Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time with Western Harvest Ministries. We cannot function without the dedication of our volunteers. Western Harvest Ministries has several different volunteer opportunities such as:

Administration

 Office Volunteer Opportunities ---General Office Helper/Assistant

Ministry Headquarters/Ranch Management

Grounds and Building maintenance ---Livestock Handling and Care

Building Projects ----Welding, fencing, construction, painting etc … 

Volunteer Camp Counselor –We are in need of several strong and mature Christian that will be both faithful and dedicated to our vision to minister to the lost and hurting that will come through our ministry. Western Harvest Ministries will be providing a number of classes throughout the year that will help you be classified as a counselor with us, should you need extra help in that area to fulfill you’re calling.

Volunteer Activity Leader---Western Harvest Ministries has its own onsite fellowship center that serves as our worship and meeting building, and we also have a 2^nd building that serves as our administration and youth class rooms. We have conducted many various types of activities both in our full size rodeo arena and in the classrooms. However we are in need of Christian Activity Leaders to help us in creating programs that will help us in reaching the local youth and their families.

Special Events

The Dallas Cowboy’s Stadium Events –We run and oversee 4 stands/carts on the main level of every Dallas Cowboys home game, collage games, concerts, and other special events. Please see the schedule on our web site.

Local Ministry Outreaches ---We host special ministry, leadership, seminars, western events, concerts, professional training camps for youth, and many other promotional opportunities to share our vision publicly.

 If you are interested in volunteering with Western Harvest Ministries, or would like more information about the above opportunities, please contact Pastor Scott or Angel Mendes at smendes@westernharvestministries.com or amendes@westernharvestministries.com or visit us on line at www.westernharvestministries.com and fill out our volunteer form. Western Harvest Ministries 6577 Old Springtown Road Weatherford, TX 76085 Office# 817-523-2855 Cell# 817-995-9087.

Western Harvest Ministries is just about in full gear for our Dallas Cowboys Stadium Outreach. It has been such a blessing to have such a faithful team of volunteers that for the third year running have helped us to maintain our commitments with the stadium. With each passing venue the Lord seems to always bring opportunities to share and to receive many different types of blessings. We are always looking for more families and individuals to join our team and to assist us in fulfilling our ministry vision. The following are the events to come and should you feel like helping us at any of them, please feel free to contact our office at 817-995-9087.Thank you in advance for all your help and support.

2011 Schedule

P.S. Many other events will be booked but most will come after the cotton Bowl things like PBR. Monster Trucks, BMX and many other Concerts…I will let you know as we find out, and you can always find out more info at www.westernharvestministries.com....

Louisiana State University and the University of Oregon will open the 2011 college football season on Sept. 3, 2011 in the "Cowboys Classic" at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in prime time on ESPN. This will be the fourth time the schools have played each other, with LSU leading the series 2-1. Oregon is currently ranked No. 7 in the latest Associated Press poll while LSU is No. 19.

The LSU-Oregon contest will mark the second consecutive year in which the Tigers will open the season at a neutral site and on prime time national television. LSU opened the 2010 season last week with a 30-24 victory over North Carolina in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta.

The game will mark the third year of a five-year agreement between Cowboys Stadium and ESPN to bring a top college football game to the new stadium each year during the Labor Day holiday weekend to start the college football season. The previous two contests have featured nationally ranked teams with Brigham Young University upsetting the University of Oklahoma 14-13 in 2009 and Texas Christian University knocking off Oregon State 30-21 this past weekend.

The 2011 contest between LSU and Oregon will be the fourth-ever meeting between the two schools, and first since the 1977 season, while it also marks the first appearance for both squads at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Tickets for this event are Sold Out

Scott Mendes, founder and executive director of Western Harvest Ministries, stands in front of the “beginner” bulls used to train aspiring rodeo riders at ministry headquarters on Old Springtown Road. JUDY SHERIDAN

