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The Rev. Otis Jackson and Christian Baptist Church will celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Emmanuel Chapel Youth Choir May 25-26 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. The guests Friday are the Christian Baptist Church Choir and Saturday are the Rev. Abraham Helaire and the St. Paul Baptist Church youth. Groups, choirs, soloists and praised teams are invited.
Gilgal Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their choir anniversary Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m. The guest is Prophet JaColby Bradley and the House of Refuge will render the song service.
Pastor Jerald D. Danzell and Asbury United Methodist Church will celebrate their 42nd Parade of Salads and Hats Program Sunday, May 27 at 3 p.m. Guests are the Walnut Hill St. Mary’s Men Choir of Shreveport and the theme is “Feeding the Spiritual Body and Wearing the Hats of Christianity.” The speaker will be Sis. Brenda Danzell. Salads will be served after the service.
Pastor William Sapp and Jabez Missionary Baptist Church will have their annual deacon’s service Sunday, May 27 at 3 p.m. The guests are Pastor Frank Williams and members of Morning Star Baptist Church of Many. Lunch will follow. For more information or transportation, call 581-3389 or 581-3315.
St. Savior Church, Cane River, and Pastor Henry Edwards will have a Family and Friends Day Program Sunday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m. Guests are Pastor James King and members of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Rockford Baptist Church will honor Pastor Ronnie Williams II and First Lady Tiffany Williams Sunday, May 27 at 2:45 p.m. for their five years of service. The guest pastor and church will be Pastor Henry Calhoun and Kingdom Ministries of Grand Encore. The colors are mint and coral. Dinner will be served after the service.
Grand Ecore Road Baptist Church will have a revival May 27-June 1. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. and services begin at 6:30 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker is Pastor Sam Moore of Bentonville, Ark.
The Road to Recovery Ministry will host “Jesus is Passing By!” Friday, June 1 at the Natchitoches Events Center. The event starts at 7 p.m. but doors open at 6 p.m. The speaker is Evangelist Denis Metoyer.
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual church homecoming Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. There will be games, a picnic and other activities, including softball, a cakewalk, bible trivia, egg race and more. It will also be Sunday, June 3 at 3 p.m. The guests are the Rev. James Below, members of Saints of Christ Worship Center, Campti, and Friendship Baptist Church.
Choctaw Island Baptist Church will have a men’s program Sunday, June 3 at 3 p.m.
Christian Baptist Church will have their annual deacon’s program Sunday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Guests are the Rev. Brian Small and members of Goodwill Baptist Church.
First Baptist Church, North Street, will host vacation bible school June 4-6 from 5-8 p.m. nightly. The theme is “Jesus the Kingdom Builder: Strong Families, Churches and Communities.”
The 26th Five Fold Ministries International Conference is June 10-17 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Speakers are Dr. Johnnie and Lady Rosa Davis, Apostle John H. Chambers, Apostle Ulysses Tuff, Bishop Earl Johnson, Bishop Roderick Mitchell, Evangelist Rodolfo Peterkin, Pastor Gregg and Carol Johnson, Pastor Woodrow Wilson II and Prophet Rines Varrette.
Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 508 Second St. There is no cost to attend. Babies through children in kindergarten can go to childcare, children in first through sixth grades can go to “Celebration Place,” and children in seventh through twelfth can go to “The Landing.” Contact Tanya Conlay at First Baptist Church at 318-352-3737 for more information.
First United Methodist Church has line dancing Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and pickle ball Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.