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Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Associational Meeting Calendar
Hamilton Baptist Association
Sunday, January 29th
3:00 pm
FBC Hico
Erath Baptist Association
Thursday, February 2nd
10:30 am - Business Session
11:00 am - Lunch/Ministry Training
Greens Creek Baptist Church
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“All the Believers were together and had everything in common.” Acts 2:44
“We are a Brotherhood of Churches.”
I first come to you with Prayer Request for two of our area pastors who are experiencing health issues. Pastor Doug Lindley of FBC Burnet who is suffering from shingles on the eyes and for pastor Jeremy Sanders of FBC Oglesby who was injured when a cow kicked him in the face. Please take a moment to offer a prayer for healing and recovery.
If you haven't RSVP for the upcoming Missions Gathering on February 4th, I encourage you to do so as it will be a blessing for all who attend as we Worship Together, Fellowship Together, Learn Together, Do Missions Together and Pray Together.
I encourage you to view the SOS Report (Summary of Service) in this newsletter to view a snapshot of our service to our Area Churches. We continue to serve our churches in the areas of: On-site Ministry Resources, Pulpit Supplies, Church Administration Assistance, Church Search Committees, Sound/Social Media Assistance, Encouragement, Evangelism, Mentoring and more.
On Sunday, I was blessed to worship and preach at Carlton Baptist Church followed by moderating the Ordination Service at Adamsville Baptist Church and then attending Fairy Baptist Church for their Business Meeting.
This week, I will be meeting with some area pastors/ministers, serving our ministry partners, serving area WMU’s, while providing the daily ministry needs of our area churches and leadership. This Sunday, I am honored to worship and preach at Adamsville Baptist Church as they ordain their Music Minister Lonnie Bear into the Gospel Ministry, followed by attending and sharing at the Hamilton Baptist Association Meeting hosted by FBC Hico, followed by attending the Hispanic Fellowship that evening at Iglesia Bautista Hispana.
I am also seeking out information from our churches who may be interested in or are presently involved in the ministry of Bible Drills & Speaker Tournament. Please see this newsletter to share with us your involvement in this ministry.
Please take time to view the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Newsletter to remain connected to ministry needs & Resource/Training Opportunities 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
Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Office as we are here to serve you 24/7.
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Hello everyone, I hope you all had a great week! Your Tri-Rivers Area Office is staying busy taking care of churches needs. Please pray for Pastor Jeremy Sanders of FBC Oglesby who was in an accident last Saturday and the people of Ukraine for peace upon their land.
This past Sunday I lead worship and preached at FBC Oglesby. This coming Sunday I'm looking forward to attending Highland Lakes Baptist Church for their 5th Sunday Hymn Sing and Meal. This Wednesday I will be assisting FBC Granite Shoals with their sound and streaming system.
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, video, and 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
Tri-Rivers Associate Director
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Tri-Rivers Strategic Fund
Supporting Churches
The following churches financially gave to the
Tri-Rivers Strategic Fund in 2022
Carlton Baptist Church | Clairette Baptist Church | Coryell Community Church | Cottonwood Baptist Church | Cove Korean Baptist Church |
Cross Bearers Baptist Church | Double N Cowboy Church |
Duffau Baptist Church | Eagle Springs Baptist Church |
Eastwood Baptist Church | Edna Hill Baptist Church | Fairy Baptist Church | FBC Copperas Cove | FBC Hamilton | FBC Kempner | FBC Oglesby |
Greens Creek Baptist Church | St. John Baptist Church |
Littleville Baptist Church | Live Oak Baptist Church |
Morgan Mill Baptist Church | Northside Baptist Church |
Pidcoke Baptist Church | Pleasant Valley Baptist Church |
PIB Catedral de Alabanza | Providence Baptist Church |
Purmela Baptist Church | Purves Baptist Church |
Robertson Avenue Baptist Church | Selden Baptist Church |
Trinity Baptist Church | True Vine Fellowship | Turnersville Baptist Church
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Tri-Rivers Retreat Center Fund
Supporting Churches
The following churches financially gave to the
Tri-Rivers Retreat Center in 2022
Calvary Baptist Church | Clear Creek Baptist Church
Cottonwood Baptist Church | Cross Bearers Baptist Church |
Duffau Baptist Church | Eastwood Baptist Church | Fairy Baptist Church |
FBC Gatesville | FBC Kempner | Jonesboro Baptist Church |
Mound Cowboy Church | Northside Baptist Church | Pidcoke Baptist Church | Pleasant Valley Baptist Church | Providence Baptist Church |
Purmela Baptist Church | Purves Baptist Church |
School Creek Baptist Church | Trinity Baptist Church | True Vine Fellowship |
White Hall Baptist Church
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WHAT IS BIBLE DRILL/SPEAKERS’ TOURNAMENT 2.0?
A discipleship ministry for children and students to internalize the magnitude of God’s love through scripture memory, Bible skills, and speech preparation, all to respond to life’s situations and strengthen their faith in Christ.
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We are also working the concession stands at the
Erath County Junior Livestock Show January 2-7.
We are in need of volunteers.
Thank you,
Blessings, Juanita Brawley - Director of CWJC
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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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For 142 years, WMU of Texas has devoted itself to making disciples of Jesus who live on mission. This year, our mission continues as we look for new and exciting ways to serve you and your church.
