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ON THE MOVE
David, wife Rachel, Rose is the new pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles.
Jimmy Clark is the new pastor at Singer Baptist Church, Singer.
Christian Vige is the new Music Minister at First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge.
Lloyd and Ginger Bye retiring from Lakeside Baptist Church in Pineville. Come to their retirement party December 31, 2-4 p.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church, 120 Allen Street, Pineville, La. 71360.
Allen, wife Christy, O’Kelley is the new pastor at Sugartown Baptist Church, Sugartown.
Neil Everett has announced his retirement as pastor of First Baptist Church, Calhoun
Phillip Boone has been called as the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Bunkie.
Bob Holloway has announced his retirement from Watson Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Alise, husband Stan, who is the pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop, Wyant will be serving as the ministry assistant for Northeast & Morehouse Baptist Association starting November 7.
Caleb, wife Courtney, Adams called to serve as interim student minister at Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles.
Brian, wife Jana, Watson is the new worship leader at First Baptist Church, Lafayette.
Allise Lane, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, was recently honored for 50 years of service as accompanist.
REVIVAL
Cotile Baptist Church, Boyce: Winter Revival, December 15-17, (Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.) Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Evangelist: Randal Creel. Pastor: Rob McLane.
Stonewall Community Center, Stonewall: Men of Prayer, January 4, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Kyle R. Williams, World Recovery, LLC. Coordinator: Thomas Gatti.
River of Life, Iota: Harvest Sunday, January 7, 10 a.m. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Gary DarDar.
St. James Baptist Church, Holden: Revival, January 14-17, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Randy Ede.
New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe: Revival, January 20-22, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Marty Black.
Simsboro Baptist Church, Simsboro: Evangelistic January 21, 2024, 10:30 a.m. Evangelist: Kyle R. Williams, World Recovery, LLC. This is an evangelist service before ECON the next day. Pastor: Jason Cole.
Alabama Baptist Church, Arcadia: Revival, January 28-31; Thursday-Saturday noon and night service, 6:30 p.m. with meal beginning at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, 10:40 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Mike Courtney. Worship: Mackey and Gail Willis. Pastor: Roland Hebert.
LAGNIAPPE
Temple Baptist Church, Ruston Firm Foundation Christmas Concert, December 8, 6 p.m. Pastor: Reggie Bridges
Faiview Baptist Church, Coushatta: Where is He? — Drive through nativity, December 8-9, 6-8 p.m. Pastor: Matt Endris.
Sugartown Baptist Church, Sugartown: Christmas Hymns, December 8, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Worship: TMSB The Medicare String Band. There will be good food and friendly smiles. Bible Study 10 a.m. and Sunday Services 11 a.m. Pastor: Allen O’Kelly.
Tom Hebert Road Baptist Church, Lake Charles: The Christmas Experience at Red Oak Farm, December 8-9. Park at the church and catch a ride on the trolly to Red Oak Farm. From there you will walk through and experience the story of Christmas with drama, live animals, and music. Pastor: Carl Whitley.
Houston River Baptist Church, Sulphur: Journey to Bethlehem, December 8-10 from 6-8 p.m. nightly. Take a step back in time and experience the Christmas story firsthand as you receive a guided walk through Bethlehem. Pastor: Lonnie Gothrup.
First Baptist Church, Minden: We Have A Savior—Christmas Concert (featuring First Minden’s Choir and Orchestra, December 9-10, Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10:45 a.m. For more information call 318.377.4334. Pastor: Leland Crawford
First Baptist Church, Mandeville: A Mandeville Christmas – Live Nativity, December 9-10, 6-8 p.m.; Christmas Eve candlelight service, December 24, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. Pastor: Ronny Cooksy.
First Baptist Church, Bernice: Mark Lanier in concert, December 10, 11 a.m. Pastor: Michael McIntosh.
Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: The ODBC Worship Team presents One Glorious Night, December 10. 10 a.m. an December 11, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Jim Miers.
First Baptist Church, Pineville (Lecompte campus): Christmas in the Country, December 10, 4-8 p.m. There will be food, crafts, hot chocolate, games, live music, jumpers, Living Nativity, carriage rides. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Coushatta, Southern Plainsmen in concert, December 10, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Mike Fort.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Ringing in the Season, Celebrating the Savior, December 10-11, Sunday, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 6 – 8:30 p.m.; Monday, 6:30-8 p.m. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Beulah Baptist and Union Springs Baptist: “Glorious Impossible” Christmas Cantata, December 10, 6 p.m. being held by the combined choirs of Beulah Baptist Church and Union Springs Baptist Church in Sabine Parish. The Cantata will be held at Beulah Baptist Church, 3417 Hwy 481, Mansfield in the Lula Community. Everyone is invited and will be blessed. Refreshments will be served after the Cantata.
Wilda Baptist Church, Boyce: Mark Lanier in Concert, December 10, 6 p.m. Pastor: Joey Rudisill.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: A Joyful Christmas, December 10, 9:30 & 11 a.m. This is a multigenerational celebration of the birth of Jesus by the worship ministry; Christmas Eve Service, 9:30 & 11 a.m. This is a family event. There will be no childcare provided and no Sunday school or PM services. Pastor: James Pritchard.