June 3, 2011

It’s no bull; ministry trains rodeo riders

Judy Sheridan Weatherford Democrat

WEATHERFORD — Western Harvest Ministries, a traveling non-profit since 2003, is settling down in a wheat pasture about four miles south of Springtown, but it looks like Founder and Executive Director Scott Mendes may be in for another wild ride.
Mendes, a former world class bull rider, is pulling together a local ranch/church/center that will teach, train and support young men with a passion for the popular and dangerous sport of bull riding.
But his vision is bigger than that.
What he really hopes to do is help aspiring competitors conquer the beasts within them as well as the beasts which gyrate under them.
Mendes, who recently put up two portable buildings and a full-sized rodeo arena to accommodate his unusual ministry — as well as the growing church he pastors — said he knows what it’s like to be an adrenalin junkie, driving hard and doing whatever it takes to become a professional cowboy.
He has battled his way to the pinnacle of rodeo, winning the world championships in Las Vegas in 1997, to local and national acclaim.
And he has crawled to the bottom, too, adrift in alcohol produced by the companies which sponsor the sport, immersed in the combative, wandering ways of the all too typical rodeo cowboy.
As a Christian, he struggled. Eventually, he left.
“I found myself drafted into doing things that compromised my faith,” he explained, “like having to go to bars to sign autographs. Or I would go to speak at a church with my jacket and shirt filled with the logos of beer companies.”
“I turned down a $30,000 contract with Jack Daniels,” he said. “I took a stand.”
Bits and pieces from the community — pews from a church, tables from an ice skating rink, classroom buildings from a nearby ISD — now go to support the new headquarters of WHM Ministries, set on a 15-acre campus on Old Springtown Road.
Bible studies, church services and outreach events will be staged there, and a trailer on site offers berths for cowboys who seek refuge from the tumultuous rodeo atmosphere.
Behind the arena, ”beginner” bulls — young longhorns and the offspring of celebrated buckers — toss their heads. Paint horses graze the barren, windswept landscape, dotted with tufts of grass and weeds.
In addition to hosting “whole athlete” national and local training camps for future bullriders, WHM ministries has created the Conquering the Beast Christian Bull Riding League, an alternative pro bull riding league that “instills a positive message” and offers a “healthy family environment,” Mendes said.
Christian bullriders will perform at the CTB events as members of an outreach team called Spur’n with Jesus, which has enrolled some 50 members nationwide.
The events will also include Christian concerts and guest speakers who advocate staying in school, developing character and saying no to drugs and alcohol, Mendes said.
Mendes was born into rodeo. In fact, his grandfather Frank was a founder. Frank rode in Madison Square Garden, Mendes said, and was one of the first to compete in Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.
“He was one of 100 guys who came together to develop pro rodeo,” Mendes said. “He helped it to evolve.”
Mendes describes his childhood, split between divorced parents, as dysfunctional.
His dad lived on a ranch near Fresno, Calif, he said, and his mom was a resident of Reno, Nev.
At his dad’s, Mendes was riding calves by the age of six, working hard to be a tough and able cowboy.
“I was under the deception that by obtaining worldly accomplishments I would become somebody,” he said.
But at his mom’s he came to understand that God was not impressed by what he could achieve.
“My grandmother prayed I would hear God’s call for my life,” he said.
The two destinies seemed to converge at the National Finals in Las Vegas in 1994, when Mendes watched a bull crush his close friend, Brent Thurman, minutes before his own ride.
“It was a wake up call when I saw him laying there lifeless,” he said. “The championships were not what was important. I needed to walk the walk, so I would be prepared to stand before God.”
“I felt invincible before that.”
Building on the national platform of Mendes’ bullriding success, Western Harvest Ministries has been featured on Christian broadcasts worldwide, Mendes said. It is supported by churches, businesses, individuals and families.
One big project which has recently come to the fore, Mendes said, is a movie to be called “Gold Score,” which will be shot in Texas and Montana.
“The movie has a $16.5 million budget,” he said. “It is the quickest way get the message out.”
“It will be “Friday Night Lights” meets “Eight Seconds,” he said. “But it will be a featured family film, with no cussing.”
For more information on Western Harvest Ministries, go online at www.westernharvestministries.com or call Mendes at 817-523-2855.

On behalf of Western Harvest Ministries we would like to invite you to join us as we are able to serve at The Dallas Cowboys Stadium this weekend for the International World Cup Soccer match. We have been able to fulfill our outreach contract there since the opening of the building two years ago. We have 4 stands on the main level and usually take around 10 volunteers from our local ministry and a few faithful ministry partners form around north Texas. Your support and involvement helps us is advancing our vision to reach many with the gospel…Please contact me on my cell at 817-995-9087.The event is Sunday from 2:00-9:00 and the only important thing is that you be 16 or older and we must wear black pants and comfortable shoes, we will provide a jersey and a cap to serve in….We will have a few vehicles leaving at our normal Sunday service in Weatherford at the Western Harvest Fellowship center…Thank you for your time and we would love to have you out to join our team….

Dear Ministry Partners and Camp Sponsors,

On behalf of Western Harvest Ministry Ranch of Weatherford, Texas we would like to inform you of one of our upcoming outreaches.  On May 14^th and 15^th we are hosting one of our nationally recognized Conquering the Beast Pro Bull Riding Training Camps for 15 students.  These camps are designed to build good character traits, professional riding skills and most importantly self-esteem and confidence to conquer any challenges in and out of the arena in their own life.  These camps are uniquely different because we strive to develop the whole athlete and prepare them for a successful life in and out of the arena.  The camp will be instructed by World Champion Bull Rider Scott Mendes.

****We always need many helpful volunteers that enjoy working with both the youth and in and around the arena. If you would like to join our team, just simply contact our office for more details****

Camp details: Friday Night - Check in.  Saturday - Orientation, ground work,  video analysis, bucking simulator, arena life training, event safety, live bull riding for their age and skill level, 1:1 personal instruction and staff testimonies.  Sunday – Will include Saturday’s schedule, Fellowship services at Western Harvest Fellowship Center and a final student jackpot.

