By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBM) – Organizers and participants of the 2024 Youth Evangelism Celebration praised God for the 501 students who made decisions for Christ, Nov. 24-25, at the Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria. They also were grateful to Him for the 5,325 teens and their adult sponsors who attended YEC (the largest annual gathering of Louisiana Baptists). “This event had so many moving parts, from the exceptional work of our Evangelism and Church Growth team, to every department of Louisiana Baptists, even to each individual church and adults who lead students,” Louisiana Baptist Youth Ministry Strategist Lee Myers told the Baptist Message. “It doesn’t happen without them, including my ministry assistant Julie Mitcham and the others on the planning team. “Hopefully it’s a start of a spiritual movement in our churches,” he continued. “The great thing is, it’s an example of what can happen when we all come together and when we pray for God to move in a mighty way.” SHINE YOUR LIGHT Zane Black, evangelist and tour pastor for Winter Jam 2024, told students God has a purpose for their lives. Basing his message on Ephesians 2, Black encouraged the students trust in … [Read more...]
Early voting set, Nov. 22-28, for Fall General Election, Dec. 7 (four constitutional amendments on statewide ballot)
On Dec. 7 (7 a.m.-8 p.m.) there will be a Fall General Election that includes four Constitutional Amendments. Early voting will be held Nov. 22-30 (8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) (except Nov. 28-29 when polls will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving and Acadian Day). Amendment 1 “Do you support an amendment to allow the supreme court to sanction a judge upon an investigation by the judiciary commission, and provide that the recommended sanction shall be instituted by the judiciary commission or by a majority of the supreme court, and to provide for the appointment of five members of the judiciary commission?” Amendment 2 “Do you support an amendment to require that the legislature wait for at least forty-eight hours prior to concurring in a conference committee report or amendments to a bill appropriating money?” Amendment 3 “Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to extend a regular session in increments of two days up to a maximum of six days if necessary to pass a bill appropriating money?” Amendment 4 “Do you support an amendment to eliminate mandatory tax sales for nonpayment of property taxes and require the legislature to provide for such procedures by law; to limit the amount of penalty and interest … [Read more...]
Appeals Court allows Louisiana to post Ten Commandments
3 hurt after EF-1 tornado touches down in Basile
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