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ON THE MOVE
Tre LeMalle is the new Elevate worship leader at Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Jeff Segner has retired as Associate Pastor at Springs of Grace, Shreveport.
Brandon Penton is the new Director of Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center, Woodworth.
Waylon McCormick has served the past 29 years as a music minister but will now be transitioning to new church responsibilities at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hugh Hodge is the new worship and youth pastor at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Katie Gordy is the new children’s minister at North Church, Bastrop.
Liz Pospisil has retired after serving for the last 21 years as Longview Baptist Church’’s secretary.
HOMECOMING/ANNIVERSARY
Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bogalusa: 75th Anniversary, February 25, 10:30 a.m. Dinner on the grounds following the worship service. Guest Speaker: Perry Hancock, former pastor and President and CEO of Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home & Family Ministries in Monroe. Music: Westside Worship team. Pastor: Marcus Rosa.
Airline Baptist Church, Metairie: 70th Anniversary, March 3, 9:30 a.m. There will be dinner on the grounds following the worship service. Pastor: Eric Benoy.
Cotile Baptist Church, Boyce: 42nd Homecoming, March 10, 10:30 a.m. Evangelist: Randall Creel. Dinner on the grounds will follow the worship service. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor: Rob McLane.
REVIVAL
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Harvest Sunday, February 25. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
Deer Creek Baptist Associational Cluster Revivals: Evangelists: Philip Robertson and Craig Franklin, EVANGELIST: PHILIP ROBERTSON — Crockett Point Baptist Church, February 25, 6 p.m.: Baskin Baptist Church, February 26, 7 p.m.; Coax Baptist Church, February 27, 7 p.m.; First Baptist Church, Crowville, February 28, 7 p.m. Bouef River Baptist Church, February 29, 7 p.m.; Friendship Baptist Church, March 1, 7 p.m. EVANGELIST: CRAIG FRANKLIN – First Baptist Church, Wisner, February 25, 6 p.m.; Chase Baptist Church, February 26, 7 p.m.; Fort Necessity Baptist Church, February 27, 7 p.m.; Turkey Creek Baptist Church, February 28, 7 p.m.; New Zion Baptist Church, February 29, 7 p.m.; First Baptist Church, Winnsboro, March 1, 7 p.m. EVANGELIST: TREVOR THOMAS, combined Evangelism Rally at Temple Baptist, March 2, 7 p.m.
Maple Springs Baptist Church, Logansport: Revival, March 3-6, Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday 6 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Jeff Hurst. Pastor: Robert Davis.
Big Creek Baptist Association, Grant Parish: Associational Revival at B22 Auditorium, Dry Prong, March 3-6, 6:30 p.m. nightly. This will be a time for family restoration, youth transformation and church purification. Evangelist: Gevan Spinney, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Haughton. Worship: Kinetik. Nursery will be provided at First Baptist Church, Dry Prong for ages four and under. Transportation will be provided by calling 318.627.3131. A youth night will take place March 3, 3-6 p.m. There will be activities and Pizza at B22. Youth service will be at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Bethel Baptist at 627-3131, First, Dry Prong at 899.3371, First Pollock at 765-3525 or New Prospect at 640.9712.
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Sweetwater Bible Conference, March 6-8 & 10, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m., lunch provided, 6:30 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m., lunch provided, 6:30 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. Guest Speakers: Evangelist Bill Britt, Pastor of Mims Baptist Church Jerry Chaddick, Evangelist Bob Pitman; George Pordea, founder and President of Internation Access to Missions; Pastor of North Jacksonville Baptist Church Herb Reavis, and Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church Rubin Weaver. Worship: Ray Jones, Radiance Ministries. Pastor: Wilton Wall.
Milldale Baptist Church, Zachary: Milldale Bible Conference, March 6-8. Guest Speakers: Kevin Hamm, Michael Masson, Jerry Spencer, Malcolm Ellis. Worship: Macey Willis Family. Pastor: Jeremy Pruitt.
Cotile Baptist Church, Boyce: Revival, March 7-9, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Randall Creel. Pastor: Rob McLane.
Riverside Baptist Church, Vidalia: Mondays in March revival services, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6 p.m. Those speaking each Monday around the theme “Making a difference” are Dennis Baker, March 4; Philip Robertson, March 11; Reggie Bridges, March 18; and Mardy Guidry, March 25. Pastor: Glen Harrigill.
First Baptist Church, Gilbert: Harvest Sunday, March 10-13. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Worship: The Allens. Pastor: Bubba Ezell.
