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"To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some." - 1 Corinthians 9:22
Why Cowboy Church?
If your family was in a burning building, you would do all you could to get them out. Philip Wilds, "Cowboy Church" planter stated, "If we had the chance to experience 5 minutes in hell, we would do what we could to get them to church."
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| Philip Wilds with his wife Nylene |
Philip and Nylene are from Campobello, SC. They are affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and they plant Cowboy Churches. The first church that they planted was 5 years ago in N.C. Philip said that planting churches are not easy because the devil is going to do what he can to stop it from happening. Philip said that the Lord told him to go to Dacusville to plant a church, and that is why they are here.
Philip was saved in his early 30's, and he has a burning desire to see the lost get saved. Philip didn't grow up in church. Sunday was his only day off and he said, "I'm taking my horse to the woods, and I can just meet God there." Philip's wife, Nylene earnestly prayed for 10 years for Philip and God answered her prayers. Philip said be careful what you pray because now they are in church every night of the week.
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| Greg Lambert |
Greg Lambert led the music, he is originally from Eastern Kentucky. To hear Greg sing click the link below: https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=208221599298948&oid=319755984708038
I attended the second "Cowboy Church" meeting which was held in the old Dacusville Elementary Schools's gym. I felt very comfortable in my blue jeans, flip flops, and t-shirt. I was greeted with big smiles and warm welcomes. I recognized some of our members from the community. Philip started out with prayer and then the music was led by Greg Lambert as he sung and played his guitar.
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| Greg Lambert playing guitar |
Philip spoke on how to build a "Cowboy Church" in our area. He said that everyone doesn't feel comfortable in traditional churches. He shared a story of a man that was 59 years old and under house arrest. The man came to know Christ through "Cowboy Church". He said that the man didn't feel good about going to the traditional church in his community because everyone knows about him and wouldn't welcome him. Philip loves traditional church, he attends his every Sunday. However, he knows that not everyone feels welcome there. He said it is hard to get the lost to go to a traditional church, but they will attend a "Cowboy Church" because they feel comfortable, loved, and welcomed.
"Cowboy Church" meets on days other than Sundays because it is not a church that draws members from other churches. It is a ministry team that works together to win the lost. Philip is working to build this team, he desires to utilize people from other churches because it takes a mature christian to disciple new believers. A meeting is being held on September 10th, 7:00 pm, at 230 Ambler Rd, Marietta; right above Edens Horse Farm for anyone interested in being a part of this ministry.
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| Philip Wilds |
Philip shared that 3.2 Million people have no affiliation with church in South Carolina; the Bible Belt. He said, "We first have to build relationships. Faith in Christ doesn't come quickly, they have to feel like they belong and are wanted. 78% of people come to church because someone invited them." Philip said they have to "belong before they believe."
If one soul is saved, it is worth it all!
We all have lost loved ones, would we do everything we could to reach them?
This is why "Cowboy Church"
*The church now meets in the building formerly known as the"Dacusville Ice Cream Parlor" beside the Texaco on Earl's Bridge Rd. in Dacusville on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm. If you need more information contact Philip Wilds at 864-561-6999, or click this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dacusville-Cowboy-Church/412728715510609
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