Folks, my heart weighs heavy as I see so many great believers being raised to glory right now. Maybe it just feels close because I lost one of the great faith ladies in my life, that has made me more sensitive to it, but it is hard nevertheless. Too many days I feel like we are going to see her at the next game or trip to the ranch.
But, God has called her to greater glories and even greater battles in the heavenly realms. I do stand in awe of that.
Join with me in prayer for the whole Snyder/ Meyer/ Beckner families as we celebrate her and most importantly celebrate God’s “enoughness” in each of our lives. For this is where Teresa desired her entire life and legacy to point towards….the sufficiency of God.
Below is a message crafted to celebrate her and her faith in God and how she loved so well on our visitors to Outfitters for Christ… as she truly lived the Cowboy Code. I am looking forward myself to joining her on the heavenly trail one day. Peace and Grace to all of you!
On October 14, 2019 Teresa Snyder passed away. The moment that she stepped foot onto the Fish and Cross property Teresa knew that this land would be used to glorify God. She told Allen that she wanted to run a ministry on the property and share the beauty of God’s creation with all those that stepped foot on the land. Allen and Teresa founded the ministry alongside their children.
Teresa demonstrated the servant heart of Christ, as she created safe and loving spaces for so many in her home. She shared her gifts of cooking and hospitality with all those that she encountered, always making time to sit and chat with kids from the various youth groups and sponsors alike. She was committed to praying for every single person that stepped foot on Fish and Cross Ranch, desiring for Christ to make himself known within their hearts. Teresa believed wholeheartedly that every student and leader that visited the ranch was there for a specific purpose and that God orchestrated it perfectly so that they could experience a small piece of what his grace is like. She never claimed to be perfect, and more times then not she would share of her short comings, explaining that only through faith in Jesus and by his mercy, grace, and loving kindness was she able to stand. Her heart warming smile, laugh, and Cowboy cookies brought students rushing to the kitchen to partake in a conversation, receive a hug, and share in a moment of feeling like they had found a home away from home. Teresa knew that the property of Fish and Cross Ranch was given to the Snyder family to be used to bring families together, kids to new experiences, and for love to be shown at every turn. As students passed through their week at the ranch, Teresa would be asking the Lord to show up in a unique and significant way for each individual person. After hearing the life stories of various students, Teresa would get on her knees and pray for the Lord to cover their situation with his light, truth, and peace. One would often find her standing at the kitchen between cooking meals, praying over the students and leaders. Her heart desired for Christ to be made known.
This Saturday, December 7th we are celebrating the life of Teresa at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at First Baptist Church in Yampa, Colorado. In lieu of flowers we ask that you consider making a donation to the UC Health Jan Bishop Cancer Center, or to Outfitters for Christ which she and Allen founded.