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Louisiana Notables

April 5, 2016

ON THE MOVE

  • Mike, wife Dawn, Holloway is the new pastor at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe.
  • Terry, wife Rhonda, Horowitz is the new pastor at Carson Baptist Church, Zwolle. He recently resigned as pastor of Paradise Baptist Church, Ball.
  • Matt Simmons is the new minister to students at Watson Baptist Church.

HOMECOMING

  • Emmanuel Baptist Church, Shreveport: 75th Anniversary Celebration, April 17, 10:45 a.m. Former members and staff are invited to the service at 10:45 and the luncheon to follow. Please RSVP by calling (318) 686-7548 by April 10. Pastor: Chad Hardbarger.
  • First Baptist Church, Benton: Homecoming Celebration, April 17. A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 9 a.m., worship, 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch. Former members can contact the church at 318.965.2351 for more information. Pastor: Robert Beadle.

REVIVAL

  • Colfax Baptist Church, Colfax: Revival, April 7-10. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Pastor: Gary Howard.
  • Ft. Jesup Baptist Church, Many: Revival, April 10-13; Sunday, 11 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist: Michael Courtney. Pastor: George Treutlein.
  • Richey Baptist Church, Deville: Revival, April 10 – 13; two services Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m. Evangelist: Lloyd Whitman. Music: Damon Kirk. Pastor: Grady Dodge.
  • First Baptist Church, Zwolle: Revival, April 10-13. Baptist Men’s Day will begin the revival and Spencer Lovett will be speaking Monday through Wednesday. Evangelist: Spencer Lovett. Music: Joe Jones. Pastor: Jerry Penfield.
  • First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg: Revival, April 10-13, Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday–Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Philip Caples.
  • First Baptist Church, Dubach: Revival, April 17-20. Music: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Cory Bruce.
  • Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe: Revival, April 17-20, Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, noon-1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Evangelist/Music: Lisemby Family Ministries. Pastor: Mike Holloway.
  • Superior Avenue Baptist Church, Bogalusa: Outreach Sunday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. Church picnic and concert, 5-7 p.m. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Clay Norwood.

CONFERENCES

  • New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Big Creek Baptist Association will be hosting a Prophesy Conference, April 17-21. Evangelist: Al Gist. The schedule includes: April 17, The Rapture, 5 p.m.; April 18, God’s Plan for Jewish People, 6:30 p.m.; April 19, Time of the Gentiles, 6:30 p.m.; April 20, Tribulation and the antichrist, 6:30 p.m., and April 21, Millennial Kingdom, 6:30 p.m. A study booklet that goes along with the messages will be available for $6. We will need an estimate of attendees from each church that are interested in the booklet so enough will be available. For more information, please call Carl Gulde at 318.627.3131. Pastor: Trey Lewis.

LAGNIAPPE

  • Clara Springs Baptist Camp, Pelican: Campers on Mission work week, April 10-15. There will be a variety of projects from general cleaning to landscaping to construction/remodeling. All skill levels are welcomed. Having an RV is not necessary, Clara Springs has accommodations. For reservations contact Clara Springs at 318.796.3875 or clarasprings@cp-tel.net. For more information, call COM President Keith Brown at 225.926.9410.
  • Sale Street Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Matt Maher in concert with his 2016 Spring Tour, April 7. Tickets are on sale at www.salestreet.org.
  • Northeast Baptist School, Monroe: Annual Golf Tournament, April 8, Noon, registration/lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun start at Chenault Park, 4-man scramble, Cost: $100. Registration forms available at the school, at Northeast Baptist Association center or online at www.nelba.net. For more information, call the school at 318.325.2077 or log on to www.mynbs.org.
  • First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: Fourth annual Lo La Li Ladies Night Out in the Fellowship Hall, April 8, 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Non Key. Pastor: Jack Bell.
  • Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: Fourth annual Race2Grace 5k, 10k and 1 mile fun run, April 9, 8 a.m. Proceeds from this race will help FPBC Children Ministry send kids to attend Centri Kid Camp this summer. For more information, call 318.396.6306. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
  • Judson Baptist Retreat Center, St. Francisville: Angels on Angels Ladies Retreat, April 15-16, Friday, 6 p.m. registration, supper, 7 p.m. The retreat will end Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Becky Brown. Worship Leader: Paula Payne. Afternoon horse rides will be available and will begin at 2:30 pm and continue at 3:30 and 4:30 if there is enough riders. COST: $80/person for motel; $70/person for cabin (Must bring linens, towels, pillow, blanket, etc.); Horse Ride is an additional $25. To register go to www.judsonretreat.org. For more information, call 225.634.7225.
  • First Baptist Church, Head of Island: The Barber Brothers in concert, April 16, 6 p.m. The church invites everyone to a Gospel singing and a time of fellowship. For more information, please call Terry or Sharon Simoneaux, 225.698.6654. Pastor: Rocky Brown.
  • Friendship Baptist Church, Dubach: Mark Lanier in concert, April 17, 11 a.m.
  • New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood: 4-Wheels-4 Him Car Show, April 20, Pastor: Clark Stewart.
  • First Baptist Church, West Monroe: Priscilla Shirer simulcast, April 23, 7:50 a.m. Cost: free and no reservations necessary. For more information, contact Rhonda Moody, women’s ministry associate at 318.322.5104.
  • Richey Baptist Church, Deville: Classic Car Show, April 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New or classic models will be on display at the church. Entry fee: $20. For more information, contact Grady Dodge at 318.447.9047 or Penny Harmson 318.715.5115 or email pharmson@suddenlink.net. Pastor: Grady Dodge.

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