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
James David Miller was licensed to the gospel ministry at Alto Baptist Church on August 14. He will attend Mississippi College and study Christian Ministry and be on the MC track and field team as a thrower. His father, Alan Miller, is the Alto pastor. His grandfather is James H. Miller, who is a retired pastor living in Dubach.
Jerry Masters is the new pastor at Red River Baptist Church, Benton.
Rick Draper, the minister of worship and music, has departed from First Baptist Church, New Orleans.
Nate Jernigan will begin serving as First Baptist Church, New Orleans interim worship leader on September 11.
Cassidy Richardson is the new children/family associate at Grawood Baptist Church, Keithville.
Ashley Young is the new children’s minister at Grawood Baptist Church, Keithville.
Haley Kemp is the new youth minister at New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant
Heath Watson has been called as worship pastor to Watson Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Henry Shelton is the new pastor at Satsuma Baptist Church, Livingston.
Keith Zachary has resigned as pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Dana Trahan has resigned as pastor of OneLife Church, Walker.
Bobby Duncan, Pastor of Salem Baptist Church went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2022
HOMECOMING
Occupy #2 Baptist Church, Pitkin: 100th Homecoming celebration, September 4, 10 am. Guest Speaker: Steve Horn, Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Director. For more information, call 337.423.6333. Pastor: Mike Crysel.
Grove Baptist Church, Lecompte: 100th Anniversary, September 18, 11:15 a.m. Speaker: Jimmy Koonce. Music: Mike and Debbie Boone. There will be “Dinner on the Ground” at noon. Special: Brian Free & Assurance in concert, 2 p.m. Pastor: Mike Mayeux.
Cook Baptist Church, Ruston: 100th Anniversary, September 25, 9:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11 a.m. All those present are invited to attend. Former pastors, staff members and church members will be our guests. Pastor: Joseph Fowler.
Jamestown Baptist Church, Jamestown: 100th Anniversary Celebration, September 25th, 10:30 a.m. Covered dish luncheon and fellowship will follow the service. History, pictures, and articles of the past and present will be on display. Bring your family and friends to join us for this special day. The church is located at 5852 Hwy 154, Jamestown, LA 71045. For more information, call 318.894.8636. Pastor: Stan Foster.
College Drive Baptist Church, Pineville: 75th Anniversary, September 25, 10:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Mark Norwood. Pastor: Richard Bullock.
REVIVAL
First Baptist Church, Franklin: Gulf Coast Baptist Association Unity Revival, August 28, 6 p.m. Speaker: Steve Berlin, First Baptist Church, Berwick.
Palestine Baptist Church, Grant: Revival, August 28-31, Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Music: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Hardy Estes.
Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Revival, August 28-31. Sunday, 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 5 p.m. Evangelist: Jay Lowder. Music: Dr. Leo Day. For more information go online to Tbclc.org/revival or call 337.480.1555. Pastor: Steve James.
Occupy #2 Baptist Church, Pitkin: Revival, August 31-September 2, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Wednesday, Speaker: Tom Bruce, Associational Mission Strategist of Beauregard Baptist Association; Thursday, Speaker: David Free, Magnolia Baptist Church, Ragley; Friday, Speaker: Jason Hoychick, pastor, Westview Baptist Church, DeRidder. Pastor: Mike Crysel.
Oberlin Baptist Church, Oberlin: Revival, September 4-6, Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Worship: Micah Stowell. Pastor: Pascal Stowell.
Jamestown Baptist Church, Jamestown: Revival, September 4-7, Sunday 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: David Hanna. Music: Church Choir. Pastor: Stan Foster.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Revival, September 11-14, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Jeremy Pruitt, Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Mike Courtney; Monday, 6:30 p.m., Casey Johnson, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., John Stroup, director of Freeway Ministries; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Josh Luellen. Worship: The Allens. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
Four Church Harvest Celebration: Harvest Celebration, September 11-14, Martin Baptist Church, Social Springs Baptist Church, Amazing Grace Baptist Church, Coushatta, LA. Evangelist: Sam Moore.
First Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Revival, September 11-14, Sunday 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: David Hanna. Music: church choir. Pastor: Kevin Goodman.
Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: Revival, September 18-21. Evangelist: Ron Lynch. Worship: Nicholas Costello and Open Door Worship Team. Pastor: Sonny Simpson.
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Revival, September 18-21. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Michael Stowell.
New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Revival, September 18-20, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Music: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Roland Hebert.
Briarwood Baptist Church, Franklinton: Revival, September 18-21, 10:30 am, Sunday morning; 5 p.m., Sunday evening; 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday. Evangelist: Gary Bowlin. Pastor: Eddie Henson.
