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ON THE MOVE
Eric Halphen is the new music minister at Providence Baptist Church, Baton Rouge.
Louis Husser retires as Pastor at Crossgate Church, Robert.
Alex, wife Renee, Dupree is the new minister of youth and children at Bethel Baptist, Bastrop.
Caleb Whitten is the new worship pastor at Judson Baptist Church, Walker.
John, wife Sharon Gibson, Cleveland has stepped down as pastor of Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Jeff, wife Angela, Hoffman is the new Associational Strategist for Bienville, Webster, Claiborne Baptists Associations as Randy Hales retires following 23 years of service.
Tommy Inman is the new pastor at Magnola Baptist Church, Saline.
Marvin Bartlett is the new pastor at Ford Park Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Alex, wife Renee, Dupree is the new youth and children’s minister at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Eric, wife Jennette, Green is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Ty Caughman is the new youth pastor at Central Baptist Church, Springhill.
Ellie” Inman is the new full-time Associate BCM Director at McNeese in Lake Charles. Ellie is the daughter of Kevin Inman, the BCM Director at Louisiana Tech in Ruston.
James, wife Savannah, Harrell is the youth minister director at First Baptist Church, New Orleans.
Corey Olivier leaving as New Orleans BCM Director to Northlake Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA. as senior pastor.
HOMECOMING/ANNIVERSIES
Red River Baptist Church, Benton: 175th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration, August 25, 10:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Pastor Stuart Graves. Former members and pastors are invited to attend. Covered dish lunch will the worship service in the Family Life Center. Pastor: Mike Palmer.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach: Homecoming, August 25, Guest Speaker: Walt Turner, 11 a.m. Special Music: Big Blessing, 10 a.m. Bring your favorite dish and come eat lunch and fellowship after worship. Pastor: None.
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Winnfield: Homecoming, August 25, 11 a.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and enjoy the fellowship luncheon following the worship service. Pastor: David Moore (Interim).
Glenmora Baptist Church, Homecoming September 15, 10am. Guest Speaker Stan Statham. There will be dinner on the grounds following the worship service. Pastor: Neil Treme
Longview Baptist Church, Deville: 100th anniversary, September 29,10:30 a.m. There will be a taste of Longview and a meal will be served. Pastor: Robby Poole.
First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Sesquicentennial Celebration, September 29, 10 a.m. Pastor: Andrew Ogea.
REVIVAL
First Baptist Church, Marion: Revival, August 25-28. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Bubba Hoggatt.
Oakview Baptist Church, Livingston: Fall Revival, August 25-30. 7 p.m. nightly guest Speaker: Tim Parker. A nursery will be provided. Pastor:
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston: Revival services, August 25-28. (Evangelist Reggie Bridges, August 25, 6 p.m. (Evangelist H.B. Charles, August 26-28, 6:30 p.m. Music: Dee Alexander. Pastor: Paul Watts.
Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi: Revival, August 25-28, 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor: Jessie Nielsen.
Beulah Baptist Church, Many: Revival, September 1-4, Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Kenneth Leach Sr.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: Fall Revival, September 4-8, Wednesday- Saturday 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Guest Speaker: Mitch Minson, Pastor at First Baptist Church, Linden. Revival Music: 4 Days Late. Pastor: Jason Lupo.
Pine Hill Baptist Church, Olla: Revival, September 8-11, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Cory Fowler.
Point of Life Community, Plaucheville: Revival, September 8-11. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Norris Landry.
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Revival, September 8-11, Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos, Special Music: Scotty Blackwell; Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m., dinner in the gym. Worship in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m., Evangelist: Gevan Spinney, Special Music: Scotty Blackwell. Pastor: Mike Stowell.
Briarwood Baptist Church, Franklinton: Revival, September 8-11, Sunday 10:30 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will fellow. Evening worship, Sunday 5 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist: Gary Bowlin. Pastor: Eddie Henson.
Outreach Baptist Church, Columbia: Revival, September 15-18. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Buster Duplissey.
Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop: Fall Revival, September 15-18. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Music Evangelist: Richard Ainsworth. Pastor: Tim Post.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Fall Revival, September 15-18; Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Malcolm Ellis. Music: Joyful Spirit. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
Northeast Louisiana Baptist Association Senior Adult Progressive revival, September 16-8, 10 a.m. Speaker: Ted Traylor, Pastor of Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola, Florida. Worship: Blake Davis, worship pastor at North Monroe Baptist Church. Locations: (Monday) Fair Park Baptist, West Monroe, (Tuesday) North Monroe Baptist, Monroe; (Wednesday) Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Lunch will be served by the host churches at $5 per person.
