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ON THE MOVE
Eric Halphen is the new music minister at Providence Baptist Church, Baton Rouge.
Madison, husband Ken, is the new children’s minister at Live Oak Baptist Church. Nov. 3 will be the first Sunday with the church.
Jordy, wife Jessika, McKaskle is the new executive pastor at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jami Ashley is the new (interim) Student Minister at Sterlington Baptist Church, Sterlington.
HOMECOMING/ANNIVERSIES
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, Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Paul Roney (guest speaker). Special music: John Simmons, former minister of music. Riverview is located at 8709 Hwy 1 South, Alexandria, La. 71302. For more information, contact Mike Boone at 318.613,6505. Pastor: David Newton.
REVIVAL
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.
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.
Bouef River Baptist Church, Winnsboro: Harvest Day, November 17, 10:30 a.m. Food and fellowship will follow after service. Guest Speaker: Rodney Ratcliff. We can’t wait to see everyone back at Boeuf River. Pastor: Rodney Ratcliff.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Revival, November 30-December 1. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
LAGNIAPPE
Bedico Baptist Church Trunk or Treat, Fall Fest, and Gumbo Cookoff! Sunday, October 27 / 4:30-6:00 p.m. 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.
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.
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.
Cook Baptist Church, Ruston: Fall Festival. October 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pastor: Joseph Fowler.
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.
Community Baptist Church, West Monroe: Fall Festival, October 31, 6-8 p.m. There will be games, candy, prizes, food and fun. Pastor: Jared Peters.
First Baptist Church, Oakdale: Live Music, food & games, photo booth, jumpers, archery shoot for kids, cake walk and face painting. Pastor: Robert Rollins Jr.
First Baptist Church, Fort Jesup: Fall Festival, October 27, 4 p.m. Bring the family out for a time of fun, candy, and great fellowship. 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.
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe: Family Fun Night and Trunk or Treat, October 30, 5:30 p.m. There will be an unforgettable night of candy, costumes, and fun for the whole family. Gumbo will be served at 6 p.m. Pastor: Gregory Clark.
Little Pass Baptist Church, Charenton: Trunk r Treat, October 31, 5-8 p.m. Pastor: Chris Holloway.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: Summer Grove Baptist Preschool Academy Fall fest/Trunk ‘R Treat, October 31 10 a.m. until noon outside the preschool playground. Pastor: Heath Peloquin.
Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax: Annual Harvest Fest, October 31, 6-8 p.m. Free gumbo, popcorn, cotton candy, games, jumpers and lots of family fun. The event will take place in the Bethel Family Life Center (gym). Pastor: Kenneth Bratton.
Thompson Road Baptist Church, Slidell: Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Bring the family for fun, fellowship and loads of candy. Pastor:
Frierson Baptist Church, Frierson: Fall Festival, November 2, 4-8 p.m. There will be hay rides, chili cook off, cake walk, food, bounce houses, face painting and so much more. Pastor: Mel Campbell.
nAimoch Baptist Church, Olla: Fall Festival, November 2, 1-6 p.m. There will be a bounce house for the little kids, cake walk, Hayride and weenie roast. Pastor: Bobby McGuire.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Night of Hope, November 2, 2 p.m. An incredible afternoon of music and worship featuring the Bibletones, Karen Peck & New River, The Chitans, Lauren Talley, The Allens, and Josh & Ashley Franks. A 100 percent of the proceeds go to St. Jude’s. Venue: North Monroe Baptist Church. For tickets call 318.417.3929 or email SJNightofHope@gmail.com. Pastor: Bill Dye.
Barksdale Baptist Church, Bossier City: Fall Festival, November 2, 2-5 p.m. There will be games, bounce house, food truck, hayride coffee cart, cotton candy and more. Pastor: Calvin Hubbard.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Hammond: Fall Fest, November 3, 3-5 p.m. This is free family fun for the community. There will be games, soup cook-off, inflatables, chili cook-off, cake walk and much more. Pastor: Steven Campbell.
Victory Baptist Church, Hammond: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, November 3, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Johnathan Watts.
Shiloh Baptist Church, DeRidder: The Bibletones Quartet in concert, November 10, 10 a.m. Pastor: Bruce Butts.
Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Pitkin: The Bibletones Quartet in concert, November 10, 5 p.m. Pastor: Chad Estes.
First Baptist Church, Covington: Ben Waites in concert, November 12, Noon. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
