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ON THE MOVE
Chris Stephens is the new pastor at Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Randy Burdeaux has resigned as pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Bill Fowler is the new pastor at Twin Oaks Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Brandon Gill is the new pastor at Pine Ridge Baptist Church, DeRidder.
Jerry, wife Sonja, Medlin is the new executive pastor at First Baptist Church, Lafayette from First Baptist, Rogers, Arkansas.
Berkley Boyd retired as pastor at Magnolia Baptist Church after 52 years of service in the gospel ministry.
Brock, wife Netta, Hoffpauir is the new pastor at Moreauville Community Church, Moreauville.
Thumper Miller resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church, Mansfield at the end of June 2021. He is currently doing pulpit supply.
Nelson, wife Haleigh, Molnar is the new student pastor at First Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Christi Gibson has resigned as minister of education at First Baptist Church, New Orleans to begin a new ministry traveling and encouraging churches around the country.
Chad Logan is the new pastor at North Acres Baptist Church, Minden.
Jonathan Young is the new worship leader at First Baptist Church, Archibald.
David, wife Joan, Richmond is the new pastor at New Light Baptist Church, Mangham.
Will Englerth will be ordained for the Gospel ministry October 17, 3:00 p.m. at Conway Baptist Church, located at 4323 HWY 549 in the Conway community in Union Parish. The council will meet at 2 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend.
HOMECOMING
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dubach: 150th annual Homecoming, October 3, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Marvin Winham. Special Music: Mary Auld and Lane Brown will be bringing the special music, along with our NPBC Choir. A covered dish lunch will follow the worship service. Pastor:
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: 97th annual Homecoming, October 10., 10 a,m. Dinner will be served after the service. Speaker: John Willie, pastor of Alpine Baptist Church. Worship: Robert Willie. Pastor: Trey Lewis.
REVIVAL
Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax: Fall Revival, October 3-6. Evangelist: Gary Bowlin. Pastor: Carl Gulde.
New Hope Baptist Church, Elmer: Revival, October 10-13; Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 nightly. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Rob McLane.
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, DeRidder: Revival, October 10-13, 6 p.m. Speaker: Dennis, wife Laura, Leavell. The church is located at 8553 Hwy 464, DeRidder, La. Pastor: Paul Moore.
Friendship Baptist Church, Bienville, celebrated the 45 years of service by their pianist, Jackie Lewis, on Sept. 12, 2021. The church wrote that it was blessed by Lewis’s God-given talent and expressed hope that she will continue blessing the church for years to come.
Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer: Revival, October 23-27, Saturday will be a Revival Kick-Off Concert at 6:30 p.m. with Ben Waites, Sunday 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. and Monday-Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Tim Post, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Bastrop. Worship: Ben Waites. Contact pastor, Gary R. Wolfe, at 318.282.8653 for more information. Pastor: Gary Wolfe.
Georgetown Baptist Church, Georgetown: Revival, October 24-27, Sunday 11 a.m. followed by dinner on the groups and 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 nightly. Evangelist: David Hanna. Worship: The Lisembys. Pastor: Carl Griffith.
First Baptist Church, Benton: Revival, October 24-27. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: Robert Beadle.
Cooper Baptist Church, Leesville: Revival, October 24-27, Sunday, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Speaker: Casey Johnson. Music: Jared Pruitt. Pastor: Edgar Evans, Sr.
Trinity Baptist Church, Turkey Creek: The Mackey Willis Family in concert, November 7, Pastor: Eddie Douglas.
LAGNIAPPE
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, October 7, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speaker: Louisiana College Assistant Professor of History Mark Janzen. Cost: $10 (lunch catered by Southern Creations) and open to the business community. Please RSVP to https://fbcpineville.secure2.agroup.com/events/firstatfirst/2021-10-02+11%3A50%3A00. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Palestine Baptist Church, Columbia: Ben Waites in concert, October 10, 10 a.m. Pastor: Hudey Beaubouef.
Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministries, Zwolle: Groundbreaking ceremonies, October 10,2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come to this ceremony. Toledo Bend Ministry Center is lolcated at 3840 Carters Ferry Road in Zwolle. For more information, call Mary Gore at 318.452-9731.
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Columbia: Ben Waites in concert, October 10, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Hendrixson.
First Baptist Church, Winnfield: Judgement House 2021, October 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30 and 31. Pastor: Jerry Pipes.
Mount Paran Baptist Church, Shongaloo: Mark Lanier Ministries in concert, October 17, all day. Pastor: Ed Bryan.
