Rafter J Christmas Program

Here are some highlight photos from the Friday Night Performance. If you are viewing this Saturday, Dec 19, you still have a chance to catch the 7:30 program tonight.
I have posted more photos in this Gallery

December at Rafter J Cowboy Church

News and Notes

• The last day to order Angel Food for December is Sunday, December 6. Angel Food pick-up will be Saturday, Saturday, December 19, at 9:00 a.m. at the church.
  



• Our Nursery opens Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Our Sunday morning worship service is at 10:00 a.m.. We have bible study every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. covering the book of Jonah. Our youth meet every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children's Church is also at 10:30. We have another bible study covering the book of Romans that meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at the church. And our Men's fellowship meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
  



• If you wish to speak with the secretary, please call 972-551-3844. She can be reached on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you wish to speak with a member of the ministerial staff, please call 972-670-1233.
  



• Our open arena for Rafter J members and their guests is every Sunday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. Our general open arena is every Monday night from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
  





• Our open arena for Rafter J members and their guests is every Sunday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. Our general open arena is every Monday night from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
  



• Our horsemanship class meets every Tuesday night from 7 – 8:30 p.m. This month we will be meeting in the classroom.
  



• Our Meet the Pastor night is every Wednesday evening with 6, 7, and 8 p.m. time slots. This is by appointment only.
  



• On Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, we are having our annual Rafter J Christmas Program entitled "Silent Night" here at the church. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. both nights. We will have plenty of coffee and hot chocolate that night so plan on coming out and celebrating Christ's birthday with us.
  
  





• And on Thursday, December 31, we will pray in the New Year at Doc and Whistler Higgins' house. Bring something to grill and enjoy good fellowship.
  

Sermon Update: The Truth Will Set You Free

Bro. Bobs message for November 22, 2009 is entitled The Truth Will Set You Free .

Rafter J Christmas Trade Day

Bro. Kurt Delivered the Sermon this past Sunday

In pastors absence this past Sunday (Nov 1), Bro. Kurt delivered the message. .

November Rafter J News and Notes

• The last day to order Angel Food for November is Sunday, November 8. Angel Food pick-up will be Saturday, November 21, at 9 a.m. at the church.
  



• Our Nursery opens Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Our Sunday morning worship service is at 10:00 a.m.. We have bible study every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. covering the book of Jonah. Our youth meet every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children's Church is also at 10:30. We have another bible study covering the book of Romans that meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at the church. And our Men's fellowship meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
  



• If you wish to speak with the secretary, please call 972-551-3844. She can be reached on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you wish to speak with a member of the ministerial staff, please call 972-670-1233.
  



• Our open arena for Rafter J members and their guests is every Sunday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. Our general open arena is every Monday night from 6:30 ñ 9 p.m.
  





• Our open arena for Rafter J members and their guests is every Sunday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. Our general open arena is every Monday night from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
  



• Our horsemanship class meets every Tuesday night from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
  



• Our Meet the Pastor night is every Wednesday evening with 6, 7, and 8 p.m. time slots. This is by appointment only.
  



• On Saturday, November 14, we are having a Open Horse show here at Rafter J. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and the show starts at 10:30 a.m. This will be our last horse show of the year.
  



• On Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, the Texas Fellowship of Cowboy Churches will be having their annual Cowboy Gathering at the Stockyards in Ft. Worth. Please contact the church for more information.
  



• Sunday, November 29, we will have our Fifth Sunday Dinner on the Grounds here at the church after the worship service. Our ladies will also be having a Women's dessert cook-off. So plan on coming out for good food and fellowship.
  

Tommy Brandt was our special guest this Sunday, Oct 25, 2009

This past Sunday, Tommy Brandt was our special Guest. After his Fall Festival Performance he and his family stayed over for Sunday's Service where he continued his ministry to us.

