BAGNO, the Baptist Association of Greater New Orleans, includes all of five parishes – St. Charles, St. Bernard, Orleans, Jefferson, and Plaquemines – and the majority of a sixth, St. John the Baptist. NEW ORLEANS – BAGNO, the Baptist Association of Greater New Orleans, includes all of five parishes – St. Charles, St. Bernard, Orleans, Jefferson, and Plaquemines – and the majority of a sixth, St. John the Baptist. Of those, four parishes were impacted by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. To recap the devastation, at least 80 percent of the city of New Orleans was flooded, with some parts under 20 feet of water. The breach on the 17th StreetCanal levee caused flooding in Jefferson Parish streets, with some lower- lying areas receiving significant water damage. Plaquemines Parish was flooded severely, while St. Bernard Parish, east of New Orleans and the most exposed to the storm surge, also was flooded because of extensive levee failure. It is reported that up to 90 percent of these levees were damaged. Statistics for the association are sketchy at best at this point, said association staff. … [Read more...]
DOM draws people to Jesus Christ
NEW ORLEANS – Despite hurricanes, death, and the many challenges of life, Joe McKeever, director of missions for BAGNO, the Baptist Association of Greater New Orleans, persists in ministry. NEW ORLEANS – Despite hurricanes, death, and the many challenges of life, Joe McKeever, director of missions for BAGNO, the Baptist Association of Greater New Orleans, persists in ministry. By far the weirdest thing McKeever’s experienced in the ministry? “That would be Katrina,” the DOM said. While destruction of the magnitude of Katrina is a test many ministers will never face, death is a constant, and McKeever remembers one in particular that dealt a heart-wrenching blow not only to the family involved, but the community as well. “I’ve just lost Millie’s baby and I’m losing Millie. Pray!” The doctor, Charles, told his wife, who promptly called McKeever who came and paced the floor with Lenny, Millie’s husband and a church member. Millie, acting on a premonition, had asked Charles to stay in the hospital near her from the time she was admitted until she gave birth, … [Read more...]
Louisiana churches minister through daycare and preschool
Looking for a ministry that will help you reach out to your community? A child care program could be the answer for your church. SHREVEPORT – Looking for a ministry that will help you reach out to your community? A child care program could be the answer for your church. Becky Estes saw that opportunity here at Willow Point Baptist more than 20 years ago and pounced. Again. Making a third go of it after beginning two daycare centers elsewhere proved to be just as rewarding, she said. According to a Louisiana report, Investing in the Child Care Industry –www.dss.state.la.us/Documents/OFS/Investing_In_The_Chi1.pdf – published in 2005, almost 60 percent of families in the state with children under age six have both parents in the workforce. Translation: more than 2.5 million families in the state may need child care. Yet the state has a mere 1,762 licensed child care facilities, each of which is capable of serving about 45 children, depending on staffing and space. The need for more quality child care options seems apparent. Louisiana Baptist churches respond to this need with a variety of … [Read more...]
Churches adapt preschool/daycare program to local needs
The Weekday Early Education (WEE) Program at Pineville Park Baptist Church in Pineville teaches four-year-olds through kindergarteners five days a week, three hours a day. On Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays – again for three hours each day – 1-, 2-, and 3-year-olds can attend. PINEVILLE – The Weekday Early Education (WEE) Program at PinevilleParkBaptistChurch in Pineville teaches four-year-olds through kindergarteners five days a week, three hours a day. On Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays – again for three hours each day – 1-, 2-, and 3-year-olds can attend. Next year the center plans to offer 3-year-olds the option of two, three, or five days a week. Similar to Mother’s Day Out, PinevillePark is more than anything a developmental school, Director Jenise Jeansonne said. Besides a 30-minute outside play time and a snack time, children are engaged in structured learning for the entire time they’re at the center. The center provides physical education on Fridays and music education every day but Thursday. On Wednesdays children can participate in a Stay-N-Play … [Read more...]
Listing of churches with preschool/daycare programs
Airline Baptist, Shreveport Alpine First Baptist, Pineville Amite Baptist, Denham Springs Bellaire Baptist, Bossier City Bethel Baptist, Jennings BethsaidaBaptistChurch, Many Broadmoor Baptist, Shreveport Calvary Baptist, Shreveport Calvary Baptist, Slidell Calvary Baptist, Alexandria CelebrationChurch, Metairie CentralBaptistChurch, Springhill Christ Baptist, Houma Comite Baptist, Baton Rouge Cypress Baptist, Benton Donahue Family, Pineville Eastwood Baptist, Haughton Ebenezer Baptist, Jonesboro Emmanuel Baptist, Lake Charles FairPark Baptist, West Monroe First Baptist, Baton Rouge First Baptist, Bossier City First Baptist, Calhoun First Baptist, Covington First Baptist, Denham Springs First Baptist, DeRidder First Baptist, Haughton First Baptist, Homer First Baptist, Houma First Baptist, Jonesville First Baptist, Mandeville First … [Read more...]
