{"id":687,"date":"2025-04-01T03:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T03:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/?p=687"},"modified":"2025-04-10T07:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T07:20:21","slug":"april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/es\/2025\/04\/01\/april-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Abril 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 [object NamedNodeMap]>\u201cFor the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is God\u2019s power to us who are being saved.\u201d <br>1 Corinthians 1:18<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:98px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>** THIS MONTH&#8217;S SPECIAL **<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>** SAVE THE DATE **<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lorem Ipsum has been the industry&#8217;s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Visits This Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service2.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service1-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service1-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Combo-Service1-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nGot to attend and preach at the bilingual combined service with East Mesa BC and Iglesia Bautista Buenas Nuevas. These churches have this service approximately every 4 months.\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG2.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DAG1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis month I also got to meet Barbara Little from Bethel BC in Deming. Barbara leads the Dress a Girl ministry in the Southwest. This ministry is growing and just recently has had several new volunteers from different age groups join and might soon be outgrowing their workplace!\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>aRTICLE OF THE MONTH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2>Finding a Biblical Church Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-medium-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Why it\u2019s important to find a house of worship that is true to God\u2019s Word, by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have recently become a Christian or experienced a renewal of faith, you may be wondering, \u201cWhat do I do now to grow in my relationship with Jesus Christ and become spiritually mature?\u201d The Bible encourages us to \u201cgrow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ\u201d (2 Peter 3:18), but how do we do this? One key step in the journey is to become actively involved in the ministry of a local church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is the Church?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, the church is all those\u2028 who have trusted in Jesus Christ alone for their salvation (see 1 Corinthians 12:12\u201313). It is not a building, but the people who gather together as believers around \u2028the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God has established the church on Earth for the spiritual well-being of those\u2028 who have committed themselves to Christ. Christians meet together in local churches to worship God, study His truth\u2014which is revealed in the Bible\u2014and encourage each other to live out their faith (see Hebrews 10:24\u201325). Jesus also gave the church the responsibility of proclaiming the Good News of salvation to those throughout the world who have not heard and believed (Matthew 28:18\u201320).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do We Need the Church?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1).<\/strong> We need to identify ourselves with God\u2019s people. It is very difficult for Christians to remain strong in their faith and walk with Christ if they live in isolation outside the fellowship of a local church. We need the friendship and support of other Christians. Communication and interaction with other believers will help lead to\u2028 spiritual stability\u2028 and maturity. As\u2028 you seek a\u00a0church, look for \u2028one where the \u2028people enjoy \u2028loving fellowship,\u2028 walk together\u2028 through good\u2028times and bad, and help each other grow spiritually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very difficult for Christians to remain strong in their faith and walk with Christ if they live in isolation outside the fellowship of a local church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The writer of Hebrews encouraged followers of Christ <em>\u201cto meet together &#8230; encouraging one another, and all the more &#8230;\u201d<\/em> (Hebrews 10:25).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2).<\/strong> We need the church for united worship. The musical styles used in worship vary greatly among churches today, but more important than style is the substance of a church\u2019s worship. There is nothing to compare with the work of God\u2019s Spirit in a Christian\u2019s heart and mind during the singing of hymns and songs of praise, the public reading of the Scriptures and of prayer, and the faithful teaching of the Word of God. All these are a part of worshipping God <em>\u201cin spirit and truth\u201d<\/em> as Jesus instructed us to do (John 4:23\u201324).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3).<\/strong> We need the regular and accurate teaching of God\u2019s Word to help us grow and live successfully as Christians. Pastors and other Bible teachers in the church study the Scriptures in depth in order to help us understand and apply them to our lives. Such teaching will serve both as a guide and encouragement as we grow in our walk with Christ. Faithful teaching of the Bible also helps us be accountable to other Christians\u2014and they to us\u2014in how we live out our faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4).<\/strong> The church provides an ideal outlet for serving Christ and others. Billy Graham once wrote, \u201cI would choose a church which opens its arms to everyone with a spiritual need, regardless of social standing or race, one which has concerns about the social sins of the\u2028 community,\u2028 which has a\u2028 missionary vision\u2028 and spirit which \u2028cooperates with \u2028any worthwhile \u2028effort to bring \u2028Christ to the \u2028world. I would\u2028 also choose a church which is worthy of one\u2019s tithes and offerings, and where I could unstintingly give of my talents and capabilities for the glory of God.\u201d As we seek our place in a church like this, we will have opportunity to minister to others, and our lives will begin to bear witness to them of Christ\u2019s love (see Matthew 5:16).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Should I Look for in a Church?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you consider a local church, remember that the denomination or affiliation is not the most important consideration, but whether the church\u2019s beliefs and practices are in keeping with God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Billy Graham once offered this further advice: \u201cFirst &#8230; I would select a church which preaches the Gospel faithfully. However, it is not enough to be sound theologically. I would choose a church which endeavors to practice what it preaches, translating its beliefs into everyday life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul, in writing to the Ephesians, stated that Christ <em>\u201cloved the church and gave himself up for her\u201d <\/em>(Ephesians 5:25).