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ON THE MOVE
Richard Gill is the new pastor at Temple Baptist Church, DeRidder.
Brian Gunter has resigned as pastor at First Baptist Church, Pollock to become the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Livingston.
Dwayne Irwin has been called as the new pastor at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ruby.
Eddie, wife Sabrina, Henson is the new pastor at Briarwood Baptist Church, Franklinton. He began the first week of January.
Kyle, wife Gaylynn, Bryan is the new pastor at Clark Springs Baptist Church, Eros.
Nathan Davis has resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church, Coushatta.
Wes Faulk has resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church, Vidalia to do ministry work overseas.
Brian Lassiter is new as minister of music at New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Aaron Dickinson resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church Swartz to accept the music minister position at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Dothan, Alabama.
Mark, wife Jeni, Morelock is the new DR As[1]sociate and volunteer mobilizer in charge of the Mission Builder program.
Brandon, wife Brandi, Penton is the new associate director at Tall Timbers Resort and Conference Center, Woodworth.
Carl Gulde has resigned as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax to become the new associational strategist for the LaSalle Baptist Association.
Buddy Willis has retired as associational strategist for the LaSalle Baptist Association, Jena.
Jerry Price has retired as associational strategist for the Northeast and Morehouse Baptist Associations, Monroe.
Tiffany Falanga was recognized for 15 years as the youth and children’s minister at Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Wayne Hunt was recognized on his 15th anniversary as pastor at Coteau Baptist Church, Houma.
HOMECOMING
Bethel Baptist Church, Franklinton: 115th Homecoming, April 3, 10 a.m. Speaker: Mike Stowell, pastor of First Baptist Keithville. Music: The Todd Allen Family. Following a potluck fellowship meal, the Allen’s will be performing a concert. Pastor: Joe Kelley.
Beech Springs Baptist Church, Minden: 150th Anniversary, May 22. 11 A.M. Speaker: Executive Director Louisiana Baptist Convention Steve Horn. Coffee, juice and donuts will be served at 10 a.m. followed by the Worship service at 11. A catered catfish lunch will follow the service. Pastor: Randy Brown.
REVIVAL
Wilda Baptist Church, Boyce: Revival, April 3-6, Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Wilda Baptist is located at 75 St. Clair Road, Boyce, La. Pastor: Joey Rudisill.
Gray Baptist Church, Jefferson, Texas: Revival, April 3-6, Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, the chalk artist. Pastor: Roy Davis.
Social Springs Baptist Church, Ringgold: Revival, April 3-6, Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: James Hester.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Youth Revival, April 4-6, 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Luke Chaddick, Outreach Ministries, Mims Baptist Church, Conroe, Texas; Luke Hockenjos, Give ‘Em Jesus, Haughton, and Casey Johnson, pastor of Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
First Baptist Church, Robeline: Revival/Crusade, April 10-17. Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor Brian Ray.
Community Baptist Church, Greensburg: Revival, April 10-13, Sunday, 20 a.m., Sunday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Brian Tyndall, Uttermost Evangelism. Worship: Wayne Jones. Pastor: Larry Stewart.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: Friend Day, April 10, 10:15 a.m. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Heath Peloquin.
Calvary Baptist Church, Many: Revival/Resurrection weekend, April 15-17, Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Cyle Clayton. n First Baptist Church, Castor: Revival, April 24-27, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Preston Young.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Ringgold: Revival, April 24-27. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: Danny Slack.
Gloster Baptist Church, Gloster: Hope Revived, April 25-28, 6:30 p.m. Monday – Speaker: Matt Ty[1]son. Music: Ben Waites w/ Scotty Blackwell & FBC Minden Praise Team; Tuesday – Speaker: Steve Horn, LBC Executive Director. Music: Summer Grove Worship team; Wednesday – Speaker: Vince Smith. Music: Mike Yates & Bluegrass Team; Thursday – Speaker: Jeremy Shepherd. Music: Combined Collective, Scotty Blackwell, Trainwreck (GBC Min[1]den Student praise band). Pastor: Ron McLellan.
LAGNIAPPE
Jay Johnston is available for pulpit supply or interim by calling 615.260.4752.
First Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Glory through Fire Women’s Conference, April 2, 9 a.m.-noon. Lunch immediately following the conference. Cost: $10 per person. Speaker: Andrea Lennon. Worship: Booke Robertson. This conference is sponsored by Woodland Park Baptist of Hammond and FBC Ponchatoula Women’s Ministries. You can register at this link: https:// www.eventbrite.com/o/fbcponchatoula-and-woodland-park-womens-ministries-35071633873?fbclid= IwAR2na3dN3tSQgzy39M8DiLXcrdN8BfpDphCvEOxM[1]raMtliVEZkfLlw99IM0. Pastor: David Cranford.
Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe: Louisiana Melody Boys in concert, April 3, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Jeff May. n Men of Courage – Man Church, April 5, 6 p.m. The Stable, 2915 Swan Lake Road, Bossier City. Speaker Jeremy Valledares, pastor at Heritage, McAllen, Texas. Join us for a manly meal, manly music and a manly message. n First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, April 7, noon. Speaker: Meredith Rennier, executive director for the LCU Center for Calling and Career. Please RSVP to https://fbcpin[1]eville.secure2.agroup.com/events/firstatfirst/2022- 01-05+11%3A50%3A00. Pastor: Stewart Holloway. n New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe: Children’s Easter Egg hunt, April 9, 10 a.m.-noon. Easter Sunrise Services, April 17, 7-8 a.m. Easter service and musical by the adult choir, 10:45 a.m. – noon. Pastor: Marty Black.
Forest Baptist Church, Forest: Bayou Macon International Mission Conference, April 9, 6 p.m. There will be a fish fry before the event.
Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove: Bayou Macon International Mission Conference, April 10, 5 p.m. Come meet your IMB Missionaries from Central Asia and Uganda. Pastor: Robert Gillis. n First Baptist Church, Oak Grove: Bayou Macon International Mission Conference, April 10, 6 p.m. Come meet your IMB Missionaries from Central Asia and Uganda. Pastor: Tony Campanale.
Epps Baptist Church, Epps: Bayou Macon International Mission Conference, April 10, 6 p.m. Come meet your IMB Missionaries from Central Asia and Uganda. Pastor: Edwin Fuller.
Parkview Baptist Church, Tallulah: Madison Baptist Association International Missions Conference, April 11, 6:30 p.m. There will be a fish fry at 6 p.m. Three missionary families from Central Asia and Uganda will be speaking. Pastor: Jason Lupo.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Prophesy Conference, April 10-14; Sunday 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Al Gist. Pastor: Trey Lewis.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: Spring Family Festival, April 10, Noon-2 p.m. The festival will be at Sheriff’s Safety Town. Join us for games, egg hunts, food and fun. Everyone is welcome to attend. Pastor: Heath Peloquin.
Longview Baptist Church, Deville: Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, April 10, 11:30 a.m. All children are invited to our Easter egg hunt on Palm Sunday, April 10 following morning services! We will also have dinner on the grounds. Pastor: Robby Poole. n First Baptist Church, New Orleans: Easter Celebration, April 10, 4:30-6 p.m. Easter egg hunt; April 15, 6-8 p.m. Good Friday Service, and Easter Sunday, 9:30-11 a.m. Pastor: Chad Gilbert.
Passion Week – An Easter Journey, April 11-15, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Monday, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Speaker: Bill Pruitt, lunch (roast); Tuesday, Fellowship Church, Speaker: Leigh Rogers, Lunch (catfish); Wednesday, Dutchtown Baptist, Speaker: Robert Lawrence, lunch (gumbo and salad); Thursday, Graceworks, Speaker: John Carrigan, Lunch (pork loin); Friday, Ascension Baptist, Speaker: Kirk Jones, lunch (south and sandwich). BAGBR Associational Strategist: Tommy Middleton.
Passion Week – An Easter Journey, April 11-15, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Central, Speaker: Preston Nix. Lunch (jambalaya); Tuesday, Fellowship Baptist, Speaker: Clint Newsome. Lunch (fried chicken); Wednesday, Greenwell Springs Baptist, Speaker: Daryl Purpera. Lunch (spaghetti), Thursday, Zoar Baptist Church, Speaker: Mardy Guidry. Lunch (meat loaf). BAGBR Associational Strategist: Tommy Middleton.
Passion Week – An Easter Journey, April 11-15, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Monday, Woodlawn Baptist, Speaker: David Goza. Lunch (baked potato bar); Tues[1]day, First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. Speaker: Wes McKay. Lunch (seafood chowder). Wednesday, Jefferson Baptist Church. Speaker: Oren Conner. Lunch: (brisket); Thursday, Istrouma Baptist. Speaker: Laramie Minga. Lunch (jambalaya); Friday, CrossPoint Baptist. Speaker: Tim Keith. Lunch: (fried chicken). BAGBR Associational Strategist: Tommy Middleton.
