“Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made BAPTIST us, and we are TO REPORT A NEWS ITEM his[a]; we are his OR BUY AN AD people ...” CALL 800.376.7728 OR 318.442.7728 – Psalm 100:3 (NIV) MessageNewsjournal for Louisiana Baptists Helping Louisiana Baptists impact the world for Christ Volume 133 l Issue No. 7 www.baptistmessage.com April 5, 2018 Executive Committee’s Page resigns over ‘personal failing’ By Staff (March 27) in behalf of the EC’s stand, bring great sorrow. I have shared with the Executive Com- Baptist Message officers noting the circumstances of Page’s resignation: mittee officers what Dr. Page NASHVILLE (BP) — Frank “Last evening, the officers of shared with me, including Dr. S. Page has resigned as president the Southern Baptist Convention Page’s repentance and deep regret and chief executive officer of the Executive Committee met via that his actions have caused pain Southern Baptist Convention’s phone conference with Dr. Frank for others. Executive Committee, effective Page during which he announced “My heart is broken for Dr. March 27 over what is described his plans for retirement. Today, I Page, his family and everyone as “a morally inappropriate rela- spoke with Dr. Page and learned affected,” Rummage, senior pastor tionship in the recent past.” that his retirement announcement of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in photo Florida pastor Stephen Rum- was precipitated by a morally Brandon, Fla., stated. “I believe Frank S. Page resigned as president and chief executive of- mage, chairman of the Executive inappropriate relationship in the I speak for the entire Executive ficer of the SBC’s Executive Committee, March 27 over “a Committee, released a 300-word recent past. morally inappropriate relationship in the recent past.” statement Tuesday afternoon “This news will, we under- See PAGE on 2 LBC pastors, presidents endorse 54th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Ken Hemphill for SBC president By Will Hall lengthy record of coopera- Message Editor tion at all levels in SBC life as most consistent with what ALEXANDRIA (LBM) – SBC leaders should personify. A growing list of Louisiana Some referred to his Baptist pastors, including extensive executive experi- the present and a number ence with the SBC as the key of former presidents of the qualification in these times of Convention, have announced turmoil within the Conven- their support of Ken Hemphill tion. as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. ENDORSEMENT STATEMENTS The information found on KenHemphill2018.com Steve Horn said Hemp- includes strong statements hill’s Cooperative Program extolling Hemphill’s theol- record “resonates best with ogy as best representing the me.” Horn is pastor of the consensus beliefs of Southern First Baptist Church in La- Baptists, and describing his fayette, and served as LBC president from 2014-2015. “I am excited he is on record as saying, ‘The tradi- tional cooperative means of giving should be the default method of giving, receiving the majority of each church’s mission dollars,” Horn contin- ued. “Mission trips and spe- cial initiatives that a church wants to fund should be above and beyond the normal means of supporting our seminaries and mission agencies.” “This is what separates us as being Southern Baptists,” he added. “Our commonly Dennis Patrick photos held theology makes us “Bap- More than 1,400 attended the 2018 Louisiana Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Baton Rouge to join Gov. John tists” or more precisely “Con- Bel Edwards in prayer (top left photo), hear Lauren Daigle sing (top middle photo) and Reese Kauffman (top servative, biblical Baptists.” right photo) share about leadership. Kauffman, who is president of the international interdenominational Child Evangelism Fellowship, also reminded all in attendance that God has commanded everyone to pray for those See ENDORSEMENTS on 6 in authority. 