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Christ gave the church life, there is no equal to it among human institutions. As you become a part of a local church, however, remember that just as there are no perfect Christians, there are no perfect churches. Those who make up the church struggle with the same weaknesses and temptations as you. As you pursue fellowship within the church, ask God to help you offer your best, demonstrating a spirit of patience, forgiveness, and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, while there are many Christians who model Christlike behavior, avoid making any one person an ideal to follow. Your identity is in Christ and believers follow <em>\u201cJesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith\u201d<\/em> (Hebrews 12:2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Groups Should I Avoid?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful to avoid involvement with cults or similar groups, even if they call themselves churches. These are groups that teach doctrines or beliefs that deviate from the Biblical message of Christian faith. They often teach some Christian truth mixed with error that may be difficult to detect. There are some features common to them all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1). <\/strong>They do not adhere solely to the 66 books of the Bible as the inspired Word of God, or they add their \u201cspecial revelations\u201d to the Bible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2). <\/strong>They do not accept that our relationship to Jesus Christ is a reality <em>\u201cby grace &#8230; through faith\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians 2:8) alone, but teach or practice instead that salvation comes by works\u2014or how \u201cgood\u201d we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3). <\/strong>They do not give Jesus Christ, the divine Son of God, full recognition as perfect God and perfect man. As you become a part of a local church, however, remember that just as there are no perfect Christians, there are no perfect churches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Guidelines Should I Follow?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To suggest a specific type of church is difficult because what may be a good church in one community may not measure up in another. Seek a church\u2028 that focuses on preaching and teaching the Bible. Key teachings of a Biblically solid church include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1).<\/strong> The Bible is the Word of God (See 2 Timothy 3:16).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2). <\/strong>God is a Trinity\u2014Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (See John 14:26; Matthew 28:18\u201319).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3).<\/strong> Salvation is\u2028 by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone\u2028 (See John 14:6; Ephesians 2:8\u20139).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4). <\/strong>Spiritual maturity develops as a Christian dedicates himself or herself to personal prayer, the reading and study of the Word of God, and obedience to what is learned (See\u2028 2 Timothy 3:16\u201317; Colossians 2:6\u20137).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision you make about which local church you will join is a crucial one! May God lead you to find a Gospel-believing church that is best able to help you grow spiritually. This intimate relationship with other Christians will help you and encourage you as you seek God and find in Him everything needed for a full and satisfying Christian life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/billygraham.org\/articles\/finding-a-biblical-church-home\/?utm_source=bgeatoday+02.06.2025&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=bgemailnewsletter&amp;utm_content=BY252EN1B&amp;SOURCE=BY252EN1B\">Click Here for Article<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Pastors prayer meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>SWBA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><br><strong>TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH<br>@ 4:00 PM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><br>FBC Lordsburg <\/strong><br>(<strong>Will be meeting for Quarterly Business<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>RGBA SOUTH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><br><strong>1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH<br>@ 9:00 AM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><br>FBC Anthony<br>201 Lincoln St.<br>Anthony, NM 88021<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>RGBA CENTRAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><br><strong>3rd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH<br>@ 9:00 AM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong><br>Lighthouse Christian Fellowship<br>4175 Lavender Dr.<br>Las Cruces, NM 88005<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Personal Pastors Retreat<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: Raleway; color: white;\"><\/span><\/p><span style=\"font-size:large;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: Raleway; color: white;\">As a pastor, you can take a personal study or family retreat free at one of our camps, depending upon availability. Contact Benney at Sivells @ 575-687-3538 | Email: btapia@bcnm.com or Clay at Inlow @ 505-384-2410 | Email: cpope@bcnm.com<\/span> <\/p><\/span><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: Raleway; color: white;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: Raleway; color: white;\"><span style=\"font-size:large;\"> These men are available to preach or teach upon availability. Please feel free to call on them when you may be in need. Each one is a member of one of our local churches<\/span><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: Raleway; color: white;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Latest updates<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2>Exciting Stuff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto; color: black; font-size: 25px;\"> Available to help your church this summer!<\/h2><hr style=\"width:20%; height: 2px; background-color: black; border-width: 0;\"><br><p style=\"font-family: Roboto; color: black; font-size: 16px; text-transform: uppercase;\">christian challenge collegiate ministries of BCNM <\/p><br>The collegiate teams are very excited to announce that they are ready to serve a variety of churches across the state this summer!<p style=\"font-family: Roboto; color: black; font-size: 16px; text-transform: uppercase;\"><\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:us:76df3ec1-7651-4e23-9210-3c30b68387b8\">Click here for more details<\/a><br>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: Roboto; color: black; font-size: 25px;\"> Opportunities for your church to pray, give &amp; go!<\/h2><hr style=\"width:20%; height: 2px; background-color: black; border-width: 0;\"><br><p style=\"font-family: Roboto; color: black; font-size: 16px; text-transform: uppercase;\">NM Summer missions<\/p><br>&#8220;But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.&#8221; Acts 1:8 <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/files.constantcontact.com\/b88e2ffa001\/dd476840-6b82-4c7c-bff4-0ed687683e20.pdf?rdr=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to view flyer of endless opportunities<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>IMMIGRATION RECENT ISSUES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Churches have a long history of providing sanctuary to immigrants and others. However, the recent policy for enforcing immigration laws in sensitive locations such as in churches has changed. The Department of Justice in the State of New Mexico has provided a document to assist New Mexico&#8217;s places of worship in responding to immigration issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:US:98643cf1-2de6-4920-bc96-862d9fadd436\">Click here to open PDF document <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>CHURCH INSURANCE WOES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We are aware that insurance companies are dropping or cancelling many of our churches for varying reasons. If your church is looking for insurance and you need help or assistance regarding this, please call our Business Administrator, Gerald Farley @ 505-924-2310 or email: <a href=\"mailto:mgfarley@bcnm.com\">gfarley@bcnm.