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ON THE MOVE
Doyle Adams celebrated his 65th anniversary in the Gospel ministry April 27, 2023. He is pastor at Bethany Baptist Church, Columbia.
Jack Bell has resigned as pastor at First Baptist Church, Hornbeck to accept the position of assistant coordinator at District Eight Missions and Ministries.
Eric, wife Jeanette, Green is the new pastor at Bayou Vista Baptist Church, Morgan City.
Dusty C. Durbin is the associational mission strategist at the Evangeline Baptist Association.
Matthew White is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Amite. n Michael Wilkes will become the pastor of Grace Covenant Church, Denham Springs, with the merger of New Covenant Church, Denham Springs, and the Oaks Church, Denham Springs.
John Brown is the new pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell. n Ryan Spinks is the new pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pine Grove.
Josh Powell is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Bogalusa.
Milton Kliesch is the new pastor at Main Street Baptist Church, Bogalusa.
Cody Masters is the new pastor at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Bogalusa.
Jeremy Pruitt is the new pastor at Milldale Baptist Church, Zachary.
Scotty Gibson is retiring as music director of First Baptist Church, Haughton.
Jahill Richards has resigned as pastor of Springs of Grace to become a church planter in Minneapolis.
Jamie, husband Brian, Steele is the new First Kids’ children’s ministry assistant at First Baptist Church, Mandeville.
Russell Caldwell is the new pastor at Rescue Community Church, West Monroe. He resigned as pastor at Harmony Baptist Church, Delhi to take the new position.
Salem Baptist Church, Walker has called Chad Chauvin as its interim pastor.
Colby Armstrong is the new youth director at Victory Baptist Church, Monroe. He has been a part of the Victory family all his life.
HOMECOMING
Hillsdale Baptist Church, Amite: Chronicle Concert/ Revival/Homecoming: May 25, 7 p.m. Chronicle in concert; May 26, 7 pm., Revival. Speaker: Joe Hutto. Worship: Katie McElveen. May 28, 11 a.m., Homecoming, A fellowship potluck luncheon to follow service on Sunday. Pastor: Don Bassett.
Pine Hill Baptist Church, Leesville: 130th Homecoming Celebration, June 4, 10 a.m. Speaker: Will Hall, executive editor of the Louisiana Baptist Message. There will be a meal in the gym following the worship service. Pastor: Keith Dowden.
Midway Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Homecoming service, June 4, 10:30 a.m. Worship: Sanctuary Quarter in concert, Pastor: Daniel Breithaupt.
REVIVAL
Hillsdale Baptist Church, Amite: Revival, concert, homecoming, May 25-28, Friday, 7 p.m. Chronicle in concert followed by revival, Speaker: Joe Hutto, Saturday, 7 p.m., Speaker: Joe Hutto. Worship: Katie McElveen, Sunday, 11 am. Homecoming revival service, Speaker: Joe Hutto. Worship Katie McElveen. A potluck luncheon will follow service following Sunday worship. Pastor: Do Bassett.
Mitchell Baptist Church, Converse: Revival, June 4-7, Sunday 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Bobbye Russell. n Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: Harvest Sunday, June 18, 10 a.m. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Sonny Simpson.
LAGNIAPPE
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, June 1, noon. Speaker: Kristi Stake, instructor communication and media studies at Louisiana Tech University. Please RSVP to https://fbcpin[1]eville.secure2.agroup.com/events/firstatfirst/2022-01- 05+11%3A50%3A00. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Vacation Bible School – Keepers of the Kingdom, June 4-7, 6-8 p.m. This is kindergarten to fifth grade. To register go to: https://nbbc.myanswers.com/keepthekingdom/. Pastor: Randall Gill.
First Baptist Church, DeQuincy: VBS – Twists & Turns, June 5-9, 5:30 p.m. -8 p.m. VBS is for children three years of age through completed the fifth grade. Registration: https://www.fbcdq.org/ministries/childrensministry/vbs-2023-registration/. Pastor: David Ernest.
First Baptist Church, Zwolle: Vacation Bible School – Twists & Turns, June 5-9, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Pastor: Marty Williams.
Maplewood Baptist Church, Sulphur: Vacation Bible School – On the Case. June 5-8, 9 a.m.- noon. For children who have completed the first grade through fifth grade. Registration: https://maplewoodfbc.breezechms.com/form/d7efda. Pastor: Jeremy Blocker.