2 SBC News will recognize and trust. To ment from active ministry, building relationships with those ends, in keeping with effective immediately. As a 42 state and regional Baptist Page from page one our Executive Committee by- result of a personal failing, I conventions and 47,000-plus laws, we will be working on have embarrassed my fam- Southern Baptist churches in Committee in saying that “I call upon all Southern a plan to provide for interim ily, my Lord, myself, and the all 50 states. we are committed to provide Baptists to pray for every- transition in the wake of Dr. Kingdom. Out of a desire to Page was the 2006-2008 them the spiritual one involved in a Page’s immediate departure protect my family and those president of the SBC, elected and emotional situation like this, and also to conduct a search I have hurt, I initially an- to the post as pastor of First support they need and especially for the next president and nounced my retirement ear- Baptist Church in Taylors, in the coming for Dr. and Mrs. CEO of the SBC Executive lier today without a complete S.C. Before being elected days. We also Page. Please pray Committee. I am personally explanation. However, after as Executive Committee recognize the for the Southern counting on the prayers of further wrestling with my president in 2010, Page was stewardship we Baptist Conven- Southern Baptists, as I know personal indiscretion, it be- serving as vice president of owe Southern tion and all that are all who serve on our SBC came apparent to me that this evangelization for the North Baptists and the is entrusted to the Executive Committee.” situation must be acknowl- American Mission Board, watching world Executive Com- Page released a statement edged in a more forthright from 2009-2010. to communicate mittee. as well Tuesday afternoon: manner. It is my most earnest Among the hallmarks with truth and Frank Page “As offi cers, “It is with deep regret that desire in the days to come of Page’s eight years as EC candor and to we are committed I tender my resignation from to rebuild the fabric of trust president have been strong honor the Lord in our actions to provide leadership that the the SBC Executive Commit- with my wife and daughters, calls for personal evangelism, and decisions. Southern Baptist Convention tee and announce my retire- those who know me best and support for the Cooperative love me most.” Program channel of Southern Page, 65, as EC presi- Baptist missions and min- dent, has held a key role in istry support, and inclusion coordinating the work of the of numerous ethnic groups, SBC’s national ministries, women, young leaders and encompassing two mission small-church pastors in the boards, six seminaries and life of the convention. other entities, overseeing a The Pages have two Cooperative Program budget daughters, Laura and Allison; of nearly $200 million yearly. a third daughter, Melissa, Page’s work also included died in 2009.

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APRIL 5, 2018 l WWW.BAPTISTMESSAGE.COM l LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE Louisiana News 3 LC President Rick Brewer endorses Ken Hemphill By Staff Brewer joked, “but he played more. what we do here. There is a as president of our South- “But because of the sup- belief [by the LBC] in our ern Baptist Convention, if Baptist Message football at Wake Forest Uni- versity. port of our Convention, the mission of preparing gradu- elected by those who attend PINEVILLE (LBM) — “It just so happened, many leadership of our pastors, the ates and transforming lives. the annual meeting in Dallas Ken Hemphill, candidate for years ago in another lifetime, leadership of (LBC Executive “Our Baptist family sees in June, because I know of president of the Southern I served a church where Ken Director) Dr. David Hankins, us as family members, and his commitment to the local Baptist Convention, spoke had been the fi rst intern of we are able to keep the price a partner in the Great Com- church, to local associations, during the Mark Corts, Brewer shared, down,” he underscored. “But mission,” Brewer observed. to state conventions, and to weekly chapel “and Mark you see, fundamentally there “I am just thrilled that Dr. the Cooperative Program – service, March always talked is a belief [by the LBC] in Hemphill is willing to serve he’s got my vote! 27, encourag- about Ken. I ing students knew it was to to be available encourage us as instruments to be like Ken, Protection for Your Church to advance and so I am Christ’s king- still trying. dom. After- “Maybe I’ll ward, he spent get there one time talking day,” Brewer with groups said laugh- informally ingly. and answering “Dr. Hemp- questions. hill works with Prior to one of our the chapel LC President Rick Brewer great Baptist message, LC schools in Property • Vehicle President Rick Lori Ardoin South Carolina Paul D. Stewart Brewer introduced Hemp- -- North Greenville Univer- [email protected] Liability • Workers’ Comp hill, emphasizing Hemphill’s sity -- where he serves in a passion for the Cooperative tremendous strategic role for 318.442.0269 911 4th St., Alexandria • spenglerstewart.com Program, which helps reduce them,” Brewer