By Staff, Baptist Message
ON THE MOVE
Austin Hand is the new pastor at New Ebenezer Baptist Church, Castor.
Jason Lupo resigned at Mt. Paran Baptist Church, Shongaloo to become pastor at Parkview Baptist Church in Tallulah.
Michael (wife Laurie) Stringer is the new pastor at Life Journey Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Larry Badon is the new pastor of Carroll Baptist Church, Walker.
Sam (wife Lisa) Paris is the new equipping pastor at First Baptist Church, Blanchard.
Joe Jones is the new minister of music at First Baptist Church, Zwolle.
Tim Norris has resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church, Livingston.
David Mercer is the new associate pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, Natchitoches.
Jerry Pate is the new youth minister at First Baptist Church, Ringgold.
Merlin McCon has retired as pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Byron Longino announced his resignation as pastor of Pilgrim Home Baptist Church, Benton.
Russell Zwerner is the new pastor of Victory Baptist Church, Walker.
Steve Ramsey is the new pastor at First Baptist Church Carlyss, Sulphur.
Bill McCullin resigning as pastor Feb. 17 from First Baptist Church, Vidalia.
David Collins is the new pastor at Blood River Baptist Church, Albany.
REVIVAL
Bayou Vista Baptist Church, Morgan City: Revival, Feb. 21-24, Feb. 21 6 p.m. Feb. 22-24, 6:30 p.m. There will be a mid-day service/meal, Monday-Wednesday at noon. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Music: Matthew Powell. Pastor: Steven Kelly.
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Revival, Feb. 21, 8:45 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Evangelist: William Blackburn of Fort Smith, Ark. Pastor: Chris Craig.
The New Beginnings Baptist Church, Walker: Revival, Feb. 21-24. On Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Feb. 22-24, 7 p.m. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Charles Ray Smith.
LAGNIAPPE
First Baptist Church Albany is looking for a parttime youth minister. Please send a résumé to personnel committee at munson.dan@gmail.com
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Couples Retreat, Feb. 12-13 at Nottoway Plantation. Cost: $169 [includes free breakfast on Feb. 13. Travel and dinner will be on your own. Dinner reservations can be made through Nottoway at www.nottoway.com. The retreat is being led by Sean and Pam Keith. Space is limited. Sign up in church office at 318.442.0754 or email Debbie@pbcministry.com. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: Sandi Patti – Forever Grateful, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.premierproductions.com or by contacting 318.686.1470 during business hours // promo code: “premier” and ticket costs vary. Pastor: Aaron Burgner.
First Baptist Church, Haynesville: Brad Mount in concert, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. Pastor: Shelby Cowling.
Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax: The Mackey Willis Family in concert, Feb. 14, A.M. and P.M. services. Pastor: Carl Gulde.
Experiencing God Tour 2016 with Tom Blackaby: Natalbany Baptist Church, Natalbany, Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m. – noon; Louisiana Baptist Building, Alexandria, Feb. 16, 6- 8:30 p.m.; Northwest Louisiana Association Office, Shreveport, Feb. 17, 1-3:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Registration deadline is Feb. 11 at noon. For more information, contact Jeff Ingram by phone at 318.448.3402 or 800.622.6549 or by email at Jeff.Ingram@LouisianaBaptists.org.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: 27th Annual Wild Game Feast, Feb. 19, 6 p.m. Special Guest: Hank Parker, B.A.S.S. pro angler. Pastor: Jack Bell.
Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Brian Free & Assurance in concert, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Cost: A love offering will be taken. For more information call 318.443.5555 or 318.613.6505. Music Minister: Mike Boone. Pastor: David Newton.
Horeb Baptist Church, Gretna: Crescent City Conference, Feb. 19-20. This instructional event is designed to encourage church planting among Muslims in New Orleans and North America. Speaker: Abdu Murray, author and apologist with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries; Aslam Masih, North American Mission Board; Mike Edens and Page Brooks from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Cost: $10 per person paid at the door. Free to NOBTS students. Pastor: David Rodriguez.
Jamestown Baptist Church, Jamestown: 16th Annual Wild Game Supper, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. Bring your favorite wild game dish, desert or salad and join us for good food, Christian fellowship. There will be a drawing for door prizes. Speaker: Jason Rowland, principal of Airline High School, Bossier. A love offering will be taken. The church is located at 5852 Hwy 154, Jamestown, LA. Pastor: Everett Geis, Jr.
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Wild Game/Fish Night, Feb. 24, 5 p.m. Pastor: Chris Craig.
Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop: Wild Game Supper, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Bring your favorite wild game dishes. Pastor: Casey Johnson.
Pine First Baptist, Franklinton: 15th Annual Women’s Conference: Called by Grace, Feb. 26-27. Speaker: Rochelle Fraizer (www.rochellefrazier.com). Worship Leader: Lara Landon (www.laralandon.org). For more information call Sandy Duplantis (Women’s Ministry Leader) at 985.205.0115 or Patsy Ritchie at 985.848.5558.
Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Slidell: Mind on Missions Ladies’ Luncheon, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Speaker: Cindy Collins, Crisis Pregnancy Help Center. Cost: $10. Pastor: Bob Heustess.
Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ruby: Sportsman’s Banquet, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Pastor: Ken Gilmore.
