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IN REMEMBERANCE
Grace Lee, wife of former Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Director Robert L. Lee, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 27, 2019. She passed away in her home surrounded by her family holding her hands and singing “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” She was affectionately referred to through the years as “Amazing Grace” by her husband and friends because of her gracious Christian sprit and servant heart. There will be a memorial service to honor her life on March 1 at 6 p.m. at FBC Pineville. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. in the sanctuary. Following the service, there will be a supper/fellowship in the FBC fellowship hall commemorating the 40 years that Grace helped coordinate and preside over an annual International Fellowship for foreign born persons within the community. The family invites everyone to bring their “favorite dish of their land.”
ON THE MOVE
- Lexi Cole is the new youth minister at Alto Baptist Church, Alto.
- Brian Martin is the new Pastor at Manchac Baptist Church, Akers.
REVIVAL
- Calvary Baptist Church, Merryville: Spring Revival, March 2-5, 7 p.m. nightly, Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Evangelist: Jason Townley, pastor of Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Melder will speak nightly but will not speak at the Sunday morning worship service. Pastor: Jim Miers.
- First Baptist Church, Dubach: Revival, March 3-6. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Pastor: Cory Bruce.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: Bill Glass Crusade, March 1-2, Friday, 5:30 p.m. tailgate party, 6:30 p.m.: Equip & Ignite. Cost: $25. Evangelist: Bill Glass, Behind the Walls Ministry. Worship: Price Harris.
Yankee Springs Baptist Church, Castor: Revival, March 10-13, Sunday 10:30 & 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday 6 p.m. Worship: WeRCalled. Pastor: Larry Carr. - Bogue Chitto Baptist Church, Mt. Hermon: Revival, March 10-13, Sunday, 10:30 a.m .and 5:30pm. Monday-Wednesday, 6:30pm; Evangelist/Worship: The Allen Family. Pastor: Calvin Crowe.
- Beauregard Memorial Baptist Church, Longville: Revival, March 10-13. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Jimmy Clark.
- Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: Dedication of new worship center, March 15, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Sonny Simpson.
LAGNIAPPE
- Clark Springs Baptist Church of Eros, LA is in search of a pastor. Please send your résumé to Pastor Search Committee, Clark Springs Baptist Church, 139 Clark Springs Road, Eros, LA 71238 or email to clarkspringsbaptist@yahoo.com. The church office number is 318-249-2149.
- Kingston Road Baptist Church, Shreveport: Fifth Sunday Singing, March 31, 5-7 p.m. If interested in participating in the singing, please call Cathy Davis at 318.775.5643. Everyone is invited. Pastor: Jeremy Spurling.
- First Baptist Church, Slidell: Parade Outreach, March 1, 4 p.m. This year during the Selene Parade on the front lawn of the church, we will provide food, cups, candy, and hot chocolate. Pastor: Casey Stark.
First Baptist Church, West Monroe: Fresh Grounded Faith, March 1-2, Friday, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This event is being co-hosted by Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Featuring: Jennifer Rothschild. Special Guests: Lisa Whelchel, Karen Abercrombie and Michael O’Brien. Cost: $49 and $54. For tickets and more information, go to http://www.freshgroundedfaith.com/west-monroe-la. Pastor: Michael Woods. - New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant: 15th Annual Wild Games Supper, March 2, 6 p.m.. Speaker: Grant Taylor, Buck Commander. Pastor: Dwayne Monk.
- First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, March 4, noon. Speaker: Justin Charles, Louisiana College head football coach. Cost: $10 and you may pay at the door. Please RSVP to Stewart Holloway (sholloway@fbcpineville.net.) Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
- Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Tribute Quartet in concert, March 10, 6 p.m. Pastor: Terry Young.
Temple Baptist Church, Ruston: Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, March 12, 6 p.m. Guest Speaker: Dennis Swanberg. Pastor: Reggie Bridges. - First Baptist Church, Covington: Adults 55+ Young at Heart Spring Celebration, March 12, 9 a.m. to noon. The event features the music, humor, and inspiration of Branson’s own Doug Gabriel & Family. Cost: $10 (payable at the door) and includes lunch. Deadline to register is 4 p.m., March 6. Register at www.fbccov.org/all-events/young-atheart-march-12/ or call the church office at 985.892.2149. Please register by individual names unless you are registering and paying with one check for your group. Note: Seating is limited and the caterer must be paid for all who are registered by the deadline so please contact the church before the deadline if you must cancel. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
- Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hammond: Craft and Car Show, March 16. Vendor spots are open. For more information, call the church office at 225.294.2001. Pastor: Phil Weaver.
- Shiloh Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, New Orleans: Excellence in Ministry Conference, March 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.Speakers: Shateek Nobles, pastor of My Redeemer; Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Leroy Fountain, vice president of Louisiana Baptist Convention. Attendees will learn how to build effective leadership teams; stimulate church growth and utilize 21st century Outreach Techniques. The goal of this year’s conference is to equip attendees with resources to make a difference to make a difference in their community, Church and their family. Cost: $15. RSVP @ Eventbrite, by phone 504.948.4599 or by email resvp2019nola@gmail.com. Pastor: Michael B. Raymond.