continued. tuition costs for students “Many of you may know attending the state’s only that we are supported by our Baptist college, and endorsing Baptist family. I try to remind Hemphill for SBC president. you often of that – about “Dr Hemphill has pastored Louisiana Baptists’ support some great churches,” he con- for LC,” he said. “We are tinued. “He’s been in ministry the only Baptist college in over 40 years. He earned sem- Louisiana. We have placed on inary degrees from Southern your statements, so that every Seminary [master of divinity, time you see a bill, you’ll CONFERENCE 1 SAMUEL 14:6 doctor of divinity], then he read ‘through the generous went on to Cambridge, a little support of Louisiana Baptists school ‘across the pond,’ to and the Cooperative Program, A FREE Conference for Bi-Vocational and Smaller get his Ph.D. Louisiana College has main- Membership Church Ministers “He’s served the Conven- tained its status as one of the tion in tremendous ways most affordable private col- – including as president of leges by reducing your annual APRIL 20-21, 2018 • NOBTS one of our seminaries -- and tuition and fees by approxi- he’s written over 45 books,” mately 3,000 dollars.’” he added. “But my ‘claim “I know many of you to fame’ about Ken is that borrow. You have grants. he was an awesome football You have scholarships. You player at Wake Forest Univer- stretch. And you work extra sity. jobs to pay your part of the “I don’t know he’s as awe- tuition,” he acknowledged. some as he tells me he was,” “Just imagine if it was $3,000

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APRIL 5, 2018 l WWW.BAPTISTMESSAGE.COM l LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE 4 Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Attendees focus on God, not politics, at prayer breakfast By Staff ternational interdenominational music. in authority. siana to pray for and with each Baptist Message Child Evangelism Fellowship, The event also featured Likewise, Kauffman said other postures us in a place of and Louisiana Gov. John Bel times to honor the military, the Lord has commanded saying, God, we need you. The BATON ROUGE – Legisla- Edwards were among those law enforcement, and the late everyone to pray for those in Governor’s Prayer Breakfast is tors, pastors, businessmen and offering encouraging words evangelist Billy Graham, who authority. a time to be still and recognize others from Louisiana started to the more than 1,400 attend- died Feb. 21. “The purpose for that prayer that God is God.” off the first few days of the ing the event March 14 at the Kauffman reminded those is that we might live a peaceful The 54th annual Governor’s 2018 state legislative session Raising Canes Center in Baton at the Prayer Breakfast God has life and that society might go Prayer Breakfast takes place with a focus on God during the Rouge. Lafayette native and appointed them to serve in their on smoothly, that the authority annually during the first few Governor’s Prayer Breakfast. Grammy nominee Christian various leadership positions. structure would work,” said days of the Louisiana Legisla- Keynote speaker Reese contemporary artist Lauren Citing Romans 13:1-3, Kauff- Kauffman, citing 1 Timothy tive session. According to the Kauffman, president of the in- Daigle provided the special man said God has ordained all 2:1-4. “And people might come Prayer Breakfast website, the to know Jesus as Savior.” event’s purpose is to “seek Jay Johnston, past chairman God’s guidance for all lead- of the Prayer Breakfast Task ers and citizens of our State, Force and associate pastor of and to strengthen ourselves for First Baptist Church in Coving- the journey as we try to live ton, told the Baptist Message as a responsible community he was thankful for the oppor- of faith. It is an interdenomi- tunity to gather with others in national event centered on the the state to pray. person of Jesus Christ as the “I believe gathering to pray Savior of the world and is in- corporately encourages and tended to promote His glory.” strengthens the body of Christ,” For information on start- said Johnston, who serves as ing a prayer ministry or Louisiana National Day of about ways to participate in Prayer coordinator. “To see the National Day of Prayer 1,400 people gather in Baton May 3, contact Johnston at Rouge from all parts of Loui- [email protected].

Dennis Patrick photo Ministers lift their hands to pray for Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Broome during the Pastors’ Rally co-sponsored by Louisiana Office of Public Policy.

