ON THE MOVE
Mike (wife Jessica) Fontenot is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Basile.
Marty Black has resigned as Director of Missions for the North Central Baptist Association to become the new pastor of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Tim Robinson is the new pastor at Victory Baptist Church, Walker.
Blake Hoffpauir is the new pastor at St. Landry Baptist Church.
Scott Mercer is the new camp director at Camp Living Waters, Loranger.
Bill (wife Kathleen) Lott is the new pastor at Ferry Lake Baptist Church.
Sklyar Hollis is the youth and children director at First Baptist Church Vivian.
Josh Cagle resigned as pastor at Red River Baptists Church, Benton.
Billy Pierce is the interim pastor at Red River Baptists Church, Benton.
HOMECOMING
Pisgah Baptist Church, Florien: Homecoming Celebration, July 30, no Sunday School, Worship Service 10:30 a.m.- noon. Potluck meal will follow the service. Speaker: Hoy Leach, former pastor. Pastor: C.M. Kelly.
First Baptist Church, Princeton: Homecoming Celebration, July 23, 10:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Bill Britt. Pastor: Darrell Cooper.
REVIVAL
First Baptist Church, Minden: Summer Revival Series, July 9-23. July 23 – Speaker: Chris Fleming. Worship Leaders: Jake & Rachel Chapman; July 30 – Speaker: James Preuett, Philippians Dramatization. Pastor: Leland Crawford.
Big Creek Baptist Association: The Olivet Discourse, The prophecy of Jesus about the end times, July 23-27 Sunday, 5 p.m. and Monday-Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong. Evangelist: Al Gist. Messages: July 23, The Disciples’ Questions; July 24, Eternal Security; July 25, The Olivet Discourse Parables; July 26, From the Abomination of Desolation to the Second Coming; July 27, The Judgement of Nations. There will be a study booklet available for purchase to go along with each message. DOM: Robert Daniels. Pastor: Trey Lewis.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: Revive – Rejoice and Refresh, July 24, 31, 6:30 p.m. Jerry Chaddick (July 24); Greater Vision (July 31). There will be no Sunday evening service prior to Monday’s events. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Pisgah Baptist Church, Florien: Revival, July 26-29, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Michael Courtney. Worship: Steve Slaten. Pastor: C.M. Kelly.
Sardis Baptist Church, Winnfield: Revival, July 28-30. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Pastor: Daniel Rogers.
New Hope Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Revival, July 30-August 2. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Hudey Beaubouef.
Little Flock Baptist Church, Many: Revival, August 6-9. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Ottis Branam.
LAGNIAPPE
DOM NEEDED: Following the resignation of Marty Black for a pastorate, the process has begun for a Director of Missions for North Central Baptist Association (Jackson and Winn parishes). The Office and Personnel Committee will accept résumés until August 21. They can be mailed to: North Central Baptist Association Office and Personnel Committee, P. O. Box 159, Jonesboro, LA 71251.
Killian First Baptist Church, Springfield: Southern Gospel group Crosby Lane in concert, July 21, 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Don McClellan.
Grace Community Fellowship, Chauvin: Mission Family Night, July 21; meet, greet, eat, 6 p.m.; Worship, 7 p.m. Please bring a covered dish to share.
Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell: Family Fest Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Pastor: Arron McGuffee.
Clarion Baptist Church, Bossier City: Ladies Fellowship/luncheon, July 22, Continental breakfast, 9 a.m. and lunch will be provided. Speaker: Bridgett Brown, Caddo Executive Master Teacher. Special Music: Jamie Huguet. There will be no childcare. RSVP Jackie Marino by text or calling 318.678.3586. Pastor: Sam Marino.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Tribute Quartet in Concert, July 23, 6 p.m. Pastor: Terry Young.
Southside Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Southern Gospel group Crosby Lane in concert, July 23, 6 p.m. A love offering will be received. Pastor: Don Hoy.
