Religion Calendar

Ebenezer Baptist Church of Cameron, 2124 Fifth St. — Associate Ministers Appreciation Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, guest speaker, the Rev. Derrick Charles Lewis of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church.

Evergreen Baptist Church, 646 Franklin St., 439-2838 — Celebrating 136 church anniversary 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29; the Rev. Julian K. Woods of the Starlight Baptist Church to speak; members with 68 years of continuous service to be recognized.

Faith Vision Ministries, 8024 Frontage Road, Iowa, 582-1634 — Annual Youth Explosion service, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, guest speaker, Sister Trish Thierry of Mossville Truth Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, theme: "Keep Moving Forward."

First United Methodist Church, 812 Kirkman St., 436-6656 — Sermon series on The Courage of Jesus, 8:30 a.m. contemporary service at 10:45 a.m. traditional service.

Midway Baptist Church, 981 Parish Road —Pastor and Wife's First Year Anniversary 3 p.m. Sept. 19; The Rev. Elmore Garner and Mount Calvary Baptist Church, guest speaker.

Moss Bluff United Methodist Church, 735 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, 855-6241 — Two services beginning Sunday, Sept. 12, traditional service at 8 a.m., followed by Sunday school, contemporary service at 11 a.m.

Sale Street Baptist Church, 1611 W. Sale Road, 477-3463 — Deacon ordination service 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, for Scott Barrentine, reception to follow in fellowship hall.

Singer Pentecostal Church, 1147 Newlin Cemetery Road, Singer — Fifth pastoral anniversary of the Rev. and Mrs. Donnis Ashworth, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, emcee, the Rev. L.E. Roberston, guest speaker, the Rev. Michael McConnaughey, reception to follow in church fellowship hall.

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 4020 Hodges, 477-6166 — 10:45 a.m. service Sunday, Aug. 29 in Fellowship Hall, followed by luncheon and Rally Day.

Sweet Home Bapitst Church, DeRidder —Annual church anniversary, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, guest speaker, the Rev. Jerome Newsome of New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Many.

The Pentecostal Worship Center, 1771 Glendale Road, DeRidder, 463-7373 — Special 5th Sunday Service, 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, guest speaker, the Rev. Tim Whistine.

Travelers Rest Baptist Church, 1914 Cessford St., 436-7455 — Family and Friends Day Annual 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29; the Rev. Felton Joseph of Open Door Community Church in Manvel, Texas.Ruby Francis Terry, special guest.

Zion Temple Baptist Church, 226 Predium Road, 478-8634 — Family and Friends Day 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29.

Catholic Charismatic Renewal, 2409 Second St., 439-1898 — Bible study, 10:15 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Dry Creek Baptist Camp, P.O. Box 580, Dry Creek, 337-328-7531, www.DryCreek.net — See You At The Pole Rally 5-8:30 p.m., free admission, love offerings accepted; Beau Guidry, youth minister of Longville First Baptist to speak and music from Dry Creek Baptist Church.

First Presbyterian Church, 1801 2nd Ave., 433-4667 — Midweek Bible studies, noon on Tuesday at the church and at 7 a.m. on Thursdays at Southern Spice Restaurant and Grill.

Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Moeling St., 433-0122 — Mission Is Who We Are events, Kick off 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1; Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Worship Services 7:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays.

Henning Memorial United Methodist Church, 404 S. Huntington St., Sulphur, 527-5483 — Bible studies resume at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1.

New Covenant Faith Baptist Church, 2233 12th St., 436-8300 — Praise Dance Workshop, Saturday, Aug. 28 contintental breakfast 7:30-8 a.m., with workshop 8 a.m.-1 p.m. anda 6 p.m. "It's Not Just a Dance" praise concert; "Heal-Thy" Woman Women's Conference, 8 a.m.-noon, guest speakers, Barbara Woods, Starlight Baptist Church, Nancy Roach, University United Methodist Church, Patricia Stevens and Karen Sylvester, New Covenant Baptist Church, registration fee, $25.

New Light Baptist Church, 2514 Lake St. — Omega Part I 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, conference including discussion on Jesus relationships, church nurse groups and In-your-car-outdoor prayer service from 4:15-4:40 p.m.

Pleasant Grove Church, 130 N. Lyon St. — I Can, I Will, I Must 2010 Men's Empowerment Conference, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, with continental breakfast; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29.

St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 1301 Sampson St., Westlake — Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Dolan Hall (CCD building); call Fred Read for more information at 437-6585 or 436-9053.

St. Joseph Spirituality Center, 3080 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge, 225-383-3349 — Armchair Mystic: Easing into Contemplative Prayer 9 a.m.-noon Satrday, Sept. 11, $35; basics of meditation and contemplation, discussing praying with Scripture, the stages of development of prayer life, distractions in prayer, dryness in prayer.

Magnolia Baptist Church, 1922 Magnolia Church Road, Ragley, 725-3652 — The Calvary Singers, Jerry and Janice Oliver and Lynette Johnson, 5:30 Aug. 29.

Midway Baptist Church, 981 Parish Road — Pre-anniversary musical 6 p.m. Sept. 18 featuring church choirs and groups.

Dry Creek Baptist Camp, P.O. Box 580, Dry Creek, 337-328-7531, www.DryCreek.net — Family Camp, 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday., Sept. 17-18; retreat led by Jerry Masters of Jennings First Baptist and Jim Chester, an award-winning Chrisitan ilusionist; $100/family of 3, $20 for each additional child with maximum of $160; motel-style Adult Conference Center.

Hargrrove Bible Baptist Church, 1427 Hargrove Loop, DeQuincy — Southeern gospel group Lewis and Lewis in cocnert 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, a love offering will be received.

Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, 3800 Hodges St., 480-0054 — 7 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, guest revivalist Marvin McDaniel.

First United Pentecostal Church, 230 Smith St., DeQuincy, 786-3060 — Special Revival Services 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, August 29-31.

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