Miss Louisiana serves Christ, state
“God’s timing is perfect timing,” said Jamie Wilson, Miss Louisiana 2006 and a competitor this past January for the Miss America title. “I think everything always works the way it’s supposed to.” MINDEN – “God’s timing is perfect timing,” said Jamie Wilson, Miss Louisiana 2006 and a competitor this past January for the Miss America title. “I think everything always works the way it’s supposed to.” Wilson, 23, first became involved with pageants when she decided that she wanted to represent her home town and become Miss Minden. “I initially thought it would be something fun to do, but I’ve become ever more aware of how influential this position can be and how I can use it to encourage others,” she said, emphasizing that she always looks for God’s guidance. After becoming Miss Minden, Wilson shifted her sights toward the Miss America crown, which required winning the state title first. That goal took five years to accomplish. At first struggling to break into the top ten, then the top five, then winning first runner up, Wilson was finally crowned Miss Louisiana … [Read more...]
LC plans for marching band
Plans for a marching band at Louisiana College are well under way. PINEVILLE – Plans for a marching band at LouisianaCollege are well under way. Despite all the excitement about it, not many people are aware that the band is a reinstatement, or that it was once an established extracurricular organization. But since LC has not had a marching band for almost 50 years, it is probably accurate to call it an “inaugural” band. Joe Rivet, former trumpet player in the 1952 marching band and an LC alum, recalls the group had about 35 members and included boosters. Band members wore blue and orange uniforms. The new band will include a color guard and a spirit line. Andrew Hunter is to arrive June 1 at LC to organize the new band. Hunter at the present time is directing the pep band that he organized at La GrangeCollege in La Grange, Ga., a United Methodist school said to be the one of the oldest women’s schools in the nation. It became a co-ed institution in 1953. Forming a band at LC will be “a great opportunity which will develop a more comprehensive instrumental music program,” Hunter … [Read more...]
Teen prayer warriors gather at Alexandria High School patio
Many legislators have attempted to, and partially succeeded in, banning prayer in public schools. However, in one Louisiana city, students at Alexandria Senior High are engaging in their right to pray. 7:14 prayertime takes place beside high-traffic parking-lot-to-classrooms corridor. Many legislators have attempted to, and partially succeeded in, banning prayer in public schools. However, in one Louisiana city, students at Alexandria Senior High are engaging in their right to pray. Led by the founder of Orange Ministries, Greg Ziecker, about 15 students meet to pray every Monday and Friday morning. The group, labeled 7:14 Prayer Circle, have been meeting since August. “It all started as an attempt to get involved,” said Ziecker, a member at Calvary Alexandria. “Soon we plan on expanding past our school into other local junior high and high schools. We’ve found that more people are willing to pray in a group if they are given the opportunity.” 7:14 Circle is not limited to any denomination or church. “If you want to take a stand for God, you’re welcome to pray with us,” Ziecker said. “It’s a simple idea for simple … [Read more...]
Teacher Ed group evaluates LC
The Louisiana College Teacher Education Department recently was subject to NCATE evaluation. PINEVILLE – The Louisiana College Teacher Education Department recently was subject to NCATE evaluation. NCATE, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, offers colleges a chance to receive a nationally-recognized stamp of approval. In considering LouisianaCollege for NCATE accreditation, a team of 10 representatives visited the LC campus Feb. 24-28 and assessed the Education Department in a number of ways: The team conducted interviews with faculty and students, as well as observed classes and student teachers in their school settings. One of NCATE’s chief interests was the department’s conceptual framework, a 107-page document that outlines the department’s philosophy concerning the future educators it produces, LC administrators said. The conceptual framework of the department focuses on three aspects: Christian Service, Mastery of Subject Matter, and the Attributes of a Practitioner Teacher. The framework states that “the goal of the Teacher Education Department is to train teacher candidates to become Dynamic … [Read more...]
Louisiana Landscape
GOLDONNA – A Ladies Night Out is planned for Friday, March 16 at Goldonna Baptist. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. SLIDELL – Single moms and senior adults can get a free oil change and fluid checks starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at Grace Memorial Baptist, where Bob Heustess is pastor. “Please register for this by March 15 so the proper oil filter can be purchased for you,” leaders say. Youth at Grace Memorial are planning a Homeless Night for Friday, March 30. Teens are on the lookout now for their cardboard box homes for the night. NEW ORLEANS – A youth mission team from North Richland Hills Baptist in Texas is spending spring break in the Bywater area of New Orleans, participating in an evangelistic thrust led by Grace Baptist, where Bill Rogers is outgoing pastor and Charlie Dale, associate pastor. Monday through Thursday, March 12-15, the youth are to be painting the inside of DouglasHigh School, across the street from the church. On Wednesday, March 14, Grace plans to host a block party with live band, food and “some kid stuff,” Dale wrote in an … [Read more...]
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