CHURCH NEWS

Editor’s Note: Because of coronavirus, many local churches has temporarily suspended public corporate worship and gone to online, social media and other ways to keep their congregations and the community connected.

Today’s Church News lists churches that have contacted The Leader about their interim worship format. Any church that has made a change and would like to be listed here should email their information by 5 p.m. Wednesday to newsroom@rustonleader.com.

First Baptist – Ruston

First Baptist’s 8:45 a.m. traditional service is broadcast on KPCH 99.3, watch on Facebook (First Baptist Ruston) and fbcruston.org. For the 11 a.m. contemporary service, watch on Facebook. For the 6:15 p.m. Midweek Recharge on Wednesday watch fbcruston.org.

Emmanuel Baptist

Worship services have been canceled until further notice. However, Bro. Paul Watts will be live streaming his message via the church’s Facebook page beginning at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. Wednesday night activities have also been canceled.

Presbyterian Church of Ruston

Public corporate worship has been suspended until further notice, however, the sanctuary will be open each Sunday from 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. for personal prayer and meditation. Worship materials will be provided. Social distancing will be practiced.

The Lunch on Us program on Monday’s and Wednesday’s is continuing. All other activities are cancelled temporarily.

John Knox Presbyterian

At John Knox Presbyterian Church the scripture reading will be Isaiah 26:19, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Psalm 110, and Matthew 28:1- 10. The sermon will be “The Defeat of the Fear of Death” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 by Bruce Willson. There will be no corporate worship. The service will be live-stream via YouTube at https://tinyurl.com/tw8j8cz and on Facebook.

The Bridge Community Church

The Bridge Community Church services can be found online at www.thebrige.cc, as well as on the church Facebook and Instagram accounts. A Connection Card is also available on the church website for those wanting more information.

New Rocky Valley Baptist

The church has suspended public worship until further notice, but continues to worship via a dial-in procedure. Join Pastor Sumler for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday Bible at 6 p.m. Dial 1-313-209-8800, ID code: 3196573#

Mays Chapel — Ruston

Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m. on Facebook Live and Bible Study at 5 p.m. Thursday on Facebook Live.

Longstraw Baptist

The church will have a Drive-In Sunrise Worship Service at 7:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 12.

Everyone must remain in their cars in the parking lot; restrooms will not be made available; you will not be allowed to sit in the bed of a pickup truck; and lawn chairs will not be permitted.

The pastor and music director will lead worship from the front porch of the Sanctuary with speakers set up for you to participate in worship. Everyone is invited to attend.

Lewis Temple C.M.E. Church — Grambling

Sunday Services at 10:30 a.m. Call (470) 381-2552. Access code: 195619930. Sunday School/Bible Study at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Call (470) 250-9358. Access code: 144941615.

Ebenezer C.M.E. Church — Ruston

This will be a combined service with Mineral Springs C.M.E. Church in Calhoun at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays on Facebook @Jessica Morris Lawson.

Mt. Zion Baptist — Grambling

Worship Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Midweek Services at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Direct Line Call In Number: 508- 924-5114 Also on the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Grambling, La., Facebook page.

Grambling Church Of Christ

Facebook: Grambling Church of Christ

Mt. Olive Baptist Church — Grambling

Facebook: Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Open Arms Ministries - Grambling

Facebook: Open Arms Ministries

St. Luke Episcopal Chapel — Grambling

Facebook: St. Luke’s Episcopal Chapel

Springhill Missionary Baptist Church - Grambling

Facebook: Springhill Missionary Baptist Church.

Christ Temple Baptist Church — Ruston

Service will be live streamed on the church Facebook page at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Fellowship Baptist Church — Simsboro

Facebook : Fellowship Baptist Church. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. each Sunday Church Service: 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. Bible Study: 6 p.m. Wednesday 6:00pm

New Living Word — Ruston

Go online to http://www.nlwm.org/live/live-stream.

Live Streaing Schedule:

Sundays:

Sunday School – 9 a.m. Morning Worship – 10 a.m.

Wednesdays: Men’s Ministry – 5:30 pm. Women’s Ministry – 6:15 p.m. Bible Study – 7 p.m. College Ministry – 8:15 p.m.