EDITOR’S NOTE: The Baptist Message provides churches an opportunity to share with other Louisiana Baptists an upcoming revival, homecoming, new pastor, new staff member, a community outreach, or a concert in Louisiana Notables. To place your event in the paper, send your information (who, what, where, when, time) to philip@baptistmessage.com or call 318.449.4345. Please submit your information four weeks prior to the event to insure placement in the Message.
ON THE MOVE
Matt, wife Whitney, Cate, discipleship pastor with Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, is the new Louisiana Baptist Sunday school/discipleship strategist. He began on April 20.
Gene Gibson is the new pastor at Beech Springs Baptist Church, Minden.
Mickey Christy is the pastor at Gardiner Baptist Church, Gardner.
Mike Schultz is the new senior pastor at Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond.
Chuck Foy is the new pastor at Aimwell Baptist Church, Aimwell.
Clayton, wife Gracie, Bryan is the new pastor at Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Britney Allen is new minister to children and families at First Baptist, Ponchatoula.
HOMECOMING
Centerville Baptist Church, St. Landry: 100th Anniversary Celebration, July 26, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship service 10:30 a.m. with dinner on the grounds to follow. Pastor: Jacob Guillory.
REVIVAL
Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop: Spring Revival, April 26-29, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Neal Clark. Worship: Richard Ainsworth. A nursery will be provided for all services. Pastor: Tim Post.
Poland Baptist Church, Alexandria: Spring Revival, April 26-29, Sunday 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist: Lewis Richerson. Worship: Dalton Tam. Pastor:Gary Richerson.
Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church, Mansfield: Spring Revival, May 3-6. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Amador Santos.
Pine Ridge Baptist Church, DeRidder: Spring Revival, May 3-6. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family.
Palestine Baptist Church, Fairview: Harvest Sunday, May 10. Evangelist: Mackey Willis. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family.
Arkadelphia Baptist Church, Grant: Spring revival, May 8-10. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Andrew Johnson.
Aimoch Baptist Church, Aimwell: Spring revival, May 13-17. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: None.
First Baptist Church, Robeline: Spring Revival, May 16-28, Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: Brian Ray.
Coldwater Baptist Church, Natchitoches: Spring Revival, May 17-20. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Timothy Leach.
Little Pass Baptist Church, Charenton: Spring Revival, May 17-20. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Chris Holloway.
Topsy Baptist Church, Gillis: Spring Revival, May 17-20. Evangelist: Wayne Jones and Charlie Carroll. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family: Pastor: Glenn George.
Southside Baptist Church, Mansfield: Annual Bible Conference, May 25-27. Evangelist: Sam Moore, Mike Courtney, Pastor: None.
The New Beginnings, Walker: Revival, May 24-27. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Charles Smith.
Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Revival, May 31- June 3. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Wesley Venable.
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Merryville: Spring Revival. May 31-June 3. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Worship: 11th Hour. Pastor: Mike Streams.
LAGNIAPPE
Roland Fontenot, Sr., a retired pastor of 30 years, is available for pulpit supply and revivals in the New Iberia area. If interested or for more information, call 337,373.0532 or email Born2preach2000@Fox.net.
Cotile Baptist Church, Boyce: Men’s Conference (Iron Sharpens Iron), April 25, 6 p.m. A meal will be at 5 p.m. For more information, call 318.664.5152. Pastor: Robert McLane.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: The Charity Gayle Rejoice Tour! With special guest Ryan Kennedy, April 29, 7 p.m. For tickets please go online to https://tinyurl.com/CharityGayleRejoice. Pastor: Bill Dye.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Ben Fuller with special guest Band Reeves: The Black Sheep Tour, April 30, 7 p.m. Cost: $35 general admission, $75 VIP admission. Pastor: Nelson Santa.
First Baptist Church, Youngsville: Revival Weekend, May 1-3, Friday, 6:30 p.m. speaker Dusty Durbin, Saturday, 6:30 p.m., speaker Ray Swift and Sunday, 10:30 a.m., speaker Beau Guidry with lunch Sunday’s worship service. Pastor: Chris Fuselier.
Harmony Cove Baptist Church, Florien: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, May 2, 5:30 p.m. Pastor: David Martinez.
