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
Michael (wife Tammy) Wilkinson from Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie to become pastor at East Jena Baptist Church, Jena.
Sam Haggard is the new youth minister at Bethany Baptist Church, Bethany
Kirk (wife Jordan) Talley is the new music minister from Open Door, Ragley to Blanchard Baptist Church, Blanchard.
Joshua (wife Rebekah) Timothy will be ordained to the Gospel ministry on June 27 at 6 p.m. He is the pastor of Esler Baptist Church, Pineville.
Will Simmons is the new discipleship pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport, from North Keithville Baptist Church, Keithville.
Austin Eaken is the new youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport from Grawood Baptist Church, Keithville.
Chris Keeny is the new pastor at Westlake Baptist Church, Shreveport from Mooringsport Baptist Church, Mooringsport.
Student Minister Noah Greene is the new Missions Minister at First Baptist Church, New Orleans.
Jesse, wife Christi, Balch was ordained to the Gospel ministry on May 26. He is pastor of Bosco Baptist Church, Monroe.
Caleb (wife Heather) Brown as youth directors at Clark Springs Baptist Church, Eros.
Lucas Tolar is the youth minister at First Baptist Church, Swartz.
Charles Dupree retired after 38 years in ministry. He was honored with a reception after the morning service on June 13 at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
REVIVAL
The Church at Marksville, Marksville: Revival, June 27-30, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Ken Austin.
Pilgrim Home Baptist Church, Coushatta: Revival, July 11-14. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Shawn Beard.
Broadmoor Hispanic Baptist Church, Shreveport: Harvest Sunday, July 18. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Daniel Hernandez.
First Baptist Church, Princeton: Harvest Sunday, July 25. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Darrell Cooper.
LAGNIAPPE
Emmanuel Baptist Church in Oakdale is seeking a bi-vocational pastor. Please send resumes to: wandamillsaps33@gmail.com
A Wurtzler piano that is in pristine condition is being given away to either a church or individual in need by retired Pastor Bob Galloway. If interested, call 318.473.8803. The piano must be picked up from Galloway’s home, which is located 150 Christine Drive, Boyce, La.
Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer: Vacation Bible School, June 21-23, 5:45-9 p.m. This is for just children who have completed Pre-K through 5th grade. The church is located at 6029 Broadway Street (Highway 17), Pioneer, LA. For more information, please contact Pastor Gary R. Wolfe at 318.282.8653. Pastor: Gary Wolfe.
Victory Baptist Church, Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 26, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pastor: Grant Bamburg.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Independence Day Celebration, June 27, 7 p.m. Following the service at 7 p.m. there will be hot dogs and fireworks. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Hopewell Baptist Church, Centerpoint: Sharing the Hope of Jesus with others, June 27, 11 a.m. Speaker: Pastor Ricky Belgard give his testimony of healing and restoration. Pastor: Ricky Belgard.
McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 28-July 1, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Pastor: Kevin Stewart
Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Lisbon: Vacation Bible School, June 28-July 2 from 5 -8 p.m. Pastor: Everett Geis.
First Baptist Church, Morgan City: Vacation Bible School, June 28-July 2, 9 a.m. – noon. Pastor: Tracey Smith.
First Baptist Church, Eunice: Excavate the Truth 2021, July 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon. Children who have completed Kindergarten – 6th grade are welcome! During the week the children will learn fun new songs, bible stories, play games, do fun activities, and more. The church is located at: 331 Park Avenue, Eunice, LA 70535. Pastor: Brent Shoalmire.
Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice: Worship Center dedication, July 10, 2-4 p.m.
Faith Baptist Church, Livingston: Greg Sullivan in concert, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Trey Colwell.
Beulah Baptist Church, Winnfield: Ben Waites in concert, July 11, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Lamar Carpenter.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: The Hoppers in concert; July 11 at 5 p.m. Pastor: Heath Peloquin.
Bayou Vista Baptist Church, Morgan City: Vacation Bible School, July 12-16, 8 a.m. – noon. Pastor: Steven Kelly.
First Baptist Church, New Orleans: VBS – Concrete and Cranes, July 12-16, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. VBS is students who have complete kindergarten through sixth grade. Pastor: Chad Gilbert.
First Baptist Church, Monroe: Vacation Bible School, July 12-16 5-8:30 p.m. Pastor: James Doughty.
Great New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe: Vacation Bible School, July 12-16 5-8:30 p.m. Pastor: John Russell.
Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax: Youth Vacation Bible School, July 16-18, Friday-6-9 p.m., Saturday-9-6 a.m. Sunday 5-8 p.m. Youth VBS for grades that just finished 6th-12th grade. The event will take place in the gym at Bethel
Baptist Church, Colfax. You can pre-register at https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myEvent/?id=60088. Pastor: Carl Gulde.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Sporting Clay Classic, July 17 at Los Paloma Sporting Clay Range and Event Center! Registration & skill contests begin at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $100 per person or $400 per 4-man team. All forms and money are due by Monday, June 28. For more information, contact Joey at 318.573.9580. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence: Greg Sullivan in concert, July 18, 11 a.m. Pastor: Russell Osborne.
Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, July 19-23, 6-8 p.m. Pastor: Zach Anderson
Beulah Baptist Church, Winnfield: Ben Waites in concert, July 22, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Lamar Carpenter.
First Baptist Church, Jackson: Vacation Bible School, July 26-30, 5:30-8 p.m. Pastor: Joe Nesom.
First Baptist Church, Mandeville: Vacation Bible School – Rocky Railway, July 26-30, Pastor: Corey Fontain.
