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Contact for the Ministry is Cynthia McFarland
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MINISTRY DESCRIPTION Horsemanship Program – Christian Outreach program of FBCMS to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the discipleship and fellowship of Believers spending time together enjoying the outdoors. Through this ministry, we will learn valuable lessons of faith, responsibility, and respect of one another and experience practical applications necessary to work with and around horses. MINISTRY PURPOSE Strengthen our Church Community through Fellowship – experiencing life together and reaching out to young people and adults with interests in equestrian activities. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Matt. 18:20 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:25 Within the loving reach of our Savior and the fellowship of His believers of FBCMS we will be meeting to share God’s Purpose and Plan for our lives, His Word, one another’s burdens, and a common interest in horses, horseback riding, livestock husbandry and His great outdoors.
MINISTRY TARGET It is estimated that in the counties surrounding the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metropolis that the old west, farming and ranching culture represents up to 10% of the total population. In suburban areas the number increases dramatically to 25% when adding the 5+ acre ranchettes. In our area the number is significantly higher. Cowboy church surveys indicate that these cowboys/cowgirls and blue collar country folks feel out of place in the average church. Many of these adults are saved but are not active in church families. While others have not been introduced to Jesus. Children, especially young girls and women, are drawn to horses because of their nature and the equestrian lifestyle is a health one avoiding drugs, sex, and irresponsibility. However, without Jesus, the lifestyle comes up short. Jesus fulfills the longing of the soul and the restlessness of the heart for He is Faithful and True and He rides a white horse. I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. Revelation 19:11 1. FBCMS (JESUS RIDERS) Members ° Children 3-6 (Buckaroos) ° Children 6-12 (Pony Express) ° Young Adults 12-18 (Rangers) ° Mature Adults (Trail Dusters) 2. Outreach to members of the local community and county to invite them to learn more about Jesus, His Church and the joys of His lifestyle through His saving grace 3. Christians within the local community and county that are called to us by the Spirit to become part of the FBCMS Family of God and this Ministry. 4. Share our Ministry with other Christian/Bible Based churches in the county and area as God leads us to have larger community activities (Play Days, Camps, Ranch Help, etc.) MINISTRY PROGRAM Scripture Study ° Guiding Principles Live in the light, as God is in the light, and we can share fellowship with one another. John 1:7 ° Honesty, Humility, Courtesy ° Confidentiality, Trust, Loyalty ° Consistency, Frequency ° Unity, not uniformity, and REAL Fellowship ° Discipleship and Mentorship ° Support of one another through Prayer
Cultivating Community The Holy Spirit creates fellowship between believers and he cultivates it with the choices and commitments we make. With lowliness and gentleness, with long suffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:2-3 ° Points Of The Horse ° Breed Identification ° Color Identification ° Nutrition ° Medical Care ° Social Order ° Horse Movements ° Ground Handling Techniques ° Haltering ° Grooming ° Tack and Care of Equipment ° Riding and Rider Etiquette MINISTRY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ° FBCMS Jesus Riders Play Days (Picnic, Friends, and Mild Competitive Riding) ° Round-Up (Hay Ride, Bon Fire, Music, Testimonies, and Camp Grub) ° Calling All Ranch Hands (Service Projects) ° Rodeo Night (Group Tickets for Local Rodeo) ° Novice Horsemanship Show (Annual Event) ° Cowboy/Cowgirl Evangelism (Hand Out Flyers at County Fair, Secular Play Days and Rodeos) ° Horsemanship Program MINISTRY NEEDS ° Support of Pastor and Deacons ° Request for Prayer by congregation and participants for this Ministry and its ability to touch those within the Church and within the local community and county to know and draw closer to our Lord Jesus Christ ° Prayer within the Ministry ° Announcements from the Pulpit and within the Bulletin when appropriate ° Page on FBCMS Web Site with purpose statement, calendar, contacts and locations ° Add Ministry to Visitor Cards ° Ministry Leadership Meetings to prepare for Ministry Introduction ° Bible Study Outlined for 2005 ° Get the Message of the Ministry Out into the Community – Flyers, Events, Phone Calls, Sharing and Invitations ° Monthly Bulletin & Calendar for this Ministry ° Regularly scheduled events for specific and varied age groups ° Weekly Time to Fellowship defined ° Small Group Ministry defined as the Ministry grows (10-12 participants in each circle) ° Horsemanship Training and Clinics Scheduled and Coordinated ° 2005/2006 Events Scheduled and Coordinated ° Locations for Events (McFarland’s Little Star Ranch, Olson Ranch, Austin Arena) ° Calendar Scheduled and Distributed ° Prayer Team and Phone Tree established ° T-Shirts for those participating in Ministry – FBCMS Jesus Riders and logo ° Fund Raising for Events and Activities (Ribbons, Barrels, Poles, Cones, Flags) ° Liability Release Forms and Parental Consent Forms
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