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@baptistsmessage.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
Carl Sullivan is interim pastor at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Bubba Courtney is interim pastor at Gray’s Creek Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Rebecca Galloway is the new Children’s Minister at Norris Ferry Community Church, Shreveport.
Caleb Walls has resigned as music minister at Northside Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Howard Turner has retired as pastor from Live Oak Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Johnny Morgan is the new pastor at Live Oak Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Michael S. Fielding is the new Student Minister at Live Oak Baptist Church, Watson.
Austin Bedwell is the new youth minister at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Chris Lee is the new interim pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jonesboro.
HOMECOMING
First Baptist Church, Gretna: 100th Homecoming, April 29, 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Pastor: Jody Heneghan.
REVIVAL
Crockett Point Baptist Church, Crowville: D-Now, April 20-22, Friday night, Saturday morning & night, Sunday morning at regular worship service. Pastor: Curtis Lee Owens.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove: Two Rivers Baptist Association revival meeting, April 21, 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Randall Carmadelle. Pastor: Paul Cantrell.
Trinity Baptist Church, Natchitoches: Harvest Day, April 22, 10: 30 a.m. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Josh Currie.
First Baptist Church, Jonesville: Evangelism Rally, April 22, 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Todd Whittington.
New Chapel Hill, West Monroe: Revival, April 22-25, Sunday, 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Bill Robertson. Worship: Darrell Robertson. Pastor: Marty Black.
First Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Spring Revival, April 22-25; Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Craig James, Director of Missions North Central Baptist Association. Worship: Trey Etheridge, Briarwood Baptist Church. Pastor: Brian McAllister.
Spring Creek Baptist Church, Deridder: Revival, April 22-27. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Special Music: Kerry Longoria. Pastor: Dalton Isbell.
First Bastrop Church, Bastrop: Morehouse Baptist Association Harvest Youth Crusade, April 23-25, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Casey Johnson. Music: Broken Vessels.
Unity Baptist Church, Lawtell: Revival, April 29-May 2. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Special Music: Kerry Longoria. Pastor: Greg Gaspard.
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Revival, April 29-May 2. Evangelist: Bill Robertson. Pastor: Wilton Wall.
Red River Parish Crusade to be held at the Red River Parish Fairgrounds in Coushatta, April 29- May 4. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Richard Kaufman Evangelism Director.
Laurel Hill Baptist Church, Lacamp: Revival, April 30-May 5, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Joe Wellman. The church is located at 1796 Laurel Hill Rd. Pastor: Wesley R. Jackson.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Haughton Harvest Crusade, May 6-9, 6 p.m. nightly in the Worship Center. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Worship: The Jason Lovins Band. Sunday is ‘Student night’ starting at 5 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Students will have the opportunity to register for the chance to win $50,000, by making a layup, free throw, 3-pointer, and half-court shot, or one of five I-Pads. Monday, May 7, is ‘Women’s night’ starting at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Speaker: Iris Blue. Tickets are $10, which includes dinner catered by Grace Estate. Tuesday, May 8, is ‘Men’s Night’ starting at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Speaker: Hank Parker, legendary fisherman, hunter and outdoor TV personality and Bill Britt. Tickets are $10, which includes dinner catered by Grace Estate. Wednesday, May 9, is ‘Children’s Night’ beginning at 6 p.m. with a pizza dinner followed by jump rope world record holder Peter Nestler sharing his talents and skills, along with the Gospel in the Family Life Center. While Nestler is sharing with the children, the adults will join together in the worship center to hear Britt and The Jason Lovins Band. Tickets will be available beginning April 15 in the foyer following the morning service and will also be available in the church office by calling 318.949.2441. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
LAGNIAPPE
Maple Springs Baptist Church, Logansport: “In His Hands” Women’s Conference, April 20-21, Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Guest Speaker: Kathryn “Kat” Arnold, formerly of the Women’s Bassmaster Tour and currently with MIRACLE 89.1 Radio. Cost: Free. Meals will be provided. The church is located at 17013 Hwy 5, Logansport, La. For more information, call 318.697.5439. Pastor: Lee McClintock.
