Mission Statement |
| The mission of First Presbyterian Church is to worship and glorify God, to love one another as Jesus loves us, and to bring God's Word and love to the world around us. |
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Vision Statement |
| The vision of First Presbyterian Church is to be a loving, caring church, nurturing the community, being of one body, mind, and spirit, welcoming everyone, and working together to live in Christ. |
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Church Information |
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 296, Bogalusa, LA 70427
Physical Address: 511 Avenue D, Bogalusa, LA 70427
Telephone: 985.732.4407
Fax: 985.735.0048
Email: info@bogalusafirstpresbyterian.com
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Phillip L. Stagg - Pastor
Joan Hortman - Clerk of Session
Tyrona Lopez - Church Secretary
Debra Farmer - Church Treasurer
E. Glynn Strickland - Music Director and Organist
Michelle Davis - Nursery Attendant
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Elders and Deacons |
Elders
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Deacons
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Class of 2008
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Class of 2008
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Maria Dowdy |
Richard Hortman |
Susan Harberson |
Kim Thomas |
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Class of 2007
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Class of 2007
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Joan Hortman |
Pete Farmer |
Stacy Thomas |
Norma Boyles |
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Class of 2006
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Class of 2006
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Hap Hayden |
Melba Johnson |
Austin Holcombe |
Ann Pierce |
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History of First Presbyterian Church |
| On November 11, 1907, First Presbyterian Chuch became a church in the Presbytery of New Orleans. There were eighteen charter members. Since then, the church has grown in membership and programs. The original church building, dedicated on March 20, 1910, is still our sanctuary though it has been renovated and has increased in size through the years. The first session had three elders and the diaconate had four deacons. The following pastors have led the church: |
Edmond La Vergne |
1908-1914 |
W.P. Chalmers |
1915-1918 |
C.H. Maury |
1920-1923 |
A.H. Ziemer |
1923-1927 |
A.C. Ingram |
1927-1957 |
Joseph A. Palachek (Associate) |
1956-1958 |
Joseph A. Palachek |
1958-1959 |
Richard C. Wells (Stated Supply) |
1960 |
Roger F. Greenslade |
1960-1965 |
Linard Blanton |
1965-1975 |
Philip L. Stagg |
1975 - Present |
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The first Presbyterian work in Bogalusa was begun during the winter of 1906-1907. The first record we have of any Presbyterian service in Bogalusa was when Mr. T.D. Stadler, a railroad agent who moved to Bogalusa from New Orleans, taught a men's Sunday School class in the dining room of the Colonial Hotel. When the hotel needed the space occupied by the Bible Class, Mr. Sadler had the class meet at his home on Avenue D.
The first regular meeting place for the Sunday School class and preaching service was the auditorium of the school building and was located on Avenue B in the block north of the present Post Office building. Reverend J.M. Williams, (now deceased) who was Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Covington, Louisiana, was the first minister to hold preaching services for the Presbyterians in the new town.
When there were eighteen men and women interested in forming a church in Bogalusa a commission was sent from Presbytery in New Orleans to orgranize a Church. The meeting occurred on November 11, 1907. The commission of Presbytery consisted of W.T. Palmer, J.C. Barr, George Summey, J.G. Hardie, and Reverend J.M. Williams.
Names of 18 charter members are as follows: |
Mr. Allen D. Spooner |
of Lake Charles, LA
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Mrs. Allen D. Spooner |
of Lake Charles, LA
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Mrs. Katherine Lorchiem |
of Pittsburgh, PA
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Mr. T.D. Sadler |
of New Orleans, LA
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Mrs. Stella Sadler |
of New Orleans, LA
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Mr. Dudley Sadler |
of New Orleans, LA
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Mr. Edward Hyland |
of Covington, LA
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Mr. W.J. Dunlap |
of New Wilmington, PA
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Mrs. W.J. Dunlap |
of New Wilmington, PA
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Mr. J. Donaldson |
of Detriot, MI
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Mr. C.W. Walters |
of Robinson, IL
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Mrs. C.W. Walters |
of Robinson, IL
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Mr. J.C. Graham |
of Allegeny, PA
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Mrs. J.C. Graham |
of Allegeny, PA
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Mr. Joe Beardsly |
of Hattiesburg, MS
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Mr. Edward Claffey |
of Garland, AR
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Mr. Harry Walters |
of Lake Charles, LA
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Mr. A.C. McDonald |
of Meridian, MS
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At the organization service, Mr. J.C. Barr preached the sermon, meetin in the auditorium of the school.
In the earlier months of its history, the church suffered much from changes incident to the depressed conditions prevailing in Bogalusa, but with the opening and revival of the great interests of that now flourishing community, the church took on new life.
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Session |
The session consists of the pastor and elders in active service. The pastor is the moderator of the Session. We have six active elders serving three-year terms. The session is responsible for the mission and government of the church.
It provides for Christian Education, evangelism, stewardship and worship so "that members may be better equipped to articulate their faith, to witness in word and deed to the saving grace of Jesus Christ, and to invite persons into a new life in Chris..." (Book of Order, G - 10.0102)
It receives members into the church. The session examines, ordains and installs elders and deacons. The session provides for the management of property, administration of church programs, and employment of non-ordained church staff.
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Board of Deacons |
We have six deacons serving three-year terms. The Board of Deacons elects the moderator and secretary. The pastor is an advisory member. The deacons are to minister to those in need within the church and in the community. They oversee maintenance of the property, collection of the offerings, and the stewardship campaign.
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| 511 Avenue D, Bogalusa, LA 70427 : ph. 985.732.4407 : fax 985.735.0048 : info@bogalusafirstpresbyterian.com |
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