Evergreen Baptist Church, Bernice: Sanctuary Quartet in concert, July 23, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Wayne Sistrunk.
Trinity Baptist Church, Hammond: HIS KIDS Day Camp for those with special needs, ages 10 – 25, July 24 – July 28, 9 a.m. – noon. Cost: Free. You’re invited to the ultimate pep rally! Come out and join the fun as campers will learn about VICTORY through courage, obedience, faith, unity, and Jesus. Please complete the registration form on our website www.pumpkincenter.org. For more information, call the church office at 225.294.5536 or Christie Williamson, Camp Director, at 985.320.1091. The church is located at 42062 Pumpkin Center Road in Hammond. Pastor: Derek Wall.
Friendship Youth Camp 2017: Walk in the Spirit, July 28-30, starts Friday at 9 a.m. and ends Sunday, 2 p.m. Speaker: Tim Atkins, camp pastor. Worship: Ode’. Special Musical Guest: Hannah Bass. This camp offers great preaching, Bible study, uplifting music and awesome games – outdoor laser tag. For more information, call cam director Moses Rudd at 318.548.3144 or 318.548.5495.
First Baptist Church, Haughton: Disaster Relief Training for Feeding Teams, Mudout Teams, and Chainsaw Teams, July 28-29; July 28, at 5:30 p.m., Liz Landers will be training the feeding teams. Supper will be provided. On July 29, registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and mudout and chainsaw training will start at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. Marvin Leleux will lead the mud-out training and Toby Wilemon will head up the chainsaw training. If you would like to be trained to help people in their time of need, register online at rollinghillsministries.com/disaster-relief-training or call 318.251.0065. Pastor: Gevan Spinney.
First Baptist Church, Port Barre: South Louisiana Youth Rally 2017, July 29, 5-8 p.m. There will be great preaching, special singing, prize giveaways and a pizza party. Speakers: Benji Richard and Kyle Vidrine. Pastor: Benji Richard.
New Hope Baptist, Choudrant: The Foto Sisters in concert, July 30, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dwayne Monk.
n Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: Big Daddy Weave in Concert, Aug. 1, Cost: general admission $22. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
Watson Baptist Church, Watson: A Celebration of Gaither music, August 6, 4 p.m. Performed by the Watson Baptist Church adult choir. Pastor: John Pemberton.
Haile Baptist Church, Marion: Sanctuary Quartet in concert, August 6, 11 a.m. Pastor: Michael Murray.
Bluff Creek Baptist Church, Clinton: The Foto Sisters in concert, August 6, 6 p.m. Pastor: Cole Permenter.
First Baptist Church, Covington: ReGroup Conference 2017, August 12, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Doors open for Registration at 8:30 am (note, the building will open to Exhibitors at 7:00 am for set-up). Speaker: Sam Rainer. Worship: The Museum. The ReGroup breakouts also offer lay leaders and pastors access to gifted, Kingdom trailblazers covering key ministry opportunities and issues. Register online at http://louisianabaptists.org/regroup2017. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: ReGroup Conference 2017, August 12, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Doors open for Registration at 8:30 am (note, the building will open to Exhibitors at 7:00 am for set-up). Speaker: Roy O. Martin. Worship: Meredith Andrews. The ReGroup breakouts also offer lay leaders and pastors access to gifted, Kingdom trailblazers covering key ministry opportunities and issues. Register online at http://louisianabaptists.org/regroup2017. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Temple Baptist Church, Ruston: PreTeen Invasion – North, August 19, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. This is for all new 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Cost: $35 by July 21st (tshirt included); $35 after July 22nd, no tshirt included. Speaker: Terry Young, pastor of Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City. Worship: Cypress Worship Band. Pastor: Reggie Bridges.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: PreTeen Invasion – South, August 26, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. This is for all new 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Cost: $35 by July 21st (tshirt included); $35 after July 22nd, no tshirt included. Speaker: Terry Young, pastor of Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City. Worship: Cypress Worship Band. Pastor: Steve Horn.
