Good morning Baptists in Central Louisiana!

It was a blessing to be with the good people of Homewood Baptist Church for three mid-week services in October. My prayers are with Pastor Jimmy Koonce in his recovery from a recent medical procedure. During the time that he was away, the Baptist Mission Center and the Louisiana Baptist Convention partnered together in the "Shepherd's Rest" ministry to supply preachers for the services. This ministry is provided in needed situations to assist a church at no cost. I can't tell you what a blessing it is to simply return unto a church a small blessing in light of all the ways our churches have supported the work of Southern Baptists, the Cooperative Program, the Louisiana Baptist Convention and the local Associations. Pastor, if you have a need to be away for a few weeks for a sabbatical, health, or any significant need...give me a call and allow your association an opportunity to be a blessing to you and your church.

This past Sunday and Wednesday, I experienced the privilege of supplying the pulpit at Horseshoe Drive Baptist Church. This opportunity was especially meaningful to me as this church has been such an integral part of my spiritual development.  My family and I were members there during my College and Career Sunday School days. Then as a young married adult, this church provided my first experience as a Sunday School teacher (6th Grade), and in counseling a young fellow as he found the JOY of receiving Jesus as his Lord and Savior! Thank you Lord, for the ministry of our churches in proclaiming the Good News and their investment in the discipleship process of many people...including me!

I hope you have made plans to attend the annual Louisiana Baptist Pastor’s Conference. It will be November 9-10, 2014, at FBC Lafayette. 

Sunday Evening Session is: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Morning Sessions are: 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Monday Afternoon Sessions are: 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Also, the Louisiana Baptist Convention Annual Meeting convenes at FBC Lafayette, on November 10-11, 2014. The basic schedule: 

Monday Evening Session   5:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday Morning Session   8:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday Afternoon Session   1:45 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
For more information, click on this link: http://louisianabaptists.org/annualmeeting

I hope to see you there!
Robert Daniel

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Grace and Peace Be Unto You!

Please hear this...Calling all pastors in Big Creek Baptist Association, Central Louisiana Baptist Association, and North Rapides Baptist Association...Your prayers and participation is urgently requested at the "Pastor Prayer Gathering!" 

Theme:    Praying for the churches in the central part of Louisiana and for all Louisiana Baptists
When:     Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Where:   Tall Timbers Conference Center Magnolia Room
Time:      9:30am -- 1:30pm
Cost:      No Cost for this event
Lunch is provided!

There will be corporate prayer, individual prayer, and triplets of prayer. Musical interludes will be provided and several Scripture readings. This is an opportunity to join hearts and prayers for all pastors who have been called to minister in central Louisiana area churches.

No reservation is required...but if you would please let us hear that you are coming. Email me at radaniel933@gmail.com