Canadian County Cowboy Church
Dear faithful people of Canadian County Cowboy Church. After many hours of struggling with this decision, with prayer, and talking to several other pastors and the board of CCCC, listening to the leaders of our state and country, it is with great regret that I have decided to temporarily put on hold all activities and church services of CCCC. I know I said Sunday that I wasn't scared. I want you to know, I am not scared. Neither should you be. I read a story about a 6 year old in Minnesota that saw her autistic brother watching the news about the virus and he was very tense. She went over and grabbed his hands and had him repeat after her, 2Timothy 1:7 " For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of sound mind." We as Christians need to show the world where our strength comes from. Believe me, this has been a very difficult decision and you may or may not agree with it. I feel forced into it, but ultimately it is my decision and for the safety of those that are susceptible to this virus, we feel this is the right thing to do. Let me encourage all of you to reach out to one another. Encourage one another. Check on those that God puts on your heart. Read the Word. Pray for one another, pray for our country and our leaders. And come against this virus sent from hell. That there will be a quick resolve to this disease in the Name of Jesus. God Bless all of you , and we will keep you posted. Yours truly, Pastor Terry
Greeting CCCC. May the peace of God rule in your heart. Thought I would send out a word of encouragement. I saw that some of you were texting some encouraging messages to one another this morning. Thank you for that. As we go through these uncertain times, I was thinking about the early church.Paul was a traveling preacher with the responsibility of all these different churches. I can't imagine the pressures that Paul had to endure trying to keep the fire burning in at least 14 churches that he had started. Remember, there was no Bible to read, no church building to meet in, no evangelist to call to preach a revival, no television preachers to listen to 24/7. No internet sermons to listen to whenever you want to. No Mardel book store to find anything religious you possibly think of. The believers were expected to continue in their faith on their own. Paul could not possibly be everywhere at once. He simply wrote letters, whether it be to encourage, to teach, to setup the organization and administration of the church, and sometimes to correct. The awesome thing about this is we today have those same letters. In fact we have the entire Bible. We also have all the resources I mentioned earlier. I'm not sure how long our nation will be fighting this attack from satan, but be vigilant. Use the resources that God has blessed you with. It hasn't even been a week since we last met as a congregation. Read your Bible. Pray, text or email your fellow Christians. Send a scripture to someone God puts on your heart. Take this time to learn the Word. Paul says in 2 Timothy 2:15, study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Just today Evelyn and I had an opportunity to witness to our propane man. Evelyn overwhelmed him with one scripture after another. He asked her, how do you do that. She said, I read the Bible. That is something you can do without going to church.
For 2 hours, we had church right in our yard. My point is , I believe we can be creative during this time of uncertainty that we are faced with. At first I didn't believe it was as bad as everyone let on, and even if it isn't, I will do what our president has of the nation. And that is to limit our gatherings to 10 people or less at this time. I believe that is what we should do. I'm not going to purposely put my family or yours in danger. This will not last forever. Let's all do our part. We live in a fallen world and Christians do get sick. We still have to take care of our bodies, we take vitamins and some of you exercise. But let me assure you, " God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalms 46:1. I know God is with us. He said " He would never leave us or forsakes us." Hebrews 13:5. Paul also said in Romans 5:3-4" We can rejoice too, we run into problems and trials, for we know they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confidence, hope of salvation." We're praying Blessings and peace, in Jesus name. Pastor Terry and Evelyn
Bringing you up to date on Canadian County Cowboy Church. Pastor Terry has prepared a short sermon for today. It will be posted on Facebook, email and our website. I have some asking about Easter. At the present time we are taking it one day at a time to make an evaluation of the situation at hand. I know a lot of you are ready to get back to church. So are we. We miss our Christian family but, we do need to use common sense. Biblically, common sense can be thought of as a combination of wisdom and discretion, "Proverbs 3:21; 8:12-14". Wisdom is knowing what to do, discretion is knowing when and where to do it. The main concern is the decision to protect our members. In the opinion of the Pastor and Board members, it would be irresponsible to risk spreading the virus. Because we truly care for each and every one of you, we are praying and asking God for guidance and wisdom. I hope you can understand how difficult it is in making this decision. I know you want us to do the right thing. Please pray for God's will to be done. That is why we love You, because you care about our people. Please continue to lift each other in prayer. To have a closer relationship with God, continue to read your Bible, pray and give thanks. We will notify you when a final decision has been made by email, Facebook and the website. If you would like to pay your tithes, you can send them to the churches mailbox. Canadian County Cowboy Church 550 E. Main, Yukon, OK., 73099.
