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Ep. 19
"Church Security and Safety" with Guest Bob Ray III
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Ep. 18
"National Network of Youth Ministries with Guest Kevin Miles"
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Tri-Rivers Retreat Center
Supply Need Amazon Wish List
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Help support your Tri-Rivers Retreat Center by purchasing supplies through our Amazon Wish List! | |
The Tri-Rivers Retreat Center is in need of
2 washers and 2 gas (propane) dryers
Used/New
If you are interested in donating please
contact us at: [email protected] or 432-202-1526
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Rev. Richard Ray – Director of Missions Weekly Update
Proverbs 4:25-27…
“Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil."
Each week I am blessed to serve you the Church in moving forward. Regardless of the chaos, challenges, and the conduct from the world we live in, the church is called to keep their eyes looking straight ahead and fixed on the direction that God is leading us. We are to remain unwavering in all our ways and our steps are to remain pure as we present the Gospel to a world that needs Jesus Christ. It is my joy and honor to serve you the Church as we together deliver the light of Christ to this world that is full of sin and darkness.
Let us find strength in one another, let us be encouraged by one another and let us remain steadfast together because we are one body serving the one true God.
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This past week, we resourced our area churches and associations in the areas of: website service, VBS, BSM, Churches seeking Pastor and Staff positions, Financial accounting, providing maintenance at the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center as we continue to host ministry retreats throughout the summer. We also continue to provide the many daily ministry needs as we serve our area churches.
This past Sunday I was blessed to be worship and preach in both worship services at FBC Copperas Cove and that evening I assisted in cooking and serving steaks for the Fairy Baptist Church Father’s Day Fellowship Dinner. This week, we will continue to meet the many ministry needs of our area churches to include: pulpit supply scheduling, social media installation, Retreat Center lawncare and maintenance, visiting with area pastors and church leadership, while meeting with some of our ministry partners as we continue to gather information on ministry/missions opportunities to share with you. This Sunday, I am honored to worship and preach at Lake Victor Baptist Church of Lampasas Baptist Association.
Please review the latest Classified Ad in this newsletter as we have churches seeking church staff positions and other various ministry needs.
Please take time to view the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Newsletter to remain connected to ministry needs and resources and to view all upcoming Ministry, Training and Fellowship Opportunities. If you have a ministry need or request, please do not hesitate to call your Area Office as we are here to serve you 24/7.
“All the Believers were together and had everything in common.” - Acts 2:44
“We are a Brotherhood of Churches”
Rev Richard Ray, Director of Missions
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Hello, I hope you all have had a blessed week. Please pray for the people of Ukraine and support them in any way possible and all those affected by fires across Texas. Also, lift up a special prayer for all the families and loved ones who lost a student or teacher in the Uvalde School Shooting.
This past Sunday I had a great time leading worship at Eastwood Baptist Church. This past week I was at the Retreat Center preparing for upcoming retreats and working out of the Tri-Rivers Office fulfilling church administrative needs.
This coming Sunday I will be leading worship at Eastwood Baptist Church and recording the Tri-Rivers Podcast on Monday.
I am available to assist any of our area churches who need a guest worship leader or musician, and I am available to give sound and video media consultations and assistance.
We are in need of Musicians, Worship Leaders, and Local Church Missionaries to serve in our area Churches. If you feel led to serve in this area, please contact your Area Office at [email protected] or 254-865-1299.
I am here to serve you in all your ministry needs and it is my joy to do so. I look forward to meeting you as my wife Josalyne and I travel the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area visiting and worshiping with you on Sunday's.
Talon Keeney
Ministry Assistant
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Tri-Rivers Retreat Center Water Well Repair
Expense Assistance
The Tri-Rivers Retreat Center Water Well was repaired on May 6th, 2022, which included the replacement of all the downhole pipe, water pump and the control box. There were several holes in the down hole pipes and the water pump was 18 years old and beginning to wane, therefore the repair was necessary. The cost was just over $9,000.00 and as this expense was unexpected and out of the scope of our general maintenance budget, we are asking for any financial assistance in funding this expense.
We are asking for donations of any amount to restore the Maintenance Fund that serves the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center. All funds received over and above the invoice amount will be designated to the Retreat Center Maintenance Fund for future use.
