Rodeo4Jesus

09/05/2026

Yep

09/05/2026

09/02/2026

Postpone Rodeo4Jesus riding tonight at Westover. Waiting for cooler temps next month.

09/02/2026

No Rodeo4Jesus tonight at Westover. Postpone till cooler times.

08/30/2026

Covered Dish Meal right after church tomorrow! Come join us!

08/16/2026

STREET PREACHER SURVIVES GUNSHOT TO THE HEAD AND CHOOSES FORGIVENESS

At just 26 years old, military veteran and street preacher Hans Schmidt was sharing the Gospel on an Arizona street corner when he was shot in the head.

Despite the severity of his injury, Schmidt reportedly managed to gather his belongings and return to his church. His condition soon became critical, and doctors discovered that a bullet was lodged in his brain. He was placed in a medically induced coma while receiving intensive medical care.

Then his family, church, and community began praying.

Over the following weeks, Schmidt started making remarkable progress. About a month later, he was speaking again, and he eventually returned home to his wife and children.

But his testimony did not end with survival.

He chose forgiveness.

Reflecting on what happened, Schmidt said:

“I should not be alive… but by His grace and His love, I am still here.”

Speaking about the person responsible, he added:

“I forgive him.”

For Christians, his response reflects one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus.

Forgiveness does not mean ignoring evil or abandoning justice. It means refusing to allow hatred and bitterness to control our hearts.

Matthew 5:44

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

Romans 12:21

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Schmidt survived an attack that could have taken his life.

But perhaps an equally powerful part of his testimony is what he refused to carry afterward:

Hatred.

08/14/2026

Thanks Brittney Parker Webb for buying some new helmets for Rodeo4Jesus kids and Ministry! Yee yee!

08/11/2026

Westover Baptist Church and Rodeo4Jesus