• Service Introduction with Kicking up Dust - Turn Your Radio On


• No Turning Back


• Til You Start Walking


• Tommy Brandt II. - Triple Play


• Dedication to those serving in Iraq


• Above All


• Message from Michelle about the Tommy Brandt Ministry

For more information about Tommy Brandt and his ministries visit www.tommybrandt.com

Fall Festival Saturday (Oct 24, 2009)

Sermon Update: Signs Signs Everywhere

Bro. Bobs message for October 04, 2009 is entitled Signs, Signs, Everywhere.

Also I have posted the sermon for Sept 7, 2009

Bro. Bobs message for September 27, 2009 is entitled Order in the House.

Kicking Up Dust in Concert on Saturday Night

Saturday Night at 6pm, Rafter J's "Kicking Up Dust" needs everyones support at a Benefit Concert for Healing Hearts Ministry at the Terrell, Texas Performing Arts Center.

Feedlot Sorting Practice at Rafter J

Tonight at 7pm there will be a Feedlot Sorting practice at Rafter J. Cost is $25 - all you can ride.

Sermon Update: How To Kill an Amalekite

Bro. Bobs message for September 20, 2009 is entitled How To Kill an Amalekite.

Sermon Update: Rest In Peace

Bro. Bobs message for September 13, 2009 is entitled Rest In Peace.

Schooling Horse Show

Just wanted to remind everyone about the Rafter J Old Fashioned Open Horse Show this coming Saturday (the 19th). See the attached show bill for more information.
See you there!

PDF Show Bill for Horse Show - Click to download

September News and Notes

• The Rafter J Cowboy Church is located off of Interstate 20, Exit 498, approximately one quarter mile south on FM Road 148. Take a left on County Road 305, go another quarter of a mile and we are the large tan arena on the right.
  



• Our Open Horse Show originally scheduled for Saturday, September 12, has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 19, due to bad weather
  



• If you wish to speak with the secretary, please call 972-551-3844. She can be reached on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you wish to speak with a member of the ministerial staff, please call 972-670-1233.
  



• If you need information on Angel Food, please call Darcy at 469-652-2397. The last day to order Angel Food for September is Sunday, September 13. Angel Food pick-up will be Saturday, September 26 at 9 a.m. at the church.
  



• Our Nursery opens Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Our Sunday morning worship service is at 10:00 a.m.. We have bible study every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. covering the book of Jonah. Our youth meet every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church is also at 10:30. We have another bible study covering the book of Romans that meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at the church. And our Men’s fellowship meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
  



• Our open arena for Rafter J members and their guests is every Sunday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. Our general open arena is every Monday night from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
  



• Our horsemanship class meets every Tuesday night from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
  



• Our Meet the Pastor night is every Wednesday evening with 6, 7, and 8 p.m. time slots. This is by appointment only.
  



• We have a program here at Rafter J called “the Fourth Quarter”. This is a sports orientated learning session open to everyone and it meets every Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
  



• On Saturday, September 19, we are having an Old Fashioned Open Horse show here at Rafter J. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the show starts at 10 a.m. Show bill includes halter and pleasure and we’ll finish up with fun events like poles and barrels. Come join use for a day of fun!
  



• On Friday, September 25, we’ll have a practice sorting here at Rafter J beginning at 7 p.m. The cost is $25 per rider, all you can ride.
  



• And on Saturday, September 26, our band Kickin’ Up Dust will be performing in a Battle of the Bands at the Terrell Performing Arts Center in a benefit for Healing Hearts Ministry. The show starts at 6 p.m. For more information or to buy advance tickets, contact Healing Hearts Ministry at 972-551-2700.

Friday Sept 12 Horse show rescheduled

The Rafter J Cowboy Church Open Horse Show scheduled for tomorrow, Sept 12, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Sept 19, due to the bad weather forecasted for tomorrow. It will be at the same time, registration at 9:30 a.m. and the show will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Please pass this on to any and every one you know, especially those who do not have email.

Sermon Update: Living on Broadway

Bro. Bobs message for September 06, 2009 is entitled Living on Broadway.

