A PLACE TO CALL HOME February 3, 2019

I pray that the peace & mercy from our Father God, King Jesus & the Holy Spirit flows into each of your lives.

When I talk about gifts & fruits of the Spirit, I am not talking about presents we buy nor am I talking about eating

strawberries, bananas, apples, oranges, etc…. Now that I have you hungry you can always go out & buy someone a gift of

a gallon of vanilla ice cream & chocolate & top it off with the strawberries & bananas. And there you have a Sundae!!!

Then you can eat it on a Sunday - tada! No, none of this is what I’m talking about. It may take care of your appetite, but it

won’t help your soul!

The Holy Spirit has the power to give the spiritual gifts. It is strictly up to Him to determine what & how many to give

you in your life. These gifts are to help each other in our faith & growth spiritually. 1 Cor 12: 4-11 - Now there are

varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit & there are varieties of ministries & the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but

the same God who works all things in all persons. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common

good. For to one is given the word of wisdom…to another the word of knowledge….to another faith …. To another gifts

of healing….to another the effecting of miracles….to another prophecy….to another the distinguishing of spirits, to

another kinds of tongues & to another the interpretation of tongues. But one & the same Spirit works all these things

distributing to each one individually just as He wills.

Only you know if you have one or more of these gifts & they can be given at any time.

Word of Wisdom: The wisdom comes from God by from reading, understanding & putting into practice His word.

Anyone who earnestly asks can have this gift. James 1:5-6 – But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, Who gives

to all generously & without reproach, & it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one

who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven & tossed by the wind.

Word of knowledge: when you are knowledgeable of God’s word & put it into practice, then you can teach others.

Faith: This is confidence, certainty, trust & assurance in faith which comes with a close relationship with Christ.

Healing: This means to cure physical or mental illness & by removal of demons as Jesus did.

Miracles: This means a miraculous power or force, a wonderful work. Miracles all come from God, there is no

other explanation & they all glorify God the Father.

Prophesy: This is a message from divine inspiration & being able to declare the purposes of God.

Distinguishing of spirits: This is the discerning or the ability to know what a person’s spirit or intention is.

Tongues: This usage is defined as a language that is not naturally acquired. This is generally understood to be a

spiritual language.

Interpretation of tongues: This is given to one to understand what is being said in tongues & then the ability to

share the message with others to edify them. Paul is adamant about it edifying the church by interpretation. He told the

Corinthians that he would rather have them speak prophesy as they would all be edified since they could all understand.

1 Cor. 14:5. This does not diminish the speaking in tongues if there is an interpreter so to edify the church.

The fruit of the Spirit can be said to depict Jesus attributes. We should emulate these beautiful truths daily.

Galatians 5:22-23 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,

self-control; against such things there is no law.

Thank you, Holy Spirit for putting this lesson on my heart to share with the WSCC church family. We praise You God & glorify Your name always!

Mary Bowden

GIFTS & FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT……DO YOU HAVE THEM?

MIGHTY, HUMBLE & LOVING

I was brushing down my horse, Lilbit, recently & was in wonder

of this magnificent creation of God. She is tall & strong. I saw

the beauty in the soft rust-red colors of hair that covered the

muscles which rippled beneath her skin when she moved. I

looked into her soft, intelligent eyes that took in everything

around her. Her mane & tail billowed in the wind as if raising

up to praise God, her Creator.

Lilbit is a mighty horse in her own right, yet because I have

developed a relationship with her, she is humble & loving

towards me, a mere human. Isn’t that a little like the Christ we

have come to know?

He is the mighty God in Heaven who created everything. It is

written in Col 1:16 – For in Him all things were created: things

in heaven & on earth, visible & invisible, whether thrones or

powers of rulers or authorities; all things have been created

through Him & for Him.

Yet, Christ became incarnate by embodying Himself in flesh,

taking on a human form. Christ was sent by His Father as

written in John 3: 17 – For God did not send His Son into the

world to condemn the world, but to save the world through

Him. The world is us: humanity. He loved us (the world) so

much that He died for us upon a cross.

Jesus willingly gave up His Mighty Godship in Heaven &

chose to be born a humble human on earth to save the world.

(Phil 2:8) He is our High Priest in Heaven because He

understands our temptations. Heb 4:15 – For we do not have a

high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but

One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without

sin.

