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Acts 1:8…
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
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“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
This past week, I was honored to travel, share, provide resources and encouragement to area churches, ministers and leadership. On Sunday, I traveled to four separate churches (Duffau Baptist Church, FBC Oglesby, Trinity Baptist Church and Live Oak Baptist Church) to Worship with a growing congregation, witness a Deacon Ordination, assist with Associational Bible Drills and attend a Choir Concert. On Saturday, I was honored to serve at the Tri-Rivers WMU Missions Gathering hosted at Adamsville Baptist Church where we saw a large group of attendee’s worship, fellowship, learn about missions and were encouraged through puppetry and prayed for our missionaries.
During the week, I was blessed to speak at FBC Llano during their Men’s Breakfast about how I survived (pronounced dead) from my fall off the summit of Mt. Fuji (Japan) that allowed me to be served so that I could serve the Lord today.
I never tire in my service to my Lord as I know that today could be the last day I can serve Him before He calls me home. My life, just like your life, has been extended for another day and it is that day that He gives you and me that we need to give back to Him. Life can be hard, and you may feel at times pressed, perplexed, persecuted, stuck down, but as the scripture above reminds us of is when we remain faithful in our service to our Lord that we will not be crushed, not be in despair, not be abandoned and cannot be destroyed. God is Good.
The Tri-Rivers Church Recovery Fund continues to grow as we assist area
churches who are struggling with their property insurance needs. In this
newsletter, we have shared the details on how the Church Recovery Fund will operate. Please view the Newsletter or website for more information and please complete the Church Property Insurance Survey in this newsletter if your church hasn’t already. Texas Baptist is also gathering information from
churches to investigate the possibility of providing insurance (see more on
this in this newsletter).
Please continue to view this Newsletter for Ministry Opportunities within the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area. It is our joy to serve all our area churches in meeting the various needs of the church and its leadership. We are honored to be serving each church as we together serve our Lord in sharing the message of Salvation to each community. Your faithful financial support allows every church to have their ministry needs met so they can be more effective in reaching their community for the Lord. We are all One Church located in over 118 Locations serving and working Together in Ministry and in our Calling to deliver the Message of Christ Love to all.
Please reach out to us with your ministry needs as we are available to serve you 24/7. We are a “Brotherhood of Churches”.
Rev Richard Ray
Director of Missions
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Tri-Rivers Baptist Area is in need of your Assistance as we serve our Area Churches in the Gathering of Information concerning the ongoing struggle with Churches having Reliable and Affordable Property Insurance. We are asking each Pastor or Church Treasurer/Financial Officer to complete this short
Church Property Insurance Survey.
Thank you, Rev Richard Ray Director of Missions
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Click to watch:
Tri-Rivers Church Recovery Fund
Informational Video
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Hello all! I hope and pray you had a blessed week! Please take a moment to pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ as we fulfill the Great Commission together. It's all about Jesus! (Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:11-13)
Thank you all for your faithful support to the ministry of Tri-Rivers Baptist Area!
(3/10/25 - 3/16/25)
This past Sunday, I led worship at School Creek Baptist Church. Following that, I went to a minister's meeting. Monday, I attended the H-3 Leadership Meeting hosted by True Vine Fellowship. Following that, I helped set up the chapel for a retreat at your Tri-Rivers Retreat Center. Tuesday, I attended a minister's meeting. Wednesday, I attended Pidcoke Baptist Church's Wednesday Evening Service. Thursday, I helped set up for the Tri-Rivers Missions Gathering hosted by Adamsville Baptist Church. Following that, I attended a minister's meeting in Hico. Saturday, I lead worship for Tri-Rivers Missions Gathering hosted by Adamsville Baptist Church and that evening played drums for Youth on Mission:Unshakable at Lampasas Methodist Church.
This coming Sunday, I will be leading worship at FBC Gatesville. Following that, I will be celebrating my father's birthday with family. Wednesday, I will be attending Pidcoke Baptist Church's Wednesday Evening Service. Tuesday-Friday, I will be helping set up for my sister in laws wedding hosted at your Tri-Rivers Retreat Center. Saturday, I will be running audio/visuals for my sister in laws wedding hosted at your Tri-Rivers Retreat Center. Throughout the week I will be in and out of the Area Office fulfilling the needs of our area churches.
