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ON THE MOVE
Shane, wife Victoria, Russell is the new Outreach Minister at Wilda Baptist Church, Boyce.
Mike, wife Phyllis, Freeman is the new minister of music at First Baptist Church, Marion.
Michael Collins is the new pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Collin, wife Leslie, Carpenter has been called by Calvary Baptist Church, Ruston as the new youth pastor.
Jeremy Babb is the new associate pastor at Highland Baptist Church, New Iberia.
Clayton, wife Gracie, Bryan is the new pastor at Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Billy, wife Linda, Edwards is the new pastor at Marksville Baptist Church, Marksville.
Aaron Coffey is the new pastor at New Sarepta Baptist Church, Sarepta.
Evan Griffin to be ordained into the ministry March 27, 6 p.m. as pastor of Oakview Baptist Church, Livingston.
CRUSADE
West Cenla Go Tell Crusade, Leesville, April 12-15, 7-9 p.m. nightly at the Leesville Football Stadium. Evangelist: Rick Gage.
REVIVAL
Rodessa Baptist Church, Rodessa: Revival, March 22-25, Rodessa Baptist Church is a replant effort by Rodessa and Gray Baptist Church. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: David Hicks.
Vatican Baptist Church, Cankton: Revival: We Cry Out, March 27-29, Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. Speaker: Brandon Guidry, Pastor at Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church. Worship: FBC Crowley’s Praise and Worship team, Saturday evening speaker Luke Arsement, First, Milton. Worship: Conner Pounders. Sunday morning, 10 a.m., Speaker: Chad Thibodeaux. Worship: Vatican praise and worship team. Pastor: Chad Thibodeaux.
Kaplan Baptist Church, Kaplan: 2026 Revival, March 27-29, 6 p.m. Speaker: Roland Fontenot. Worship: Southern Lights. Pastor: Timmy Farris.
Clarks Baptist Church, Clarks: Spring revival, March 29-April 1. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell.
Gray Baptist Church, Jefferson, Texas: Spring Revival, March 29-April 2, Sunday, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Nick Holden. Worship: Marcus Linton. Pastor: Roy Davis.
Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Fort Necessity: Spring Revival, March 29 – April 1. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: John Bradley.
Lake St. John Baptist Church, Ferriday: Spring revival, April 2-5. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Mark Richardson.
New Zion Baptist Church, Covington: Harvest Sunday, April 12, Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: Clark Stewart.
Reeves Baptist Church, Reeves: Revival, April 12-15; Sunday 11 a.m. , Sunday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelists: Mackie and Gayle Willis. Pastor: Charlie Carroll.
Point of Life Baptist Church, Plaucheville: Spring revival, April 19-22. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Norris Landry.
First Baptist Church, Olla: Spring Revival, April 19-22. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Dennis Baker.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Trout: Revival, April 19- 22, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Message: David Allen. Worship: Harigil Family, Sunday-Tuesday, Wednesday, Pritchard Baptist. Pastor: Shad Tibbs.
Summerville Baptist Church, Jena: Spring Revival, April 19-22, Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Monday -Wednesday. 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: David Hanna. Pastor: None.
Alabama Baptist Church, Arcadia: Spring revival, April 26-29. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Tony Walton.
LAGNIAPPE
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Children’s Easter activities, April 4, 10 a.m.-noon. Join us for fun, food and fellowship as we celebrate the reason for Easter. Pastor: Trey Lewis.
Hopewell Community Baptist Church, DeRidder: Sunrise service, April 5, 7 a.m. Come join us for Easter Sunrise service at the Spillway. Donuts and coffee served after the service. Pastor: Greg Gill.
Koran Baptist Church, Haughton: Interactive Easter Story, March 29, 9:40 a.m. Children will learn about the events that occurred before and after Jesus went to the cross through scripture, hands-on activities and crafts at each station. Families are encouraged to join! Pastor: Michael Reichard.
Community Baptist Church, West Monroe: Good Friday service, April 3, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jared Peters.
Salem Baptist Church, Stonewell: Family Easter egg hunt, April 4, 11 a.m. Pastor: Mike Hawkins.
First Baptist Church, Rayville: Palm Sunday worship, March 29, 9 a.m.; Good Friday service, April 3, 6 p.m.; and community Easter egg hunt, April 4, 10 a.m. Pastor: Justin Clark.
Red Oak Baptist Church, Livingston: Easter egg hunt and dinner on the ground, March 29, following 11 a.m. service. Pastor: Wesley Bennett.
Hebron Baptist Church, Bush: Redemption story, lunch and Easter egg hunt, March 29, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rickie Wilson.
