CHURCH NEWS 

Antioch Baptist Church 

3501 Hwy 828 

Farmerville 

318-368-3591 

Early Worship – 8:30 a.m. 

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. 

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. 

Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church 

2144 Hwy 33 N. 

Marion 

Sunday School -11 a.m. 

Sunday Worship -12 p.m. 

318-608-6766 

Canaan Baptist Church 

502 Canaan Church Rd. 

Spearsville 

Sunday School -10am 

Sunday Worship -11am 

870-312-3440 

Bro. Brian Williams 

Conway Baptist 

Church Homecoming 

4323 HWY 549 

North of Farmerville 

Dean Baptist Church 

2309 Hwy 827 

Marion 

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. 

Sunday Worship – 11 a.m. 

Wed. 6:30pm 

318-292-4463 

The attendance for Sunday School and Worship was good Sunday. 

Bro Aleck is preaching through Matthew on Sunday mornings and Revelation Wednesday and Sunday nights. 

Opportunities to worship: Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00, Sunday night 5 PM, Wednesday night 6:30. Choir practice will be on Wednesday nights 5:30 pm. 

There is a place for everyone. If you are looking for a church home we would love to have you at Dean. 

Upcoming events: 

01/31- Men’s fellowship 6 PM 

Thank you to everyone that donated and helped with the nursing home ministry, your help is greatly appreciated. 

If you would like to purchase a cookbook contact Pam Roberson, Brooke Reeves, or Jessie McVicker, price is $20.00. This is a fundraiser for the youth. 

Downsville Baptist Church 

9535 Highway 145 

Downsville, LA 71234 

318-334-7777 

Dr. Alan Miller, Pastor 

Evergreen Baptist Church 

1380 Par Rd. 4410 

Bernice 

318-285-9484 

Farmerville Methodist Church 

301 Anthony Street 

Sunday School – 10 a.m. 

Sunday Worship – 11a.m. Nursery Available 

GLOW Kids – Wednesdays @ 5pm 

Youth Meeting – Wednesdays @ 5:45 

318-368-3840 

Rev. Hank Hamilton 

Hello friends. We’re 3 weeks into this new year and we hope you’re still filled with the excitement, anticipation and joy that the Christmas season brought us. But if not; how might we recapture that feeling – that outlook on life? With all that’s going on in the world, that recapturing might seem to be a monumental task. But No! An optimistic way to begin to brighten our lives (and maybe the world around us) would be to take a resolute stand to be kinder – to be more helpful. 

In our lives there are people who may need us; but do we see that need? Be on the lookout in this new year to be of service to others. Reach out boldly. Jesus knows that we need Him and He know that we need each other to re-enforce and strengthen our resolve to be better today than we were yesterday. Ecclesiastes 4:9- 12 “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” PHILIPPIANS 4:13 “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” 

So, let us take these verses to heart and “… by love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13 “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them.” Hebrews 6:10 

One person’s work that Jesus won’t forget and will surely reward is a young Autistic girl named Jordyn Moore. Jordyn, with the help of her Mom and Dad “sell tee-shirts”. But, what they’re actually selling in their mantra; Be Kind To Everyone. Like many parents of children with disabilities, her parents worried about what would happen when she aged out of school because the opportunities for adults with disabilities are limited. In 2018, Jordyn’s family shifted their focus from what was not available for Jordyn to creating something for her – giving her life skills. In doing so, they’ve reached millions of people with a shirt with the simple but powerful words: Be Kind to Everyone. Their message is a constant, gentle reminder to be the best of ourselves… Be Kind to others. 

Can you imagine just how different – and Good! – the world would be if we lived the reminder on these shirts… if we were intentionally Kind Every Day? Being Kind naturally leads to being helpful and compassionate. We begin to understand, to mentor , to help and serve. God blesses us when we “do good”. Matthew 25:34-36 teaches us that acts of kindness towards others are ultimately acts of service to Jesus Himself, and they are rewarded with eternal life. 

Galatians 6:9-10 , «Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone…” Be Good – Do Good — Be Kind to Everyone 

First Baptist Church 

Farmerville 

400 N. Main St. 

318-368-3848 

Pastor Kurt Auger 

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. 

Sunday Worship -11 a.m., 6 p.m. 

Weds. – 6 p.m. 

“Confidence in the Working of Mercy”, Part 2 – 2nd Corinthians 4:7-15 

In verse 7, the Apostle Paul speaks of a treasure that we as Christians possess. This treasure consists of evidences which Paul has previously described that reveal Christ in our lives: 

3:12 – the Hope in Christ that gives us boldness 3:17 – the Freedom that the Holy Spirit provides 

3:18 – the Transformation that occurs because of Christ in us 4:1 – the Working of Mercy that allows us to not lose heart 

4:2 – the Letting Go of the past, walking in Truth, living in the glory of Christ 4:3 – the Proclaiming of Jesus Christ as Lord 

4:4 – the Shining of the knowledge of God’s glory in Christ 

Paul is confident that the Gospel hasn’t only worked in his and Timothy’s lives, but is working in all Christians’ lives because of Christ in us. 

Salvation isn’t merely a “ticket to Heaven;” it is the transforming work of God in each of our lives. 

Paul points out in verse 7 that even though we have this supernatural work of God in us, we still exist in our natural bodies, these everyday, ordinary “clay pots.” We are nothing special in ourselves, but all the power and glory of Christ in us is due solely to the greatness and power of God. 

