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Louisiana Notables

April 22, 2022

EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you have a Revival, Homecoming, a new pastor, a community outreach or a concert? The Baptist Message would love to share your church news with the rest of the state. It is very easy to do, just send in your information (who, what, where and when) to philip@baptistmessage.com or call 318.449.4345. To get your event in the paper, please submit your information three weeks prior to the event.

ON THE MOVE

Tiffany Falanga was recognized for 15 years as the youth and children’s minister at Airline Baptist Church, Metairie and not at Airline Baptist in Bossier City as reported in the March 31 edition of the Baptist Message.

Brady, wife Emily, Kirby is the new pastor of Eastwood Baptist Church, Haughton from Virginia.

Jarred Pellegrin is the new youth/ education minister at Ellerbe Road Baptist Church from Broadmoor Baptist Church.

Tim, wife Stephine, Turnage is the new associate pastor at Lakeside Baptist Church.

Ron Vollmar is the new pastor at Bonita Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.

Joseph Kelley has resigned as pas[1]tor of Bethel Baptist Church, Franklinton.

Joe, wife Amy, Luna is the new BCM director at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Andrew, wife Taylor, Barber is the new student pastor at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville.

HOMECOMING

Longview Baptist Church, Deville: 98th annual Homecoming, May 1, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Brian Crain. Dinner on the grounds will follow the worship service. Pastor: Robby Poole.

Beech Springs Baptist Church, Min[1]den: 150th Anniversary, May 22. 11 A.M. Speaker: Steve Horn, Executive Director Louisiana Baptist Convention. Coffee, juice and donuts will be served at 10 a.m. followed by the Worship service at 11. A catered catfish lunch will follow the service. Pastor: Randy Brown.

REVIVAL

Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Speaker, May 1, Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Rubin Weaver. n Pine Ridge Baptist Church, DeRidder: Revival, May 8-11, Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Brandon Gill.

Eola Baptist Church, Bunkie: Harvest Day, May 8, 10:30 a.m. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Bryan Canup.

Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge: Revival, May 15-18. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: Keith Thomas.

Calvary Baptist Church, Many: Special speaker, May 29, 10:30 a.m.. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Clye Clayton.

LAGNIAPPE

First Baptist Church, Pineville: Chonda Pierce in concert, April 28, 7 p.m. To get tickets go to https://www.etix. com/ticket/p/5381346/chonda-pierce-live-in-concert-pineville-first-baptist-church-pinevillela. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.

The Church at Marksville, Marksville: Choose Joy 2022 Annual Mother/ Daughter Banquet, April 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Special Speaker: Octavia, Christian recording artist. There will be prizes, food and a time to sit, relax and enjoy all at no cost. Pastor: Ken Austin.

North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Michael W. Smith in concert – an evening at the piano, April 30, 7 p.m. Cost: $24. Pastor: Bill Dye.

Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville: Louisiana Melody Boys in concert, April 30, 4 p.m. Pastor: Chris Crawford.

Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Ben Waites in concert, May 1, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Terry Mims.

First Baptist Church, Winnsboro: National Day of Prayer Luncheon, May 5, Noon. Speaker: LBC Executive Director Steve Horn. The luncheon will take place in the gym. Pastor: Craig Beeman.

Annual Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministries’ Kids Fishing Derby and Youth Bass Tournament, May 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., San Miguel Park beach area, Ages 3-15. Preschoolers must have a parent or guardian present. School-age children groups must have one adult for each 5 children. Bring a fishing pole or rod & reel and bait. A complimentary lunch will be provided and afterwards an uplifting spiritual message. For more information, call Mary Gore at 318.452.9731 or Danny Warmack at 318.315.0713.

Swartz Baptist Church, Monroe: FOCAS & Finish Singles Conference, May 14, 1-6 p.m. Speaker: Kris Swiatocho, TheSinglesNetwork.org Ministries. There will be worship, fellowship, group discussion, prayer experience, delicious snacks, but, sorry, no childcare. Cost: $15. $25 after April 30th. Register at www.swartzfbc,org/singles. For more information, contact Karlee Guerra (karlee@swartzfbc.org) or call 318.343.0287.

Men of Courage – Man Church, May 19, 6 p.m. at Minden Civic Center, 520 Broadway Street, Minden, La. Speaker: Luke Hockenjos, Give’Em Jesus. There will be live music and door prizes, but you must be present to win. Join us for a manly meal, a manly message and manly music.

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