Thanks to two of our loyal supporters, The Valero Energy Corporation and North Park Toyota of San Antonio, we now have this beautiful Cremello Stallion standing @ stud here at MorningStar Ranch. He was foaled April of 2006 in Kentucky and came to us from Lauren Branas, a horse trainer in Alabama. Thanks to Valero providing the fuel and North Park Toyota loaning us a "Texas built" Tundra (and that is one nice truck) we were able to meet in Mississippi and make the trade for this rare stallion. His previous owner fell in love with one of our rescued Clydesdale crosses that she saw on our web site and offered the trade. Thanks to our friends we were able to make the trip without putting any financial burden on the ministry.
2010 Open Schooling Horse Show
Schedule
Our June show was a blast!
It was real hot but it was a total blast!
And this face speaks volumes as to why we have these shows!
The next shows will be
Saturday September 18 ~ Saturday November 20
Registration opens @ 8:00 A.M.
Show starts @ 9:00 A.M.
us for more information.
"The Texas Wild Bunch" made our final show the most fun ever!
They put on one of the most entertaining "Wild West Shows" you have ever seen!
Their attention to old west history is incredible and if you weren't there you missed a great time.
I would like to introduce you to Cali Overcast... her story is inspirational...
she and Johnny Holliday made our September horse show a truly special event!
If you would like to help us in our efforts to bring horses
like "TLC" back a robust healthy life... you can do so by clicking on the donate button below.
All donations, no matter how small are greatly appreciated!
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MorningStar Ranch Ministries
22101-8 Senior Road
Von Ormy, Texas 78073
(210) 624 2929
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Our new colt doesn't know he's a horse. ``````Murphy has a new girl friend.
Pastor Jim, Catherine and Hope along with all of the volunteer staff members @ MorningStar Ranch
would like to wish all of you a blest day... we pray that you enjoy this YouTube video
by "The Skit Guys"
GOD has given us a wonderful teaching on "Submission to Master" demonstrated by Pastor Jim's teaching on the Biblical principles of submission as we bring an untrained horse to the point of submission. In these photo's Laura and Jessica Parry show the difference between this newly broken horse and a horse that has learned to listen to it's master's voice... it is a powerful visual demonstration. Below are YouTube video's of "Submission to Master" in action.
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We are frequently blest with the opportunity to take our horses to schools, churches, retreats and other outings to teach the biblical principles of Submission to Master. Email us for more information about how you or your organization can arrange to schedule this powerful demonstration.
The ranch environment supplies so many opportunities unavailable in a church setting. There are so many Biblical principles to be taught and demonstrated to both young and old through the animals and the land itself. GOD is using this ranch ministry to restore families, build strong disciples and mentor young inner city kids. With your help we can impact those in need of what GOD is doing through MSRM... we are making a difference, a real difference, a lasting difference... MSRM is changing lives forever and saving souls for HIS kingdom.
Click here to read an excerpt from Pastor Jim's book,
(In search of Man's Authentic Nature)
Wedding Photo's courtesy of Kimberli Celeste Royal
We were blest with this little Palomino colt on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. We named him Trigger after one of my childhood heroes noble steed.
This video is part of an interview on PTCB and gives great insight to hearts of our founding directors.
Pastor Jim's demonstration of Submission to Master is now available on DVD.
<You can also send your (tax-deductable) contribution to:
MorningStar Ranch Ministries
22101-8 Senior Road
Von Ormy, Texas 78073
GOD blest us with the opportunity to put Joe Gatzke back in the saddle again, one last time!
Joe at 88 years of age went home to be with the LORD at 1:30 A.M. August 22, 2008... he was one of the
last remaining "horse soldiers" from WWII... and is now riding the heavens with our LORD!
What a privilege that was and we thank the staff @ Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center,
here in San Antonio, for letting us fulfill Joe's desire to get on a horse one last time before he went home!
It was an experience we will never forget... and an honor we will thank GOD for daily!
If GOD lays in on your heart to help us continue to touch lives through these wonderful animals... PLEASE "click" on the donate button below and it wouldn't hurt to spread the word to others who may not know about us. We would appreciate you telling all you can. Thanks and GOD bless.