Donations can be sent to the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Designated: Water Well Repair
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area
502 E. Main Street
Gatesville, TX 76528
Or you may give Online by clicking the
"Donate HERE Button" Below
The Tri-Rivers Retreat Center which is owned by each church within the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area and funded exclusively by donations received from churches, organizations and individuals allows us to never charge a fee to use this valuable ministry facility. This is truly a unique ministry tool unlike anything I have ever been a part of. This facility is used weekly to encourage and strengthen God’s Church, His Children, and our Ministry Partners in fulfilling the Great Commission while delivering the message of Salvation to those who are lost.
As of the date of this request the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center has hosted 15 ministry retreats with 393 people entering its gates to Encounter Christ without the concern of Expense. To date we have 38 confirmed reservations for 2022, including retreats from Texas WMU, Christian Women Job Corp, Christian Men’s Job Corp, Area Churches/Ministers, Domestic/Abuse Survivors, Preteen/Youth Camps, National Network of Youth Ministers and Families. (View full calendar at tririversretreatcenter.com)
I want to thank all those who have already provided funds and I want to thank you in advance for your assistance in this Unexpected but Necessary Repair Expense to allow your Retreat Center to continue to serve all those who enter its gates.
Thank you for those who have already donated funds toward this expense. It is greatly appreciated:
- Huckabay Baptist Church
- Jonesboro Baptist Church
- Betty Rials
- Turnersville Baptist Church
- Duffau Baptist Church
- Providence Baptist Church
- White Hall Baptist Church
In God’s Service,
Rev Richard Ray
Director of Missions
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Community Baptist Church of Dublin
Welcomes New Pastor
Robert (Bob) Evaul
Pastor Bob Evaul has served as Pastor, State Association Zone Consultant, Catalytic Missionary, Prison/Jail Chaplain and Church Planter.
He is married to Carol Evaul, M.A., L.P.C. They have four grown children and seven grandchildren. He has led several Mission Trips to Mexico and Bolivia, completed Disaster Relief Training, Volunteer Chaplain Training NAMB, Basic Training for Church Planters, Church Planter Mentor Training, and Training through the Federal Prisons for Religious Volunteers (with his wife) and has volunteered for Samaritans Purse.
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Youth leaders, parents, pastors and mentors please join me and other national ministry leaders in praying toward the largest evangelistic training event in 50 years June 24-25.
Plan to be a part of this incredible event if possible and also spread the word to other groups. TOGETHER ’22 will bring together groups of leaders and students from the Millennial and Gen Z generations nation wide who will be inspired and trained to reach their cities with the hope of Jesus.
The event will take place on June 24-25, 2022 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas 50 years after Explo ’72. Led by Bill Bright and Billy Graham. This event energized and equipped 70,000 ‘Jesus People’ at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, sparking the biggest revival in modern-day America. Our prayer is that this venue will again become the epicenter for revival in our time, lighting a new fire and training up a new generation of Jesus People.
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Click the Link Below to Learn More
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Become a
Local Church Missionary
Serving Churches within the
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area
Serve Short Term or Long Term
Assisting a Church in reaching their Community for Jesus Christ
To Learn More & To Complete Application
Go HERE
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If Your Church is Interested in hosting a
Local Church Missionary
to Serve in your Church & Community
please complete the
Church Missionary Request Form
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Each day, God is transforming lives through TBM ministries. Driven by their faith and responding to God's call to serve, TBM volunteers are meeting needs and sharing His love.
That's something to celebrate.
So on TBM Day, Aug. 21, let's do just that. Your church or Bible study can rejoice knowing all of the people they ministered to through TBM ministries.
How can you celebrate?
- Show a TBM video before or during your Bible study or worship service.
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Request a TBM speaker. We even have ordained ministers who can deliver the message that day.
- Wear your TBM gear. Show others your love for TBM by wearing a TBM shirt to church. When someone asks you about it, tell them how God is working through the ministry.
Where can you get these resources? Download them at https://www.tbmtx.org/tbm-day.
Can we help you celebrate that day? Let me know. We're glad to help.
Mickey Lenamon
TBM Executive Director/CEO
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Has your Church Scheduled a Revival for 2022?
Please let us know by emailing us the following information to [email protected]
Name of Church
Dates of Revival Services
Evangelist Name
Worship Leaders Name
We are promoting all Revival Dates in the Newsletter an on the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Website
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Better Together
Networking means leveraging efforts - working together.
