Andy Atkinson, pastor of Journey Church, is a recent graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Divinity.  Originally from Pine Bluff, Andy graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1998.  His college journey led to Louisiana Tech University after High School.  After 3 and 1/2 years and a call to the ministry,  God led Andy to a small Baptist college in the rice fields, Williams Baptist College.  From graduating Williams in 2004,  enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Through a hurricane and few all nighters, he graduated in December 2009.  He is grateful for each experience that God has provided whether a proverbial mountain top or valley and hopes to embrace God’s learning process.

He also enjoys being outdoors when the opportunity presents itself.  He stays interested in the latest technological advancement.  Andy and his wife Micki were married in 2007. Micki is a Mississippi native and a graduate of Mississippi College with a Communications degree in Public Relations.  She has worked in publishing and communications since graduating in 2005. The couple lived in New Orleans for two years before working as Co-Coordinators for the summer staff at Glorieta Conference Center in  New Mexico in 2009. They really enjoyed experiencing different terrains on the West as well historical landmarks of New Orleans and look forward to making Southeast Arkansas their home.

Caleb Andrew James was born to LeeAnn and Taylor James on April 30, 2010 at 4:30 pm.   He was 9 pounds and 21 inches long.

Click here for more pictures from 5th Friday.

Come join Journey Church, First United Methodist Church, and Second Baptist Church for 5th Friday. It will be an evening of music, food, fellowship and worship. The Praise Band from Journey Church, Pardoned (award winning southern gospel trio from Central Arkansas) and SOS (Sounds of Silence a group that performs sign language to contemporary Christian songs) will be providing the entertainment.

Doors open at 6:00 for refreshments, and the music starts at 6:30. A nursery will be provided.

Early Saturday morning, a plane carrying very important members of Poland leadership crashed.   The important diplomats were in Russia to mark the 70th anniversary of the massacre of Polish officers.  The crash happened as it was attempting to land admidst heavy fog and hit the tree line which broke the plane in half.   All 97 passengers on board were killed.  Passengers included Poland President, first lady, former Poland President, general of the army, general of the air force, fleet admiral, and seven other generals.  Also eight passengers were priests.  Almost everyone on board were important diplomats.

Journey Church feels tremendous sympathy for Poland.  We have gained so many friends from three mission trips to Krakow, Poland.   From those trips, we have deep respect for the missionaries that are over there sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Poland is 90% Catholic, but it is estimated that only 5% of the population are devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Poland now than ever is in need to know how much the presence of a Savior needed.  Our brothers and sisters in Christ that so many of us have come to know  are in desperate need of our prayer.  They now have an awesome opportunity to testify to love of our God.

Please be in prayer for the country of Poland, our missionaries and the people they may come into contact with.

Some of our friends on Poland.

Below are a few pictures from the service, potluck and egg hunt.

Michael is getting Andy ready to preach to the church.

Lou told the story of Christ ressurrection to the children using Easter eggs.   On the 12th egg, it was empty just like Jesus’ grave.

The preschool children are ready to go find eggs.

Click here for more pictures of the Potluck and Egg Hunt.

We would love for you to join us Easter Sunday.  Andy Atkinson will be sharing an Easter message with us.   Also, after the worship service we will have potluck and Easter Egg hunt for the children.  Please make plans to join us.

Watch the short clip on the Bible Study below.

Does this sound like something that you want in your marriage?   If so, come check out this small group at Journey Church on Sunday evenings from 5 – 7.