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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
Sunday was a blessed day at Dean Baptist Church. Bro Aleck is preaching from Hebrews on Sunday mornings and Genesis on Wednesday nights. We would like to invite you to start the new year off right. Come join us for Sunday School and Worship next Sunday. Sunday School at 9:45 and Worship at 11. Ladies Rehab ministry January 19th at 6 PM. If you would like to receive a blessing come join us. The annual Men’s fellowship is Saturday January 25th. Eating will be at 6 but the fellowship starts much earlier. The men are eagerly planning this event and all men are invited to attend. Please invite your friends. February 02 Bro Aleck will be the speaker at Paron Baptist Church revival, 5 PM Starting March 02 Bro Aleck will be teaching a class on Baptist Faith and Message at 5 PM. The book for the class is available at the church, Lifeway, or Amazon.
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
Q: Do you evangelize? To Evangelize: seek to convert (someone) to Christianity. Evangelism is the term we use to refer to the preaching of the Gospel. It comes from the same Greek word for gospel (euangelion) and means, literally, “gospeling.” When we evangelize we are “gospeling” — we are spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Do we “go out”? Mark 16:15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone”. Do we… go out into the world and spread the Gospel? the Good News of Jesus? If we aren’t the “going out into the world” kind; Jesus understands. That’s why He invented church marquees, quotable quotes and yes; even tee shirts. If we weren’t given the gift-of-gab — if we’re not great orators; we can be evangelists and we can speak the Good News of our Lord through any of these means. We can share the hope and light of Jesus through the words on our marquees, thru words of wise Christ loving people and yes, even through our fashion choices. Life is full of choices — choose to glorify Jesus by word, deed and/or clothing. We do have opportunities to be evangelists; right here – right now. “Go” and spread the gospel. Matthew 9:37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Romans 10:14-15 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
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
January is the perfect month to evaluate the direction of our lives: Are we where God wants us to be? Are there things I need to set aside to walk closer to the Lord? Are there things I need to do that I’ve been putting off? Do I have the type of faith that trusts God to use me? In our text today, Joshua 14:6-12, Israel is on the brink of subduing Canaan. God has given them the vast majority of the Promised Land, having blessed them with victory after victory. Only a few pockets of people and fortified cities remain, and they will have total control. How did this happen? The people of Israel trusted the Lord enough to do what He told them to do. They trusted that God would use them to accomplish His purposes. When we live our lives faithful to the Lord, He will honor our faith, trust and obedience. But when we allow fearfulness to creep in, our fear stands in the way of our being who God wants us to be. Look at Caleb in today’s text and take encouragement from him. Caleb was given another chance to defeat the giants. Forty-five years earlier, Joshua and Caleb had been the only two men of the scouting party of 12 Israelites sent to scout out the land of Hebron. The other ten had reported there were men as huge as giants in the land, men too mighty to defeat. Fear had kept them all out of Canaan for another 40 years of wandering. The result was that only Joshua and Caleb would live to see the possession of the Promised Land. God remembered their faithfulness and allowed them the opportunity to experience something they had wanted to do all those years ago, conquer the giants. The Lord is looking for our total trust and confidence in Him! There is no better time than today to stop making excuses, stop being afraid, and to get up and serve the Lord. You can share your faith, read your Bible, you can witness, minister, serve in the Church, you can tithe, attend Sunday School. Trust God to grow your faith and enjoy a closer walk with Him. Be unafraid to be obedient to God and enjoy a life of victory. 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; Interim Minister of Music, Bro. Ronnie Parks.
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
Jerry Mac brought our special music this morning, “Greatest of All Miracles”. State of the Church was Bro. Bubba’s message. Now is a good time to examine our church, and look for ways to improve. In Revelations, several churches are examined. Each was commended for some things and some were commanded to realign with Biblical teachings. The church belongs to Jesus. The gates of Hell will not prevail against it. Every church has its challenges and places it can improve. Here are three things every church should have. 1) Path to Jesus. Colossians 1:15-18 Jesus is the Head of the church. In all things He is preeminent. No group should be more important than the other. No group, whether older, younger, more educated, nor more wealthy, should be considered above anyone else. We should guard against this. 2) Performance of Jesus’ Power. Matthew 16: 14-19. Faith, like Peter had, is what Jesus said “I will build my church”. We are to be true in teaching and preaching only the truth. We are called to teach in truth, worship, missions, and prayer. 3) Perseverance of Jesus’ People James 1:12. Although we have had many challenges through the years, our church is still faithful. We have to be careful not to let our own desires hurt the church. We fall on our knees and pray for healing when challenges arise. If God has placed us in this church to use the spiritual gifts he has given us, we should do so without comparison to other churches. Our church is strong in preaching and teaching the truth, strong in prayer, strong in missions, and strong in loving others, but there is always room for improvement. Upcoming dates to remember: Ladies Appreciation Banquet February 14 Men’s Day January 26. Scripture memorization challenge is going great.
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
What is a Christian? Many folks identify as Christian. You can find them most anywhere, but a true Christian is rare. A Christian is a born again person saved by grace through faith. It is a gift of God. A born again must be sanctified in the Person of Christ (1 Corinthians 1:2 “Them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, their Lord and ours.” Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:30 “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption.” Christians should be shining for the Lord Jesus. (Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.”) We must be serving with the Lord. (1 Corinthians 3:9 … “For we are God’s fellow-workers; ye are God’s husbandry, God’s building.”) We are to be slaves of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? And ye are not your own; for ye were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body.”) We are to surrender to the Lord. (Romans 6:16…Know ye not, that to whom ye present yourselves as servants unto obedience, his servants ye are whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?”) NOTE: In the Bible the word “are” is found in each point, and if you look carefully, you will find a past definite act, a present fact, and a continuous consequence are referred to “What is a Christian?”. Defining a Christian is: in faith a BELIEVER in Christ; in relationship, a CHILD of God; in character, a SAINT; in influence, a LIGHT; in communion, a FRIEND; in conflict, a SOLDIER; in experience, a PILGRIM; and in expectation, an HEIR. As we begin a new year, may we resolve to show others these attributes. Praying that you have a blessed new year!
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. 28th 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
Mark 10:46-52 – What do you want Jesus to do for you? This is the question Jesus Christ asked blind Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus sought healing that he might see. We realize he recognized Jesus as Messiah, when he cried out, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Not denying who HE Is, Jesus Christ healed Bartimaeus. And immediately he received his sight and followed Him on the road. What kind of disciple are we as Christians? When Christ Jesus came into our life, did we follow Him? Are we following Him? Bartimaeus felt hopeless; he knew he needed Christ. We too must humble ourselves before God, that HE may lift us up. Bartimaeus did not care what others thought. We too, must not care what others think, when they try to dissuade us from striving to be like Christ. Pursuing Christ Jesus was the most important thing to Bartimaeus. He recognized his need to repent and turn his life over to Christ. People need the LORD. Often they do not hear His call, because they choose not to change their lives. What about you? Are you willing to follow Christ? Do you want your prayers answered? Bartimaeus recognized his need for Christ Jesus. What do you want Him to do for you? John 14:13 – And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Come humbly to God, depending on His Will as you pray for specific needs: financial, physical, spiritual. Continue serving others; whatever the need, which may arise. And if you have not yet received salvation through Christ Jesus, why not do it today?
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.