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Louisiana Notables

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

  • Arron (wife Ashley) McGuffee is the new senior pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Natchitoches.
  • Paul DeRousse is retiring from Emmanuel Baptist Church, Shreveport. He has served the church as Minister of Music and Senior Adults then Associate Pastor and Senior Adults for the last 20 years.

HOMECOMING

  • Second Baptist Church, Jackson: 60th Homecoming, September 15, 10 a.m. Pastor: Clark Fooshee.
  • New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood: 150th Homecoming Celebration, September 15, 10:30 a.m. A covered dish meal will follow the worship service. Speaker: Gibbie McMillan. Special Music: Jimmy Falker. Pastor: Larry Blades.

REVIVAL

  • Palestine Baptist Church, Columbia: Revival, September 1-4. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Hudey Beaubouef.
  • First Baptist Church, Dubach: Revival, September 1-4. Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Cory Bruce.
  • Oak Grove Baptist Church, Rhinehart: Revival, September 8-11. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist.
  • First Baptist Church, Ruston: Second Half Challenge Adult Revival (Seniors 50+), September 9-11, noon. Speaker: Dennis Trull, pastor at First Baptist Church, McKenzie, Tennessee. A light lunch will be available for $3 and Trull will share from 12:15-12:45 each day. Also, he will lead everyone (all ages) on Wednesday night worship. Pastor: Chris Craig.

LAGNIAPPE

  • Louisiana College, Pineville: In the Name – Tour 2019, August 29, 7 p.m. Twin sisters Kellie and Kristen Fuselier will release their new CD at this concert. Cost: $12 (pre-sale), $15 (at the door). Tickets by Eventbrite.
  • Moreauville Community Church, Moreauville: Building dedication weekend, August 30-September 1. Friday, August 30, 6 p.m. Speaker: Randy Ray, President of Kingdom Builders. Finger foods will follow. Saturday, August 31, 6 p.m., Wild Game Feast. Speaker: Robert Dukes. Bring your favorite ‘wild game’ dish and join us for a time of food and fellowship. On Sunday, September 1, 5 p.m. Speaker: Paul Dailey’s Wild Horse Ministries. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Everyone is invited and is open to the community. Any questions please contact Pastor Brent Nation at 318.451.0473. Pastor: Brent Nation.
  • First Baptist Church, Rayville: This Hope in Concert, September 8, 9 a.m. Pastor: Eddie Wren.
  • Delacroix Hope Baptist Church, St. Bernard: Back-2-School Sunday, September 8 11 a.m. Join us for a special worship service recognizing teachers, parents, and students. There will be gifts, door prizes, and lunch following the service. It’s free but space is limited, please RSVP Debbie Smith at 504.400.4095. Pastor: Paul Hussey.
  • First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, September 9, noon. Speaker: Jeff Powell, Rapides Parish School Board Superintendent. Cost: $10 (lunch catered by Southern Creations) and open to the business community. Please RSVP by 8 a.m. on September 9 to Lori Pruitt at lpruitt@fbcpineville.net. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
  • Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association: 37th Annual Men’s Fish Fry, September 9, 5:30 p.m. at Bethany Camp & Conference Center. Cost: $10. Director of Missions: Lane Moore.
  • Florida Boulevard Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Church Security & Awareness Training September 10, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Speaker: Barry Young from Strategos. To register, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/1-day-intruder-awareness-and-response-for-church-personnel-baton-rouge-la-registration-64423782267. Limited seats are available. Pastor: Chuck Lowman.
  • Calvary Baptist Church, Homer: Summer Gospel Celebration, September 11, 6 p.m. Special Music: Back Forty Band in concert followed by a bonfire and s’mores. Pastor: Steve Beard.
  • SAFE Planning is holding a free public workshop at Broadmoor Branch Library in Shreveport, September 12, 10 a.m. – noon. The workshop will present information on Estate Rescue. SAFE routinely helps families already paying thousands every month for someone in a nursing home to save 65-100 percent of their estate. Reserve seats easily online at //safeplanningseminars.net/event or call 318.869.3133.
  • North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Passion Music in concert, September 13, 7 p.m. Pastor: Bill Dye.
  • Flactor Baptist Church, Leesville: Paul’s Journey in concert, September 13, 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Huey Haymon.
  • Louisiana College, Pineville: Big Daddy Weave – The Alive Tour, September 15, 7 p.m. at Guinn Auditorium. Tickets can be purchase online at transparentproductions.com. Worship: Big Daddy Weave, Jonathan Chu, Becca Bradley, cello, violin.
  • Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, Greenwell Springs: Big Daddy Weave – The Alive Tour, September 16, 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchase online at transparentproductions.com. Worship: Big Daddy Weave, Jonathan Chu, Becca Bradley, cello, violin. Pastor: Brian Robertson.

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