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ESM United Methodist Church

ESM United Methodist Church invites everyone to join Sunday, July 17, to welcome the church’s new minister Brian Ridgedell and wife Cindy. A reception will be held after the service in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Please note the new times for Sundays: Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10 a.m. Youth will meet at 5:30 p.m. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 18, at 5:15 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Sweet Rest Baptist Church

There will be Vacation Bible School at Sweet Rest Baptist Church in Franklinton on Wednesday, July 20, through Friday, July 22, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a picnic on Saturday, July 23. For further information, contact Bro. Brian Dillon, Ms. Ciji Marks or Deacon Greg Route. The pastor is Rev. Norbert Hills Jr.

Centenary United Methodist Church

There will be a chicken barbecue dinner sponsored by the Mission Team of Centenary United Methodist Church of Franklinton, on Friday, July 22, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $10 per plate. Just drive by the farmers’ market to pick up and pay for the dinner. Donations will be used for missions for the rest of 2022. For more information, call Mary Jo Poole at 985-839-2261 or the church office at 985-839-3808.

Annunciation Catholic Church

Annunciation Catholic Church will be praying the Rosary every Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the church. Prior to the recitation of the Rosary, the group will also pray the beautiful Divine Mercy Chaplet. As noted, these prayers will be held in the church, and not the chapel as in the past. Everyone is invited to come and pray the Rosary for peace in the world and for personal intentions.

Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church

The Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church family will be celebrating their pastor Dr. Raymond E. Mims Sr.’s 44th anniversary for pastoral leadership at the church. The Pastor’s Anniversary Service will be Sunday, July 24, at the church, which is located at 1104 Poplas St. in Bogalusa. The anniversary service time is 3 p.m. The anniversary guest speaker will be Pastor Bobby Showers Jr. of Community Missionary Baptist Church of Fluker.

New Bethel Church

Every week is full of activity at New Bethel Church, located at 737 Ave. F in Bogalusa. Monday at 6:30 p.m. is a Small Group Class on Prayer by Sister Mary. Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. is Wild Ones Youth Night. Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. is a Leadership and Prayer Meeting, and at 6:30 p.m. is Worship and Teaching. Thursday at 6:30 p.m. is Celebrate Recovery. Friday at 6 p.m. is Chosen Movie Night. Saturday at 6 p.m. is Karaoke Night, and Sunday at 11 a.m. is the Sunday Morning Service.

The Church of God of Prophecy

The Church of God of Prophecy would like to extend a warm welcome for everyone to come out to services on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and every second and fourth Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 1610 Greenlaw St. in Franklinton. For more information, call 985-549-0880 or 985-974-4461.

Love Outreach Family Worship Church

The Love Outreach Family Worship Church is distributing USDA “Food for Families” food boxes to Bogalusa and the surrounding area. Distribution will be every Wednesday at various locations. For more information, call 985-294-4587.

Calvary Christian Fellowship

Calvary Christian Fellowship, located at 1240 Ave. F. in Bogalusa, is having Sunday morning services in house at 10:30 a.m., and welcomes the public to come worship. Pastor Larry Lassley and the congregation of Calvary Christian Fellowship invite you to come.