Sermon Update

Oops this weeks recording skipped when Bob gave his title, but here is the sermon:

Click for Bro. Bobs message for August 23, 2009 .

Sermon Update: Last Two Sundays

I missed posting Brians Message for Sunday, Aug 2:

Brian Calhoun filled in the sunday of August 9 while Bob and Cindy take a well deserved vacation .

And this past Sunday Bob was back to preach this sermon:

Bro. Bobs message for August 16, 2009 is entitled What will it be like there.

Sermon Update: The Ten Commandments

This week (August 3) Bro. Kurt Van Doran filled in while Bob and Cindy take a well deserved vacation. The Topic of this message is the Ten Commandments.

Sermon Update: Total Recall

Bro. Bobs message for July 26, 2009 is entitled Total Recall.

Sermon Update: Are You Jesus?

Bro. Bobs message for, July 12, 2009 is entitled Are You Jesus?.

Sermon Update: What Is True Worship

Bro. Bobs message for, July 12, 2009 is entitled What is True Worship.

Singles Ministry Cookout

Just wanted to remind our singles out there that the Singles' Ministry will be having a cookout this coming Friday night at 8 p.m. at the church. If you have questions or want more information, please contact either Pharisa Smith-King at jordairish@yahoo.com or Paul Stroud at Texasblue567@att.net.

Sermon Update: Freedom

Bro. Bobs message for, July 5, 2009 is entitled Freedom.

Horse Show/Horsemanship Schedule Changes

The horse show scheduled for this coming Saturday, July 11, at 10 a.m. has been cancelled. The horse show scheduled for August 8 at 10 a.m. has also been cancelled. And lastly, the horsemanship class which meets every Tuesday evening from 7 - 8:30 p.m. has been cancelled for the month of August.

Jim Phillips Memorial and Fathers Day Service

This Fathers Day Service was with mixed emotion as we also celebrated the life of our Friend, Mentor,Youth and Church leader, Jim Phillips who passed away this past week while doing what he enjoyed most, flying his airplane.

• Opening Song.


• Greeting and Opening Prayer.


• Now is the Time to Worship.


• Just give me Jesus.


• Let me tell you a secret about a Fathers Love.


• Whistler Higgins: Grandpa's Hands.


• Becky Morgan: Daddy's Hands..


• Tributes to Jim Phillips.


• Brother Bobs Fathers Day Message: A Respected Man.

Cowboy Trade Day

All had a great day this past Saturday at the Rafter J Cowboy Church Cowboy Trade day, held to raise funds for sanctuary. We had an many different vendors selling everything cowboy. There was great music provided by two cowboy church

bands, pony rides and a silent auction.The Event closed with an exciting live auction with John Clayton as auctioneer. Photos from this event may be seen in this Gallery. Event organizer Whistler Higgins has said that this first Cowboy Trade Day was a great success with vendors reporting that they want to be notified before the next. Whistler says to look for another Trade Day event in the Fall.

Sermon Update: The Living Dead

Bro. Bobs message for June 14, 2009 is entitled The Living Dead.

Sermon Update: High Places

May 24 - Bro. Bobs message for June 7, 2009 is entitled High Places.

Sermon Update: Do you know him?

May 24 - Bro. Bobs message for May 24, 2009 is entitled Do you Know Him?.

Country Cowboy Trade Day

Click on this to see a larger more readable logo. This ad image is also posted a the bottom of the blog.

Click for the Trade Days Flyer


Click for for Vendor Application

Kickin Up Dust Music Ministry

NEW!

Thanks to our sound man Bogie Morgan, we now have improved sound control and are able to bring you the past weeks music. You may find this on this blog sidebar just above the sermon listings. Click and Listen to each in the comfort of your home.

Sermon Update: 50 Days

May 10 - Bro. Bobs message for May 17, 2009 is entitled 50 days.

Sermon Update: A Virtuous Woman

May 10 - Bro. Bobs Mothers Day Message is entitled A Virtuous Woman.

