ON THE MOVE
Charles Hugonin new as pastor at First Baptist Church, Cameron.
Gil Arthur new as pastor at First Baptist Church, DeQuincy.
Jered Thomas new as pastor at First Baptist Church, Lake Arthur.
Brandon Smith new as pastor at First Baptist Church, Raceland
John (wife Donna) Sparks new as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Florien.
Pat Lofton new as interim pastor of Forest Baptist Church.
REVIVAL
First Baptist Church, Haynesville: Revival, Feb. 1-4, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. on Sunday; 6 p.m. Monday – Wednesday. Evangelist: Jerry Chaddick. Music: Brad Mount. Pastor: Shelby Cowling.
IN REMEMBRANCE
John Lewis Gilbert of Hammond passed away at age 92 on Jan. 11 in a Hammond health care facility. Born in Shreveport, he graduated from Hammond High, Mississippi College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Gilbert served over 65 years in the gospel ministry. He was pastor at numerous churches in Mississippi, Louisiana and North Carolina, and served as Director of Associational Missions for Southern Baptists in New Orleans (North Shore), Shreveport (he was the first DOM in the newly formed Northwest Association in 1969) and the Florida Parishes. In 1982 he was recognized by the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board as the Outstanding Director of Missions in the Eastern half of the United States. Services took place Jan. 17 at First Baptist Church Franklinton.
William Otto Busby, Jr., 79, of Chase passed from this life January 11. A native of Crowville, he was a graduate of Louisiana College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He preached the Word for over 50 years in many churches across the state with his longest pastorate (21 years) taking place at Center Point Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Retired from full-time pastoral work in 1996, he moved to Franklin Parish were became involved at Temple Baptist Church. He served for nearly two decades – first as associate Pastor, then as a deacon and finally deacon emeritus. Interment was in the Chase Cemetery.
LAGNIAPPE
Christian Harmony Baptist Church, Natchitoches: Selling a Janssen piano for $400 or best offer. Also, they are giving away 15 theater-style pews. Each pew is 9 ½-feet long and seats five comfortably. If interested, call Pastor David Matlock at 318.352.6353.
Grand Caillou Baptist Church, Houma: French Rally, Jan. 30, 5 p.m. Meal begins at 5 p.m. and worship at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite dessert. Pastor: Michael Mathena.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: FlourisH: live, love, lead – An equipping community for ministry wives, Jan. 31, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $20. Speakers: Kathy Ferguson Litton and Heather Messick. To register go to summergrovejan31.eventbrite.com. Deadline is Jan. 28. Pastor: Aaron Burgner.
New Hope Baptist Church, Elmer: Celebrate ‘Recovery,’ Jan. 31, noon. This is a Christ-centered recovery program. Meetings will follow every Friday at 6 p.m. starting on Feb. 6. For more information, contact Wayne Dunn at 318.733.0278. Pastor: Rob McLane.
First Baptist Church, Vidalia: Community Super Bowl Party, Feb. 1, 5 p.m. There will be a big screen TV, free food, door prizes, and games. Come fellowship with us on the first Sunday in February and bring your friends and family. Pastor: Bill McCullin.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First at First Business Leader Lunch, Feb. 2, noon. Cost $10. The lunch will be held the first Monday of every month in the fellowship hall. The event’s goal is to have a spiritual impact on the business leaders of central Louisiana by providing biblical principles for leadership as well as encouragement and motivation. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Anacoco First Baptist Church: Mark Trammel Quartet, Feb. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. and concert will be at 7 p.m. Ivan Parker in Concert, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken in lieu of ticket sales. For more information call 337.238.1877 or email fbcanacoco@gmail.com. Pastor: Durhl Davis.
Camp Living Waters: 2015 Youth Winter Retreat, Feb. 6-8, 4 p.m. Speaker: Phil Mark. Worship: Restoration Band from William Carey University. Cost: $60 which includes 5 meals, two nights lodging, program and t-shirt. Call 985.345.1831 or email brokeith@camplivingwaters.net to register.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Kalediscope: Poured Out, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Speaker: Jaye Martin. Worship: Lisa Pierre. Cost: $30 by Jan. 10; $35 thereafter. Registration deadline is Jan. 30. For more information, contact Women’s Missions and Ministry at 800.622.6549.
First Baptist Church, Sulphur: Annette Herndon in concert, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Admission is FREE and a love offering will be collected. Pastor: Andy Buckley.
Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Tammy Sullivan in concert, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. From Hwy 165 in Forest Hill, take Hwy 112 east past Sabine Bank to 13th St. and turn right and go 1 block to Blue Lake Road, turn left and go ¼ mile to Elwood Road and turn right and go 1 mile to church on the left. For more information, contact Pastor Michael Evans at 318.308.3596.
Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: All Sons & Daughters presents, with special guests Sandra McCracken & Jamie George, A Night of Worship and Conversation, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Cost: $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, go online to www.fairparkwm.com. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
First Baptist Church, Jonesville: Iron Sharpens Iron – a men’s conference, Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. with a fish fry. This conference is sponsored by the Ouachita Baptist Association. Speaker: Jimmy Robertson. Music 11th hour. Pastor: Gary Norris.
Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie: Inaugural Chili Cook-Off, Feb. 22, 5 p.m. Pastor: Mike Wilkinson.