Maplewood First Baptist Church, Sulphur: Easter family fun day, March 29, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Petting zoo, crafts, games, inflatables, food to purchase and at 5:15 p.m. an egg hunt. Pastor: Jeremy Blocker.
First Baptist Church, Plaquemine: Easter passion play, March 25, 27 and 28. The play will depict the life, death, burial and resurrection of our Jesus Christ through a nine-scene walk-through performance. The play is free but capacity is limited. Sign-up for a day and time at FBCPlaquemine.org. Pastor: Keith Horton.
Grace Fellowship Baptist Church, Tickfaw, La: Grace Fellowship is seeking a part-time, Christ centered, energetic youth minister. Someone to guide middle school and high school students during Wednesday night, Sunday morning, and Sunday night classes, Bible studies, and multiple youth events/ conferences. Applicants must have a strong walk with Christ, a clear call to youth ministry and good leadership skills. Please send your resumes to amanda.foy@ tangischools.org.
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Oakdale is seeking used hymn books and study Bibles. For More information call Eric, 318.306.3214 or 318.335.8919. Pastor: Tony Robinson.
First Baptist Church, Coushatta: Easter Egg hunt and games for the kids, March 28, 10 a.m. Pastor: Cory Tucker.
Gray Baptist Church, Jefferson, Texas: Focus on our Families, March 28, 10 a.m. Speaker: Nick Holden (men and boys), Stephanie Holden (ladies and girls). Lunch will be served so please text your RSVP to 318.272.6002 Pastor: Roy Davis.
Calvary Baptist Church, Merryville: Easter Week, April 2-5, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. The Lord’s Supper experience, Friday, 5:30 p.m. children’s party and egg hunt, 6:30 p.m., movie night, Sunday, 7 a.m., sunrise service. Pastor: Jim Miers.
Jerusalem Baptist Church Road, Hammond: Community Easter Egg Hunt, April 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is free and will include Easter egg hunts for ages 0-12yrs, various games, kiddie train, bouncy house, music, hot dogs, popcorn, etc. Bring your tent, chairs and blankets and come enjoy a fun family event. Pastor: J.P. Handy.
First Baptist Church, Bossier City: Egg Stravangaza at Freedom Fields, April 4, 10 a.m. – noon. There will be 40,000 eggs, inflatables, live animals , food and it is all free. Pastor: Brad Jurkovich.
First Baptist Church Leesville: Easter week, April 4-5, Saturday 10 a.m. Easter Egg Festival with plenty of fun activities; Sunday, 9:30 a.m., a community breakfast followed by Easter worship service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Darin Worthington.
Oakview Baptist Church, Livingston: Resurrection Week Spring Revival, April 5-8, Sunday (Resurrection Day), 10:30 a.m., there is no evening service; Monday-Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Alfred Willis. Worship: Mark Lane, The Lindsey’s and other groups. Pastor: Evan Griffin.
Eola Baptist Church, Bunkie: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, April 12, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Bryan Canup.
Diamond Baptist Church, DeRidder: Twenty-Somethings, April 18, 6 p.m. Enjoy a night of revival, worship, and fellowship with other young adults from the Beauregard area. Speakers: Nelson Santa Ana and Ethan Fontenot. Worship: Teams representing various BBA churches. Childcare will be provided. There will be a meal following the service: Pastor: William Smith.
First Baptist Church, Minden: Micah Tyler Live 2026 supported by Micah Christopher and Emerson Day, April 24, 7 p.m. To order your tickets go to: https://bit. ly/MT26MindenCHURCH. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
Immanuel Community Church, New Orleans: Fatherhood Summit-Building Up Men, to Build Up Others, April 24-25, 6 p.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $40. Pastor: Matthew Delaughter.
Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Andrew Ryzhkov, founder of the Byelorussian Mission in-country ministry, will speak at Elwood Baptist Church, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Michael Evans.
Mitchell Baptist Church, Converse: The Lefevre Quartet in Concert, April 24, 7 p.m.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Go and Tell UBC Evangelism Conference, April 25, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Speakers: Jake Roudkovski (keynote), Lane Corley (breakout speaker) Kevin Ulmer (breakout speaker) and Dave Anderson (breakout speaker. Cost: $15 and includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. This event is free for UBC members. Deadline to register and pay is April 13. Pastor: JP Cox.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Ben Fuller with special guest Band Reeves: The Black Sheep Tour, April 30, 7 p.m. Cost: $35 general admission, $75 VIP admission. Pastor: Nelson Santa Ana .
EASTER
Cross Point Baptist Church, Benton: Easter at Legacy, March 22, Pastor: Shane Nugent.
First Baptist Church, Plaquemine: Easter Passion Play, March 25,27,28. This is a free event but registration is required at www.FBCplaquemine.org. Pastor: Keith Horton.