Outreach Baptist Church, Columbia: Revival, September 18-21, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: CR Martin.
New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Revival, September 18-21, Sunday 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Roland Hebert.
Northeast Louisiana Baptist Association to host the Senior Adult Fall Progressive Revival, September 19-21 at Parkview, Lakeshore and Highland Baptist. Speaker: Morris Anderson. Music: Brad Jett.
Louisiana Christian University, Pineville: Fall revival, Sept. 20-22, 11 a.m. daily. Speaker: Curtis Zachary.
First Baptist Church, Quitman: Tent Crusade, September 25-28, 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Worship: WeRCalled. Pastor: Wilton Wall.
LAGNIAPPE
Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: A Night of Worship, August 26, 7 p.m. Worship: Joseph Habedank and The Erwins. For more information call 337.370.4223 or 337.513. 3483. Pastor:
Milldale Baptist Church, Zachary: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, August 28, 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Dennis Terry, Sr.
Calvary Baptist Church, Tullos: Mark Lanier in Concert, August 28, 11 a.m. Pastor: Norris Curry.
Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport: Summer Hymn Sing, August 28, 4-6:30 p.m. Featured: Aaron Watson, Price Harris, Johnny Parrack and the Wonder State Quartet, Debbie Flowers, The Raab Family and Mark Lanier. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: John Lary.
Epps Baptist Church, Epps: Bayou Macon/Madison Baptist Association Church Leadership Rally, August 29, Meal at 5:30 p.m. Rally at 6 p.m. Speaker: Shane Duke, pastor of Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson. Music: Southern Revelation. Associational Mission Strategist: Randy Hales. Pastor: Edwin Fuller.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, September 1, noon. Speaker: Sandra Gilliland, associate professor of phycology at Louisiana State University, Alexandria. Please RSVP to https://fbcpineville.secure2.agroup.com/events/firstatfirst/2022-01-05+11%3A50%3A00. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Occupy #2 Baptist Church, Pitkin: Free Gospel Concert, September 3, 6 p.m. Music: Masters4 Southern Gospel Quartet. Pastor: Mike Crysel.
New Zion Baptist Church, Covington: The Allen’s in concert, September 4, 8 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Clark Stewart.
First Baptist Church, Iota: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, September 4, 10 a.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: David Fultz.
First Baptist Church, Opelousas: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, September 4, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Joel Murrah, associate pastor.
First Baptist Church, Winnfield: Honor our Heroes Sunday, September 11, 10:45 a.m. A lunch for our honored guests (current and former military, first responders and their families) at 12:30 p.m. Special Speaker: Lt. General William Boykin. Pastor: Jerry Pipes.
Longstraw Baptist Church, Choudrant: Special speaker, September 11, Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Larry Emory.
Mission Point Baptist Church, Stonewall: Sanctuary Quartet in concert, September 11, 11 a.m. Pastor: Ron Johnson.
Bethany Camp & Conference Center, Bethany: 40th Annual Men’s Fish Fry, September 12, 5:30 p.m. Speaker: Brad Kirby, Pastor at Eastwood Baptist Church. Cost: $10 and one can register with Bethany Camp & Conference Center at 318.938.1221. Come enjoy a delicious catfish meal, awesome music, a wonderful message, and great fellowship.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: E4 Conference, September 13, registration begins at 8 a.m. Featured speaker: Jamie Dew, president of New Orleans Baptist Seminary. The event is designed to equip, empower, and encourage pastors to preach biblical and anointed messages. At the same time, good preaching is exemplified through the keynote speakers. Breakout leaders include Matthew McKellar (SWBTS), Chris Osborne (SWBTS), Bo Rice (NOBTS), Preston NIx (NOBTS), Nicholas Maricle (LCU), and Argle Smith. Wives session will be led by Tara Dew. Pastor: Stuart Holloway.
Pine Grove Baptist Church, Livingston: Sound Radio Appreciation Concert with The Down East Boys. The Powells and Chronicle, September 16, 7 p.m. Pastor: Paul Taylor.
Bethany Baptist Church of Haywood, Clinton: Mark Lanier in concert, September 23, 11 a.m. Pastor: Jimmy Grainger.
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Columbia: The Kinsmen in concert, September 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jerry Hendrixson.
Benson Baptist Church, Converse: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, September 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Delman Rogers.
Oak Hill Baptist Church, Bastrop: Melody Boys in Concert, September 25 10:30a.m. Pastor Andy Myrick
Clara Springs Baptist Encampment, Pelican: See Youth at the Pole Rally, September 25. Speaker: Luke Hockenjos, evangelist. Director: Chad Mills.
Louisiana Christian University, Pineville: Rend Collective – The Whosoever Tour, September 29 in Guinn Auditorium.
