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ON THE MOVE
Ron McLellan is retiring as pastor of Gloster Baptist Church on April 28.
Mike Palmer is the new pastor at Red River Baptist Church, Benton.
Gary Johnson, after serving as interim, is the new full-time pastor at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church, Benton.
Jonthan Gers in the new senior pastor at Bedico Baptist Church, Ponchatoula.
Larry Eubanks is the new pastor at Watson Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Richard Gambill, First Baptist, Bastrop, has accepted the position of Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services and Operations at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jacob, wife Allyson, Crawford in the new Church Planting Strategist on the Louisiana Baptists Missions & Ministry Team.
Jackson Powers is the new youth minister at Belle Park Baptist Church, Haughton.
Paul Bell is the new music director at Westwood Baptist Church, Keithville.
Clay Corley is the new student minister at Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe.
James, wife Regina, is the new pastor at Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley from Laurel, Mississippi.
Pastor Alan Miller was recently honored at Alto Baptist Church, Alto, for 40 years of service in the gospel ministry. He and his wife, Sandy, have served at Alto for the past 11 years. They were presented with a plaque, gifts from the congregation and a special church-wide dinner and fellowship.
HOMECOMINGS/ANNIVERSARY
First Baptist Church, Basile: 100th anniversary, April 28, 9:30 a.m. The special celebration will include messages from Louisiana Baptist Executive Director Steve Horn, Steve Bennett and Darryl Hoychick; special music; a slide show; a donut and coffee fellowship; and lunch. Pastor: Mike Fontenot.
REVIVAL
Freedom Rest Baptist Church, Leesville: Spring Revival 2024, April 19-22. Evangelist: Mackey Willis. Worship: Mackey and Gale Willis. Pastor: Morris Goins.
First Baptist Church, Vidalia: Spring Revival, April 21-23, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Gevan Spinney. Worship: WeRCalled. Pastor: Brad Watson.
First Baptist Church, Hackberry: ReNew, April 28-May 1, Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday -Wednesday, 6 p.m. nightly. Speakers: Sunday, Eddie Briery, (Youth Night (Free Pizza and Giveaways at 5p.m.); April 29 & 30, David Doyle; May 1, Ross & Sara Blakenship (Family night, free meal at 5 p.m.) Pastor: Monte Rowse.
Alabama Baptist Church, Arcadia: Revival, April 28-May 1. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: (None).
The New Beginnings, Walker: Spring Revival 2024, May 2-5. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Charles Smith.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Youth Revival, May 3-5, May Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Worship: WeRCalled. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
Pine Ridge Baptist Church, DeRidder: Spring Revival, May 5-8. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Worship: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Brandon Gill.
Little Pass Baptist Church, Charenton: Spring Revival, May 5-8, 6 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Chris Holloway.
Merryville First Baptist Church, Merryville: Guest Preacher Robert Dukes, May 5, Pastor: None.
Summerfield Baptist Church, Colfax: Guest Preacher Robert Dukes, May 26, Pastor: Jeremy Brister.
Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Spring Revival 2024, May 9-12. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Wesley Venable
Bayou Macon Baptist Church, Gilbert: Spring Revival, May 12-14, Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Larry Russell
Longstreet Baptist Church, Logansport: Spring Revival, May 12-15, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Pascal Stowell.
Bellwood Baptist Church, Provencal: Spring Revival 2024, May 19-22, Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Roger Matkin.
Lake St. John Community Church, Ferriday: Spring Revival 2024, May 15-18. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Mark Richardson.
Pisgah Baptist Church, Florien: Harvest Sunday, May 19, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: C.M. Kelly.
Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge: Back to the Future in Prophecy, May 19-22, Sunday – 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.Monday-Wednesday 6 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Worship: New Freedom. Pastor: Keith Thomas.
Southside Baptist Church, Mansfield: Revival, May 25-28. Evangelist: Michael Courtney. Pastor: Gary Orr.
Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner: Spring Revival 2024, May 26-29. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Dennis Fontenot.
