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Louisiana Notables

October 31, 2016

ON THE MOVE

Kirk, wife Natalie, Maxey is the new pastor at Bentley Baptist Church.

Trey McGuire is the new associate pastor at Freedom Church, Bossier City.

Scott Teutsch is the new pastor at Plain Dealing Baptist Church, Plain Dealing.

Randy (wife Chelby) Ziegler is the new youth minister at Barksdale Baptist Church, Bossier City.

Silas (wife Lauren) Cross is the new pastor at Simpson Baptist Church, Simpson.

Dustin Walters is the new youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell.

Maudie Manzano is the new worship minister at Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell.

Thomas Simmons is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Gramercy.

HOMECOMING

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Arcadia: Homecoming, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m. with lunch to follow after the service. Speaker: Don Woodard. Pastor: Bob Jameson.

Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport: 90th Homecoming, Nov. 13, 10:50 a.m. Speaker: John Lary. Former music director Price Harris and former Pastor Step Martin also will have spots in the service.  Music: Calvary’s adult and children’s choir. Lunch, which will also serve as the Church’s Thanksgiving dinner, will follow the service. At the conclusion of the meal 90 food baskets will be delivered to families in the community. Shreveport’s mayor Ollie Tyler wiill be on hand to present a proclamation designating Sunday as Calvary Baptist Sunday in Shreveport. There will be a timeline with pictures and artifacts all through the foyer and gym where the meal will be. Pastor: John Lary.

Eastside Baptist Church, Rayville: Homecoming, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Music: The Sanctuary Quartet. Pastor: Kris Crawford.

REVIVAL

Dunn Baptist Church, Delhi; Revival, Nov. 6-8, Sunday Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Monday Nov. 7 & Tuesday Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: J.T. Strong. Music: Sunday, Sanctuary Quartet, Monday,  Ben Waites, Tuesday, Southern Revelation.  Pastor: Bernard Duchesne, Jr.

First Baptist Church, Krotz Springs: Revival, Nov. 6-9, Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 7 p.m. There will be dinner on the grounds following the morning service on Sunday. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Music: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Chad Bolfa.

First Baptist Church, Larose: Revival, Nov. 13-16, Sunday, 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Music: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Gary Handberry.

Trinity    Baptist  Church, Jena: Harvest Sunday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Speaker: Bill Britt. Pastor: Mike Russell.

LAGNIAPPE

Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Harvest Party: A family celebration (sponsored by the Children’s Ministry Team), Nov. 6, 5 p.m. There will be a bonfire, food, candy, a movie, pumpkin patch and more. Bring your lawn chairs.

Alto Baptist Church, Alto: “Pray for America Sunday” commemoration, Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m. community-wide prayer breakfast; 10:30 a.m., worship service. The service will include prayers, testimonies, patriotic music, and a message by the pastor.  The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Department deputies and families will be honored as special guests in the prayer breakfast and worship service as a part of the church’s Adopt-A-Cop Ministry.   All families and friends are encouraged to join the Alto congregation as they pray for America. Pastor: Alan Miller,

Satsuma Baptist Church, Livingston: Arise, Shine Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Pastor: Brad Delaughter.

First Baptist Church, Pineville: First@First Business Leader Luncheon, Nov. 7, noon. Speaker: Dennis Dunn, Louisiana College football coach. Cost: $10 and you may pay at the door. Please RSVP to Melinda Langford (mlangford@fbcpineville.net. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.

Walker Baptist Church, Walker: International Mission Study, Nov. 12, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pastor: Richard Blue.

First Baptist Church, Ruston: Community wide services, Nov. 13, 6 p.m. Pastor: Chris Craig.

The Bayou Church, Lafayette: Annual Chili/Gumbo Cook-off, Nov. 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: Free. The cook-off will bring awareness to Operation Christmas Child. Along with great chili and gumbo to taste at each tent, there will be live music, fun jumps, and more for your whole family to enjoy. Make sure to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and friends. Pastor: Mike Walker.

Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Hunting and Fishing Expo, Nov. 15, Doors open at 5 p.m., Dinner at 6 p.m. and speaker starts at 7 p.m. Speaker: Jimmy Houston, professional bass fisherman. Tables are for sale in the Activities Ministry office. Tables for this event seat 8 people. Cost: Silver tables, $300; Bronze, $150 per table. Tickets include food & entertainment. For more information, contact Darin at dworthington@tbclc.org.

Judson Baptist Retreat Center, St. Francisville: Adult Fish Fry, Nov. 15, registration 9:30 – 10 a.m.; music, 10 a.m.; lunch will follow. After lunch, there will be a prayer walk or prayer driv3 at JBRC. Cost: $10 per person. Music: Roy Wilson. Call 225.634.7225 by Nov. 10 to reserve your place.

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