ON THE MOVE
Stephen Jennings is the new associate pastor of music and worship at Colyell Baptist Church, Livingston.
Michael Shamblin is the new pastor at Emmanuel, Lake Charles.
John Astling is the new pastor at University Baptist Church, Lake Charles.
Wayne (wife Michelle) DeSlattes is new as pastor at Kingston Road Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Jeremy (wife Julie) Shepherd is the new pastor at Pineville Park Baptist Church, Pineville.
Jacob (wife Amanda) is new as minister of local ministry evangelism at Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Robbie Briggs is new minister of music at New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy.
Tommie Hodge from New Hope, DeQuincy, to Pine Terrace Baptist Church, Milton, FL.
Luke Hand is new youth and family pastor at Amite Baptist Church, Denham Springs.
Bill Stroud is the interim pastor at Caddo Prairie Baptist Church, Hosston.
Pat Lofton has been called as the interim pastor at Tillou Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Daniel (wife Sarah) Guaglairdo is the new youth minister at Central Baptist Church, Springhill.
Jeffery Triplet (wife Dianna) is the new youth minister at First Baptist Church, Haynesville.
HOMECOMING
Vick Baptist Church: Celebrating 100th Homecoming, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. Speakers: former pastors. Music: Bo and Cee Cee Edwards. Lunch will be served after the service. Pastor: Denton ‘Dobie’ Perkins.
Christ Baptist Church, Houma: 60th Anniversary, Sept. 11, 12, 13. Associational singing will be held on Sept. 11; recalling memories of the past & dessert social on Sept. 12. Church anniversary celebration, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. Speaker: Past Pastor Marcell McGee followed by dinner on the grounds. Services of celebration featuring testimonies and memories of what the church has meant to lives in the community and special music at 1 p.m. Pastor: Thurman Callais.
Big Island Baptist Church, Deville: 126th Annual Homecoming, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. A potluck lunch will follow the service. Guest Speaker: Shaun Fontenot. Pastor: David Gatch.
First Baptist Church, Bienville: 121st Homecoming, Sept. 20, 10 a.m., special music, followed by service, and a catered meal after the service. Speaker: Charles Middleton, former pastor. Pastor: Edwin Rasbury.
Grosse Tete Baptist Church: 75th Anniversary Celebration – Jesus Christ, Our Cornerstone, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. Speaker: Howard Turner. A jambalaya lunch will follow the service. Pastor: Mark Robinson.
Alto Baptist Church, Alto: Homecoming celebration, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow after the services at noon. Speaker: Kelly Clark. Pastor: Alan Miller.
REVIVAL
Woodland Baptist Church, Springfield: Revival, Sept. 13-16. Evangelist: Steve Carrier and Megaforce Ministries. Pastor: Josh Powell.
First Baptist Church, Oakdale: Terrific Tuesdays revival meetings, Sept.15, 22 and 29. Speakers: Mark Tolbert (9/15); Robbie Rollins (9/22), Herb Dickerson (9/29). Pastor: Michael McIntosh.
New Ramah Baptist Church, Castor: Revival, Sept. 20-23, Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. There will be dinner on the grounds following the 11 a.m. service Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor: Carl Griffith.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Revival, Sept. 20-23, 10:30 a.m. Speaker: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Trey Lewis
Crossroads Baptist Church, Farmerville: Revival, Sept. 27-30, Speaker: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Jeff Breland.
LAGNIAPPE
Don Johnson is available for pulpit supply or interim in the Lake Charles area. If interested, call 337.478.4553.
Tyler Bier, Ross Ferrill and Daniel Rice were ordained as deacons on Aug. 30 at Mandeville First Baptist Church. Pastor: Ken Schroeder.
Trinity Baptist Church, Eunice: Learn about Revelations, Sept. 12 & Sept. 19, 6 p.m. Speaker: Gordon Scoggins, noted speaker on prophecy of Revelation. Pastor Alvin Ogea.
First Baptist Church, Arcadia: Beth Moore Living Proof Simulcast, Sept. 12. Cost: free. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call 318.263.8474.
First Baptist Church, Covington: Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore and Travis Cotrell, Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m. till 4:15 p.m. in the ROC. Lunch will be on your own from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are available online for $10, after Sept. 6 tickets may be purchased at the door for $15. Limited childcare is available for preschoolers (two months and up) with reservation by Sept. 6. Email ddrivon@fbccov.org. For more information contact bshorter@fbccov.org or call the church office at 985.892.2149. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
First Baptist Church, Houma: Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore and Travis Cotrell, Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. Cost of tickets is $30 through Aug. 31 and $35 after this date. Cost includes simulcast, view guide, continental breakfast, and lunch. Theme for simulcast is ‘Audacious.’ Books by that title will be sold the day of the simulcast. No child care will be provided. For more information or to buy tickets, contact church office at 985.851.2520 or Women’s Ministry Director Tina Boquet at tina@fbchouma.com. Pastor: Steve Folmar.
Koran Baptist Church, Haughton: Living Proof Live Simulcast with Beth Moore and Travis Cotrell, Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Cost: $25 and you can pay at the door and includes breakfast, lunch and handouts. For more information, call Donna Garison at 318.455.4508. Pastor: Mike Reichard.
First Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Jackson Woman’s Missionary Union 2nd Annual Crafty Café fundraiser for local missions, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be handcrafted items, antiques/collectibles, baked goods, and coffee bard. Breakfast and lunch options are available. For more information, call 318.623.7873.
Pine Grove Baptist Church, Castor: The Master’s Four Quartet in concert, Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. A love offering will be taken.
First Baptist Church, Head of Island: Gospel singing with Gloryland, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. A fellowship will follow. For more information, please call Terry or Sharon Simoneaux at 225.698.6654. Pastor: Rocky Brown.
