Sunday at HorseFest begins with the opportunity to praise God.
For the second year, a Cowboy Church Service will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Arena at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.
Sponsored by Southwest Missouri Christian Cowboys, services will feature a special testimony by HorseFest clinician Arvell Bass as well as cowboy poetry by Neal Torry and live gospel music from Shannon Smith, Mike Kennedy and Lance Smith.
Southwest Missouri Christian Cowboys member Lynn Duncan will deliver a message of inspiration. Curtis Doennig will welcome HorseFest visitors and Bill Johnmeyer will offer the opening prayer.
HorseFest trade show exhibits will be open for viewing immediately following the conclusion of church services.
For more information about the Southwest Missouri Christian Cowboys, visit their website at www. swmochristiancowboys.com.
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