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
Eric, wife Cindy and family, Sonnier is the new pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Jennings.
Kevin, wife Penny, Paul is the new associate pastor at His Church, Pineville.
REVIVAL
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Harvest Sunday, February 2, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Mike Stowell.
New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Revival, February 16-19, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Randall Gill.
LAGNIAPPE
Esler Baptist Church in Pineville, is a mission-driven church seeking a youth minister who is passionate, driven, hard-working and is willing to share the Gospel and win souls. If interested, email a résumé at ptimot4@gmail.com or contact Pastor Joshua Timothy at 318.308.2748.
Man Up! Conference 2020, January 31, 6 p.m. at the Ruston Civic Center. Guest Speaker: Bernie Carbo, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer. Cost: $15 per person (includes a fish dinner). Seating is limited to the first 600 and no tickets will be sold at the door. RSVP by calling the Concord Union Baptist Association at 318.255.9030/5241. DOM: Barry Joyner.
First Baptist Church, Logansport: Gold City in concert, January 31, 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. No ticket is required but a love offering will be taken. For further information, contact the church at 318.697.4481. The church is located at 1009 Gum Street, Logansport, La. Pastor: Shawn Thrapp.
LaSalle Baptist Association, Jena: Man Up! 2020: Seeing Clearly God’s Expectations for Biblical Manhood, January 31, 6:30 p.m. at the Jena Community Center. Speakers: Rubin Weaver and Casey Johnson. Special Music: Graceway. This is a free event for all men and boys. A meal will be provided. Sign up at any church in the LaSalle Association or call the Mission Center at 318.992.8864. DOM: Buddy Willis.
First Baptist Church, Covington: Courageous Grand Parenting Conference, February 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ROC building. Cost: $25 (includes snacks, lunch and materials). Speaker: Calvin Harper, author. Register on-line at www.fbccov.org beginning January 2. Registration deadline is January 28. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
Simsboro First Baptist Church, Simsboro: Brock Gill in concert, February 1-2, 7 p.m. Pastor: Jason Cole.
Jamestown Baptist Church, Jamestown: Wild Game Supper, February 1, 6 p.m. Bring your favorite wild dish, desert or salad and join us for good food, Christian fellowship, and great speaker. Speaker: Bobby Krantz, pastor of Mt. Arrat Baptist Church and a former Louisiana Tech Baseball standout. For more information, call 318.894.8631. Pastor: Stan Foster.
Searcy Baptist Church, Trout: Jordan Family Band in concert, February 2, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Steve Jensen.
New Zion Baptist Church, Covington: Paige Patterson speaking, February 2, 8 & 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Paige Patterson will share God’s Word at both morning services and at the 6:30 p.m. evening. Dr. Patterson will also be speaking at the Northshore Baptist Association Pastors’ Conference, February 3 at 7 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor: Clark Stewart.
First Baptist Church, Benton: Bobby Bowen in Concert, February 2, 10:45 a.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Robert Beadle.
Heflin Baptist Church, Heflin: Kasey Kemp in concert, February 2, 11 a.m. Pastor: Ronnie Osborne.
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Columbia: Kasey Kemp in concert, February 2, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Hendrixson.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, February 3, noon. Speaker: Brian Sanders, author. Cost: $10 (lunch catered by Southern Creations) and open to the business community. Please RSVP by 8 a.m. on February 3 to Lori Pruitt at lpruitt@fbcpineville.net. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Lisbon: 2020 Louisiana State Gospel Singing Convention, February 7-8, Friday, 5 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. singing, 8 p.m. refreshments; Saturday, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. singing, noon, lunch, 1 p.m. singing. Everyone is welcome to attend. Pastor: Larry Sellers.
Big Creek Baptist Association, Pollock: Youth Disciple Now, February 7-8, Evangelist: Casey Johnson.
First Baptist Church, Marthaville: Celebrating God’s Everlasting Love Youth Rally, February 8, 5-9 p.m. Marthaville Junior High gym. Speaker: Kevin Flattmann. Worship: Four Days Late. Admission is free. There will be praise, worship, food and music. Pastor: Danny Forsythe.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Marriage Retreat in Natchitoches, February 14-15, Cost: $250. To register: https://onrealm.org/PhiladelphiaBap67486/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZmNjZTdhMzQtMzk0Yy00MTNlLTkyMDEtYWFlZTAxMTFmOTc1 Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport: Big Daddy Weave “When the Light Comes” Tour featuring Bethel Music’s Paul and Hannah McClure, February 14, 7 p.m. Cost: $20, general admission, $35 early entry and $75 for premium. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Pastor: Chuck Pourciau.
New Life Baptist Church, DeRidder: Jason Lovins Band in concert, February 16, 11 a.m. This is a free event for family and friends.