APRIL 5, 2018 l WWW.BAPTISTMESSAGE.COM l LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE Louisiana Churches 5 Cypress Baptist is making a difference in and through men By Brian Blackwell my heart for some time that I Sunday school, and baptized needed to get my baptism in 14 the year he arrived, accord- Message Staff Writer order,” said Permenter, whose ing to Annual Church Profile BENTON – Michael wife, Autumn, was baptized statistics. Permenter, 34, was challenged in 2013 at Cypress Baptist. As the years passed, more recently at Cypress Baptist “It took some time to soften men became involved in small Church in Benton to get off my heart. I have no doubt that groups and began to lead their the sidelines and live out true God led my wife and me here families as Christ instructed. biblical manhood – and he to a community where we By the end of 2017, wor- agreed. didn’t have any roots, but yet ship attendance had grown to His decision to turn his had a purpose waiting for us.” 1,400, Sunday school atten- whole life over to Christ Permenter credits the dance reached 1,077, and 95 helped Permenter better lead men’s ministry at Cypress were baptized that year. The his family – as Jesus intended Baptist as a driving force growth resulted in the 2017 him to do – and also resulted behind his commitment to opening of a new 2,100-seat in his baptism Feb. 11. grow deeper in his spiritual worship center and state of walk. He attends one of six the art preschool space. CONVICTION & OBEDIENCE men’s Bible studies that Submitted photo “When God starts stirring meet throughout the week in Pastor John Fream baptizes Michael Permenter during a worship service in the men, the excitement Although he had received homes, the church and other trickles down to other areas,” Christ as a young man and at Cypress Baptist in Feb. 11. Permenter said the vibrant men’s ministry locations in the area. was a contributing factor to his decision to be baptized. Fream said. “We are unapolo- had attended Cypress Baptist Sharing life’s struggles getic in telling men they are for five years, Permenter had with fellow Christian men is church have a large number of PASTOR’S JOY biblically called to lead, ‘Now not yet been baptized. But essential to surviving in a cul- men who are willing to step step up and lead.’ Their wives after counseling with Cypress ture that is constantly growing up in the way the Lord wants The commitment by are embracing this too, know- Baptist Pastor John Fream, more hostile toward family us to lead. It’s one reason Cypress Baptist men to live ing it’s not a lesser role for Permenter knew God was values, Permenter said. the church has been prosper- boldly for Christ fulfills a them but a biblical one. calling him to take this next “The men are leaders ous unto the Lord. To see the dream of Fream when he be- “By getting men plugged step of faith as a public dis- within the church,” Permenter men want to step up and be came pastor of the church in in, we have seen marriages play of his relationship with said. “They are called to lead more Christ-like is a testa- 2008. At the time, the church healed and restored because Christ. their wives and children. The ment to what’s going on in the averaged 402 in Sunday “God had been laying on reality is our community and church.” morning worship and 468 in See DIFFERENCE on 9

APRIL 5, 2018 l WWW.BAPTISTMESSAGE.COM l LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE 6 Louisiana Churches preach, teach and lead with Ouachita Baptist Church in gentlemen, we must adhere to from page one a confidence in the Word of West Monroe, said the down- Scripture in its proper context, Endorsements God and a dependency upon ward trajectory of the Con- and I feel with all of my heart The Cooperative Program’s Hemphill is that man,” Robert- the Holy Spirit,” James said. vention concerned him, citing and soul that Dr. Ken Hemp- practical methodology makes son said, “and I look forward “I have the utmost confidence in particular “the decline in hill does just that. us Southern Baptists. to voting for him in Dallas!” that Ken will lead this conven- baptisms and the growing lack “His understanding of the Philip