Click here for latest Regional News Click here for latest National News   December 14 & 21 Click here for more information     General Assembly  2009 - Indianapolis  Click here for more information  WELCOME!  ¡BIENVENIDOS! The Tres Rios Area is one of eight areas in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest.  It currently is made up of 29 churches throughout New Mexico and West Texas who strive to serve God in an ever changing multi-cultural setting. Latest News Website Updates 2008 Christmas Offering "To support, bless and encourage the ministry of our Region."   The 2008 Christmas Offering gives us an opportunity to celebrate what GREAT things God has done in our lives and to respond by “giving back” to the ministry we share. Thanks to your generous donations last year, the Christmas offering in the Southwest Region has enabled certification, credentialing and licensing of 1250 clergy and the ordinations of almost 50 new pastors! In addition, we have supported the ministry of our eight geographic Areas; provided Regional programming for Disciples Youth, Disciples Men and Disciples Women; led seminars/workshops for clergy and congregations; offered counsel in moments of conflict and important decisions; coordinated the biennial Regional Assembly with its outstanding speakers, workshops, worship and conversation time together!   Click here for more information.     Office of Disciples Volunteering Put your faith to work! Get Dirty for Jesus! How? By:   · engaging in life changing, exciting,      uplifting, frustrating, empowering,         transforming, renewing work · taking vacations with a purpose,      from one week to several months; · building houses, churches,      chicken coops ... bridging cultures ...        and so much more!   Volunteers needed for Gulf Coast Recovery ... check out the possibilities below ...   Disciples and Gulf Coast Mission Stations are waiting for you to respond to the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes. Learn more >   Download a brochure and map of Disciples Mission Stations.   Click here for more information Click here to see our newest newsletter.   Our calendar is now available as a RSS feed. Click on the Calendar tab above, then click on the RSS feed button, subscribe to it and it will appear in your Browser's favorites and history area.   Don't forget to check out Charlotte's Blog under "News" and to take time to respond in the Forum.       Prayer Requests   Please continue to pray for Rev. A.C "Pete" Andrade, minister at Northgate Christian Church in El Paso and his family.  Rev. Andrade underwent surgery this past week for an aneurysm, but due to complications remains in ICU for the time being. Patsy Miller, co-director of Black River Center for Learning, has been diagnosed with an aggressive pancreatic cancer that cannot be operated on.   Please keep her  her husband, Bill Miller, and her family in your prayers as they journey through this difficult time.