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ON THE MOVE
James H. Miller retired April 14 as pastor of the First Baptist Church, Spearsville.
John Elliott will retire April 28 from Emmanuel Baptist Church, Natchitoches.
David Correira has resigned as pastor of Eastside Baptist Church, Ponchatoula.
HOMECOMING
Old Union Baptist Church, Benson: 160th Anniversary/Homecoming, May 5, 11 a.m. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. A covered dish luncheon will follow with the Southern Plainsmen providing special music. Pastor: Alton Middleton.
REVIVAL
Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ferriday: Associational Evangelism Rally, April 28, 5:30 p.m. Speaker: Philip Robertson. Worship: Sanctuary Quartet. DOM: Mickey Hudnell.
Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop: Spring revival, April 28-May 1, Sunday, 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Rubin Weaver. Pastor: Tim Post.
Palestine Baptist Church, Grant: Family Crusade, May 5-8. Evangelist: 2TALK42 Ministries. Pastor: Hardy Estes.
Red River Association Parish Crusade, Coushatta: May 5-11. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Worship: WeRCalled. Crusade Coordinator: Richard Kaufman.
LAGNIAPPE
John Elliott is available for supply, interim or bi-vocational pastorate. He can be reached at 318.332.5483.
Sam Wheat, Minister of Education & Outreach at Emmanuel Baptist Church s retiring in May. A reception will be held for him May 19 from 2-4 p.m. in the Family Life Center of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Praise Jesus Outdoors two man team bass tournament, April 26-27, Friday, registration banquet, 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Guest Speaker: Pro Fisherman Nick LeBrun. The winning team will receive $500 and big bass will win $250. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston is searching for a fulltime Minister of Education & Outreach. Please send résumés to paul@ebcruston.org.
Colyell Baptist Church, Livingston: Second Annual Springfest, April 27, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Car Show, registration, 9 a.m., Cost: $25. There will be live music, a silent auction, monster trucks, inflatables, Jacob’s Ladder, rock climbing wall and mechanical bull. There will also be lots of good food – fried catfish plates, jambalaya, BBQ pork sandwiches, hamburgers, blooming onions, boiled peanuts, Nachos, candy, soft drinks and water. There will be fun for the entire family. Proceeds go to CBC Youth and Van fund. For more information, call 225.698.6243. Pastor: Jeremy Glascock.
First Baptist Church, Rayne: French Rally, April 27, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Louis Charrier. The rally includes breakfast, a rally in all-French language and lunch. Pastor: Gene Lee.
Mt. Patrick Baptist Church, Bernice: Sanctuary Quartet in concert, April 27, 6 p.m. The church is located at 1232 Patrick Church Rd., Bernice.
Heflin Baptist Church, Heflin: Special Services, April 28, Evangelist: Price Harris. Pastor: Ronnie Osborne.
First Baptist Church, Winnfield: 39th Annual Max Kelley Memorial Bar-B-Cue, April 28, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Cost: $10 per plate which includes Half Bar-B-Cue Chicken, Potato Salad “Skid Row” Baked Beans. Pastor: Steven Smithson.
Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond: DivorceCare series, every Wednesday, 6 p.m., beginning May 1, 2019. The church is located at 1909 JW Davis Drive, Hammond, LA 70403. For more information, contact WPBC 985-345-4012 or email: divorcecaregrp@gmail.com or visit website: www.divorcecare.org. Pastor: Tim Moffett.
Coteau Baptist Church, Houma: 2nd Annual ‘Hope is Risen’ Cancer/Survivor Banquet, May 4, 5 p.m. Speaker: Marcie Gray, guest speaker and singer. The banquet is free to all cancer patients and survivors. There will be a full concert May 5 at 9 a.m. Pastor: Wayne Hunt.
Mt. Union Baptist Church, Spearsville: Women’s Conference, May 4, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Tessa Black. Music: Jennifer Michaels. Lunch will be served. There is no admission fee. Pastor: Marcell McGee.
First Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Annual Ladies Banquet “Flavors of Life” – an afternoon tea, May 4, 12-4 p.m. Guest Speaker: Vanita Gibbs. Lunch will be provided. Cost: $20 donation suggested. Childcare will be provided. For more information, call Yvette Pharris: 337.405.9627 or Debbie Morgan: 337.309.6579. Pastor: Gil Arthur.
Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Ben Waites in concert, May 5, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Woodson McGuffee.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, May 6, noon. Speaker: Al Quartermont, news director at KALB-TV Cost: $10 and you may pay at the door. Please RSVP to Stewart Holloway (sholloway@fbcpineville.net.) Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
First Baptist Church, Zwolle: 29th annual Adult Day at Clara Springs Baptist Camp, Pelican, May 9, 10 a.m.-1 pm. Special Guest: Brent Lamb, former lead-singer for Shenandoah, a Christian recording group. Lunch will be complementary. Please RSVP to the church office 318.645.4492 by May 1 if you plan on attending. Pastor: Marty Williams.
IN REMEMBERANCE
Durhl R. Davis, 75, faith was made sight April 15 as he entered Heaven and heard his Lord and Savior say “well done.” Over 50 years ago he received the call to preach the gospel, and he has done so all over the United States of America. He served on the Baptist Mission Board and planted many churches all across the United States. In November of 1993 God moved him to Anacoco to become pastor of First Baptist Church of Anacoco. He was a man of great faith, and love, and his legacy will live on in every family member, church member, and soul that he has helped to lead to Christ. Davis also was a faithful servant to Louisiana Baptists. He served on the Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Board (1998-2004) and the Committee on Committees (1996-98). Left to Cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years: Sheila Davis of Anacoco, LA; Three Children: Durhl Davis, Jr. (Candace) of Anacoco, John Davis (Dana) of Leesville, Shonda Wilcher (David) of Baton Rouge; One Sister: Patricia Bruce (Don) of Leesville; His Grandchildren: Jacob & Anna Davis, Josh & Julie Davis, Sarah & Andrew Crawford, Holly Davis, Jordan & Jake Dalme, Katie Davis, Matthew Davis, Scott Wiggins; three great grandchildren: Cora Mae Davis, Ann Marie Davis, and Carson Davis.