First Baptist Church, Moss Bluff: Christmas at First, December 13, Looking for snow? We hear there will be some in Moss Bluff on December 13th! Join First Moss Bluff for Christmas at First for food, games, snow slides, live music and SANTA! Pastor: Brian Carter.
Bayou Vista Baptist Church, Morgan City: Christmas Drama, December 10, that will depict stories from the birth of Christ; Children’s Choir will present Christmas musical, December 17, 6 p.m.; Christmas Eve Candlelight service with the Lord’s Supper, December 24, 10 a.m. There will be no Sunday school or evening service. Pastor: Eric Green.
First Baptist Church, Sterlington: Firm Foundation Christmas Concert, December 13, 6 p.m. Pastor: Ben Hackler.
Temple Baptist Church, Jena: Firm Found Christmas Concert, December 17, 6 p.m. Pastor: Justin Caples
East Ridge Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Hope Awakes in Bethlehem, December 17, 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy the choir as they sing about the birth of Jesus. Pastor: Alan Weishampel
First Baptist Church, Welsh: Welsh First Baptist and First United Methodist Welsh are working jointly to present a Community Christmas cantata, December 17, 9a.m. at First United Methodist and 6 p.m. at Welsh First Baptist. Pastor: Pat Deshotel.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, DeRidder: A Visit to Bethlehem (live nativity) December 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 6-8 p.m. Pastor: Danny Hill.
Watson Baptist Church, Watson: Christmas Night of Worship, December 16, 7 p.m. Featured artists: Andrew Belmore, Madison Hope, Quint Adkins. This is a free event. Pastor: John Pemberton.
Alto Baptist Church, Alto: The Alto Baptist Church Choir will present the Christmas musical, “Noel! Born Is the King,” Sunday, December 17, 10:30 AM. Music minister Jay Ellerman. Pastor: Alan Miller.
Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles: What a Beautiful Name – Christmas Concert, December 17, 6 p.m. Pastor: David Rose.
Calvary Baptist Church, Merryville: A Night in Bethlehem (Walking live Nativity), December 15-16, 6-8 p.m. This is a self-guided interactive event for free. There will be refreshments served and each family receives a 2023 personalized Nativity ornament. Pastor: Jim Miers.
Coteau Baptist Church, Houma: Mark Lanier in concert, December 17, 9 a.m. Pastor: Wayne Hunt.
Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Lison: Cantata – Glorious Song, Marvelous Light. December 17, 11 a.m. Pastor: Chris Stephens.
HIS Church, Pineville: House Band Christmas Concert, December 17, 6:30 p.m. Supper is provided but desserts are needed. Pastor: Steve Speer.
Longview Baptist Church, Deville: Christmas Candlelight Service, December 17, 6 p.m. Pastor: Robby Poole.
Trinity Baptist Church, Natchitoches: A Promise Kept – The Blessing of Christmas, December 17, 6 p.m. Adult Choir Presentation in the TBC Sanctuary. Pastor: Logan Brock.
New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Mackey Willis Family in concert, December 17, Pastor: Roland Hebert.
Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Christmas Cantata – Star of Wonder, December 17, 10:15 a.m. Music minister: Mike Boone. Pastor: David Newton
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, December 17, 11 a.m. Pastor: Gene Hoyt.
Social Springs Baptist Church, Ringgold: Christmas at the Springs cantata and concert with special guests Mark Lanier and Andrew Ishee, December 17, 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Pastor: James Hester.
First Baptist Church, Merryville: Broken Vessels in concert, December 17, 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Merryville: Broken Vessels in concert, December 18, 6:30 p.m.
Norris Ferry Baptist Church, Shreveport: Firm Foundation Christmas Concert, December 22, 6 p.m. Pastor: Tracy Graham.
First Baptist Church, New Orleans: Christmas services, December 24; morning worship, 11 am.; Christmas Eve candlelight service, 5 p.m. Pastor: Chad Gilbert.
Simpson Baptist Church, Simpson: Candlelight Service December 24, 5 p.m. Make our Christmas Eve by Candlelight service a special, treasured part of your family’s tradition to celebrate Christmas together. Pastor: Rob Fleshman
Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham: Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 10:30 a.m. to worship the Lord through song. The choir and congregational singing of favorite old carols will take place at that time. There will be no evening services on Christmas Eve. Pastor: Rick Aultman.
Bistineau Baptist Church, Heflin: Mark Lanier in concert, December 31, 11 a.m. Pastor: Richard Methvin.
East Jena Baptist Church, Jena: Mark Lanier in concert, December 31, 6 p.m. Pastor: Mike Wilkinson.
Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham: Men’s Chili Cook-Off, January 13, 6 p.m. Guest Speaker: Buster Duplissey. All men are invited to attend and participate. Pastor: Rick Aultman.
Plainview Baptist Church, Hornbeck New Year’s Eve Concert, January 31, 7 p.m. Featuring the Southern Plainsmen Quartet and the Mattingly’s. Pastor: George Treutlein.