Jesus had a humble & loving relationship with men &

women. Jesus was poor in earthly measure, but He was rich

spiritually. During His earthly life He was: humble, loving,

meek, serving, He taught, was wise, was kind, He healed &

drove out demons, faced temptation & remained sinless, He

preached, fed thousands on 2 fish & 5 loaves, He prophesized,

He wept, He always prayed to His Father, He forgave even

when He was on the cross. We could go on & on & on……

Because we are human & we are with ourselves constantly

we become the priority within our mighty minds. How we

choose to live determines who we really are. If we have a true

relationship with God, then being humble & loving becomes a

priority. Humility is living without pride or arrogance; living a

life that emulates Christ. He humbly followed God’s plan for

His life. It is written in 1 Peter 5:6 – Humble yourselves,

therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper

time He may exalt you.

We can be mighty as spiritual warriors for Christ. We

can stand strong on God’s word. We can be mighty

warriors against the evil schemes of the devil by putting

on God’s armor described in Eph 6:10-17. The Word of

God (Bible) is our Sword & the Shield of Faith will enable

us to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. This

is the mightiness we strive to have. We should not be

overbearing & proud as some in this world are.

To become humble is all encompassing. It relates to us

individually & also relates to us as a people. It would be

well for the people of the United States today to heed

what the prophet Ezra said pleading with the people to

come back to God in his day in 2 Chro 7:14 – If my people

who are called by my name humble themselves & pray &

seek My face & turn from their wicked ways, then I will

hear from Heaven & will forgive their sin & heal their land.

Since Christ is the same eternally this is still a great

warning & advice for us today. It is written Hebrews 13:8

– Jesus Christ is the same yesterday & today & forever.

We have Jesus directive to love one another. It is

written – John 13:34-335 – “A New command I give you:

Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love

one another. By this everyone will know that you are My

disciples if you love one another.”

Even though LilBit is a horse, she has been given the gift

from our Creator of mightiness in her stature & strength,

humbleness from her willingness to want to please me

thru of the loving relationship I have developed with her.

So, be mighty as God’s warriors, be humble emulating

Jesus & love one another. What a wonderful world this

would be if everyone followed these simple truths.

Thank you, Jesus for the ability to share this information with my brothers & sisters. Mary Bowden

For more information about Western Star Cowboy Church, our ministries

or spiritual guidance; please contact one of our church leaders.

For Benevolence call one of the Elders.

Western Star Cowboy Church – P .O. Box 276 -Springtown - 76082

Pastor

Bobby Bowden – 817.880.5488

WOLF Pack Minister & Newsletter

Mary Bowden – 817.880.4210

Elders

Garry Tebbens – 817.829.0093 - Wes Robinson – 817.597.9453

James Fraizer – 469.410.2699 - Tye Kinnibrugh – 682.262.4856

Lay Pastors

Kenny Woodruff – 817.235.7202 - David King – 817.726.0147

Manny Cuevas – 817.874.2603 - David Sneed – 817.600.1436

Wranglers Ministry (ages 1 -12)

Mary Bowden; Coordinator – 817.880.4210

Open Gate Ministry (ages 13 –to young adult)

Sundays at 2:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall

Manny Cuevas – 817.874.2603

WOLF Ministry (Woman Of Love & Faith)

WOLF Pack Leadership – Mary Bowden

Cyndi Sneed - 817-353-3595

PRAYER REQUESTS Please keep the church & all WSCC members in your daily prayers.

Additional prayers are needed for:

*Many members have the flu & colds keep them in your

prayers for healing. Prayers for all that need healing/health/&

other needs that God knows. Sneed family, Jill & Jim Smith,

Sherry Gray, Rita Dyer, Brenda’ mother Imogene & her uncle

Charlie, Billy & Bobbie Hattendorf, Craig & Yvonne, Joe Cox,

Lori Livingston, Brent’s parents Mickey & Sherry, Glenda

Smith. Pray for DeeDee Bledsoe…God knows her needs.

*ALL our church family & their extended families who are sick.

*Pray for families who have lost a beloved animal.

*Pray for our Pastor Bobby, the Elders, Lay Pastors, Bible study

teachers & our youth. *Pray for WSCC & for God to bring other

souls to His church. *Pray for God to lead our government

officials & to keep our freedom of religion, military members,

fire, police & emergency responders & their families.

