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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 Breanna Allen is the news children’s director at First Baptist Church, Vivian. Jason Shawley is the new senior pastor at Angie Baptist Church, Angie. His first Sunday was May 5. Matt (wife Sarah) Tyson is the new Executive pastor/business administrator at Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport. HOMECOMING Hebron Baptist Church, Summerfield: 171st Annual Homecoming Celebration, August 4, 10 a.m. There will be dinner on the grounds after the worship service. Guest Speaker: Randy Brown. There will also be special music. First Baptist Church, Greensburg: 153rd Homecoming Celebration, August 11, 9:15 a.m. (Sunday school); 10:30 a.m. (Worship). Dinner on the grounds will follow the worship service. Speaker: Joey Bennett. Worship Leader: Ivy Butler. Pianist: Ann Butler. If you have any questions or … [Read more...]

Louisiana College inks international partnership

By Norm Miller, LC News by Norm Miller   PINEVILLE, La. (LCNews)-- Louisiana College President Dr. Rick Brewer signed a memorandum of understanding for academic partnership with Liverpool Hope University in Liverpool, UK. After four days of meetings with more than 20 academic leaders at the 175-year-old institution, Brewer and LHU’s Vice Chancellor Dr. Gerald Pillay signed the covenantal document in Pillay’s office July 18. “As a faith-based institution, Liverpool Hope University is an international standard-bearer for the integration of faith and learning,” Brewer said. “I anticipate a long and fruitful relationship with this institution, which shares our academic convictions and worldview.” Pillay said Louisiana College “shares the same values and academic educational philosophy of our university. It was a joy to meet President Brewer and to build bridges between us.” He also noted “the splendid work at Louisiana College” and his desire to “find ways to collaborate between Louisiana and Liverpool. We look to the future with much anticipation.” Brewer met with the leaders of several academic disciplines while exploring avenues of cooperation and academic exchange. “Everyone expressed genuine interest in … [Read more...]

Heaven’s coming attractions

By David Jeremiah EL CAJON, Calif. (BP) -- When our family moved from Fort Wayne, Ind., to San Diego in 1981, I didn't realize people came from all over the world to experience its attractions. San Diego not only offers a year-round moderate climate but also features a beautiful harbor, sandy beaches, wonderful shopping and restaurants, a world-famous zoo, professional sporting events and much more. I've lived here for nearly four decades and still have not seen all of my hometown's attractions. But every locale has its own attractions. They quicken our anticipation for what we will experience when we get there. And I believe that is one reason God showed the apostle John a picture of heaven -- "the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband" (Revelation 21:2). Revelation 21-22 is meant to promote the glorious "coming attractions" for all who belong to Christ. Highlighting what the apostle John saw in his vision of heaven, I emphasize "saw" because this is an eyewitness account. John reports what he saw with his own two eyes (literally or in a spiritual vision): "Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth" (Revelation 21:1). First, heaven is massive in size. … [Read more...]