First Baptist Church, Eunice: Easter at FBCE, March 26, Maundy Thursday, 6 p.m., Easter Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Pastor: Andrew Bates.
Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Melder: Glow in the dark Easter Egg Hunt, March 27, 5:30 fun stuff, 7 p.m. eat, 8 p.m. egg hunt. This is for babies to 10 years of age. Pastor: Jason Townley.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Egg-stravaganza, March 28, 19 a.m.-noon. Bring your own basketball to this free family event that features egg hunts, jumpers, pony rides and much more. Pastor: Bill Dye.
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe: Easter egg hunt, March 28, Time TBA. Pastor: Gregory Clark.
Community Baptist Church, Lafayette: Easter egg hunt, March 28, 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Linton Broussard.
New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe: Easter Egg Hunt, March 28, 2-4 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled day with Easter Egg Hunt, refreshments, activities and fellowship for the whole family. Pastor:
Community Baptist Church, Lafayette: Easter Egg Hunt, March 28, 9:45 a.m. This event is for pre-school to fifth grade. Pastor: Linton Broussard.
Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington: Spring Family Day, March 29, noon. There will be an Easter skit, dinner on the grounds, jumps, games and candy. Pastor: Jeff Hurst.
Ebenezer Baptist Church, : Flashlight Egg-Stravaganza, March 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be games, crafts, food and the egg hunt. Make sure to bring a basket and a flashlight. Pastor: Steven Campbell.
Loranger Baptist Church: Easter eggs-travaganza and jambalaya cook-off, March 28, 2-4 p.m. Pastor: Mike Hegwood.
Lone Pine Baptist Church, Winnsboro: Easter egg hunt, March 28, 10 am.- 1 p.m. Pastor: Jarrod Donnell.
Centerville Baptist Church, St. Landry: Easter egg hunt, March 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pastor: Jacob Guillory.
First Baptist Church, Rayville: Easter Week, March 29 (Palm Sunday), 9 a.m. service, April 3 (Good Friday), 6 p.m. April 4, Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. Pastor: Justin Clark.
Searcy Baptist Church, Trout: Easter Celebration, Palm Sunday, March 29, 5 p.m. There will be a churchwide potluck and Easter Egg Hunt. Pastor: Steve Jenson.
First Baptist Church, Ville Platte: Open House, March 29, 6 p.m. Pastor: James West.
Red Oak Baptist Church, Livingston: Dinner on the grounds and Easter Egg Hunt, March 29, 11 a.m. Enjoy a delicious meal and a fun Easter Egg hunt following the service. Make sure children bring a basket to collect their eggs. Pastor: Wesley Bennett.
Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Easter Egg Hunt, March 29. Join the church at 10:30 a.m. for the reading of the Redemption Story, lunch and the egg hunt. Pastor: Travis Cronan.
Westside Baptist Church, Natchitoches: Easter week, March 29, April 3, April 5. Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday) Worship 8:30 and 11 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt, 12:15 p.m., Good Friday, 6 p.m., Worship Service and Communion, Easter Sunday services, 9 and 11 a.m. Pastor: Gabriel Ruiz.
Highland Baptist Church, New Iberia: Palm Sunday Picnic, March 29, noon-3 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, drinks and Easter baskets to New Iberia City Park. There will be hamburgers, chips and cookies. Kids: Easter egg hunt & games, Youth: 9 Square, Everyone: Egg toss Music & fellowship. Pastor: David Denton.
First Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Easter Jam – a family event, March 29, 4 p.m. Event starts in auditorium with an interactive family experience and conclude with annual Easter Egg hunt. Pastor: Leo Miller.
First Baptist Church, Swartz: Eggs in the endzone, March 29 4-5:30 p.m. There will be an egg hunt, food trucks and community. Free admission! Bring your basket kids. Pastor: Jarrett Fix.
Oak Hill Baptist Church, Many: Family Day, March 29, 11 a.m. Concert with God’s Country, Easter Egg Hunt and lunch. Pastor: Darren Carpenter.
Esler Baptist Church, Pineville: Easter weekend, March 29, 2 p.m. Community Easter Egg Hunt; April 5, 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise service, outside the pavilion. Pastor Josh Timothy.
Thompson Road Baptist Church, Slidell: Easter Egg hunt and pot lunch, March 29, Pastor: Randy Boyett.
Red Oak Baptist Church, Livingston: Easter egg hunt and dinner on the ground, March 29, following 11 a.m. service. Pastor: Wesley Bennett.
Woodridge Baptist Church, Shreveport: Easter Egg Hunt, April 1 5:15 p.m. Families are welcome. There will be free food, games, candy and lots of eggs. Pastor: Paul Walker.
