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Deadline - Register to vote in person, by mail, or at OMV Office: May 27.

Deadline - Register to vote via GeauxVote: June 6.

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Deadline - Request absentee ballot: June 23, 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters).

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Louisiana Notables

February 3, 2017

ON THE MOVE

Jeff (wife Andrea) Tinsley is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Haynesville.

Marty (wife Joy) Williams is the new associate pastor at First Baptist Church, Zwolle.

Marvin  (wife Dianne) Cooper is the new pastor at Bethany Baptist Church, Bethany.

Billy Flowers is the new pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Vivian.

Kevin Kellow is the new youth minister at Ferry Lake Baptist Church, Oil City.

Blade Foster is the new youth minister at First Baptist Church, Oil City.

Jason Harp is interim pastor at Brookwood Baptist Church, Shreveport.

Bill Stroud resigned as pastor at Caddo Prairie Baptist Church, Hosston.

Wayne Dubose is the interim pastor at Trinity Heights Baptist Church, Shreveport.

Bob Heustess retired January 31 after serving 46 years as pastor at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Slidell.

Dennis Hackler is the new pastor at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop.

HOMECOMING

Trinity Baptist Church, Natchitoches:  65th Anniversary, Feb. 19th, 10:30 a.m. Lunch and concert will follow the service. Friends and families are invited to attend. Speaker: Wayne Bridges. Music: Bob Adams. Pastor: Josh Currie.

REVIVAL

Wilda Baptist Church, Gardener: Revival, Feb. 8-12. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Special Music: Kelly Longoria. Pastor: Joey Rudisill.

Bethel Baptist Church, Livingston: Comunitywide Revival, Feb. 12-15, 6:30 p.m. nightly. Speaker: Herb Reavis. Special Music: Mackey Willis Family. Pastor: Charles Ellzey.

First Baptist Church, Waterproof: Revival, Feb. 19-22 Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Larry Walters.

Martin Baptist Church, Coushatta: Harvest Sunday, February 19, 11 a.m. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor:  Richard Kaufman.

Cecilia Baptist Church, Cecilia: Revival, Feb. 19-22, Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Special Music: Kelly Longoria. Pastor: Peter Vidrine.

North Central Baptist Church, Delhi: Family Crusade with 2Talk42 Ministries,  Feb. 19-22. The Sunday service will begin at 5 p.m with the Monday through Wednesday services at 6:30 p.m. The group shares the Gospel thru ventriloquism and puppetry. Puppeteers: Brian & Vicki Cockerham.

LAGNIAPPE

First Baptist Church, Tioga: Men’s Beastfeast, Feb. 10, 6 p.m. Bring your favorite wild game, a side dish, or a dessert. Pastor: Tim Hisaw.

The Lord’s Church, Kentwood: University of Equipping presents a Biblical view of Human Identity: Who has the authority to choose gender? Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Speaker: Hal Stewart. Cost: Free with donations being accepted at the door. Pastor: Don Meadows.

Blanchard Baptist Church, Blanchard: Does Evil Disprove God? A discussion on the problem of evil, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. Speaker: Mikel Del Rosario. There will be a Q&A afterwards. Cost: Free. Pastor: Doug Allen

Louisiana Church, Abita Springs: Gumbo Cookoff, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the upcoming Issacs’ Concert. For information on entering your gumbo call Amy Keene at 985.373.7387. It is free to the public. Desserts, drinks, and horse rides will be provided.  Pastor: Jerel Keene

First Baptist Church, Pontchatoula: Evening concert with The Foto Sisters, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Pastor: David Cranford.

First Baptist Church, Ruston: Ted DiBiase, WWE Hall Of Fame professional wrestler, will give his testimony, Feb. 12, 8:45 & 11 a.m. Pastor: Chris Craig.

Longview Baptist Church, Deville: 2Talk42 Ministries presents sharing the Gospel thru ventriloquism and puppetry, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. Puppeteers: Brian & Vicki Cockerham. Pastor: Robby Poole.

First Baptist Church, Jonesville: Associational Men’s Conference Fish Fry, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. Speaker: Paul Carter. Special Music: Harrigall Family. Pastor: Todd Whittington.

First Baptist Church, Hornbeck: 28th Annual Wild Game Feast, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. Speaker: Chuck McAlister. Pastor: Jack Bell.

Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs: The Art of Marriage, Feb. 17-18, Friday, 6-9:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. There are six sessions in total. Cost: $50 (Includes Study Materials and Refreshment both days).

First Baptist Church, Slaughter: WeRCalled in concert, Feb. 19, Pastor: Basil Wicker.

Bayou Vista Baptist church, Morgan City: Chili Cook-Off, Feb, 19, 7 p.m. Pastor: Steven Kelly.

First Baptist Church, Evangeline: WeRCalled in concert, Feb. 22, 6 p.m.  Associational Women’s Conference, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Speaker: Julie Beckley. Pastor: Rod LeJeune.

Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: The Jim Brady Trio in concert, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. For more information, call 318.613.6505 or 318.443.5555. A love offering will be taken. Pastor: David Newton.

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