Compiled by Joanne Brechtel
COMINGS AND GOINGS
Jay Avance, Jr., new as pastor First Baptist, Baker.
Charles Malone, new as pastor of First Baptist, Bernice from Mt. Zion Baptist, Independence, Miss.
Jack Bell, new as pastor of First Baptist, Hornbeck.
NEEDED
Full-time pastor at First Baptist, Boyce; send resume to First Baptist Church, PO Box 278, Boyce LA 71409 or call Randy Bond 318.793.8857.
DEATHS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Charles Landrum Salley, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 7. He was Director of the Library and Adjunct Professor of History and Philosophy at Louisiana College and a pastor at First Baptist, Kentwood. He is survived by his wife, Nell, and two daughters.
AVAILABLE
KENNER – Ken Russell available for interim or supply worship leader; call 504.491.8335 or emailkrussell5@cox.net.
REVIVALS
BOYCE – St. Clair Baptist: Sunday, Feb. 28 through Wednesday, March 3; Gibbie McMillan, speaker; Kingdom Bound Quartet, music; Patrick Willis, pastor.
HOUMA – First Baptist: Share the Peace of Jesus Evangelism Rally and Children’s Rally 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21; Wayne Jenkins, speaker; Jim Chester, children’s evangelist; First Praise, music; Steve Folmar, pastor.
BOURG – Bourg Baptist: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22-23; Celebration service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24; Bill Robertson, speaker.
RUSTON – Calvary Baptist: Close Encounter Revival 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 22-24; David Uth, evangelist; Bill Reid, pastor.
ASSOCIATION EVENTS
THIBODAUX – University Baptist: Bayou Baptist Association “Youth Ministry for a New Decade” Conference 7 p.m. Monday, March 8; Allen Jackson, speaker; Joe Arnold, director of missions.
FARMERVILLE – First Baptist: Concord-Union Association On Mission Celebration Missions Fair 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26.
FARMERVILLE – Farmerville Recreation Center: Concord-Union Association 5th Annual Hunters for Christ Sportsman’s Banquet and fundraiser for Randy White and Xtreme Missionary Adventures 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; tickets $20 adults and teens; $10 children 12 and under.
FARMERVILLE – First Baptist: Concord-Union Association Small Church Choir Festival 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22.
RUSTON – First Baptist: Concord-Union Association Small Church Choir Festival 7 p.m. Monday, March 1.
MORGAN CITY – Bayou Vista Baptist: Gulf Coast Association Evangelism Rally 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21; Bert Langley, director of missions.
CHURCH EVENTS
GRAND CANE – Grand Cane Baptist: Down East Boys in concert 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.
RACELAND – First Baptist: Women’s Bible Conference hosted by Emmanuel Baptist, Ruston Friday and Saturday, March 5-6; Randy Beaugeois, pastor.
WEST MONROE – Highland Baptist: Youth Friendship Banquet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; Gordon Dean, pastor.
BOSSIER CITY – Elm Grove Baptist: Senior Adult Fellowship 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20; Children’s Fun Day 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; Brian Prucey, pastor.
FERRIDAY – Ridgecrest Baptist: Women’s Conference 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; no registration fee; lunch and door prizes, nursery provided for children through 6 years old; “Peanut Butter and Jelly,” speakers; Preston Holder, pastor.
WALKER – Walker Baptist: Annual Women’s Weekend Conference 5 p.m. Friday, March 5 and 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6; Cindi Wood, speaker; Richard Blue, pastor.
STERLINGTON – Paron Baptist: Marriage Enrichment Weekend Seminar for couples Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20; Steve and Debbie Wilson, speakers; $30 per person; $50 per couple; call 318.245.4673 for information.
THIBODAUX – University Baptist: Marriage Enrichment Weekend Seminar for couples 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 26; 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; Steve and Debbie Wilson, speakers; $50 per couple; call 985.446.5818 for information.
FRIERSON – Frierson Baptist: 5th Annual Wild Game Dinner 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; John Odum, speaker; Lynn Mitchell, pastor.
BALL – Paradise Baptist: Brothers Redeemed in concert; 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; love offering; Farrell McMorris, pastor.
BERNICE – Pisgah Baptist: “No Boom-Boom Without the Bling-Bling” True Love Waits Weekend Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20.
SIMPSON – Simpson Baptist: Game Night 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; Ice Cream Fellowship, Sunday, Feb. 28 following evening service; Jeremy Blocker, pastor.
SLIDELL – Grace Memorial Baptist: Women of Grace Annual Tea 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6; tickets $10.
PINEVILLE – First Baptist: Author Kenneth Hemphill speaking 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21; Stewart Holloway, pastor.
RUSTON – Calvary Baptist: Father & Daughter Banquet 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; tickets $10; Down East Boys in concert 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28; Bill Reid, pastor.
ZWOLLE – First Baptist: Senior Adult Appreciation Banquet Sunday, Feb. 21 following morning worship; “Sewing” Seeds of Love mission project 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; Brett Campbell, pastor.
MORGAN CITY – Mulberry Baptist: Deacon’s Widow/Widower Banquet 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; Women’s Gathering 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6; Steve Graves, pastor.
DRY PRONG – New Prospect Baptist: Missions Banquet 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27.
RUSTON – Temple Baptist: Young at Heart Luncheon 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; Clarence Powell, speaker; Guys and Girls Retreat Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27; Rick Byargeon, pastor.
HAUGHTON – First Baptist: Father/Daughter Brunch 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; tickets $5; Gevan Spinney, pastor.
MINDEN – First Baptist: Senior Adult trip to Shreveport Little Theater for “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; One Day Witnessing Clinic 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23; Keith Manuel, speaker; Creative Writing Seminar 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 and March 4; cost $5.
GREENWELL SPRINGS – Greenwell Springs Baptist: “Delight Yourself in the Lord” Women’s Conference; 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; cost $25; Phyllis Elvington, speaker; Dennis Terry, pastor.
LAKE CHARLES – Sale Street Baptist: Family Gumbo 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27; Missions Banquet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3; missionary speakers.
ALEXANDRIA – Parkview Baptist: A Heart for Christ Banquet 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; $10 per person; David Shaw, pastor.
TIOGA – Tioga First Baptist: Wild Beast Feast Men’s Wild Game Supper 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26; Tim Hisaw, pastor.
DEVILLE – Philadelphia Baptist: Mothers of Preschoolers events 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23; Upward Award Ceremony 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28; Jim Chester, Illusionist; Philip Robertson, pastor.
WINNSBORO – First Baptist: World Vision 30-Hour Famine Weekend Friday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 28.