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ON THE MOVE
Chris, wife Jasmine, Culpepper is the new music minister at Eastwood Baptist Church from Longwood, Fl.
Ben Martinson is the new youth minister at Vivian First Baptist Church.
Charlie, (wife April) Miller is the new pastor at Woodland Hills Baptist Church.
Bobby Rodrigue, pastor of Belle River Baptist Church, passed away suddenly on September 14.
HOMECOMING/ANNIVERSIES
Bayou Macon Baptist Church, Gilbert: Homecoming, October 13, Evangelist: Waylon Tibbs. A fish fry will follow the worship service. Pastor: Larry Russell.
Pine Grove Community Church, Bastrop: Homecoming, October 13, 10:30 a.m. Special Music: Louisiana Melody Boys. Pastor: James Moffit.
First Baptist Church, Folsom: Homecoming, October 13, 9 a.m.- noon; 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Singing and 10:45 a.m. Music: Jeff Brazell leads the music. Speaker: Nathan VanHorn. Pastor: Will Robbins.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: 100th anniversary, October 13, 9:30 a.m. Musical Guest: Southern Plainsmen of Hornbeck. Pastor: Trey Lewis.
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Merryville: 150th Anniversary, October 13, 11 a.m. Guest Speaker: Lewis King. Dinner on the grounds will follow the worship service. Pastor: Christopher Streams.
Greenacres Baptist Church, Bastrop: 74th Anniversary, October 27, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow the worship service. Pastor: Danny Hawthorne.
Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Homecoming, November 17, 9:30 a.m. Special Speaker: Paul Roney (former pastor). Special Music: John Simmons. Pastor: David Newton.
REVIVAL
New Beulah Baptist Church, Hammond: Revival, October 13-16, 11 a.m. (Sunday morning) 6 p.m. (each evening). Evangelist: Bill Britt. Music leader: John Deris. Pastor: Leslie Fogleman.
Gloster Baptist Church, Gloster: Revival, Nov. 3, 10:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Leland Crawford; Music Ben Waites, Cad Tingle and Scotty Blackwell. Pastor: None
First Baptist Church, Starks: Revival, November 3-6, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Mike Courtney. Special Music: Mackey & Gale Willis. Pastor:
Aimoch Baptist Church, Olla: Revival, November 3-6, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Todd Allen. Music: the Allen Family. Pastor: Bobby McGuire.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Trout: Revival. November 7-9. Evangelist: Malcolm Ellis. Pastor: Shad Tibbs.
Rescue Community Church, West Monroe: Fall Revival, November 10-13. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Russell Caldwell.
First Baptist Church, Robeline: Revival, November 10-17, Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: Brian Ray.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Revival, November 30-December 1. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
LAGNIAPPE
Trinity Baptist Church, Shreveport: Southern Plainsmen in Concert, October 12, 4-6 p.m. Recreation Center. Cost is $20 and will include a meal. Call the church office (318.221.2695 for more information. Pastor: Scott Teutsch.
Ashland Baptist Church, Ashland: Jonathan Bonds in concert, October 13, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Danny Slack.
Lakeview Baptist Church, Shreveport: Bill & Vicki Sky in concert, October 16, 5:30 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: William Valentine.
Union Springs Baptist Church, Converse: Southern Plainsman gospel quartet in concert, October 19, 6 p.m. All are invited. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Ronnie Osborne.
Alto Baptist Church, Alto: “HEAL OUR LAND” Ladies Conference and Luncheon, October 19, 10:30-12:30. Guest Speaker: Dianne Abraham. RSVP by texting 318-355-2453. Pastor: Alan Miller.
Mt. Calvary Baptist, Independence: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert with 4Calvary Quartet, October 20, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Chris Hoyt.
Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove: 11th Hour in Concert, October 20, 11 a.m. Pastor: Kenneth Herring.
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert with 4Calvary Quartet, October 20, 6 p.m. Pastor: Gene Hoyt.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Hallelujah on the Hill, October 22, 6-8 p.m. Join us for a night of spiritual refreshment featuring live music and speakers. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets. The event takes place Adley Landry Water Reservoir Thibodaux (next to the Warren Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium). Pastor: J.P. Cox.
First Baptist Church, Anacoco: Rhett Walker: Days that we dreamed of tour, October 23, 7 p.m. Pastor: Chad King.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Second Annual Taste of Louisiana Cook-off and Fall Festival, October 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the New Prospect Community Park, 111 Prospect Church Road, Dry Prong. It is free to enter and free to taste. There will be a prayer walk (park walking trail) Great Faith Riders Prayer Ride, La Food, Trunk or Treat, music, family fun and tailgate games and Lagniappe Dessert Shop. All donations will go to support Grant Faith Riders Ministry and Starfish Ministries. Prizes include: “People Choice (Louisiana dish)’ Best tailgate and Best Trunk or Treat. For more information, contact Pastor Trey Lewis (318.640.9712; Jackson Cooper 318. 623.2150 (brotherhood); Kimberly Roberts 318.308.3858; Beth Wilkins 318. 318.541.5350 (children’s department); Jimmy Crabtree 318.729.4058 (music). Pastor: Trey Lewis.
