Arrivals/Departures
Mike Edens, new as interim pastor of Hebron Baptist in Bush.
John Talbert has resigned as pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist in Winnfield.
Joe Thornton has resigned as pastor of Shady Grove Baptist in Sikes.
Brett Campbell has resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church of Zwolle.
Stacy Morgan, new as transitional pastor of Ferriday First Baptist.
James Patrick Deshotel was ordained to the gospel ministry Oct. 28 at Sale Street Baptist in Lake Charles.
Needed/Giving
Guitarist or pianist needed for Sunday morning worship at Baldwin Baptist Mission. Pastor: Tony Thibodeaux.
Part-time minister of youth and part-time minister of music needed at Woodlawn Baptist in Iowa. Call 337.802.3238 or email rlouvi2@yahoo.com. Pastor: Richard Louviere.
Youth worker needed at First Baptist of Dobson. Call 318.548.2268.Pastor: Travis Hampton.
Homecomings, Anniversaries, Revivals
Temple Baptist in Springhill: Revival Nov. 11-14. Speaker: Jack Daniels. Pastor: Jimmy Pitson.
First Baptist Ringgold: Revival Nov. 25-27. Guests: Ken Freeman and David Daniels. Pastor: Ronnie Osborne.
Church events/activities
Williams Boulevard Baptist in Kenner to host Don Piper, author of 90 Minutes in Heaven, at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 25. Pastor: Tim Williams.
Harrisonburg First Baptist Church is having Harvest Day at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11. Guest speaker: Jerry Price. Pastor: Cory Bruce.
First Baptist in West Monroe: Testify in their farewell concert, 6 p.m. Nov. 17. Love Offering.
New Ouachita Baptist in Enterprise will have a Harvest Day Celebration at 10 a.m. Nov. 18, with dinner afterwards. The Craig Franklin Family will sing and Craig will preach. Pastor: James King.
First Baptist Franklinton: Piano Festival of Prayer at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 24.
Emmanuel Baptist Denham Springs: Special Services 10:30 a.m. Nov. 25. Guest speaker; Mark Lanier. Pastor: Max Landry.
First Minden: Ladies event “Christmas in the Country” 5:45 p.m. Nov. 30 at the church. Tickets: $5. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
Seasonal Events
NOBTS Holiday Craft Fair, 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in Hardin Student Center.
Thanksgiving dinner/banquet Nov. 18: First Baptist St. Rose; Elm Grove Baptist Bossier City; First Baptist Ponchatoula; Fairview Baptist Coushatta; Trinity Baptist Natchitoches, with Glenview Baptist as guests; Mt. Vernon Baptist in West Monroe; Tioga First Baptist in Pineville; Cook Baptist in Ruston
Judson Baptist in Walker: The Christmas Shoe Tree, the Praise Kidz Christmas Musical: 6:15 p.m. Dec. 2.
Macedonia Baptist in Walker: Christmas in the Pines 6 p.m. Dec. 6. Pastor: Roger Dunlap.
Sale Street Baptist in Lake Charles: Dinner and a Big Band Christmas Concert Dec. 7.
First Baptist of Lafayette: Singing Christmas Tree in “Christmas in New York,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 8 and 10; 3 p.m. Dec. 8, 9. Tickets: $12/adults; $6/children.
Florida Boulevard Baptist in Baton Rouge: The Living Nativity, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8; 6 p.m. Dec. 9.
Ebenezer Baptist in Jonesboro: Bethlehem in the Park, Dec. 14-15.
First Baptist of Baker: Christmas Dinner Theatre 5 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets: $12/person.
Judson Baptist in Walker: The Hope of Christmas, the Celebration Choir’s Christmas Musical: 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 23.