ON THE MOVE
Coby (wife Carlee) Norman new as associate pastor at The Gathering Place, Alexandria.
Ivory (wife Betty Ann) Jackson new as pastor at North Star Baptist Church (a new mission) in Shreveport.
Daniel (wife Grace) Hernandez new as pastor at Broadmoor en Espanol, Shreveport.
HOMECOMING
Barksdale Baptist Church, Bossier City: The Lord’s Good Hand – Barksdale Baptist’s 75th celebration, April 25-26. Saturday – begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. – noon, a light lunch will follow; 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Testimonies. For more information, call the church office at 318.742.1641. Pastor: Calvin Hubbard.
Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop: Homecoming, April 26, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Marty Black. Music: The Maclanahan Family. Pastor: Casey Johnson.
Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: 178th Homecoming Celebration, May 3, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service. Speaker: Phil Ortego. Pastor: Joe Alain.
Mount Hope Baptist Church, Oakdale: 80th annual Homecoming, May 10, 10:45 a.m. with dinner on the grounds and a singing to follow; Revival, May 11-13, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Al Gist. Music: Price Harris. Pastor: Kenny Blackwell.
REVIVAL
Mooringsport Baptist Church, Mooringsport: Revival, April 26-29, 11 a.m. April 26; 6 p.m. nightly April 27-29. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Music: Price Harris. Pastor: Roy Strother.
Vatican Baptist Mission, Carencro: Revival, May 2-4, 6:30 p.m. May 2; 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. May 3; 6:30 p.m. May 4. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Chad Thibodeaux.
LAGNIAPPE
Campers on Mission: Work week at Judson Baptist Retreat Center, May 3-8, in St. Francisville. There will be a variety of projects from sewing to landscaping to construction/remodeling. All skill levels are welcomed. Having an RV is not necessary as Judson has accommodations. For reservations contact Judson at 225.634.7225 or email to retreat@bagbr.org or for more information call COM President Keith Brown at 225.926.9410.
B.K. Miller of Ruston is available for supply or an interim pastorate in North Louisiana beginning June 1. Call 318.251.2900.
South Walker Baptist Church, Walker: Fifth Annual Hee Haw Show, April 24 at Old South Jamboree, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 with proceeds going towards mission trips. Ticket price includes admission to show and either a hamburger or brisket sandwich with chips and a soft drink. Tickets may be ordered atsouthwalkerbc@gmail.com or by calling 225.335.1012. Pastor: Mark Carroll.
The National Campers on Mission Rally will be held at Tom Johnsons Rally Park, Marion, NC June 16-18. Campers on Mission is an organization of evangelical Christians who own RV equipment and participate in various mission projects across the United States. The program will include Christian comedians, Gospel singing groups, seminars and inspirational speakers. A registration form may be found at campersonmission.org. For additional information contact Jeb41938@gmail.com.
Cotile Baptist Church, Boyce: Mercy’s Reign in Concert, April 24, 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Johnny Miller.
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Golf Tournament in Arcadia, 4-man scramble, April 25; 8 a.m. Cost: $35; afternoon individual tournament $15. For more information, call 318.255.4648. Pastor: Chris Craig.
University Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: “An Evening of Sacred and Gospel Music,” April 26, 6:30 p.m.; Instrumental prelude, 6 p.m. This program is a salute to the “old hymns of the faith.” The various choirs, ensembles, quartets, trios, and soloists of UBC will be singing. Special Guests: Benji Harlan, a gifted pianist and music strategist for the Louisiana Baptist Convention, Earl Taylor, retired Southern university professor and member of Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, Christy Lee Gandy, violinist, and the Foto Sisters String Trio. The event is free and open to the public. A ‘love offering’ to benefit the College Singers Scholarship Program will be collected. A reception will be held during the intermission. For more information, visit our website atwww.ubc-br.org, or call UBC at 225.766.9474.
Foster Road Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Spring Fellowship, April 26, 6 p.m. The fellowship will take place immediately following Sunday evening services. Invite a friend. Pastor: Mike Morris.
Dry Creek Bible Conference, April 27-28. Speakers: Bill Tolar & Bob Calvert. Music: Lindley Creek. Special Music: Marjorie Nell Walker and Billy Wilson. Cost: Free. A love offering will be taken to help with expenses.
Edgewood Baptist Church, West Monroe: Expository Preaching Conference: Who is the Church?; April 30-May 1, Friday, 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Speakers: Rusty Grant, Jeffery Johnson, Larry Hubbard and Bo Prather. Cost: $35 for registrants, $25 for students. Pastor: Rusty Grant.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Luther Brown Golf Tournament – 4-person scramble, May 2, 8 a.m. tee time at the Beauregard Country Club. Cost: $45 per person (18 holes of golf, prizes and lunch provided). Call 337.463.9047 to sign up your team. Pastor: Lindsey Burns.
New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood: 4 Wheels 4 Him presents a car show and spring fest, May 2, 9 a.m. Cost: $6 (includes lunch). Activities include t-shirts, music, door prizes, jumpers for kids, BB-guns, bow and arrows by certified instructors with 4-H Club and more. For more information, contact Aubrey McMillan at 985.514.0044 or Gibbie McMillan at 800.622.6549 or 318.448.3402. Pastor: Joey Miller.
Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministry will hold its annual Children’s Fishing Event, May 2, 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at San Miguel Pavilion. Lunch will be provided. The event is for children ages 3 to 15 (preschoolers must have a parent or guardian present; for school-age children, there needs to be at least one adult for each five children if you come as a group. Each child needs to bring a fishing pole or a rod & reel and bait. For additional information, call the Resort Ministry at 318.645.6601, Mary Gore at 318.452.9731 or Danny Warmack at 318.315.0173.
Brookwood Baptist Church, Shreveport: Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association Missions Fair, sponsored by the WMU, May 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Event includes hands on Mission Projects, rides, ballooning, missionaries, ministries and food. Pastor: Michael Smith.
First Baptist Church, Greenwood: Casssie Hammett from Purchased: Not For Sale will be speaking, May 2, 10 a.m. Pastor: Kenny Joyner.
First Baptist Church, Natchitoches: Perry F. Webb, Jr. will be recognized as Pastor Emeritus in the worship service. Pastor: Tommy Rush.
Temple Baptist Church, Springhill: Wayne Reeves, former pastor, will be honored with the title of Pastor Emeritus, May 3, 3 p.m. Speaker: Randy Hales. Pastor: Kenny Rowe.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: FIRST@FIRST Business Leader Luncheon, May 4, 12-1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Rick Brewer, president of Louisiana College. Admission: $10 (lunch included). The luncheon is held each first Monday and is open to the business community. RSVP by 8 a.m. on May 1, to Melinda atmlangford@fbcpineville.net. For more information, visit www.fbcpineville.net.
Jamestown Baptist Church: National Day of Prayer Women’s Rally, May 7, 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Amy Beard. Music: Claire Coburn. There will be a potluck meal. Pastor: Everett Geis, Jr.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: Prayer Walk for the town of Hornbeck for National Day of Prayer, May 7, noon. The Prayer Walk begins at town hall. Pastor: Jack Bell.
Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: Third annual Race 2 Grace 5k, 10k and 1 mile fun run, May 9. Proceeds from this race will help our kids attend Crentri Kid Camp this summer. For more information, call Sherrie Albritton at 318.376.6310. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
