The Kiwanis Club welcomed the Rev. Lamar Carpenter as its guest speaker during a recent meeting, where he delivered a message centered on the meaning of Easter and Holy Week.

Carpenter was introduced by Kiwanian Chet Atkins, who is also a member of Beulah Baptist Church. A graduate of Calvin High School, Carpenter later earned an associate degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as pastor of Beulah Baptist Church for 35 years and has indicated plans to retire from pastoral ministry in the near future.

In addition to his pastoral work, Carpenter has been involved in a long-standing nursing home ministry and serves as a chaplain for the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Department.

During his presentation, Carpenter spoke about the significance of Holy Week, the period leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Drawing from multiple passages of scripture, he reflected on the suffering of Jesus, the discovery of the empty tomb, and the central message of the resurrection.

Carpenter also shared insights from a personal visit to Israel, made possible through the generosity of a church member. During that trip, he participated in a Lord’s Supper observance in the Garden of Gethsemane, which he described as a meaningful spiritual experience.

His message emphasized the foundational Christian belief in the resurrection and its importance as the central focus of Easter.

The Kiwanis Club expressed appreciation for Carpenter’s visit and his message to members.