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Vacation Bible School – Twists & Turns, June 5-9. Pastor: Braylon Harris.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Vacation Bible School – Twist & Turns, June 5-9, 6-8:30 p.m. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Vacation Bible School – Ready, Set, Move, June 5-9, 9 a.m. – noon. For ages three by June 5, 2023-completed fifth grade. Registration: https://tbclc.org/upcoming-event/ vacation-bible-school-at-trinity/2023-06-05/ Pastor: Steve James.
Westlake Baptist Church, Westlake: Vacation Bible School – Twists and Turns, June 5-9, 9 a.m. – noon. This is for children who have completed pre-K4 through completed 5th grade. Registration: https://fbcwestlake.com/events. Pastor: David Brewer.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: Vacation Bible School – Twists & Turns, June 5-9, 9 a.m. – noon. All classes will be age-graded (1st through 6th grades) according to the school grade COMPLETED during 2022-2023.
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Vacation Bible School, June 5-9. Pastor: Wilton Wall. n Longview Baptist Church, Deville: Vacation Bible School – Twists & Turns, June 5-9, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Robby Poole. n Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Vacation Bible School, June 5-9, 8:30 a.m. – noon. Pastor: Chris Lee.
SweetWater Church, Abita Springs: Community block party, June 9, 6-8 p.m. The church will host the event in front of the Abita Springs Town Hall. Pastor: Ken Schroeder. n Pine Grove Baptist Church, DeQuincy: 2023 Vacation Bible School Day Camp, June 10, 9 a.m. – 3p.m.
First Baptist Church, Winnfield: Vacation Bible School – Stellar- Shine Jesus’ Light, June 11-14, 5-7:30 p.m. This is for ages 3 years through sixth grade. Pastor: Jerry Pipes.
Mitchell Baptist Church, Converse: The Kingsmen in concert, June 16, 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Vacation Bible School – Twist and Turns, June 18-22, 5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. VBS is for kids that have completed pre-K through sixth grades. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Lisbon: Vacation Bible School (Mega Sports Camp & Good Vibes Only), June 19-23, 5-8 p.m. Pastor: Chris Stephens.
Lake Arthur First Baptist Church: Vacation Bible School – June 19-23, 9 a.m. – noon. For children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. To register: https://forms.gle/aHX2LYGs9hubQd2t6. Pastor: Jered Thomas.
New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Vacation Bible School – Twists and Turns, June 19-23, 6-8:30 p.m. To register go to https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/ myEvent/?id=66508. Pastor: Roland Hebert.
Springhill Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Vacation Bible School, June 19-23, 6-8 p.m. Pastor: Donald Cardin
Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge: Vacation Bible School, June 19-23, 8:30 am – 12 noon Pastor: Keith Thomas
Trinity Baptist Church, Turkey Creek: Vacation Bible School – Stompers & Chompers, June 19-21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Open to kids 3-11 years of age and adults. Commencement, June 22, 6 p.m. Pastor: Eddie Douglas.
Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman: Vacation Bible School, June 19-24, Pastor: Jason Womack
Welcome Home Baptist Church, Hebert: VBS, June 25-30, 6:30-9 p.m. This is for ages 4 years to adult, “Stompers and Chompers.” For more information, contact Gaye McKeithen at 318.235.7833. Pastor: Jim McKeithen.
Atlanta Baptist Church/Sardis Baptist Church: Vacation Bible School, June 25-29, 6-8 p.m. A combined VBS will be held at Sardis. Pastor: Chad James, Atlanta & No pastor, Sardis.
Indian Village Baptist Church, Kinder; Vacation Bible School – Twists and Turns, June 25-29, Pastor: Kevin Willis.
First Baptist Church, Jennings: Vacation Bible School – Twists & Turns, June 26-30, Pre-K – four years old to kindergarten, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 1st-sixth grade, 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. To register go to fbcJennings.com/ VBS. Pastor: Eric Sonnier.
Olivet Baptist Church, Sulphur: Vacation Bible School – Twists and Turns, June 26-29, 9 a.m.-noon. Ages: completed K through 5th grade. Registration: https:// www.olivetbaptistsulphur.com/vbs. Pastor: Kevin Craft.
