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Deadline - Register to vote in person, by mail, or at OMV Office: May 27.

Deadline - Register to vote via GeauxVote: June 6.

Early voting - June 12-20, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (excluding June 14, and June 19)

Deadline - Request absentee ballot: June 23, 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters).

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Louisiana Notables

June 22, 2026

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

Sophie, husband Caleb, Turner is the new assistant BCM Director at LSUA.

Meagan Shedman Adkins is the new BCM Director For the uptown schools in New Orleans, which includes Tulane, Loyola, and Xavier.

Whit (wife Lauren) Mcgee is the new youth minister at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.

Michael, wife Carlota, resigned from Kingston Baptist Church, Kingston to become pastor at Belle Park Baptist Church, Haughton.

Marvin Cooper resigned from Beth­any Baptist Church, Bethany to become pastor at Longstreet Baptist Church, Longstreet.

Doug Merrick is the interim pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church, Plain Dealing.

Darrell Robertson has retired as music minister at Trinity Heights Baptist Church, Shreveport.

On page 15 of the May 28th Loui­siana Baptist Message, it states Kevin Woodson was the new worship pastor at .Judson Baptist Church, Walker. He is NOT! Judson has not hired a new worship pastor. The Message apologizes for the confusion.

HOMECOMING

Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: 127th Homecoming, June 28, Antioch will celebrate its 127th Homecoming as a church and the 250th anniversary of our great nation’s independence. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.

Thompson Road Baptist Church, Slidell: 19th Anniversary, July 5, 11 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the worship service at noon. The church will provide the meat. Please sign up for sides and desserts. Pastor: Randy Boyett.

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.

Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles: 100th Anniversary Celebration, August 2026.Pastor: David Rose.

Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie: 125th Homecoming, September 20, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow worship services. Pastor: Adam Thornton.

REVIVAL

Richey Baptist Church, Deville: Revival, June 21-24, Sunday 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m. Evange­list Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Grady Dodge.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Winnfield: Harvest Sunday, July 5. Evangelist Scotty McDowell.

Bogalusa Unity Revival, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 6 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Speaker: Josh Powell. July 5. Monroe Street Baptist Church, Speak­er: Scott Breland. Westside Emmanu­el Baptist Church, Jul19, Speaker Clay Norwood. Lee’s Creek Baptist Church, July 26 (Evangelistic night with James Pritchard, FBC Lafayette.

Madison Baptist Association: Revival and Worship, July 12-15, 7 p.m. Sunday evening fish fry at 5:30 p.m. and each night service starts at 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday, First Baptist Church, Tallulah Tuesday-Wednes­day, Wavery Baptist Church, Delhi. Evangelist: Rubin Weaver. Worship: Tim Post.

Crossroads Baptist Church, Tullos: Revival, July 12-15. Evangelist Scotty McDowell.

Indian Mound Baptist Church, Greenwell Springs: Revival, July 12-15. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Dwayne Rogers.

First Baptist Church, Keithville: Harvest Sunday, July 19. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Mike Stowell.

Palestine Baptist Church, Grant: Revival July 19-22. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Hardy Estes.

First Baptist Church, Princeton: Harvest Sunday. July 26. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Darrell Cooper.

Victory Baptist Church, Hammond: Next Generation Sunday, July 26, 6 p.m. There will be food afterward. Speakers Camdyn Divincent, Logan Watts. Worship Bailey Watts, Kendyk Ortego and Isabel Fitch and Victo­ry Ensemble. An offering will be received to go towards Arise 2027,.astor: Jonathan Watts.

Welcome Home Baptist Church, Columbia: Revival, July 26-29. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Charles Wesley.

First Baptist Church, Marion: Revival, August 2-5. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Bubba Hoggatt.

LAGNIAPPE

DaySpring Baptist Church, Ruston: Seeking a song leader/pianist. Please send your resumes to 3191 S Vienna St., Ruston LA 71270-9605. Call 318.255.2119 for more information. Pastor: Ken Weaver.

Riverview Baptist Church, Alex­andria: Karen Peck and New River in concert, June 27, 7 p.m. Pastor: David Newton.

First Baptist Church, Anacoco: Faith, Family and Freedom Festival, June 27, 11 a.m. Special Guests: Cochran and Co., The Isaacs, Pastor: Chad King.

Blood River Baptist Church, Alba­ny: Independence Day Celebration, June 27, 7 p.m. There will be food, homemade ice cream, water slide, games. Fireworks will takeplace at 9 p.m. Pastor: Scott Cooksey.

First Baptist Church, Converse: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, June 28, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Brian Rankin.

Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer: Fourth of July Celebration, June 28, directly following morning worship. There will be food and fellowship in honor of America’s 250th anniversa­ry. Pastor: None

Calvary Baptist Church, Springhill: Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, June 28, 10:45 a.m. morning patri­otic service, 5 p.m. Evening Service will begin at 5 p.m. with a fish fry, homemade ice cream, waterslide and games. Pastor: John David Franklin.

First Baptist Church, Covington: Celebrate Freedom, July 1, 7-9 p.m. FBC Covington is celebrating 250 years of America with worship, prayer, fireworks, and ice cream! For more information, visit fbccov.org/events. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.

Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe: America Bless God Ral­ly. 250th Birthday Celebration, July 2, 6-8 p.m. Join them for a time of prayer, praise, purpose and passion. Pastor: Jim Wolfe.

Goldonna Baptist Church. Gol­donna: Fourth of July Celebration, July 3. There will be fireworks and ice cream. Pastor: Ben Dupree.

Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Fireworks at the Family Place, July 3, 6-9 p.m. Come cele­brate the Fourth a day early with free fireworks, food, and fun for the whole family. No tickets, no cost – just bring your people. Pastor: David Rose.

South Winnfield Baptist Church, Winnfield: Fourth of July Celebration, July 4, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. There will be food, games, Bouncey Obstacle, Snowcone truck, and supper will follow at 5 p.m. followed by bingo.

Cedarcrest Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, July 5, 10:30 p.m. Pastor: Bruce Worrell.

Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: VBS – Let’s illuminate Jesus, July 6-9, 8:30 a.m. – noon. Family Night, July 10, 6:30 p.m. Contact Michael Evans at 318.308.3596. Pastor: Michael Evans.

Jerusalem Baptist Church, Ham­mond: Youth Garage Sale, July 9 – 11, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sale will close at 2 p.m. on the 11th. Pastor: J.P. Handy

Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Joseph Haberdank, July 11, 6 p.m. Pastor: Wilton Wall.

Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove: Jason Runnels in concert, July 12, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jon Cox.

Wilda Baptist Church, Boyce: Jason Runnels in concert, July 12, 6 p.m. Pastor: Joey Rudisill.

Laurel Hill Baptist Church, Lees­ville: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert. July 18, 5 p.m. Pastor: Dustin Wilson.

Calvary Baptist Church, Sprin­ghill: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, July 19, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: John Franklin.

Liberty Baptist Church, Marion: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, July 26, 10 a.m. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Jay McCallum.

Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: An evening with Legacy Five, August 1, 6 p.m. Pastor: David Newton.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pollock: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, August 2, 11 a.m. Pastor: Jack Powell.

French Corner Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Fifth Sunday Revival, August 2, 11 a.m. Worship: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet. Pastor: Eric Hattaway.

Hargis Baptist Church, Montgom­ery: The Hootens in concert. August 8, 6 p.m. Pastor: Doug James.

Crews New Salem Baptist Church, Montgomery: The Hootens in concert, August 9, 1 p.m. Pastor: Alton Cooper.

 

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