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.” (NKJV)

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Psalm 150:1-6… “Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!”

What a week to praise the Lord as I started out the week worshiping and preaching at Spicewood Baptist Church and then on Monday we all witnessed the wonders of our Creator as we marveled at the total eclipse of the sun and on Sunday (yesterday) I was blessed to Worship in the morning at Birth of Hope Baptist Church and concluded the evening singing and praising the Lord at the Coryell Baptist Association Gospel Music Festival hosted by Boots & Saddle Cowboy Church. 

The days in-between, I was honored and truly blessed to serve as a judge at Trinity Baptist Church in Gatesville as they hosted the Associational Youth and Children’s Bible Drills. Those that advanced will compete this Saturday at the state regional competition. I am so proud of each of these students as I too am a product of Bible Drills and Speakers Tournament. 

This week our office served FBC Kempner with sound/visual, led Bible Study at Fairy Baptist Church, hosted Valley Grove Baptist Church Women’s Retreat at the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center, and hosted the Coryell Baptist Association Ladies Luncheon at Eastwood Baptist Church led by Tri-Rivers WMU/Women’s Ministry Director Donna Trusty. 

This week, I will be traveling over 1,200 miles serving our area churches and partnering ministries.  This Sunday, I am honored to worship and

preach at FBC Hico, followed by attending the Lampasas Baptist

Association Gospel Music Festival hosted by FBC Lometa beginning at

5 pm.  Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Hispanic Coordinator Pastor Bob Evaul has been working with our Hispanic Churches as they prepare an Ordination Service on April 28, please read his report below to learn more.

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 100 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”.

Hello everyone, I pray you all had a blessed week! Please take a moment to pray for a fellow church or family as we fulfill the Great Commission together. It's all about Jesus.

(Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:11-13)

This past Sunday my wife, Richard, and I visited Birth of Hope Baptist Church. Following that, I lead the Coryell Baptist Association Music Festival hosted by Boots n Saddle Cowboy Church. Tuesday, I installed audio/visual equipment at FBC Kempner. Wednesday, I led a bible study at Fairy Baptist Church. Saturday, we celebrated my nephew James McKay's 10th Birthday.

This coming Sunday, I will be preaching at Clairette Baptist Church. Following that, I will be attending the Lampasas Baptist Association Music Festival hosted by FBC Lometa. Tuesday, I will be attending the Burnet/Llano Baptist Association Leadership Meeting hosted by Spicewood Baptist Church, and leading a worship band rehearsal for a youth worship night at Adamsville Baptist Church. Wednesday, I will be leading a bible study at Fairy Baptist Church and visiting Warriors Christian Academy with Richard Ray. Friday and Saturday, I will be attending the WMU of Texas Annual Meeting in Waco, TX.

 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 consultations and 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 254-865-1299.

I am here to serve you and your church and hope to meet you as my wife Josalyne and I travel around the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area.

Talon Keeney

Tri-Rivers Associate Director

Friday:

2pm - Registration

3pm - General Session

4pm - Breakout Session #1

5pm - Breakout Session #2

6pm - Dinner

7pm - Worship

9pm - Games/Fellowship/Snacks

Saturday:

8am - Breakfast

9am - Breakout Session #3

10am - Worship

Noon - Lunch

1pm - Closing Time

Women’s Ministry/WMU Upcoming Events

1. WMU of Texas- Pursue Annual Meeting and Mission Gathering, April 19-20,

2024, Waco Convention Center, Waco, TX, www.wmutx.org/events/pursue

2. Annual Tri-Rivers Women’s Conference, April 26-27th - Tri- Rivers Retreat Center; RSVP at tri-riversbaptistarea.com

3. May 2nd - National Day of Prayer- nationaldayofprayer.org

4. Burnet/Llano Association Ladies Luncheon, FBC- Burnet, May 4th, 10-Noon,

RSVP: tri-riversbaptistarea.com

5. May 11th - World Fair Trade Day- www.worldcrafts.org

6. Unapologetic Conference, May 18, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Chinese Baptist

Church, Houston, 900 Brogden Rd, Houston, TX,

texasbaptists.org/ministries/evangelism/apologetics

7. September 21, Children’s Day- Tri-River Retreat Center- Details to Come

8. Mission Magazines

a. Texas Baptist Life- texasbaptists.org/subscription-center

b. Southern Baptist Texan- texanonline.net/subscribe/

c. Mission Mosaic- wmustore.com/missions-resources

d. North American Mission Board- On Mission- namb.net/on-mission/

e. International Mission Board- imb.org/training/journal-of-missions/

9. For resources, event, and mission information visit:

a. tri-riversbaptistarea.com

b. texasbaptists.org Baptist General Convention of Texas

c. sbtexas.com Southern Baptist of Texas Convention

d. wmu.com (National WMU website)

i. On the Journey Podcast- wmu.com/podcast/

e. wmutx.org (Texas WMU website)

f. namb.net North American Mission Board

g. imb.org International Mission Board



10. My information- Donna Trusty, 903-556-0136- trustyd13@gmail.com

In March I had the privilege of meeting with the Hispanic pastors of Tri-Rivers Association at the Iglesia Bautista Hispana in Gatesville. The pastors that attended were Humberto Garcia from Stephenville, Francisco Reza from Lampasas, Ezekiel Casas and Joel Solorzano from Gatesville, Pastor Navarrete, his wife and deacon Mario Mejía from Lometa. The purpose of the meeting was to make plans for the Fellowship and Ordination Sunday Service that will take place the last Sunday of April at 4:00 at the Iglesia Bautista

Hispana in Gatesville. This was an important meeting for us because we planned a pastor ordination service for 3 Hispanic pastors of this association during that service, Ezekiel, Joel and Mario.

