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ON THE MOVE
Larry Baldridge is the new pastor at Bayou Life Church, Cottonport.
Brock Huffpauir has resigned as pastor at New Life Church, Arnaudville.
HOMECOMING
First Baptist Church, Wisner: 95th anniversary, November 25, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will be served following the worship service. Guest Speaker: Joshua Peoples, associate pastor, Providence Church in Ormand Beach, Fla. Special Music: Wayne Watson. Pastor: Thomas Peoples.
Cherry Grove Baptist Church, Dry Creek: 100th Anniversary Celebration, November 25, 10:30 a.m. A meal and a time of fellowship will follow immediately after the service in the Family Life Center. Pastor: Robbie Rollins.
First Baptist Church, Delhi: Anniversary Celebration, December 8, 6 p.m. Special Music: The Sanctuary Quartet. Pastor: Jeff Coleman.
REVIVAL
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Harvest Sunday, November 25, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Special Music: Brad Mount. Pastor: Reuben Weaver.
Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe: Harvest Sunday, December 2, 10:45 a.m. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Mike Holloway.
LAGNIAPPE
Searcy Baptist Church, Trout: Searcy Baptist has a free pulpit and Communion table to offer to a church in need. For more information, call Roger Whatley at 318.992.3270.
First Baptist Church, West Monroe: Dennis Swanberg in concert, November 25, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Pastor: Michael Wood.
Wilda Baptist Church, Boyce: The Ball Brothers in Concert, November 25, 6 p.m. Pastor: Joey Rudisill.
First Baptist Church, Slidell: Pia Noel – Christmas Piano Concert, November 25, 6 p.m. The concert will help to usher in the advent season as a group of the area’s outstanding pianists perform. The concert is free. Pastor: Casey Stark.
First Baptist Church, Bossier: The Carols of Christmas – Women’s Christmas Soiree, November 29, 5 p.m. There will be a pre-event where there will be music, photo booth and Christmas Ideas. The dinner and soiree begins at 6 p.m. in the loft. Cost: $15 for the early sale and after November 25 it will cost $30. For more information, go to www.fbwomen.weebly.com. Pastor: Brad Jurkovich.
First Baptist Church, Moss Bluff: Shane & Shane and Phil Wickham for their 2018 Christmas Tour, November 30, 7 p.m. Cost: $25 general admission & $40 for VIP. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-concert-with-shane-shane-and-phil-wickham-tickets-45557545846?aff=efbeventtix. Pastor: Steve Bennett.
Houston River Baptist Church, Sulphur: Live Nativity in the Grove, November 30, 6:30 p.m. and December 1, 6 p.m. The Grove is located at Heritage Square, 1211 Ruth St, Sulphur, LA. Pastor: Lonnie Gothrup.
First Baptist Church, Bossier: Christmas – An Unforgettable Night of Music featuring Michael W. Smith and very special guest Melinda Dolittle, December 1, 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Pastor: Brad Jurkovich.
“A night in Bethlehem” at Jimmie Davis State Park on Caney Lakes, Chatham, November 30- December 1, 5-9 p.m. Come enjoy this live walk through. Cost: $3 per person. Three and under and 62 and older get in free.
Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo: From the Manger to the Cross, December 1-2, 6-8 p.m. at the Nebo ball park, located at 140 Hwy 777, Jena, LA. The walk through will begin with the prophecy of Jesus birth and end with his ascension. It is handicap accessible with golf carts for those unable to walk. Hot dogs, hot chocolate and a warm fire will be available for everyone to enjoy. Pastor: Stephen Richardson.
First Baptist Church, Minden: Love Came For Me presented by Minden First Baptist Church Celebration Choir and Orchestra, December 2, 6 p.m. For more information, please call 318.377.4434. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
Bouef River Baptist Church, Winnsboro will sponsor Christmas in Liddieville on December 2. The parade begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by the chili judging at 5 p.m. The lighting of the Christmas tree will take place at 5:15 p.m. There will be a photo booth, hot cocoa, popcorn, chili and Christmas giveaways. Everyone is invited to come enjoy this community event. Pastor: Kevin Goodman.
Greenwell Springs Baptist Church: Ben Waites in concert, December 7, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Brian Robertson.
Calvary Baptist Church, Merryville: Living Nativity on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8. Pastor: Jim Miers.
First Baptist Church, Port Allen at Gracepoint: A Night in Bethlehem, December 7-9, Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, 5-8 p.m. You are invited to a walk-thru experience of the “Little Town of Bethlehem’ on the night that Jesus was born. This is free and open to the public. Tours will run every 10-15 minutes each night. A Night in Bethlehem is presented by FBC at Gracepoint and Westgate Church. For more information, call FBC at 225.344.1553 or Westgate 225.381.5703. Pastor: James Pearson.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Meredith Andrews in concert, December 8, 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 until December 7th through First Pineville’s website www.fbcpineville.net. To purchase tickets go online to www.itickets.com/events/396746.html. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Living Christmas Tree, December 8, 5 p.m. Pastor: Josh Eubanks.
First Baptist Church, Plaquemine: Adult Christmas Cantata, December 9, 6 p.m.; Children’s Christmas Concert, December 16, 6 p.m. Pastor: Keith Horton.
Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Melder: “It’s Christmas Time Again,” a night of celebration featuring Charles Billingsley, December 10, 6:30 p.m. Billingsley is the worship pastor at Shadow Mountain Community Church pastored by David Jeremiah, and a sought after worship leader who regularly appears at such popular events as Women of Joy, Gridiron Men and Celebrators, among numerous others. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior with one of the best voices in Christian music today! Cost: $10 (children 0-5 years of age get in free). Tickets are available online at www.pineridge.church. Pastor: Jason Townley.
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Love Came For Me presented by Celebration and Kids Choirs, December 12, 6:15 p.m. Pastor: Chris Craig.
