By Reba Phelps

The Goldonna Assembly of God Church, located at 108 Tally Street in Goldonna voted in a new pastor in October. Reverend Paul and Jill Pruitt have been ministering at the church for the majority of 2026, but the church recently made it official.

The church also wanted to share its service times and invite the public to attend. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., followed by praise and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening services begin at 5 p.m., and Wednesday evening services begin at 6 p.m.

Goldonna Assembly of God Church will host Grammy-nominated Johnathan Bond on Sunday, November. 8 at 5 p.m. The church will also sponsor a free community lunch on Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. The meal will consist of chicken, baked beans and potato salad. The church’s 5th Sunday Singing will be held November. 29 at 5 p.m.

The Village of Goldonna reports that 50 beds have been purchased and donated toward its project to convert the former Goldonna Elementary Junior High School into a facility available for overnight retreat rentals. The village has received early interest from the Louisiana Baptist Association and others.

The village is still in need of 100 additional beds. Anyone interested in donating may contact Mr. Eugean Garner at 318-533-5044.

The Christmas in the Park Committee will host a gumbo fundraiser on Nov. 9 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The committee is also seeking vendors for the festival grounds at the old school property.

Vendor tent sizes may be 8×10, 10×10 or 12×12, with a fee of $20. Vendor trailers and generators are also permitted. For more information, contact Sharlene Settle at 318-481-3153.

Community trick-or-treating will take place Oct. 31 along with a Trunk or Treat across from The Store at 6 p.m.

Goldonna Baptist Church will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. in the church parking lot, located at 287 Ash Street in Goldonna.

For news to share, email Reba Phelps at jreba.phelps@gmail.com.

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