Compiled by Joanne Brechtel
COMINGS & GOINGS
John Hebert, new as interim/transition pastor Sale Street Baptist, Lake Charles.
Louis Charrier resigns New Hope Baptist, Jennings going to First Baptist, Cecelia.
Marcelle Ronquill, Jr., new as pastor Brownville Baptist, West Monroe.
Brian McAllister, new as pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist, Farmerville.
Bryant Shaver, new as pastor of Fairbanks Baptist, Fairbanks.
Alan Miller resigns as senior pastor of First Baptist, Monroe.
Phillip Carroll, new as minister of youth and music at Temple Baptist, Springhill.
First Baptist, Woodworth, merges with Calvary Baptist, Alexandria.
NEEDED
Pastor at Carroll Baptist, Walker; send resumes to Pastor Search Team, PO Box 222, Walker LA 70785 before May 31.
Full-time pastor at Foster Road Baptist, Baton Rouge; send resume to Foster Road Baptist Church, Attention: Pastor Search Committee; 11333 Foster Road, Baton Rouge LA 70811.
Part-time music minister at New Sarepta Baptist, Sarepta; call 318.847.4520.
Northeast Association: Pastor at College Place Baptist, Monroe.
Morehouse Association: Pastor at Bethel Baptist, Bastrop; First Baptist, Collinston.
Carey Association: Pastors at Boulevard Baptist, Lake Charles; First Baptist, Cameron, New Hope Baptist, DeQuincy; Sale Street Baptist, Lake Charles; Woodlawn Baptist, Iowa.
Bayou Baptist Association: Pastors at Christ Baptist, Houma; Little Caillou, Chauvin; South Lafourche, Cut Off.
Male summer intern at First Baptist, Homer for youth and children’s ministry during June and July; call 318.927.3596 or email christinasebastian@msn.com.
DEATHS
WISNER – Milton Williams, 85, former director of missions of Deer Creek, Richland and Caldwell Baptist Associations, died March 31. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and son.
AVAILABLE
Alan Miller available for full-time transitional pastoring and preaching; call 318.334.7777.
Rowdy Daigle available for interim pastor or supply; call 337.247.5168 or email daigle0111@gmail.com.
HOMECOMINGS
DENHAM SPRINGS – Hebron Baptist: Day of Worship and Celebration 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2; guest missionary speaker; dinner on the grounds; Joe Alain, pastor.
REVIVALS
JENA – Midway Baptist: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2; 7 p.m. Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5; Bill Robertson, evangelist; Franklin Family, music.
BALL – First Baptist: 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2; 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5; Dennis Rehders, evangelist; special music nightly; Mike Hedrick, pastor.
MONROE – Emmanuel Baptist: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2; 7 p.m. Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5; Jerry Reed, evangelist; James Liner, music; Terry Mims, pastor.
BOGALUSA – Palestine Baptist: Sunday, May 2; 7 p.m. Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5; Joe Aulds, evangelist; Frederick Brumfield, pastor.
MORGAN CITY – First Baptist: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 9; 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, May 10 through Wednesday, May 12; Nathan Rush, pastor.
COVINGTON – New Zion Baptist: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2; 7 p.m. Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5; Ed Knox, evangelist; Johnathan Elrod, worship leader.
HEFLIN – First Friday Camp Meeting; Jack Daniels Ministries 6 p.m. Friday, May 7.
HOMER – Pleasure Point Baptist: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2; 6 p.m. Monday, May 3 through Thursday, May 6; Al Gist, evangelist; Mevelene Clark, music; David Peterson, pastor.
ASSOCIATION EVENTS
KENTWOOD – Two Rivers Baptist Association: Four Wheeler Trail Ride 4 Wheels 4 Him at New Zion Baptist 8 a.m. Saturday, May 8; cost $6; Hunter Erwin in concert, lunch included.
AMITE – Eastern Louisiana Baptist Association: Missions Fair at Amite Baptist 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1; visiting missionaries and parade of flags.
ZWOLLE – North Sabine Association: Vacation Bible School Clinic at First Baptist: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1.
