COMINGS & GOINGS
Braxton Humphries, new as pastor, Bethel Baptist, West Monroe.
Christopher Wright, new as pastor, Grace Baptist, Bastrop.
Ted Drell, new as minister of music, St. Clair Baptist, Boyce.
Gary Ashworth, new as minister of families, Simpson Baptist, Simpson.
NEEDED
Full-time pastor needed at Mt. Vernon Baptist, West Monroe; send resume to Pastor Search Committee, 215 Mt. Vernon Church Road, West Monroe LA 71292 or email to baptmiss@aol.comthrough Feb. 13.
Full-time youth/family life minister; contact Stephen Laughlin 318.628.3544 or emailfbcwinnpastor@bellsouth.net.
Full-time associate pastor; send resume to Gloster Baptist Church, PO Box 86, Gloster LA 71030; requires MRE, 5 years experience.
AVAILABLE
Baldwin Tube Organ and 130 1975 Baptist Hymnals free; call 318.226.1500.
Family Bibles (20) available; call Ed Weiland 318.687.4920.
Piano and organ free to any church; call Charles Garner, 318.846.2261.
Upright piano, choir robes (20) and hymnals free; call 318.982.5363.
Baldwin electric organ free; call 318.254.1339.
DEATHS
Jessica Teutsch, daughter of Scott Teutsch, pastor of Eastwood Baptist in Haughton, died Jan. 15 in an auto accident.
ANNIVERSARIES AND CELEBRATIONS
SHREVEPORT – Kingston Road Baptist: Five Year Homecoming Sunday, Feb. 8; Trey Lewis, pastor.
HODGE – Hodge Baptist: Miriam King 100th birthday recently celebrated; Norris Curry, pastor.
MONROE – Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home: Retirement Reception for Darrell Washam 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at Rucker-Austin Center.
REVIVALS
ST. LANDRY – St. Landry Baptist: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 through Wednesday, Jan. 28; Lawrence Phipps, evangelist; Joshua Adams, pastor.
BROUSSARD – First Baptist: 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 through 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1; Wayne Jenkins, evangelist; Bobby Bowen, music; Weldon Moak, pastor.
QUITMAN – Beech Springs Baptist: 10:50 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1; 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 through Wednesday, Feb. 4; Bill Robertson, evangelist; Joshua Tanner, music; Jason McNaughten, pastor.
CHURCH EVENTS
HOMER – First Baptist: Girls Only trip; Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25; James Simeon, pastor.
HAUGHTON – First Baptist: Women’s Ministry Souper Saturday Salad and Luncheon 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; Gevan Spinney, pastor.
NATCHITOCHES – First Baptist: Princess Retreat ‘09; girls grades 7-12; cost $35 per person; 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; Stacy Lantz, worship leader; Courtney Crowe, Lori Mangum, Lauren Mitchell, speakers; call 318.552.3737 to register.
LORANGER – Camp Living Waters: LBC Disaster Relief Training and Roundtable; Friday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 24; Gibbie McMillan, LBC men and volunteer ministry strategist.
MINDEN – First Baptist: Senior Adult New Orleans Mission Trip Thursday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 25; Wayne DuBose, pastor.
RUSTON – First Baptist: Singing Women and Ministers Concert 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22; Chris Craig, pastor.
BLANCHARD – First Baptist: “Fireproof” movie showing 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; K- Grade 5 movie 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; Women’s Drama and Lunch 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; James Hill, pastor.
PROVENCAL – Harmony Baptist: His Grace in concert 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; Randy Alliff, pastor.
WEST MONROE – Highland Baptist: Ping Pong Tournament Children’s Camp Fund Raiser 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7; Gordon Dean, pastor.
SULPHUR – First Baptist: Melody Boys in concert 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; tickets $8 advance; $10 at door; call 337.527.5231 for tickets.
RUSTON – Temple Baptist: Temple Tech Choir Tour Fundraiser 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; tickets $6; Rick Byargeon, pastor.
PINEVILLE – Unity Baptist: The Dartts in concert 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; “The Sabine Divide” in concert 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1; Ron Nation, pastor.
WEST MONROE – Paul Daily Wild Horse Ministries Ropin’ for the Redeemer team roping event at Ike Hamilton Expo Center 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1; Cowboy Church 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1.
ZACHARY – First Baptist: Financial Peace University 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; Reggie Bridges, pastor.
TAYLOR – Taylor Baptist: Wild Game Supper 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30; Jimmy Eppinette, pastor.
HOUMA – Mulberry Baptist: Family Mission Night 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30; Steve Graves, pastor.
