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
Caleb (wife Jenni) Robison has been called to be the Minister of Music/Children of Gloster Baptist Church, Gloster from Operation Ministry Associate at Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Jeff Roberts is new pastor Sharon Baptist Church, Dubach.
Melanie Lawler is the new Director of Children’s Ministries at First Baptist Church, Slidell.
Adam Watson is the new worship pastor at First Baptist Church, Covington.
Michael (wife Beth) Gill is the new pastor of discipleship & administration at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany.
Bryan (wife Allie) Ulmer is the new student minister at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe.
HOMECOMING
Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: 71st Anniversary, March 1. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Eunice: 150th Anniversary Celebration, March 15, 10 a.m. There will be a meal after the worship service but those attending should RSVP Peggy Watson at peggy.watson@ abccamp.com. Guest Speaker: Steve Horn, Louisiana Baptists Executive Director Steve Horn and former pastors from the church. Special Music: Different people associated with the church (present and past). Pastor: Orville Rogers.
REVIVAL
East Ridge Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Spring Revival, March 1-4, 10:45 & 6 p.m. MondayWednesday, 7 p.m. Worship: Brad Davis Family. Pastor: Alan Weishampel.
Anacoco First Baptist Church, Anacoco: Revival, March 1-3, Sunday 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. MondayWednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Jamie Colter, Jamie Coulter Ministries of Hamburg, Arkansas. Pastor: Will Hall.
Maryland Baptist Church, St. Joseph: Revival, March 1-4, Sunday, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; MondayWednesday, 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 Senior adults, Speaker: Lee Dickson. There will be sandwiches and desserts after worship; March 15 emphasis on Adults. Speaker: Brian Gilcrease. There will be a pot luck lunch after worship; March 22 emphasis on youth. Speaker: Tim Lee. There will be pizza after worship; March 29 wrap up with Lord Supper. Pastor: Jack Bell.
First Baptist Church, Gilbert: Revival, March 8-11, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Wyman Lee Ezell.
Beauregard Memorial Baptist Church, Longville: Spring Revival, March 8-11. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Jimmy Clark. n District 8 Baptist Mission: Hope is Here — Sabine 2020, March 8-11 at Many High School Gym, fellowship, 5:30 p.m., service, 6 p.m. nightly. Sabine and North Sabine Baptist Association will be a parish-wide evangelistic crusade. Evangelist: Sammy Tippet. Director of Missions: Ron Thompson.
Louisiana College, Pineville: Campus Revival, March 10-12, Noon. Evangelist: Blake Newsom.
LAGNIAPPE
Oak Forest Baptist Church, Leesville: Brad Davis Family in concert, February 29, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Joe Call.
Christian Harmony Baptist Church, Natchitoches: Good News Gospel Trio in concert, February 29, 6 p.m. Pastor: David Matlock.
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.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, March 2, noon. Speaker: Steve Horn, Louisiana Baptists Executive Director. 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.
Trinity Heights Baptist Church, Shreveport: WeRCalled in concert, March 6-7, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Wayne DuBose.
First Baptist Church, West Monroe: The Word Alive, March 6-7. Speaker: with Lysa TerKeurst. Worship: Ellie Holcomb. The Word Alive is an event that will help women experience scripture in a whole new way as TerKeust leads this powerful yet intimate interactive Bible-teaching event. To volunteer or purchase tickets: Lifeway.com/ WordAlive. Pastor: Michael Woods.
Temple Baptist Church, Ruston: The Called Tour, March 7, 6 p.m. Worship Music: Avalon and Sarah Kelly. Pastor: Reggie Bridges.
Beauregard Baptist Association Women’s Event: “I Love to Tell The Story,” March 13, 6 p.m. at Beauregard Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Cost: $15 (Deadline to purchase tickets, March 9); T-Shirts: $20 (deadline to purchase t-shirts – February 27). For more information call the Beauregard Baptist Association at 337.202.4043. DOM: Tim Patrick.
Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe: The McNeill Family in concert, March 14, 6 p.m. A love offering will be received for this family group. Pastor: Jim Wolfe.
Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Fresh Grounded Faith with Jennifer Rothschild and Friends, March 20-21. This area-wide women’s event is cosponsored by First Baptist Church DeRidder.
First Baptist Church, Blanchard: Worship 3:16, March 21, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Worship: Matt Papa. Registration at 10 a.m. Cost: $50 (for lunch, breakouts, preferred concert seating) $10.00 (for concert, general admission.) Tickets available on eventbrite.com (search “worship316 conference”) For more information, call 318.834.7198. Pastor: Clay Fuqua. n Trinity Baptist Church, Hammond: Concert, March 22, 5:30 p.m. Worship: Greg Sullivan & Answered Prayer. Pastor: Avery Dixon.
First Baptist Church, Covington: REVIVE! Christ and His Church, March 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Blackaby Ministries International (BMI), in partnership with the North American Mission Board, will bring “REVIVE: Christ and His Church” to the Louisiana Northshore! Speakers: Richard Blackaby and Mark Clifton Cost is $10 and includes lunch and the two featured books. Register/RSVP at 225.567.5086 or office@northshorebaptists.net. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
