WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
February 5, 2026
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Could Your Church Use Any of the Following Items?
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Calvary Baptist Church Portales would like to donate/gift a 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 15 passenger van. The details are: V8, 5.7 Liter, Auto Trans, RWD drivetrain.
It has some difficulties starting and needs work.
Contact Brad Morgan at 575-760-8404 if you are interested.
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Central Baptist Church Clovis has a Bunn coffee maker available to any church that would like it. It currently does not heat the water and they do not know if it would be an easy fix. Contact the church at 575-762-4727 if interested.
Central also has some preschool curriculum (Bible Studies for Life and Exploring the Bible) available. The curriculum is dated within two years or so. They would be great for a church that does not mind curriculum that is not up-to-date or to check out some samples of these Lifeway products. Contact the church office or email Lance Myers at lance@connect2central.com.
The Tri-Area office also still has the Coverbind machine that can be used to bind materials together. If you are interested in it, contact Elaine at 575-714-7788.
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You and your church's leadership team are invited to participate in an upcoming NAMB Evangelism Training in partnership with the Baptist Convention of New Mexico and the host church, Del Norte Baptist Church, as we come together to serve and strengthen local churches.
This training will focus on one of the most vital priorities of the church, equipping God's people to fulfill the Great Commission. We will introduce the Evangelism Kit, a practical tool designed to help your church cultivate a sustainable culture of evangelism.
The training will take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and will provide a meaningful opportunity for pastors and ministry leaders to learn, connect, and be encouraged. We have intentionally scheduled this training on a Saturday to facilitate the participation of as many lay leaders as possible and to ensure it does not interfere with the weekly work schedule. We welcome both men and women to join us for this significant time of equipping.
Please register yourself, encourage your pastoral staff and ministry leaders, and invite other pastors in your network to join us. Participation is free, but individual registration is required. A catered hot lunch will be provided, and each participant will receive an Evangelism Kit.
Reserve your spot today!
https://cvent.me/EOalql
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Camping on the Rock,
Build Your Life on Him!
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock; in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
That is the theme and verse of this year's Ute Lake Camp Meeting. It will be held June 4-6 at Ute Lake. Make plans to attend!
Patrick Pachta will be the Camp Pastor and James Golden will lead music. Kay Erwin will lead the children.
Nathan Windsor is the Camp Director and Bevin Avent is the Assistant Camp Director Contact Joe Garrett at 575-309-9065 for reservations.
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"The Harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." Matthew 9:35-38 (CSB)
On September 26, 2026, the One Day Mission Trip will step into two communities where the harvest is immense and the need for the gospel is undeniable. The two areas that will be the focus for this mission trip are Roswell and the East Mountains area. Truly these fields are ripe for harvest and this day of mission is a call to labor faithfully so that many may come to know the joy of salvation.
One of the ways you can participate from your own location before that date is to PRAY. To help you in guiding your prayers for this event, you can access the January prayer guide by clicking HERE.
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JOIN OUR PRAYER TEAM
If you would like to join our Tri-Area Prayer Team, text your first and last name to Elaine at 575-714-7788. She will pass along prayer needs via a text message that are submitted by our churches.
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PRAY FOR MISSIONARIES WITH
NEW MEXICO TIES
Karen Pilgreen sends out a monthly prayer list from International Mission Board of missionaries who have ties to New Mexico. You can sign up to receive Karen's monthly prayer request by simply emailing her at kpilg42@yahoo.com and requesting to be added to her mailing list.lis
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Click HERE to check out the Good Books section of our website. We also have a Spanish version called Buenos Libros which you can check out by clicking HERE.
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The Book of the Week is Peacemaking for Families (Focus on the Family) by Ken Sande (Author) with Tom Raabe. It is listed in the Marriage and Family portion of the Good Books section under the Encourage tab on the Tri-Area website.
Families fight―it’s part of the reality we face in a fallen world. What can we do about it?