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Revival, September 29 – October 2, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Walt Witman.
LAGNIAPPE
Clara Springs Baptist Camp, Pelican: Fish fry and featuring Faithful Crossing in concert, August 23, 5 p.m. $15 adults and $10 kids (10-17) Kids nine and under free.
Pelican Baptist Church, Pelican: Night of Hope free concert featuring Faithful Crossing, August 24, 7 p.m. Sunday Service, August 25, 10:30 a.m. Food and fellowship following the service. More information: FaithfulCrossings.com or call 615.782.9293. Pastor: Lee Rogers.
Oak Grove Baptist Church, Bentley: Jonathan and Jon Gideon in concert, August 25, 10:30 a.m. For more information contact Ronnie Youngblood at 318.899.5241. Pastor: Michael Vanasselberg
Epps Baptist Church, Epps: Church Leadership Rally, August 26, 5:30 p.m. (Meal), Worship (6:30 p.m.). Speaker: Alan Miller, Pastor of Alto Baptist Church. Worship: Jay Ellerbe, music minister Alto Baptist Church. Pastor: Edwin Fuller.
Church at the Arena, Ringgold, September 3, 7 p.m. Guest Speaker: Gevan Spinney. Special Music: We R Called. This event will take place during the Riley Jinks Memorial Rodeo.
Men of Prayer, Stonewall: Prayer at the Stonewall Community Center, September 5, 6:30 p.m. There will be food (free Lasagna courtesy of on the Geaux Catering), Fellowship, and God. Speaker: Billy Weatherall.
Killian First Baptist Church, Springfield: Cajun Cookoff and Car Show, September 14, 8 a.m. Cost: $10 entry fee. $25 vehicle registration fee. There will be live music, food and more. Kids will eat free. For more information call 225.788.6963. Pastor: Dallas Stewart.
The Open Door Church, Lafayette: Church Renewal Conference, September 9-10. The event will be sponsored by the NAMB Replant Team and Evangeline Baptist Association. It will include in-depth Bible study, practical instruction to improve Biblical Preach and proven steps to renew your church. Cost: Free. Speakers: Mark Clifton, Sr., Joe Crider, Richard Blackaby, Jimbo Stewart, Frank Lewis, Rick Risher. Register at LouisianaBaptists.org/revive. Pastor: Jeffrey Williams.
Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association annual Men’s Fish Fry, Sept 9, serving time 5:30 p.m. Speakers: Ron Johnson, Pastor Mission Point Baptist Church, and Pastor Danny Taylor, Ida Baptist Church. Worship: Kirk Talley First Baptist Blanchard. Cost: $10. Registration Camp and Conference Center 318.938.1221. DOM: Lane Moore.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Sportsman’s Banquet, September 12, 5 p.m. (doors open), 6:30 p.m., dinner starts. This event helps to fund the global mission efforts of North Monroe. You can sponsor and buy tickets for this event now. Go to https://nmsportsmansbanquet2024.pushpayevents.com/ for all the info and to get involved. Pastor: Bill Dye.
Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe: Dixie Echoes in concert, September 13, 6 p.m. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. Pastor: Jim Wolfe.
Maurepas Baptist Church, Maurepas: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, September 15, 10 a.m. Pastor: Glynn Reine Sr.
Bethany Baptist Church, Bethany: Annual car show Saturday September 21. For a car entry or more information, please contact Marvin Cooper (318) 517-3743. For vendor booth, please contact Jessica Shoalmire (318) 218-8298. Pastor: Marvin Cooper.
Dry Bones Men’s Conference, September 22, 6 p.m. at the Jack Howard Theater in the Monroe Civic Center. Speakers: Joby Martin, the Church of Eleven 22, Ike Byrd, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe and Rick Aultman, Mangham First Baptist Church, Managham. Worship will be led by Blake Davis of North Monroe Baptist Church. For more information go to www.drybonesmenconference.org.
Benson Baptist Church, Converse: Southern Plainsmen of Hornbeck in concert, September 28, 6 p.m. Pastor: (None)
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Outdoorsman Fellowship, September 28, 5-8 p.m. Guest Speaker: Gevan Spinney, First Baptist Church, Haughton. Cost: $10. There will be fish, deer burgers, gumbo and pulled pork. Door prizes for youth boys and men and a gun raffle. To register go online to, https://onrealm.org/FBKeithv…/PublicRegistrations/Event. Pastor: Mike Stowell.