Goldonna Baptist Church, Goldonna: Rise Up Weekend, May 2, 11:30 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. Open to youth grades 7-12. Powerful worship, Casual dress, meals will be provided. Worship: Jason Lovins Band. Guests are welcome. For more information contact, Shannon Thompson at 318.623.0477. Pastor: Ben Dupree.
Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministries, Zwolle: 21st annual children’s fishing derby, May 2, 9 a.m. until noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the San Miguel Park Pavilion. Bring your pole and baits. For children 3-17, pre-school children must have a parent present while school age children must have an adult per five children. Director: Mary Gore.
Zwolle Baptist Church, Zwolle: Second Annual Bass Tournament, May 2 at safe light. For information contact the church at 318.645.4492. Pastor: Marty Williams.
First Baptist Church, Lecompte: Ben Waites in concert, May 3 at 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Willow Point Baptist Church, Shreveport: Kyle Williams, World Recovery, LLC pulpit supply, May 3, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Kenneth Joyner.
North Shreve Baptist Church, Shreveport: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, May 3, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Cecil Marr.
Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, May 3, 11 a.m. Pastor: Travis Cronan.
Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Homer: Annual Memorial Day Celebration, May 9, 11 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker: Thomas McRae. Please join us in worship, celebration and fellowship. Bring your favorite covered dish or dessert. Meats and beverages will be provided. Pastor: Chris Stephens.
Longstreet Baptist Church, Longstreet: Kyle Williams, World Recovery, LLC pulpit supply, May 10, 11 a.m. Pastor: Pascall Stowell.
District Eight Missions, Natchitoches: Annual 38th Adult Day, May 14, 10 a.m.-noon with lunch to follow at Clara Springs Camp. Blake Brothers will be in concert. Please RSVP to 318.352.4090 or email office@districteightmissions.com. DOM: Jack Bell.
Longstreet Baptist Church, Longstreet: Kyle Williams, World Recovery, LLC pulpit supply, May 17, 11 a.m. Pastor: Pascall Stowell.
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Independence: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, May 17, 11 a.m. Pastor: Chris Hoyt.
First Baptist Church, Lone Pine, St. Landry: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, May 22, 6 p.m. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Brandon Hood.
Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Pitkin: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, May 23, 6 p.m. Pastor: Chad Estes.
Longleaf Baptist Church, Longleaf: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, May 23, 5 p.m. A love offering will be received Pastor: Brian Jordan.
Cloverdale Baptist Church, Alexandria” The Southern Plainsmen in concert, May 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dennis Snoddy.
Elizabeth Baptist Church, Elizabeth: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, June 5, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jason Hazelton.
Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, June 6, 6 p.m. Pastor: Mike Evans.
First Baptist Church, Central: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, June 6. 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Daryl Purpera.
Parkview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Tribute Quartet’s FOREVER Tour, June 13, 6 p.m. Multi-Dove Award nominated, Tribute, shares an evening of inspiration and songs from their latest recordings. Pastor: David Shaw.
IN MEMORIAM
FARMERVILLE, La. – James H. Miller, a pastor of Louisiana Baptist churches for more than 70 years, died March 25. He was 89. Raised in Florien, Miller was licensed to the Gospel ministry on July 1, 1953 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Florien. He served at several Louisiana Baptist churches, including as pastor with First Baptist Church, Spearsville, on two different occasions for 25 years. He also served as pastor with Harmony Baptist Church, Glenmora, and Simpson Baptist Church, according to the Annual Church Profile. In addition to being on staff of churches, Miller served Louisiana Baptists as moderator of Louisiana, Mt. Olive and Vernon Baptist associations, and Executive Board member. He was a graduate of Florien High School and later attended Louisiana College. According to his obituary, Miller was preceded by his wife of 50 years, Shirley, his second wife, Mary, his parents, Clayton and Velma Miller; and his brother, Bill Miller. He is survived by his son, Alan (Sandy); his daughter, Jan Rachal (Joe); his grandchildren, Joshua Deere (Brittany), Katie Dupuy (Daniel), Kelsie Scharr (Jacob), James David Miller (Fiance-Kaitlyn), Aaron Rachal (Jordan), Avery Glass (Bryce); ten great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Linda Miller; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Self Miller and his second wife, Mary Bowen Miller; his parents, Clayton and Velma Miller; and his brother, Bill Miller. Memorials can be made to FBC Spearsville, PO Box 85, Spearsville, LA 71277. Friends and family held a service to celebrate his life on March 27 at FBC Spearsville.
