Well howdy and good evening friends. We had a great time last Saturday with the Horse Fun Show, and tomorrow is another big day! Tomorrow we are hosting a Round Pen training session and demonstration where my friend and fellow cowboy church pastor will be taking an unhandled horse through the steps to where she can be ridden and given directions. If that wasn't amazing enough just wait until you realize the spiritual parallels in our relationship with the Lord!
In II Timothy 1:7 Paul writes these words to Timothy, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."
When we became Christians, Jesus poured the gift of the Holy Spirit into us. The Spirit now lives in us, making our bodies into a holy temple where God lives and we worship him in the ways we use our bodies. The Spirit also blesses us in many ways. Romans 8:1-39 details many of these ways. We can be courageous even in the face of attack, criticism, ridicule, and persecution because of the Spirit's presence in us (see Acts 4:23-31). The Spirit is at work in us to produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23) as the Spirit transforms us to become more like Jesus. The Spirit pours love into our hearts, enabling us to love in supernatural ways. The Spirit's presence is our heavenly power source helping us overcome sin and live self-disciplined lives to the glory of the Lord, even in evil times. Because "God did not give us a spirit of timidity," but the Holy Spirit "of power, of love, and of self-discipline."
Upcoming Events:
TOMORROW - We're having a Round Pen Horse Training Demonstration October 24th with Stan Henderson and Kyle Jones from the Eastern Missouri Cowboy Church. I've had the chance to see this done before and believe that you'll both learn some things and be blessed as well. This is a free event and I highly encourage you to come and bring a friend or two!
The Missouri Baptist Convention is asking churches and organizations to conduct Crossover-type events in preparation for the annual meeting this October. Crossroads Baptist Association will be holding a Night of Preaching and Prayer on October 24th at Carpenter Street Baptist Church, where our churches can come together to be inspired by teaching from God's Word, followed by times of corporate and group prayer. Mark your calendars and get your churches ready for God to move mightily in our Association.
Bonfire! - We're planning to have a couple bonfires coming up at the Kurth Barn. The first will be Sunday evening October 25th and again Friday October 30th. We'll have things ready and a fire going by 6pm. Hot dogs, s'more stuff, and hot cocoa will be provided. Bring chairs and if you'd like to bring anything else please do.
November is almost here and that brings us to our monthly Potlucks! So plan to stay after church and join us for great food and fellowship on Sunday November 1st and then Thursday November 5th.
Saturday November 7th is a Fall Open House at Camp Cedar Crest. This is where our youth have been going, and countless others have gone for generations! They are planning to have a pig roast, live music, hay rides, kids fishing derby, and more. Lunch will start at noon.
The Fall Craft/Art and Bake Sale is coming up November 14th. If you would like to participate please contact Carolyn Cunningham or Sandy Bemboom.
Soul'd Out will be in concert on Monday November 23rd at the Hallsville Baptist Church.
There is an Opration Christmas Child Mission Trip to Aurora, Illinois over Friday to Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend to help process shoeboxes. It is for volunteers 13 and over. If you want more info on that please check with Kathy.
Fun Horse Stuff: The goal of natural horsemanship is to create a partnership between horse and human, rather than a master/slave relationship. By utilizing the horse’s natural instincts and behaviors, you can establish a relationship based on trust and respect. This will ultimately make training your horse easier and more successful.
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