Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel

Brother James Goods, Jr. creates a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School lesson summary at Word Ministries. Email [email protected] to request a copy.

Homecoming Sunday

St. Luke Baptist Church (3507 Church St. in Monroe, LA) will host its homecoming Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Guest is pastor and first lady Harold McCoy of Greater New Beginnings Christian Ministry in Rayville, LA.

North LA Old Line 93rd Session

The 93rd Annual Session of North Louisiana Old Line Missionary Baptist Association is July 23-28, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, 5510 US Hwy 165 Bypass in Monroe, LA.

Call For Singers

Tawanna James and The Gloria Chorus are inviting all interested singers to join the group for its upcoming summer cantata August 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM. It will be a combination of choral and gospel music. No formal training/experience needed. Please contact the group at 318-727-1505, [email protected], or send a message on FB @The Gloria Chorus to sign up or for more information. All are welcome, including youth, 16 and older (with parental consent).

157th Church Anniversary

Cuba Baptist Church (343 Blankston Rd., Bosco LA) where Dr. Samuel Toney is pastor will celebrate its 157th church anniversary Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Guest minister is Dr. Terrance Toney with Unity of Faith Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA.

Gloria Chorus’ Summer Cantata "Anyhow!"

Tawanna James and The Gloria Chorus 2023 Summer Cantata "Anyhow!" will be held Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM at New Tabernacle Baptist Church, 801 Breard St., Monroe, LA. The Cantata will feature choral and music and special guests as well as a social time of tribute honoring Monroe's Mrs. John Ethel Minniefield for her many years of impact in music education. A reception will be held in her honor immediately following. Tickets are $10. To purchase, please request via e-mail to [email protected] or via text to (318) 727-1505. If you would like to purchase an ad for the program book, please contact us at the information provided above or inbox us on Facebook, @The Gloria Chorus.

Greater Monroe City-Wide Ushers 91st Anniversary

City-Wide Ushers of Greater Monroe, will celebrate their 91st Anniversary, on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church (301 Sherrouse Ave. Monroe. LA). Rev, John Russell, Jr., pastor, Sister Ernestine Woods, president, Sister Lucille Jones, vice-president. All ushers are asked to wear white!

7th Anniversary

Zion Spring Baptist Church (913 Powell Ave., Monroe, LA) will honor Pastor Ricky L. and First Lady Linda James, Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 2:30 PM for its 7th Pastoral Anniversary. Guest minister is Pastor Richard Wilson lll of St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington, LA.