“My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.”

BETHEL ASSEMBLY OF SWEETWATER

Psalm 150:1-2 - Praise the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens. Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness.

Bethel Assembly of Sweetwater is located at 1611 Hailey Street. Our services are held each Sunday at 10:30AM. We have a nursery for children 0-3 and Kingdom Kids ages 4-12 each Sunday. We provide donuts, homemade breakfast snacks, coffee, and water in our greeting area until church starts. Please come early, eat, and visit with us.

The last three Sundays our sermons have been focused on Worship. Our Pastor, Carter Edmondson will continue the worship series this Sunday January 22. On Sunday, January 29, we have a special message/testimony time with Carter giving his amazing testimony of healing and restoration in his life. Carter gave his testimony at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas a few years ago and several rodeos since. However, Sunday the 29th, he will add to his testimony the struggles and blessings that have happened over the last 3 years and his time of being pastor of Bethel Assembly since 2014.

Pastor: Carter Edmondson

Associate Pastor: Bronc Fleming

Worship Leader: Tyler Smith

OUR REDEEMER LIVES !!!!!

Psalm 22:3 - God inhabits the praises of His people.

BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

Random Acts

Have you ever been in such a good mood that you get on someone else’s nerves? I mean, it seems the world weighs so many of us down every day that they days of good moods are long gone. So, when someone comes around singing “Zip a de do da,” we cannot stand it!

I try to be in a good mood most of the time. However, it has been difficult in recent years. I do not intentionally attempt to be the one getting on other’s nerves, but I do want to share joy (and especially the joy of the Lord) with those who seem down and defeated by the world.

This is why I try to pay attention to who is around me. The other day I saw a lady with a cart of cases of water and soda. I thought she might need some help loading them in her car. So, I lent a hand. It didn’t cost me anything, just a few minutes of time. And, I hope that the RANDOM ACT made her load in life (literally) a little lighter that day.

While it is true that most of us are blazing through the world on our daily mission, it would be nice if we would slow down long enough to perform a RANDOM ACT of kindness. Our world needs it. Our neighbor (near one is the biblical definition) needs it. Let’s be honest, we need it too. For, it does our heart good to be kind to our fellow man.

It’s the kind of neighborly thing Jesus encouraged us to do when He told the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:2537. This story teaches us that most of us see the needs around us. However, not many are willing to do something about those needs. Could that mean that we are missing out on a blessing? Could be! It could also mean that someone else’s struggles and mood remains in a bad place when we could have been a blessing to them. So, let’s determine to pay attention to the possibilities of RANDOM ACTS of kindness in the days ahead!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Summit Series on Revelation

This year our Summit Series is a study of the book of Revelation. This is series led by Dr. Ken Lyle. This curious book is often misunderstood, ignored, avoided, and the list goes on. Regardless of how one feels about this last book in the Bible one ought to occasionally dive into the mystery. That is our intent for these next three weeks. Join us Sunday at 10:30 AM.

Youth and Children Ministries

Children and Youth have started the spring semester. Groups meet weekly at 6:00 PM in the children and youth areas.

Youth Ministry

Our students will be going to Max Air in Abilene on Sunday, February 5. Students will leave the parking lot following the morning worship.

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)

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19

Join us Sunday for a morning worship service at 10:40 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and evening service at 6 p.m., Nursery is provided.

Men’s Bible study every other Monday at 6:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m., there will be a meal then at 6:30 p.m., Bible study for adults, youth and children’s activities.

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

A $25. deposit for youth camp is due on or before January 31. Continue to pray for our pastor search committee.

LSBC is located at 513 Lamar Street. Steven McCaslin, Interim Pastor. Justin Niksich, Youth Pastor, and Jimmy Davis, Music Director. If you have any questions about our services or events, please call 325-235-1779, if no answer, please leave name and phone number and someone will call you back.

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (502 Locust) welcomes all to our 11:00 AM service on Sunday, January 22, 2023, the Third Sunday after Epiphany. The Rev. Bryan Callen is our vicar, leading us in worship with Eucharistic Prayer Rite II.

The Scriptures assigned for this day are Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 5-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23, and the Collect: “Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.”

Morning Prayer at Argos (209 Oak), “Coffee with Jesus”, led by Father Callen, is held every Tuesday at 9:30 AM. All are welcome! Saint Stephen’s Day, in honor of our parish’s patron saint, is next Sunday, the 29th of January, a combined service with All Saints’ congregation at St. Stephen’s 11:00 AM.

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 where we are now Live Streamed: facebook.com/St-Stephens-SweetwaterAll-Saints-Colorado-City, and we can be found at our website, https://ascsss.dionwt.org.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1)

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Come, let us worship together, all who know the risen Christ. For once we lived in darkness and there seemed to be no salvation. But in Christ God has sent us the light, the truth and the way. That all might have salvation and walk with a new sense of life. Then let us worship this day and carry God’s light into the world. 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, January 22nd.

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.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 16:23-24

FAITH HARVEST FULL GOSPEL CHURCH

400 Alamo Street Sweetwater

Happy fall from all of us at Faith Harvest Church. The seasons are changing and change can be a good thing, especially if you are changing for the good. Change you say, no way not me.

Most of us don’t like change but change can be good if it is positive steps forward.

Many are stuck in discouraging and dead cycles. I believe that Jesus still wants to rescue everyone out of them.

I can say from my own personal experience that Jesus makes everything new and he also refreshes our souls. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

So if you are stuck in discouraging cycle I would encourage you to cry out to Jesus for help. Ask him to show you new things to do for him. I believe you will feel a new well and a freshness as Jesus beings to make things new in your life. May the love, joy, and peace of God be in your life today and everyday as you learn to trust him more.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Join us at Trinity Baptist Church Sunday starting at 9:45 a.m. with our Sunday school classes. At this time both of our adult classes are meeting together in the Family Life Center. Our children’s classes meet in various classrooms. Register in the foyer to find out where your child goes. There is a nursery for those under the age of 3. Students in middle school and high school meet upstairs in the youth room.

Our worship service will follow classes at 11 a.m. Children ages 3 through Kindergarten will worship with their parents until offering time. At that time, teachers will be waiting at the front of the sanctuary to take your children to the kids’ area for Children’s Church. Parents can pick up their children in that area after service is concluded. Children in 1st grade and up will be with their parents for the duration of the service. Nursery is available during the worship service for children under 3 years of age.

Join us on Wednesday eenings for Kids BLAST or youth group from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The youth group will begin a new fiveweek series about worship. Children in K-5th grades meet in the Family Life Center while our youth group meets in the youth room upstairs. Our adults will have their prayer meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 in the sanctuary. There is also a ladies bible study held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

We are currently looking for volunteers to serve meals to our students on Wednesday nights. If you sign up, you and a team mate will be responsible for just one Wednesday night per month. Contact Dana Stuber for more information.

Our Youth Ministry continues to accept registrations for the DNOW weekend planned for Feb. 17-19. This is a weekend for students and leaders to spend together with an opportunity to grow closer to the Lord and one another. Contact youth minister Kristin Bowhay for more information about registering. The price is $40 per person.

Our next Senior Adult Lunch is planned for Thursday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center. All are welcome to enjoy this time of food and fellowship.

Our men will be getting together for lunch a couple of times a month at noon at Kinfolks Grill. Join us for the first dutch-treat lunch of the year on Thursday, Feb. 2.

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 in-person 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!

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Sunday Nights 5:00-7:00pm

All children and youth are welcome to gather on Sunday nights for games, food, lessons, & music!

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.