For the time being, the Hispanic churches of Tri-Rivers have only two ordained pastor, Francisco and Humberto, even though Ezekiel has been pastoring the church in Gatesville for some time. Joel has been leading the church mission in Gatesville and will not only be ordained this month, but will be assessed in May for the Hispanic Church Planting team of NAMB. Mario has been filling in at the church in Lometa and once he is ordained will be able to supply for any of the Hispanic churches in our association. So this will be a special service where we more than double the amount of ordained Hispanic pastors in our association. What will make it even more special is that our preacher for the Fellowship Sunday Service will be our own DOM, Richard Ray. We will be having the pastor’s council meeting to question the candidates on Sunday the 21st at 4:00 pm. Also at the Iglesia Bautista Hispana. Any pastors of our association that would like to take part in the council meeting as well as the Ordination Service, you are more than welcome. You don’t have to worry about the language, we can translate for you. Please join us if you can.

En marzo tuve el privilegio de reunirme con los pastores hispanos de la Asociación Tri-Rivers en la Iglesia Bautista Hispana en Gatesville. Los pastores que asistieron fueron Humberto García de Stephenville, Francisco Reza de Lampasas, Ezekiel Casas y Joel Solórzano de Gatesville, el pastor Navarrete, su esposa Irma y el diácono Mario Mejía de Lometa. El propósito de la reunión fue hacer planes para el Servicio de Compañerismo y

Ordenación que se llevará a cabo el último domingo de abril a las 4:00 en la Iglesia Bautista Hispana en Gatesville. Esta fue una reunión importante para nosotros porque planeamos un servicio de ordenación de pastores para 3 pastores hispanos de esta asociación durante ese servicio, Ezekiel, Joel y Mario. Por el momento, las iglesias hispanas de Tri-Rivers tienen sólo dos pastores ordenados, Francisco y Humberto, a pesar de que Ezekiel ha estado pastoreando la iglesia en Gatesville durante algún tiempo.

Joel ha estado liderando la misión en Gatesville y no sólo será ordenado este mes, sino que será evaluado en mayo para el equipo de plantación de iglesias hispanas de NAMB. Mario ha estado reemplazando en la iglesia de Lometa y una vez que sea ordenado podrá ayudar en la predicación cuando tiene que faltar el pastor a cualquiera de las iglesias hispanas de nuestra asociación. Así que este será un servicio especial en el que duplicaremos la cantidad de pastores hispanos ordenados en nuestra asociación. Lo que lo hará aún más especial es que nuestro predicador para el servicio será nuestro propio DOM, Richard Ray. Tendremos el Concilio de pastores para interrogar a los candidatos el domingo 21 a las 4:00 pm. También en la Iglesia Bautista Hispana. Cualquier pastor de nuestra asociación que desee participar en la reunión del consejo así como en el Servicio de Ordenación, es más que bienvenido. No tienes que preocuparte por el idioma, podemos traducir por ti. Por favor únete a nosotros si puedes.

Free Upright Piano.

Contact Joy Pierson at piersonfam@netzero.net if interested

Spring Creek Baptist Church would like to donate a Free Organ

Constant Area Office if Interested.

tririversdom@gmail.com

Live Oak Baptist Church

The Church is looking for church/school that might have gently used playground equipment they are looking to sell or donate.

Contact: Matthew Hamilton - mdh3939@icloud.com

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

Heart of Texas Baptist Encampment

Donating the items in above picture.

If Interested contact Rhonda Roberts at rhonda@heartoftexascamp.com

WMU Staff and Contact Information

TAMIKO JONES Executive Director-Treasurer

tamiko.jones@txb.org (214) 828-5150

BETH CAMPBELL Communications Consultant/ Mary Hill Davis Offering Project Manager

beth.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5155

BRANDI JONES Marketing Specialist

brandi.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5152

RUTH MENDOZA Hispanic Ministries Contractor

rmendo7@gmail.com (214) 828-5150

JOYCE PORTO Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Multicultural joyce.wmutx@txb.org 469.405.1638

CHRIS ROWLEY Christian Women’s & Men’s Job Corps State Consultant chris.wmutx@txb.org (737) 280-8660

MARISOL SANDOVAL Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Preschool, Children, Youth, and Young Adults

marisol.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5158

TERI USSERY Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Adults

teri.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5374

NAYELY VALLEJO Office Manager/Administrative Assistant nayely.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5150

ESTELA ESCOBAR Financial Assistant

estela.wmutx@txb.org (214)828-5331

The WMU Office information:

10325 Brockwood Rd., Dallas, Texas 75238

Phone: (214) 828-5150 | Email: wmutx@texasbaptists.org

Tri-Rivers Podcast

"THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION"

feat. Rev. Richard Ray

Has your Church Scheduled a Revival for 2024?

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

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 

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.

To view the list of Bible Studies Available at your Area Office, go to our website tri-riversbaptistarea.com or click Here

Hello, I'd like to share about our ministry so that congregations will know what we do and where to send those who need our help. We serve Coryell, Hamilton, Bosque, Lampasas, Bell, & McLennan counties.   

I am willing to meet with pastors, elders, mission teams, or congregations. I can do a quick 5 minute spill or I can do an entire testimony. I'd also be willing to share a song or two if needed. I'm completely willing to accommodate whatever the churches needs are.

Melanie R. Webb

Founder/Executive Director

Mission Righteous Roots

904 E Main Street 

Gatesville, TX 76268

(254) 651-3600

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area Churches

&

Surrounding Area Churches

Seeking Pastors & Ministry Staff

View Church Profile and Submit Resume

HERE

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).

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

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

Tri-Rivers Baptist Area

950 CR 227, Hico, TX | 432-202-1526

tririversdom@gmail.com