“Be not afraid”

BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF SWEETWATER

“But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge”

Psalm 94:22

In uncertain times it’s good to be standing on something that’s certain and proven. God is the ROCK that cannot be shaken. Pastor Carter Edmondson Join us this Sunday to find refuge from the storms of this world. Our services are 10:30 AM on Sundays. If you can’t make it to worship with us in person just yet, please tune in to KXOX 96.7. We are also on YouTube at this time for those who can watch the services anytime. We are not meeting on Wednesdays but plans are being made to start meeting then ASAP.On Sundays we have children’s church, Kingdom Kids, meet during the same time as our regular services meet in first in the Fellowship Hall and then in separate age appropriate classes after worshipping Kingdom Kids are for ages 4-12. We also have our nursery open for ages 0-3. We will have hot coffee and donuts ready before Sunday services, so please come early and fellowship with us if you can.

Pastor Carter began a series of sermons titled ‘CONNECT, CULTIVATE, AND CARRY ON’ last Sunday.

John 15:5 - Jesus said, “I AM the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, will bear much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.’”

It really does matter what you’re connected to. #letsabide #letsconnect. OUR REDEEMER LIVES !!!

BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Stuck in a Rut?

It is hard for the weather NOT to be the conversation lead-in these days. I mean, it’s been a long, hot summer already and it’s not even August! I don’t know what the record is for the most 100-degree days in a year is; but, I’m thinking we are going to get close. That’s not really a record I wanted to break. How about you?

Safe to say, our weather pattern is “Stuck in a Rut.” I look at the long-range forecast about once a week, and see the same thing every time. I keep praying, hoping, and trusting that God is going to break up this pattern with some much needed rain. In the meantime, I’m counting cloudy days as rainy days whether it rains or not!

I wonder: does this weather rut mirror our Spiritual lives at all? It is far too easy to fall into the trap of doubt, discouragement, and disbelief. When this happens, we fall prey to the rut. We just go through the motions of life, not really finding much joy or contentment in what we are doing. Does this sound familiar?

It doesn’t match up with John 10:10, where Jesus said, “I am come that you may have life and have it more abundantly.” If this is something you long for, it’s time to turn your doubt into faith by paying attention to everything God is doing. Try turning your discouragement into thankfulness by purposefully looking for things to be thankful for. And, let the blinders of disbelief fall off by asking God to show you great things.

Let’s get out of that rut! As we give these things to God, we trust He will be faithful to lead us. And, we trust He will give us a break in our weather too! So, hang in there!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Luke-a gospel for the world

This Sunday Pastor Jerry we use the story of the Good Samaritan for his conversation text. This summer we are studying texts from the gospel of Luke. Morning worship is at 10:30 AM at 213 East Third.

Cardboard Boat Races at the Pool

On Wednesday, July 13 we will have a pool night at Newman Park. The pool opens at 6:00 PM. We will grill, eat and have a fun night.

This year for our Night at the Pool we will have for the first time ever Cardboard Boat Races. If you would like to build a boat contact the church office for more information.

For more information about the ministries of First Baptist Church you can go to www.fbcsweetwater.org. Weekly messages are posted on iTunes, Facebook and YouTube

LAMAR STREET BAPTIST CHURCH (LSBC)

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

We invite you to come hear God’s word at 10:40 a.m. given by Steven McCaslin, our interim pastor ; come early for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Nursery is available.

Our evening service starts at 6 p.m.; there is something for all ages.

There is a coffee fellowship every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. in the rec. building, everyone welcome!

Wednesday activities starts at 6:30. Bible study for adults, youth (6th grade-12th grade); children (completed K – 5); Nursery is provided.

Our monthly breakfast is the first Saturday on each month at 8 a.m. in the rec. building. Everyone is welcome.

LSBC is located at 513 Lamar Street. If you have any questions about our services or events, please call 325235-1779, if no answer, please leave name and phone number and someone will call you back. Check us out on Facebook.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church welcomes all to our worship service. We are located at 502 Locust St., Sweetwater. The service is at 11:00 AM, July 17, 2022, the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. The liturgy will be Holy Eucharist, Rite II. Rev. Bryan Callen will lead the service.

The Scriptures for this Sunday are Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42, and the Collect of the Day: “Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.”

At 9:30 on Tuesday mornings at Argos Books and Brews we have a study discussion time called “Coffee and Jesus”. Argos is located at 209 Oak St. in Sweetwater. All are welcome!

The mission of St. Stephen’s, Sweetwater and of All Saints, Colorado City is to help restore the people of our communities to God and each other in Christ through worship, service, and friendship. Be sure to visit us on our Facebook page: facebook.com/St-Stephens-SweetwaterAll-Saints-Colorado-City, and we can be found at our website, https://ascsss.dionwt.org/.

“Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers-- all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.” (Colossians 1:15-20)

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

We come together to worship, laying aside the burdens of this world. And we set aside the pressures of daily life so that we may worship God. We let go of our personal goals to be perfect and accept God’s love. We give up all that we are so that we might truly know life in Christ.

