Arrivals/Departures
Evangelist Jack Daniels died June 22.
Lakeside Baptist Church in Metairie has disbanded.
Winn and Jackson Baptist Associations have disbanded to form the new North Central Baptist Association. DOM: Clovis Sturdivant.
David Abernathy is new as interim pastor of Trinity Baptist Ruston.
Lane Moore is new as director of missions for Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association.
Will (wife Amber) Simmons is new as pastor of North Keithville Baptist.
Chad (wife Sandy) Wilson is new as associate pastor of North Keithville Baptist.
Keith (wife Fontaine) Simmons is new as music minister of North Keithville Baptist.
Melvin (wife Linda) Sharry is new as pastor of Bethsaida Baptist in Ida.
Danny (wife Tameka) Mitchell Jr. is new as pastor of New Elizabeth Baptist in Shreveport.
Needed/Giving
Hope Community Church in Chauvin needs two student missionaries to serve children/youth and outreach evangelism community events. Call 985.594.5572 or email Pastor Randall Gill at randallgill@gmail.com.
Magnolia Baptist Holden seeks a part-time youth leader. Call Phil Pankey at 225.567.3132 for more info. Pastor: Berkley Boyd.
Homecomings, Anniversaries, Revivals
McDonald Memorial Baptist Jonesboro: Homecoming July 21.
Westside Baptist New Iberia: Revival 7 p.m. July 26-27; 11 a.m. July 28. Speaker: Roland Fontenot. Pastor: Tracy King.
Evergreen Baptist Bernice: 123rd anniversary and homecoming 10:45 a.m. July 28. Speaker: Harvey Hoffman; Music: Southern Revelations; Pastor: Wayne Sistrunk. Covered dish meal to follow.
Beech Springs Baptist Quitman: 106th Homecoming 10:45 a.m. July 28. Speaker: Interim Pastor Charles Hammons. Music: Sanctuary Quartet. Potluck lunch to follow.
First Baptist Minden: Revival and Mini-Chautauqua 8:15 a.m. to noon July 28-31. Guests: John Sullivan, Wayne DuBose and Jodie Williams. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
Church events/activities
First Baptist Zachary presents “Mondays for the Master” at 7 p.m. through Aug. 5 with different speakers each Monday: July 22 – Ronald Meeks, Professor of Bible and Director of Church Relations at Blue Mountain College, Blue Mountain, Miss.; July 29 – Steve Horn, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Lafayette, La.; Aug. 5 – Fred Luter, Jr., Senior Pastor of Franklin Ave. Baptist in New Orleans and President of the Southern Baptist Convention. Childcare will be provided for children birth to age 4.
Old Zion Hill Baptist Independence presents the Crusaders in concert at 7 p.m. July 21. Pastor: Joe Wiggins.
First Baptist Slidell hosts Music Camp July 22-26. Call 985.643.3456. Pastor Ricky Cummings.
First Baptist Jonesboro: Pine Cove Base Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22-26 for children entering first grade through sixth; Cost: $235.
Hope Community in Chauvin offers a free sports camp 9 a.m. to noon July 23-26 for youngsters – kindergarten through sixth grade. Register early; consent forms must be signed. Email afchhc@aol.com or call 985.594.5572. Pastor: Randall Gill.
Satsuma Baptist in Livingston plans to give away up to 100 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to local children at 11 a.m. July 27. Children must be present to receive one. Family fun event also includes jambalaya, sno-cones, cotton candy, games and awesome door prizes. Pastor: Brad Delaughter.
North Central Baptist Association: Youth Explosion, doors open 6 p.m. July 28-31 at Jonesboro-Hodge High School gym. All teens statewide welcome! Speaker: David Nasser; Band: Rush of Fools: Illusionist: Brock Gill. Organizer: Clay Smith of First Jonesboro. DOM: Clovis Sturdivant.