EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you have a Revival, Homecoming, a new pastor, a community outreach or a concert? The Baptist Message would love to share your church news with the rest of the state. It is very easy to do, just send in your information (who, what, where and when) to philip@baptistmessage.com or call 318.449.4345. To get your event in the paper, please submit your information three weeks prior to the event.
ON THE MOVE
Charles Malone is the new pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calhoun.
Morgan McCallister is the new pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jason Purdy was ordained April 22 at First Baptist Church, Livingston.
Frank Valenzano resigned as pastor of One Life Church, Denham Springs and is now the new pastor at First Baptist Church, West Fairbanks.
Mallory Sanchez is the new worship leader at Bayou Oaks Baptist Church, Monroe.
Pastor Clark Stewart (center) congratulates Joshua (Josh) Fauntleroy (left), and his wife Abbey (Gaspard) Fauntleroy following Fauntleroy’s ordination to the gospel ministry by New Zion Baptist Church, Covington April 15. A life-long member of New Zion Baptist Church, Fauntleroy, who was licensed to preach in August 2017, has shared God’s Word numerous times at New Zion, Bogging for Christ and Blessing of the Hunt. He has been called by God to serve as an evangelist.
HOMECOMING
Pine Hill Baptist Church, Leesville: 124th annual homecoming, June 3, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service. Speaker: Chase Burns. Pastor: Tri Evans.
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Vivian: 158th Homecoming, June 3, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service. The church invites everyone to come and fellowship on this special day. Speaker: Bill Treadway. Special Music: Simple Faith. Pastor: Bill Treadway.
Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice: 50th annual homecoming celebration, June 10, 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Jay McCallum.
REVIVAL
Hurricane Creek Baptist Church, Trout: Revival, June 1-3. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Donnie Stephenson.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Summer Revival, June 3-6, Sunday, 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Jeremy Pruitt. Worship: 11th Hour. Pastor: Reuben Weaver.
Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville: Family Crusade, June 10-13. Evangelist: 2TALK42 Ministries. Pastor: Wayne Whiteside.
LAGNIAPPE
Patrick Cobbs is available for supply or interim in District Eight and Northwest Baptist Associations. Short notice is accepted. You can call him at 318.422.9990.
Holden Baptist Church, Holden: Rededication service, June 3, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Russell Hinson.
Genesis Church, Denham Springs: Partnership Celebration, June 3, 10:10 a.m. Pastor: Jeff Smith.
First Baptist Church, Bogalusa: Christian Fine Arts Academy, weekly in June, 1-4 p.m. Registration is open for the summer. Music lessons for piano, voice and flute begin June 4. To register or to get more information, call the church office at 985.732.3756. Pastor: Greg Whaley.
Alto Baptist Church, Alto: Vacation Bible School, June 2, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for ages Pre-K though 5th grade. The theme is Polar Blast – Where God’s Love Is Cool. For more information contact Sandy Miller, 318.623.4444. Pastor: Alan Miller.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Vacation Bible School – Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity, June 3-8, 5-8 p.m. This is for children ages 3 years old – through sixth grade. To register online, go to vbspro.events/p/npbc2018. Pastor: Trey Lewis.
First Baptist Church, Many: Vacation Bible School, June 3-7, 5-8 p.m. All kids who have completed Pre-K and thru sixth grade are encouraged to come be athletes and get in the game on God’s team. Pastor: Jonathan Bost.
Fifth Ward Baptist Church, Marksville: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 3-7, 5:45-8:30 p.m. Pastor: Keith Lamartiniere.
Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 3-7, 6-8:30 p.m. Pastor: Mike Holloway.
Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: Gear up! Get Ready! Game on! Vacation Bible School, June 3 (VBS Prep Night), VBS, June 4-8. All children pre-K 3 through 5th grade are invited to attend. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, June 4, noon. Speaker: Jeff Draughon, partner and co-founder of LPL Financial. Cost: $10 and you may pay at the door. Please RSVP to Stewart Holloway (sholloway@fbcpineville.net.) Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
First Baptist Church, Bossier: Vacation Bible School – Summer Survivor: Road Trip; June 4-6, 6-9 p.m. It’s nonstop fun for kids who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Pastor: Brad Jurkovich.