We are afflicted, but not crushed; perplexed, but not dismayed; persecuted but not forsaken; struck down but not destroyed. We live in the dying of Jesus so that His life may be manifested in us. (Vs 8-11). 

It is impossible to be like Christ – loving our enemy, forgiving those who “crucify” us, showing grace and mercy to the undeserving – under difficult circumstances, unless it is not we who live, but Christ in us. 

Our greatest witness to the Gospel is the power of the Gospel in us. Our lives as Christians are all about God taking an ordinary vessel and displaying the power and glory of Christ through each of us. 

Join our worship service each Sunday at 11 AM, 400 No. Main. If unable to attend, services can be accessed via Facebook at FBC Farmerville; on our website, fbcfarmerville.com; and on Roku, FBC Farmerville, LA at 11 AM. Pastor, Bro. Kurt Auger; Minister of Music, Bro. Ronnie Parks. 

First Baptist Church 

Marion 

3097 Taylor St. 

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. 

Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m., 

11:30 a.m. 

Sunday Night – 6 p.m. 

Wed. – 7 p.m. 

318-292-5411 

Pastor Bubba Hoggatt 

We celebrated ”Men’s Day” in our church today. We had a packed, all men’s choir ages 20 years old through 93 years old. Great job. Mike Freeman shared his testimony in our morning service. After his salvation experience at age 23, he strived to be like Jesus. Through storms in his life, he grew. He is now serving as our minister of music. There was a fellowship meal following the morning service. John McPherson gave his testimony this evening. He told how the Lord saved him several years ago. He also told how he left the manufacturing lifestyle and found his way to Marion and First Baptist Church. He is now spending his life serving the Lord here. We are so thankful to have these Godly men and their families as part of our fellowship. There will be a baby shower for Sydney Akers, Sunday, February 8th, 2:00 PM here. 

Haile Church of Christ 

270 Mina Parker Rd., Marion 

Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. 

Weds. – 6:30 p.m. 

Hopewell Baptist Church 

1578 Lem Rd., Spearsville 

Sunday School – 10am 

Sunday Worship – 11am 

Sunday Night Worship – 5pm 

Wednesday Night Bible Study – 6:30pm 

Lakeview Missionary 

Baptist Church 

10078 Hwy 15, Farmerville 

Sunday School – 10 a.m. 

Sunday Worship – 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 

Weds. – 6 p.m. 

Liberty Baptist Church 

325 Liberty Baptist Church Rd. 

Linville 

318-292-4177 

Liberty Missionary Baptist Church Spearsville 

Bill Styron, Pastor 

Sunday School – 10am 

Sunday Worship 11am 

Sunday Evening – 6pm 

Wed. – 6pm 

318-558-1581 

Litroe Church of God in Christ 

357 Riley Trestle Rd Marion LA 71260 

My Father’s House 

4774 Hwy. 151 Downsville 

318-278-9301 

Mt. Patrick Baptist Church 

1232 Patrick Church Rd. Bernice 

New Hopewell Baptist Church 

113 Plum St., Bernice 

Rev. Greg Williams 

Sunday School -9:45am 

Sunday Worship -11:15am 

Wed. -6:15pm 

Bible Study Teleconferencing # 605-562-8401 Access Code 6708350 

Christ Ass. Union Food Pantry every last Thursday of month 1-5pm. Will need copy of license/ID and a bill proving address (Union Parish Residents Only) 

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic 

600 E. Water St., Farmerville 

Saturday Mass (Spanish) -7 p.m. 

Sunday Mass (English) -11:30 a.m. 

1st Weds. Mass – 6 p.m. 

Confessions Saturdays 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. 

318-368-9239 

Spearsville Baptist Church 

259 Spearsville Rd, Spearsville, LA 71277 

318-778-3291 

Redeemed Church of Marion 

3062 Taylor Street 

Sunday Worship – 10 a.m. 

(318) 201-5306 

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.. 

Rocky Branch Baptist Church 

Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. 

Sunday Worship -10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. 

Weds – 6:30 p.m. 

Associate Pastor Stephen Murry 

News: Brenda Pace 

Matthew 7:15-23 – Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves… Satan attacks from the ‘inside’ – persecution; from the ‘outside’ – false professions, teaching, preaching. Satan is doing all he can to keep people from Jesus. BEWARE: Christians must protect themselves from ‘fake’ Christianity. Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven … 

Satan himself transforms himself into an ‘angel of light’ – Second Corinthians 11:14. Even all preachers are not in it for the right reason. Ministers and even Professors damage the faith of those listening to them. Pay close attention to what is said. BE AWARE: A message may have just enough truth to camouflage lies. What is said, is not what was actually meant. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world – First John 4:1. Discern messages on radio, television, internet … yes, even in Christian bookstores. What is produced is evidence of where the heart is for the ‘fruit’ discloses the ‘root’. Therefore, by their fruits you will know them. 

Ones in the pew are not necessarily Christians, though they have been baptized, joined the church, go to Sunday School, or even preach. ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your Name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you…’ 

True Christianity is obedience to God’s Will. One must have a personal relationship with Christ Jesus. Service is no substitute for salvation. One must be ‘born again’. 

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening – 6:30. 

Woodlawn Baptist Church 

Sunday School – 9am 

646 Hicks Frazier Rd. 

Farmerville 

Sunday Worship 10am 

Wed. Bible Study 6pm 

Rev. Adrian Nelson 

Zion Hill Baptist Church 

899 Cypress Creek 

Farmerville 

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 

1409 Zion Hill Church Road 

Dr. Tommy L. Carr, Pastor