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HOMECOMING
First Baptist Church, Ball: Homecoming, August 1, 10:45 a.m. with a meal following the worship service. Worship: The Good News Gospel Trio. Pastor: Mike Hedrick.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pollock: Homecoming, August 1, Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. Gospel music concert by Mountain View Connection Group. Lunch will follow. Speaker: David Maxwell. Pastor: Micah Murrell.
ON THE MOVE
Keith, wife Suzanne, Sheridan is the new BASELA (Baptist Association of Southeast Louisiana) Director of Missions. He was formerly pastor of Lee’s Creek Baptist Church, Bogalusa.
Tony Carter is the new pastor at Unity One Baptist Church, Franklin.
Jeff, wife Mary, Shows is the new pastor at East Winnfield Baptist Church, Winnfield. He comes from Union Hall Baptist Church in Coushatta. He officially begins July 26.
John Brown is the new associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell.
Mark Talbot is the interim pastor at Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Carl Taylor III will be installed as pastor of New Christian Life Fellowship Baptist Church, Alexandria on August 1, 2:30 p.m.
Ken Dowdey has resigned as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, Morgan City to pursue a hospital chaplaincy in south Texas.
Jason Purdy has resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church, Livingston.
Charley Westbrook has resigned as pastor of Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs and is available for pulpit supply.
David Worthington is the interim music minister at First Baptist Church, Benton.
Cassidy Simmons is the new children’s director at Grawood Baptist Church, Keithville.
Jade Manzano is the new children’s director at Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell.
Bobby Powell has retired as minister of music and education at Bayou Vista Baptist Church, Morgan City. He served in this position for 26 years.
REVIVAL
East Jena Baptist Church, Jena: Revival, August 1-6. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Worship: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Michael Wilkinson.
Good Hope Baptist Church, Singer: Revival, August 8-11, Worship: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Mark Schultz.
Welcome Home Baptist Church, Columbia: Revival, August 11-15, Wednesday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. Evangelist: Sean Tabb. Worship: Sean Tabb Family. Pastor:Jim McKeithen.
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Bancroft: Harvest Sunday, August 15. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Michael Streams.
Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Revival, August 15-18, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Speaker: Steve Horn, Music: The Josh Dixon Family. Sunday, 6 p.m., Speaker: Casey Johnson, Music: The Harrigill’s. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Speaker: Glen Harrigill. Music: Voices of Louisiana College. Wednesday, 6 p.m. Speaker: Brett Faulk. Music: Casey and Heather Boone. Pastor: Michael Evans.
First Baptist Church, Robeline: Revival, August 15-19. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Worship: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Brian Ray.
Bayou Vista Baptist Church, Morgan City: Unity Revival, August 22, 6 p.m. There will be food and fellowship after the meeting. Pastor: Steven Kelly
Little Pass Baptist Church, Charenton: Unity Revival, August 29, 6 p.m. There will be food and fellowship after the meeting. Pastor: Chris Holloway.
First Baptist Church, Dubach: Revival, August 30-September 1. Worship: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Cory Bruce.
LAGNIAPPE
Calvary Baptist Church, Merryville: Back-to-School Splash Bash, July 30, 6-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to join Calvary for an evening of fun & activities. Waterslides for all ages, games, arts & crafts, food, and more. Speaker: Matthew Geisel, a Christian juggler and youth evangelist. Pastor: Jim Miers.
Calvary Baptist Church, Tullos: Mark Lanier Ministries in concert, August 1, 11 a.m. Pastor: Norris Curry.
Wilda Baptist Church, Boyce: Mark Lanier Ministries in concert, August 1, 6 p.m. Pastor: Joey Rudisill.
New Hope Baptist Church, Independence: Greg Sullivan in concert, August 1, 10:30 a.m.
Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham: Ernie Haase and Signature Sound concert, August 1, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Rick Aultman.
Bonita Road Baptist Church, Mer Rouge: 2021 VBS Anchored, August 6-8, August 6 from 6-8:30 p.m., August 7 from 9-11:30 a.m., and August 8 at 9:00 am during morning worship service. Registration is open for children who have completed Pre-K 4 through 6th grade. Please fill out the form below for each child you are registering. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8HuO_8n74LoyAIwmQWe9b2_dlEPDCA40GeI_Wm-e8C-9XZw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR28a1D_cKxo_bSBZhexSRwG1neRug13CFf4HVH6Q-gkHRrwJVcDxTv37jE Pastor: Casey Johnson.
First Baptist Church, Houma: Bayou Student Back to School Bash, August 7, 1-6 p.m. Speaker: Luke Hockenjas. Worship: Like Giants. There will be worship, water games, snacks and fellowship. Contact Bayou Baptist Association to RSVP by August 1. Pastor: Steve Folmar.
Maurepas Baptist Church, Maurepas: Greg Sullivan in concert, August 8, 10 a.m. Pastor: Glynn Reine.
First Baptist Church, Iota: Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, August 14, 6 p.m. Pastor: Steve Bollich.
Mandeville First Baptist Church: Foto Sisters in Concert, August 15, 5 p.m. in the worship center. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Corey Fontan.
Stevendale Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Concert, August 20, 7 p.m. Special Guests: Greg Sullivan Ministries with special guest Living Faith. Pastor: Stephen Young.
Jefferson Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: BAGBR World Missions Conference, August 22, 6 p.m. Speaker: Paul Chitwood, President of the International Mission Board. Pastor: David Goza.
Creston Baptist Church, Creston: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, August 29, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Truman Leach.
East Jena Baptist Church, Jena: Mark Lanier Ministries in concert, August 29, 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Wilkinson.
Woodlawn Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Gathered 2021, Family Worship at home and in assembly, August 13-14, Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Leaders: Scott Aniol Becky Aniol, Laramie Minga, Andrew and Meghan Pressley, Matt Sikes. To register go online to www.eventbrite.com/e/gathered-2021-registration-156765775655. Pastor: Lewis Richerson.
