Associational Pastor/Leadership Meeting Dates and Locations:
Lampasas Baptist Association:
Postponed to COVID-19 Concerns
Coryell Baptist Assocation:
Sunday, January 17th
3:00 pm
FBC Oglesby
Hamilton Baptist Association:
Sunday, January 24th
3:00 pm
FBC Hico
Erath Baptist Association:
Sunday, January 28th
10:00 am
BSM Building, Tarleton Campus
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I want to invite you to join the Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 ZOOM Video Conference at 10:30 am. We will learn from one another as we together serve the Lord.
Richard Ray is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Tri-Rivers Pastor/Minister Video Conference
Time: Tuesday, January 19th at 10:30 AM
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Richard Ray: Director of Missions -
Weekly Update
I pray everyone had a wonderful New Year. We finally made it to 2021 however, we are still dealing with the challenges of 2020. As I look back, I am proud to have served as your Director of Missions as we together met many of those challenges by learning from one another, praying for one another and ministering to one another as a "Brotherhood of Churches."
On Tuesday, January 29 at 10:30 am we will host a Tri-Rivers Pastor ZOOM Meeting to fellowship and to pray for one another as we begin the New Year. We will send out the ZOOM Link the week prior and it will also be posted on our website.
I was blessed to provide special music for White Hall Baptist Church. We had a wonderful time worshipping and praising the Lord.
This week, we will be focusing on the mission and ministry of 2021 as we serve the churches of Tri-Rivers Baptist Area. We are having a Tri-Rivers Staff Meeting this week with myself, Ministry Assistant Riley Smallridge, Hispanic Church Director Jaime Lopez and Church Relationship Director Dr. Dillard Fisher.
Each church should have received the new Tri-Rivers 2021 Gift Remittance Form along with other information. Please use this form as your church gives in 2021. If you have any questions, please contact your Area Office.
This Sunday, I look forward to worship and preach at Adamsville Baptist Church while pastor Dale Adams is on vacation.
Please take time to view the newsletter for additional ministry and mission opportunities. It is always a joy to serve you so please do not hesitate to contact your Tri-Rivers Area office if you need assistance or information regarding all your ministry needs.
Until next week, "All the believers were together and had everything in common." - Acts 2:44
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The call to action for our faith community will begin with a virtual interfaith event on January 11 at 6 p.m. on Facebook. The event will include remarks from state officials, prayer, and a panel discussion of faith leaders and members of the Office of the Governor's Child Sex Trafficking Team (CSTT). We extend this invitation to join us January 11 through January 17, 2021 for GRACE Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking.
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Tri-Rivers Baptist Area is seeking a Volunteer to add a propane gas line (approximately 8 feet) to our outside laundry unit at the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center. If interested please contact your Director of Missions Richard Ray at 432-202-1526.
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January Calendar of Events and Opportunities to Serve |
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For the Retreat Center Calendar
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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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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 at our website:
(254) 865-1299
tririversdom@gmail.com
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Church youth director with experience needed (salaried 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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Free piano, must be picked up.
Contact your Tri-Rivers Area Office if interested.
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Yamaha Upright Piano Available. Contact your Tri-Rivers Area Office if interested.
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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 |
Cross Bearer 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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First Baptist Church Kempner is in need of a piano player.
For more information contact Don Casper
doncasper932@yahoo.com
(512) 932-3195
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Mountain Baptist Church is seeking a part-time music Minister for Sunday mornings. If you are interested contact Kurt Fuessel 254-865-7528 kurtef4970@gmail.com
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 Visit our website to view associational constitution and bylaws, pulpit supply list, area office resources, calendar events, and much more!!
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Tri-Rivers Ministry Fund Supporting Churches
The following churches support the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Strategic Plan for 2019
(Strategic Ministries, Free Student Summer Retreats, Domestic Violence Emergency Safehouse/Hotline, Etc.)
Carlton Baptist Church
| The Church at Blue Ridge
| Eastwood Baptist Church
| Fairy Baptist Church
| Turnersville Baptist Church
| Edna Hill Baptist Church
| Cowboy Church of Erath
| Clear Creek Baptist Church | Trinity Baptist Church
| FBC Kempner
| FBC Copperas Cove
| Mountain Baptist Church
| Morgan Mill Baptist church
| Coryell Community Church
| Cove Korean English Misson
| Clairette Baptist Church
| FBC Stephenville
| Live Oak Baptist Church
| Purves Baptist Church
| Jonesboro Baptist Church
| FBC Hamilton
| True Vine Fellowship
| Northside Baptist Church
| Cottonwood Baptist Church
| Eagle Springs Baptist Church
| Providence Baptist Church
| Purmela Baptist Church
| Seldon Baptist Church
| Double N Cowboy Church
| Calvary Baptist Church
| FBC Evant
| FBC Hamilton
| Sweet Home Baptist Church
| FBC Hico
| FBC Oglesby
| Levita Baptist Fellowship | | School Creek Baptist Church |
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If your church would like to participate contact your director of missions, Richard Ray: 254-865-1299
tririversdom@gmail.com
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Tri-Rivers Retreat Fund Supporting Churches
The following churches support the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center for 2020
Cottonwood Baptist Church
| Clear Creek Baptist Church
| Cowboy Church of Erath Co.
| Eastwood Baptist Church
| Edna Hills Baptist Church
| Fairy Baptist Church
| FBC Copperas Cove | FBC Gatesville
| FBC Kempner
| FBC Evant
| Jonesboro Baptist Church
| Pidcoke Baptist Church
| School Creak Baptist Church
| Northside Baptist Church
| White Hall Bapitst Church
| Trinity Baptist Church
| Purmela Batist Church
| Copperas Cove Korean Church English Missions
| Providence Baptist Church
| Hay Valley Baptist Church
| Mountain Baptist Church
| True Vine Baptist Church
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If your church would like to participate contact your director of missions, Richard Ray: 254-865-1299
tririversdom@gmail.com
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Tri-Rivers Retreat Fund Supporting Churches
The following churches/individuals donated towards the 2021
Tri-Rivers Retreat Center Note Payoff Fund
(Seeking 80 Church/Individuals donating $2,000 by October 2021)
Fairy Baptist Church
$2400
| Charlie and MaryAlice Wise
$2000
| Marilyn Pettijohn
$2000
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If your church would like to participate contact your director of missions, Richard Ray: 254-865-1299
tririversdom@gmail.com
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Tri-Rivers ANNUAL HOPE Offering Supporting Churches
The following churches support the Tri-Rivers HOPE OFFERING for 2020
| Adamsville Baptist Church | Cove Korean English Mission | Fairy Baptist Church | FBC Evant | | FBC Hamilton | FBC Lampasas | FBC Lometa | FBC Oglesby | | Green Creek Baptist Church | Littleville Baptist Church | Pidcoke Baptist Church | Providence Baptist Church | | Purves Baptist Church | White Mountain Baptist Church |
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If your church would like to participate contact your director of missions, Richard Ray: 254-865-1299
tririversdom@gmail.com
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Adopted Ministries of Tri-Rivers
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