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NEW MEXICO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Volunteers Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">CEF is needing <strong>volunteers for 5 schools this August: 4 volunteers for each school<\/strong>.  Volunteers play a vital role in our mission to nurture children\u2019s spiritual growth through collaboration and community engagement. Imagine the positive impact you can make in the lives of children in your area! If you\u2019re interested in being a part of this meaningful journey, we invite you to reach out to Dee White at 575-202-5454 or <a href=\"mailto:cefofnewmexico@gmail.com\">cefofnewmexico@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>NEW MEXICO BAPTIST CHILDREN&#8217;S HOME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>HouseParents Needed &amp; Summer Volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">NMBCH is currently seeking highly committed married couples to serve in the role of Houseparents for its campus located in Portales and Estancia, NM. Houseparents must have a strong calling on their lives to work with children who have endured trauma. They must be willing to embrace the challenges and opportunities in ministering to children from hard places. They should enjoy an active and energetic lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">NMBCH is also taking applications for a Workamper for the summer&nbsp; (mid-May through August). We are seeking a couple or single to volunteer 16-22 hours a week helping to feed animals and do barnyard type chores and lawn chores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether you simply want to volunteer or feel called to a more permanent position,&nbsp;New Mexico Baptist Children&#8217;s Home is always seeking qualified, committed Christian men and women who have a heart for service. &nbsp;Contact NMBCH at 575-359-1254 or email <a href=\"mailto:carreers@nmbch.com\">careers@nmbch.com<\/a>. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmbch.com\/workamper\/\">click here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Dears Brothers and Sisters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We continue each week visiting dairies in the Anthony, Vado, Berino and Mesquite area, as well as The South West Key migrant center, Farms, Nurseries, Workshops and Construction sites near the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Thanks to East Mesa Baptist Church who has provided us with their help in donating food. Last November and December we\u2019ve distributed turkeys, chickens, potatoes, carrots, pears, grapes, lemons, hams and pork to the workers in the various places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Thank God for the ministry of East Mesa Baptist Church that, combined with foundations of Faith, makes it possible to bless the families of the workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In these previous months we have also had 6 professions of faith; The ministry continues every day sharing the daily devotional, the study of the word and the practice of prayer, as well as visiting the homes of those who ask us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">God Bless, Oscar Perez<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>SHEPHERD&#8217;S CLOSET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">This food ministry is based out of <strong>The Church at the Butte<\/strong>. They receive about 15k pounds of food from Roadrunner every 1st Monday, 3rd Thursday and 4th Friday at 8:30am. They can use all the help possible as most of the volunteers are over 70. To volunteer or see how you can get plugged in, please contact Tami Smith, Ministry Leader of Shepherd&#8217;s Closet, at 575-740-9615 or email <a href=\"mailto:church@churchatthebutte.com\">church@churchatthebutte.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>CHURCH PLANTING in new mexico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Missions Mobilization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If we want to reach New Mexicans for Christ, we need to partner with Church Planters that God is using and bringing to our state. We have compiled a list of Church Planters that are currently in need of partners to come alongside in prayer, outreach, building endeavors &amp; financial support. By partnering together, we can make a huge impact! Bring it before the church and pray how the Lord will lead you in supporting our Church Plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Contact our Mission Mobilization Team Leader, Matt Thackerson @ 505-604-9018 or email: <a href=\"mailto:mthackerson@bcnm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mthackerson@bcnm.com<\/a> to find out more on how to become a Church Plant Partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Church Planters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Last Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">First Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Church Plant<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">City<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Castillo<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Miguel<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">La Familia de Dios<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jordan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Clark<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Word Baptist Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Espa\u00f1ola<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Garcia <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ruben<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Iglesia Hermosa<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Espa\u00f1ola<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Guasco<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Paul<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">New Plant<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rio Rancho<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hardy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jesse<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">River Community Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Questa<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kulp<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Thomas<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Horizon Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bosque Farms<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mendoza<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Juan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Jesus El Buen Pastor<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alamogordo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>8<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mitchell<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Derek<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Thrive City Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Las Cruces<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nakka<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Solomon<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Freedom Life Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pearson<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Justin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Restore Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bobby<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Do\u00f1a