EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you have a Revival, Homecoming, a new pastor, a community outreach or a concert? The Baptist Message would love to share your church news with the rest of the state. It is very easy to do, just send in your information (who, what, where and when) to philip@baptistmessage.com or call 318.449.4345. To get your event in the paper, please submit your information three weeks prior to the event.
ON THE MOVE
Jesse Balch is the new pastor at Bosco Baptist Church, Monroe.
Charley Westbrook has resigned as pastor from Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs and is available for pulpit supply.
Mark Talbot is the interim pastor at Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs
HOMECOMING
Beech Springs Baptist Church, Minden: 150th Anniversary, September 2021. The church is in the process of looking for prior/current members for whom they have lost contact in preparation for its anniversary celebration. Please send name(s), address, phone and email to beechspringsbs2@suddenlink.net. Pastor: Randy Brown.
REVIVAL
New Hope Baptist Church, Calcasieu: The Mackey Willis Family in concert, June 5. Worship: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Robert McLane.
Laurel Hill Baptist Church, LaCamp: Revival, June 6-9, Sunday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Bill Blackmon, Wesley Jackson. The Church is located at LaCamp. Pastor: Millard Monk.
Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax: Vacation Bible School, June 6-10, 6 p.m. Join us for a fun week of Destination Dig VBS for children 3 years old thru 6th grade (just completed). You can pre-register at https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myEvent/?id=59366. Pastor: Carl Gulde.
Peniel Baptist Church, Glenmora: The Mackey Willis Family in concert, June 13. Worship: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Courtland Stokes.
Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: Harvest Sunday, June 20. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Sonny Simpson.
First Baptist Church, Eunice: Excavate the Truth 2021, July 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon. Children who have completed Kindergarten – 6th grade are welcome! During the week the children will learn fun new songs, bible stories, play games, do fun activities, and more. The church is located at: 331 Park Avenue, Eunice, LA 70535. Pastor: Brent Shoalmire.
Pilgrim Home Baptist Church, Coushatta: Revival, July 11-14. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Shawn Beard.
Broadmoor Hispanic Baptist Church, Shreveport: Harvest Sunday, July 18. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Daniel Hernandez.
First Baptist Church, Princeton: Harvest Sunday, July 25. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Darrell Cooper.
Temple Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Revival, August 7-11. Evangelist: Sam Moore, Pastor: Bruce Austin.
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Bancroft: Harvest Sunday, August 15. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Michael Streams.
The Stable, Bossier City: September 7, 6:15-7:30 a.m. (Breakfast will be provided. Evangelist: Bill Britt. The Stable is located at 2195 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, LA. Leader: Mark Rodie.
LAGNIAPPE
A Wurtzler piano that is in pristine condition is being given away to either a church or individual in need by retired Pastor Bob Galloway. If interested, call 318.473.8803. The piano must be picked up from Galloway’s home, which is located 150 Christine Drive, Boyce, La.
Larry Baldridge is available for pulpit supply. If interested, call 337.250.3954 or email him at larry.bal01@gmail.com.
First Baptist Church in Coushatta, LA is seeking a youth minister. For more information, please call 318.932.4023 or visit the website at www.fbccoushatta.com.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Sporting Clay Classic, May 29, 2021 for the FBC Haughton Student Ministry Annual Fundraiser at Los Paloma Sporting Clay Range and Event Center. Registration & skill contests begin at 8:30am with a shotgun start at 9:30am. The entry is $100 per person or $400 per 4-man team. For more information, contact Joey at 318.573.9580. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Ben Waites in concert, May 30, 9 a.m. Pastor: Bill Dye.
French Corner Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Greg Sullivan in concert, May 30, 11 a.m. Pastor: Eric Hattaway.
First Baptist Church, Zwolle: Memorial Day church-wide Fish Fry, May 30. For more information call 318.645.4492. Pastor: Marty Williams.
Cross Branded Cowboy Church, Pineville: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, May 31, 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Speer.
Highland Baptist Church, Bogalusa: Greg Sullivan in Concert, June 6, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jeffrey Mizell.
Longview Baptist Church, Deville: VBS 2021 – Destination Dig, June 7-11, 8:30-11:30 a.m. It is open to all children who have completed pre-K through seventh grade. Children and workers can register online https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myEvent/?id=57814. Pastor: Robby Poole.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Destination Dig – VBS, June 7-11, 8:00am – Noon, Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
Esler Baptist Church, Pineville: Vacation Bible School kickoff party, June 12. There will be a community parade, nachos, games and VBS registration. Vacation Bible school begins June 14-19 at 8:30 a.m. Pastor: Joshua Timothy.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: VBS 2021 – Treasured, June 13-18, 6- 8 p.m. June 13, 6 p.m. is registration and kick-off activities. This is for Kindergarten through sixth grade. Pastor:
Kingston Baptist Church, Frierson: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, June 12, 6 p.m. Pastor: Buddy Puryear.
Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove: Ben Waites in concert, June 13, 10 a.m. Pastor: Kenny Herring.
Fish Bayou Baptist Church, Winnsboro: Ben Waites in concert, June 20, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jim Goodman.
Trinity Baptist Church, Pineville: Vacation Bible School and Upward Basketball camp, June 21-25, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (for those who completed K-6th grade). Following lunch, Trinity will hold Upward Basketball camp from 1-4:30 p.m. Kids can come to one or both camps. There will be a small fee for the upward basketball camp – but VBS is free! Pastor: Kevin Roberts.