First Baptist Church, Minden: Honoring Everyday Heroes, Sept. 13, 10:45 a.m. The service will honor policemen, firemen, wildlife and fisheries agents and paramedics. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Ladies prayer event, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Ladies are invited to come and pray together. For more information, contact Patti Higginbotham at 225.939.8185 or email her at sxmimb@cox.net. Pastor: Joe Alain.
Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice: To Protect and Serve – Senior Adult Luncheon, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. registration, program, 10:30 a.m; lunch, noon. Speaker: Lt. Clay Higgins, spokesman for St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Music: Benji Richard, First Baptist Port Barre. There is no cost for this event but a ‘love offering’ will be taken. Please RSVP (337.457.9047) the number attending to the ABC office by Friday, Sept. 11.
The Mark Trammel Quartet, a Southern Baptist group, and Mark Lanier will be in concert Sept. 17, 6 p.m. at Simms Wesleyan Church, which is just south of Pollock. A suggested donation of $10 is requested at the door.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Louisiana Baptist Singing Ministers in concert, Sept. 17. Supper, 5:30 p.m. Concert, 6:30 p.m. The meal is free but you must make a reservation by Sept. 11. Please call the church office at 337.463.9047 for reservations or more information. Pastor: Lindsey Burns.
Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice: ‘See Ya at the Pole’ Rally for youth, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. Speaker: Ryan James, Music: David Knuckles. Cost: $5 per person which includes meal and use of all recreation facilities – concludes with worship.
Dry Creek Baptist Encampment: See You at The Pole Rally, Sept. 19, 5-8:30 p.m. Speaker: Eric Johnson. Worship: I Am Third. Students fellowship together and plan the following Wednesday’s SYATP prayer event. Cost: Free (a love offering will be taken). Bring a picnic supper.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Unshakable Faith – Women’s Ministry Conference, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Speaker: Beth Greer. Tickets: $20 (includes lunch). Tickets are available in the church office. Pastor: Lindsey Burns.
First Baptist Church, Vidalia: Ordination service for Jase Ellis to the Gospel ministry and Michael Garrett and Tance Hughes to the deacon ministry, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. Pastor: Bill McCullin.
First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: See You At The Pole, Sept. 23, 7 a.m. at Hornbeck High School. SYATP Youth Rally, 6-8 p.m. will be held at FBC Hornbeck. Pastor: Jack Bell.
Hillcrest Baptist Church, Franklinton: See You At The Pole, Sept. 23, 7 a.m. at Franklinton High School. Pastor: Andrew Voss.
Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, Independence: World Crafts Marketplace Event, sponsored by Northshore Associational WMU, Sept. 26, 9:30-10 a.m. Hear from a missionary speaker from Italy, a time of fellowship, shopping, door prizes, and lunch with a unique flavor. Please RSVP by Sept. 17 to office@northshorebaptists.net or by calling 225.567.5086.
First Baptist Church, Slidell: Marriage Conference, Sept. 18-19. Speaker: Tate Cockrell. Cost: $40 per couple or $20 per person and includes conference materials, meals, snacks, and childcare (if reserved). Registration is online at www.fbcslidell.org. For more information, email Kelly.singletary@fbcslidell.org or call the church office at 985.643.3456. Pastor: Rickey Cummings.
North Shreve Baptist Church, Shreveport: Pumpkin Patch, Sept. 28-Oct. 31, Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 1-7 p.m. Pumpkins will be $1 and up. There will also be photo stations and children’s activities. Pastor: Roy Davis.
First Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Live 2 Lead: Oct. 9, 7:50 – 11:30 a.m. Speakers: John C. Maxwell, Valorie Burton, Patrick Lencioni and Kevin Turner. Cost: $40; pastors and church staff $20. Group and student discounts are available. Registration is available online at www.norhshorebaptists.net. For more information contact Josh Dickson at jdickson@fbcponchatoula.com or call 985.386.3075. Pastor: David Cranford.
Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice: Wild Game Dinner, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Speaker: Drew Landry. Cost: $15. For more information call 337.457.9047 or go to www.abccamp.com.
Believe in Life 6th Annual Banquet Fundraiser, Oct. 15 at the Minden Community House. Doors open at 6 p.m., banquet, 7 p.m. Speaker: Ben Clapper. Special Music: The Cox Family. For more information, call 318.639.0907.
Houston River Baptist Church, Sulphur: In the Presence of My Enemies, Oct. 18, 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and hear this gripping account of the kidnapping of American missionaries Gracia Burnham and Dean Merrill and their year of terror in the Philippine jungle. Pastor: Lonnie Gothrup.
ABC Pregnancy Center Annual Banquet – Life Matters, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. at Treasures of Marilyn’s. Tickets: $65 if purchased before Sept. 30. Speaker: Voddie Baucham, one of today’s foremost spokesmen for the sanctity of life.
First Baptist Church, Eunice: First Eunice’s Women’s Ministry presents Christian recording artist J.J. Heller in a Plates of Grace event, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Finger foods will be served in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Pastor: Tim Moffett.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Hallow Him Family Fall Festival, Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice: ABC Golf Tournament (3-man scramble), Oct. 30, 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $50 per person which includes green fee, golf cart and lunch). For more information call 337.457.9047 or go to www.abccamp.com.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: St. Jude Night of Hope Gospel Praise Benefit for St. Jude, Nov. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: artist reserved seating, $28.50; standard reserved seating, $25; balcony reserved seating, $20. Artists: The Talley’s, David Ring, The Erwing’s, 11th Hour and the Freeman’s. For more information, call 318.303.3830. Pastor: Bill Dye.