Ana County Cowboy Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Las Cruces<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rivera<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jordan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Iglesia de Cristo<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rocha<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Oscar<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Casa de Oraci\u00f3n Horeb<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>14<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Simpson <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Adam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Desert to Summit<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Taos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>15<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Skipper<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cory<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Anchor East<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Soto<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stephen<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Generation Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Farmington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>17<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nguyen<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vietnamese Agape Church<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Los Lunas\/Belen<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/th><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vasquez<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Juan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Agua de Vida<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chaparral<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: BCNM 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Church Replants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Last Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">First Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Church Replant<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">City<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Karl <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Derek<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">FBC Springer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Springer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: BCNM 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Up &amp; coming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2>Events \/ Announcements \/ Trainings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-392eb801 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spring-Missions-Training-Official-Flyer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spring-Missions-Training-Official-Flyer.png 698w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Spring-Missions-Training-Official-Flyer-236x300.png 236w, 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https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BCNM-Re-Organization-Chart-1536x954.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BCNM-Re-Organization-Chart-2048x1272.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lorem Ipsum has been the industry&#8217;s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sports-Trailer-BCNM-1024x654.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sports-Trailer-BCNM-1024x654.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sports-Trailer-BCNM-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sports-Trailer-BCNM-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sports-Trailer-BCNM-1536x981.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sports-Trailer-BCNM-2048x1309.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>MINISTRY CENTRAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2>Partner With These Ministries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You and your church don&#8217;t necessarily need to begin a ministry or reinvent the wheel that is already at work sharing the gospel and meeting the needs of your local community. These ministries have already done the groundwork and even been given an open door at key places and have been accepted by the people they are ministering to. For the most part, these ministries are also in need of volunteers and financial support. Bless each other by partnering and serving your local community together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2>At Your Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My hope and prayer for these newsletters is to keep all of us updated on the Kingdom work that is being done in the SouthWest region of New Mexico. God is at work always and He has us serving together in this area for such a time as this. Let\u2019s partner together to reach all of New Mexico with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and let\u2019s see God\u2019s mighty goodness all around us! Always remember that we are on the same team \u2013 God\u2019s team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><br>Let me know how I or any of our BCNM staff can serve you and the wonderful church family you are a part of. It is our privilege and joy. God bless you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><br><em>Please email any testimonies, events, pictures &amp; info of a particular outreach, mission trip or special event, and flyers of workshops, conferences, or trainings that others may benefit from and that you would like me to share in future newsletters to lolmos@bcnm.com<\/em><strong><em><br><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-587e8ad18e29c305f5bd082697cede20\">\u201cEXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM A GREAT GOD, ATTEMPT GREAT THINGS FOR GOD\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24cf34a7dd9c99969dd62e83a6af3e6b\">WILLIAM CAREY (IS. 54:2-3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><font color=\"#ffffff\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to all of the Southwest region of New Mexico and serving our local communities for God&#8217;s glory.<br><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Useful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nHome\n\n\n\nMinistry Central\n\n\n\nNewsletter Archives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:20px;text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-tnp-minimal\"><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER!<\/p><div><div class=\"tnp tnp-subscription \">\n<form method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/blog.thesouthwesternnm.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=tnp&amp;na=s\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"nlang\" value=\"es\">\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-field-firstname\"><label for=\"tnp-1\">First name<\/label>\n<input class=\"tnp-name\" type=\"text\" name=\"nn\" id=\"tnp-1\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"\" required><\/div>\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-field-surname\"><label for=\"tnp-2\">Last name<\/label>\n<input class=\"tnp-surname\" type=\"text\" name=\"ns\" id=\"tnp-2\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"\" required><\/div><div class=\"tnp-field tnp-field-email\"><label for=\"tnp-3\">Email<\/label>\n<input class=\"tnp-email\" type=\"email\" name=\"ne\" id=\"tnp-3\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"\" required><\/div>\n<div class=\"tnp-field tnp-field-button\" style=\"text-align: left\"><input class=\"tnp-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\" style=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Churches have a long history of providing sanctuary to immigrants and others. 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