WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
October 22, 2026
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It is not too late to register to attend the Tri-Area Association's Annual Meeting at First Baptist Melrose on Saturday, October 24. It will really help us if you register your messengers in advance. Our annual gathering is more than just a meeting. We will work on the business of our Association for the coming year, but we will also celebrate what the Lord has done in this past year and challenge ourselves for ministries to come.
We are planning a barbeque dinner after the meeting. The Association is providing the meat. Like we did for the meeting in House in April we are inviting each group coming to bring a dish for the meal. Here is how we are dividing up the other dishes:
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Tucumcari area churches bring salads.
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Clovis area churches bring side dishes.
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Portales area churches bring desserts.
PLAN to join us for the Annual Meeting, REGISTER your church messengers, and PRAY for a great movement of the Lord as we meet on October 24. Here is the LINK to the registration page to register.
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We welcome the Dylan Panteline family to the area and the Association! Dylan has been called to be the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church, Portales and will bring his first sermon there on October 25th.
This is a some information Dylan shared:
My wife, Tori, and I have been married since March of 2020. We have two girls, Norah (3 years old) and Harper (6 Months), as well as two dogs, Ruth and Owen. I graduated from Boyce College and Southern Seminary in May of 2021 with both my Bachelors of Biblical and Theological Studies and my Master of Divinity. I have served on staff as a Youth Pastor in Vine Grove, KY (2020-2022) and Senior Pastor in Grafton, NY (2022-2026). Some of my personal hobbies include reading, following sports, and playing golf. My family and I are excited to be part of the Tri-Area Association and serving the Eastern New Mexico area with the gospel!
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Notes from our Director of Missions
October is the month of critical meetings for New Mexico Baptists. Bonnie and I have been in Albuquerque this week for the BCNM State Convention at Eastern Hills Baptist Church.
Just a few days from now is our Tri-Area Association Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 24, at First Baptist Church in Melrose. Doors will open at 3:30 pm. We will have a short business session, followed by a time of worship led by the FBC Melrose Worship Team. I will be bringing the message from the Book of Isaiah. Then we will enjoy a wonderful BBQ dinner.
The Annual Meeting is an important time together for several reason:
* Like a family reunion, we enjoy FELLOWSHIP together that we do not get to enjoy often enough.
* We practice good STEWARDSHIP as we discuss our activities of the past year and plans for the coming year.
* We hear plans for PARTNERSHIP in ministry - projects that would never be possible individually but are possible cooperatively.
* We celebrate our LEADERSHIP - men and women who have served on our Executive Board in the past years and new members for the coming term.
The Annual Meeting is more than just a business session. It is a family reunion, pep rally and worship celebration all rolled into one. Join us Saturday October 24 in Melrose. If you have not already done so, please take the time to register so we know you are coming. Don't miss it! (See the link above.)
I hope your church was able to share the Prayer Guide for our Week of Prayer for Associational Missions. The Week of Prayer started October 18 but it could be used for any week so if you did not get the guide please let us know and we will get it to you. There is a daily emphasis for prayer for the varied ministries we share as as an Association. I appreciate our churches focusing on prayer for the work we do together as an Association. Remember our weekly "Churches Praying for Churches" emphasis. Here are the congregations we are praying for this week:
Bonnie and I were at Parkland Baptist Church in Clovis on Sunday where I preached for Pastor Wayne Boydstun as he enjoyed a well-deserved day off.
That evening we dropped in on Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where they just so happened to be having their first fellowship in their newly renovated kitchen. It is beautifully done and I know it will serve their congregation for years to come.
I look forward to seeing you this Saturday in Melrose!
Please don't hesitate to call me if I can help you and your church in any way.
Grateful to be serving!
Damon
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The Tri-Area Baptist Association Executive board met on Monday, October 5, 2026. Rusty Kenyon, Moderator, opened with a short devotion and prayer. The board reviewed and approved the minutes from the prior meeting and the financial report thru September 30, 2026. The budget for 2027 was discussed and approved. There was discussion and agreement about changing the credit card company we have been utilizing
Jim Hogg, the Tri-Area Disaster Relief Coordinator reported on the current status of the truck which Tri-Area was able to purchase. He also reported on the local DR efforts in Clovis after the rains in September and that there had been a fund-raiser at the Mayor's Ball that raised $6000 for local disaster relief efforts.
