Church News

Antioch Baptist Church

3501 Hwy 828
Farmerville, LA
318-368-3591

Sunday School – 9:30 am
Sunday Worship – 10:30 am
Wednesday – 6:30 pm

Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church

2144 Hwy 33 North
Marion, LA
318-608-6766

Sunday School – 11 am
Sunday Worship – Noon

Canaan Baptist Church

502 Canaan Church Rd.
Spearsville, LA
870-312-3440

Sunday School – 10 am
Sunday Worship – 11 am

Bro. Brian Williams

Conway Baptist Church Homecoming

4323 HWY 549

North of Farmerville

Sunday, September 24, 2023

10 AM: Smith Family in Concert

11 AM: Memorial and Worship Service

Rev. Terry Mims, Guest Speaker

Lunch will follow in the Family Life Center.

Bro. Will Englerth, Pastor, invites friends and families

of present and former members to attend.

Dean Baptist Church

2309 Hwy 827
Marion, LA
318-292-4463

Sunday School – 9:45 am
Sunday Worship – 11 am
Wednesday – 6:30 pm

We are praising God for everything He is doing at Dean. We would love for you to join us. Bro Aleck is preaching through Hebrews on Sunday mornings and Genesis on Wednesday night. November is here, and this is a busy time of year. Slow down and be thankful for each blessing that God bestows on each of us. November 16th will be the Young Adult fellowship, 6 PM at the church. Young and old are invited, this is a Community fellowship. Contact Dusty Rhodes for more details. November 23rd Thanksgiving lunch 12 noon. Everyone is invited.  November 24th will be a Community Service 6 PM at Dean. December 1st Hanging of the Greens during the 11 AM service. December 15th Adult Christmas program during 11 AM service December 22nd Children’s Christmas Program 11 AM service. December 22nd Candle Lit Communion Service 6 PM.  The church is collecting plastic bags (Walmart type). There is a box in the Educational building to place the bags in. They will be used on a project for veterans. 

Evergreen Baptist Church

1380 Par Rd. 4410
Bernice, LA
318-285-9484

Farmerville Methodist Church

301 Anthony Street
Farmerville, LA
318-368-3840

Sunday School – 10 am
Sunday Worship – 11 am

Rev. Hank Hamilton

Happy after the elections. We can now reign in our wandering thoughts and focus them squarely on Jesus. Answer Is Jesus by Karen Peck & New River Hard to believe What the world’s come to Hard to wrap my head around Everything I see on the news Hard to sit back And do nothing in all this mess What’s it gonna take To fix this brokenness Tired of watching politics Making us enemies Tired of seeing anger and violence Spin out in the street And I’m tired of addiction Taking lives way too young Oh, what’s it gonna take to fix What this world’s become The answer is Jesus The answer is love And for everything we’re needing I believe that He will be еnough The answer is Jesus Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh… Timе for the church To go and be salt and light Time for us to be The hands and feet of Christ Time to speak healing and truth Wherever we go And pour out grace and mercy Because we know The answer is Jesus The answer is love And for everything we’re needing I believe that He will be enough The answer is Jesus The answer is Him For everyone who wonders How to heal this broken world we’re in The answer is Jesus The answer is Jesus The answer is Him

First Baptist Church Farmerville

400 N. Main St.
Farmerville, LA
318-368-3848

Sunday School – 9:45 am
Sunday Worship -11 am and 6 pm
Wednesday – 6 pm

Pastor Kurt Auger

Today’s Scripture readings, taken from “Daily Light” by Jonathan Bagster (1813 1872), attest to the mightiness of God our Savior. Compiled from both the Old and New Testaments, the Scripture reference for each verse follows below. “Their Redeemer is strong. I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins. I have laid help upon one that is mighty. The Lord. . . thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty one of Jacob. Mighty to save. Able to keep you from falling. Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. He that believes on him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. He is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him. Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Scripture References: Jer. 50:34 – Amos 5:12 –Psa. 89:19 –Isa. 49:26 –Isa. 63:1 –Jude 24 – Rom. 5:20 – John 3:18 – Heb. 7:25 – Isa. 50:2 – Rom. 8:35, 38, 39. Worship with us and hear God’s Word preached every Sunday morning at 11:00, 400 No. Main, Farmerville. If unable to attend, join the live feed on our Facebook page, “FBC Farmerville.” Pastor, Bro. Kurt Auger; Minister of Music, Bro. Frank Nihart.

