the next to last verse, and the third verse mirrors verse 5. What remains (which in this Psalm is verse 4) serves as the most important line. Think of it as a bullseye. I want to put this Psalm, which is a prayer, in one … [Read more...]
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