ON THE MOVE
• Michael Devillier resigned as pastor at Downsville Baptist Church
• Josh Cagle new as pastor at Red River Baptist Church, Benton.
• Harold Ashcraft new as music minister at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Shreveport.
• Ed Baswell resigned as pastor at Clarion Baptist Church, Elm Grove.
• Elijah Teh-Teh resigned as pastor at New Zion Baptist Church, Bossier City.
• R. C. (wife Lilly) Flournoy new as associate pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Shreveport.
• Daniel Faulkner new as minister of students at Brookwood Baptist Church, Shreveport.
HOMECOMING
• Holloway Baptist Church, Deville: Homecoming Celebration, June 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with dinner on the grounds to follow. Speaker: Frank Shields (former pastor). Music: Melody Slocum. Pastor: Jack West.
• First Baptist Church, Vidalia: Celebration Sunday, June 7, 10:30 p.m. Speaker: Dan Glenn. There will be a potluck meal after the service. Pastor: Bill McCullin.
• Salem Baptist Church, Plain Dealing: Homecoming Celebration, June 12, Speaker: Don McCormick. Dinner on the grounds following services. The Palmer Family in concert at 1:30 p.m. Pastor: Eddy Taylor.
LAGNIAPPE
• Susan Sanson, 67, a member of Metairie Baptist Church and an International Mission Board missionary, died unexpectedly on May 18 from malaria in Zomba, Malawi. Susan developed a sudden onset of malaria and treatment was begun immediately. However, early the next morning her husband Billy woke to find her unresponsive. He rushed her to the hospital, but she passed away as medical staff were examining her. Her husband Billy is a chaplain and university minister at Chancellor College in Zomba. Funeral arrangements are pending.
• Satsuma Baptist Church, Livingston: “Hometown Nazareth” VBS, June 1-5, 5:30-8 p.m. Pastor: Brad Delaughter.
• Safehaven Bible Church, Lake Charles: Dedication Service, June 6, 11 a.m. Speaker: Fred Luter. Meet & Greet: Food, fun and fellowship, 2-5 p.m.; First worship service, June 7, 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 337-502-8074 or e-mail at safehavenlakecharles@gmail.com. Pastor: Kedrick D. Holiday, Sr.
• Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Louisiana College President Rick Brewer will bring the Gospel message in both music and preaching of the Word for Sunday service, June 7, 10:30 a.m. A meal and fellowship will follow. All are invited to attend. Pastor: Mike Evans.
• Trees Baptist Church, Vivian: Finding Favour in Concert, June 7, 10:45 a.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Mark Crook.
• Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe: Mega Sports Camp, June 8-12, 6-8 p.m. for ages 3 years old thru the sixth grade. Sports to choose from include flag football, baseball, basketball, soccer and cheerleading. All children, 3-years-olds thru kindergarten, will play kickball. Pre-game kickoff/registration will be June 6 from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 318.387.6372. Pastor: Dennis R. Hensley, Jr.
• Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Airline Baptist Children’s Ministry presents ‘Down by the Creek Bank,’ June 12-13, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Please contact the church office at 318.746.3495 to purchase tickets.
• Cypress Baptist Church, Natchitoches: Palmer Family of Farmerville in concert, June 13, 6 p.m. A fellowship will follow the concert. Pastor: Billy Shugart.
• Holloway Baptist Church, Deville: VBS, June 14 – 18. For more information call 318.466.3180. Pastor: Jack West.
• First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Infinity Sports Camp, June 15-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The camp will offer basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, cheerleading, flag football and softball for kindergarten through sixth grade. Cost: $135. For more information call the church office at 337.463.9047. Pastor: Lindsey Burns.
• Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Worship Arts Camp, June 15-19. Cost: $35. Register online at www.hbcdenham.org, call 225.665.6278 or at the Welcome Center. The Perrys in concert, June 18, 7 p.m. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Joe Alain.
• The National Campers on Mission Rally will be held at Tom Johnsons Rally Park, Marion, N.C., June 16-18. Campers on Mission is an organization of evangelical Christians who own RV equipment and participate in various mission projects across the United States. The program will include Christian comedians, Gospel singing groups, seminars and inspirational speakers. A registration form may be found at campersonmission.org. For additional information contact Jeb41938@gmail.com.
• Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: Chonda Pierce It’s a Girl Thing, June 19, 7 p.m. Cost: Group of 10 or more, $18, General Admission, $22, Gold Circle, $28 and VIP, $50. For more information call the church office at 318.686.1470. Pastor: Aaron Burgner.