I am available to assist any of our area churches who need a guest preacher, worship leader, or musician, and I am available to give sound, video, and media consultation assistance.
If you or someone you know is a Musician, Worship Leader, or Local Church Missionary, we encourage you to serve in our area Churches. If you feel led to serve in this area, please contact your Area Office at tririversdom@gmail.com or 432-202-1526.
I am here to serve you and your church and look forward to meeting you as my wife Josalyne and I travel around the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area.
Talon Keeney
Associate Director
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area
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Strategic Ministry Director Report
Kevin Miles, Tri-Rivers Stategic Ministry Director
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From one man He has made every nation of men to live all over the earth and has determined their appointed times and the boundaries of where they live, so that they might seek God... ~Acts 17:26-27a
We are the Church! Each of you are exactly where you need to be, at this exact time, so that you might seek God and tell others about the love of God. When I think about the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area, I think about all the places, all the people, who are part of God’s plan to reach this entire area with the Gospel of Jesus. Thank you for your faithfulness to love, to pray, and to share the love of Jesus right in your local area — where God has placed you.
Week of March 2-9: Ministry & Meetings
- Shared at Missions Breakfast & Preach at Pidcoke Baptist Church
- H3 Meeting in Hico
- Dignity Revolution Planning for School Assemblies
- Prep & Set up for Missions Gathering at Adamsville Baptist Church
- TRBA Area Office
- Ministry meeting about a future event at the Retreat center
- Met with 2 local ministers
- Zoom meeting with Nigerian Baptist leaders for training.
- Missions Gathering at Adamsville Baptist Church
- Preached at Littleville Baptist Church.
Mission Supplies: If you would like to help one of our local leaders with supplies for a trip to Mexico at the end of this month, we will be collecting flour, sugar, beans and rice for them to give out to those in need. We will need those donations by Thursday, March 27th.
Also, we are looking to plan a Mission Training Day at the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center for Summer mission trips. If your church is going on a trip and would like to be a part, click the image below to submit a survey so we can best help train your volunteers. Please let us know if you are going on a summer mission trip with your church!
School Assemblies & Training: We are finalizing the Dignity Revolution school assembly locations hopefully this week. They are also bringing in their trainers to go through their resources with us so we can best use them for future assemblies and resource for our area churches and schools. This training is open for leaders to join us. It will be Friday, April 4 from 9am-3pm. If you would be interested in attending, let us know!
Funding Update: I am inching towards being fully funded for my position at Tri-Rivers. I am about halfway there. I am currently looking for monthly financial partners in any amount. If you are interested in supporting my role with Tri-Rivers, you can set up a recurring donation by clicking HERE or visiting www.kevinamiles.org/donate.
As a part of the Tri-Rivers Team, I am available as a resource to your church. If you need help with any training, mission projects/trips, youth ministry strategy training, or even someone to fill the pulpit on Sunday, please feel free to contact me anytime. To learn more about my ministry experience, click HERE.
Kevin Miles
Strategic Ministry Director
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area | 950 CR 227 | Hico, TX 76457
cell: 254-485-6765
www.tri-riversbaptistarea.com
www.kevinamiles.org
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The Bosque Baptist Association is excited to invite you to a fun evening of laughs and encouragement with comedian and author Jeff Allen.
"The Human Condition: We're Still Not There Yet!" with Jeff Allen will be Friday, March 21st beginning at 7 pm in the Clifton ISD Performing Arts Center. This night will be packed with more laughs about marriage, family, and all the things that make life hilariously complicated. Grab tickets now for a night of pure entertainment.
Learn More/Purchase Tickets HERE
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Hispanic Ministry Director Report
Pastor Bob Evaul, Tri-Rivers Hispanic Church Consultant
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Coryell Community Church in Gatesville
is Donating a large Sound Board to any church that is interested.
If Interested Contact the church at 254-248-0849
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SCHOOL CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH HAS SEVERAL CHRISTMAS AND EASTER CANTATAS AS WELL AS ANTHEMS THAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SHARE WITH ANY CHURCHES WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED AND NEED THEM. MOST OF WHAT WE DO AS A CHOIR IS FROM SIMPLE SERIES, YOUCAN AND UNISON 2-PART.
IF YOU CAN USE ANY OF THIS MUSIC, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WE HAVE THE BOOKS, ACCOMPANIMENT CDS AND LISTENING CDS.