First Baptist Church, Merryville: Pulpit Supply, March 10, 17 & 31, 10 a.m. Speaker: Robert Dukes. Pastor: Currently without a pastor.
Martin Baptist Church, Coushatta: Revival, March 10-13, Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor Richard Kaufman.
Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville: Revival, March 10 – 13 nightly. Sunday at 6:00 pm; Monday – Wednesday 6:30 pm. Evangelist: Casey Johnson. Pastor: Adam Holloway.
South Winnfield Baptist Church, Winnfield: Revival, March 10-13. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Pastor: Jack Miller.
Unity Baptist Church, DeRidder: Revival, March 10-13. Worship: Broken Vessels. Pastor: Mike Burkes.
Ashland Baptist Church, Ashland: Revival, March 13-15, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Jonathon Watts, Livingston. Worship: Seed Sowers, Frankfort, Kentucky. Pastor: Danny Slack.
First Baptist Church, Jonesville: Ouachita Baptist Association men’s conference/soul-winning rally, March 14, beginning with a fish fry at 5:30 p.m. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Worship: Mackey Willis and Family in concert. Associational Ministry Strategist: Mickey Hudnall.
New Christian Life Fellowship Baptist Church, Alexandria: Revival, March 15-17, Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 5 p.m. Pastor: Carl Taylor III.
Siloam Springs Community Church, Jonesboro: Revival, March 17-20, Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Worship: Kerry Longoria. Pastor: Wayne Morrow.
Judson Baptist Church, Walker: Revival, March 17-20. Sunday 10:30 a.m.; March 17-20, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: David Lane.
LaSalle High School Gym, Olla: Fourth Annual Come to Jesus Revival, March 17-20, 7 p.m. nightly. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Fred Luter, Frankin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans (Monday) C. Tomell Hamms, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Winnfield. Worship: Glenn Price, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville. Wednesday is Youth Night, message, and pizza at 5:30 p.m. Regular services at 7 p.m. Childcare is available ages newborn to four. This community-wide revival is hosted by Christians Sharing Christ (Clarks), Kelly Baptist Church, Olla First Baptist Church, Tullos First Baptist Church and Pineville Baptist Church, Olla.
New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Revival, March 17-20; Sunday – 10:30 a.m.; Sunday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Mike Courtney. Worship: Mackey & Gail Willis. Pastor: Roland Hebert.
Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach: Revival, March 17-20. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Greg Tipton.
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Hineston: Revival, March 17-21. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, Chalk Artist. Pastor: Eugene Williams.
Summerfield Baptist Church, Colfax: Guest Speaker: Robert Dukes, March 24, Pastor: Jeremy Brister.
Reeves Bible Church, Reeves: Revival, March 24-27. Evangelist: Mackey Willis. Pastor: Charlie Carroll.
Temple Baptist Church, DeRidder: Refresh Week, March 24-27, Sunday 10:45 a.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. nightly. Pastor: Quincy Gill.
n Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Columbia: Greg Sullivan Ministries with Master’s Voice, March 24-27, Sunday, 6 p.m.: Monday-Wednesday, March 25-27, 7 p.m. Pastor: Robert Cooke.
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Bancroft: Revival, March 31- April 3. Evangelist: Mackey Willis. Pastor: Christopher Streams.
Gray Baptist Church, Jeferson, TX.: Revival, (Easter Sunday) March 31- April 3. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, The Chalk Artist. For more information concerning the revival, call 318.272.6002. Pastor: Roy Davis.
Goldonna Baptist Church, Goldonna: Area Crusade at Goldonna Elementary- Junior High School auditorium, April 5-6, 6:30 p.m., Goldonna Baptist Church, April 7, 10 a.m. April 6 will be a youth night, with supper at the church 5:30 p.m. The games and service will then take place at the school afterward. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Worship: Broken Vessels. Pastor: Ben Dupree.
LAGNIAPPE
Hebron Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Community Wide Women’s Conference, February 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hosted by Bethel Baptist Church and Hebron Baptist Church. Free giveaways. A meal will be provided by Reaching Forward Ministries and Hebron Baptist Church. Speakers: Hanna Hernandez, Nicole Bratton, Carolyn DeBusk. Music: Brooke Obey, Shea Smith. Special Speaker: Anna Hernandez Keith, Five Starter Ministries. Pastor: Travis Sanders.
First Baptist Church, Martin: Mark Lanier in concert, February 25, 11 a.m. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Richard Kaufman.
Gray’s Creek Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Chronicle in concert, February 25, 5 p.m. Pastor: Derrick Wall.
Jefferson Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Chronicle in concert, February 27, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: David Goza.