*Glenda Smith is at Garden Terrace Nursing Home at 7500

Oakmont Blvd. in Fort Worth off of Bryant Irving. Her # is 682-

261-3996.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wed Nights - Fellowship Hall: 6:00 PM Prayer Group

7:00 PM Bible study - Book of John (film & discussions – Pastor Bobby)

Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 7PM to 9PM Worship night at WSCC Church

2019

Feb 3rd: Pastor Bobby to preach Communion by Lay pastor David Sneed

Feb 9th: WOLF Pack Meeting - Fellowship hall 9 AM….make valentine cards for Nursing Home

Feb 10th: Pastor Bobby to preach Annual WSCC Meeting right after Church Services

Feb 17th: Pastor Bobby to preach Grub Sunday tbd

Feb 24th: Pastor Bobby to preach

Feb 24th: **NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON**

Mar 3rd: Pastor Bobby to preach Communion by Elder Wes Robinson

Mar 9th: WOLF Pack Meeting

Mar 10th: Pastor Bobby to preach

Mar 17th: Pastor Bobby to preach Grub Sunday tbd

Your monetary gifts to God are used to cover the various monthly & annual expenses/missions of WSCC. God in His

ultimate wisdom brought us together to worship & praise Him. Pro 3:9-10 tells us we will be blessed for blessing God.

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 attendance: 86 Donations $1,257.44

WELCOME NEW MEMEBERS: RICHARD & DEE DEE LUTTRELL

**NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON: If you are a new member within the last 6 months, the Pastor, Elders, Lay-Pastors &

Team Leaders invite you to a Pizza luncheon in the Fellowship Hall immediately following services on Sunday

2/24/19 Please RSVP to Pastor Bobby or Mary so we can order the proper amount of food**

WSCC NEWS

Jim Deal & Grandson Cliff Cooper

Don & Sheila Patton riding in the

Grand Entry at the Fort Worth Stock

Show last weekend

Great picture Suzie!

In the book of Nehemiah it is written that he wept over the remnant of

Israelites who had survived their captivity & were in great distress. He

fasted, prayed & pleaded to God on their behalf that He would forgive

them & once again find favor in them. Nehemiah was a cupbearer to

the king. The king saw Nehemiah was sad & after speaking with him

the king granted Nehemiah his request to go to Judah & rebuild it. He

arrived, spoke with the people & explained how the hand of God had

been favorable to him & what words the king had spoken to him so

they could rebuild Judah & the protective wall. They would no longer

be a disgrace to God & could stand strong with the wall protecting

them against other peoples in the lands who would destroy them.

I’M COMING HOME Brenda sings

Woke up this morning with You on my mind I’m coming to see You, it’s just a matter of time. And my heart’s been longing

to see Your sweet face. Oh, I’m getting ready to feel Your embrace.

I’m coming home Lord, it won’t be too long. It’s almost over, time for traveling on. Open the gates wide & let me step

on inside. Cause that’s where I belong, I’m coming home.

You took care of me thru all of my days. You’ve been a good Friend, I’m still counting the ways. Oh, so if it’s today Lord,

that You call me home. I’m saying Good byes now, I’ll be moving along. C.

HIS LOVE FLOWS Debbie sings

He’s the reason for the sun shiney sky & He’s the reason why I’m feeling so high. Must be the season when His love light

shines all around us. So, let that feeling grab you deep inside & send you reeling where your faith can’t hide & then go

steelin’ thru your life with Christ forever.

So, let His love flow like a mountain stream & let His love grow with the smallest of dreams. And let His love show &

you’ll know what I mean, it’s the season. Let His love fly like a bird on a wing & let His love bind you to all living things

& let His love shine & you’ll know what I mean, it’s the season.

There’s a reason for His warm, sweet love & He’s the reason for the Heavens above & He’s the reason His love light shine

all around you. So, let your faith take you to His place & feel the warmth of His loving embrace. Just see His light as it

shines on your face, you’ve got to go there. C.

JUST ANOTHER RAINY DAY Adam sings

Storm clouds are coming & you’re still humming yesterday’s victory tune, you’ve got it all together, but you haven’t seen

the weather that’s coming when the day is thru. But if you stop & listen & just pay attention to the word God has today.