Vatican Baptist Church, Carencro: Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 1, 6 p.m. This free event is for everyone. There will be games, crafts & snacks and lots of prizes. Easter Egg hunt is for babies to 12 years old. Pastor: Chad Thibodaux.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Churchwide Egg hunt fellowship, Shelton Sports Complex, April 3, 6 p.m. Pastor: Terry Young.
First Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Good Friday and Easter Sunday, April 3, 6 p.m. and April 5, 10 a.m. Pastor: David Earnest.
Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, Independence: Easter weekend, April 3, 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Service; April 5, 6:30 a.m., Sunrise service, 9 a.m., Kids Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Easter Service. Pastor: Gary Dennis.
First Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Easter egg hunt, Dry Prong Community Center, April 4, 9 a.m. Pastor: Kevin Goodman.
Cypress Baptist Church, Benton: Easter run, April 4, 7:45-10:45 a.m. We have a great course that is safe and primarily through the shaded neighborhood of Woodlake South which is right behind Cypress Baptist Church. The race will start and finish in the Cypress 316 Fieldhouse. All proceeds from the race will go to support the Spain Missions Team at Cypress. We have a 5k, 10k, and a fun run available for registration. More information can be found at cypressbaptist.org. Pastor: John Fream.
Loreauville Baptist Church, Loreauville: Family Day, April 4, 2 p.m. Come and enjoy food, games, and an Easter Egg hunt. Pastor: Jackson Durbin.
Celebration Church, Metairie: Hop-A-Trunk, April 4, following the 5 p.m. Easter service. Hop-A-Trunk is a free, fun, safe, community-oriented alternative to an Egg Hunt. Volunteers park their vehicles in the church parking lot, decorate their trunks and hand out stuffed Easter eggs, treats or trinkets to the children. Good Friday service will be at 5:30 p.m. while Easter Sunday services are 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Pastor: Dennis Watson.
First Baptist Church, Calhoun: Sugar Rush, April 4, 10 a.m. at the Calhoun Middle School football field. Pastor: William Green.
First Baptist Church, Albany: Breakfast with the Bunny, April 4, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. All you can eat pancakes and fixings for a donation of $5 or more. There will be Easter crafts, Easter Egg hunt, bunny photos and a devotional. Pastor: Edward Koch.
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence: Easter Egg Hunt – Hop on Over, April 4, 10 a.m.-noon, For children ages 2-12 (ages 2 & 3 with parent or guardian please). Bring your basket. There will be games, food, photos and lots of fun. Pastor: Gene Hoyt.
First Baptist Church, Livingston: Easter egg hunt, April 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon. The morning will be filled with eggs, games, petting zoo, candy and more. Pastor: Russell Hinson.
Western Hills Baptist Church, Shreveport: Resurrection bonanza with free food and prizes, April 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pastor: Joey Ketchum.
South Bossier Baptist Church, Bossier City: Egg-Stravaganza, April 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be thousands of eggs, jump houses, games, and much more. There will be three services Easter, April 5, 9:30 and 11 a.m. in the main building and 11 a.m. in the student building. Pastor: Randy Ziegler.
Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove: Easter Family Day at Seeker Springs, April 4, games and food 10 a.m., Easter Egg hunts 11 a.m. Pastor: Neil Wigley.
First Baptist Church, Franklinton: Easter services, April 5, 8:15, 9:30 a.m.10:45.a.m. Pastor: Keith Sheridan.
New Hope Baptist Church, Independence: Easter Sunday service, April 5, 7 a.m. Potluck style breakfast to follow service. For more information, please go to newhopebaptistindependence@gmail.com. Pastor: Darin Worthington.
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe: Easter at Cedar Crest, April 5, 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Gregory Clark.
First Baptist Church, Ville Platte: Resurrection Sunday, April 5, 8 a.m. Pastor: James West.
Sandy Hill Baptist Church, Leesville: Sunrise service, April 5, 7 a.m. Pancake Breakfast will be served right after the service with all the fixings. Pastor: Sandy Guynn.
Walker Baptist Church, Walker: Second annual Car Show, April 11, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Pastor: Jason McNaughten.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Pour – a Night of Worship and Testimony, April 12, 4-6 p.m. in the main worship center. Special guest: Sadie Robertson Huff. Cost: $10. Pastor: Bill Dye.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: “Easter in Five Letters” This is an interactive, hands-on journey through the true meaning of Easter. Families will walk through engaging stations that tell the story of Jesus—from His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, the cross, and finally the joy of the resurrection. At each stop, families will experience simple activities designed to help children and adults see, touch, and understand the Easter story together. Pastor: Nelson Santa Ana.