JONESVILLE – First Baptist: Layman’s Soul-Winning Rally 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5.
WEST MONROE – Fair Park Baptist: Dinner Theatre “Don’t Touch that Dial” 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6; 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7; tickets $15; Waymond Warren, pastor.
WINNSBORO – First Baptist: “Threads of Love” 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26.
BATON ROUGE – Woodlawn Baptist: Parent’s Night Out 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6; Tommy G. Middleton, pastor.
DRY CREEK – Dry Creek Baptist Camp: Mighty Men of God Conference and Men’s Retreat 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 through 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; call 337.328.7531 or register onlinewww.mightymenofgod.com or www.drycreek.net.
PINEVILLE – First Baptist: Women’s Conference 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7; Martha Bailey, speaker; Women of Praise, music; cost $25; Stewart Holloway, pastor.
ST. FRANCISVILLE – First Baptist: LSU Continuing Education courses for seniors Wednesday, Jan. 21 & 28; Joe Ratcliff, pastor.
VIDALIA – First Baptist: WMU Roundtable Book Club discussion 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27; Dan Glenn, pastor.
BASTROP – First Baptist: Men’s Ministry Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; Angel Food Distribution 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; Senior Adult Game Night 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27; Winter Choir Retreat 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; Jim Ingram, pastor.
BASTROP – First Baptist: Women’s Ministry “Tasting Tea Treasures” cookbooks available; cost $16; Jim Ingram, pastor.
NEW IBERIA – Highland Baptist: Running from Radiation 5K Run and Walk for Chernobyl’s Children; 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; call 337.523.1521 or 337.352.0205 to register; David Denton; pastor.
BUNKIE – Wagon Wheel Cowboy Church: Brad Mount in concert Saturday, Jan. 24; Louis Charrier, pastor.
DERIDDER – First Baptist: “Fireproof” church-wide movie event 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; Senior Adult Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; Curt Iles presents “The Louisiana Maneuvers”; Lindsey Burns, pastor.
DERIDDER – First Baptist: Beauregard Christian Women’s Job Corps Annual Fundraiser “Soup for the Soul” 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30; gumbo lunch; entertainment, silent auction, door prizes; tickets $10; Lindsey Burns, pastor.
NATCHITOCHES – Trinity Baptist: Fourth Friday Fish Fry 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23; Ron Thompson, pastor.
JONESBORO – First Baptist: Hotcake Breakfast Fundraiser at McDonald’s 6 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; cost $5; Charles Wesley, pastor.
BATON ROUGE – Jefferson Baptist: Annual Ladies’ Tea 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; Janie Bono, speaker; David Goza, pastor.
SLIDELL – Grace Baptist: Progressive Dinner 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; Bob Heustess, pastor.
ALEXANDRIA – Calvary Baptist: Baptist Collegiate Ministry sponsors CEC Conference Friday, Feb. 6 through Saturday, Feb. 7; Landon Dowden, speaker; Jeff Capps, music.
NATCHITOCHES – Westside Baptist: Senior Adult Luncheon 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; Bill Hudson, pastor.
BOGALUSA – First Baptist: “Fireproof” movie event 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; Bob Adams, pastor.
AMITE – Amite Baptist: Hymn Fest 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; Terry Booth, pastor.
ALEXANDRIA – Calvary Baptist: Disciple Now Friday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 1; David Brooks, pastor.
EUNICE – First Baptist: Community Marriage Seminar “Putting Happy back in Happily Ever After” 6 p.m. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Marvin Douglas, counselor/speaker; Tim Moffett, pastor.
SHREVEPORT – Kingston Road Baptist: Church-wide Breakfast 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25; Trey Lewis, pastor.
SULPHUR – First Baptist: New Women’s Step Study Group Celebrate Recovery 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1; David Holder, pastor.
ASSOCIATION EVENTS
JONESVILLE – New Ouachita Baptist: WMU Quarterly Meeting 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21; Perry Gardner, guest speaker; lunch.
WALKER – Don Avenue Baptist: Associational Women’s Conference Friday, Jan. 30 through Saturday, Jan. 31; Janie Wise, speaker; cost $20; Craig James, pastor.
HOUMA – Bayou Baptist Association at Mulberry Baptist: Mission Family Night 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 30; Joe Arnold, director of missions.
WEST MONROE – Northeast Baptist Association: Vacation Bible School 2009 Preview 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; Jerry W. Price, associational missionary.
BOYCE – St. Clair Baptist: WMU Associational meeting 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22.