ON THE MOVE
Larry Evans is the new interim pastor following the resignation of Chris Campo as pastor at Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church, Crowley.
Chad (wife Dawn) Boudreaux is new worship leader at First Baptist Church, Crowley.
Kaylie Glovier is new children minister at Red River Baptist Church, Benton.
Jerry Elkins retires as music minister from Cross Point Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Bruce Edwards retires as education minister from Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Mike Landry retires as pastor at Bethany Baptist Church, Bethany.
Derek Cox resigned as pastor at Springs of Grace Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Rex Blankenship named as interim pastor at Springs of Grace Baptist Church, Shreveport.
IN REMEMBERANCE
C Bullard Jones, 85, passed away July 26, 2016 after a brief illness. Raised in Winnfield, he graduated from Louisiana College in Pineville, where he met his wife Sunnye Dykes. He went on to obtain his Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. During his long service in ministry, he served churches in Louisiana and Texas. He retired from the ministry in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara (Sunnye) Dykes Jones. He leaves behind four sons and their families: Ricky and wife Freda; Dennis and wife Kim, grandchildren Haley, Kasey, and Jeremiah; Terry and wife Patti, grandchildren Stephen, Erin, and Mark; Jerry and wife Laura, grandchildren Christopher and Jarred. He is also survived by his sisters: Jenira Murrell and her husband Ralph; and Mary Thigpen and her husband Drew. He has numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
HOMECOMING
Gloster Baptist Church, Gloster: 100th Anniversary, Sept. 10-11, Saturday, 3-7 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 pm. For more information, call 318.933.55484. Pastor: Ron McLellan.
Sandy Bayou Baptist Church, Columbia: 99th Homecoming, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow the services. Speaker: Carlin Sanders. All former members and families are invited to attend. Pastor: Larry Russell.
Conway Baptist Church, Farmerville: Homecoming, Sept. 25. Brothers In Christ in concert, 10 a.m. and memorial and worship service, 11 a.m. Speaker: Tony Campanale. Lunch will follow services in the Family Life Center. Friends and families of present and former members are invited to attend. Pastor: Paul Carter.
Alto Baptist Church, Alto: Homecoming, Sept. 25, 10:30 pm. Speaker: James H. Miller. Worship: The Sanctuary Quartet. Lunch will follow the service. Pastor: Alan Miller.
REVIVAL
Parkview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Revival, Sept. 16-18. Evangelist/Worship: Price Harris. Pastor: David Shaw.
Rock Corner Baptist Church, Dubach: Revival, Sept. 18-21. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Gary Massey.
LAGNIAPPE
Cooper Baptist Church, Leesville: Ordained Jay Donaldson as a deacon, Aug. 21. Pastor: Edgar Evans.
Philadelphia Baptist Church Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria: Block Party, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be door prizes, church rummage sale, music, games, inflatables, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Grand Opening of Philadelphia Baptist Church Horseshoe Drive, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and worship, 10:45 a.m.
First Baptist Church, Jonesboro: The Crafty Café 2016 presented by the Jackson Woman’s Missionary Union, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come sip and shop to benefit local missions. Pastor: Stuart Toms.
Live Oak Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Ladies Prayer Gathering, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Come as we pray together. For more information contact, call Patti Higginbotham 225.939.8185 or sxmimb@cox.net. Pastor: Howard Turner.
Trinity Baptist Church, Natchitoches: 2016 Ladies Conference, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m. Speaker: Cyndi Grace. Cost: $10 which includes a catered meal. Pastor: Josh Currie.
Baptist Association of Greater Baton Rouge Senior Adult Revival, Sept. 16-18. Speaker: Joe McKeever, author, cartoonist, retired DOM & pastor. Director of Missions: Tommy Middleton.
First Baptist Church, Blanchard: Gospel Music concert, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. Special performances by Rocky Maddox, pianist, songs comedy and Grounded Quartet ‘Gaither style.’ Cost: Free. Pastor: Doug Allen.
Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport: Beth Moore Living Proof Simulcast 2016, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Register at calvaryshreveport.org or by calling 318.6874920, ext.247. Pastor: John Lary.
Kingston Road Baptist Church, Shreveport: Beth Moore Living Proof Simulcast 2016, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Lunch is included. To register, go online to www.kingstonroadbaptistchurch.org or call 318.687.9885. Pastor: Wayne DesLattes.
Northeast Louisiana Baptist Association Senior Adult Fall Progressive Revival, Sept. 19-21, 10 a.m.- noon. Monday – Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe; Tuesday – Victory Baptist Church, Monroe; Wednesday – First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Speaker: LC President Rick Brewer. Cost: $5 per person to help defray the cost of lunch, which will be served each day. Director of Missions: Jerry Price.
Family of Grace Church, Alexandria: Marriage 24 – Love One Another, Sept. 23-24, 6:30 p.m., Friday, and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday. Speaker: Dudley Bienv enu, Christian counselor and author. Cost: Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. To reserve space call Family of Grace at 318.443.1400 or 318.769.1992. Pastor: Brad Webb.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: Refresh 2016, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the FBC Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Tracie Miles, Proverbs 31 Ministries. Pastor: Steve Horn.
Judson Baptist Retreat Center, St. Francisville: ‘Angles on Angels’ Ladies’ Retreat, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Friday 6 p.m. – Saturday 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Becky Brown. Worship Leaders: Paula Payne. To register, go online to www.judsonretreat.org. For questions or more information, call 225.634.7225.
