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Louisiana Notables

IN REMEMBERANCE

  • Jeffrey L. Woodrich, 57, passed away April 4. An accomplished carpenter, painter, and cabinet maker, the lifelong resident of Walker took those skills on the road when the Lord called him into the ministry. He and his wife started Louisiana Volunteer Mission Builders, which later turned into Jeffrey Woodrich Baptist Builders. He worked for the Louisiana Baptist Convention for 17 years as the associate and then Mission Builder Strategist building numerous church buildings across the state. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Erin Dawn Higginbotham Woodrich, his three sons, Toby Keith and wife Amanda and their two boys Jordan and Kyle; Cory James and his wife Sarah and their daughter Elena Belle; and Jeffrey Andrew Woodrich; his mother, Melba Janette Woodrich; his sister, Deborah Ann McMorris and husband Brett along with their two children Austin and Jenna.; his in-laws, Louis Lodney and Mary Higginbotham and sisters-in-law, Patricia and Tereasa Higginbotham. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Ernest “Woody” Woodrich and his grandparents, Ernest and Helen Woodrich and Toby and Ola Haynes. A memorial service took place April 8 at Judson Baptist Church in Walker.

ON THE MOVE

  • Steven Hicks is the new youth pastor at First Baptist Church, Luling.
  • Buck Curry is the new pastor of Waverly First Baptist Church, Delhi

HOMECOMING

  • Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: 179th Hebron Homecoming 2016, May 1, 10 a.m. There will be a potluck meal after the service. Speaker: Dennis Phelps. Music: Hebron Worship Ministry.

REVIVAL

  • Jamestown Baptist Church, Jamestown: Revival, April 24, Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Reubin Weaver. Music: David Daniels. The church is located at 5852 Hwy 154, Jamestown. Pastor: Everett Geis, Jr.
  • Ethel Baptist Church, Ethel: Revival, April 24-27, Sunday, 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. service. Speaker: Kirk Jones. Music: Chronicle on Sunday and Fellowship Baptist Church in Prairieville Monday-Wednesday. Pastor: Ed Jelks.
  • Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Revival, May 1-4. Evangelist: Bob Heustess. Worship: David Deal. Senior adult lunch Sunday and meals will be served nightly. Pastor: Randy Lee.
  • Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mansfield: Revival, May 1-3, Sunday 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Tim Robinson, pastor of North Hills Baptist Church in Whitesboro, Texas. Music: Rocky Maddox (Monday night). Pastor: Eli ‘Skip’ Noble, Jr.

LAGNIAPPE

  • Everette Vance Culpepper, who has moved back to his native state of Louisiana from Oregon on the 60th anniversary of his ordination, is available for pulpit supply or to pastor. He may be contacted by email at evculpepper@gmail.com or by calling 318.395.3326 or 541.3151.0054.
  • First Baptist Church, Haynesville: Prophecy Conference with Al Gist, May 24. He will teaching during the Sunday school hour, 9:45 a.m.; preaching during morning service, 11 a.m. and he will teach two sessions in the evening beginning at 6 p.m. Speaker: Al Gist, Maranatha Evangelistic Ministries. Pastor: Shelby Cowling.
  • Jamestown Baptist Church, Jamestown: Fish Fry followed by a concert with Brad Mount, April 23, 6 p.m. The church is located at 5852 Hwy 154, Jamestown, LA. Pastor: Everett Geis, Jr.
  • First Baptist Church, West Monroe: Priscilla Shirer simulcast, April 23, 7:50 a.m. Cost: free and no reservations necessary. For more information, contact Rhonda Moody, women’s ministry associate at 318.322.5104.
  • Richey Baptist Church, Deville: Classic Car Show, April 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New or classic models will be on display at the church. Entry fee: $20. For more information, contact Grady Dodge at 318.447.9047 or Penny Harmson 318.715.5115 or email pharmson@suddenlink.net. Pastor: Grady Dodge.
  • First Baptist Church, Youngsville: French Rally, April 29; Fellowship supper is at 5:30 p.m. and the all French service starts at 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Norris Landry. For more information, call 337.856.5806. Pastor: Chris Fuselier.
  • First Baptist Church, Slidell: ‘Mini’ Sheepdog Seminar, April 30, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Speakers: Police officer and pastor Jimmy Meeks, Carl Chinn. Cost: $20 per person, pre-registration is required. Pastors, youth directors, first responders, elders, deacons, church safety teams, ushers, and children’s workers are urged to attend. Pastor: Ricky Cummings.
  • First Baptist Church, New Orleans: Fight of Your Life Men’s Conference, April 30, 8 a.m. – noon. Participants will learn how to be men of purity, accountability and purpose. Speaker: Greg Miller. Cost: $30. For more information, call 504.482.5775. Pastor: David Crosby.
  • Parkview Baptist Church, Sulphur: Special service honoring Randall Chesson for 40 years of service as pastor, May 1, 11 a.m.
  • Holden Baptist Church: Lisa McCorkle Memorial Fundraiser Baseball Game, May 1, at the Holden High School baseball Field. Opening ceremony will be at 4 p.m. followed by a children’s game and an adult game. For more information, please call 225.939.8173 or 225.806.5163. Pastor: Russell Hinson.
  • Campers on Mission group annual work week at Judson Baptist Retreat Center in Jackson, May 2-6. All skill levels are welcomed as there are a variety of projects from general cleaning to landscaping to construction and remodeling. Judson has accommodations so having an RV is not necessary. For reservations contact Judson at 225.634.7225 or email to retreat@bagbr.org. For more information, call COM President Keith Brown at 225.926.9410.
  • First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, May 2, Noon. Speaker: Larry Cordaro, Louisiana State University at Alexandria men’s basketball coach. Cost: $10 and you may pay at the door. Please RSVP to Melinda Langford (mlangford@fbcpineville.net. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
  • First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: ‘National Day of Prayer’ Prayer Walk, May 5, noon at Hornbeck Town Hall. Pastor: Jack Bell.
  • Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: ‘National Day of Prayer’ Community Service, May 5, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Philip Robertson.

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