In December of 2016, Tommy Ainsworth was asked to do the opening prayer at the Southern Professional Rodeo Association Finals in Philadelphia, Mississippi. During this weekend, Billy Hudson (owner of Double Creek Rodeo Company) asked if he would come do opening prayers and devotionals for the contestants at the rodeos that he had booked for the 2017 rodeo year. Tommy was already doing Cowboy Church for the Mississippi Little Britches Rodeo Association when the rodeo was in Meridian at the Ag Center, so he agreed to add these rodeos in as well. He still had the feeling he was supposed to be doing more.

In March of 2017, we had interest in having a small group meeting on Sunday mornings. After much prayer, we began meeting in our carport with a small group. We continued to meet through the summer and had more interest growing. By August of 2017, Cattle Call moved into Meridian Livestock (formerly Meridian Stockyard) thanks to Eric Weaver – the new owner. We still meet there in the sale ring area.

Our church is a very low barrier, come as you are. We welcome everyone, not just cowboys. Our mission statement is to “Love God, love others, and serve both.”

Thanks to our members for all their hard work in getting started. Cattle Call would not be where it is without them! To God be the glory!

About the church:

Name: Cattle Call Cowboy Church.

Pastor: Tommy Ainsworth – Almost one year.

Denomination: Interdenominational – Biblical.

Founded: March 2017.

Address: 10365 Old Hwy. 80, Meridian.

Members: Averages 20 on Sunday mornings.

Contact Info: Tommy Ainsworth, 601-616-3445.

Service Times: Sunday, 10 a.m. – Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Special upcoming events:

We are having Allen Frizzell on Jan. 21, at the Meridian Livestock building (formerly Meridian Stockyard). He has a powerful testimony and uses his musical talents throughout his presentation.

We also have an event set for June 16. It will be pertaining to cowboy lifestyle and authentic cowboy cooking. We are excited to bring this event to the Ag. Center, and are still in the planning stages at this point.

Annual event special to our church:

We are hoping the June event will become an annual event.

Cheryl Owens coordinates Worship Site Profile for The Meridian Star. Recommend your site to cowens@themeridianstar.com.