Sale Street Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Vacation Bible School – Game On!; June 4-8; 8:30 a.m. – noon. All children Pre-K 3 through 5th grade are invited to attend VBS. To register a child or to volunteer, visit salestreet.org/vbs. Pastor: Randy Edwards.
First Baptist Church, Calhoun: Vacation Bible School, June 4–8, 9 a.m.- noon. Pastor: Neil Everett.
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 4-8, 9 a.m. – noon. For children completed kindergarten – through fifth grade. Register online at www.fbcruston.life. For more information call the church office at 318.255.4628. Pastor: Chris Craig.
First Baptist Church, Swartz: Vacation Bible School, June 4–8, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Pastor: Aaron Dickinson.
Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 4–8, 8 a.m.-noon. Early drop off for VBS is 7:30 a.m. during the week of June 4 – 8. Ages 4 through grade 8 are invited. Registration is open online at highwest.net. Pastor: Gordon Dean.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Vacation Bible School 2018, June 4-8, 6-8:30 p.m. All children, kindergarten through sixth grade, are welcome. You may pre-register online at pbcministry.com. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 4–8, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Opened to kids kindergarten through 5th grade. Pastor: Greg Clark.
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 4–8 6-8:30 p.m. Pastor: Randy Burdeaux
First Baptist Church, Covington: Vacation Bible School – Game On!; June 4-8, 8:30 a.m.- noon. For children who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grades. For more information, please contact Maggie at mfredericks@fbccov.org. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: Vacation Bible School – Game On!; June 4-8, 9 a.m.- noon. Children who have completed first through sixth grade are invited to participate. Pastor: Steve Horn.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 4–8, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Grades K – 4 will enjoy VBS while grades 5 – 6 attend VBX. Pastor: Bill Dye.
Cypress Baptist Church, Benton: Vacation Bible School, June 4-8; 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Free for all kids entering kindergarten through completed 5th grade. Pastor: John Fream.
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Vacation Bible School – Gearing Up For Life’s Big Game; June 4-8, 9 a.m – noon. Register at Fbcruston.life/vbs-2018. Pastor: Chris Craig.
Delacroix Hope Baptist Church, St. Bernard: Walk in Victory Vacation Bible Fun, June 4-7, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kids, ages K-5 through going into 6th grade, will enjoy bible stories, crafts, music, recreation, and snacks. Free lunch provided. Parents and friends are welcome. For more information, contact Phil or Debbie Smith at 504-400-4095, Phil.Debbie@WeeCanKnow.org. Pastor: Paul Hussey.
Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop: Vacation Bible School, June 10–14, 5-8 p.m. Pastor: Dennis Hackler.
Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 10–15, 5-8 p.m. Pastor: Zac Anderson.
Westside Baptist Church, Natchitoches: Vacation Bible School – Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus, June 11-15, 8 a.m.-noon. Pastor: Steve McAlister.
New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Vacation Bible School – Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus, June 11-15, 6-8:30 p.m. The age group for VBS includes all students entering K-4 through the sixth grade next school year. Pastor: Carl Sullivan.
First Baptist Church, Sterlington: Vacation Bible School, June 11–15 5:30–8:00 p.m. Children who have completed grades K – 5 are invited. Online registration is available on the church website at www.fbcsterlington.com. Pastor: Ben Hackler.
Longview Baptist Church, Deville: Vacation Bible School, June 11-15, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Pastor: Robby Poole.
First Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School – Amped – Live Fully Alive is for children, age 4 by June 1 through completed grade 5, June 11–15, 9 a.m.-noon. Pastor: Michael Wood.
First Baptist Church, Winnsboro: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 11-15, 9 a.m. – noon. This is for kids age 5 through the fifth grade. Pastor: Craig Beeman.
First Baptist Church, Bastrop: Vacation Bible School, June 11–15, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Pastor: Richard Gambill.
HIS Church, Pineville: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 11-15, Ages 4 years through the sixth grade grade. For the younger students (4 year olds through the fourth grade) VBS will be 9-12 a.m. and for the older students (fifth and sixth graders) will have VBX from 6-7:30 p.m. Pastor: Steve Speer.
New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 11–15, 8:30 a.m. – noon. Pastor: Marty Black.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Bastrop: Vacation Bible School, June 11–15, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Dye.
