ON THE MOVE
Lee Slayter is the new music director at Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax.
Matt Walker is the new pastor at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe.
David Hogg is the new worship and college pastor at First Baptist Church, Swartz.
Justin Lawrence is new children’s minister at Chenier Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Tim Post is the new pastor at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Charles Dupree is the new pastor at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sharon Harrell is the new student minister at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe.
HOMECOMING
First Baptist Church, Eros: Homecoming, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service at noon. People are urged to bring a covered dish. Speaker: Marty Black. There will be singing, preaching, food and fellowship.
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.
Flactor Baptist Church, Leesville: 125th Annual Cemetery Memorial Service, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – noon. Lunch will be served after the services. There will be singing and preaching.
Wallace Baptist Church, Pelican: 140th Homecoming, Oct. 2, 10:30 a.m. There will be good fellowship, sharing God’s word, worship in song and dinner-on-the-grounds. Wallace Baptist Church is located at 5605 Hwy 177, Pelican. Pastor: Jeff Jinks.
Olivet Baptist Church, Sulphur: 60th anniversary, Oct. 2, 10:30 a.m. Covered dish lunch will follow the service. For more information, contact the church at 337.528.2829 or e-mail colivetbaptist@yahoo.com. Pastor: Don Walker
REVIVAL
Corinth Baptist Church, Bastrop: Revival, Sept. 25-28; Sunday, 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Paul Carter. Pastor: Glenn Hutchison.
Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie: Revival, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. including dinner on the grounds and 6 p.m., Sept. 26-28, 7 p.m. Speaker: Bill Robertson. Music: Ben Waites. Pastor: Mike Wilkinson.
First Baptist Church, Coushatta: Fall Revival, Sept. 25-28, Sunday, 11 a.m. Speaker: Nathan Davis, pastor of First Coushatta, Sunday, 6 p.m. Speaker: Wayne Jenkins, LBC Director of Evangelism. Monday, 7 p.m. Speaker: Waylon Bailey, Pastor of First Covington. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Speaker: Jeff Schreve, pastor of First Baptist Texarkana. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Speaker: Gevan Spinney, president of LBC and pastor of First Baptist Haughton. Music: Todd Dubose and Family. Pastor: Nathan Davis.
LAGNIAPPE
Kingsville Baptist Church, Ball: Kingsville Baptist is seeking a full-time associate pastor of education, administration and adults. Please send a cover letter and résumé to: Kingsville Baptist Church 3911 Monroe Highway, Ball, LA 71405 or email to candy@kingsvillebaptist.org. Deadline for submission is Oct. 21, 2016
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Big Buck Contest, the contest kicks off Sept. 22, 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Cost: $10 includes a catered meal, door prizes, and a special guest speaker. You must be present at the banquet to participate in the contest. For more information, please contact the church office, 318.949.2441. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
Dutchtown Baptist Church, Prairieville: Cry Out Women’s Prayer Simulcast, Sept. 23, 6-9 p.m. Cry Out will be a time of worship, focused prayer, and devotional teaching for our families, churches, communities and nation. Special simulcast guests will include Joni Eareckson Tada, Tony Evans, Kay Arthur and Stephen Kendrick to name a few. To reserve a seat for this free event, go to dutchtownbaptist.org. For more information, call Becky Rogers at 225.413.7952 or visit cryout6.com. Pastor: Leigh Rogers.
Longview Baptist Church, Deville: Blessing of the Hunt Skeet Shoot, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Open Door Community Church, 12960 Hwy 28, Deville. Cost: $20 per adult for 50 targets, $10 per youth/student per 50 targets, $5 per 10 targets for long bird event, $5 per 10 targets for windchime event. Cash only accepted for registration fees. Shooting awards will be given for top 3 teams, top 3 male shooters, top 3 female shooters, top 3 youth male shooters (U-18), Top 3 youth female shooters (U-18), long bird champion and windchime champion. For more information, call Roger Paul, 318.715.9075; Josh Sikes, 318.308.5818; Scott Nugent, 318.290.9164 and Art Rainwater, 318.446.6709. The 3rd annual Blessing of the Hunt, 4:45 – 9 p.m. will take place at Longview Baptist Church. Speaker: Andy Peterson, author of Saved Twice. There will be plenty of free food, free giveaways and door prizes and family fun. Pastor: Robby Poole.
Dry Creek Baptist Camp, Dry Creek: See You at the Pole Rally, Sept. 24, 5 – 8:30 p.m. Bring your youth group to get ready for their school’s SYATP on Sept. 28. There is no charge for this event. A love offering will be taken.
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 Bienvenu, 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.
First Baptist Church, Winnfield: See You at the Pole Rally, Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m. See You at the Pole, September 28, Winnfield High School. Pastor: Steven Smithson.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: See You at the Pole Rally, Sept. 28, 7 a.m. at Hornbeck High School. SYATP Youth Rally at First Hornbeck, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jack Bell.
First Baptist Church, Jena: See You at the Pole Rally, Sept. 28, 7 a.m. at Jena High School. SYATP Youth Rally at First Jena, 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Dominick C. DiCarlo, Jr.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier: See You at the Pole Rally, Sept. 28, 6:45 a.m. at Airline High School. Pastor: Terry Young.
First Baptist Church, Bossier City: City Wide Student Rally, Sept. 28, 6-8 p.m. Pastor: Brad Jurkovich
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Night of Hope Gospel Music event to benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Groups include the Talleys, 11th Hour, Bowling Family, Allen Family, 11th Hour, Children of the Promise, and Tim Lee. Cost: Artist Circle Reserved seating ($28.50), Standard Reserved seating ($25), Balcony Reserved seating ($20). Tickets include a meal (served from 5:15–6:20 p.m.) Call 318.303.3830 or email tickets@nightofhopegospel.com for tickets. Pastor: Bill Dye.
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.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, Oct. 3, noon. Speaker: Mike Johnson, Pineville attorney. Cost: $10 and you may pay at the door. Please RSVP to Melinda Langford (mlangford@fbcpineville.net. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
First Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Live 2 Lead Simulcast, Oct. 7, 8-11:30 a.m. This simulcast is a leader development experience designed to equip church leaders with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. Registration is at 7:50 a.m. Speakers: John C. Maxwell, Liz Wiseman, Dan Cathy, and Simon Sinek. Cost: Early bird price of $35 ends Sept. 28. Cost is $50 after Sept. 28. Group and student discounts are available. Tickets may be purchased online at www.fbcponchatoula.com. For more information contact Josh Dickson (minister of discipleship) at jdickson@fbcponchatoula.com or by calling 985.386.3075. Pastor: David Cranford.