Thanks and have a Blessed day! Ron Craig
Ron Craig
Greetings CCCC. I want you to help me out some and read some of the scriptures so I don't have to type it all in. Turn in your Bibles to Exodus 15. Israel has just escaped out of Egypt. They had just witnessed the miracle of dividing the Red Sea and saw Pharaoh's army drowned after the Israelite's crossed on dry ground. All this after the Lord protected them from 10 different plagues aimed at Egypt. I know you think I'm going to talk about God protecting us from the virus. Even though I believe He certainly can, this is what I feel like the Lord has laid on my heart. Do you have your bibles? Let's read Exodus 15:22-27. So this is 3 days after their Red Sea experience. They are faced with another obstacle, and what do they do? They start complaining against Moses, blaming him for the predicament they were in. Three days from witnessing one of the greatest miracles ever seen. What dis Moses do? He cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree, that when cast into the water, made the water sweet or drinkable. The Bible says that Moses tested them and told them to listen to the Lord and do what is right in His sight.Keep His commandments and He would protect them from disease. So do you think that if God tells us He will protect us from disease, as long as we obey His Word and do what He ask of us, that He will let us die of thirst or hunger? Read with me, Exodus 16:1-3. So a month and a half later, verse 2 says, the whole congregation again, complained against Moses and Aaron. I can't imagine if the whole congregation of our church complained to me. That would be bad, but hundreds of thousands, possibly into the millions complaining. I thought, how does God feel when He hears our mumbling and complaining throughtout our lifetime? God forgive us. Help us believe Your promises. The Israelites said that we had plenty in Egypt, we should have just stayed there and died. They had already given up on God, but He had a plan for their life better than a life of bondage to the Egyptians. I was thinking how after we become Christians and begin to follow God, we face a trial in our life. Sometimes we are up against our Red Sea. Do we start murmuring and complaining to the Pastor or someone else, or do we cry out to God? When come to a dry spot in our Christian walk, we are thirsty for more. Do we start complaining, blaming others for our misery? Or do we call out to the One that can turn the bitter water to sweet water that we can drink? Jesus told the woman at the well, I will give you water that will quench your thirst forever. If we could just get that in our heads, and understand that we will face our Red Dea and we will get thirsty. America and the world is right now facing something that in our lifetime have never before happened. We are standing next to the bank of a stream of bitter water. What I am seeing is a lot of people in America, which is considered a Christian nation, crying out. Not to God, but to the government for help. Days after we were into it. My eyes were opened to the fact that there are a lot of people that were totally unprepared for this. Now wanting the government to rescue them. The financial outcome of this could be devastating to our country. Yet some seem not to care. It is all about me, me, me. Evelyn and I have taught our girls since they were little to put back some money. Just like our parents taught us. Not knowing we would face something like this, but anything that might sneak up unsuspecting. New tires, battery, another car. There will always be something. I would like to take a little time to say we all need to learn something from the Red Sea that we are faced with today. Not only do we need to have our finances in order and be prepared, but instead of blaming others for what is going on, but like Moses we need to cry out to God. Not only cry out to Him, but trust Him in our time of need. Some people will even blame God for what is going on. Even though it is their fault for not being prepared, but let me remind you. Turn to Jeremiah 29 and read verse 11. As I said last week, satan is behind this disease and I believe it is straight from hell. God wants to prosper us. I want to encourage you to continue to be faithful in your giving Mainly because YOU will be blessed. Turn in your Bibles to Luke 6:38 and read it. Even in times like these, God will bless the faithful.Even if you weren't prepared for this bitter water experience, be faithful to God and He will be faithful to you. Don't let the media rob your joy. Turn to Psalms 30. Read verses 1-5. "I will extol You O Lord, for You have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. O Lord, You have brought up my soul from Sheol; You restored me to Life from among those who down to the pit. Sing praises to the Lord, o you His saints, and give thanks to His Holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, and His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning." Let His joy fill your hearts today. He will never leave you nor will He forsake you. Praying for you and standing in faith together, Pastor Terry & Evelyn