CHURCH EVENTS
SHREVEPORT – North Shreve Baptist and Northwood Baptist: Combined Church Worship and Praise Celebration featuring “David’s Song” gospel group 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2; Roy W Davis, North Shreve pastor; Brent Shoalmire, Northwood Baptist pastor.
RUSTON – Temple Baptist: Annual Bake Sale Fundraiser for CentriKid children’s camp Sunday, May 2; Mother/Son Event 10 a.m. Saturday, May 1; Trip to Gaither Homecoming Tour Friday, May 7; Outdoorsmen crawfish expedition Saturday, May 8; Rick Byargeon, pastor.
SHREVEPORT – Kingston Road Baptist: Senior Adult Day 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2; lunch following service; Trey Lewis, pastor.
PORT ALLEN – Sharon Baptist: National Day of Prayer community observance 10 a.m. Thursday, May 6; Shawn Ostoj, pastor.
BETHANY – Camp Bethany: MAY-HIM 2010 Senior Adult Choir Festival and Picnic; Tuesday, May 11; cost $9.
HAUGHTON – First Baptist: “An Evening Just for Ladies” banquet 6 p.m. Friday, May 7; Gevan Spinney, pastor.
SLIDELL – Calvary Baptist: Senior Adult Day Senior choir and luncheon Sunday, May 2; Mother’s Tea, Saturday May 8; Charles Starnes, pastor.
BLANCHARD – First Baptist: Big Bass Tournament Saturday, May 1; call 318.929.4707 for information; Billy Crosby, interim pastor.
MINDEN – First Baptist: Arts and Crafts Show and Sale 9 a.m. Saturday, May 1.
ZACHARY – First Baptist: “Under God’s Sea in 3D” Children’s Choir presentation; 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2; Reggie Bridges, pastor.
ZWOLLE – First Baptist: Mother’s Day Breakfast given by men of the church Sunday, May 9; Brett Campbell, pastor.
WEST MONROE – Highland Baptist: “Under God’s Sea in 3D” Children’s Choir musical; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16; Gordon Dean, pastor.
ALEXANDRIA – Baptist Temple: Ice Cream Fellowship Youth Fundraiser 7 p.m. Sunday, May 2; James Sample, pastor.
MINDEN – First Baptist: May Day Fest Arts and Crafts Show and Sale 9 a.m. Saturday, May 1.
BOGALUSA – Memorial Baptist: Annual Yard Sale Saturday, May 15.
BALL – Gateway Baptist: Prodigal Child Support Group 12-week study; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 9; call Lynn Buquoi at 318.640.1792 or email lynnhumbug@yahoo.com for information.
WEST MONROE – Fair Park Baptist: DMA 10 a.m. Thursday, May 13; Brenda Petrus, speaker; Waymond Warren, pastor.
FERRIDAY – First Baptist: Contemporary Worship 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1; Chase Weeks, speaker; Buck Quin, worship leader; Wayne Gray, pastor.
WALKER – Judson Baptist: Spring Banquet 6 p.m. Saturday, May 15.
NEW IBERIA – Highland Baptist: ABRO and Brazil Mission Golf Tournament at Sugar Oaks Golf Club; 8 a.m. Saturday, May 1; $75 per person; call 337.365.5471 for information; David Denton, pastor.
NEW IBERIA – Highland Baptist: Seminar Series “Learning to Communicate Effectively and Resolve Conflicts” Thursday, May 6; Dudley Bienvenu, speaker; David Denton, pastor.
Each year the Baptist Message lists the dates of all the Vacation Bible Schools we know of. This year’s June’s VBS’s will be listed in the May 27 issue; July’s in the June 24 issue; and August’s in the July 22 issue. Please send in the following information:
Church name • City • Dates Email this information to joanne@baptistmessage.com
A listing of all the VBS reports we receive is to appear in the Sept. 2 issue. Please note: It is necessary to send the Baptist Message this information separately from what you send in to LBC. The Baptist Message information needs to include:
Church name • City • Association • Pastor’s Name • VBS director’s name • Curriculum used • Number of students • Number of workers • Offering amount • Offering designation • Additional information/comments Email this information to joanne@baptistmessage.com