First Baptist Church Marion

3097 Taylor St.
Marion, LA
318-292-5411

Sunday School – 9:30 am
Sunday Worship – 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Sunday Night – 6 pm
Wednesday – 7 pm

Pastor Bubba Hoggatt

The choir blessed us with the beautiful hymn, “In the Garden”, to begin our worship service. Bro. Bubba’s message was from Luke 10: 38-43. This was the account of Martha, working, preparing the meal, and Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus.  Sometimes we lose “that good thing” of spending time with Jesus in prayer and Bible study. We get so busy with activity, even if it is good things. Often, it’s things we think Jesus wants us doing, but we lose the joy and glamour of spending time in His presence. Martha had lost the excitement and joy she had once had at being with her Lord. What Martha was doing was not wrong, just not the most important. She was anxious, bothered by many things. Mary had chosen the best thing in having communion with Jesus. We need to be sure we don’t get so busy doing good things that we don’t have time to do that which will bring back the excitement we had when we were first saved. Spending time in prayer, Bible study, and just being in His presence, is “that good part that shall not be taken away from her”. Luke 10: 42 

Haile Church of Christ

270 Mina Parker Rd.
Marion, LA

Sunday Worship – 9:30 am and 10:45 am
Weds. – 6:30 pm

Hopewell Baptist Church

1578 Lem Rd. Spearsville

Wednesday night bible study – 6:30pm

Are you Thankful? Jeremiah 33:11- Give thanks to the LORD of hosts, for the LORD is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! It’s that time of the year that we should be thankful and showing our gratitude. Many times, our lives get so busy that we don’t take the time to slow down and thank God for all he has done for us. I am thankful for so many things in my life. The main thing I am thankful for is that God loved me so much he sent his son to die that awful death on the cross so that I may have eternal life. Stop and think about what his son had to endure for us. God placed his one and only son upon that cross because he loves us so much. So I am so thankful God did that. Are you thankful for your salvation? If you are not saved God has way to do that. I am grateful for all he has done and continues to do in my life. My grandson sang a song today called Gratitude. The first time I heard this song was December 25, 2022. My niece recorded herself singing and gave it to my Daddy. That is the first time I had ever seen my daddy cry the way he did. Here are a few lines from that song. All my words fall short I got nothing new How could I express all my gratitude? I could sing these songs As I often do But every song must end And You never do So I throw up my hands And praise You again and again Cause all that I have is a hallelujah Hallelujah And I know it’s not much But I’ve nothing else fit for a King Except for a heart singing hallelujah Hallelujah So with the season of Thanksgiving I want to share what I am thankful and grateful for. My Pawpaw and Mawmaw Canterberry for introducing us to church. Years later my Aunt Floye got me and my sister into church at Mt.Olive and then my mother and brothers started there and not long after that my daddy came and he ended up surrendering to Preach the word of God! My parents and grandparents instilled the Faith of God into us and I passed that along my children. And to think it all began with God sacrificing his one and only Son. I am thankful for my health, job, my family and friends and my home church here at Hopewell. So I challenge each and every one of you to stop and be thankful and show gratitude each and every day. Take your children to church and then watch them get saved and give there lives to Jesus. That is the greatest blessing of all. Happy Thanksgiving

Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church

10078 Hwy 15
Farmerville, LA

Sunday School – 10 am
Sunday Worship – 11 am and 6 pm
Wednesday – 6 pm

While we may be tested by people pretending to faithfully serve Christ, it is ultimately the word of God we need to listen to.  From Revelation Chapter 2:9-17 There are times when we feel like we have been stripped of everything we love. It is in these times that we must remember that having faith in Christ is what truly makes us wealthy.  When I was growing up, hearing different interpretations of the scripture made me question if I was truly following the word of God. I felt, and sometimes still feel, empty. With all that we see and hear today, even in our churches, this empty feeling has returned. Making me, once again, question myself, but this time I find myself questioning others around me. It is in the Book of Revelation where we can turn to remember that “he that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that over cometh shall not be hurt of the second death” (Revelation 2:10). By listening to the word of Christ, and not those who use His name to promote their own ideas, we can avoid the tribulations that come from following the word of heretics. We should expect, and deserve, for our churches to follow the word and teachings of Christ. While there are certainly examples of institutions that misrepresent the fundamentals of Christianity, as followers of God, we need to remember that ultimately our devotion is to Him, and Him alone. I have been in the past, and again now, overwhelmed by different people telling me how to properly be a Christian. It was, and is now, in the scripture that I found, and continue to find, the courage to only follow the word of God, and find comfort in knowing, in my own heart, what it means to be a true follower of the Lord. With the amount of information and news we are bombarded with on a daily basis, it is very necessary for all of us to take a step back and question the validity of what we are hearing. Revelation 2:9-17 warns us of those who pretend to be someone they are not to try and persuade us to act against our better judgement. It’s scary to watch evil prosper in the world and in our churches.  When we see this evil it often makes us feel overwhelmed and powerless because there’s nothing we can do. Right? Wrong!  There is something we can do. We can pray to our Father and find rest and comfort knowing that all things occur as part of His plan.  We need to rest our worried minds in the comfort of His mighty, loving hands! We need to have faith in God’s plan. (Inspired and written from an article by David Jacob’s)

Liberty Missionary Baptist Church

Spearsville, LA
318-558-1581

Sunday School – 10 am
Sunday Worship 11 am and 6 pm
Wednesday – 6 pm

Bill Styron, Pastor

Although we had some out on vacation, we had good study, singing, preaching. Bro. Bill delivered God’s Word from Romans 12. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (Reasonable: fair, moderate, average) Many people accept Jesus as their Saviour but never learn how to live a life that honors Him. God encourages us to turn ourselves over to Him each day, lay our wills on the altar before Him and ask Him to use us for His glory and the good of His people. In full trust and worship, we commit to obeying Him, knowing that the Lord knows how best to lead us—no matter what happens. Verse 2 tells us: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. (Transformed: make a thorough/dramatic change in appearance and character) Transformation begins with our thinking with a conscience that is committed to listening to and obeying God. Our minds are renewed as we study His word, and our hearts are changed as we submit to Him. God is never pleased when someone says, “I love Jesus, but I don’t need the church”. No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in their walk of faith. We need one another and should serve and support each other with love and gladness. Our goal should be like Christ, who as they were crucifying Him said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing”. When someone wrongs us and we retaliate, we put ourselves on the same level with the person who acted against us. Vengeance belongs to God; He will repay. We are to overcome evil with good.

