“Sing unto the LORD a new song”
“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
Happy/Blessed New Year!
If you had the choice between a “happy New Year” or a “Cursed New Year,” which would you choose? I suppose most of us would choose the “happy” one, right? I say most of us, because there are always a few outliers! In fact, I don’t believe I have ever heard anyone say to me, “I hope you have a Cursed New Year,” have you? I know I’ve never wished THAT on anyone. No, most of us leave stores, end conversations, and tell those around us “Happy New Year” this time of year.
So, when Moses was giving his final message to the Israelites, he presented them with a choice. He said in Deuteronomy 30:19, “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, BLESSING AND CURSING: therefore, CHOOSE LIFE, that both thou and thy seed may live.” His counsel was for them to choose to be blessed. And, may I say, that the Lord’s blessing leads us to happiness?
For this to happen, the instruction that follows is paramount. Verse 20 says, “That thou may love the LORD thy God, and that thou may obey His voice, and that thou may cleave to Him: for He is thy life, and the length of thy days.”
Ah, so that’s it. You see, the key for you and me to having a “Happy New Year” is “loving the Lord, obeying His voice/word, and staying close to Him.” Is this the structure of our lives right now?
Let me urge you as you are evaluating the past year and setting some goals for 2024 to ponder these three things. Are we loving the LORD as we should? Are we obeying His voice through His word (the Bible) and the Holy Spirit as we should? And, are we cleaving, or adhering ourselves to Him every day? If we can answer these questions “yes,” a Happy New Year is assured. If the answer is “no,” well
We are thrilled that Dr. Robert Ellis will be leading our 3rd Annual Summit Series titled “Genesis 1-11: The Beginning of Everything” on January 14th, 21st, and 28th. Dr. Ellis is an Old Testament Scholar and former Dean of Logsdon Seminary. He will teach a combined Sunday Morning Class in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15am each week.
The church office will be closed on New Year’s Day.
For those who are interested in end of year giving, all gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31.
Mark your calendars for January 3rd at 10:00am and join us in the Welcome Center, as we are hosting the Chamber of Commerce Coffee. This is a great opportunity to meet local business leaders and enjoy some refreshments.
This year our church will be reading through the Old Testament. If you would like to join us, there will be reading guides available in the foyer.
Beans or no beans...the ultimate culinary conundrum. Clear your lunch plans for January 14 and get ready for a meal packed with fun and flavor. Whip up your favorite chili recipe and join us after Worship for a delicious lunch.
Beginning February 4, we will be offering Financial Peace, a nine week class where church members will learn to:
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• it off fast
Take control of their money
Attack debt with a vengeance and pay
• Save for emergencies
• Choose the right insurance plans
• Invest wisely and build wealth
• Give generously
*There will be a ten member limit for this class. You may sign-up at the Information Table in the foyer.
Join us Sunday for morning worship at 10:40. Nursery is provided.
No evening service. We encourage members to join a weekly small group. At this time, we have 3 homes hosting. On Jan. 21, we will kick off of new groups if you are interested in leading or hosting a group please contact Kevin Shipp.
There is a coffee fellowship every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. in the rec. building, everyone welcome!
Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Adult Bible Study/Prayer Time; Youth and Children Activities.
Our monthly breakfast is the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. in the rec. building. Everyone is welcome.
LSBC is located at 513 Lamar Street. Pastor is Matt Holdahl; Youth Director is Justin Niksich. 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 Church (502 Locust St.) welcomes all to our services. December 31 is the First Sunday after Christmas. The Rev. Bryan Callen is our vicar (as well as All Saints’ in Colorado City) and will lead us in a service of Lessons and Carols. We greet all in the name of our Savior Christ!
The Scripture Readings are Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147; Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7; John 1:1-18, and the Collect Prayer is as follows: “Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.”
Office Hours for Fr. Bryan are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, phone 619) 861-3682; Emails: episcopalchurch@sbcglobal.net and revbryancallen@gmail. com; Church Website is https://ascess.dionwt.org/; Social Media: facebook.com/ststephensandallsaints. Instagram:@st_stephens_all_saints. Many of our Sunday services are Live-Streamed. 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.
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! How pleasant it is to honor him with praise! ... He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars and calls them all by their names.” (Psalm 147:1, 3-4)
Sing to the Lord a new song of praise to the ends of the earth! Sing to the Lord and tell of God’s wonderful salvation! Declare God’s glory among all nations and to all peoples! Honor and majesty belong to the Lord. God’s strength and righteousness are to be greatly praised! Blessed be the name of the Lord!
The Adult Bible Study will meet at 9:45am, and we will worship together at 10:45am on Sunday, December 31 for the First Sunday of Christmas. The Noisy Offering will be collected which goes to support the missions of the Ministerial Alliance.
The Church Office will be closed Monday January 1st.
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.fpc sweetwater.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
Grace be with all of you. Titus 3:15, Hebrews 13:25
FAITH HARVEST FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
400 Alamo Street Sweetwater
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 invites you to join as we welcome the approaching new year for our New Year’s Eve service on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday School and no nursery this week. We do have a cry room and other places for you to go if you feel like you need to step out with your children. Overflow seating is available in our Family Life Center where you can still view the service live on a screen in case the sanctuary is full.
There will be no family Wednesday night activities this coming week. We look forward to starting the new year with our Wednesday night activities on Jan. 10.
Our youth ministry is lanning for Disciple Now 2024, which will happen Feb. 9-11. This is a short local youth retreat where they study scripture and have fun. The theme is “Unashamed” and will encourage students to know, embrace, live, and share the Gospel and to show the love of Christ to those around them. You can register on our website at www.trinitysweetwater.com. Just hover on the Ministries tab, and then click on Students where you can scroll down to find the DNow information. More information will be provided here as we get closer to the event.
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”).
Searching for Church home?
We invite you to come worship with us at Rhema Valley Family Church. Rhema Valley is a charismatic ministry located at 3304 E. Broadway.
Pastor Ollie Wilburn is a graduate of Christ For The Nations Institute. He and his wife Phyllis also served on staff at C.F.N.I for 3 years.
Service time: Sunday morning - 10:30 A.M.
1st Sunday night, food fellowship 6:00 P.M. Wednesday night - 7:00 P.M. We also host a Coffee & Fellowship time on Friday mornings 9:00 A.M. Sweetwater Intercessory Prayer at 10:15 A.M. Come Visit Us!! Blessings up your journey with Jesus!! Ollie Wilburn 32-721-8234.
First Assembly of God Church, located at 312 E. Ave. “B” in Sweetwater where Rev Wayne & Pat Kirk are pastors.
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.