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ON THE MOVE
Ken Gordon is the new pastor at Beulah Baptist Church, Cheneyville.
Seth (wife Joy) Whorton is the new music minister at Cypress Baptist Church, Benton.
Shelby Thomas is the new youth pastor at Bethel Baptist, Carthage, Texas from Bethany Baptist, Bethany.
Brent Shoalmire is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Eunice from Red River Baptist Church, Benton.
Matt Duff resigns as worship pastor at First Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Phil Smith is the new music minister at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Zack Bennett is the new pastor at Evans Creek, Pearl River
HOMECOMING
First Baptist Church, Shreveport: 175th Anniversary, February 23, Speaker: Joel Gregory. Activities will include a banquet Friday evening, mission projects on Saturday morning, and a worship service Sunday morning. For more information, call the church at 318.865.8414. Pastor: John Lary.
REVIVAL
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Faith Family February, February 12, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: John Lary, Pastor Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport; February 19, 6:30 p.m.; Evangelist: Thumper Miller, Pastor, FBC Mansfield; February 26, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Gevan Spinney, Pastor, FBC, Haughton. There will be a meal every Wednesday in the Family Life Center. For more information, call the church office at 925.9476. Pastor: Mike Stowell.
New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Revival, February 16-19, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Randall Gill.
Union Springs Baptist Church, Converse: Revival, February 23-28, Sunday, 6 p.m., MondayFriday, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: David Hanna. Worship: The Lisembys. Pastor: Dick Enterkin.
East Ridge Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Spring Revival, March 1-4, 10:45 & 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Worship: Brad Davis Family. Pastor: Alan Weishampel.
Maryland Baptist Church, St. Joseph: Revival, March 1-4, Sunday, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist: Craig Franklin Ministries. Pastor: Larry Foster.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: March Madness Revival, March 1. 8. 15. 22. 29, 11 a.m. Sunday, March 1st emphasis on Children & Family, Speaker: Bubba Mills; March 8 emphasis on Youth; March 15 emphasis on Adults; March 22 emphasis on Senior Adults’ March 29 wrap up with Lord Supper. Pastor: Jack Bell.
LAGNIAPPE
Seeking to locate 1970 graduates of Acadia Baptist Academy for a 50-year reunion. Please contact Paul Johnson, joh9pa@aol.com.
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.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Marriage Retreat in Natchitoches, February 14-15, Cost: $250. To register: https://onrealm.org/ PhiladelphiaBap67486/PublicRegistrations/Ev ent?linkString=ZmNjZTdhMzQtMzk0Yy00MTN lLTkyMDEtYWFlZTAxMTFmOTc1 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. n New Life Baptist Church, DeRidder: Jason Lovins Band in concert, February 16, 11 a.m. This is a free event for family and friends.
Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe: Living History Day with Dan Charland, February 16, 10:45 a.m. How to Fix What’s Happening in Our Nation, February 16, 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. Pastor: Mike Holloway.
Alto Baptist Church, Alto: Branson comes to Alto, February 16, 6 p.m. Musical Guests: Chuck Crain and Tim Gregg from the Presley’s Country Music Jubilee in Branson, Missouri. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. Music Minister: Jay Ellerman. Pastor: Alan Miller.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: 31st annual Wild Game Feast, February 21, 6 p.m. Guest Speaker: Bodie Swisher, World Champion Game Caller. Pastor: Jack Bell.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach: Men’s Wild Game Supper, February 21, 6 p.m. Speaker: Reggy McDaniel, owner of Mac’s Fresh Market.
Oak Forest Baptist Church, Leesville: Brad Davis Family in concert, February 29, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Joe Call.
Cook Baptist Church, Ruston: 22nd Annual Sportsman’s Banquet, February 29, 6 p.m. Cost: $3. There will be live and silent auctions, a potluck selection of game meat and other savory dishes and desserts! All sales and donations will go to support the Cook Baptist Church Seminary Scholarship Fund. Pastor: Todd Free.
