Bethlehem Cowboy Church Floris, Iowa

04/08/2026

A shout out and thank you to whoever blessed us with new flags. It is very much appreciated. It is a blessing to receive gifts, It is also a blessing to know that someone saw a need and took care of that need. Romans 12:13 says, “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality”.

04/05/2026

04/09/2023

Happy Easter to everyone. We celebrate that Jesus did as he said. We celebrate the truth of his words. Matthew 28:6 says, “ He is not here, he has risen, just as he said”. May you think of not only this truth that was told by Jesus, but the many other truths he spoke of. It is important to remember of what Jesus spoke of, death is just the beginning. Remember, he has risen!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from Bethlehem Cowboy Church!

07/21/2022

If you have drove by the church lately you might be wondering what is going on. We are still continuing on our remodeling and doing some major cleaning. We hope to be having services continue again soon.

07/21/2021

Haven’t made a update in a while. Work continues inside the church. The new on demand water heater that was installed was not working correctly, the culprit was a blockage in the water pipes so new pipes were installed. Carpet is slowly being replaced throughout as we have time. Plans for a bathroom upstairs is also in place. We have made quite a few updates and repairs. We are hoping to resume services in the fall. GOD BLESS!!

05/03/2021

Today is very memorable for me. 57 years ago our son Mark was born in the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield, Iowa. Richard and I were so happy to welcome him into our family. Marcia was 6, Linda was 4, Linda told Richard's mother "we wanted a girl." Grandma Susan shared this news with us with a happy smile on her face and in her heart. Hope you have a happy heart today as you remember all the special things Jesus provided for us by giving Himself on the cross for all who will trust in Him.

04/04/2021

Happy Easter! He has risen! The only thing found was linens!
This day symbolizes something important for Christians, Jesus rose from the dead, he defeated death. His tomb was empty. Not only is this great to show that there is life after death, but we also can see that when God says something, he means it! When Jesus says something, he means it! We can trust that if Jesus says he has our back, he absolutely means it! If you haven’t trusted in Jesus, do it, he would love to have your back!

12/25/2020

I want to take this time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and talk about some upcoming changes.

Although COVID has created some issues with worshipping together this year, it has also allowed us to step back and look at the Church. The decision has been made that when we open back up, we are taking a different direction than most church’s today. We are going to be having cowboy church services.
Don’t let the idea or cowboy church name cause you to think you must show up with boots, Spurs and a ten gallon hat. Cowboy churches are known for holding “come as you are services”, meaning that no one cares what you wear, we just care you are there.
There are many reasons that this idea came about. The main one is to look at the idea and heritage of the church. It was founded during the times where life was much simpler. We wont be pulling out the indoor plumbing and switching back to having an outhouse. We will still use modern conveniences, but we want to celebrate that heritage and keep that old country church vibe.
Also the location was a factor. The church is not only beautiful, but in a great spot. Location gives us the ability to hold outdoor services, hay rides, trail rides, outdoor movies, and really anything else you can think of where noise, neighbors, and traffic would cause issues. Back in the days the church was built, the community came and they supported each other. The ability to travel to the next town was not an option for a horse and buggy ride like it is today. The focus and idea on church has changed from what it once was. This has allowed the smaller country churches to not be able to compete with the big city churches, causing most to close. Our idea is not to compete, but to offer a different experience than from those of the mainstream churches today.
One big change, but typical in a cowboy church setting is that there are no offering plates being passed around. If people wish to contribute, a box at the back of the church will be there for your donation. The last thing that should keep people from walking through our doors is the belief that they have to pay to sit with us and worship on Sunday mornings. Salvation is free, so why should people feel obligated to pay to hear the message! Yes, it costs money to keep the church going, there are bills to pay, but we will leave that up to God.
These are just a few of the many reasons this decision has been made. We realize this type of service might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there are many who have “adapted” to the new mainstream churches. Again, our hope is that rather than feeling like there is a need to compete and keep up with ever changing technology and ideas with other churches as so many do, we will simply stick with what we as a church can offer: heritage, a beautiful setting, caring individuals, and the love of Christ.
Merry Christmas to you all and we hope to see you soon!