Northeast Baptist School Annual 4-man golf scramble, April 20, Noon at Chennault Park in Monroe. Cost: $100 per person. Registration and lunch is at noon. Tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Registration forms are available at the Associations Center, the School, or online at www.nelba.net. For more information call the school at 318.325.2077 or log onto www.mynbs.org.
Philadelphia Baptist Church at Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria: Faith Riders Car & Bike Show, April 21, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Entry Fees: Cars – $20; Bikes – $10. All entries get a free lunch. There will trophies given in many categories. All proceeds go to F.A.I.T.H. Riders Ministry. Pastor: Clay Fuqua.
Greenacres Baptist Church, Bastrop: Sportsmen’s Event, April 21, 6 p.m. Supper will be provided. Speaker: Hank Hough Ministries. There is no cost but please RSVP by calling 318.281.1303.
Coteau Baptist Church, Houma: Blended and Blessed live simulcast presented by Family Life, April 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The conference is geared toward blended families. Cost: Free, but a light lunch is served for $6 a person. Childcare is also available for $6. To register, please call 985.876.6089. Pastor: Wayne Hunt.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Conference for Women, April 22, 6 p.m. Speaker: Jeannie Pederson, wife of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. The Eagles were the champions of Super Bowl LLII. Cost: $10. To register, go to airlinebaptist.com or call 318.746.3495. Pastor: Terry Young.
Fairview Baptist Church, Coushatta: Set Free Women’s Conference, April 27, 6:30-8 p.m. Speaker: Pat Domangue. Worship: Reagan Watkins. This night of worship is free of charge and dinner is included. Register by April 25. Pastor: Matt Endris.
First Baptist Church, Mandeville: CHARGE Men’s Conference, April 27-28, Friday, 4:30-9 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 – 11 a.m. Speaker: Jim Henry. Cost: $25 per person. Register by April 23 to secure your spot. Pastor: Jake Roudkovski.
Harmony Baptist Church, Delhi: Jesus Fest, April 28. Preaching & singing begins at 2 p.m. The event will be held at 1266 Hwy 859, Delhi, La. Southern Revelation, Gospel group, sings at 5:30 p.m.
Start Baptist Church, Start: Sanctuary Quartet in concert with the Liberty Boys, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Jeff Thomas.
First Baptist Church, Shreveport: Inaugural Benefit Golf Tournament – Golfing Fore Guatemala!, April 30, 78 a.m. shotgun start at Querbes Park Golf Course. This is a 4-man scramble. Cost: $300 per team. The hole-in-one prize is a new car. All funds from this tournament will go toward supporting First Baptist Church Missionaries. To register or for more information, contact RonneyJoe@fbcshreveport.org or call 318.865.8414. Pastor: Jeff Raines.
13th Annual Toledo Bend Fishing Derby, May 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., San Miguel Park beach area, Ages 3-15. Preschoolers must have a parent or guardian present. School-age children groups must have one adult for each 5 children. Bring a fishing pole or rod & reel and bait. A complimentary lunch will be provided. For more information, call Mary Gore at 318.452.9731 or Danny Warmack at 318.315.0713.
Inaugural Youth Bass Tournament, May 5, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Weigh-in at 1:30 p.m. at Toledo Bend Resort Ministries (3840 Carters Ferry Road, Zwolle). For additional information and rules, call Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministry at 318.645.6601 or Mary Gore at 318.452.9731 or Danny Warmack at 318.315.0713.
Judson Baptist Retreat Center, St. Francisville: Adult Fish Fry, May 8, Registration: 9:30 – 10 a.m.; Music: 10 a.m.; Lunch to follow. Music: Masters-4. Cost: $10.00/person. After lunch, prayer walk JBRC or Prayer Drive JBRC. To reserve your place, call 225.634.7225 by May 3.