Let us celebrate and give praise for the true life God has given us. Blessed be the name of the Lord!

First Presbyterian Church, Sweetwater, welcomes all to join us for worship. Our Church is a warm and loving church, and we would love to have you be our guest. We will worship together at 10:45am on Sunday, July 17. Session will meet Wednesday, July 20th at 5:30pm.

You are invited to use the Home Worship provided by our pastor, Kathy Monroe. The link for the worship is available on the church’s website,www.fpcsweetwater.org.

The mission of First Presbyterian Church is to make disciples for Jesus Christ by being an oasis of God’s love. Worship services are each Sunday at 10:45am. We are located at the corner of 14th Street and McCaulley, across from the high school. Find out more information about our ministry by calling 235-5491 or visit the church’s website www.fpcsweetwater.org.

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. 2 Peter 3:18

FAITH HARVEST FULL GOSPEL CHURCH

400 Alamo Street Sweetwater

Resurrection Sunday celebration is almost here. I am excited to tell you about the Savior of the world. “Jesus the Son of God”, This same Jesus died so you can live. In this world we live in we see the pain and suffering of so many of those around us and the fear and possibility of a world at war.

These things may be concerning to you, but they haven’t taken the Lord by surprise. God knows the future of everyone and everything, and you need a Savior. Jesus offers us help here as well as eternity with Him.

John 16:33 tells us “These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulations; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Jesus has overcome the daily struggles in this life and He wants you to be an overcomer too. Say yes to Him today. If you let Him come into your life he will save you and give you His abundant, perfect peace.

This Resurrection Sunday, find a place to worship Him. If you don’t have a home church, we would like to invite everyone to come and celebrate with us.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Join us Sunday at Trinity Baptist Church for Sunday school classes starting at 9:45 a.m., followed by our worship service at 11 a.m. We have classes for all ages, starting with pre-school. We also have nursery for those under age 4.

Youth activities have been moved to Sunday nights for the summer. Our youth will get together for recreation and a meal from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Family Life Center this Sunday night.

Tonight our ladies will meet for finger foods and Farkle at the Family Life Center at 6:30 p.m. All ladies are invited to attend. Bring a finger food item.

If you have a child registered to go to summer camp, you should have received something in the mail detailing what you owe for camp, minus the fundraiser funds applied. The rest of the camp fees are due by Sunday. You should also be receiving emails with more instructions on registration. Summer camps for children and youth will be the last week of July.

Another women’s activity is planned for Thursday, Aug. 4. It is a paint night. If you are interested, please reserve your spot by July 31 so supplies can be ordered. The cost is $20 per person. We will be painting something for the Fall.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

309 Cedar St. FUMCsweetwater.org / 325-236-6617 You are always welcome at FUMC Sweetwater! SUNDAY SCHEDULE

First United Methodist Church will gather for worship inperson at 10:30am as well as via livestream @ 10:30am. All are invited and nursery is provided for children 3 and under. See you Sunday!

CAMP BUTMAN DAY August 14 —

Join us for a fun afternoon at Camp Butman (near Merkel, TX). There will be great food, fellowship, and fun summer activities!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP July 25-29 — Camp Butman

Our last summer church camp will be for middle school students. There are still a few spots left. If you would like more information, contact our church office.

FUMC PODCAST & VIDEO

If you missed last week’s sermon you can find a podcast link on our website (FUMCsweetwater.org) or by searching “FUMC Sweetwater” in your podcast app of choice. For video of recent services or Livestream link, visit our YouTube channel (search “FUMC Sweetwater TX”).

RHEMA VALLEY CHURCH

Searching for a Church Home? We invite you to come Worship with us at Rhema Valley.

Sunday morning service time is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday night at 7 p.m.

We offer a Children’s Church and Nursery during Sunday morning.

Pastor Ollie has begun a new series: “Through the Book of Jude”. Rhema Valley is a Charismatic Ministry located at 3304 East Broadway. Come join us as we celebrate Jesus!

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH

First Assembly of God Church, located at 312 E. Ave. “B” in Sweetwater where Rev Wayne & Pat Kirk are pastors, wishes to invite you to a Revival at the Church Beginning November 7, 2021. The Evangelist is James and Sharon Smith from Oklahoma.

The services will begin with Sunday School at 9:30 followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 and Evening Worship at 5:00. Monday the 8th through Friday will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The Smith’s have traveled as Evangelist and pastored a number of Churches, their last Pastorate being in Arroyo Hondo, NM. They semi-retired from there at the end of last year.

They say they retired from Pastoring but not from Preaching. They are both very gifted in playing musical instruments and singing. Their ministry in music and preaching will bless you.

First Assembly of God Church would like to invite you to come and join them for this Revival and to any or all services at the Church. Sunday morning Sunday School starts at 9:30a.m. for all ages. Morning Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:30 a.m.

Evening service starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday night services are at 6:30 p.m. for children, with programs for girls and boys, youth service and adult Bible study