Robertson, pas- Several endorsers were tion in a way that will exalt of support for the Cooperative Bible, in my humble opinion, tor of Philadelphia Baptist direct about their support the name of Christ around the Program.” is within the proper context. Church in Deville and Alexan- because of a single quality or world.” “When I heard Dr. Ken So I am extending my support, dria, and past LBC president issue. Meanwhile, Kevin Stewart, Hemphill would be a can- and the support of the church (2004-2005), echoed Horn’s “I support Dr. Hemphill pastor of McClendon Baptist didate for president of our I pastor, to Dr. Hemphill endorsement, saying, “I know because he values and sup- Church in West Monroe, who Convention I was ecstatic!” because of seriousness of the the value of having a SBC ports the ministry of state also hosted a rally for Hemp- Holloway exclaimed. issues at stake regarding theol- president with a proven record conventions. He stands for the hill to meet Louisiana Bap- Holloway was president of ogy and doctrine.” of championing evangelism, ministry we do every day with tists, said it was Hemphill’s the LBC in 2008 and 2009. Cooperative Missions, and the churches of Louisiana,” soul winning that garnered his “Dr. Hemphill has the ex- LIST OF ENDORSERS the salt & light influence of explained Bill Robertson, commitment. perience we need to return to Southern Baptists in our nation Louisiana Baptists’ director of “He is a consistent and the days of fervent evangelism Josh Adams, pastor, First and the world. pastoral leadership, who was steady leader who believes and missions with an empha- Baptist Church, Harrisonburg; “In my opinion, Ken LBC president in 2006. and practices evangelism lo- sis on working together (CP) Waylon Bailey, pastor, First David Cranford, pastor cally as well as worldwide,” for the cause of the Kingdom Baptist Church, Covington, of the First Baptist Church Stewart said, adding his admi- of Christ,” he emphasized. LBC president, 2012-2013, in- in Ponchatoula, declared his ration for Hemphill’s record of “Join me in supporting this cumbent LBC Executive Board support because “Ken Hemp- executive service. “Experience great author and visionary president; Marty Black, pas- hill supports the Cooperative goes a long way in leading leader.” tor, New Chapel Hill Baptist Programs. a large organization like the Similar sentiments were Church, West Monroe; Rick Steve James, pastor of SBC.” expressed by Marvin Leleux, Brewer, president, Louisiana Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Indeed, it is Hemphill’s ex- pastor of Springhill Baptist College; Chris Craig, pastor, Charles, and former LBC tensive executive experience Church in Ringgold, who said, First Baptist Church, Ruston; president, 2002-2003, summed that has garnered the support “Southern Baptists are fac- David Cranford, pastor, First up his support for Hemphill in of other Louisiana Baptist ing one of the biggest chal- Baptist Church, Ponchatoula; spiritual terms. leaders. lenges that we have ever faced Nathan Davis, pastor, First “I have watched him Mike Holloway, pastor of before.” Baptist Church, Coushatta; Clarifying that he does not Matt Endris, pastor, Fairview endorse politicians or political Baptist Church, Coushatta; parties from the pulpit, he said Mike Evans, pastor, Elwood the issues are too critical to re- Baptist Church, Forest Hill; main silent about the election David Goza, pastor, Jefferson of the SBC president. Baptist Church, Baton Rouge; “The battle that we are in Carl Gulde, pastor, Bethel the midst of has deep theologi- Baptist Church, Colfax; David cal and doctrinal concerns that Hankins, executive director, may affect our Convention, Louisiana Baptist Convention; our denomination, in ways Glen Harrigill, pastor, River- which cannot even be imag- side Baptist Church, Vidalia; ined,” he warned. “Ladies and Randy Harper, pastor, Bellaire Baptist Church, Bossier City; Tim Hisaw, pastor, Tioga First Baptist Church; Mike Hollo- way, pastor, Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe, LBC president, 2008-2009; Stewart Holloway, pastor, First Baptist Church, Pineville; Steve Horn, See ENDORSEMENT on 8