If you're ready to start a missions discipleship group in your church or would like to host a mission project in your community, we invite you to visit the links below.
We look forward to partnering with you in 2023 and thank you for supporting Texas Missions.
- WMU of Texas Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (214) 828-5150
WMU OF TEXAS TEAM MEMBERS
- Tamiko Jones: Executive Director-Treasurer
- Beth Campbell: Communications Consultant/Mary Hill Davis Offering Project Manager
- Brandi Jones: Marketing Specialist
- Freddie Martinka: Ministry Assistant
- Ruth Mendoza: Hispanic Ministries Contractor
- Joyce Porto: Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Multicultural
- Frankeya Riley-Tucker: Financial Assistant/Sisters Who Care Consultant
- Chris Rowley: Christian Job Corps State Consultant
- Marisol Sandoval: Office Manager/Age-Level Strategist
- Teri Ussery: Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Adults
Visit our Team page to view each team member's contact information. You may also download our contact information here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Dear fellow workers, let us face about, and look onward, and forward."
- Mary Hill Davis, 1907
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Tri-Rivers Podcast
"WMU Women's Build"
with Erath WMU Director Donna Trusty
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Tri-Rivers Podcast
"Church Culture Engagement"
with Pastor Fletcher Matandica
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Tri-Rivers Podcast
"Cookie Cutter Complex"
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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! | |
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The Tri-Rivers Retreat Center is in need of
1 washer and 1 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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Has your Church Scheduled a Revival for 2023?
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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I wanted you to be the first to hear that we are planning an Area Wide event for the DFW Area. It will be held at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at the Riley Center on Saturday, January 21st from 9am-4pm.
There will be two tracts you can choose from:
1. JFYM Forum. If you need a refresher or want to bring your leaders to experience the in person training, this is for you.
2. JFYM Implementation Workshop. This is only for those who have been to a JFYM Forum and are ready to implement JFYM in their ministry or need help knowing what to do next.
There will be a per person cost for this forum to help with expenses. We will be sending out a promo packet soon, so be looking for that! If you have any questions or want to make sure you receive the packet, just reply to this email and let me know!
Kevin Miles
USA Country Leader
cell: 254-485-6765
www.reach-out.org
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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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Footprints Volunteer Training
Saturday, January 28th
FBC Burnet
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
(Must Apply as Footprints volunteer before attending training)
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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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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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To view the list of Bible Studies Available at your Area Office, go to our website tri-riversbaptistarea.com or click Here | |
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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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Dear friend and Associational Leader,
Dear friend and representative of your Baptist Association,
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Oliver R. Martinez, and I am the new Recruiter for the Hispanic Theological Education Program at the B.H. Carroll Theological Institute. If you are interested in learning more about our online Spanish courses, you can visit our website at the following address: bhcarroll.edu/espanol. The great advantage of our Spanish courses is that you can continue serving God in your ministerial context while studying in our Seminary. Besides, our Hispanic Theological Education is totally affordable, accessible, accredited, and achievable! We would love for you to be part of our great B.H. Carroll Family!
I have copied in this email Dr. Adlín Cotto, the Director of the Master's Degree Programs and Hispanic Studies, who will also be more than willing to clarify any doubts or answer any questions you may have about our Spanish courses.
Without any further comments, I say goodbye, but not before making myself available to assist you in any way that I can. I would love to connect with you, and share about the great things God is doing at B.H. Carroll. I hope to hear from you soon!
Respectully,
Querido amigo y representante de su Asociación Bautista:
Quisiera tomar un momento para presentarme. Mi nombre es Oliver R. Martínez, y soy el nuevo Reclutador del Programa Hispano de Educación Teológica de B.H. Carroll Theological Institute. Si usted está interesado en conocer más acerca de nuestros cursos en español en línea, puede visitar nuestro sitio web en la siguiente dirección: bhcarroll.edu/espanol. La gran ventaja de nuestros cursos en español es que usted puede continuar sirviendo a Dios en su contexto ministerial, mientras estudia en nuestro Seminario. Además, ¡nuestra educación teológica en español es totalmente asequible, accesible, acreditada y alcanzable! Nos encantaría que usted pudiera ser parte de nuestra gran familia de B.H. Carroll.
He copiado en este email a la Dra. Adlín Cotto, Directora de los Programas de Maestría y Estudios en Español, quien también estará más que dispuesta para aclarar cualquier duda, o para responder a cualquier pregunta que usted pudiera tener acerca de nuestros cursos en español.
Sin más por el momento, me despido, no sin antes ponerme a su disposición para cualquier cosa en la que yo pudiera ayudarle. Me encantaría conectarme con usted y compartir las grandes cosas que Dios está haciendo en B.H. Carroll. Espero escuchar pronto de usted.
Respetuosamente,
Oliver R. MartínezRecruiter for the Hispanic Theological Education Program
email[email protected]phone817.807.3988webbhcarroll.edu
6500 N. Belt Line Rd, Suite 170
Irving, TX 75063
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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 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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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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FBC Gustine
Looking for a part-time youth minister
Contact Pastor Emmanuel Jimenez for more information
325-500-5678
[email protected]
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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:
254-865-1299 - Office
432-202-1526 - Richard Ray, Director of Missions
254-736-0410 - Talon Keeney, Associate Director
[email protected]
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