And "together" means all of us - youth workers, teenage leaders, teachers, parents, other adults - everyone who loves kids.
We want to equip you to step out and work alongside youth leaders and other caring adults locally - empowered by national connections to reach and equip young people for Jesus Christ.
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We are excited to share that our latest resource is our online learning system featuring Jesus-Focused Youth Ministry which introduces learners to six essential characteristics emulating Jesus’ ministry:
- Go deeper in intimacy with Christ
- Pray with passion for God’s presence and power
- Build leaders for in-depth and long-term ministry
- Disciple students to move toward maturity in Christ
- Penetrate the culture through relationships
- Create outreach opportunities to reach students for Christ
While we still offer in-person training forums, we believe the addition of individualized online training will put this invaluable resource into the hands of many more people. Because we offer the training in English, Spanish, Russian, and Swahili, it will exponentially increase our reach.
We are building on our past to influence the future. And we are giving JFYMO away free to youth leaders during our introductory period. You can learn more by visiting JFYMO.com.
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Want to train your Youth Ministry Volunteers?
Mark your calendars and come be a part of
Download Youth Ministries' National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training that we are hosting at the
Tri-Rivers Retreat Center
Saturday, September 24, 2022.
Email me for more info or Register your whole team of volunteers online https://brushfire.com/trainmyvolunteers/events/530286
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Pastors Join Today
This private Facebook group is created for those serving as Pastors only within the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area. This private group is a safe place for Pastors to share prayer concerns, victories and resources with fellow Pastors. On the 10th day of each month, we are asking each pastor to pray for one another.
This Pastors Only Facebook Page was created by
Pastors for Pastors.
We are a Brotherhood of Pastors.
Join Us Today
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Church Registration for On-Site Active Shooter Response Class
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area will offer free Certified On-Site Active Shooter Response Class. Bob Ray III is Texas DPS Certified in Active Shooter Response. He is available through your Tri-Rivers Area Office to educate your church safety/security team and congregation. There is no cost to your church.
Register your church for the Active Shooter Response Class opportunity by calling your Area Office or Register On-line Below
(254) 865-1299 * [email protected]
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Disaster Relief Orientation
This is where TBM Disaster Relief training begins. All TBM Disaster Relief volunteers must complete this training as well as a background check in order to serve. This class provides the fundamentals for serving in the wake of disasters.
Specialty Trainings: All participants must have first taken the orientation class.
Food Handling Training
A warm meal warms the soul after a disaster. You can provide that critical meal through TBM feeding teams.
Fire and Flood Recovery Training
Fires and floods can ruin everything a person owns in a few short hours. Learn how you can deliver help, hope and healing after these disasters.
Box Unit Training
When people lose everything in a disaster, they will begin the painful process of trying to salvage their items. Through TBM box ministry, you can walk alongside them in that process.
Shower/Laundry Training
After a disaster, a hot shower and clean laundry are an immense blessing. You can provide that through TBM shower/laundry teams.
Rebuild Training
This course empowers you to rebuild homes after disasters.
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To view the list of Bible Studies Available at your Area Office, go to our website tri-riversbaptistarea.com or click Here | |
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area is partnering with Restoration Advocates, Inc. as we continue to minister to victims of Domestic Violence.
Restoration Advocates exists to provide the care and support necessary for women, and their dependent children, who are victims of domestic violence and other dangers that place them at risk of life or physical harm and/or deprive them of their overall safety and sense of well-being. Our mission is for every woman in an unsafe home to have the confidence, as well as the resources, to independently support herself and her children.
To that end, we have established a safe haven called Restoration Place, where survivors of family violence can live in safety as they restore their lives to health and happiness. Restoration Place provides emergency housing for women and children in crisis and we also offer transitional housing for a period of up to two years if that is needed for the family to be fully independent and self-supporting. Learn More HERE
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First Baptist Church Copperas Cove needs a new home for the current pews in their sanctuary. These church pews range in size from 16ft to 18ft with a few being shorter.
All pews are FREE!
