Oakdale Pentecostals

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The Pentecostal Church of Oakdale, Louisiana was born in the year of 1916, under a brush arbor, erected where the H.D.E. SawMill office is located. The evangelists were Revs. R.L. LaFleur, Buddy Baggett, and Bennie Baggett. In the first revival, a tremendous amount received the gift of the Holy Ghost and were baptized in Jesus Name. This mode of baptism was only accepted by the Louisiana work on January 1, 1916, at Elton, Louisiana. The Pentecostal Church of Oakdale was organized by Rev. W.E. "Ed" Johnson, the first pastor, with the following members: Dad Bold, Mrs. Tol Thigpen (Sis. Alma Thigpen), Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Davis (Parents of Sis. Dale Johnson), and Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Fruge. Rev. W.E. Johnson served as pastor until March of 1918. During this time, the church purchased the lot where the present education building now stands. In April of 1918, Rev. R.L. Lafleur was elected to the pastorate and served until early 1920. Under Bro. LaFleur's leadership, the congregation set about to build a large tabernacle and that summer after completion of the building, the second state Camp Meeting was held in the new tabernacle. For many years, the church has prospered and God's blessings have continued. Our church continues to experience revival under the leadership of Pastor T. R. Kelley. The legacy of Pentecost in Oakdale continues! We are looking forward to making more history for the glory of God.