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New Era dedicates renovated education building

By Baptist Message MONTEREY, La. (LBM) – A crowd of 105 members and guests packed the newly remodeled educational building at New Era Baptist Church for a special celebration service Jan. 29. Completed in early January, the project featured renovation of its educational facility and the addition of two classrooms. According to Pastor Dustin Davis, this was the first time in nearly 50 years that the education building had received any updates. Davis said that renovations were needed to accommodate a growth in Sunday school. Since he arrived four-and-a-half years ago, Sunday school attendance has increased from 51 to 64. “We, at New Era, would like to thank everyone for making the building project possible,” Davis told the Baptist Message. “And we praise God for his blessings.” … [Read more...]

C3 event: In post-Roe world, “Duck Dynasty” stars encourage love

By Staff, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – “Duck Dynasty” stars Alan and Lisa Robertson encouraged Louisiana Christian University students to show Christ’s love to women in a post-Roe world, during the Christ, Church, Culture event, March 6. “In states like Louisiana, where abortion is now illegal, women need help even more now,” Al Robertson told a crowd of mostly students gathered inside Guinn Auditorium. “Women are seeking out pregnancy centers and alternatives. The need for volunteers is higher in a post-Roe world, just to be there so women have someone to talk and pray with.” The eldest son of Duck Commander Phil Robertson, Al who served as pastor of White’s Ferry Road Church in West Monroe for 22 years, returned to the family business and reality show “Duck Dynasty” in its fourth season in 2012. During the C3 event, Al and his wife, Lisa, brought everyone up-to-date on the family, including everyone’s favorite ‘Uncle Si’ on one of the most famous reality shows on TV. Then the Robertsons turned it over to his wife, who shared the family’s own story of brokenness, restoration, healing and family life to the audience. Lisa recounted how she grew up in a dysfunctional family. The youngest of three, both her … [Read more...]

Come to Jesus Revival begins March 5

By Baptist Message staff OLLA, La. (LBM) - The third annual Come To Jesus Revival kicks off March 5 at the LaSalle High School gymnasium in Olla. Scheduled through March 8, the revival services will take place at 7 p.m. nightly and will feature messages by evangelist Bill Britt and music by the McClanahan Family, Broken Vessels and Kinetik. The revival is a joint effort by First Baptist Church, Olla, Pinehill Baptist Church, Olla, Kelly Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, Tullos, and Christians Sharing Church, Clarks. … [Read more...]

Big Creek churches praying joint revival sparks spiritual harvest

By Baptist Message staff DRY PRONG, La. (LBM) – The 30 churches of Big Creek Association have scheduled a joint revival, March 26-29, that they pray will spark a spiritual awakening throughout Grant Parish. Scheduled at the B22 Auditorium in Dry Prong, the revival will feature messages by evangelist Bill Britt of Haughton and music by Jimmy Crabtree, minister of music at New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong, and other musicians in the association. Additionally, the Adult and Teen Challenge choir will share testimonies and special music during the March 28 service and a youth night with a pizza supper at 5 p.m. will take place the final night of the revival. Services are scheduled for 6 p.m. March 26 and 6:30 p.m. March 27-29. A nursery will be provided for those up to four years old at nearby First Baptist Church, Dry Prong. “I am praying God will revive the hearts and minds of his men and women,” Travis Sanders, association moderator and pastor of Hebron Baptist Church, Dry Prong, told the Baptist Message. “I am praying that He will heal families and give hope to those who are lost and unconcerned. “Only through our Father’s love can we really accomplish reconciliation spiritually with our Lord and physically … [Read more...]

LCU holds spring revival March 7-9

PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) -- Heath Peloquin, senior pastor of Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport, will be the keynote speaker for Louisiana Christian University’s upcoming three-day Spring Revival. Leading worship for the revival that runs March 7-9 at 11 a.m. daily in Guinn Auditorium will be LCU’s Voices and Elevate. “We are prayerful the Holy Spirit uses Dr. Peloquin to sweep through every part of the campus and ignite a fire for Jesus like we’ve never experienced before,” said LCU President Rick Brewer. “Dr. Peloquin spoke in chapel last semester in chapel, and the students responded to him very well,” said Nicholas Maricle, dean of Chapel. “I'm looking forward to having him on campus again and am praying students will be open to God's message for them.” Peloquin previously served as the director of missions for the North Texas Baptist Association, where he assisted 90 churches including 12 church plants in six languages. Prior to the NTBA, he was director of Church/Minister Relations for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention where he provided encouragement, mentoring and strategic planning for 2,600 ministers serving in churches of all sizes. He has also served on the Executive Board of Trustees of … [Read more...]

New River revival kicks off March 5

ST. AMANT, La. - New River Baptist Church will kick off its six-day revival March 5 with a 10:30 a.m. service. Services continue that night at 6 p.m. and March 6-10, 6:30 p.m., nightly. Evangelist Gene Douglas will bring the messages and music evangelist Jason Weir will lead worship. Craig Forque serves as pastor. … [Read more...]

Duck Commander’s Al Robertson to speak at C3 on pro-life issues

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Al and Lisa Robertson will be the featured speakers for Louisiana Christian University’s third Christ Church Culture event of the spring semester, March 6. The Robertsons, who are from West Monroe and are best known for the popular TV show “Duck Dynasty, will speak about their work in pro-life advocacy rather than the show or the antics of Al’s famous father Phil Robertson, his uncle and three brothers. “LCU is pleased to host Alan Robertson for a C3 Seminar focused on pro-life initiatives,” LCU President Rick Brewer said. “His insight will underscore the commitment of the University to protecting the lives of the unborn consistent with our biblical foundation.” The C3 event comes nine months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (a 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion), triggering a ban on abortions in Louisiana. But since Roe v. Wade was overturned there has been a significant decrease in pro-life activism, said Wildcats for Life President Abigail Shields, a senior management and marketing major from Deville. “This time is crucial because states are still implementing their responses to this change,” Shields said. “In order to reignite awareness on … [Read more...]

Gray Baptist to host ladies brunch

JEFFERSON, Texas (LBM) - The Gray Baptist Church women's ministry will host a ladies brunch, March 4, 10 a.m. until noon. Stephanie "Honey" Holden will be the guest speaker. Roy Davis serves as pastor. … [Read more...]

FBC Covington to host Adults 55+ Spring Celebration

COVINGTON, La. - Grammy Award winning gospel singer Terry Blackwood will be featured at First Baptist Church, Covington's Adults 55 + Spring Celebration, March 21, 10 a.m. The cost is $10 and registration is required. Waylon Bailey serves as pastor. … [Read more...]