“Proclaim the greatness of the Lord”
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
Get Activated
As an avid golf watcher, shocking I know, I was humored a few years ago at a statement Tiger Woods made about why he had to withdraw from a tournament. He famously said, “My glutes aren’t firing!” For this reason, he was having back spasms and couldn’t manage to finish the tournament round he had begun. So, he hopped on the golf cart, and went home.
I suppose what he was trying to say was that he was unable to get the muscles in his legs to do what they were supposed to do in order to take the pressure off his back. Something had to give. I’m no doctor, but that’s what it sounded like to me. Maybe he needed to spend more time that day stretching so all of his leg muscles could GET ACTIVATED.
According to God’s word, His mercies are “renewed everyday” for us according to Lamentations 3:22-23. That is, God activated His mercy (not getting what we truly deserve) every day and shines it on our lives. That might be better than the sunrise!
I know I need to be reminded of this. The world can be an awfully gloomy place. I need to know that God is activating His compassionate care on me each day. He knows what I need when I need it.
The question is: Do I really know this? Am I spending time each day “Getting Activated” by His mercies? If He is going to renew it every day, shouldn’t I have a longing to receive this great gift?
So, what am I going to do to make this happen. First, I’m going to be aware of His promise and pray it back to Him. Next, I’m going to be thankful for the provision each day, just like when I thank Him for food provided each day. Then, I’m going to GET ACTIVATED by allowing His mercy to flow through me and get firing! Will you join me?
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Iron Sharpens Iron Message Series
This Sunday Pastor Jerry will continue our series on essential relationships for our spiritual formation. This Sunday’s message is on Barnabas the encourager. Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM for worship.
Men’s Ministry
Our Men’s Ministry is hosting a breakfast on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Worship Calendar for February
February 21, Shrove Tuesday, 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
We will have a pancake dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and is part of the practice of preparing for Lent.
February 22, Ash Wednesday, 6:00 PM in the Worship Center.
As a part of our worship, we will have time to impose ashes. All are welcome and invited to
participate to their level of comfort. While not a part of some faith traditions we have found the faith practices are consistent with a growing faith and particularly meaningful during the season of Lent.
Children’s Ministry Zoo Trip
The Zoo trip will be February 19 after Worship. This is an event is hosted by our Children’s Ministry. The children and sponsors will leave after Worship for Abilene to Picnic at the Fort Imagination Park and Explore the Zoo. The cost is $10 and they will return to the Church by 5:00 p.m.
Youth and Children’s Ministry
Our Wednesday night programming for Youth and Children meet each Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
Youth programming includes theme oriented games, Bible study and a meal for grades 6-12.
Children’s programming includes a meal, music, Bible study and theme-oriented games for grades K-5.
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)
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Join us Sunday for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship service at 10:40 a.m.and evening service at 6 p.m., Nursery is provided.
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 activities. There is a new adult class upstairs. Come check it out!
Our monthly breakfast is the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. in the rec. building. Everyone is welcome.
Starting February 19 is Pink Envelope Youth Camp Fundraiser ending on March 5, then begins Rent a Youth Fundraiser.
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, February 19, 2023, the Last Sunday after Epiphany. The Rev. Bryan Callen is our vicar, leading us in worship with Eucharistic Prayer Rite II.
The Scriptures assigned for this Sunday are Exodus 24:1218; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9, and the Collect: “O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.”
On Tuesday evening, February 21, we fellowship together for Shrove Tuesday with pancakes, bacon, and sausage. This will be held at 6:00 PM in St. Stephen’s Bishop’s Hall. The next day is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten Season, a time of reflection and repentance, when Christians around the world mark the beginning of this most holy season, a six-week period leading up to Easter. The service with the imposition of ashes is at St. Stephen’s at 12 noon.
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-Sweetwater-All-Saints-Colorado-City, and we can be found at our website, https://ascsss.dionwt.org.
“Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; for the Lord our God is the Holy One.” (Psalm 99:9)
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, February 19. Kindergarten - 5th Grade will meet at 5:00pm.
The Church Office will be closed Monday, February 20th for President’s Day.
Presbyterian Women will meet February 21st at noon. Lunch will be provided. Renee Crouch will facilitate Chapter 5 “You Can’t Take It with You, So Live Boldly Now”. Come join us for food for your soul and body.
Ash Wednesday Service will be February 22 at 6:00pm in the chapel.
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 Christ be with your spirit. Philippians 4:23
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
On Friday, Trinity Baptist Church will kick off Disciple Now weekend for our youth at the Family Life Center at 6:30 p.m. for those who have registered. Youth Minister Kristen Bowhay has emailed a tentative schedule to parents, as well as a packing list. This weekend is for youth in grades 6-12. There will be food, games, devotionals, special speakers, and a chance to learn about what scripture says and how it applies to our lives. Students will stay in small groups at host homes where they will have breakfast in the mornings. They will have their other meals and activities at the church all together.
Disciple Now will last until Sunday morning when parents can meet for breakfast at 9:30 in the Family Life Center. That is the time they can also pick up their students’ bags. Students will be released after church around noon.
Join us Sunday for Sunday school classes at 9:45 a.m., followed by our worship service at 11 a.m. Nursery is available for children under 3 years of age at both times. Children’s church activities are available for children ages 3 to Kindergarten. On Wednesday evenings, we host Kids BLAST for children in K-5th grades and Pulse for our youth in 6th-12th grades from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The youth group is in a five-week series about worship. Children 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.
Our men continue to have their twice-monthly lunches at Kinfolks Grill at noon. They got together today and should meet again March 2.
Our next Senior Adult Luncheon will be held Thursday, Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center.
We have a new membership class coming soon for new members. Please be watching and listening for more details and a time to sign up.
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!
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.