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ON THE MOVE
Jamie Pullin was ordained ,July 26, into the Gospel Ministry as he begins his first pastorate at Oak Hill Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Scott, wife Zandra, Gray is the pastor at First Baptist Church, Pitkin.
Wilton McMorris is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Livingston.
Jerod, wife Jessica, Gann is the new pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Frank (wife Ann) Valenzano is the new associate pastor of discipleship and missions at Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jamie, wife Kristin is the new pastor at Oak Hill Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Tracy (husband Robert) Satterfield is the new director of children’s ministries in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Brett and Erin Tooley join New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe staff. Brett is the family and youth pastor and Erin is the new family and children’s director.
Greg (wife Mary Lea) Dunn is the new pastor at Rescue Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Darren (wife Lacy) Guess is the copastor at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Mason Bartlett is the new pastor at Friendship Baptist Church, DeRidder.
Arthur Bennett retires Old Union Springs Baptist Church, Shongaloo.
Jeff Smart is the pastor at Old Union Springs Baptist Church, Shongaloo.
Merrick, (wife Emily) Nunn is the new senior pastor at Istrouma Baptist Church. He began on July 5.
Travis Hampton retires from Hurricane Creek Baptist Church, Dodson.
HOMECOMING/ANNIVERSARY
Red River Baptist Church, Benton: 177th Anniversary Celebration, August 30, 10:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Mike Palmer. Worship: Chris Tubbs and Steve Flowers. A covered dish lunch in the Family Life Center will immediately follow the worship service. Former members, pastors and guests are invited to attend. Pastor: Mike Palmer.
Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie: 125th Homecoming, September 20, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow worship services. Pastor: Adam Thornton.
Amiable Baptist Church, Glenmora: 198th Homecoming, Celebration, September 13, 10 a.m. Guest Speaker: Doug Doyle. Please bring side dishes and desserts for the meal following the worhship service. Pastor: Glenn Rhame.
Hebron Baptist Church, Bush: 95th Homecoming Celebration, September 20, 10 a. m. Guest Speaker: Sam Greer. A delicious potluck lunch will follow. All are welcome. Pastor: Rickie Wilson.
Lone Pine Baptist Church, Lone Pine: 100th Homecoming, September 27, 10:15am Worship: Jake Godon. Pastor: B.J. Hood.
Cross Point Baptist Church, Bossier City: Homecoming Celebration, September 27, 11 a.m. Pastor: Shane Nugent.
Bonita Baptist Church, Mer Rouge: 100th Anniversary. September 27, 10:30 a.m. Special Guests: Believers in Christ! Pastor: Ron Vollmar.
Conway Baptist Church, Farmerville: Homecoming, September 29, 10 a.m. Pastor: William Englerth.
REVIVAL
Fellowship Baptist Church, Trout: Fifth Sunday Revival Service, August 30, 6 p.m. Guest Speaker: Jeff Hurst, Pastor Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. Worship: K A Worship. Following the service a meal will be shared. Meat will be provided and side dishes and dessert are invited. Pastor: Shad Tibbs.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Revive NELA Conference, August 30-September 2, Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Sunday-Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Guest Speakers: Bill Britt Sunday 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., Gevan Spinney , Sunday 6:30 p.m., Jeremy Pruitt Monday, 6:30 p.m., Nick Flowers, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. and Luke Hockenjos, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Worship: Roger McClanahan Family. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, Independence: Hot Autumn Nights Revival Series, Aust 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27, 5 p.m. August 30, , Speaker, Bronson Addison. Theme: Kingdom Kids Night. September 6, Speaker: Mike Young, Youth Ignite Night; September 13, Speaker: Jason Glascock. Theme: Young Adults. September 20, Speaker: Colt Wagner. Theme: Family Night. September 27. Speaker Gary Dennis. Theme: Men’s Night. A nursery will be provided for ages 4 and under. Pastor: Gary Dennis.
New Sunrise Baptist Church, Otis: Revival – Spirit of the Living God, September 13-16, Sunday evening, 5 p.m. and Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist: Wayne Jones. Pastor: Larry Laurent.
Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop: Revival. September 13-16. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Music: Jay Ellerman. A nursery will be provided for all services. Pastor: Tim Post.
Outreach Baptist Church, Columbia: Revival, September 13-16. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Buster Duplissey.
First Baptist Church, Independence: Fall Revival, September 13-18, Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. nightly. Speaker: D.R. Harrison. Pastor: Wilton McMorris.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant: Revival, September 20-23, Sunday, 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Lonnie Scarborough. Pastor: K.T. Swann.
Faith Baptist Church, Baker: Revival, September 20-23. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Special Music: Kerry Longoria. Pastor Arnold Austin.
Community Fall Revival at the Wild Horse Ministries multi-purpose building in Trout, September 24-26. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., free supper, 6:30 p.m., service begins; Speaker: Casey Johnson. Worship: Janet Thompson, Houma. Friday, 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., service begins; Speaker: Kenny Bratton, Colfax. Worship: Todd Rogers, Pineville Saturday, 5:30 p.m. free supper, 6:30 p.m., service begins. Speaker: Shad Tibbs, Trout. Worship: Kim and Craig Franklin family. Pastor: Paul Daily.
Bellaire Baptist Church, Bossier City: Harvest Sunday, September 27 8:15 & 10 a.m. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Pastor: Randy Harper.
Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman: Revival. September 27-30. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Wilton Wall.