In this guide, discover a wealth of advice and resources for reconciliation, all with a scriptural basis for being a peacemaker in your home.
Basic conflict-resolution skills found in Scripture can help you change your home from a battle zone to a love nest. Distinguishing between positive and negative conflict resolution, Peacemaking for Families introduces you to valuable biblical principles and easy-to-remember truths such as:
- The seven As of confession
- The four promises of forgiveness
- Knowing when and how to confront
- Learning to listen
- The PAUSE principle of negotiation
- What to do when the other party is in denial
- How to know when it is time to seek outside help
- Real-life stories and case studies
“Learning to be a peacemaker will help you guard your family from destructive conflict, deepen your love and intimacy with your spouse, and provide your children with a solid foundation for life. Most importantly, you can provide the world with a compelling witness to Jesus Christ’s reconciling power.” ―Ken Sande, author and founder of Peacemaker Ministries
There’s hope for reconciliation at home. Within both marriage and other family relationships, Peacemaking for Families will help you navigate all forms of conflict in family life.
Click HERE if you want to purchase this book from Amazon.com. It may also be available through other booksellers as well.
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Submit a résumé by sending it to the following mailing address:
Iglesia Bautista Belen
Senior Pastor Position
820 N. Reid
PO Box 2046
Clovis, New Mexico 88102
First Baptist Church
Senior Pastor Position
226 Avenue A
PO Box 275
Dora, New Mexico 88115
First Baptist Church
Senior Pastor Position
100 S Avenue C
Portales, NM 88130
Central Baptist Church
Senior Pastor Position
Applicants can find additional information at searchteam@connect2central.com or by using the following QR code:
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DECEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT
Beginning Dec 1 $38,491.96
Receipts 14,960.96
Disbursals 2,144.64
Balance Dec 31 $51,308.28
Please make any checks you send payable to the Tri-Area Baptist Association and mail them to 1100 W Mañana Blvd, Clovis NM 88101
Click HERE to read or download the latest contribution report for Tri-Area.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Have an event coming up at your church? Email us at tri.area.baptist.association@gmail.com or
send us a text message at 575-714-7788.
February 2026 -
12th - Portales Pastors & Wives Fellowship - 6:30 p.m. El Rancho Restaurant
19th - Clovis Pastors & Wives Fellowship - 6:30 p.m.
23rd - Tucumcari Pastors & Wives Fellowship - 6:30 p.m. El Cita Restaurant
23rd-24th - State Evangelism Conference - Hoffmantown
March 2026 -
2nd - Ft. Sumner Area Ministers Fellowship at Noon Esther's Family Diner
7th - VBS Training Workshop at Sandia, Clovis
8th - Time Change to Spring Forward
12th - Portales Pastors & Wives Fellowship - 6:30 p.m. El Rancho Restaurant
19th - Clovis Pastors & Wives Fellowship - 6:30 p.m.
23rd - Tucumcari Pastors & Wives Fellowship - 6:30 p.m. El Cita Restaurant
June 2026 -
4th - 6th - Ute Lake Camp Meeting
September 2026
26th - One Day Mission
Got a question about any of the above events? Call Elaine at 575-714-7788.
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PRAY FOR NEEDS
IN OUR ASSOCIATION
New or updated requests appear below in bold type.
Pray for Foundations of Faith Dairy Ministry.
Pray for our pastorless churches: Iglesia Bautista Belen in Clovis, First Baptist Dora, FBC Portales, and Central Clovis.
Pray for the Christian Challenge ministry at Eastern.
Pray for all our pastors and other ministerial staff and leaders.
Pray for Joel Castro and his wife, Sara, from Honduras, that they might be able to secure the necessary visas to come to the U.S.
Pray for Carlos Cervantes and his wife, Adrianna, from Mexico, that they might be able to secure the necessary visas to come to the U.S.
Pray for the DOM Search Committee as they seek God's guidance for finding the next Director of Missions.
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Helpful Links
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