The Cowboy Church

Wow, what a grand time we had at the Cowboy Church in Henrietta, Texas, this morning. It sets up on a little hill in the midst of the Texas prairie, complete with its own rodeo grounds located out back of the church where they do outreach ministries!
The greeter at the door was wearing cowboy boots and jeans decorated with the biggest and coolest belt buckle--sporting a great big Texas smile...just like all the other folks there.

The service started off with a blast of three shofar horns sounding from various places in the sanctuary. Then everyone SHOUTED!

(If that doesn't get you started off awake, nothing will!)

The music is totally my kind. I love southern gospel. There was a banjo, a fiddle, a guitar or two and a group of singers who blended their voices in the sweetest harmonies. We all sang praises to the Lord that raised the roof.

Dave and I were privileged to speak to the congregation for a few minutes and thank them for their awesome support of Children's Cup. They were excited to hear what their dollars were accomplishing across the ocean.


A down-to-earth real life cowboy, Pastor Larry brought a solid challenging message from his heart. His congregation has been taught the spirit of servanthood and cheerfully serve God by serving the community and the world.

And before we knew it, the service was over. We shook hands and hugged necks. All of them expressed love and concern for the little kids in Africa who are so needy.


Finally, we had lunch with our dear friends, Bill and Willa McCalip. The food was great, but the conversation was the best.

We were blessed today. How we praise the Lord for every one of the folks at the Cowboy Church, Henrietta, Texas.