Registration for King's camp is now underway. Weekly sessions begin June 8th. For more information go to www.clfcamp.com.
Grace Place Ministries in Monroe needs help with their soup kitchen on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Also need help with the clothes closet. Call 361-9702.
There has been an account set up at Progressive Bank for Rick Knighten to help defray medical expenses for treatment for cancer. Rick has been a local DJ for over 25 years. He is without insurance and in serious need of financial help. Donations can be made at any Progressive Bank donation.
A special account has been set up for Ricky Young who has had severe head trauma due to a recent fall. Go by any Iberia Bank location to donate. There will also be a spaghetti lunch for Ricky Friday at 131 Arrant Road/West Monroe beginning at 11am. Cost is $5.00. Call 323-1034 or 376-1827.
A cancer fund account has been set up at Jonesboro State bank in the name of Billy Tilley. Billy has throat cancer and is having to travel for daily treatments. You can donate by mail, in person or call 318-259-4411.
GriefShare a video seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone they loved has begun at the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. The group meets on Friday night's at 7pm. For more information, call Carol Ogle at 318-665-0569.
The James Christopher Allums Bone Marrow-thon begins Saturday May 10th and will go through the 19th. For more information, go to www.jcallums.com. Or call Chris Allums at 318-376-1262.
The Steven Fitzhugh " Believe and Achieve " Football Camp will begin June 3rd for kids from age 5 through 8th grade. The camp will be on the campus of Ouachita Christian School. Teaching the fundamentals of football while emphasizing a positive mental attitude. Call 325-6000, ext. 216 for more information.
The Teen Challenge Walk A Thon will be Saturday at Railroad Park in Ruston. If you would like to be a sponsor, corporate or personal, contact Mavis Zumwalt at 318-648-2426.
There will be a camp meeting singing at First Baptist Church-Swartz Saturday. This will be a free event with performances from 2 until 5 and 6 until 9pm. Those scheduled to perform include The Crusaders, Heaven's Echoes, The Riders, The Walley Family and The New Liberty Quartet. For more information, call the church office.
Covenant Christian Center/Columbia will have revival services with singer/songwriter/evangelist Gerald Crabb, Sunday through Tuesday. Service times will be at 11 and 6 on Sunday, 7 on Monday and Tuesday. Call 649-6505 for more information.
Tillou Baptist Church/Bastrop is having a 4 wheeler 4 Him ride Saturday beginning at 9am. Cost is $5 and includes lunch. 4 wheels 4 Him is a new event sponsored by the Morehouse and Northeast Baptist Associations and the Louisiana Baptist Convention. For more information, call 318-355-2690.
Coming Activities:
 | AmVets Post 66 of Monroe is sponsoring a memorial Day Drive for the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. All types of items are needed. Items that are needed include bath items, activity items, clothing items and more. All items can be dropped off at the Post, or call 318-322-1938 for more information. |
| The Northeast Louisiana Baptist Association Bass Tournament will be May 23rd and 24th at lake D'Arbonne. The guest speaker will be Alton Jones, 2008 Bassmaster Classic Winner. Entry fee is $50 per boat and the fee includes the Friday night meal. For registration information, call 318-355-2690. |
| The Blue Star Mothers of Northeast Louisiana invite you to a Memorial Day Service at Kiroli Park, Monday the 26th at 2pm. Refreshments will be served. There will be special music and guest speakers. Come and pay respect for all those that have served and gave all for our freedom. For further information, call 318-644-5831, Jayme Watson. |
| First Baptist Church/Monroe will have Outrigger Island VBS, June 9 through 13 from 8:45am until noon. This is for children in grades K - 6th. For more information, call 318-325-3126. |
| Beth Moore will lead an inspirational Women's Event nationwide simulcast August 1st and 2nd. The broadcast will be carried at Ebenezer Baptist Church/Jonesboro. For more information, call 318-259-8891 or go to www.myebenezer.com. |
Announcements:
| There has been a medical expense fund set up for Tommy Box at Richland State bank in Rayville. Tommy was involved in an automobile accident . Donations can be made at any Richland State bank location. |
| Grace Place Ministries could use your help. Grace Place helps people of all ages and races be encouraged and lifted up out of desperate situations. There is need for bible teachers, school tutors, job skills training, personal ministry, abstinence education and much more. This is also a ministry that helps the church to find and use their anointings, giftings and talents to be an extension of the church. Call Rhonda Grace at 361-9702 for more information, or stop by Grace Place at 1600 Jackson Street, Monroe. |
| Celebrate Recovery meetings have begun at Covenant Church/Monroe. The meetings are held Thursday nights with a meal at 5:45 and open meetings begin at 7. Call the church office for more information. |
| Fresh Start Outreach Ministries is a faith based addiction recovery center located in Winnsboro with a capacity of 160 beds. Patterned after Teen Challenge, this is a program for men 18 and older that need deliverance from drugs and alcohol addiction. Call 435-7061 for more details. |
| For help with life's struggles, White's Ferry Road Church/West Monroe invites you to Celebrate Recovery. Friday night beginning at 7, come to the fellowship hall. There is free childcare. Call 396-6000, or go to www.wfrchurch.org for more information. |
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Louisiana needs volunteer mentors to pair with children who would like caring adults in their life. For more information, call 323-9034. |
| The Governors Program on Abstinence is promoting " The Abstinence Only until marriage" as the only " Safe Sex" message our children need to hear. If this cirriculum is not being taught in your school, or if you would like to start an Abstinence Club at your school, go to www.abstinenceedu.com |
| Find out how you can invest your life in the life of a child. Call CASA, the Court Appointed Special Advocates, at 398-0945. |
| Folks in the Gulf Coast area still need your help in recovering from Hurricane Katrina. You can donate directly to people still working in the area, or roll up your sleeves and get involved personally. To find out more go to www.dailylifeministry.com. |
| If you would like to find out how your home could become a Foster Home, call Peggy Kirby at 362-3362. Or stop by the resource table at Hill Central and pick up a brochure. |
| LifeChoices is in need of the following items for their baby closet. Baby clothes, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, formula, diaper rash medicine and car seats. Volunteers are also needed in several areas. Call LifeChoices at 323-2200 for more information. |
| The Voice of the Martyrs has a free monthly newsletter. Call toll free 800-75-VOICE to get one sent to your home or business. If you would like a representative to come speak to your group or organization, call Rick Godley the area representative to schedule a date. 243-4681. |
| If you would like to give your pastor or Worship Leader a day off, bring in the Teen Challenge crew to lead your church service. They will bring a living testimony of the word of God being made flesh in their lives. Call Teen Challenge at 648-2426. |
| Relive over 150 years of Military History at the North Louisiana Military Museum in Ruston. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Admission is $3.00. |
| Choose Life license plates are now available for Louisiana residents. To order yours contact the Department of Motor Vehicles. |