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ON THE MOVE
Alton Achord is available for supply pastorate in the Central LA area. Please call Achord at 318.715.8874.
Zach Anderson is the new pastorat Westside Baptist Church.
Cory, wife Sami, Tucker is the new pastor at First Baptist Church in Coushatta from Bellaire Baptist Church.
Jason Glasscock is the new associate pastor at Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, Independence, La.
Bill Reid, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Ruston retired at the first of October.
Brian Britt, Youth Minister of Calvary Baptist Church, Ruston has resigned to serve as Pastor at a Baptist church in South Fork, Colorado.
Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice voted unanimously call Michael Brookover as Pastor.
Scott O’Rear, pastor of Belle Park, Haughton, to New Chapel Hill, West Monroe.
Randy Johnson retiring from Countryside Baptist Church, Keithville.
Doug Bethel resigning from New Bethel Baptist Church, Plain Dealing.
HOMECOMING
Dry Creek Baptist Camp, Dry Creek: 100th year Jubilee. October 25, 8 a.m. There will be a day full of activities, food and worship.
First Baptist Church, Converse: Celebrating 125 years, November 9. Pastor: Brian Rankin.
Calvary Baptist Church in Bayou Chicot was organized on November 13, 1812. It is the oldest Protestant church west of the Mississippi River and was founded by Pastor Joseph Willis. On November 16, the church will host services and a homecoming starting at 10 30 a.m. to celebrate the 213th anniversary of the founding of the church. All members, family and friends are invited to attend the event and stay afterwards for a church lunch on the church grounds. All former pastors and their families are invited to attend this anniversary celebration. The church address is 1059 Calvary Baptist Church Road, Ville Platte, La. 70586. For more information, please contact Lambright at 337.-305.3474. Pastor: Wade Lambright.
Cherry Grove Baptist Church, Mittie: 107th Homecoming, November 23, 10 a.m. worship service and includes the dedication of the church’s new sanctuary. Pastor: Josh Eubanks.
REVIVAL
Fellowship Baptist Church, Jena: Revival & Bible Conference, November 5-9, 2025. Evangelist: Bob Pitman. Pastor: Shad Tibbs.
Rescue Fellowship, West Monroe: Fall revival, November 9-12, 2025. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Russell Caldwell.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Revival, November 2-4, 10:30 p.m. Speaker: David Uth, pastor of Sunday 10:30 a.m. and November 4, 12 a.m. Pastor: Stewart Holloway
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Harvest Day, December 7, 2025. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
LAGNIAPPE
Community Baptist Church, West Monroe: Fall festival, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. The day will include games, candy, food and prizes. Pastor: Jared Peters.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Fireside fall fellowship, Oct. 29, 5:30-8 p.m. We will have a costume contest for each age group, food, worship, a bonfire, games and much more. Pastor: Terry Young.
Mangham Baptist Church: Fall festival, Oct. 29, 6-7 p.m. Join us for food, games and a hayride. Bring a donation for Operation Christmas Child for entry for a door prize. Pastor: Rick Aultman.
First Baptist Church, Coushatta: Trunk or treat, Oct. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. We will have trunks, popcorn and bounce houses. Pastor: Cory Tucker.
First Baptist Church, Folsom: Bayou Fest, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. This celebration of Louisiana will feature candy, fellowship and food. Pastor: Will Robbins.
Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi: Trunk or treat, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. Fellowship, food, fun and drinks are among activities planned for the night. Pastor: Jessie Nielsen.
New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe: Fall festival, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. Come for a cake walk, Coke toss, concessions and more. Pastor: Scott O’Rear.
Kingsville Baptist Church, Ball: Fall festival, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. Come and enjoy popcorn, candy, games, jumpers and Ol Mel’s Farm animals. Pastor: Bart Walker.
Bellaire Baptist Church, Bossier City: Fall festival, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. Bring the whole family for an evening filled with candy, games, inflatables, and community fun. Pastor: Randy Harper.