Join us for a day of spiritual growth and fellowship and you navigate how to be a leader in your home, workplace and life. You’ll hear from Jonathan Evans, chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys, avid outdoorsman and Pastor of First Baptist, Haughton Gevan Spinney, Pastor Jarrett Stephens of Champion Forest Baptist Church, and tv personality and professional duck hunter, Jase Robertson. Tickets are $35 and include lunch from some amazing local food trucks.
Bethel Baptist Church, West Monroe: Forge 2024 DNow, March 1-3, Sunday, 9 a.m. Friday-Saturday 7 p.m. Worship: WeRcalled. Pastor: Dennis Hensley Jr.
New Hope Baptist Church, Jennings: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, March 2, 6 p.m. Pastor: Eric Crochet.
Monroe Street Baptist Church, Bogalusa: Southern Plainsmen of Hornbeck in concert, March 3, 5 p.m. Pastor: Chad Jenkins.
Parkview Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Mark Lanier in concert, March 2, 11 a.m. Pastor: Chris DeGeorge.
Little Pass Baptist Church, Charenton: Wild Game Supper/Ice Cream Social, March 2, 6 p.m. Pastor: Chris Holloway.
First Baptist Church, Abbeville: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, March 3, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: R. J. Landry.
First Baptist Church, Natchitoches: D-Now) March 8-10, Friday, 6 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. supper, 7:30 p.m. Worship, 9 p.m., small groups; Saturday, breakfast, 8 a.m., Worship (Session two), 9 a.m., (small groups), 10 a.m. lunch 12:30 p.m. Serve 1:30 p.m., FBC Cup, 4:30 p.m. Supper, 6:30 p.m. Worship (Session 3) 7:30 p.m. Small groups, 9 p.m. Sunday, Breakfast, 8 a.m., Worship (Session 4) 9:30 a.m., Small Groups: 11 a.m. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Thomas Rush.
Poland Baptist Church, Alexandria: Women’s Retreat, March 9, 8:30-noon. Guest Speaker: Julie Hollingsworth will present a study from the Book of Ruth. Worship: First Baptist Church, Bunkie. No charge for the event but please RSVP by March 1. Lunch will be provided after the event. Pastor: Gary Richerson.
First Baptist Church, Minden: Testify – A Celebration Concert featuring the choirs and orchestras of FBC Minden, Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport and Eastwood Baptist Church, Haughton, March 10, 6 p.m. This is a return celebration from a prison ministry trip. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
First Baptist Church, Gilbert: Harvest Sunday, March 10. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Bubba Ezell.
New Hope Baptist Church, Independence: Chronicles in concert, March 10, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Kaleb Carlin.
First Baptist Church, Jonesville: Mackey Willis and Family in concert. March 14. Pastor:
Judson Baptist Church, Walker: Harvest Sunday, March 17. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Daivd Lane.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Gospel Music Hymn Sing – Spring Tour 2024, March 21, 7 p.m. Cost: $15. Tickets available at www.GospelMusicHymnSing.com. Special Guest: Mark Trammell. An offering will be taken for the Gospel Music Hymn Sing Foundation. For more information, call 318.442.0754. This is not a typical concert … it’s a worship experience. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything Tour, March 22, 7 p.m. Joining Big Daddy Weave will be Austin French and Hannah Kerr. Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-heaven-changes-everything-tour-fair-park-baptist-church-tickets/13444363. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
Memorial Baptist Church, Metairie: Easter Eggstravaganza, March 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. here will be free games, food, face painting, and prizes as we prepare to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection this Easter. Our Easter Egg Hunt (for kids ages 3-12 years old) will be an obstacle course that’s held indoors under black lights. Pastor: James Pritchett.
First Baptist Church, Minden: Good Friday service, March 29, 6 p.m. The service will feature FBC Minden’s choir and orchestra followed by the Lord’s Supper. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
Red Oak Baptist Church, Livingston: Chronicles in concert, March 31, 11 a.m. Pastor: Carl Varnado.
Midway Baptist Church, Bedico: Greg Sullivan in concert, March 31, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jimmy Wall.
First Baptist Church, Mandeville: Pastor & Wife Date Night, April 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come, and enjoy an evening of delicious food, warm fellowship and a fun and inspiring boot to your ministry marriage from seasoned ministry marriages. Special Guests: Jamie & Tara Dew (NOBTS) and Mark and Janet Dance (Guidestone). Cost: $15 per couple. Please register by Friday, March 29 by email to AdminnAssist@fbcmandeville.org or by calling 985.626.3217. When you register, please indicate childcare needs. Pastor: Ronny Cooksey.