Litroe Church of God in Christ

357 Riley Trestle Rd Marion LA 71260

Please join us for our 100th year Anniversary Revival and Celebration! September 13th – 15th at 7pm and Sunday September 17th at 11am.

My Father’s House

4774 Hwy. 151
Downsville, LA
318-278-9301

Take heed for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Our words may not be understood by the multitude but God has promised to do certain things for those who love Him and keep His commandments. Jesus said, “if you do not forgive, my Father in Heaven will not forgive.” Unforgiveness is a cancer that will destroy. Please understand that the way is narrow that leads to life and few find it.

Mt. Patrick Baptist Church

1232 Patrick Church Rd.
Bernice, LA

We are having Taverns to Tabernacle on Saturday Sept. 28^th at 6pm. Come join us and hear some great gospel music.

New Hopewell Baptist Church

113 Plum St.
Bernice, LA

Rev. Greg Williams

Sunday School – 9:45 am
Sunday Worship – 11:15 am
Wednesday – 6:15 pm

Bible Study Teleconference #: 605-562-8401 (Access Code 6708350)

Christ Association/Union Food Pantry the last Thursday of each month 1-5 pm. Please bring a state-issued license or ID and a bill proving you live in Union Parish.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

600 E. Water St.
Farmerville, LA
318-368-9239

Saturday Mass (Spanish) – 7 pm
Sunday Mass (English) – 9 am
1st Wednesday Mass – 6 pm

Redeemed Church of Marion

3062 Taylor Street
Marion, LA
(318) 201-5306

Sunday Worship – 10 am

Pastors Richard and Mickie Hinkle

Pastor Richard Hinkle would like to invite you to Redeemed Center of Marion. We are located at the former Marion High School Gymnasium on 3062 Taylor Street in Marion. We meet each Sunday at 10:30 for praise and worship, as well as an uplifting Word that will inspire and encourage you to rediscover your purpose in life.. We are presently a small group with a big heart for hurting people who are battling some of the same things that we are. We’re a Spirit filled and Spirit led group of believers who have experienced the grace of God. Redeemed Center of Marion is not your typical church. Our ministry is designed to re-purpose broken lives. There are men and women who have struggled in their lives with addictions of all kinds (drugs, alcohol, etc…) who may not be accepted in the typical or traditional church setting. In fact, they may still be battling some of these issues. They may have had a past of incarceration, rehab, broken relationships, or just a bad reputation from being raised in a negative culture. They may not look the part of a clean cut polished Christian. Redeemed Center welcomes these individuals to come and worship with us and learn how to rediscover God’s love and purpose for your lives. You will not be judged, but you will be accepted, valued, and discipled. Pastor Richard

Rocky Branch Baptist Church

Sunday School – 9:45 am
Sunday Worship -10:45 am and 6 pm
Wednesday – 6:30 pm

Associate Pastor Stephen Murry

Jude 1 – To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. There are some who profess to be a Christian, yet they do not possess Jesus, since they have never asked Christ into their heart. We are guided by His spiritual light, because we have the calling of God on our life. We are also, governed by His sovereign love, as HE calls us – “Beloved”. Romans 8:16 – The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. We are governed by a Sovereign Lord, whose love is immeasurable, sending Him to the cross to bear the punishment of our sins; immutable, nothing can change that love for us; immortal, everlasting; nothing can separate us from His love – Romans 8:38-39. We are preserved by Christ Jesus. Second Timothy 1:12 – He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. We have an “assurance policy”, since HE has reserved Christians a place in Heaven – an inheritance, incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in Heaven for you (First Peter 1:4). His mercy – an upward relationship with Christ; peace – inward relationship with Him; love – outward relationship with others. Jesus Christ paid for all our sins – past, present, and future. We only must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, repent of sin, and Receive Him into our heart. exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.

Woodlawn Baptist Church

646 Hicks Frazier Rd.
Farmerville, LA

Sunday School – 9 am
Sunday Worship – 10 am
Wednesday Bible Study – 6 pm

Rev. Adrian Nelson

Zion Hill Baptist Church

899 Cypress Creek
Farmerville, LA

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church

1409 Zion Hill Church Road

Dr. Tommy L. Carr, Pastor

Please join us each day for spiritual uplifting and anointing where you can join other Christians in prayer; Christians should Unite in times like these!!! “The prayers of the righteous availeth much.” – James 5:16.