APRIL 5, 2018 l WWW.BAPTISTMESSAGE.COM l LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE Lousiana News 7 Hemphill tours state, with stops at FBC Bossier, McClendon BC and LC By Brian Blackwell weekly chapel service, March However, he wants to see a 27, to be available as instru- revitalization of churches and Message Staff Writer ments to advance His kingdom. that to do so means congre- BOSSIER CITY – Ken “When you pray, say, ‘To- gations must focus more on Hemphill, a candidate for pres- day, Father, on campus, let me prayer and spiritual awaken- ident of the Southern Baptist see what you are about, what ing. To help accomplish this, Convention, wrapped up a two- you are doing,’” Hemphill said. Hemphill emphasized the day visit to Louisiana Wednes- Drawing from John 5, importance of churches, asso- Philip Timothy photo day afternoon (March 28) in Hemphill said to help accom- ciations, state conventions and Mike Holloway looks on as SBC presidential candidate Ken Hemphill an- which he met with pastors to plish this, students can ask the national convention work- swers a question during a campaign stop at McClendon Baptist Church in share his heart and vision. God to help them see people ing together through what has West Monroe March 27. The noted author, pastor as Jesus saw them, to help always before been a unique and Southern Baptist leader, them respond to the need as He strategic relationship. who will be officially nomi- would and to show them where He said his passion is to see nated during the 2018 SBC He is working. an increase in Sunday school Annual Meeting, June 12-13, “When you ask Him to attendance, worship attendance in Dallas, Texas, spoke to show you what He’s doing, He and baptisms, all which have students at Louisiana College, will,” Hemphill said. seen declines in recent years. and Southern Baptist pastors Hemphill ended his mes- “I believe we can turn this at McClendon Baptist Church, sage with a challenge to the thing around,” Hemphill said. West Monroe (March 27) and students and faculty. “I really believe that – if we get at First Baptist Church, Bossier “God is looking for a cam- a renewed zeal for our partner- City (March 28). pus, God is looking for a young ships.” Hemphill shared about his man and woman, looking for a Speaking to First Bossier vision for the Southern Baptist faculty person, who will dare to Pastor Brad Jurkovich, he reit- Convention, the Cooperative say, ‘I will embody your name, erated the vision he had shared Program and God’s unlimited I will embrace your mission, the night before at McClendon love. and I will obey your will,’” Baptist Church. “I wanted people to have Hemphill said. the opportunity to meet me, to ask questions, and to be able to UNVEILING HIS VISION See TOUR on 9 share my heart with everyone,” said Hemphill. “This is why At McClendon Baptist (Copy and post this friendly reminder) I speaking at these different Church in West Monroe, during places.” a question answer session mod- 2018 Workshop: Estate Rescue erated by Ouachita Baptist Pas- From Nursing Home Costs CHALLENGED STUDENTS tor Mike Holloway, Hemphill Even While Receiving Care said he is optimistic about the He challenged students at- future of the Southern Baptist tending the Louisiana College Convention. 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APRIL 5, 2018 l WWW.BAPTISTMESSAGE.COM l LOUISIANA BAPTIST MESSAGE Louisiana Notables 11 ON THE MOVE Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor:  Trinity Heights Baptist Church,, Shreveport:  First Baptist Church, Minden: Saviour – An  First Baptist Church, Winnfi eld: Mark Lowry Jeff Hurst. Harvest Week, April 15-18, Sunday, 10:45 a.m.; Easter Celebration of the Story of God’s Passion What’s Not to Love? Tour, April 15, 6 p.m. Cost:  Charlie Westbrook, Jr., is the new pastor at He-  Union Hill Baptist Church, Glenmora: Revival, followed by Men’s Night, Monday; Ladies Night - for His People, April 8, 10:45 a.m. Featured sing- $15 (general admission) at the church offi ce bron Baptist Church, Denham Springs. April 8-11. Evangelist: Lyndon Longoria. Music: Bloom! - Tuesday. Both events will include great ers include Larnelle Harris, Audrey Henry, Jake or online at fbcwinn.com (additional fees may  David Brown is retiring as Eastern Louisiana Kerry Longoria. Pastor: Tony Doyle. food, incredible door prizes, inspiring music and Cawley, Aaron Odom, Rachel Chapman, John apply when purchasing online). Pastor: Steve Baptist Associational Missions Coordinator June  Ouachita Parish Harvest Crusade 2018, April a Biblical message from Jay Lowder. Pastor: Collin Frank Reeve and the First Minden Celebration Smithson. 