Singles Ministry

A new Single's Ministry is starting on May 6 and will continue on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. They will be meeting in a downstairs classroom.

Sermon Update: There Is No Doubt, Part 2

April 25 - This is continuaton of the April 19th Sunday Message and is entitled There is no Doubt, Part 2.

Sermon Update: There Is No Doubt

April 19 - This is continuaton of Bro. Bobs Easter message and is entitled There is no Doubt.

Rafter J Playday schedule to resume May 2

Rafter J Playdays will resume May 2 and will be scheduled for the first saturday of each month through Oct. Signup will start at 4:30 with the Playday starting at 6:00pm at each playday. Click Here to download the 2009 Playday Flyer.

Moses J Brings Plenty returns to Rafter J

Moses Brings Plenty will be the guest speaker on Sunday April 5th 2009 coming in at 9:50 And leaving at 10:30. He has been in Movies like Hidalgo, Crazy Horse and others. He is the first Native American to play Crazy Horse. And is a Christian Youth Minister and Mentor. We at Rafter J Hope you will like him as much as we do.

UPDATE Sunday April 5

Here is the link to the message by Moses J Brings Plenty for Sunday, April 5, 2009

Bro. Bob Delivered a short message following Moses J Brings Plenty.

Sermon Update: A Child of the King

Bro. Bob's Message for Sunday, March 22, 2009 was entitled A Child of the King. It is now posted on the Sermon list on the sidebar.

Special guest this Sunday March 15.

Sunday, March 15th, at 10:00AM
Rafter J Cowboy Church
welcomes
special musical guest
Greg McDougal
Join us! Be blessed hearing this family's testimony and music!

"Greg and his wife, Diane, moved to Nashville over 15 years ago to pursue a career in the Country Music Business. Just as Greg began having some real success, with a song recorded by John Michael Montgomery, and a record deal in sight with Henry Paul of Black Hawk as his producer, the McDougal's gave birth to their first baby boy, Jeffrey.

Jeffrey was born with a hole in his intestinal tract and later diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. This was a situation that caused Greg and Diane to pay a lot closer attention to God in their lives than ever before. Suddenly the music business and being on the road didn't make sense for Greg and his new family, so he went to work as a home repair carpenter as a means to provide for his household. Seven years later and with three of their four children diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, life was beautiful, if sometimes complicated, for the McDougal family. But when Jeffrey wound up with three occasions of pneumonia in a year's time, the doctors had even more serious things to say about his condition.

Instantly, Greg and Diane knew that they needed to put these special children into a clean air, allergen-free house: a specially-built house that will help to eliminate the extra dynamics that only worsen an already serious condition. A simple, heartfelt cry to God for help led Greg to return to his songwriter's bag and record a few of his songs onto a CD called 'The Work of a Carpenter'. The purpose is to sell as many of these CDs as possible on their web site www.ahouseformykids.com to raise the necessary funds to build this special house.

There is too much to tell here about how God has changed the McDougal's lives with this endeavor. There is also not enough room to tell of the countless people whom God has also touched through the songs, the story and this family. Greg says, 'I have nothing that I can boast about with all of this, it has been a God thing from the beginning!'. When you hear Greg sing now, it is with faith, passion and purpose. Please be sure to go to their website and order a copy of 'The Work of a Carpenter'. You will be blessed!

There is now a new CD for the same special purpose, this time a few very special friends have joined in to help Greg accomplish his goal of building this house for his kids 'Try A Little Kindness' is a collection of Greg singing with the likes of The Oak Ridge Boys, Tammy Cochran, The Bellamy Brothers, Randy Kohrs, Mike Hammock, Tommy Brandt, Mary James, James Payne, Mike Rimmey, Branded, Melanie Walker and many more incredible friends.

P.S. Greg is now in full time music ministry, going out and telling of God's Grace and Mercy in their lives through it all, the momentum of this heartwarming and miraculous project is now aimed at launching a non-profit organization to help other special needs families with their day to day circumstances."


www.ahouseformykids.com
Be sure to click on the "Informational Video" on this website, it's a MUST WATCH!!!