First Baptist Church, Jennings: 11th annual Pumpkin Patch Family Day, October 26. Pastor: Eric Sonnier.
Maplewood Baptist Church, Sulphur: Fall Fest, October 26, 2-4 p.m. There will be food, music, games and much more. Pastor: Jeremy Blocker.
Houston River Baptist Church, Sulphur: Fall Fest, October 26, 4-6 p.m. Pastor:
Swartz Community Carnival, October 27, 4-6 p.m. The event will be held at East Ouachita Middle School. There will be free entry, food trucks, games, jumpers and Trunk R Treat. The event is sponsored by Loch Arbor Baptist, Rowland Road Baptist and Swartz First Baptist.
Bedico Baptist Church Trunk or Treat, Fall Fest, and Gumbo Cookoff! Sunday, October 27 / 4:30-6:00.for an evening of fall fun with lots of activities for the whole family! We need lots of volunteers and candy donations. https://www.fbcmandeville.org/event/fall-fest/. Pastor: Ronny Cooksey.
First Baptist Church, Luling: Trunk or Treat, October 27, 4-6 p.m. There will be cars, candy and community plus face painting, candy, games and photos. Pastor: Cody Cunningham.
Bayou Vista Baptist Church, Morgan City: Fall Festival, October 27, 4-6 p.m. There will be plenty of candy, food, fellowship and fun. Come join us.
First Baptist Church, New Orleans: Fall Festival, October 27, 4-6 p.m. There will be huge inflatables for kids of all ages to bounce and play; face painting stations; delicious cotton candy and refreshing snowballs for sweet treats; free food for everyone to enjoy; carnival games with fun challenges and candy prizes. There will also be a small pumpkin patch. Pastor: Chad Gilbert.
Marlow Baptist Church, Leesville: Trunk or Treat, October 27, 4-7 p.m. There will be plenty of food, games and treats. Pastor: Matt Marler.
Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: Trunk or Treat, October 27, 5-8 p.m. Free admission. Join us for a sweet family fun event. There will be candy, games, cake walk, jumps and food. Pastor: James Blakenship.
Esler Baptist Church, Pineville: Trunk or Treat, October 27, 4-6 p.m. Pastor: Joshua Timothy.
Swartz Community Carnival, October 27, 4-6 p.m. The event will be held at East Ouachita Middle School. There will be free entry, food trucks, games, jumpers and Trunk R Treat. The event is sponsored by Loch Arbor Baptist, Rowland Road Baptist and Swartz First Baptist.
Agape Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Church Fall Fest, October 13, 4-7 p.m. There will be Trunk or Treat, a silent auction, game and inflatables, and food vendors. Pastor:
Town of Many Fall Festival, Naby: Fall Festival, October 19 3-7 p.m. First Baptist will have a kids pumpkin painting and a family photo booth. Pastor:
West Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: West Fest, a free community event, October 20, 5-8 p.m. There will be Kiddie Train, hayride Petting zoo, Festival games, inflatables, Caramel apples, popcorn and trunk or treat.
Hargis Baptist Church, Montgomery: Miles Pike in concert, October 20, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor:
Bedico Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Trunk or Treat, Fall Fest, and Gumbo Cookoff, October 27, 4:30-6 p.m. Pastor: Jonathan Gers.
Searcy Baptist Church, Trout: Fall Festival, October 27, 5 p.m. There will be trunks, games, candy, cake walk, face painting and family fun. Pastor: Steve Jenson.
Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Lisbon: Trunk or Teart, October 27, 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend a Trunk or Treat. There will be a cake walk, free hot dogs and a costume contest. Pastor: Chris Stephens.
First Baptist Church, Zwolle: Trunk or Treat for Halloween, October 31 in the church parking lot, Come and participate in this fun time for our youth and children in the community. Pastor: Marty Williams.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Eat before you treat, October 31, 5-7 p.m. (or until we run out of food). Come enjoy a free dinner before you head out to Trick-or-Treat. The meal will consist of chili, Fritos or crackers, cornbread, grilled cheese sandwiches, dessert and a drink. Pastor: Steve Graves.
First Baptist Church, Mangham: Trunk or Treat, October 31. We will be setting up at Mangham High School for the festivities. For more information, call the church office (318.248.2634). Pastor: Rick Aultman.
First Baptist Church, Moss Buff: Light the Bluff October 31, 6-8 p.m. Pastor: Bryan Carter.
Cook Baptist Church, Ruston: Fall Festival. October 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pastor: Joseph Fowler.
Sale Street Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Trunk or Treat, October 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pastor: Drew Mills.
New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe: Fall Festival, October 31, 6-8 p.m. There will be a cake walk, coke toss, and concessions. Pastor: Marty Black.
First Baptist Church, Bunkie: Trunk or Treat, October 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be lots of candy and games, plus two bicycles will be given away (you must be present to win). Pastor: Phillip Boone.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Fall Fest, October 31, 6-8 p.m. There will be food, fun, games, jump houses, harvest maze, Trunk-R-Treat, hayride, petting zoo. Pastor: J.P. Cox.