30. 8-11, 6:30 p.m. nightly at the West Ouachita Wimberly. Choir and Orchestra. Pastor: Leland Crawford.  Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: The Nelons  Gary (wife Beckey) R. Wolfe is the new bi- High School gymnasium. Evangelist: Bill Britt.  First Baptist Church, Castor: Family Crusade,  Leesville High School Fellowship of Christian in concert. April 15, 6 p.m. A love off ering will be vocational pastor at Pioneer Baptist Church, Worship: Led by various groups from around the April 15-18. Evangelist: 2TALK42 Ministries Pas- Athletes presents “Fearless” on April 11, 5:30 p.m. received. Pastor: Terry Young. Pioneer. state. Monday will be a special youth emphasis tor: Preston Young. at Leesville High School’s Wampus Cat Stadium.  David, wife Brooke, Scott is the new pastor to and features a pizza blast at 5:15 p.m. Speaker: Derek Griff on. Worship: Stephen Hill, IN REMEMBERANCE youth and collegiate students at University Bap-  First Baptist Church, Provencal: Revival, April LAGNIAPPE Advance the Light, and FTCA Worship Team. This tist Church, Thibodaux. He begins June 1. 8-11. Evangelist: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Bill Hudson. is a Fields of Faith event. Students 7th through  Johnny L. Sanders, 80, of Monroe, passed  Roy Davis is the new pastor at Gray Baptist  His Church, Pineville: Spring revival, April  59th Baptist Men’s Rally, April 5, 6 p.m. at 12th grade are invited, along with school club away August 21, 2017. Born May 12, 1937 in Church, Jeff erson, Texas. 8-11. Evangelist: Jack Zimmerman. Pastor: Steve Bienville High School Gym. Speaker: Marvin and church youth groups. School clubs and Calhoun City, Mississippi, Sanders graduated  Brent Shoalmire resigned as pastor of Oak Hill Speer. Winham, First Baptist Church associate pastor. church youth groups compete in team (10 per from , New Orleans Baptist Baptist Church, Plain Dealing. He is now the new  Palestine Baptist Church, Grant: Family Cru- Cost: $6. team) events for prizes. To register teams or just Theological Seminary and Luther Rice Semi- pastor at Red River Baptist Church, Benton. sade, April 8-11. Evangelist: 2TALK42 Ministries  First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Fifth An- for more information, call Kevin McAllister at nary. After being licensed to the ministry in  Billy Pierce is the interim pastor at Oak Hill Pastor: Hardy Estes. nual Spring Jubilee featuring The Kramers, Ernie 337.424.8494 or email kevinmcallister@vpsb. 1956, he pastored several churches in Missis- Baptist Church, Plain Dealing.  First Baptist Church, Dubach: Revival, April Haase and Signature Sound and Joseph Habe- k12.la.us. sippi before moving to Louisiana in 1965. For 9-12. Evangelist: Jerry Spencer. Pastor: Corey dank in concert, April 7, 5 p.m. Cost: Advance  Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond: the next 50 years, he pastored three churches HOMECOMING Bruce. general admission, $20; at the door $25. No Volunteers from Woodland Park will be facilitat- in northeast Louisiana until his retirement in  Lake St. John Community Baptist Church, ticket required for children under 5. Pastor: Josh ing Forgiven & Set Free Bible Study (for post- 2016. He was also active with local South-  Old Union Baptist Church, Mansfi eld: 159th Ferriday: Revival. April 11-14. Evangelist: Scotty Eubanks. abortive women) starting April 12, 6 p.m. Con- ern Baptist associations and the Louisiana Homecoming, April 8, 11 a.m. A covered dish McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: Mark Richardson.  First Baptist Church, Castor: 12th annual Fish- tact 985-542-0492 or email: [email protected], Baptist Convention. He served for two terms lunch will be held following Worship Services.  