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ON THE MOVE
Trey Robertson will be ordained to the ministry on October 16 at 6 p.m. at Downsville First Baptist Church.
Craig, wife Ovina, Forque is the new pastor of New River Baptist Church, St. Amant.
Morgan McCallister resigned as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Duane Moreno resigned from Magnolia Baptist Church, Saline due to health reasons.
Lacie Strange is the new children’s ministry assistant at First Baptist Church, Haughton.
Taryn Kocurek is the new weekday preschool director at First Baptist Church, Haughton.
HOMECOMING
Goodwill Baptist Church, Oak Grove: Homecoming celebration, October 16, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Lucas House.
New Ebenezer Baptist Church, Castor: Homecoming, October 23. 10 a.m. Speaker: Luke Hockenjos, evangelist. Special Music: Stephen Dickerson. Pastor: Austin Hand.
REVIVAL
Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ridgecrest: Fall Tent Meeting, October 13-14, Thursday, 5 p.m. Youth only, 7-12th grades; Thursday, 5 p.m., Tent Meeting in the park, Friday, 6 p.m., Tent Meeting in the park. Evangelist: Heath Williams, heathwolliamsministry.com. For further information call 318.955.9057 or 318.613.1312. Pastor: Brenton Smith.
First Baptist Church Starks: Revival, October 16-19. Evangelist: Mackey Willis. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Ron Butler.
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Harvest Day, October 23, 10:30 a.m. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Wilton Wall.
Heflin Baptist Church, Heflin: Revival, October 23-26, Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos. Pastor: Ronnie Osborne.
LAGNIAPPE
Alton Achorn is available for supply. Call 318.715.8874.
Bethany Camp and Conference Center, Bethany: Branson at Bethany, November 29, Showtimes 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost: $17 and tickets are on sale now (No credit cards). A meal will follow each show. Checks must accompany ticket sales. Make checks payable to NLBA/B@B, 5875 W. 70th St., Shreveport, La. 71129S or call 318.686.5736. Featuring Williamson Branch from Nashville, Matt Adams, Master illusionist, Harold Ashcraft, Shreveport’s own Southern Gospel Tenor.
Association Kingston Road Property, Shreveport: First Responder Chaplain/Ministry Training Level 2, October 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $99 per person plus Eventbrite service and processing fee. This class is open to everyone who has a heart to serve and minister to First Responders. Register online at Eventbrite or www.servingherooes.net. For more information contact, Chaplain Barry Young, barrymichaelyoung@yahoo.com or call 816.808.0789.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: I Still Believe Tour with Jeremy Camp and special guest Katy Nichole, October 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at FBCLAF.org/tickets. Pastor: James Pritchard.
First Baptist Church, Covington: CeCe Wi[1]nans – Believe For It Tour, October 13, 7 p.m. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B005CBB0C18ACAF. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
Stevendale Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Greg Sullivan Ministries Presents Southern Gospel at Stevendale with special guest 4Calvary Quartet, October 14, 7 p.m. Pastor: Stephen Young.
Trinity Baptist Church, Pineville: Fall Festival, October 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Craft show, 4 p.m. The festival will feature a car show, carnival games, craft show and a concert. Pastor: Kevin Roberts.
Night of Hope, gospel praise benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, October 15, 2 p.m. at the Rayville Performing Arts Center. Talent includes Old Paths, Lauren Talley, 3 Heath Brothers, Josh and Ashley Franks, The Allen Family, and Comedian Tim Lovelace. Tickets are available by calling 318.417.3929 or email SJNightofHope@ gmail.com.
Refuge Baptist Church, Echo: Harvest Festival, October 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be vendors, testimonies, food games, a pumpkin patch, hayride and live music.
Milldale Baptist Church, Zachary: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert with special guest 4Calvary Quartet, October 16, 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Dennis Terry, Sr.
Cotile Baptist Church, Boyce: The South[1]ern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, October 22, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken and there will be refreshments following the service.
Esler Baptist Church, Pineville: Harvest Festival/LSU Tailgate Party, October 22, 5-8 p.m. There will be lots of food, fellowship, games, and fun. The LSU-Ole Miss football game will be played on the big blowup screen outside. Pastor: Joshua Timothy.
Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ruby: Mark Lanier in concert, October 23, 11 a.m. Pastor: Dwayne Irwin.
First Baptist Church, Tullos: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, October 23, 10:30 a.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Scott Smith.
Humble Baptist Church, Glenmora: Fall Festival, October 23, 5 p.m. Pastor: None
First Baptist Church, Ruston: Fall Fest at the Lambright Center, October 23, 4:30- 6:30 p.m. There will be jambalaya/hot dogs, games and plenty of candy. Wear your favorite costume. Pastor: Chris Craig.
First Baptist Church, Marion: The Allens in concert, October 23, 11 a.m. Pastor: Bubba Hoggatt.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Family Fall Fest – Hallow Him, October 26, 6-8 p.m. Extreme inflatables, door prizes and lots of candy. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
