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ON THE MOVE
CORRECTION: In the April edition of Notables in the Baptist Message, it stated Mike Schultz was the new senior pastor at Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond. That was incorrect. Kevin Hess is the new senior past at Woodland Park Baptist Church. The Message apologizes for the confusion.
Kevin Woodson is the new Worship Minister at Judson Baptist Church.
Matt Simmons is the new Family Care Minister at Amite Baptist Church.
Monte Rowse has resigned as pastor of First Baptist, Hackberry to assume the position of senior pastor Highland Park Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas.
Michael Stringer moves from interim to pastor at Countryside Baptist Church
Bill Lott moves from interim to pastor at Ida Baptist Church,
Michael Naquin is the new pastor at Belle Park Baptist Church, Haughton.
HOMECOMING
Esler Baptist Church, Pineville: Homecoming Sunday, May 31, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship service, 10:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Jacob Crawford, Worship Music: Shane Longoria. Pastor: Joshua Timothy.
Centerville Baptist Church, St. Landry: 100th Anniversary Celebration, July 26, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship service 10:30 a.m. with dinner on the grounds to follow. Pastor: Jacob Guillory.
Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie: 125th Homecoming, September 20, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow worship services. Pastor:
REVIVAL
The New Beginnings Baptist Church, Walker: Revival, May 24-27. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Charles Smith.
Tensas Parish Revival 2026, St. Joseph, May 28-30, 6 p.m. nightly. Guest Speakers: Barclay Tullos, Cornerstone Church, May 28; Brandon Jones, First Baptist Church, Newellton, May 29, and Brian Snowden, St. Luke MB Church, May 30. The revival will be held at the Tensas Parish Ag Arena, 128 McConnell Rd, St. Joseph.
Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Revival, May 31- June 3., Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Worship: led by Cathy Venable. Pastor: Wesley Venable.
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Bancroft: Spring Revival. May 31-June 3. Sunday 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Worship: Amber Eppinette Saunders (11th Hour). Pastor: Mike Streams.
Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Dodson: Revival, June 5-7. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Jesse Henderson.
Open Door, Ragley: Summer Revival, June 21. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: James Blankenship.
Richey Baptist Church, Deville: Revival, June 21-24, Sunday 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Grady Dodge.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Winnfield: Harvest Sunday, July 5. Evangelist Scotty McDowell.
Crossroads Baptist Church, Tullos: Revival, July 12-15. Evangelist Scotty McDowell.
Madison Baptist Association Revival and worship, July 12-15. Sunday-Monday 7 p.m. nightly, First Baptist Tallulah and Tuesday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. nightly, Waverly Baptist Church. Evangelist: Rubin Weaver. Worship: Tim Post. There will be a fish fry Sunday, 5:30 p.m.
Indian Mound Baptist Church, Greenwell Springs: Revival, July 12-15. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Dwayne Rogers.
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Harvest Sunday, July 19. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Mike Stowell.
Palestine Baptist Church, Grant: Revival July 19-22. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Worship: The Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Hardy Estes.
First Baptist Church, Princeton: Harvest Sunday. July 26. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Darrell Cooper.
Welcome Home Baptist Church, Columbia: Revival, July 26-29. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Charles Wesley.
First Baptist Church, Marion: Revival, August 2-5. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Bubba Hoggatt.
LAGNIAPPE
Roland Fontenot, Sr., a retired pastor of 30 years, is available for pulpit supply and revivals in the New Iberia area. If interested or for more information, call 337373.0532 or email Born2preach2000@Fox.net.
DaySpring Baptist Church, Ruston: Seeking a song leader/pianist. Please you’re your resumes to 3191 S Vienna St., Ruston LA 71270-9605. Call 318.255.2119 for more information. Pastor: Ken Weaver.
Prospect Baptist Church, Dubach: Dubach Gospel Singing Jubilee, May 30, 5 p.m. Featuring The Roberson Family, Cory Telano, Scott Scallan, Tina Wise, Callie Mae Hockenjos, Ricky Houck, The Cook Quintet, Laura Fussell, Mary Aulds, Cade Conterez and Vicki Solomon along with pianists Bettye Ruth Perry and Brenda Grafton. A love offering will be received. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Pastor: Marvin Winham.
Epps Baptist Church, Epps: Brian Free and Assurance in concert, May 30, 6 p.m. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Edwin Fuller.
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hammond: Vacation Bible School, May 31-June 5 will be May 31 – June 5, 5:30-8:00 p.m. for children entering first grade through sixthgrade. Register for VBS at www.jbcpc.org Pastor: J.P. Handy
Elizabeth Baptist Church, Elizabeth: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, June 5, 6 p.m. Pastor: Jason Hazelton.
Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, June 6, 6 p.m. Pastor: Mike Evans.
First Baptist Church, Central: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, June 6. 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Daryl Purpera.
Parkview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Tribute Quartet’s FOREVER Tour, June 13, 6 p.m. Multi-Dove Award nominated, Tribute, shares an evening of inspiration and songs from their latest recordings. Pastor: David Shaw.
Frierson Baptist Church, Frierson: Brian Free and Assurance in concert, June 19, 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Mel Campbell.
Oberlin Baptist Church, Oberlin: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, June 20, 6 p.m. Pastor: Brent Romero
Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: Karen Peck and New River in concert, June 27, 7 p.m. Pastor: David Newton.
First Baptist Church, Anacoco: Faith, Family and Freedom Festival, June 27, 11 a.m. Special Guest: Cochran and Co. Pastor: Chad King.
Blood River Baptist Church, Albany: Independence Day Celebration, June 27, 7 p.m. There will be food, homemade ice cream, water slide and games and fireworks. The fireworks are at 9 p.m. Pastor: Scott Cooksey.
First Baptist Church, Converse: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, June 28, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Brian Rankin.
Cedarcrest Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, July 5, 10:30 p.m. Pastor: Bruce Worrell.
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hammond: Youth Garage Sale, July 9 – 11, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sale will close at 2 p.m. on the 11th. Pastor: J.P. Handy
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Joseph Haberdank in concert, July 11, 6 p.m. Pastor: Wilton Wall.
