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ON THE MOVE
Christian, wife Lorraine, Charrier is the new student minister at Parkview, Monroe
John, wife Kristi, McKenzie is the new pastor at Pine Grove, Bastrop,
Patricia Crawford is the new children’s Minister at Summer Grove in Shreveport.
Ronney Joe Webb, Missions, Family Ministry at First Baptist Church, has resigned to become Director of Missions, Jones County, MS.
Tim Purvis is the new Children to Family Pastor at Summer Grove, Shreveport.
HOMECOMING
Pine Hill Baptist Church, Leesville: 132-year homecoming celebration. Guest Speaker: Jason Lupold, The homecoming service on June 1, will begin at 10 AM. There will be a meal after the service in Christian Life Center. Pastor: Keith Dowden.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, DeRidder: 150 Anniversary, June 1, Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. and Worship service will be at 9:30 a.m. Come and experience a spirit-filled worship service, special music and a walk through the church’s rich history. Stay afterwards for food, fellowship and a celebration of God’s faithfulness. Pastor:
Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Revival, Aug. 10-13; Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Speaker: Ray Swift; Sunday, 6 p.m., Speaker: Steve Speer; Monday, 7 p.m., Speaker: Jeff James; Tuesday, 7 p.m., Speaker: Josh Dickson; Wednesday, 7 p.m., Speaker: Brett Faulk. Pastor: Michael Evans.
Morrow Baptist Church: Homecoming, May 25, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow. Speaker: J.D. Fail.
REVIVAL
Bushy Creek Baptist Church, Merry Revival: Revival, June 1-4, Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Mike Streams.
Lake St. John Baptist Church, Ferriday: Spring Revival, June 4-7. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor:
Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Spring Revival, 8-11. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor:
Cypress Baptist Church, Dodson: Spring Revival, June 13-15. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor:
Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: Harvest Sunday, June 15, 2025. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: James Blakenship.
Indian Mound Baptist Church, Greenwell Springs: Revival, June 22-25, 2025. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Dwayne Rogers.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Columbia: Revival, August 17-20. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor:
Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity. Revival, August 21-24, 2025, Evangelist: Sam Moore. John Bradley.
Milldale Baptist Church, Zachary: Bible Conference, August 29-September 1, 2025. Evangelist: Bob Pitman. Pastor: Jeremy Pruitt.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Greenwell Springs: Revival, September 28-October 1 2025. Evangelist Bob Pitman. Pastor: Mardy Guidry.
Wallace Baptist Church, Pelican: Revival, September 7-10, Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: Jeff Jinks.
The Church at Oakgrove, Ringgold. Revival, September 11-14, 2025. Evangelist: Bob Pitman Pastor: James Hester.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Jena: Bible Conference, November 8-9 2025. Evangelist: Bob Pitman. Pastor:
LAGNIAPPE
Grangerville Baptist Church, Grangeville: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert with Jessica Horton, June 22, 10:45 a.m. Pastor:
The Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence: Greg Sullivan Ministries with Jessica Horton June 22, 6 p.m. Pastor:
