IN REMEMBERANCE
Mrs. Lonie Mardell Roach, age 94, recently of Alexandria, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 15, 2017. She was a Godly woman who dedicated her life to being a Christian wife and mother. She was also a faithful partner in ministry alongside her preacher-husband, H.M. Roach, for 67 years. She leaves a rich legacy of love and Christian values, for which her family wishes to honor her. Condolences can be sent to Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Roach, 2508 10th Ave. NW, Minot, ND 58703.
ON THE MOVE
Leanne Treme is the new reservations supervisor at Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center in Woodworth.
Tyler Adams is the new Maintenance Technician at Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center in Woodworth.
HOMECOMING
West Lake Baptist Church, Doyline: 39th Homecoming, October 1, 10:30 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will be held after services. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. Pastor: Jerry Elgin.
Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald: Homecoming 2017, October 1, 10:30 a.m. with dinner on the grounds to follow at noon. Speaker: Bryan Lipscomb , former Pastor of Cedar Baptist Church and present Pastor of Providence Baptist Church of Lufkin, Texas. All friends, families and former church members are invited to attend. Pastor: Mickey Alexander.
New Zion Baptist Church, Covington: Homecoming, October 1, 10:30 a.m. Dinner on the grounds at noon. Guest Speaker: Howard Peak. Special Music: OneWay Quartet. The quartet will also perform an afternoon concert. Pastor: Clark Stewart.
Calvary Baptist Church Forest Hill: Homecoming, October 1, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow morning service. Speaker: Wayne Dunn. Music: Josh and Valery Dickson.
Welcome Home Baptist Church, Dodson: Homecoming, October 8, 10:15 a.m. Dinner on the grounds to follow the service. Special Music: Sanctuary Quartet. Pastor: Lavelle Spillers.
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin: Homecoming, October 8. Special Music: Ode’.
REVIVAL
Camp Creek Baptist Church, Spearsville: Revival, October 1-4, Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Eddie Schexnayder, Jr.
Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin: 2nd Annual Big Tent Revival, October 2-6, 7 p.m. nightly Evangelist: Craig Franklin, Franklin Ministries. Special Music: Southern Revelation. Pastor: Brian Rogers.
New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Revival, October 8-11. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Roland Herbert.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: Prayer Revival, October 8-11, Sunday, 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Speakers: Steve Horn (Sunday), Rod Masteller (Monday), David Carlton (Tuesday), and David Hankins, (Wednesday). Pastor: Steve Horn.
LAGNIAPPE
New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe: Seeking a full time youth/family minister and a part time office assistant. Computer skills are a must for the office assistant. Send resumes to 61 New Chapel Hill Rd., West Monroe, LA 71291 or email melinda@nchbc.net. Pastor: Marty Black.
First Baptist Church, New Orleans: Global Fest, September 29, 6 p.m. This annual event features, fun food and music and benefits Global Maritime Ministry. Find treasures and more from 150 items in the silent auction. For more information, go to www.portministry.com or call 504.895.2028. Pastor: David Crosby.
First Baptist Church, Franklinton: OneWay Quartet in concert, September 30, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Paul Watts.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: Refresh 2017, September 30, 12 – 11:59 p.m. Speaker: Debbie Stuart. Special Music: Kellie and Kristen. For more information contact: Andrea McKenzie, Minister of Missions, Community Ministries, and College Students by calling 337.593.3655 or by email andrea.mckenzie@fbclaf.org. Pastor: Steve Horn.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: Rise Out Of The Dark Tour, October 1, 7 p.m. Worship Music: Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Love & The Outcome, Jasmine Murray. Cost: $26.50 (General Admission), $23.50 (General Admission Group (10+). For more information go online to www.awakeningevents.com/?view=mobile or call 800.965.9324. Pastor: Aaron Burgner.
North Shreve Baptist Church, Shreveport: Pumpkin Patch, October 2, Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 1p.m.-5 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch is located at 4930 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport 71107. The patch is festive and beautiful. There will be several specially decorated areas throughout the patch where family pictures can be taken. Call the church office at 318.425.2350 to make arrangements to bring a group of daycare children or any other group out. Pastor: Cecil Marr.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, October 2, noon. Speaker: Jerry & Bayne Pounds, Louisiana College Phycology Professors. Cost: $10 and you may pay at the door. Please RSVP to Stewart Holloway (sholloway@fbcpineville.net.) Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice: Taste of Home “Homemade in Acadiana,” October 3, 5-8:15 p.m. Spend the afternoon browsing the holiday shopping market, tasting specialty candy and food. Chef Darlene Bolfa, owner of Café de La Salle in Ville Platte will give tips on creating that perfect holiday dish. Guest Speaker: Stacey Miller, Director of the Welcome House located on Hwy 13, share how to engage in helping our communities become better equipped for living in the 21st Century. There will be numerous door prizes including the grand prize – diamond bracelets. Cost: $15. Proceeds from this event support Women on Mission/WMU Acadia, Association mission work and serving our communities through outreach. For more information, contact Kim Loewer, Director of Women on Mission/WMU Acadia Association at 337.580.3108 or by email womenonmissionlouisiana@gmail.com
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany: World Crafts Marketplace event sponsored by Northshore Association WMU, October 7, Registration 9:30-10:00 a.m. Enjoy hearing a guest speaker, special music, a time of fellowship, shopping, door prizes, and lunch. Nursery will be provided with RSVP. Please RSVP by October 2. For more information, contact office@northshorebaptists.net or call 225.567.5086.
Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Youth Worship Rally, October 7, 5:30 p.m., food & fellowship; 6:30 p.m., Worship rally. Speaker: Brett Faulk. Special Music: Chain Free. Please RSVP. If you have any questions contact: Brett Faulk, 318.729.2898 or Britney Faulk, 318.452.0766. Pastor: Mike Evans.
Williams Boulevard Baptist Church, New Orleans: Kellie & Kristen in concert, October 7, 7 p.m. Pastor: Tim Williams.
Trinity Heights Baptist Church, Shreveport: Ben Waites in concert, October 8, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Collin Wimberly.
Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria: The Foto Sisters in concert, October 8, 9 a.m. Pastor: David Brooks.
Christ Bayou Church, Houma: Missions & Ministry Celebration across the bayou and beyond, October 15, Booths & Meal, 5 p.m.; Worship, 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Clifton Arnold. Special Music: Mechanicville-Emmanuel Baptist Church. Pastor: Herman J Callais Sr.
Friends and family of Mabel Hargis Hart Smith, a long-time member and pianist at Tioga First Baptist Church, are invited to gather at Tioga High School, September 30th from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate her 100th birthday. A longtime teacher at Tioga, she is a Christian example to others, an excellent musician and a dear friend to so many. Organizers ask no gifts be brought but a card would be nice.
