If you’re interested in being part of MESSIAH 2026, adult auditions (high school age and older) will soon be taking place.

These auditions are for adults wishing to be in the full performance cast.

*For those wanting to be part of the “crowd cast” (Jerusalem & Hosanna scenes), sign-up will come at a later date. 

MESSIAH is such a powerful ministry connection for our POA family, and we don’t want you to miss out on being a part of this incredible story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus that will take place Easter 2026.

There will be four opportunities for adults to audition. You MUST audition at one of the following dates:

-    Saturday, September 20^th at 10:00AM

-    Sunday, September 21^st at 3:00PM

-    Saturday, September 27^th at 10:00AM

-    Sunday, September 28^th at 3:00PM

To sign up for an audition, please do so by clicking here.

All adult auditions will take place in the main sanctuary.

Our Season 3 of POA Groups are open, and we’re excited about each of you connecting with our POA family and community.

If you’ve been unable to join a group, but are interested, it’s not too late. Visit here and get connected with a POA Group today!

It’s almost that time again, as we go to the streets with the M25 mission to reach out to the hungry & less fortunate.

Saturday, September 13^th, we will be cooking & serving food under the I-49 overpass on Murray St near downtown Alexandria. We’ll be there from 10AM to 1PM.

We are looking for volunteers to help serve food and minister to those in need.

If you’d like more info, contact Dwane Bergeron. (318/229-1840)

The second Sunday of every month at POA is designated as a day for our M25 food drive. On this day, food is collected in the bins in the lobby of the church, and donated to The Food Bank of Central Louisiana.

The next two M25 Food Drives (September 14^th & October 12^th) we will be collecting specific food items that the Food Bank has requested. Below is a list of the requested items:

·      Canned meat (Ex: Tuna, Chicken, Ham)

·      Canned meals (Ex: Ravioli, Stew, Spaghetti)

·      Canned Fruit

·      Canned Vegetables

·      Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

·      Jars of Peanut Butter

·      Sandwich Spread (Ex: Jelly, Honey)

·      Soups (Ex: Chicken Noodles, Chicken & Rice)

·      Crackers (Ex: Peanut Butter, Cheese)

·      Dry Beans

·      Pasta

·      Rice

·      Boxed Cereal

·      Cereal Bars

·      Grits

·      Oatmeal

POA WEDNESDAY, September 17^th, YMC (Young Marrieds Class) will have a special YMC GATHERING at the POA EVENTS CENTER.

We hope to see you for this exciting time together. The evening kicks off at 6:30PM. 

Our annual ALL NATIONS MISSIONS SERVICE will be held Sunday, September 21^st, in our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10AM.

Rev. Matthew Tuttle, Pastor of Eastgate UPC in Vidor, TX will be ministering.

Be in prayer from now until then, believing for God to speak to your heart as to what you can sacrifice in giving financially.

Your sacrificial giving will be used to spread the gospel around the world.

Are you an artisan, a craftsman, an artist, or an entrepreneur? If so, don't miss our Family Weekend POA Marketplace. If you have a talent for creating, making and selling items/products, you’ll want to be a vendor.

Our POA MarketPlace happens during POA Family Weekend on Saturday, October 25^th, at the UPC Campgrounds from 11:00AM - 4:00PM.

There is no vendor fee to participate!

In order to participate in the Marketplace, you must complete a vendor application to have your booth approved. 

Click here for a Vendor Application.

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, October 22. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jesi Magee via phone or via email.

POA contribution statements will go out on October 1^st.

Please indicate any change of address on your tithing envelope or by completing a POA Update Form. These forms can be found at either Welcome Center, or picked up from the receptionist during regular POA office hours.

Mark your calendars for an exciting trip coming next year, in 2026!

Oct 12 – 21, 2026 will be a trip to ISRAEL (10 days 9 nights)

Trip Cost ESTIMATE: $4,820 per person (does not include gratuities, travel/health insurance) 

Please note: Airfare is estimated ONLY in the cost.

Registration Fee: $350 per person (non-refundable)

This fee will be applied toward your total trip cost.

Space is limited. For questions or more information, please 

contact Jesi Magee by email at jmagee@poa.church or call

318-427- 6647.

Our POA.CHURCH t-shirts are available during the week at White Steeple Bookstore.

White Steeple is open Monday-Thursday, 9AM-3PM

We have our t-shirts in adult and kids sizes and in multiple colors.

If you haven’t checked out our POA church app, now’s the perfect time! You can listen to sermon podcasts, watch services live, stay up to date with the church calendar, and sign up for events—all in one place. It’s the easiest way to stay connected and never miss what’s happening. Just search for The Pentecostals of Alexandria in your app store and download it today!

POA Family & Friends Day

October 19

10:00AM

Refuge Takeover Night

October 19

6:00PM

POA Family Weekend

October 24-26

POA Christmas Concert with Chairty Gayle

December 14

Purchase your tickets at charitygayle.com