Mooringsport Baptist Church, Mooringsport: ing for Missions, April 7 on Grand Bayou in Cous- or visit website: www.resthse.org/recovery. All as a trustee for the Louisiana Baptist Chil- Speaker: Lyndon Longoria. Special Music: Kerry Harvest Sunday, April 15, 10:30 p.m. Evangelist: hatta. Registration will be $100 per team. Big inquiries are confi dential. Pastor: Mark Tolbert. dren’s Home and two terms on the board of Longoria. Music: Southern Plainsmen. Pastor: Joe Aulds. Pastor: Roy Strother. Bass (optional) will be $20. Prizes include fi sh-  University Baptist Church, Lake Charles: The Lifeway Christian Resources of the Southern Alton Middleton.  Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax: Big Creek As- ing, hunting, and cooking supplies, gift certifi - Lisemby Family in concert, April 13, 6 p.m. For Baptist Convention. He is survived by his wife sociation Youth Evangelism Event, April 15, 5-8 cates to sporting goods stores, restaurants, and more information, call 337.480.9410. Pastor: of 55 years, Rebecca Sanders, and his son and REVIVAL p.m. This free event is for junior and senior high more. For more information call Preston Young John Astling. daughter-in-law, John and Robin Sanders and kids and will feature worship music by United 1 at 318.540.9962 or David Lea at 318.550.1298.  Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: An- their children, Abigail and Jacob. He is also sur-  New Beginnings Baptist Church, Castor: Reviv- Worship Band, One Voice Choir, Rhythm 1 Trash- Leave a message. Pastor: Preston Young. nual Race2Grace 5k, 10k, and 1mile fun run, vived by his brothers, James Sanders and wife, al, April 5-8. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell, chalk can Drum Line, One Move Stomp Team, food, fun  First Baptist Church, Winnfi eld: Joseph Habe- April 14. Proceeds from the race will help FPBC Carolyn, Mike Sanders and wife, Susan, and his artist. Pastor: David Boyler. and games. Pastor: Carl Gulde. dank in concert, April 8, 11 a.m., worship; 6 p.m. kids attend Centri-Kid Camp this summer. Pastor: sister, Linda Furr and husband, Jimmy, as well  Morehouse Association Harvest Roundup,  Pioneer Baptist Church, Pioneer: Revival, April concert. Pastor: Steven Smithson. Waymond Warren. as several nieces and nephews. April 6-8 at the Morehouse Activity Center, Bas- 15-18. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.- Sunday School, 10:45 trop featuring Dan Daly and Wildhorse Ministry; a.m. Worship, noon Potluck Lunch, 4:30 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. roundup kickoff ; Saturday, 10 Ladies’ Prayer Time, 5 p.m. Worship. Monday- a.m., Paul Daly demonstrates how to tame a Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Bill Robertson GIRLS MISSION CAMP wild horse; Noon-2 p.m. fun for the family with of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. Worship + jumpers, concessions, music and more; 2 p.m., Music: Ben Waites. Pastor: Gary R. Wolfe. RA CAMP Daly demonstrates how to tame a wild horse;  Social Springs Baptist Church, Ringgold: Sunday, 2 p.m., Daly demonstrates how to tame Revival April 15-18, Sunday, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. a wild horse. Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist: Scotty  Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice: April 8-10. McDowell, chalk artist. Pastor: James Hester. Scripture Crypto

The Scripture Crypto is a Bible verse in which one letter has been substituted for another, thus encoding the verse. To fi nd out what the verse is, you must determine what each letter MISSION CAMP is a substitute for. An “a,” for example, may stand for a “t” in this week’s issue of the Scriptu- reCrypto. Next week, “a” could stand for a “d.” Each week, each letter is diff erent. Solve by trial and error. The answer will be given next week. Note: All numerals, such as those in the scripture reference after the verse, are spelled out.

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Clues: Answer to March 22 Crypto: "I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." C = N; P = E Mark fi ve: two - Phil. 4:13

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