He knows what you need & you can believe anything He has to say.

If God says build an ark it won’t be just another rainy day. If God tells you to start you better not hesitate. He’s got a

master plan He’s working & the best thing for you to do is obey. If God says build an ark, it won’t be just another rainy

day.

Struggling & trying on your knees crying, I can’t make it any more. Your praying to the Father to just come & water your

soul with the word from the Lord. A dry & thirsty season is just the right reason to believe that God’s about to move. In

the heat of the day you just trust & obey. God’s got a plan for you. C.

I SURRENDER ALL Janie sings

All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give. I will ever love & trust Him, in His presence daily live.

I surrender all, I surrender all, All to Thee my blessed Savior, I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender. Make me, Savior wholly Thine. Let me feel the Holy Spirit, truly know that Thou art mine. C.

All to Jesus I surrender. Lord, I give myself to Thee. Fill me with Thy love & power, let Thy blessing fall on me. C.

I BELIEVE IN A HILL CALLED MOUNT CALVARY/THE OLD RUGGES CROSS Pastor Bobby/Adam/Mary sing

I believe in a hill called Mt. Calvary. I believe what ever the cost & when time has surrendered & earth is no

more. I’ll still cling to the old rugged cross.

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross; the emblem of suffering & shame. And I love that old cross where

the dearest & best for a world of lost sinners was slain. So, I’ll cherish the old rugged cross till my trophies at

last I lay down. And I’ll cling to the old rugged cross & exchange it someday for a crown.

I believe that the Christ Who was slain on the cross has the power to change lives today. For He changed me

completely, a new life is mine. That is why by the cross I will stay. I believe in a hill called Mt. Calvary. I believe

whatever the cost & when time has surrendered & earth is no more, I’ll still cling to the old rugged cross.

So, I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross &

exchange it someday for a crown.

BAPTISM Rick sings

The summer breeze made ripples on the pond & rattled thru the reeds & the willow trees

beyond. Daddy in his good hat & mama in her Sunday dress watched with pride as I stood there

in the water up to my chest. And the preacher spoke about the cleansing blood as I sank my

toes into the cool East Texas mud.

And it was down with the old man, up with the new raised to walk in the ways of light &

truth. I didn’t see no angels, just a few saints on the shore, but I felt like a newborn baby

cradled up in the arms of the Lord.

Amazing Grace, oh how sweet the sound. There was glory in the air, there was dinner on the

ground & my sins which were many were washed away & gone along with a Buffalo Nickel I

forgot to leave at home. But that seemed like such a small, small price to pay for the blessed

peace of mind that came to me that day. C.

This road is long & dusty, sometimes the soul it must be cleansed & I long to feel that water

rushing over me again. C.

DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY: RIGHT BEFORE EACH PERSON GETS BAPTIZED

TREY –MEN SING

1. AS I WENT DOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY, STUDYING ABOUT THAT GOOD OLD WAY

AND WHO SHALL WEAR THAT ROBE AND CROWN, GOOD LORD SHOW ME THE WAY

OH BROTHERS LET’S GO DOWN, LETS GO DOWN, COME ON DOWN

OH BROTHERS LET’S GO DOWN, DOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY

LYDIA –WOMEN SING

2. AS I WENT DOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY, STUDYING ABOUT THAT GOOD OLD WAY

AND WHO SHALL WEAR THAT STARRY CROWN, GOOD LORD SHOW ME THE WAY

OH SISTERS LET’S GO DOWN, LETS GO DOWN, COME ON DOWN

OH SISTERS LET’S GO DOWN, DOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY

RACHAEL- EVERYONE SINGS

3. AS I WENT DOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY, STUDYING ABOUT THAT GOOD OLD WAY

AND WHO SHALL WEAR THAT STARRY CROWN, GOOD LORD SHOW ME THE WAY

OH CHILDREN LET’S GO DOWN, LETS GO DOWN, COME ON DOWN

OH CHILDREN LET’S GO DOWN, DOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY

AFTER EVERYONE HAS BEEN BAPTIZED – EVERYONE SINGS

AS I WENT DOWN IN THE RIVER TO PRAY, STUDYING ABOUT THAT GOOD OLD WAY

AND WHO SHALL WEAR THAT ROBE AND CROWN, GOOD LORD SHOW ME THE WAY