Northeast Louisiana Baptist Association, Monroe: Senior Adult Progressive Revival, September 28-30, 10 a.m. Speaker: Waylon Bailey. Worship: Waylon McCormick, Ouachita Baptist Church and Corbin McCormick, First West Monroe. Churches hosting to revival will be McClendon, West Monroe, North Monroe, Monroe and Fair Park, West Monroe. Lunch will be served by host churches for $8 a plate. A love offering will be received each day for the revival team.
Bellwood Baptist Church, Provencal: Fall Revival, October 4-7. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Worship: Kerry Longoria. Pastor: Roger Matkin.
Blood River Baptist Church, Albany: Fall Revival Services, October 4-7, Evangelist: Pastor: Scott Cooksey.
LAGNIAPPE
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hammond: Free community event, August 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jerusalem Baptist Church, located at 11109 Jerusalem Baptist Church Road, Hammond, LA 70403, is having a fun-filled day of “water” activities. There will be water slide, slip n slide, Fire Truck, bubble pools, splash pad, water balloons, music, hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones and more. Don’t forget to wear your Bathing suit and bring a towel. Pastor: J.P. Handy.
Victory Baptist Church, Hammond: Next Generation Sunday, August 30, 6 p.m. There will be food afterward. Speakers Camdyn DeVincent, Logan Watts. Worship Bailey Watts, Kendy Ortego and Isabel Fitch and Victory Ensemble. An offering will be received to go towards Arise 2027. Pastor: Jonathan Watts.
First Baptist Church, Converse: Fifth Sunday singing, August 30, 6 p.m. Message Grant Blackwell (337.718.7717) with your name and song choice or just bring your CD and come ready to sing. Pastor: Brian Rankin.
Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro: The Hootens in concert, August 30, 5 pm. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Wesley Venable.
Cotile Baptist Church, Boyce: AWANA starts back, September 2, 6-8 p.m. This is for children ages K-12. There will be a meal at 5:30 p.m. The program offers cancel time, book times (Bible) and game time. For more information call the church at 318.793.8847. Pastor: Rob McLane.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: 2026 Sportman’s Night Out, September 3, 5 p.m. Guest Speaker: Hank Parker. The evening begins with the SGBC Tailgate Party, 5-6 p.m. at the Bell Tower Entrance 1, and Jambalaya will be served. Hank Parker will begin at 6:16 p.m. Cost: $15 for individual tickets only. There will be a $2 service fee for online transactions. Deadline to purchase is Sunday, August 30. There will also be a Special Ministry Donation Drawing for a Single Antler Shed and a Garmin 10” live scope system. Each $10 donation receives one entry. Pastor: John Roach.
Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport: Thank you Jesus concert, September 4, 6:30 p.m. Singers include: Johnny Parrack, Sonja Barber, Thomas Keys III Ammer Gayle Whately, Philip Green , Rose Park Choir, Shawn Drewett Family and Todd Allen Family. Pastor: John Lary.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Sportsman Banquet. September 10, 5 p.m. (doors open), Dinner, 6:30 p.m.) Register now before it’s too late. For more information go to nmsportsmansbanquet26.pushpayevents.com. Pastor: Bill Dye.
Dry Creek Baptist Encampment, Dry Creek: SW Louisiana II Men’s Retreat, September 10-12. Cost: $175. For more information call Justin Weley, 318.471.7889.
Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Bancroft: 11th Hour in concert, September 11, 7 p.m. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Mike Streams.
First Baptist Church, Longville: 2026 Bible Conference (Isaiah – Salvation through all the ages), September 11-12, Guest Speaker: Terry Iles, Director of PhD program at NOBTS and assistant professor of Old Testament and Hebrew. Cost: $15. Childcare is available with pre-registration. Registration will close on September 6. Pastor: Corey Townsley.
Ellwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: 11th Hour in concert, September 12, 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Mike Evans.
Searcy Baptist Church, Trout: 11th Hour in Concert, September 13, 9 a.m. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: Steve Jenson.
Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association, 44th annual Men’s Fish Fry, September 14, 5:30 p.m. (serving time). Cost: $15. Registration: Bethany Camp & Conference Center, 318.938.1221. Speakers: John Roach, pastor at Summer Grove Baptist Church, Jason McGuffie, pastor at Eastwood Baptist Church, and Chris Culpepper. Worship pastor at Eastwood Baptist Church.
New Zion Baptist Church, Covington: 14th Annual Blessing of the Hunt, September 17, 5 p.m. (doors open). There will be free food. 6 p.m. program begins. Guest Speaker: Gevan Spinney, First Baptist, Haughton. There will gun giveaways, door prizes, Grand Prize will be an ATV. Pastor: Clark Stewart.
Oak Forest Baptist Church, Leesville: Nathan Areno live in concert, September 19, 5 p.m. There will be supper in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor: Joe Call.
Colyell Baptist Church, Livingston: Sportsman’s Banquet, September 24, 6 p.m. (dinner), a live duck dog presentation will follow. Guest Speaker: Johnny Morgan. There will be door prizes and a free dinner. Pastor:
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro: 2026 Family Retreat, September 25-26 at Jimmie Davis State Park. Guest Speaker: Rubin Weaver/. Music: Ebenezer worship and friends. Doors open, Friday, 4 p.m. with crockpot-luck soups and desserts requested.
First Baptist Church, Keithville: FBK Men’s Ministry Sportsman’s Night Out, September 26, 5-8 p.m. Guest Speaker: Evangelist Kyle Williams. There will be fish, gumbo, chicken strips and meat prizes. In addition, there will prizes, gun raffles and live auction (must be present to win). Cost: $10. Pastor: Michael Stowell.
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe: Ben Fuller with special guest Band Reeves: The Black Sheep Tour, October 2, 7 p.m. Pastor: Greg Clark.
