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@baptistmessage.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
Roland Fontenot is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, New Iberia. His first day at the church was Oct. 10.
Aaron Watson is the new music minister at Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport.
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, 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
New Hope Baptist Church, Elmer: Revival, October 10-13; Sunday 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 6:30 p.m.. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Worship: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor Rob McLane.
Diamond Baptist Church, Rosepine: Bible Prophecy Conference and Revival, October 10-14; Sunday 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Al Gist. Pastor: Bill Smith.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Hurricane: Revival, October 17-20; Sunday 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjas. Worship: WeRCalled. The church which is located on Hwy
519, 5 miles north of Arcadia, will be broadcasting for those wishing to drive up and listen. Pastor: Bob Jameson.
Philadelphia Baptist Church at Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria: Saints Alive- Senior Adult Bible Conference, October 17-19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Speaker: Jacob Crawford. A meal will be provided each evening. Pastor: Stuart Sasser.
Wild Horse Ministry, Trout: Old-fashioned tent revival, October 17-20, 6;30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Don Savell, a pastor and evangelist from Union, Miss. Worship: Area church choirs. The revival is being put on by the LaSalle Baptist Association. For more information, call 318.992.2703 or 318.992.8864
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.
First Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Fall Revival, October 24-27, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Ed Lacy. Pastor: Brian McAllister.
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.
LAGNIAPPE
First Baptist Church, Haynesville: FAM Church – Fellowship for the entire family, October 12, 6 p.m. Free fried fish dinner, Big Buck Contest, door prizes (must be present to win). Speaker: Eric Goble, pastor
Brister Baptist Church. Worship: Cox Family. Pastor: Jeff Tinsley.
First Baptist Church, Winnfield: Judgement House 2021, October 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30 and 31. Pastor: Jerry Pipes.
Might of Hope Benefit Concert for St. Jude’s, Rayville, October 16., 2 p.m. This annual event will be held at the Rayville Performing Arts Center. Talent includes The Allens, Dennis Swanberg, 3 Heath Brothers, Josh and Ashley Franks and The Freemans. Cost: $20 to $28.50. For more information call 318.417.3929 or email SJNightofHope@gmail.com.
Children’s sermon teacher Donna Deanat of Sharon Baptist Church, Dubach was recognized Sept. 26 for her years of faithfully teaching the children of the church. Dean, who is shown holding a light, was presented
a gift basket and a surprise lesson on her ‘being the light’ to so many. A
number of her former students were in attendance and gathered around
her to show their love and appreciation.
Mount Paran Baptist Church, Shongaloo: Mark Lanier Ministries in concert, October 17, all day. Pastor: Ed Bryan.
First Baptist Church, Marion: The Todd Allen Family in concert, October 17, 11 a.m. Pastor: Bubba Hoggatt.
Philadelphia Baptist Church at Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria: Gospel Hymn Sing, October 22, 7 p.m. Philadelphia is hosting Gospel Hymn Sing featuring Greater Vision, The Whisnants, Mark Trammell Quartet, Jim & Melissa Brady, Mylon Hayes Family. Cost: $10. To order tickets www.itickets.com/events/455547?aff=BIT or call 318.443.3692.
First Baptist Church, Bossier: Fall Fest, October 24, 5-7 p.m. This is a free event at Freedom Fields. There will be games, inflatables, food trucks and candy. Pastor: Brad Jurkovich.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Shreveport: The Todd Allen Family in concert, October 24, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Chad Hardbarger.
CenLa Baptist Association, Pineville: The Smaller Church Hymn Sing, October 24, 6:30 p.m. at Tioga First Baptist Church. Churches from all across Rapides will gather to sing rich, solid hymns. This is a project of the CenLa Baptist Association.
Brookwood Baptist Church, Shreveport: Fall Fest, October 24, 4-6 p.m. There will be food trucks, Trunk or Treat, a car show and much more. Pastor: David Rice.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Night of Worship with the Todd Allen Family, October 24, 6 p.m. Be the Light, October 31, 5;30-7:30 p.m. Host a light the night location at home in your neighborhood to shine a light for the Gospel to the families that come by trick-or-treating. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
Norris Ferry Community Church, Shreveport: Family Fest, October 24, 4-6 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and join us for an afternoon of live music featuring Firm Foundation. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo and bounce houses and everyone is sure to enjoy the food trucks. Children are welcome to wear costumes, but please nothing scary. Pastor: Tracy Graham.
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Fall Fest, October 27, 5:30-7 p.m. Pastor: Chris Craig.
First Baptist Church, Haynesville: Fall Festival, October 27, 6-7 p.m. Pastor: Jeff Tinsley.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Fall Family Fest, October 27, 6-8 p.m. There will inflatables, rides, Trunk or Treat, and concessions. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Central Baptist Church, Springhill: Harvest Fest, October 27, 5 p.m. at McMahen Farm in Taylor, Ark. Hot dogs with all the trimming, roasting marshmallows, and hayrides. Bring your lawn chair. Trunk or Treat on the parking lot, October 31, 6 p.m. Pastor: Terry Hughes.
