By Staff, Baptist Message Will you say YES to Jesus? Several hundred GAs RAs, Children in Action, and other children’s ministry groups will be asked that question when they come together at the annual Mission Jamboree later this month. At the event they will learn how to say yes to doing their best for Jesus. Known as M-JAM, the event will take place March 18 at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans. A second M-JAM is scheduled for May 6 at Tall Timbers Conference Center in Woodworth, allowing for youngsters in first through sixth grade and their leaders to attend M-JAM at the church closest to where they live. The theme for M-Jam is “My Best Yes!,” based on 1 Corinthians 9:22-23. “M-JAM is always a high energy day that points children to Christ and lets each of them know that God has a special plan and purpose for them,” said Jess Archer, children/youth mission education strategist for Louisiana Baptists. “The children will enjoy singing, dancing and worshipping God with others. Students will also meet IMB missionaries who use their gifts to serve God in different parts of the world.” Jeff Slaughter will return a second year in a row to lead worship at M-JAM, on March 18. For the past 30 years, … [Read more...]

By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer HAMMOND – It was 37 years in the making but on April 3-5, the Northshore Baptist Association and Southeastern Louisiana University Baptist Collegiate Ministry are prepared for a harvest of souls. “We believe God will move in a mighty way and we will see students get saved and lives changed,” said Randy Smith, pastor of Crossbrand Cowboy Church in Loranger. “We believe in God’s power to work and that churches will become involved in this outreach to the community. That is God’s commission – to preach the Gospel and make disciples and see people delivered.” Set for the  University Center at SLU, the Fields of Faith revival will feature challenging messages by Walt Barnes, associate pastor of student and discipleship ministries at New Palestine Baptist Church in Picayune, Miss., and praise and worship bands from the community as well as the school’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry. The revival is one of 10 Harvest events planned in 2017, according to Wayne Jenkins, evangelism and church growth director for Louisiana Baptists. Harvest officially launched Louisiana Baptists’ campaign to “pray for every home and share Christ with every person” in Louisiana. Smith’s dream for Fields of … [Read more...]

ON THE MOVE Michelle Beaty resigned as children’s minister at New Chapel Hill, West Monroe. HOMECOMING Old Union Baptist Church, Converse: Homecoming, April 2, 11 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the worship service. Speaker: Murray Hodge, associate pastor at Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport. Special Music: Southern Plainsmen Quartet at 1:15 p.m. Pastor: Alton Middleton. REVIVAL Cotile Baptist Church, Boyce: Revival/Homecoming, March 9-11, 7 p.m. March 9-11, 11 a.m. March 12. Speakers: Dobie Perkins (March 9), Grady Dodge (March 10), Randy Ellis (March 11) and Wayne Dunn (March 12) when Cotile Baptist will celebrate its 35th Homecoming. All are invited to join. Pastor: Johnny Miller. Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Remember, Rejoice & Reload 100 More Bible Conference, March 10-12, Friday and Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 p.m. Speakers: Jerry Chaddick, Sonny Simpson, Casey Johnson, Jeremy Pruitt, and Jeff  Flenniken. Special Music: 11th Hour. Pastor: Rubin Weaver. Bethel Baptist Church, Houma: Revival, March 12-15. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria.  Special Music: Kerry Longoria. Pastor: Jimmy Autin. Coteau Baptist Church, Houma: Revival - Delivering the Word, March 12-15, Sunday 9 a.m. … [Read more...]