You can hear samples of Greg McDougal's music at:
www.myspace.com/gregmcdougal
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThIXPkOjAa0

held at:
Rafter J Cowboy Church
10701 County Road 305
Terrell, TX 75160
FM 148 & I-20
www.rafterjcowboychurch.org

Youth Rally

Rafter J will be hosting a Youth Rally presented by Life Giver Youth on Saturday, March 21, 2009, from 2:00 - 5:00pm.

Featuring:

CrossPenny Ministries and Number 44 NASCAR Pontiac
Picked Last Band
Kickin' Up Dust Band

with Door Prizes, Free Refreshments, Prayer, Worship, & Praise


links:
www.onelifegiver.org
www.rafterjcowboychurch.org
www.crosspennyministries.com
www.myspace.com/pickedlastband

Sermon Update: Casting Lots

Bro Bob's message for March 8, 2009 is entitled Casting Lots.

Sermon Update: Life's Railway

The message for this past Sunday (March 01, 2009) was entitled Life's Railway. It is now posted in the lower sidebar sermon section.

Sermon Update: Spirit Possession

Bro. Bobs message for this week is entitled Spirit Possession and may be found on the sermons on the lower left sidebar.

Work Day next two Saturdays - Upcoming Playday

We are having a Work Day the next two Saturdays to cleanup, repair, and install new lighting (Yeah, we are getting rid of those red-yellow lights) so that we will have our arena ready for Shows and other arena events restarting in March.

Our Arena will be reopening for Shows starting Saturday March 6 with the First Saturday Play Day. Registration starts at 5pm with the event starting at 6pm.

Valentines Day Party

We had a great time at the Valentines Day party this past Saturday night. A great meal, Renewal of marriage vows, and Karoke were highlights. I have posted two galleries of images; Click on the bold, tan type links to go to the Valentine Vows and Karoke Fun image galleries.

Sermon Update: Lord Of The Ring

This weeks message was a continuation of a message from last week on the covenant of marriage. This weeks message is entitled Lord Of The Ring.

Sermon Update: Marraige Covenant

This Sunday, Bro. Bob brings us a sermon entitled The Marraige Covenant as the youth are committing to remain pure until they enter this covenant.

Youth Purity Covanent Ring Ceremony

We had a Baptism

Our After-Church Chili Cookoff Winners

Sermon Update: Follow The Leader

Bro. Bob preaches a sermon entitled Follow The Leader in which he helps us understand what we need to consider in choosing our new Elder.

Sermon Update: Live Like Like You Were Dying: Forgiveness

I have posted the last of four messages entitled Live like you dying. This last message is subtitled Forgiveness. As before you will find them toward the bottom of the side panel on this blog under the heading: Sermons. You will also find a more complete list of Bob's messages on our website www.rafterjcowboychurch.org.

Sermon Update: Live Like Dying Part 3

The Third of a month series entitled Live Like you were Dying is now posted.

Dave Pendergraft and Becky Morgan Duet

Congratulations to our own Becky Morgan who recently recorded a duet with Dave Pendergraft entitled "Fall Into Your Hands". This song will be released nationally in March but you may hear it here. Go to the bottom of the this page and you will see a banner which will lead you to this song and to Dave's Website where you may eventually purchase it. If you have a slow internet connection you may need to wait until the song loads before playing it.

Sunday Sermon: Talks Sweeter

Brother Bobs message for this past Sunday is now posted. You may find it on the side bar of this blog, entitled "Talk Sweeter"

Sundays Sermon: Live Like You were Dying

This weeks sermon "Live Like You Were Dying" is the first of 3 sermons from Bro. Bob over the next several weeks. This Sunday was cold and many were warming their feet over the Church Campfire as Bob preached this sermon. You may enjoy this sermon in the warmth of your home. The link is on the sidebar under the Sermon title.