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ON THE MOVE
Steve Masters is retiring from the BCM at Louisiana State University on May 31.
Blake Grundy to become BCM Director at Louisiana State University after serving as McNeese State University BCM.
Walt, wife Gayla, Brown is the new pastor at First Bastrop Baptist Church. He has been serving as interim pastor and also as music minister.
Jim Alan Calvert is the new Pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, Metairie, LA. Calvert’s first day in the pulpit was November 3, 2024.
Charles Ebarb is the new music minister at South Bossier Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Jim Fisher is the new pastor of Gambrell Baptist Church, Starks.
POSITION SOUGHT
Palestine Baptist Church, Bogalusa: Part-time or bi-vocational minister of music needed for Palestine Baptist Church in rural Bogalusa, La. If interested, please send resume to Palestine Baptist Church, 59369 Palestine Church Rd., Bogalusa, La, 70427, or call 985-732-7997, or email: Palestinechurch@bellsouth.net. Pastor: Frederick Brumfield.
REVIVAL
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Sunday Night Revival, January 5, 6 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Micah Carter, Calvary Baptist Church, Magnolia, Ar.; Worship: Jake & Rachel Chapman, First Baptist, Minden, La.; January 12 – Evangelist: Mick Flowers, Unity Baptist Church, Hope, Ark.; Worship: Captain Smead; January 19th- Evangelish: Josh Luellen, Promise Land MBC- Hamburg, Ark.; Worship: Tim Post Bethel Baptist Church-Bastrop, La.; January 26 – Evangelist: Nick Andrews, Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Spearsville: Worship: Pilgrim Rest Praise Band. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pollock: Revival, January 10-11, 7 p.m.; January 12 at 11 a.m. Evangelist: Steve Reed. Fellowship meal to follow the Sunday morning service. Pastor: Jack Powell.
Bethany Baptist Church, Bethany: Revival, January 31-2025, 6:30 p.m.; February 1, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; February 211 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 10043 Hwy79 in Bethany, La. 71007. Pastor: Marvin Cooper.
River of Life, Iota: Harvest Day, January 5, 2025. Pastor: Gary Dardar.
nNorth Shreve Baptist Church, Shreveport: Harvest Day, January 12, 2025, Pastor: Cecila Marr.
Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity: Wild Game Supper. January 18, Pastor: John Bradley.
Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity: Revival, January 19-24. Pastor: John Bradley.
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Super Sunday, January 19, 2025, Pastor: Wilton Wall.
New Zion Baptist Church, Covington: Harvest Day, January 26. Pastor: Clark Stewart.
Searcy Baptist Church, Trout: LaSalle Parish Rally, February 1, 2 p.m. Pastor: Steve Jensen.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Harvest Day, February 9, 2025. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
LAGNIAPPE
First Baptist Church, Slidell: Carols by Candlelight, December 14 &15, December 14, 7 p.m., December 15, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Casey Stark.
First Baptist Church, Livington: Mary Did You Know Cantata sung by the church’s choir, December 15, 6 p.m. The church’s annual gumbo supper will follow. Pastor: Brian Gunter.
First Baptist Church, Natchitoches: The Light of Christmas – The King Is Born, December 15, 6 p.m. located at 508nd St. Pastor: Thomas Rush.
Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi: Christmas Caroling, December 15, 5 p.m. Pastor: Jessie Nielson.
Little Pass Baptist Church, Charenton: Little Pass Church Choir presents ‘He isKing’ Peace on Earth, December 15, 6 p.m. Free Admission, Free food and bring a friend. Pastor: Chris Holloway.
First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: First Baptist Baton Rouge invites the entire community to an enchanting evening of Carols and Keyboards on Sunday, December 15, at 6 PM. Pastor: Andrew Ogea.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant: Come Let Us Adore, Christmas Cantata; December 15, 6 p.m. Pastor: Kenneth Swanner.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: Choirs & Carols, December 15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Pastor: James Pritchard.
n Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Lisbon: The Rocky Springs Baptist choir will present Glorious Light of Christmas, December 15, 11 a.m. Pastor: Chris Stephens.
Red Oak Baptist Church, Livingston: Chronicle Gospel Group, December 15, 11 a.m. Pastor: Carl Varnado.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Celebrate Christmas. December 15, 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. This is a multigenerational Musical Experience. Pastor: Terry Young.
Red Oak Baptist, Livingston: Chronicles in concert, December 15, 11 a.m. Pastor: Carl Varnado.
nFamily Of Faith Church, Baton Rouge: Overcoming Obstacles, December 21, 1 -4 p.m. A day full of America Ninja Warrior fun. Pastor: Mike Erickson.
Faith Baptist Church, Livonia: Greg Sullivan Ministries with special guest Chris Golden, December 22, 10 a.m. Pastor: Freddie Rodrigue.
Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie: Peace on Earth, December 22, 6 p.m. The event will be followed by Gumbo, Christmas Carols around the fire with smores and ot chocolate. Pastor: Adam Thornton.
Woodridge Baptist Church, Shreveport: Christmas Music Celebration, December 22, 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Paul Walker.
Midway Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Chronicles in concert, December 22, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jimmy Wall.
East Ridge Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Join us on December 22 at 5:30 PM as our choir presents our Annual Christmas Cantata, “Peace on Earth” directed by Linda Monta. Pastor: Alan Weishampel
New Life Baptist Church, Albany: Featuring Greg Sullivan with Ivan Parker in concert, January 19, 2025, 6 p.m. Pastor: None.
Plainview Baptist Church, Hornbeck: New Year’s Eve Concert, January 31, 7 p.m. Featuring the Southern Plainsmen Quartet and the Mattingly’s, Special Guest: Mark Lanier. Pastor: Jody Mitchell.
