Religion Bulletins for June 9, 2012

Photo provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSinger-songwriter Paul 'Cactus Jack' LaMarr, of Australia, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Baton Rouge Stake Center, 10445 Highland Road.

SATURDAY

--Founders’ Day Prayer Breakfast: 8:30 a.m., Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church, 8742 Scenic Highway.

--Fellowship Cathedral Youth Explosion 2012 Empowerment Seminar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fellowship Cathedral, 1450 N. Airway Drive, with panelists discussing such topics as health, bullying and education. $5.

--Health and Wellness Fair: 9 a.m. to noon, Ingleside United Methodist Church, 4264 Capital Heights Ave., with free blood pressure and sugar checks, fitness assessments and “Ask the Doctor” sessions as well as children’s activities and refreshments.

--Health Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Shady Grove First Missionary Baptist Church, 16443 Plank Road, Baker, with free eye exams, hearing exams, cholesterol and glucose tests, STD and hepatitis tests and colorectal kits as well as children’s activities.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

--Revival: 7 p.m., The Renaissance Center, 2783 Plank Road, with Joske Sutton, a recording artist from Humble, Texas, as speaker.

SUNDAY

--Pride Services: 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, 8470 Goodwood Blvd., with singer-songwriter Barbie Williamson featured.

--95th Founders’ Day Celebration: 10:55 a.m., Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church, 8742 Scenic Highway.

--Juneteenth Celebration: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1358 South St., with food, fellowship and music.

--Women Day: 11 a.m., First Baptist Church of Richmond Park, 3115 Newton St.

--Men and Women’s Day: 11 a.m., Greater Mount Gideon Baptist Church, 205 Alice St.

--Eddie Coates Scholarship Fund 10th Anniversary: 11 a.m., Sherobee Baptist Church, 10064 Jones Vaugh Creek Road., Jackson, with Jonathan Coates as speaker.

--Deacon and Deaconess Anniversary: 2 p.m., Greater Divine Missionary Baptist Church, 6045 Hooper Road.

--Homecoming: 2 p.m., St. Mark Missionary Baptist, 5956 La. 19, Ethel, with the Rev. Cedric Murphy and the Providence No. 1 Baptist Church as special guests. Dinner will follow in the R.M. Aites Fellowship Hall.

--Friend and Family Day: 3 p.m., Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 736 N. 35th St., with the Rev. John Bowman, of Jackson, as guest speaker.

--Pastor’s 11th Anniversary: 3 p.m., The Little Rock Baptist Church, 7191 La 1, Morganza, in honor of the Rev. Willie O. Richard Jr. with the Rev. Reginald Arvie as guest.

--Shepherd’s Day: 4 p.m., Saint James Baptist Church, 10151 Noel Thomas Lane, Slaughter, in honor of the Rev. Christopher and Eleanor Huddleston for six years of pastoral service. Bishop Gregory Cooper and the Antioch and New Morning Star Churches of Baton Rouge will be guests.

SUNDAY-TUESDAY

--On Safari with God: 7 p.m., One Hope Ministries, 24603 Walker South Road, Denham Springs, a children’s event conducted by Scott and Marci Crosby, of Abbeville, with puppetry, black-light stories, songs, skits, prizes and other activities. Each child should be accompanied by an adult. Call [phone] or email [e-mail].

SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY

--Shake It Up Cafe Vacation Bible School: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Zachary United Methodist Church, 4205 Church St., Zachary, for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Each night will begin with dinner. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Sunday or register online at http://www.zacharyumc.org.

MONDAY

--Introduction to Meditation: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road, led by Beth and Alec Evason. The class is also offered on June 19. [phone].

MONDAY-TUESDAY

--New Life Revival: 7 p.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 5356 Greenwell Springs Road, with the Rev. Marcus Cosby, of Houston, as speaker.

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

--Heaven’s Kitchen Vacation Bible School: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Greater First Church-Baptist, 4669 Groom Road, Baker, with music, crafts, Bible stories and snacks.

--Summer Revival: 7 p.m., Greater St. James Baptist Church, 1919 Arizona St., with the Rev. Henry J. Brown as revivalist.

MONDAY-THURSDAY

--Vacation Bible School: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., New Bethal Baptist Church, 1540 Matilda St.

MONDAY-FRIDAY

--Vacation Bible School: 8:30 a.m.-noon, First Baptist Church, 8828 La. 23, Belle Chasse, for 3-year-olds through those who have completed sixth grade. Includes Bible study, songs, missions, crafts, snacks and recreation.

--No Friend Like Jesus Vacation Bible School: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Jordan United Methodist Church, 4619 Stearns St., with free food, games and prizes.

--Finding the Heavenly Treasure Vacation Bible School: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., First Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 575 Education St.

--Fishin’ On A Mission with Jesus! Vacation Bible School: 5:30 p.m., Greater Beulah Baptist Church, 955 E. Polk St.

--Vacation Bible School: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Elm Park Baptist Church, 5150 Landis Drive.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY

--A Christian Encounter: 6 p.m., Mount Gillion Baptist Church, 346 E. Buchanan St., with the Rev. Henry Mason Sr. speaking for Session I, “Give Us Our Daily Bread,” and the Rev. Albert Green Jr. speaking for Session II, “The Baptist Church Dignity and Identity.”

WEDNESDAY

--Microsoft Word Training: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Mirror of Grace Outreach, 921 N. Lobdell Blvd., Suite E.

THURSDAY

--Mid-Week Worship Service: 7 p.m., Saint James Baptist Church, 10151 Noel Thomas Lane, Slaughter.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY

--Man Up Conference: 7 p.m., Mount Zion Baptist Church, 24940 La. 405, Plaquemine, with the Rev. Norman Edmonds Sr., of Gibson, as guest speaker.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

--Women’s Conference: 8:30 a.m., Saintsville, 8930 Plank Road., with 7 p.m. services Thursday and Friday. $85.

--A More Excellent Way Ladies Conference: 6:30 p.m., Abounding Love Ministries, 7076 Hooper Road. Includes evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, panel discussions for singles at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and continental breakfasts from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Includes lunch breaks, door prizes, dancing, crafts and testimony with prophetess Holly Dixon as keynote speaker. Other speakers include Louise Richardson, prophetess Patricia Lockett, Sandy Jackson and the Rev. Shelie Ledet.

FRIDAY

--Fellowship with Marvin Sapp in Word and Song: 7:30 p.m., City of Franklin Recreation Center, Gum Street, Franklin.

JUNE 16

--Church Garage Sale: 8 a.m., Cathedral of Faith Ministry, 2681 Valley St., with clothes and household items.

--Slidell Christian Singles Open Dance: 8 p.m. to midnight., St. Luke’s Family Center, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell, with music by Jake & the Nifty Fifties. $15.

PREREGISTERING

--Baton Rouge Right to Life Breakfast Honoring Fathers: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 23, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11441 Goodwood Blvd., with retired Judge Darrell White, co-founder of Louisiana Family Forum, as speaker. $30 per person or $200 per table of eight. [phone].

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