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Louisiana Christian Homecoming Week festivities set for Oct. 14-20

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - LCU’s annual jam-packed Homecoming and Spirit Week begins Oct. 14, culminating in the football game against Texas College at 2 p.m., Oct. 19. Events scheduled for Homecoming Week include: Homecoming Honey, Monday, 7 p.m. in the Game Room Red River Wind Symphony Concert, Thursday, 7 p.m. at Guinn Auditorium “Celebrating the ‘70s Alumni Meet, Greet and Eat, Friday, 10:30 a.m. (Bring memorabilia) Art Show Opening Reception, Friday, 5-6 p.m. in Weathersby Fine Arts Building Gallery Homecoming Hoe-Down, Friday, 7 p.m. at Lynn Alumni Center Pep Rally/Bonfire, Friday, 8 p.m. at Lynn Alumni Center Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Brunch, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade, Saturday, noon in the LCU Circle Wildcat Tailgate, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. in Cottingham lot Alumni Reunion Reception, Saturday, noon in Granberry Conference Center Fall Choral Experience, Saturday, 6 p.m. in Guinn Auditorium Alumni Worship Service, Sunday, 8 a.m. in Granberry Conference Center The 2024 Homecoming Court will be presented during the annual Homecoming Chapel service, Oct. 15: Senior Court Kate Campbell, exercise science major from Baton … [Read more...]

Carey Association laundry team saw God at work

By Baptist Message staff ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (LBM) – The Carey Baptist Association laundry team recently wrapped up a short but fruitful trip to deliver a laundry trailer for use by members of First Baptist Church, Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Team members Reggy Saxton and Tom Waites arrived on Oct. 5 to deliver a trailer equipped with five washers, five dryers and two generators and returned to Lake Charles the following evening. While in Roan Mountain, the team saw the church spreading Jesus’ love through distribution of meals, water, clothes and toys. Additionally, a medical team was on hand to offer care to residents, many whose homes were inundated by the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene. “We witnessed the church of FBC Roan Mountain at its best, taking charge and sharing God’s love to the community,” Saxton told the Baptist Message. “The church members were managing the crisis like seasoned pros.” To give to DR operations, visit https://louisianabaptists.org/about/teams/missions-ministry/disaster-relief/donate/ … [Read more...]