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ON THE MOVE
Jim Alan Calvert is the new Pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, Metairie, LA. Pastor Calvert’s rst day in the pulpit was November 3, 2024.
Charles Ebarb is the new music minister at South Bossier Baptist Church, Bossier City.
POSITION SOUGHT
Hodge Baptist Church in Hodge, LA is seeking a full-time pastor. Please mail resumes to Pastor Search Committee in c/o Hodge Baptist Church, P O Box 340, Hodge, LA 71247 or email to: hodgebaptist@yahoo.com. Pastor:
College Drive Baptist Church in Pineville, LA is seeking a bi-vocational pastor. Please mail resumes to Richard Bullock, 515 Sandy Hill Lane, Pineville, LA 71360 or email gmbull50@yahoo.com. Pastor:
HOMECOMING/ANNIVERSIES
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.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: 175th Homecoming, November 24.
Life Groups will be at 9:16 a.m. 10:30 a.m. One united worship service, Cupcakes & fellowship will be had following the worship service in the Center Court. Come celebrate with us as we look back on God’s faithfulness and look forward to what He has in store. Pastor: Heath Peloquin.
REVIVAL
Larto Baptist Church, Larto: Harvest Sunday, November 17. Speaker: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Kenny Smith.
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 the 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
Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Brian Free & Assurance in concert, November 16, 6 p.m. Pastor: David Newton.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Harvest craft fair and chili cook-off, November 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information, contact the church office at 985.446.5818. Pastor: J.P. Cox.
Ethel Baptist Church, Ethel: Chronicles in concert, November 17, 10:15 a.m. Pastor:
Trinity Heights Baptist Church, Shreveport: Ladies Ministry Event, November 16, 9 a.m. Cost $25 includes lunch and T-shirt. Contact Malissa Stewart at 318.221.2695. Pastor: Scott Teutsch.
Tangipahoa Baptist Church, Kentwood: Chronicles in concert, November 24, 11 a.m. Pastor: Clint Stewart
Faith Baptist Church, Livingston: Chronicles in concert, December 8, 9:30 a.m. Pastor:
The NCBA Choir’s Third Annual Christmas Cantata – Dec. 6, 7 p.m. FBC, Jonesboro; Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Sweetwater Baptist Church; Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interested in singing? No church choir. For more information, contact Benjamin DeCou at 318.243.1180.
Hickory Gove Baptist Church, Coushatta, Southern Plainsmen in concert, December 10, 10:30 a.m. Pastor:
Homewood Baptist Church, Alexandria: Ivan Parker in Concert, Dec. 14, 6 p.m. The church is located at 3111 Rapides Avenue, Alexandria, La. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Jimmy Koonce, Jr.
First Baptist Church, Mandeville: Live Nativity, December 14-15, 6-8 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4 or 6 p.m. Pastor: Ronny Cooksey.
Red Oak Baptist, Livingston: Chronicles in concert, December 15, 11 a.m. Pastor: Carl Varnado.
Faith Baptist Church, Livonia: Greg Sullivan Ministries with special guest Chris Golden, December 22, 10 a.m. Pastor: Freddie Rodrigue.
Midway Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Chronicles in concert, December 22, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jimmy Wall.
