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

Dean Baptist Church has had great Sunday school attendance for the last few weeks, Sunday had 86. Following Sunday school we have had great worship services. If you are looking for a place to worship the Lord we would love for you to join us at Dean.

Opportunities to worship:

11/13- Ladies Night at Misty Kennedy’s 6 PM 11/15- Rehab Ministry 6 PM

11/22- Thanksgiving lunch after church. Everyone is welcome 11/29- Hanging of the Greens, morning service

Dean Baptist Church is working with Wreaths Across America to place a Christmas wreath on each veterans grave at Dean Cemetery and Reppond Cemetery. Contact Sharon McKinnie if you would like to purchase a wreath.

It is also time to start collecting items for the Nursing home ministry. A gift is given to each person in the three Nursing homes in Farmerville. Contact Sharon McKinnie or Cheryl Alessi if you have any questions.

Sunday School 9:45 AM, Worship 11 AM, Sunday Night 5 PM. Wednesday night 6:30 PM

Bro Aleck is preaching through the book of Matthew on Sunday mornings and Acts on Wednesday nights. You are invited to join us to learn more about God’s word.

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

John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” 1 John 3:16 “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”

These verses teach by connecting Christ’s sacrifice to our call to selfless love. The Bible consistently teaches that the greatest expression of love is self-sacrifice, modeled perfectly by Jesus Christ.

We just recognized and honored 2 important dates on our secular calendars… October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month and November: Veterans Day. And the following article exemplifies the sacrifices that some people are willing to makes for others. And “doing for others” is what Jesus asked us to do.

The following is a news story by Stepheny Price, November 8, 2026 Two Washington state sheriff’s deputies were fatally shot as they moved in to rescue possible hostages after a woman called for help following a domestic violence shooting, according to authorities.

“They bravely moved toward danger to protect others they did not know,” the agencies said in a statement. “They are true examples of selfless service and dedication.”

One officer remained on life support while arrangements were made for him to donate his organs. The sheriff’s office said he would “continue to serve others with the gift of life

It was noted that both men were military veterans as well. Thank you, veterans for your sacrifices. 1 John 3:17–18 Love must be shown through actions, not words alone. John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

1 Peter 4:10-11 – “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.”

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.

As First Baptist Church of Farmerville prepares for a season of transition, Pastor Kurt Auger used Sunday’s sermon to offer words of comfort, reflection, and forward-looking faith.

Reflecting on his 19 years of leadership, Pastor Auger addressed the natural feelings of uncertainty that accompany his upcoming retirement, drawing a parallel to the biblical story of Moses from Exodus 3.

Just as God had a sovereign plan for Moses and the Hebrews during times of great shifts, Pastor Auger reminded the congregation that God knows precisely where FBC Farmerville is today and what lies ahead.

He emphasized that while transitions can feel unsettling, the church’s standard of measurement has never been any individual leader, but rather God’s unchanging Word.

He affectionately encouraged members not to look backward with regret, noting with humor that the past 19 years haven’t been bondage, but rather a journey of faithfulness.

Looking to the horizon, Pastor Auger shared his excitement for the future, assuring the church family that God is already preparing the right pastor to lead them into their next chapter.

Rather than focusing on a sad farewell, he called on the congregation to unite in a dedicated season of prayer—lifting up both the church’s upcoming changes and the future shepherd yet to come.

Summing up the heart of his message with a phrase the church family can carry forward, Pastor Auger reminded everyone that “the best is yet to come” because God remains in control of tomorrow.

Join us for Sunday morning worship at 11:00, 400 No. Main. Streaming of services is available on our Facebook page, “FBC Farmerville,” or on Roku. Pastor, Bro. Kurt Auger; Assoc. Pastor, Bro. James David Miller; Interim Minister of Music, Bro. Frank Nihart.

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

The church choir sang “I Believe In a Hill Called Mount Calvary” as the special music. The sermon was presented by Bro. Bubba.

God’s Sufficient Grace Matthew 6:24-34

God is in control. He is long term and long suffering. No man can serve two masters. A Christian cannot have a divided heart. Christians cannot love God and riches.

NO ROOM FOR BOTH Matthew 6:24-26

Either we will love God or love something else. God will take care of us, but we are to work, but our work is not to be our main concern. Our main concern should be loving and serving God. Our bodies and possessions are temporary. Our relationship with God is not. We should deny ourselves, take up our cross daily and follow Jesus. (1 John 2:15-17) As a nation, we are more concerned about money than morality.

THERE IS NO ROOM FOR BOTHER Matthew 6:25-32

Life is more than food and clothing. We should spend more time on the Faithbook (Bible) than on Facebook. We should seek God’s kingdom and righteousness first. The Bible says that Godliness with contentment is great gain.

NO ROOM FOR BURDEN Matthew 6:31-34, Hebrews 12:4

Matt. 6:33 says “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” If you are not a Christian, you have nothing but an

eternity in hell. Concentrate on God’s kingdom business rather than worldly things. We have enough to worry about today without worrying about our earthly tomorrows.

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

Veterans’ Day was declared, following the deadliest war in history, honors all Veterans. War is a ‘necessary evil’ at times, often causing mental, emotional, and at times, physical injuries. Born-again Christians are called to be in God’s Army. Second Timothy 2: You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. We should be willing to serve.

Our battles must begin in grace – be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. As long as we are in God’s Army, we will have a battle; it will ever be ‘fight’ or ‘flight’. When we cease to fight, God will take over. Paul writes in Second Corinthians 11 of being forty stripes minus one, three times beaten with rods; once stoned; three times shipwrecked… in perils of waters, robbers, own countrymen, of the Gentiles, in the city, in the wilderness, in the sea, among false brethren… and each time, God took over.

Christians are either ‘Active Duty’, ‘AWOL’, ‘Dishonorably Discharged’ or ‘Promoted Up’ (Heaven). The battle lines are drawn; the Victory has already been won. Which side are you on? No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please Him who enlisted him as a soldier.

It cost to be a soldier in God’s army; His Glory is our reward! What we do in this life will echo throughout Eternity. Let us ask ourselves, “How many will be in Heaven, because of the life I lived before them, and the testimony of my faith?”

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