The Gateway to the High Country Cowboy Church
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Our Current Newsletter
Well howdy and good morning friends! I hope that you're warm and feeling blessed this weekend. Wow! Winter has REALLY showed up this weekend, and it's going to be below freezing all week long it appears.
With the expected 5-8 inches of snow and the dangerous cold temperatures we will not be having services tomorrow morning January 25th. I trust you all to be able to take care of yourselves, that's part of the cowboy way. But this is a dangerous cold. On that note, please take some time and check on friends, family, and neighbors and see how they're doing. Showing and sharing the love of God to people is part of what we're called to do as believers.
In II Corinthians 12:9 Paul shares this "And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
While other preachers in Paul's day were parading and bragging about their credentials, Paul refused to get into such self-centered contests to prove that he was the most impressive of Jesus' disciples. Even though he had the religious education and Jewish pedigree sufficient to silence his rivals, he instead preferred to acknowledge the areas of his weakness where God triumphed over his limitations. God had taught Paul that heaven's power was most on display in Paul's weakness, like Jesus' power over the evil one, which he demonstrated through the cross — the ultimate sign of weakness (Colossians 2:12-15). God demonstrated his power through what Paul did in his weakness so the glory could go to God! Let's be careful about determining any one's ministry worthiness based on his or her resume or reputation. Instead, let's honor people in whom God's grace has triumphed through their weakness!
Upcoming Events:
The Operation Christmas Child mission trip to build BASBO (Build A Shoebox Online) orders in Aurora, IL was cancelled due to travel concerns. However, that ministry continues and I know that those involved appreciate your continued prayers.
Our church sent 428 shoeboxes this past year! That's an amazing feat folks! A lot of our 428 shoeboxes went to Honduras, some to Panama, and one made it's way to Trinidad & Tobago in Africa! It's such an exciting thing to know that all your gifts, work, and prayers are now in action changing the lives of children around the world!
The next Night of Worship is scheduled for February 22nd at Carpenter Street Baptist Church in Moberly. Interested in singing or playing an instrument? Contact Zac Prather at 660-414-0307 See the attached flyer for more info.
We have announced that we're having a Churchwide Yard Sale in late February. That has changed. We are still planning the event, but new dates will be set and we will let you know when it gets scheduled.
Disciple Now (DNow) is a great youth event planned March 20th & 21st and will be held up at Cairo Baptist Church. There is an informational flyer attached, See Grace for more info.
Our annual Coggins Clinic will be held at the Gateway to the high country cowboy Church on March 21st, 2026, Contact Dona Fox for times and to be put on the list. Remember, that a negative Coggins test is required to participate in all horse events held at the church and just about anywhere else.
The Building Blocks of Ranch Horse/ Horsemanship is a series of progressive clinics led by Zach Perrin (ARHA & AQHA) and his lovely wife Anna. Clinics will be held here at the Christ Riders Arena starting March 7th. See the attached flyer for additional information.
Trainers from Saddle & Shield will be here to present another of their excellent Despook Clinics next spring on March 13th & 14th. Just a few more spots are available. Please see Dona Fox for more information or call 573-489-3992
Fun Horse Stuff: There is a law that remains on the books in Bluff, Utah that states that an unmarried woman can be jailed for riding a horse on Sundays.
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God Bless and Happy Trails!
Pastor Brook
