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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
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
This last week, we honored those brave men and women who have died in service to our country on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 2026. To them and their families, we say Thank You.
This last week, we also learned of a recent “civilian” death. The passing of NASCAR driver, Kyle Busch. Both of these occasions should remind us of the fragility of life-on-earth. Acts 1:7 Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.”
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
Psalm 39:4 “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, how fleeting my life is.” James 4:14 “You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”
As Jesus said, Matthew 24:36–44 “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left. Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one left. Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
HEBREWS 11:1 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” JAMES 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith (in Christ Jesus), and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.”
Hebrews 9:28 So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
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.
Most of us want to live an impactful life. In Thessalonians 2:7-14, Paul lays out his desire for each of the believers in the church in Thessalonica. He says I want you to walk worthy of the God who called you (vs. 12).
That is the desire of every pastor for his church and of every Christian parent for their children. And it should be the desire of all believers for one another and for ourselves.
Salvation begins with God calling us. He initiates our surrender to Him. If you are saved, it’s because He called you. You didn’t choose Him; He called you to Himself. Paul points out that we are eternally indebted to God for our salvation.
God calls us to His glory, not to be like the unsaved world, but to exhibit the glory of the redeeming work of God in our lives. Church, can that be said of us?
The Christian life is to be an active and involved life. We are to have a sacrificial love for others, a heart for them to know God, living a life that exemplifies the life of Christ to the best of our ability.
Walking worthy of our calling involves putting others before self. We step into sometimes difficult situations because we love unconditionally. We swallow our hurts and our pride and understand that God has called us into His Kingdom and His glory.
We love when it is hard; forgive when others won’t; restore when others walk away. This is the life of Christ.
This selfless walk and unconditional love doesn’t happen simply because we want it to. The Word of God performs this work in our lives (vs. 13). It’s a God thing!
Reading and studying the Bible, God’s Word, will help us grow in our walk as a Christian. Our children and grandchildren need to see and hear us engaging in Bible study and worship. It is vital to immerse ourselves in the Word of God for it to perform its mighty work in us.
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
Our choir special was the very patriotic, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”.
Bro. Bubba‘s message “From One Generation to the Next” was from Ecclesiastes, Deuteronomy, and John. The freedoms we have in our country were paid for by the lives of many patriots. We must teach the next generation these truths. Our freedom of religion, speech, press, and our protection , plus many more would not be, but for the shed blood of American patriots.
Recollect Sacrifice.
Ecclesiastes 1: 4. 9/11 is burned into most of our memories. It is our responsibility to teach the next generations. School, church, but mostly parents have this responsibility. We were all born into this free land of plenty. Deuteronomy 6:9 tells how to pass on the legacy of days past.
Restore Safeguards
Prior warriors, teachers, and other leaders in our churches pass on. It is up to us to step up and continue the work they started for the Lord. Soldiers are still giving their lives for our freedom. We must step up to support and honor them.
Recognizing Servanthood.
John.15: 13,14. When one joins the military, he becomes a servant. We all need to remember and honor our military through special days, memorials, etc. When we see ones that are in the military, let them know they are appreciated. Only Jesus Christ gave us eternal freedom. To be a friend of Jesus, keep His commandments.
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
MARK 14:3-9 – REMEMBER! Throughout the Bible, we are told to “remember”. One such occurrence happened in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper… as HE sat at the table, a woman – Mary, John 12:1-8 tells us – came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. But there were some, who were indignant among themselves, and said, “Why was this fragrant oil wasted? … Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for Me…
Jesus saw the sincerity of her heart. Mary was found at the feet of Jesus, soaking in all that HE said while visiting with them in the home of Lazarus. She appears to have understood more than most, since Jesus states – She has come beforehand to anoint My body for burial. John 12:3b – And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil, causing all to receive a blessing. Whether Mary was grateful for something Jesus had done, or maybe the Holy Spirit helped her understand the sacrifice Jesus would soon make, she gave ‘it all’ to Him.
What has God done for you? What have “you” done for Him? Forgetting all who were present, Mary, through the act of anointing Jesus, performed an act of worship. Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her.
Memorial Day is a day we “remember” those who gave their life, that we may be free. Our “Thanks!” to the families of those brave soldiers.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m., Fifth Sunday Singing 5:30 p.m.
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