EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you have a Revival, Homecoming, a new pastor, a community outreach or a concert? The Baptist Message would love to share your church news with the rest of the state. It is very easy to do, just send in your information (who, what, where and when) to philip@baptistmessage.com or call 318.449.4345. To get your event in the paper, please submit your information three weeks prior to the event.
ON THE MOVE
Ben (wife Savana) Alderman is the new youth pastor at Barksdale Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Allen (wife Lindsay) Flood is the new youth pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, Shreveport.
David Venable is retiring as pastor of Westwood Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Joe Jenkins has retired as Pastor of Teche Baptist Church, Breaux Bridge.
Jake (wife Diana) Bondurant is the new pastor at Teche Baptist Church, Breaux Bridge.
Steve Jensen has resigned as pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church, Dubach.
HOMECOMING
Johnson Bayou Baptist Church, Cameron: 83rd Homecoming, June 16, 11 a.m. Speaker: J.P. Miles, pastor Choupique Baptist Church, Sulphur. A covered dish luncheon will follow the service. All present and former members are invited to attend. Pastor: Jack Gandy.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville: 146th Homecoming, June 24, 10 a.m. Speaker: David E. Hankins, LBC Executive Director. Special Music: Worship choir and orchestra. Please bring a large covered dish or dessert for a church-wide fellowship. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Pisgah Baptist Church, Forest Hill: 129th Homecoming, June 24 @ 10:30 a.m. with fellowship dinner to follow. Guest speaker: Mark Robinson. Musical guest: Lanny Larche. Pastor: Mike Schultz.
First Baptist Church, Gibsland: 132nd Anniversary/Homecoming, June 24, 10:30 a.m. A covered dish luncheon will follow the service. Speaker: Orvell Bryant. All former, new and prospective members are invited to attend. Pastor: Orvell Bryant.
New Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro: 100th Homecoming, June 24, 11 a.m. Special Music: Jimmy Coughran (M.D.) Dinner on the grounds will follow the service. The Church is located at 1271 New Zion Road, Winnsboro, LA. Pastor: Tommy Basco.
REVIVAL
Johnson Bayou Baptist Church, Cameron: Summer Revival, June 17-20, 7 p.m. nightly. Speakers: Speakers: Jack Gandy; Frank Walker, Pastor, FBC Carlyss; Dr. Phil Sigman, Pastor, Central Baptist Church, Port Arthur TX; Alan Weishampel, Pastor, East Ridge Baptist Church, Lake Charles; and Russ Mixon, Member, East Ridge Baptist Church. Music: Jack Gandy. Pastor: Jack Gandy.
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Mt. Hermon: Family Crusade, June 24-27. Evangelist: 2TALK42 Ministries. Pastor: Scott Spinks.
LAGNIAPPE
Terry Mims available for revivals and bible study for booking call 318.801.9140.
Fish Bayou Baptist Church, Winnsboro: Ben Waites in concert, June 17, 10 a.m. Pastor: Jim Goodman.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: Scot Cameron in concert, June 17, 6 p.m. Pastor: Steve Horn.
His Church, Pineville: Josh Blakesly & Sarah Kroger in concert, June 17, 7 p.m. Pastor: Steve Speer.
Philadelphia Baptist Church at Horseshoe Drive, Alexandria: Vacation Bible School, June 18-22, 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. A light meal will be served from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. You may pre-register online at pbcministry.com. Pastor: Clay Fuqua.
Occupy 2 Baptist Church, Pitkin: Vacation Bible School, June 18-22; 6-8 p.m. Pastor: Michael Crysel.
First Baptist Church, Jennings: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 18-22, ages (just completed): Pre-K 4-Kindergarten: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1st grade-6th grade: 8:30-2 p.m. Pastor: Jeff Cook.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 18-22, 9 a.m. – noon. Pastor: Michael Shamblin.
First Baptist Church, Westlake: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 18-22, 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. VBS is open to any and all kids (going to) K-6th grades. This year during VBS we will be collecting donations to help the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. Pastor: David Brewer.
Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop: Vacation Bible School, June 18–22, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pastor: Tim Post.
Clark Springs Baptist Church, Eros: Vacation Bible School, June 18–22, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Pastor: Jimmy Pison.
Indian Village Baptist Church, Kinder: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 18-22, 5-7:30 p.m. Pastor: Kevin Willis.
Providence Road Baptist Church, Shreveport: The Steel Magnolias in concert, June 23, 6 p.m. This is a free concert. Pastor: Darrell Dean.
Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Lisbon: Made by Grace in concert, June 24, 11 a.m. Pastor: Larry Sellers.
Open Door Fellowship, Coushatta: Time Lab Vacation Bible School, June 24-28, 6-8:30 p.m. travel back in time to witness epic events in history. We’ll meet Moses, Gideon, and Abraham as they point us to Jesus. VBS is for ages Pre-K through 6th grade. There will be a drawing each night for Scripture memorization prizes. Pastor: Steven McAbee.
First Baptist Church, Sulphur: Indian Village Baptist Church, Kinder: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 18-22, 5-7:30 p.m. Pastor: Kevin Willis.
Wilda Baptist Church, Boyce: Tribute Quartet in concert, June 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Joey Rudisill.
First Baptist Church, Sulphur: Vacation Bible School – Game On, June 24-June 28, 5:30-8 p.m. Pastor: Michael Linton.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 25–29, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Moss Bluff: Vacation Bible School, June 25-29, Pastor: Steve Bennett.
Woodlawn Baptist Church, Iowa: Vacation Bible School – Game On!, June 25-29, 6-8:30 p.m. Pastor: Richard Louviere.
Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: Art Camp, June 25-28, 9 a.m. –noon. This camp is for children who have completed first through fifth grades. For more information, contact Liz Sanderson at 318.396.5489. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe: Vacation Bible School, June 25–28, June 25–29, 8:30-11:20 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. VBS is for kids ages 4 – grade 5 are invited. Pastor: Kevin Stewart.
Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe: Vacation Bible School June 25–29 8 a.m. – noon. Pastor: William Smith.
