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used for religious purposes. Brewer HillMissionary Baptist Church was started onthis hill in 1947 with seven members.Pastor Earseye B. Ross has been thechurch’s minister since he came here fromShreveport, LA, in 1977 with his wifePatricia. In the church kitchen CharlesShaw, a retired area chef, is in charge.“He feeds them physically and I feedthem spiritually,” Earseye says.In addition to Christian work, cateringand special barbeque dinners and bakesales on the first Friday of every month, thechurch offers a training program forprospective cooks in the spacious kitchen,and guidance to those in need in thepastor’s tiny office. He firmly believes thatstrong spirituality makes a stronger person.Earseye, father of seven, a medicationnurse at Fort Bayard and a volunteer atWestern New Mexico University’s MultiCultural Student Affairs, wears manyhats. Figuratively speaking, so does thechurch. There are Wednesday eveningand Sunday morning services, revivals,monthly fellowship services with otherchurches, and famous cooking. Behindthe altar an array of professional musicalequipment reflects the special passion ofEarseye’s daughter, Rachel, who singsprofessionally. On the wall of the church,a large Christian mural showcases thetalent of C.A. Snyman, who teaches artclasses at the church.“We like to make people feel at homeaway from home,” Earseye says. “We puta lot of emphasis on Bible teaching, andwe like to feel we are a church ofhospitality, no matter who [people] are orwhere they are from.”120 E. 11 th StreetToll-free (866)538-0404 • Office(505) 538-0404www.prudentialsilvercity.comPatrick Conlin, Broker505-574-2201patrick@prudentialsilvercity.comTracy Bauer, Agent505-534-7926tracy@prudentialsilvercity.comDawn Holladay, Agent505-590-0689dawn@prudentialsilvercity.comLisa Parker, Agent505-313-4185lisa@prudentialsilvercity.comKaren Sheean, Agent505-590-2224karen@prudentialsilvercity.comShannon StirnweisRepresentingDos Griegos SubdivisionNew Phases Open Now!The Old Hurley Store99 Cortez Ave. Hurley, NMFINE ART • Picture Framing • Printmaking WorkshopsUnique Gifts • Historic Hurley MuseumTues.-Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-7Visit The Newest Art Venue In Southwestern New Mexico!505-537-0300www.thetown.com • gallery@thetown.comwww.ziapublishing.com – 59