Men of Courage – Man Church, April 12, 6:30 p.m. at North Caddo Shooting Club, 8516 Dixie Morringsport Road, Mooringsport. Speaker: Chris Plants, Men of Courage, Webster Parish. Join us for a free chicken dinner, a manly message and manly music.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: His Mercy is More – Easter Night of Worship, April 14, 7 p.m. The First Baptist Lafayette choir, orchestra, and praise team combine to reflect on the cross and celebrate our Risen Lord. This Night of Worship will include the observance of the Lord’s Supper. Easter Sunday, April 17, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Pastor: James Pritchard.
Lanier Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: His Amazing Love – An Easter Musical Production, April 14-16, 6:30 p.m. This is a free event. Pastor: Mike Ferguson.
First Baptist Church, Winnsboro: Easter Egg Hunt, April 15, 10-11 a.m. This is for children ages 10 and under. There will be games, snacks and crafts along with the Easter egg hunt. Pastor: Craig Beeman.
South Walker Baptist Church, Denham Spring: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, April 16, 9 a.m. There will be breakfast, crafts, face painting, games, egg hunt and more. Pastor: Mark Carroll.
Esler Baptist Church, Pineville: Easter Egg Hunt, April 16, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Everyone is invited, especially the small children, as they search for hidden eggs. Pastor: Joshua Timothy.
First Baptist Church, Winnfield: Easter in the Park, April 16, 11 a.m. Join FBC Winnfield Kids’ Ministry at the Earl K. Long Park in Winnfield for a fun day. There will be food, jumpers, an Easter Bunning, face painting and more. Easter is for Jesus! Family Fun April 16, 2-4 p.m. on the second floor. FB Kids will perform during Sunday morning at the Easter worship service, April 17, 11 a.m. Pastor: Jerry Pipes.
Fellowship Church, Prairieville: The Easter Egg Dash, April 16, 9-11 a.m. The Easter egg dash is a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt that turns a giant field and thousands of eggs into non-stop fun for everyone. This year event will be on the turf at the Dutchtown High School Stadium and we’ve invited Jared Greer to bring an American Ninja Warrior style obstacle course. In addition to all of the egg action there will be food, field games, a toddler zone and Easter pictures. Easter Worship Service, April 17, 9 or 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Kirk Jones.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Easter at FBC Haughton, April 17, 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery; back on FBC campus blended service, 9:30 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Easter Sunday, April 17, a.m. Kingdom Kids Easter Party, April 17, 9-11:30 a.m. Each preschool and children’s Sunday School class will celebrate with an Easter party. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Easter services, April 17, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Northeast Baptist School, Monroe: Annual Golf Tournament, April 18, 1 p.m. at Calvert Crossing, Calhoun. Cost: $100 per golfer. Deadline to enter is April 1. For more information, contact Candi Martin, Northeast Baptist School at 318.325.2077.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Chonda Pierce in concert, April 28, 7 p.m. To get tickets go to https:// www.etix.com/ticket/p/5381346/chonda-piercelive[1]in-concert-pineville-first-baptist-church-pinevillela. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Michael W. Smith in concert – an evening at the piano, April 30, 7 p.m. Cost: $24. Pastor: Bill Dye.
Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville: Louisiana Melody Boys in concert, April 30, 4 p.m. Pastor: Chris Crawford.
IN REMEMBERANCE
Jimmy Lee Eppinette, age 92, passed away Feb. 27, 2022, at his home in Downsville. Jimmy was born Sept. 5, 1929, in Vicksburg, MS, to Ida and Luther Eppinette. He grew up surrounded by a large family of 6 siblings and graduated from Ouachita High School in 1946. While in school at Louisiana College, he surrendered to the ministry. He then went on to receive his Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Seminary. His dedication to the ministry spanned 68 years, and he served all of his congregations faithfully. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; four siblings, Charles Eppinette, James Eppinette, Juanita Clawson, and Laney Lowe; and son, Dr. James M. Eppinette. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jerry Odom Eppinette; sons, John Eppinette (Debbie), and Jeff Eppinette (Carolyn); daughter-in-law, Terry Eppinette; brother, Eugene Eppinette (Sharon); sister, Loretta Wink; seven grandchildren, Brad Eppinette (Sierra), Erin Eppi[1]nette Foster (Clint), Sara Eppinette Reeves (Trey), Kasie Eppinette Rainwater (Lee), Joylin Eppinette Fontenot (Davis), Alyssa Eppinette, and Abby Eppinette; seven great grandchildren, Atlee Foster, Will Reeves, Lexie Eppinette, Merritt Foster, Jonah Reeves, Hunter Eppinette, and one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
