By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Due to the inclement weather, the Louisiana Christian University campus will remain closed on Jan. 17. Faculty and students will continue to follow the continuity of 0perations plan guidelines and continue classes online through Canvas assignments. The drop/add date for classes will be adjusted and extended after the campus reopens. Food service will provide brunch and dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday. … [Read more...]

By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer POLLOCK, La. (LBM) – Eleven months after a fire destroyed most of the facilities of the New Friendship Baptist Church, the congrega­tion is amid a rebirth. While the church was devastated due to the loss of buildings, they have enjoyed the good­ness of God through donations, phone calls and in-person visits. Ad­ditionally, five new con­verts were baptized in a lakeside service in June. “I have never seen this many people join togeth­er to help a church out,” Pastor Lloyd Whitman told the Baptist Message. “Churches from differ­ent denominations have sent us money, called to ask what they can do and donated items, like chairs. It’s been a blessing to me as pastor to see the unity, not only with our people, but with people from all denominations. It’s been wonderful to see an outpouring of love from all areas and not just Baptists.” “The people of the church have experienced a true awakening of unity, not only from us but from the community and other communities,” he continued. “They feel blessed that people all over are giving and sharing with us. It brings tears to our eyes. Our people have been so en­couraged and are excited about even greater things to come.” The … [Read more...]