THANK YOU.
Alicia Straley
512-556-7522 CALL OR TEXT
arstraley4@gmail.com
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FBC Llano is donating a piano, if your church in interested please contact the church office at: (325)247-4803
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FREE ORGAN for ministry use for pick up in Temple.
Please consider a donation if used for personal use.
Call Margaret: 281-851-9801
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Free Upright Piano.
Contact Joy Pierson at piersonfam@netzero.net if interested
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FREE Wurlitzer Upright Piano
Old and needs tuning. Free to any church, mission or church plant that will pick it up and provide a donation letter on church letterhead.
Located at 4379 Rota Circle, Fort Worth.
Call Joanne or Dr. Dan Crawford at 817-294-2657
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School Creek Baptist Church
Would like to donate this beautiful Conference Table
(5' wide X 12' long X 33" high) to a church or ministry organization.
Contact School Creek Baptist Church if Interested.
512-556-6054
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Robertson Avenue Baptist Church
is donating a 10 Foot Projector Screen.
If interested contact the church at
revmorrison01@gmail.com
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"THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION"
feat. Rev. Richard Ray
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Has your Church Scheduled a Revival for 2025?
Please let us know by emailing us the following information to tririversdom@gmail.com
Name of Church
Dates of Revival Services
Evangelist Name
Worship Leaders Name
We will promote all Revival Dates in the Newsletter
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Live Oak Baptist Church
REVIVAL
Gatesville, TX
March 31st - April 2nd
6:30pm (All Services)
Evangelist - Danny Crosby
Worship - Talon Keeney
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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 * tririversdom@gmail.com
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Start your training by enrolling in an online class below:
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. Click here to begin.
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. Click here to begin.
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.
Click here to begin.
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. Click here to begin.
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. Click here to begin.
Rebuild Training
This course empowers you to rebuild homes after disasters.
Click here to begin.
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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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Valley Grove Baptist Church in Stephenville, Texas is searching for our next full-time
Minister of College and Missions
Interested parties can mail a resume, with cover letter, to Valley Grove Baptist Church, 1731 S. US Hwy 281, Stephenville, Texas 76401, or email it to adamkeim@yahoo.com.
For questions, please call the church office at (254)965-5195.
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First Baptist Church of Hamilton, TX,
is seeking a part-time Minister of Music and Worship.
For more information please contact
Peter Elkins (jpeterelkins@gmail.com) or
Maria Weaver (maria@hhnpaper.com).
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Eastwood Baptist Church
2518 E. Main Street
Gatesville, TX 76528
Seeking Children's Minister
For more information or to send Resume
contact Eastwood Baptist Church
info@ebcgatesville.org
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Cross Bearers Baptist Church is in need of a piano player. For more information contact Bro. Fisher
revdillardfisher@yahoo.com
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:
clay-cole@hot.rr.com or (254) 681-7397
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First Baptist Church - Evant is in need of a piano player.
For more information contact Pastor Dane Barron
barron_md@hotmail.com
254-206-1119
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First Baptist Church Evant
Seeking Youth and Worship Leader
Contact Pastor Dane Barron: 254-206-1119 or Contact Deacon Bassel Leach: 254-227-4453
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Eastwood Baptist Church
2518 E. Main Street
Gatesville, TX 76528
Seeking Youth Minister
For more information or to send Resume
contact Eastwood Baptist Church
info@ebcgatesville.org
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Clear Creek Baptist Church
Seeking Part-Time Youth Director & Associate Pastor
Contact Pastor Steve Hudson if Interested or for more information at 254-499-8170
Clear Creek Baptist Church
3350 FM 2657
Kempner, TX 76539
Job Description is Below
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FBC Gustine
Looking for a part-time youth minister
Contact Pastor Emmanuel Jimenez for more information
325-500-5678
bromanny2022@gmail.com
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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 Baptist Area Office
950 CR 227
Hico, TX 76457
Monday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Friday: On Call
Sat-Sun: On Call
Contact/Schedule a Visit:
432-202-1526 - Richard Ray, Director of Missions
254-736-0410 - Talon Keeney, Associate Director
tririversdom@gmail.com
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Tri-Rivers Baptist Area
950 CR 227, Hico, TX | 432-202-1526
tririversdom@gmail.com
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