If your church is interested please contact the church at: (254) 547-3717 or [email protected]
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Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Churches
&
Surrounding Area Churches
Seeking Pastors & Ministry Staff
View Church Profile and Submit Resume
HERE
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First Baptist Church of Evant, Texas,
is seeking a
Worship Pastor
Youth Pastor
Please Submit Resumes or Questions to
Pastor Dane Barron
[email protected]
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First Baptist Church of Gatesville, TX
is seeking a
Worship Minister
First Baptist Church of Gatesville, Tx. is prayerfully seeking a part-time Worship Minister to lead the music ministry of our church. Our congregation is a diverse family that enjoys both traditional hymns as well as contemporary music during our worship services. We are seeking a godly individual who is called to lead in this capacity, who is energetic and willing to engage in the life of the church. This individual will be responsible for the planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluation of the music ministry in cooperation with the Pastor as well as the oversight, and coordination of musical, artistic, and technical elements of the weekly worship services.
Interested candidates please email your resume to [email protected]
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Live Oak Baptist Church in Gatesville is seeking a part-time
Children's Ministry Director.
If you believe that God is calling you to apply for this Ministry Position please contact the Church at [email protected] or
Chairperson Faye Nichols at [email protected].
You can also call the church at (254) 865-5681 for a complete job description.
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area is also posting this Ministry Position HERE
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First Baptist Church Kempner is in need of a piano player.
For more information contact Don Casper
[email protected]
(512) 932-3195
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Cross Bearer Baptist Church is in need of a piano player. For more information contact Bro. Fisher
[email protected]
254-462-7865
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Oakalla Baptist Church is looking for a pianist for their Sunday Services.
They are willing to pay a honorarium.
If you are interested please contact Bro. Clay Cole:
[email protected] or (254) 681-7397
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Church youth director with experience needed
(Salary position - $800 a month) to lead children on Wednesday nights.
Will need to recruit children. Person hired must become a member of our church, attend Sunday morning services, and be willing to teach
Sunday School.
If interested, call Community Baptist Church, Dublin,
for an application 254-445-4479.
Background check required.
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Selden Baptist Church has a 1960s Hammond Organ available.
It has a single locking base and full keyboard.
Contact Milton at 254-386-7966
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Tri-Rivers Ministry Fund Supporting Churches
The following churches support the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Strategic Plan for 2021
(Strategic Ministries, Free Student Summer Retreats, Domestic Violence Emergency Safehouse/Hotline, Etc.)
Carlton Baptist Church | Clairette Baptist Church
Coryell Community Church | Cottonwood Baptist Church
Cross Bearers Baptist Church | Cross Community Baptist Church
Eagle Springs Baptist Church | Eastwood Baptist Church
Edna Hill Baptist Church | Fairy Baptist Church
FBC Copperas Cove | FBC Evant
FBC Hamilton | FBC Kempner
FBC Lampasas | FBC Lometa
St. John Baptist Church | Littleville Baptist Church
Live Oak Baptist Church | Morgan Mill Baptist Church
Northside Baptist Church | Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
PIB Catedral de Alabanza | Primera Iglesia Bautista
Providence Baptist Church | Purmela Baptist Church
Purves Baptist Church | Robertson Ave. Baptist Church
Selden Baptist Church | Sweet Home Baptist Church
Trinity Baptist Church | True Vine Fellowship
Turnersville Baptist Church | Valley Grove Baptist Church
If your church would like to participate contact your director of missions, Richard Ray:
254-865-1299
[email protected]
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Tri-Rivers Retreat Fund Supporting Churches
The following churches support the
Tri-Rivers Retreat Center for 2021
Calvary Baptist Church | Carlton Baptist Church
Clairette Baptist Church | Clear Creek Baptist Church
Cottonwood Baptist Church | Cross Bearers Baptist Church
Eastwood Baptist Church | Fairy Baptist Church
FBC Evant | FBC Gatesville | FBC Hico
FBC Kempner | FBC Lampasas | FBC Stephenville
St. John Baptist Church | Jonesboro Baptist Church
Northside Baptist Church | Pidcoke Baptist Church
Primera Iglesia Bautista | Providence Baptist Church
Purmela Baptist Church | School Creek Baptist Church
Trinity Baptist Church | White Hall Baptist Church
White Mound Baptist Church
If your church would like to participate contact your director of missions, Richard Ray:
254-865-1299
[email protected]
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Office Hours:
Monday: 9:30am-3:30pm (On-Site Tri-Rivers Retreat Center)
Tuesday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Friday: On Call
Sat-Sun: On Call
[email protected]
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Tri-Rivers Baptist Area
502 E. Main Street, Gatesville, TX | 254.865.1299
[email protected]
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