ON THE MOVE
Israel Montejo is the new pastor of Bethel Hispanic Church, Bernice.
Alvin Ogea resigns as pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Eunice.
Don , wife Bea, Thornton retired from the pastoral ministry Dec. 31, 2015 at Waverly Baptist Church in Delhi after 50 plus years in the ministry.
HOMECOMING/ANNIVERSARY
Beulah Baptist Church, Cheneyville: 200th anniversary, March 6, 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Kenneth Hudson.
Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell: 55th anniversary, March 13, 11 a.m. There will be a luncheon after the services. Pastor: Aaron McGuffee.
Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove: 54th anniversary, March 13. This will also begin our Spring Revival, March 13-16, Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m., and Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Bill Robertson. Music: Ben Waites will provide music Sunday morning while Richard Ainsworth will direct music Sunday evening through Wednesday. Pastor: Rayburn McLarrin.
REVIVAL
Crockett Point Baptist Church, Crowville: Revival, Feb. 28-March 2, Sunday 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Jerry Spence. Music: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Joe Senn.
Westside Baptist Church, New Iberia: Tent Revival, Feb. 28-March 1, 6 p.m. nightly. Guest Speaker: Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor: Tracy King.
Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ruby: Revival, Feb. 28-March 2, Sunday 11 a.m.; Sunday night thru Wednesday night 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Malcom Ellis. Music: Frank Alexander. TeamKids and Youth will meet March 2 at 6 p.m. for pizza. Pastor: Ken Gilmore.
Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice: Revival, Feb. 28-March 2. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Pastor: Jeff Hurst.
West Lake Baptist Church, Doyline: Harvest Sunday, March 6, 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Gerald Palmer.
Franklin Parish Revival: Community Revival, March 6-11, 6 p.m. nightly. March 6, Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert; March 7, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner; March 8, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro; March 9, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Winnsboro; March 10, First Baptist Church, Wisner; and March 11, Chase Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Evangelist: Bill Robertson.
First Baptist Church, Larose: Revival, March 13-16, Music: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Gary Hanberry.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Castor: Revival, March 13-16, Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Don Slack.
Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church, Converse: Revival, March 13-16. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Pastor: Amador Santos.
LAGNIAPPE
“Like new” Kawai RX-1 baby grand piano for sale for $10,000. The piano is 5 feet, 5 inches with a polished ebony finish. This piano currently retails for $20,800. It has hardly ever been played. If interested call Bruce Lingenfelter, 318.308.0567 or email ingenfelter3@suddenlink.net.
Community Christian Church, Slidell: For sale 40 eleven-foot pews, 2 eighteen-foot pews, 2 twenty-foot pews, 15 or 20 various size pews, 50 choir chairs, and altar benches. Will sale all together or in part. For more information, contact the church office at 1460 Lindberg Dr., Slidell, LA 70458 or by calling 985.649.3400.
Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop: Seeking a full or part time youth and children’s minister. Send résumés to crbapt@gmail.com or mail to Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, 1005 Cherry Ridge Rd, Bastrop, LA, 71220. Pastor: Kyle Peters
Camp Living Waters, Loranger: Come join the Louisiana Campers on Mission group at their annual work week at Camp Living Waters, March 14-18. There will be a variety of projects from general cleaning to landscaping to painting to construction/remodeling. All skill levels are welcomed. Having an RV is not necessary, Camp Living Waters has accommodations. For reservations contact Camp Living Waters at 985-345-1831 or email clw@camplivingwaters.net. For more information, call COM President Keith Brown at 225.926.9410.
Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop: Wild Game Supper, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Bring your favorite wild game dishes. Pastor: Casey Johnson.
Pine First Baptist, Franklinton: 15th Annual Women’s Conference: Called by Grace, Feb. 26-27. Speaker: Rochelle Fraizer (www.rochellefrazier.com). Worship Leader: Lara Landon (www.laralandon.org). For more information call Sandy Duplantis (Women’s Ministry Leader) at 985.205.0115 or Patsy Ritchie at 985.848.5558.
Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Slidell: Mind on Missions Ladies’ Luncheon, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Speaker: Cindy Collins, Crisis Pregnancy Help Center. Cost: $10. Pastor: Bob Heustess.
Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ruby: Sportsman’s Banquet, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Pastor: Ken Gilmore.
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Concord-Union Baptist Association Evangelism Rally, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. Speaker: Steve Horn. Pastor: Chris Craig
First Baptist Church, Tioga: An Evening of Praise, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. Pastor: Tim Hisaw.
Calvary Baptist Church, Vidalia: Mark Lanier in Concert, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. Pastor: Ron Ledford.
First Baptist Church, Minden: Prayer Banquet with Dennis Swanberg, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. in the FBCM Gym. Cost: Free and child care will be provided. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
The LSU Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Baton Rouge: Presents Hello Dolly, March 3-8. Tickets are on sale at lsubcm.org. March 3, 7 p.m. – student show: adults, $15, college students, $10 and Kids (12 & under) $5; March 4, 6 p.m. – Dinner show (during the play): adults, $20 college students, $15 kids (12 & under), $10; March 5, 6 p.m. – Dinner show (during the play): adults, $20 college students, $15 kids (12 & under), $10; March 6, 2 p.m. – Dessert show (during the play): adults, $15 kids (12 & under), $5; March 6, 7 p.m. – student show: adults: $15 college students, $10 kids (12 & under), $5; March 7, 7 p.m. – student show: $15 college students, $10 kids (12 & under), $5. BCM Director: Steve Masters.
First Baptist Church, Coushatta: Embrace Women’s Ministry presents Jennie Finch, former Olympic gold and silver medalist in softball, March 4, 6 p.m. Cost: $20 includes supper. For tickets call Julie at 318.932.4023 or go online at www.fbccoushatta.com. Pastor: Nathan Davis.
Boots N Saddles Cowboy Church, Folsom: Rodeo Play Day Spring Day Bash, March 5 at Good Guys Farm, 81244 Chenel Road, Folsom. Sign-in for youth events is at 9 a.m. with start time at 10 a.m. Sign-in for 4D barrel race is 2 p.m. with start time at 3 p.m. Pre-register by calling 856.287.7698. The entry fee is $25 with a 60 percent payout. There are four categories: ages 7 and under, (lead line) 8-15 years, 16 and above, and seniors with five events: arena race, buddy pick-up, poles, barrels (exhibition barrels) and goat tail pull. Cost: $8 per event or $25 for all five events. A trophy goes to the High Point winner. Pastor: Louis Husser.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe: Bible Study: 2 Corinthians, March 6-9. March 6, 6 p.m. March 7-9, 7 p.m. Speaker: Michael Hawley. Music: Preston Allen. Pastor: Terry Mims.
Temple Baptist Church, Ruston: Large Choir Festival, March 7, 7 p.m. Pastor: Reggie Bridges.
First Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Ladies’ Retreat at Camp Garaywa in Clinton, MS, March 11-12. Cost: $90 and includes lodging and food. Speaker: Cyndi Grace. For more information, contact Annette Gordon at 985.386.6473. Pastor: David Cranford.
Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, Greenwell Springs: Chonda Pierce Focus On The Funny Tour with Karyn Williams, March 12, 7 p.m. Tickets: Available at www.iTickets.com and available by calling 800.965.9324. Pastor: Jeff Meyers.
First Baptist Church, St. Francisville: Spring Women’s Conference – Grace for the Journey, March 11-12. Cost: $20 for a one day ticket and $40 for two day weekend ticket. For more information, call 225.635.6111. Pastor: Joel Williams.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Church Security Planning & Intruder Awareness/Response Conference presented by Strategos International, March 11-12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $159 for both days or $99 for one day. For more information, call 318.448.8221 or click on this link http://intruderresponse.com/course-schedule/2-day-or-1-day-church-security-planning-intruder-response-course-7/ to register. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Walker Baptist Church, Walker: 20th Annual Women’s Conference sponsored by the women’s ministry, March 12, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Speaker: Cindi Wood, Livin’ Th’ Dream. Cost: $20 which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Pastor: Richard Blue.
First Baptist Church, Many: The Laminin’s in concert, March 13, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jonathan Bost.
First Baptist Church, Farmerville: Small Choir Festival, March 14, 7 p.m. Pastor: Kurt Auger.
