Make sure you are following all our Facebook pages!

Together we can accomplish a great deal for the Lord…Separate we can accomplish a little for the Lord. (1 John 3:17-18) I am asking each church member to promote “HOPE Sunday” on Sunday, October 2nd. This is an opportunity for church member to give directly to ministries that support their Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Churches.

Seeking $5.00 per church member in support of Tri-Rivers HOPE Ministries:

·      Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter

·      Disaster Relief within the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area & Mobile Laundry Unit

·      Tri-Rivers Retreat Center – Free Use for Area Churches, Ministries and Congregations

·      Heal the Hurt Retreats – Free Retreats for those impacted by Hurts (abuse, additions, grief, etc.)

·      Churches Helping Churches – Assisting Churches in their time of need (Acts 2:42-47)

$5.00 dollars is an immaterial amount if it stands alone, but if it stands together with the 80 plus Churches and over 10,000 believers who worship the Lord on any given Sunday within the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area it becomes a tool to strengthen God’s Church so that together, we can meet the needs of the Least of These (Matthew 25:40). 

I pray you will Participate and Promote HOPE SUNDAY. HOPE is an expectation of what God will do through His Church. Let’s HOPE Together.

In God’s Service,

Rev Richard Ray

Director of Missions

“All the Believers were together and had everything in common.” - Acts 2:44

“We are a Brotherhood of Churches”

Let us Come Together to Worship & Fellowship on

Sunday, October 2^nd for the Annual Meeting of Churches

hosted by FBC Stephenville.

Every Church Member, Pastor, Minister and Families are Encouraged to Attend this once a year Gathering to Celebrate, Fellowship, Worship, Remember, Pray and Learn how God is using His Church located in 80 plus locations within the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Associations (Erath, Hamilton, Coryell and Lampasas) to Share the Message of Hope and Love.

I am inviting everyone to attend this year's Annual Meeting of Churches. Let us show our Commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission by Gathering Together as God's Word directs us to do.

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This past week, I was again on the road serving our Area Churches.  I continue to serve our churches who are without a pastor working with area search committees as well as scheduling pulpit supplies. I also served at the Retreat Center preparing for the Youth Workers Training Workshop that we hosted and attended on Saturday led by Kevin Miles. On Sunday, I was honored to worship and preach at Fairy Baptist Church.

This week, I am honored to speak to students at the Saw You at the Pole hosted at Eastwood Baptist Church in Gatesville. I will also be attending a High School Summit learning how to best serve our students hosted at Grace Place in Stephenville in Erath Baptist Association. We are also blessed to host the BSM Leadership/Student Retreat this coming Weekend hosted at the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center led by Megan Trotter – BSM Director. On Sunday, I will be at Fairy Baptist Church as Talen Keeney – Associate Director for Tri-Rivers Baptist Area will be Licensed into the Gospel Ministry and that afternoon I will be at  FBC Stephenville for the Annual Meeting of Churches.

Please take time to view the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Newsletter to remain connected to ministry needs nd 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 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”

The National Campus Summit Livestream, hosted by Campus Alliance is Thursday, September 29th. This will be two dynamic hours interacting with leaders like yourself, hearing what God is doing on campuses and in communities, and sharing your vision and hopes for the school year. Every Student Every School

Register online for free at http://everyschool.com/campussummit

If you live in the are of Stephenville, Texas, join us at The Gathering Place to watch and meet together. (11am-1pm CST) Email kmiles@nnym.org to watch with us! Lunch provided. #nnym

Ministry Assistant Report – Talon Keeney

  Hello all, I hope you have had an amazing week! Continue to pray for the people of Ukraine. Get excited! The 2022 Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Annual Meeting is coming THIS SUNDAY! Can't wait to see you there!

 This past Sunday I lead worship at FBC Copperas Cove . This coming Sunday I will be getting licensed to the ministry at Fairy Baptist Church, I will be at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Churches and Monday I will be in and out of the new Area Office fulfilling church administrative needs.

 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 tririversdom@gmail.com 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

FBC Copperas Cove are donating the following items. 

Contact the Church at 254-547-3717

Tuesday - Friday from 8 am - 3 pm

if Interested

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

If Your Church is Interested in hosting a

Local Church Missionary

to Serve in your Church & Community

please complete the

Church Missionary Request Form

Tri-Rivers Podcast

Tri-Rivers Retreat Center

Supply Need Amazon Wish List

Help support your Tri-Rivers Retreat Center by purchasing supplies through our Amazon Wish List!

Washer and Dryer Need

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: tririversdom@gmail.com or 432-202-1526

Has your Church Scheduled a Revival for 2022?

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 are promoting all Revival Dates in the Newsletter an on the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Website



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.

Or you can Email Kevin Miles

South Central Regional Coordinator

Email Kevin Here

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. 

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

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 

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.

The Legacy Grandparenting Conference

The Legacy Grand-parenting Summit is the only national conference focused on helping grandparents be a spiritual influence on their grandchildren. This year the conference will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 20-21, in Jacksonville, FL, but simulcast in over 100 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Life Church will be the simulcast site for the Austin area. We are located on Hwy. 183A,, in the Leander/Cedar Park area.

Speakers include Anne Graham Lotz, Gordon McDonald, Crawford Loritts, Ken Canfield and many others. You can go to the website below to learn more about the speakers, schedule and other information, as well as to register for the simulcast at Life Church. The first 3,500 people to register using the promo code THANKYOU get an additional $14 discount.

For more information about the Summit visit: https://legacycoalition.com/summit/. You can also contact us at Legacy@yourlifechurch.org.

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 

Ministers Spouses: If you're coming to Annual Meeting in Waco, join us on Monday, November 14th at the Minister's Spouses Luncheon. Reserve your complimentary ticket at bit.ly/txbspouses #TexasBaptists #TxB #PAVE

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Churches

&

Surrounding Area Churches

Seeking Pastors & Ministry Staff

View Church Profile and Submit Resume

HERE

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 office@fbcgatesville.org

 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 lobcfamily@embarqmail.com or 

Chairperson Faye Nichols at fnichols@gatesvilletx.com. 

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

First Baptist Church Kempner is in need of a piano player. 

For more information contact Don Casper

doncasper932@yahoo.com

(512) 932-3195 

Cross Bearer Baptist Church is in need of a piano player. For more information contact Bro. Fisher

revdillardfisher@yahoo.com

254-462-7865

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

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. 

(Not actual picture)

Selden Baptist Church has a 1960s Hammond Organ available. 

It has a single locking base and full keyboard. 

Contact Milton at 254-386-7966

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

tririversdom@gmail.com

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

tririversdom@gmail.com

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area

950 CR 227, Hico, TX | 254.865.1299

tririversdom@gmail.com