A proposed Ministry Use policy or guideline for use of the truck was discussed and tabled for further work on the document. Beau Lamb agreed to work on this to bring to the next board meeting.
Damon Pearce, our Director of Missions, stated that there had been a meeting of leaders for DNow and they are working on a plan for when and how that would look like. He also brought up the need to replace at least 2 of the bounce house elements. The board approved such a purchase.
The Association's annual meeting was discussed and expenses were approved. Nominations for filling the 3 board member openings were discussed and recommendations will be brought to the annual meeting.
Upcoming events were mentioned and status of churches seeking their next ministry leaders. The meeting ended with prayer led by Beau Lamb.
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Ladies are welcome to join in the Women's Prayer Extravaganza in Clovis prior to going to the Tri-Area Baptist Association Annual Meeting in Melrose later the same day.
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If your church has plans for a fall festival, we invite you to share pictures from the event with us. We want to include happenings that each of our church has in our newsletter - not just for this time of year but any time! Elaine tries to capture information from Facebook posts but can miss them.
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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 that are submitted by our churches via a text to the team.
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Operation Christmas Child collection week is rapidly approaching! According to Wayne Boydstun, collection for this area will be at Parkland Baptist Church on November 16 thru 23. Is your church getting ready?
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PRAY FOR MISSIONARIES WITH
NEW MEXICO TIES
Would you like to receive monthly updates from IMB missionaries with NM ties? Emily Taigaafi prepares the WMU prayer update newsletter. You can sign up to receive the newsletter by clicking on this LINK.
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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 Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love: Daily Meditations to Help You through the Grieving Process by Raymond Mitsch and Lynn Brookside. It is listed under the Pastoral Ministry tab of the Good Books section on our website.
A series of thoughtful daily devotions to guide you through grief.
Few losses are as painful as the death of someone close. No valley is as vast as grief, no journey as personal and life changing.
Compassionate and wise guides Raymond Mitsch and Lynn Brookside shine a light on the road through grief. They can help you
● endure the anguish and uncertainty
● understand the cycles of grief
● sort through the emotions of anger, guilt, fear, and depression
● face the God who allowed you to lose the one you love
A series of thoughtful daily devotions, Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love shares wisdom, insight, and comfort that will help you through and beyond your grief.
CLICK if you want to purchase this resource from Amazon.com. It may be available through other sources as well.
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Ministerial Staff Searches
Submit a résumé and cover letter by sending it to the following address:
Iglesia Bautista Belen
Senior Pastor Position
820 N. Reid
PO Box 2046
Clovis, New Mexico 88102
Central Baptist Church
Central is seeking their next Worship Pastor and Student Pastor. Learn more about applying for these positions HERE. You can mail application/résumé to:
Central Baptist Church
Worship Pastor Position
Youth Pastor Position
2501 N Norris
Clovis NM 88101
First Hispanic Baptist Church - Tucumcari
Senor Pastor Search - Bi-lingual and Bi-vocational
PO BX 972
Tucumcari, NM 88401
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September FINANCIAL REPORT
Beginning September 1 $ 70,564.86
Receipts 12,306.76
Disbursals 10,920.36
Balance September 30 $ 71,951.26
Please make any checks you send payable to:
Tri-Area Baptist Association.
Mail them to 1100 W. Mañana Blvd, Clovis NM 88101
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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.
October 2026
22nd - Clovis-Area Ministers/Wives Fellowship -
Juanito's - 6 pm
24th - Tri-Area Association Meeting - FBC Melrose - 4:00 pm
26th - Tucumcari-Area Ministers/Wives Fellowship - LaCita - 6 pm
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 our Disaster Relief teams from New Mexico as they deploy to Florida to work in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias.
Pray for the potential mission work in Honduras.
Pray for potential Kenya mission trip.
Pray for Ronna Jordan and the ministry to provide water wells in Kenya.
Pray for the potential new ministry between Oklahoma Baptist University and the prison at Santa Rosa.
Pray for Foundations of Faith Dairy Ministry.
Pray for our pastorless churches: Iglesia Bautista Belen in Clovis, First Hispanic Tucumcari, and GracePointe Portales. FBC Portales has called their next pastors but he will not be in place until later in October.
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.
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Helpful Links
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