ON THE MOVE
- Robert (wife Suzanne) Jameson new as bi-vocational pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Arcadia.
LAGNIAPPE
- Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Ferriday: A Southern Christmas to Remember Christmas Tour featuring Mark Lanier and the Stephens from Northport, Ala., Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m.
- Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: Bringing to the Ark-La-Tex the first ever Ice Skating Rink and Christmas Village, Dec. 4-22. For three weeks, a massive 102 foot by 52 foot rink will be placed in our parking lot visible from HWY 3132, and will offer to the community the time honored Christmas tradition of ice-skating in a safe and family-friendly environment. Near the rink will be a Christmas Village which will offer children the opportunity to create Christmas crafts for free, enjoy bounce houses and a Christmas movie at the Summer Grove movie theater. There will also be hot chocolate and concessions for purchase. Cost: $10 per person/student for those wishing to skate. The fee covers ice skating rental. Pastor: Aaron Burger.
- First Baptist Church, Port Allen: “A Night in Bethlehem” Dec. 4-6, 6-8 p.m. Experience a fresh look of the little town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. This is a walk through tour running every 10-15 minutes (wheelchair and stroller accessible). Cost: Free and open to the public. Pastor: Gray Pearson.
- Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, DeRidder: “That Night in Bethlehem,” a drive – through nativity experience, Dec. 4-6, 11-14, 18-20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come drive through the streets of Bethlehem and observe what life was like when Jesus was born. Maximum height of vehicle entering Bethlehem is nine feet. Pastor: Danny Wilson.
- Pine Grove Baptist, Livingston: A Southern Christmas to Remember Christmas Tour featuring Mark Lanier and the Stephens from Northport, Ala., Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. There will be a meal at 6 p.m.
- First Baptist Church, Sulphur: ‘Christmas … a Time for Singing’ presented by the Agin’ Cajuns, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.; ‘That’s the Good News’ presented by worship choir, orchestra and drama team, Dec. 11-12, 6 p.m. Cost: 6 p.m.
- North Acres Baptist Church, Minden: A Southern Christmas to Remember Christmas Tour featuring Mark Lanier and the Stephens from Northport, Ala., Dec. 6, 10:15 a.m.
- First Baptist Church, Minden: Christmas Musical, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. and Sounds of Christmas, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
- First Baptist Church, Pineville: Preschool, children and youth concert, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.; ‘Under a Starry Sky’ presented by the sanctuary choir and orchestra, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.; Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
- New Life Baptist Church, DeRidder: Christmas Celebration, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Cost: free and free child care will be provided. Guest soloist: Leo Day, dean of church music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor: Lynn Clayton.
- First Baptist Church, Many: ‘I Have Seen the Light,’ Christmas Musical, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. Children’s Christmas Musical, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. Pastor: Johnathon Bost.
- Temple Baptist Church, Jena: A Southern Christmas to Remember Christmas Tour featuring Mark Lanier and the Stephens from Northport, Ala., Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
- First Baptist Church, Jena: ‘The First Day of Christmas’ children’s choir, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Sanctuary Choir presents ‘Joy, Unspeakable Joy,’ Dec. 13, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dominick C. DiCarlo, Jr.
- Cook Baptist Church, Ruston: Christmas Music presented by the choir, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.; Dec. 11, Christmas Music presented by the choir at Lincoln Parish Library, 6 p.m.; Choir will present Christmas music at Calvary Baptist Church, Ruston, 6:30 p.m.; ‘Deck the Hall’ Children’s Event, Dec. 20, 9-10 a.m.
- Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: ‘You Light the World,’ Dec. 6, 6 p.m. presented by HBC Choir and Drama Team; A Family Christmas presented by HBC Children’s Choirs, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.; ‘Share the Light,’ Community Outreach, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.; ‘Follow the Light’ presented by One Way Singers, Dec. 20, 10 a.m.; Christmas Together, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Danny Mann, interim senior pastor.
- Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: ‘The Joy of Christmas’ presented by the adult and children choirs followed by the annual church-wide Christmas reception, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
- Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe: Hanging of the Greens and Tasting Tea, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. ‘Breath of Heaven’ Christmas musical, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. Music leader: Preston Allen. Pastor: Terry Mims.
- First Baptist Church, Bogalusa: Children’s Christmas Program, Dec. 6, 6 p.m; Christian Fine Arts Academy, Dec. 13; Sanctuary Choir Christmas Musical, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.; Snow Night, Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve vespers, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Greg Whaley.
- First Baptist Church, Pineville: FIRST@FIRST Business Leader Luncheon, Dec. 7, 12-1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Speaker: State Representative Julie Emerson. She is the newly elected representative from District 39 (Carencro area) and is an up-and-coming Christian politician. Admission: $10 (lunch included). The luncheon is held each first Monday and is open to the business community. Please RSVP to mlangford@fbcpineville.net by 8 a.m. on the day of the meeting. For more information, visit www.fbcpineville.net.
- Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Let’s talk about how to make your marriage better, a godly perspective presented by Airline Baptist Church’s ladies bible study group, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. Men are welcome to attend. Speaker: Donna & Sylvester Johnson, both of whom are licensed clinical Christian Counselors with the National Christian Counselors Association. What question would you like to ask? Write it down and submit it and it will be addressed. Call the office at 318.746.3495 or sign up online to attend this informative session on marriage.
- First Baptist Church, Mandeville: A Mandeville Christmas, Dec. 11-13, 6-8 p.m. This is our gift to the community. Pastor: Ken Schroeder.
- Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: “No Greater Love” Christmas Musical, Dec. 12-13, 6:00 p.m. Dec. 12 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 13. Tickets can be gotten during the week at the church office by calling 318.442.0754, by emailing Jacey@pbcministry.com or by going to the church’s website at www.pbcministry.com. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
- First Baptist Church, DeRidder: ‘It’s Christmas Again’ living Christmas tree, Dec. 12-13, 5 p.m. Dec. 12 and 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 13. Tickets are required for the 5 p.m. presentation. Pastor: Lindsey Burns.
- First Baptist Church, Vidalia: Christmas begins with Christ, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. This will be a night of celebration which includes worship with candlelight service, special music and congregational singing. Pastor: Bill McCullin.
- First Baptist Church, Haynesville: Sanctuary Choir Christmas Musical, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. Pastor: Shelby Cowling.
- First Baptist Church, Baker: ‘That’s Where the Story Begins’ Christmas musical, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. Cost: free and a nursery will be provided. Pastor: Jay Avance.
- First Baptist Church, Tioga: The children will present ‘A Tree Lot Christmas,’ Dec. 16, 6 p.m. and the adult choir will present ‘O Holy Night,’ Dec. 20, 10 a.m. Pastor: Tim Hisaw.