EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you have a Revival, Homecoming, a new pastor, a community outreach or a concert? The Baptist Message would love to share your church news with the rest of the state. It is very easy to do, just send in your information (who, what, where and when) to philip@baptistmessage.com or call 318.449.4345. To get your event in the paper, please submit your information three weeks prior to the event.
ON THE MOVE
Stephen (wife Crystal) Craver is the new director to the Shreveport Metro Baptist Collegiate Ministry.
Aaron Brewer is the new associate director for the Baptist Collegiate Ministry in New Orleans.
REVIVAL
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Mount Hermon: Family Crusade, July 7-10. Evangelist: 2TALK42 Ministries. Pastor: Scott Spinks.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Revive Monday, July 8, 15, 22, 29. July 8: Evangelist: Bob Pittman. Worship: Jason Crabb. July 15, Evangelist: Jerry Chaddick. Worship: PBC Worship Team. July 22: Evangelist: Mike Stone. Worship: PBC Worship Team. July 29: Tarande Greene in concert. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Standard Baptist Church, Olla: Revival, July 14-17, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Malcom Ellis. Pastor: Shad Tibbs.
Searcy Baptist Church, Trout: Harvest Sunday, July 14. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, Chalk Artist. Pastor: Steve Jones.
Beauregard Memorial Baptist Church, Longville: Family Crusade, July 11-14. Evangelist: 2TALK42 Ministries. Pastor: Jimmy Clark.
First Baptist Church, Princeton: Harvest Sunday, July 21. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Darrell Cooper.
LAGNIAPPE
Gulf Coast Baptist Church, Golden Meadow: The church is in need of a new or used (in good working order) refrigerator and also a separate freezer to help store more cold and frozen food for the church’s newest ministry “Feeding Lafourche” food bank. Call 985.258.0988 or email gcbcla@gmail.com. Pastor: Shane Terrebonne.
East Ridge Baptist Church, Lake Charles, is seeking a bi-vocational associate pastor with a concentration on reaching the area. Contact Alan Weishampel at aeweishampel@aol.com.
Houston River Baptist Church, Sulphur: Fourth of July Family Fun Day, July 4, 6-9 p.m. Come join us for hot dogs, games, music, and fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. Pastor: Lonnie Gothrup.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus, July 7-11, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Parent’s Night, July 12, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jack Bell.
ouston River Baptist Church, Sulphur: Blake and Jenna Bolerjack in concert, July 7, 10:15 a.m. Award winning Christian music duo, Blake & Jenna Bolerjack, will be special music guests for the morning services at Houston River. Pastor: Lonnie Gothrup.
New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Blake and Jenna Bolerjack in concert, July 7, 6 p.m. Pastor: Roland Hebert.
Pineville Park Baptist Church, Pineville: VBS-Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good, July 7-11, 5 p.m. All children entering pre-K-6th grade are welcome to join us. We begin each evening with dinner for kids at 5 p.m. in the REC. We move from there to all of the fun VBS programming at 5:30 p.m. and end our trek at 8:30 p.m. Pastor: Jeremy Shepherd.
First Baptist Church, Slidell: VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus,, July 7-11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. nightly. This is for three years old thru sixth grade. Register at fbcslidell.org. Pastor: Casey Stark.
Coteau Baptist Church, Houma: Hopes Journey in concert, July 7, 9 a.m. The church is located at 2066 Coteau Road, Houma, La 70364. For more information, call 985.226.7119 or go to www.hopesjourneyonline.com. Pastor: Wayne Hunt.
First Baptist Church, Winnfield: Adult & Youth VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 6 p.m. Session 1, July 7, Encounter in the Temple; Session 2, July 14, Encounters on the Water; Session 3, Encounter at the Tomb, July 21; Session 4, Encounter on the Road, July 28. Sessions will be taught by members of four different Sunday School classes. Members of The Empty Nest, 39 and Holding, Gail’s Gals, and The Bridge class will all have a week to take us on amazing encounters In the Wild. Pastor: Steve Smithson.
New Zion Baptist Church, Covington: VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus, July 8-12. To sign up online go to www.newzion.net. Pastor: Clark Stewart.
First Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Women’s Conference: Complete in Christ, July 12-13. Speaker: Michelle Nezat. Pastor: Brian McAllister.
Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe: VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus,, July 8–12, 6-8:30 p.m. Pastor: Mike Holloway.
Beauregard Memorial Baptist Church, Longville: Ben Waites in concert, July 14, 9 a.m. Pastor: Jimmy Clark.
First Baptist Church, Pine Prairie: Faith, Family and Friends Festival, July 14, 4-8 p.m. Cost: $6. There will be burgers, chips, drinks, popcorn, popsicles, cotton candy, balloon animals, face painting, carnival games, fun jump, water slides, and a dunking booth. Door prizes will also be given away. Buy tickets at the church office or call 337.224.9394 or 318.838.4353. All proceeds will be given to Pastor Daniel Holsomback who is battling cancer. Pastor: Daniel Holsomback.
Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe: Vacation Baptist School kick-off party July 14, 5 p.m.; VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus, July 15-18, 8:30 a.m. – noon; family night program and supper, July 18, 6 p.m.
Foster Road Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: VBS – Roar: Life is Wild. God is good, July 14-18, 5:15-8:15 p.m. This is for grades kindergarten thru the fifth grade. Pastor: Mike Morris.
First Baptist Church, Cameron: VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus, July 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. For children Ages 3 – just finished 6th grade. Pastor: Charles Hugonin.
East Ridge Baptist Church, Lake Charles: VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus, July 15-19, 5:30 p.m. You are invited to In the Wild, as we zoom in and focus on Jesus and God’s creations. Pastor: Alan Weishampel
Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe: VBS – In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus, July 15-19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by VBS afterwards. Pastor: Jim Wolfe.
Georgetown Baptist Church, Georgetown: 3 Day Walk of Faith, July 21-23, 7 p.m. Worship: Living in Faith Everyday. Pastor: Carl Giffith.
Bethel Baptist Church, Jennings: VBS – Roar: Life is Wild, God is Good, July 22-26, 8 a.m.-noon.
First Baptist Church, Carlyss: VBS- Giddy Up Junction (Taking God’s Love to New Frontiers), July 22-26, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. This is for children age 3 -11 (going to 6th grade). Come join us for a fun week of western-themed Bible Adventures. Pastor: Frank Walker.
Caney Lake Baptist Church, Chatham: “Annual Hee Haw Show,” July 26-27, Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 pm. Tickets are $7 each. For tickets call: Tammy Gunter 318.805.6124; Anita Waggoner 318.278.3773; or Donna Ferguson 318.348.5577. Pastor: Lance Otwell.