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe: Fall festival and trunk or treat, Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pastor: Gregory Clark.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: NextGen Fall Extravaganza, Oct. 29. Join us for a night of fall fun for the whole NextGen family. Kids ministry will enjoy a pumpkin launch, crafts, snacks and game starting from 6-7 p.m. Student ministry kicks off with food and hangout games from 5:30-7 p.m. and then from 7-8 p.m. students who stay can join in the pumpkin launching action. It’s going to be a night full of laughter, friends and fall fun — you won’t want to miss it. Preschool will be open at 5:45 p.m. Pastor: James Pritchard.
First Baptist Church, Bunkie: Trunk or treat, Oct. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy the evening which includes giveaways of two bicycles. Drawings will be at 6:30 p.m. and the winners must register and be present to win. Pastor: Phillip Boone.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Horseshoe Drive: Trunk or treat, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. Come for free candy, door prizes, food and inflatables. Pastor: Stuart Sasser.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Fall Festival, October 31, 6-8 p.m. There will be a hayride, food, trunk-r-treat, games and music. Pastor: J.P. Cox.
Little Pass Baptist Church, Charenton: Trunk or treat, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. Pastor: Chris Holloway.
Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe: Fall festival, Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Come join us for games, a cake walk and fun. Pastor: Jim Wolfe.
First Baptist Church, Pine Prairie: Trunk or treat, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Pastor: R. Lee Walton.
Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax: Fall harvest festival, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Come for inflatables, games, prizes, cotton candy, popcorn, gumbo and family fun. Pastor: Kenneth Bratton.
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Albany: Trunk or treat, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Join us for fun, games and candy. Pastor: Joshua Peeler.
First Baptist Church, Livington: Fall festival, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening of games, candy, food, fellowship and fall fun.
First Baptist Church, Benton: Fall festival, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Join us for games, food, a hayride, music, candy and prizes. Pastor: Mike Schultz.
Trinity Baptist Church, Hammond: Family fall festival, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with fun: inflatables, hayrides, games, food, a dunk tank, petting zoo, face painting and trunk or treat. Pastor: Avery Dixon.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant: Fall festival, Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m. Pastor: Kenneth Swanner.
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hammond: Annual holiday fair, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The day will feature crafts, arts, merchandise and a used book sale. Pastor: J.P. Handy.
Lone Pine Baptist Church, Winnsboro: Harvest Day, Nov. 2, 10:45 a.m.-noon.
Alpine First Baptist Church, Tioga: Gumbo cook off, games, cake walk and prizes. Nov. 2, 3-5 p.m. Pastor: John Willie.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Halluljah on the Hill: Join us for a spiritual night of refreshment. Featuring live music and speakers, November 4, 6-8. Adley Landry Water Reservoir Thibdaux, next to Walter Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium. Pastor: JP Cox
ABC Pregnancy Resource Center, Lake Charles: Life Matters Benefit, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m. This pep rally for life will include an on-stage interview with one of the ABC moms impacted by the ministry, a meal and entertainment by Flight of the Keys Dueling Pianos. For more information, visit https://www.abcsupporters.com/life-matters.
First Baptist Church, Zachary: Fully restored car, truck and motorcycle show, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us for this year’s annual Car Show. Enjoy a free lunch and bring a lawn chair. The open show will feature new, classic and antique cars. There is no entry free. Register now to show your vehicle at fbcz.org/rsvp. Pastor: Eddie Wren.
Lake Church, Prairieville: Fall festival, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join us for crafts, games and much more. Pastor: Jarrett Wells.
First Baptist Church, Oak Grove: “Birthday for a king,” Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m. Kids can enjoy this Christ-centered celebration that includes face painting, a nativity craft, birthday card station and cupcake decorating station while their parents visit the Christmas open house. Pastor: Tony Campanale.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Resist The Drift Marriage Conference, Nov. 14-15. Presented by Focus on the Family, the two-day marriage conference will offer couples Bible-based concepts and tools to reconnect and strengthen their marriages with main speakers Matt and Angel Risby. The conference is 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 15. For more information, visit fbcpinville.net. Stewart Holloway, pastor.
French Corner Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Greg Sulivan in concert, November 30, 11 a.m. Pastor: Eric Hattaway.