Esler Baptist Church, Pineville: Spring Revival, May 26-29, 6 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Casey Johnson. Worship: Billy/Sadie Cole, Beau/Cece Edwards, Sadie Cole/Lauren Bryant. Wednesday evening will be youth and kids night. There will be jumpers and Pizza before the service. Pastor: Joshua Timothy.
First Baptist Church, Merryville: Guest Preacher: Robert Dukes, June 2 & 9, Pastor: None.
LAGNIAPPE
Gloster Baptist Church, Gloster: Hope Revived 2024, April 22-25, Monday, George Lee IV. Worship Scotty Blackwell & Rachel Chapman; Tuesday, Speaker Clint Davis. Worship Ben Waites and Mat Maverick; Wednesday, Speaker Gevan Spinney. Worship: Blake & Jenna Bolerjack; Thursday, Speaker Jacob Crawford. Worship: Collective Praise Team from previous nights. Pastor: Ron McClellan.
Jefferson Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, April 23, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: David Goza.
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Men’s event, April 25, Evangelist: Kyle Williams. Pastor: Wilton Wall.
First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Greater Baton Rouge Children’s Choir Spring Concert, April 25, 6 p.m. Pastor: Reggie Ogea.
Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport: Williamson Branch in concert, April 25, 6 p.m. The group will play for Broadmoor’s Mature Adult Ministry. Dinner begins at 6. Williamson Branch performs at 7. Ticketed event. https://broadmoorshv.churchcenter.com/home. Pastor: Chuck Pourciau.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, DeRidder: Williamson Branch in concert, April 27, 6 p.m. The group was recently voted International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum Vocalists of the year. A love offering will be taken. All are invited. Pastor: Danny Wilson.
Colyell Baptist Church, Livingston: Colyell Annual SpringFest 2024, April 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be a car show, fried catfish plays, jambalaya cook-off, live music, silent auction, cake walk and fun the littles. The car show registration is at 9 a.m. $25 entry fee (best classic car, truck, motorcycle, pastor’s choice; Jambalaya cook-off $0 entry fee and children $10 bracelets for unlimited play. Pastor: Jeremy Glasscock.
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Williamson Branch in concert, April 28, 10:45 a.m. Everyone’s welcome. An offering will be received. Tickets: http://www.firstbaptistkeithville.org/. Pastor: Michael Stowell.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Louisiana Youth Revival, May 3-5 Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop: Ben Waites in concert, May 5. 6 p.m. Pastor: Tim Post.
Ashland Baptist Church, Ashland: Southern Plainsmen in concert, May 5, 6 p.m. Pastor: Danny Slack.
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence: Chronicles in concert, May 5, 6 p.m. Pastor: Gene Hoyt.
Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Ben Waites in concert, May 6, 10 a.m. Pastor: Paul Pearson
Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop: Ben Waites in concert, May 6, 11 a.m. Pastor: Dennis Hackler.
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: Casting Crowns 20th Anniversary Tour, May 9, 7 p.m. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B005F7DABDC2C1C.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: After the Downbeat with David Phelps, May 17, 7 p.m. Tickets are available at FBC Pineville and www.davidphelps.com. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Karen Peck and New River, May 17, 6 p.m. Cost: Admission free. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: David Newton.
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe: Harvest Sunday, May 19. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Gregory Clark.
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Columbia: Chronicles in concert, May 19, 6 p.m. Pastor: Robert Cooke.
Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner: The Sanctuary Quartet in concert, May 26, 10 a.m. Pastor: Dennis Fontenot.
Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington: Guest speaker, May 26, Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Clint Freeman.
French Corner Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: The LeFevre Quartet in concert, June 1, 6 p.m. Pastor: Eric Hattaway.
Friendship Baptist Church, Pine Prairie: Guest Speaker, June 2. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Jason Hazleton.
Coteau Baptist Church, Houma: The LeFevre Quartet in concert, June 2, 9 a.m. Pastor: Wayne Hunt.