Please pray about partnering with us to better minister to all of the young men who will be coming to this camp.

There are four ways that one can become a Ministry Partner or Camp Sponsor.

1. Sponsor Levels

*Title Sponsor   (1) - $500 Arena exposure        

(Your banner on the center gate)

*Presenting Sponsor   (4) - $300 Arena exposure                        

(Your banner on the bucking chute)

*Local Sponsor   (10) – $100 Arena exposure                                               (Your banner in the arena)

**Your literature in the take home packet. There will be a group photo taken with your company’s banner.

2. Product Donations – We are in need of food for breakfast, lunches and dinners and prizes for the student jackpot on Sunday. Also you products might help us with the overall arena productions.

3. Scholarships for this 2 day camp is $150

*3 scholarships x $150 = $450

*2 scholarships x $150 = $300

*1 scholarship x $150 = $150

Designed for individuals, churches or organizations that desire to sew into the life of the unfortunate youth desiring to attend.

4. Personal Donations – Your support will help us in meeting all of our financial obligations that are associated with producing this powerful outreach. Examples livestock leasing, feed and other general operating expenses associated with our facilities.

A onetime love gift of any amount: $____________________

                           100.00                  75.00           50.00          25.00

Please remember that all donations given to Western Harvest Ministries and Conquering The Beast Pro Bull Riding Training Camps are 100% tax deductible and receipts will be issued through our accounting firm.

Western Harvest Ministries, Inc. is (a registered US non-profit 501c(3) organization)

Ways you can make donations:

Online Donation— You can make a donation online, using our secure server at: www.westernharvestministries.com

By Telephone — To make a credit card donation, please call  ---  817-523-2855 WHM Office line

By Mail — To donate by check or money order, please write:

                Western Harvest Ministries (in care of) CTB Pro Bull Riding Training Camps

                     6577 Old Springtown Road Weatherford, TX 76085

As always, you should consider supporting Western Harvest Ministries only after financial obligations to your local church are fulfilled. Thank you and God bless you!

Western Harvest Ministries

6577 Old Springtown Road

Weatherford, TX 76085

Phone: 817-523-(BULL) 2855 OFFICE

CELL-817-995-9087

Email:  smendes@westernharvestministries.com

Web: www.westernharvestministries.com

Your partnership at any level is so vital to both us and those we are reaching.  Together there is no doubt that we can make not only a huge difference in so many young lives but also in building a stronger community as well.  Thank you for standing with us in our attempt to make a difference.

Western Harvest Ministries is a non-profit 501c3 organization that is incorporated in the state of Texas. We are dedicated to ministering to the youth of America and to all that love the western heritage. We desire to share the unconditional love of God and his grace through conducting western events that will both challenge and equip all participants and spectators to place their personal relationship with the Lord Jesus first in their lives.

Scott Mendes

Founder & President

Western Harvest Ministries

6577 Old Springtown Road

Weatherford,TX 76085

Office # 523-BULL (2855)

Cell # 817-995-9087

www.westernharvestministries.com

smendes@westernharvestministries.com

Scott and Angel Mendes would like to invite you to Couts United Methodist Church in Weatherford on Saturday May 7th at 6:30 p.m.  Angel is the guest speaker at this annual banquet.  Please come and listen as Scott and Angel share what the Lord has laid on their hearts.  The Family Affair Banquet is to help raise awareness for the homeless and the needy in our community.  The address is 802 North Elm Street, Weatherford, TX and there is no cost to attend.  You only need to bring a covered dish! 

Easter Sunday Service

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as Pastor Scott Mendes brings us a special Easter message. 

Western Harvest Fellowship Center

6577 Old Springtown Rd.

Weatherford Tx 76085

817-523-BULL (2855)

www.westernharvestministries.com

Hello friends and partners,

It is with a great blessing and honor from the Lord that we would like to invite every one to join us in our sunday worship service.We have been seeing the Lord minister to us in such a awsome way.Lives are being touched and many are being set free from past pains and bondages.Our hearts are to see all walking closer and becomeing stronger in their relationship with the lord....See you there...Blessings..

This is a friendly reminder that this Sunday after church service will be our monthly pot luck lunch.  Please make plans to stay and join us in this time of fellowship.  Don't forget service starts at 10:30 a.m. & we would love to see you  there.

Western Harvest Fellowship Center - 6577 Old Springtown Road - Weatherford, TX 76085 - 817-523-BULL (2855)

Western Harvest Ministries would like to send out a friendly reminder that if you don’t have a home church and you would like to come out and visit us at our local Fellowship Center for our Weekly Sunday Family Worship Service Starting at 10:30 a.m...We would love to have you and your families join us as we press into the Lords powerful word together. Please visit our web site www.westernharvestministries.com  for more details and directions.