Just a few words about The King’s Trail Cowboy Church of which I am a member.
Our church is based on the basic model for Cowboy Churches. The Texas Fellwoship of Cowboy Churches has over 200 Cowboy Churches in Texas that caters to those individuals who may not feel comfortable going to the traditional churches available to them. Some of the people have never been in a church and some have gone and did not feel like they were welcome in their boots and jeans.
What is it about Cowboy Church that makes people feel welcome?
For some, it is the preaching. The sermons at Cowboy Church are always Biblical and relevant. We spend our time together looking into God’s word and exploring how it applies to our lives. At Cowboy Church, we are not about theory or ivory towers, but how to actually live out the faith.
For others, it’s the openness. At Cowboy Church, it doesn’t matter what you look like or where you’ve been-you will be treated like you belong. Divorced or married, black or white, Harley or horse, boots or suits-it doesn’t matter, you will be welcome at Cowboy Church. Not only that, but you will FEEL welcome here. That’s the reason a lot of folks call us the church of second chances.
Our fellowship is primarily an outreach ministry to the cowboys & country folk in our area, but our doors are open to everyone. Many of those in our congregation regularly travel to rodeos and play days, both to compete and to witness to the changes that God has made in their lives.
We are a family of cowboys and country folks that are in love with Jesus. If you are not comfortable with traditional services or maybe you have never attended church, come by and visit with us this Sunday morning at 10:30 AM or Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
What we believe…
The bible is the inspired Word of God.
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ is the son of God. He died and rose again from the dead, and now sits on the right hand of our Father in Heaven.
Believe in baptism by full submersion.
The Holy Spirit is our comforter sent forth by Jesus Christ.
We don’t pass the offering plate.
Although we need money to operate just as any church does, we do not believe that money should become the focal point of a church. If someone’s heart leads them to give, we provide a place for them to do so. If their heart does not lead them to give, that’s alright too. We believe God will provide.
And of course, we let people come as they are.
Let’s face it. Some folks don’t have time to dress up, some folks don’t have the clothes to dress up with, and some folks wouldn’t dress up even if they could. No matter what people choose to wear, we want them to hear the gospel. So, there’s no dress code here. People are encouraged to wear whatever is comfortable to them.
None of these things are incidental or accidental. They are all designed to give the person who doesn’t know Christ an opportunity to hear the gospel. Literally hundreds of churches in our area cater to the mature Christian. We just believe there should be at least one that’s designed to reach out to those who do not yet know Christ.
Christian Country Music fits perfect in the Cowboy Church and in the Cowboy Church is were I turned from playing in bars for the world to Praising the Lord Jesus Christ. The people relate to the melodies the style of music and best of all they hear the words that talk about the plan of savation and Jesus.
I pray that God blesses you all and that the Holy spirit inspires your music.
I asked God to take away my pride. And God said, “No.”
He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said, “No.”
He said her spirit was whole, and the body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. And God said, “No.”
He said patience is the by-product of trials. It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. And God said, “No.”
He said he gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain. And God said, “No.”
He said suffering draws you away from worldly cares and brings you close to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said, “No.”
He said I must grow on my own, but He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said, “No.”
He said I will give you life, that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me love other, as much as He loves me.
And God said, “Ah, finally, you have the idea.”
• That the peace of God will enter into your mind and destroy all confusion sent by the enemy; (Philippians 4:7)
• That the joy of the Lord is your strength; (Nehemiah 8:10)
• That you will use wisdom when making decisions; (Proverbs 4:7)
• That you will gain understanding of your God-ordained assignment; (Psalm 119:104)
• That the plots of the enemy against you are canceled in the name of Jesus Christ; (John 10:10)
• That the blessings of God will overtake you; (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)
• That you are a blessing to the nation; (Malachi 3:12)
• That your children are purpose-filled by the Lord; (Matthew 21:16)
• That no weapon that is formed against you will prosper; (Isaiah 54:17)
• That the healing hand of God will cancel every sickness or disease and replace it with wholeness; (Isaiah 53:5)
• That you are no longer a victim but a victor in Jesus’ name; (I John 4:4)
• That He which has begun a good work in you will complete it in you; (Philippians 1:6)
• That you can do all things through Christ which strengthens you; (Philippians 4:13)
• That your God shall supply all of your needs according to His riches in glory; (Philippians 4:19)
• That the lies of man have no power over your life; (Psalm 110:1)
• That the generational curses in your life are broken from your life; (Matthew 11:29)
• That your finances are pressed down, shaken together and running over with abundance; (Luke 6:38)
• That you are blessed to be a blessing; (Hebrews 6:14)
• That you are fearfully and wonderfully made by the hand of God; (Psalm 139:14)
• That you are free to praise the Lord; (Psalm 150:6)
• That you have the authority to bind every demon and ungodly spirit. (Matthew 16:19)
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
A study of the lives of Bible heroes reveals two commonalities: they struggled with failure, and they refused to let any single experience distort their view of themselves. These characteristics are common not only to Bile heroes, but to many visionaries.
The Emperor Ferdinand told Mozart that his opera, The Marriage of Figaro, was “far too noisy”. Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime, yet his smallest one today will sell for millions. Einstein’s teacher told him he would never amount to anything. (Bet his teacher wants that one back??) They succeeded because they refused to be limited by the opinions of others.
Our greatest regrets may be over the things we haven’t done, rather than the things we have done, because mistakes are redeemable while lost opportunities are lost.
Get on with it – the reward is worth running the race! Fix your eyes on Jesus, and let nothing take your focus away from Him, who died for you. Look to God for encouragement and for the strength to persevere. Keep the joy. Love God and love others!