A lot of Christians have questioned whether or not it is OK to listen to preaching messages and Bible teachings as a full, or partial, substitute for reading the Bible itself. There is no denying that anointed teaching and preaching from trusted ministers has an important place in the lives of believers. According to Ephesians 4:11-16, Jesus has given us apostles, evangelist, pastors and teachers to equip us for the work of ministry and to build up the Body of Christ "Until we all come to the unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ." Ministers are invaluable gifts from God to His children. They are given to help us mature in the Lord so we will not be deceived by every wind of doctrine and the tricks of deceitful men. Therefore, the teachings of your pastor and other ministries you receive from is very important to your spiritual growth. And listening to recorded messages and reading Christian books can be very helpful in your understanding of Scripture. That said, as important as the insights of these men and women are, they do not replace the Bible or the importance of studying the Bible for yourself. As a Christian, you can receive empowerment from the Holy Spirit to read and understand the scriptures yourself, John 16:13 "The truth into which the Holy Spirits guides us is the truth about Christ. The Holy Spirit also helps us through patient practice to discern right from wrong;" 1 Corinthians 2:9-16, "Through the Holy Spirit we can begin to know God's thoughts, talk with Him, and expect His answer to our prayers. Are spending enough time with Christ to have His very mind in you? An intimate relationship with Christ comes only from spending time consistently in his presence and in His Word." In this way you will grow in your ability to take the things you hear and compare them to the Bible itself, which is always without error 1 John 4:1. Searching the Bible for yourself will do much to increase your knowledge of the Word and your confidence in what you believe! When you come across a subject that troubles you, just ask the Lord for wisdom from the Holy Spirit. As you give time to reading the Bible, you will find yourself understanding more of the scripture (See 2 Timothy 2:15). "Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth." And the great news is that we don't have to do it alone. the Holy Spirit is our Teacher and Guide, and He is right there to lead us toward the truth. Be encouraged to not give up on personal Bible study, even if if seems difficult at times. We know that as you trust in the Lord, He will reveal himself to you through his Word! His word gives us the wisdom to make daily decisions and govern our lives. Now is a great time to start having a Loving relationship with God by reading your Bible and praying (talking to Him about all your concerns). "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NJKV) In 1 Peter 5:6-7, God tells us that it takes humility to cast our cares on Him.
Love you all,
Ron and Barbara
Canadian County Highway Horses
Prayer Requests & Praise Reports
Spiral notebooks are circulated through the congregation during our service (one for each seating section). Please write down any prayer requests and praise reports. God listens to our prayers and we want to praise Him for his answered prayers and love.
Church Cleaning
Come help clean the church following our monthly Pot Luck Dinner. Many hands make light work!
T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hoodies and Parade Shirts
Please contact Sandy Rhoads for CCCC T-Shirts ($12 to $15).
Charlotte Walters is taking orders for the long-sleeved parade shirts ($30 and up). Parade shirts can be bought at CAS a/k/a Family Threads Monogramming or Stitch Design Monogramming, both in Yukon. They are Port Authority brand in an ivory color.
Charlotte Walters is taking orders for the long-sleeved parade shirts ($30 and up). Parade shirts can be bought at CAS a/k/a Family Threads Monogramming or Stitch Design Monogramming, both in Yukon. They are Port Authority brand in an ivory color.
Service Questionnaire
We would like to know your areas of interest. Please pick up a CCCC Questionnaire, fill it out, and add your name and phone number. Turn the completed form in to Garren or Linda Dodson. We would like to know how we could best serve you and how you can serve the Lord.