You can also send your (tax-deductable) contribution to:
MorningStar Ranch Ministries
22101-8 Senior Road
Von Ormy, Texas 78073
(210) 624 2929
Well praise GOD at last the book is published... and can be purchased or downloaded online!
Click here to read an excerpt from Pastor Jim's book,
(In search of Man's Authentic Nature).
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Here @ MSRM we do all we can to be good stewards
of the financial blessings HE provides!
Because what we do is not cost effective... and is tremendously labor intensive...
many ask... "WHY DO YOU DO IT?"
Well an ancient axiom says, "One picture is worth a thousand words."
Here is our answer in several thousand words!!
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Volunteers like Naomi help us touch the lives of young people like Vincent and David in ways words can not express!
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We were truly blest to give Lari kaye a few brief moments of freedom!
What a great day this was... La Vernia Elementary School...
thanks for inviting us Lisa!
We were given the opportunity to host young exchange students from
Germany, France, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Switzerland
and the Ukrane...
We love watching "city folk" experience GOD's majestic creations
no matter what part of the world they come from.
This precious little Alpaca's registered name is FFTX Bandera... we call him "Bandy" and he is one of the newest additions to our ministry family.
He was provided through the generosity of Fantasy Farms Alpacas in Boerne, Texas.
There was great fun and fellowship had by all!
These mares are a perfect illustrustration of how well all of our stock, from bovine to equine and all varieties in between, maintain with the hay we get from Davidson Farms... we have been able to reduce the number of horses we grain by 70% because of the quality of this hay. We love our animals and are blest to have been introduced to this wonderful product. If you have any questions about the quality of the grass or the integrity of the Davidson's, feel free to contact us anytime.
MorningStar
Ranch,
22101-8 Senior Road,
Von Ormy, Texas, 78073
or Directly @ (210) 624 2929
Standing
@ Stud here @ MorningStar
Ranch
Saddle provided by our corporate sponsor... Mini Ranch Feed Store
(All stud fees go to benefit the 250 plus animals of MSRM)
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HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR SERVICES
"Cowboy Church" ~ Online Bible Study ~ Cowboy Weddings
Outreach
to Inner City Children ~ Christian Marriage Focus Groups
Family Outreach & Restoration ~ Live Outdoor Praise & Worship Services
Trail Rides ~ Ranch Outings ~ Tours ~ Camping ~ Hiking
Pony
Parties & Petting Zoo
and
Spiritual Retreats for Groups & Individuals
That's about two weeks worth of hay for our bunch!
Faith Statement ~ Our Vision ~ What we do! ~ Trail Rides ~Online Bible Study ~ Church
Breast Cancer ~ A word from our Founders
Spiritual Laws ~ David McCombs ~Movies, Slides and Scrapbook
Click here if you would like to help!
Fifteen years ago, MorningStar Ranch started as a small not-for-profit ministry using animals to help families and at-risk youth grow, both in confidence and in GOD's Spirit. Over the year's, it has been your generosity that has allowed us to move to a permanent location in Southwest Bexar County, near Somerset. The ministry now includes horses, llamas, pot-bellied pigs, pygmy goats, donkeys, ducks, geese and more... much, much more... all co-existing peacefully in a setting that includes a Petting Zoo, Cowboy Church, trail rides, and a great little "Fishing Hole." MorningStar Ranch is completely supported by those who are moved to further HIS work through this unique ministry. Completely operated by donations and volunteers, your Tax-deductable donations will further GOD's work throughout the coming year. For more information, call and arrange a visit. We would be love to show you the magnificent ways that GOD is using these animals through this ministry... which has now grown to a world wide ourtreach... all made possible by friends like you.
The number to call is 210 624 2929
Without the generous support of those of you who see our efforts and understand that most of the people we reachout to cannot financially support the services we provide... we would not be able to continue. If you would like to join in supporting our efforts and help with the care and feeding of all these animals that touch so many lives, you can do so by simply "clicking" on the Visa-MasterCard button below.
You can also send your (tax-deductable) contribution to:
MorningStar Ranch Ministries
22101-8 Senior Road
Von Ormy, Texas 78073
(210) 624 2929
MorningStar
Ranch Ministries