WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
April 23, 2026
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Lives
Ablaze
2026
Was Great!
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40 children and 18 adults attended the association's 2026 Young Lives Ablaze on Saturday, April 18 at Parkland Baptist in Clovis. A lot of fun was had with energetic music, games, crafts, object lessons, and spiritual growth lessons. They were encouraged to recognize how they were made in God's image.
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Worship music was led by TJ Cathey and his wife and son. Dawn Kirk led some of the sessions. Lance Myers led main sessions. Damon Pearce led in prayer before pizza was served. Additional leaders included Geralyn Boydstun, CJ Garrett, and Amanda Kenyon, as well as individual church sponsors.
Our thanks to all those who made the day such a success!
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A variety of lessons were enhanced by crafts and team-building activities.
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The bounce elements and races were a big hit with the kids (and some leaders)! But what goes up, must come down.
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Sandia Church in Clovis is ordaining their newest deacon, Chris Miller, on April 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. Sandia is inviting all ordained men of the association to participate in this ordination by laying on of hands and praying over Chris.
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Missions Connection event April 24-25 in
Las Cruces has been cancelled.
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The REALLY Good News is the Gospel that is worth sharing so that ALL MAY HEAR! Through missions, we can all be involved in this! New Mexico WMU has FREE missions resources for your church to use with people of all ages! Contact them today, and they can tailor some resources for your church!
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The Bad News:
One reason we have extra resources is that we have to cancel our Missions Connection event scheduled for April 24-25 in Las Cruces. If you were registered for the event, you should have already been contacted.
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New Mexico WMU would still love to come alongside your church to help encourage and equip you to learn about missions, pray for missions, support missions, and do missions!
Please reach out to our
WMU Director or the BCNM office
if we can help you in any way!
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Glorify God among the Nations -Seeking Him In All Generations
That is the theme for this year's National Day of Prayer.
May 7 is the National Day of Prayer in the United States. There are a couple of events planned for communities in our area. If you learn of other events, share that information with the association office!
The day starts with a Walk & Pray at Hillcrest Park in Clovis from sun-up to sun-down. The location for the Clovis gathering is in front of the Curry County Courthouse (7th and Main) at noon. In case of rain (💧!), it will move to Legacy Life Church.
Portales will be gathering at RCEC Park (corner of First and Main) from noon to one p.m.
When we gather together in prayer, we support and encourage one another, creating a powerful atmosphere of faith. It is in these moments that we can set aside our differences and come together, united by a common purpose—to seek the presence of God. Let’s rethink unity in our gatherings and acknowledge how it invites God’s Spirit to move among us as we pray together.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
May 6 is Reading of the Scriptures Day in Clovis. This takes place at a location of your choice: at home, on a walk around your neighborhood, etc. Choose a passage of scripture and read out-loud!
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Director of Missions
Hits the Road Running
Our Director of Missions has been busy getting settled in and visiting churches and ministers! On Saturday, he attended the Young Lives Ablaze event and got to know several of our children's leaders from various churches. Sunday found him and Bonnie visiting the early Service at Central Baptist in Clovis and then went to Melrose Baptist for their morning service. That evening Damon worshipped with University Baptist in Portales. Where will he be this next Sunday? Be looking forward to a contact from him to schedule a time to be with your church.
Monday evening found him enjoying the Tucumcari-area ministers fellowship. He visited one-on-own with ministerial staff and met with the Personnel Committee at Central on Wednesday evening.
Pictured below with Damon and Bonnie are BJ Brooks at Central, outside FBC Melrose (forgot to get a picture with Tyler Eanes), and Timothy Smith from Forrest Community (who also serves as Youth Minister at University), and Steve Smith, pastor at University.
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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. Discipleship will be under the leadership of Joe Garrett. CJ Garrett will lead the youth group and 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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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
Emily Taigaafi is providing a great ministry of sending out a monthly newsletter. about missionaries with New Mexico ties. She created a FORM for those who wish to sign up for the updates.
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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 Compact Guide to the Christian Life compiled by K C Hinkley. It is listed under Church Life in the Good Books section under the Encourage tab on the Tri-Area website.
Get immediate access to information through highly relevant, concise explanations of how Christianity works in practice.
More than 100 topics are covered, including:
Prayer
The Bible
Important Doctrines
Gods Will
Emotions
Sex and Dating
Children
Money
Work
A good resource for leaders and new Christians.
Indexed for easy reference.
CLICK if you want to purchase this book from Amazom.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:
Central is also 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
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MARCH FINANCIAL REPORT
Beginning Feb 1 $67,381.61
Receipts 10,890.26
Disbursals 6,463.41
Balance Feb 28 $71,808.46
Please make any checks you send payable to the Tri-Area Baptist Association and 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.
April 2026 -
26th - Deacon Ordination - Sandia - 2:00 p.m.
27th - Executive Board Meeting - Sandia - 1:30 p.m.
May 2026 -
7th - National Day of Prayer
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 our Director of Missions and his wife (Damon and Bonnie Pearce) as they transition to Tri-Area.
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 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.
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Helpful Links
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