“God is my rock and my refuge”
“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 !!!
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BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
Thank You Notes
I was watching an interview last week with Jack Nicklaus, the world-famous golfer. It was an all access interview that spanned a variety of subjects. He answered questions about his philanthropy work, his family, his playing career, Tiger Woods, and the “state of the game.” As a long time contributor to golf, and a decades long caretaker of the game, it was a good listen.
One of the things that caught my ear was a bit surprising. He said that in hosting his annual Professional Golf Tournament, “the Memorial,” he was surprised to find out that the tournament’s sponsors ever only receive a handful of “thank you notes” from the players. Please understand, the tournament sponsors are the ones who put up the majority of the multimillion dollar purse they play for each year. A sign of the time? Perhaps.
He went on to say that he had begun this habit years earlier at the prompting of Arnold Palmer. “It only takes a few minutes,” Palmer told Nicklaus (when he was a young man), and it means the world to those who make it possible to play the game we love.
I was struck by the thought, “It only takes a few minutes.” It is so true! It only takes a few minutes, sometimes even a few seconds, to be polite, do the right thing, or write a short note of encouragement. A lost art? Maybe. Is it something that should return? Absolutely.
I believe we have the Bible as instruction for showing thankfulness. On several occasions we are told to be thankful. Famously, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “In EVERYTHING give THANKS, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” How about that? Let me encourage you (and me) to take a few minutes and write a thank you note to someone who has done something for you, inspired you, or made an impact on you this week.
We will welcome Dr. Bob Ellis this Sunday morning as he leads our Annual Summit Series titled “Genesis 1-11: The Beginning of Everything” for the next two Sundays. He will teach a combined Sunday Morning Class in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15am each week.
It’s not too late to start! This year our church is reading through the Old Testament. If you would like to join us, there are reading guides available in the foyer.
KidX and Youth is back in action on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. From Kindergarten to High School, we have a place for you! Join us on the third floor for Bible Study, food, and games...it promises to be the best night of your week!
After postponing Men’s Prayer Breakfast due to the weather, we’re going to meet this Tuesday morning. Come for a morning of fellowship, a brief devotional, and a delicious breakfast. We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30am, so make sure to mark your calendar. We will be studying the Prophets (Amos, Joel and Jonah), so grab a copy of the study guide in the Foyer.
Beginning February 4, we will be offering Financial Peace, a nine week class where church members will learn to:
• Take control of their money
• Attack debt with a vengeance and pay it off
• Save for emergencies
• Choose the right insurance plans
• Invest wisely and build wealth
• Give generously
*There is a ten member limit for this class. You may sign-up at the Information Table in the foyer.
Vision Meal-January 28
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming FBC Vision Meal, where we will be discussing the future direction of our church. Come join us in the Fellowship Hall from 5:30-7:00pm and bring your favorite soup and/or sandwiches to share.
Is there anything better than the genuine enthusiasm of children singing praises to the Lord? Be here on February 4 when our children will be leading during Worship!
Our lives are constantly filled with noise and distraction. Between all the notifications on our phones, noise in the background, or the thoughts in our own heads it seems like we never get to enjoy true peace.
Why not take an hour on Sunday, unplug, put the phone on do not disturb, quiet the distractions and spend some time with Jesus.
Church on Sunday brings the sense of peace we’ve longed for all week.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30.
We meet for worship Sundays at 10:40 AM. 513 Lamar Street. Child care and kids activities are available. Come find peace and rest.
If you’re looking for hope, community, and a deeper relationship with Jesus? Join us on Wednesdays at 6PM for dinner and Bible study. We have activities for the whole family.
For a full list of what’s happening at Lamar Street or to learn more about our church visit lamarstreetbaptist.com
If you need prayer or just need someone to talk with, please reach out. It would be an honor to encourage and pray with you.
Blessings this week! -Pastor Matt Holdahl matt@lamarstreetbaptist.com 325-235-1779
We greet all in the name of our Savior Christ at St. Stephen’s Church at 502 Locust St. in Sweetwater. January 21 is the Third Sunday After the Epiphany, and the worship will be the liturgy of Rite II at 11 AM, led by our vicar Rev. Bryan Callen.
The Scripture Readings for the day will be Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20, and the Collect Prayer is as follows: “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. Amen.”
On Sunday January 28, we will celebrate St. Stephen’s Feast Day in combined worship at St. Stephen’s with our sister church, All Saints’ Episcopal of Colorado City. After the service will be a Fellowship Meal and Annual Meeting.
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. 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.
“In God is my safety and my honor; God is my strong rock and my refuge. Put your trust in him always, O people; pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge.” (Psalm 62:8-9)
Let us come together and celebrate God’s love and grace in our hearts. The strength of the Lord is our hope and our salvation. The powers and the wealth of the world will all pass away, But the glory and the love of the Lord will endure forever. Then let us lift our voices in praise and song for God’s glory! 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 January 21.
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
May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2
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.
Join us at Trinity Baptist Church Sunday morning at 11 a.m. as Pastor J.T. Thornton continues his five-week sermon series, Living Hope. Come early for Sunday School at 9:45 where we have classes for all ages, as well as a nursery. Nursery is available for the entirety of the worship service as well for those under the age of 3, and we have a children’s ministry during the service for kids 3 years or age up to 1st graders. 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.
Our Wednesday activities start with our men’s group, which will meet at 6:45 a.m. in the Family Life Center, and then at 10:30 a.m. we will have our weekly prayer meeting. Our Wednesday night activities begin at 6 p.m. with a meal for our students with their parents. All the kids split up into their groups following the meal at 6:30. Our youth group, grades 6-12, will go upstairs to the youth room at that time to meet with their leaders for their own activities.
Ladies Bible Study continues to be held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., also on Wednesday nights.
The next Senior adult luncheon will be held Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Family Life Center starting at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to enjoy this time of fellowship.
We are currently registering youth for our annual Disciple Now retreat, which will be held Feb. 9-11. Students will come together for fun activities and an opportunity to dig into scripture in small group settings. Students will be split into groups and will stay overnight in host homes. This year’s theme is “Unashamed,” which will encourage students to know, embrace, live, and share the Gospel, as well as show the love of Christ to those around them. The cost is $40 per person. You may find other details and a place to register on our website www.trinitysweetwater.com under the Events tab.
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!
Sunday Nights 5:00-7:00pm
All children and youth are welcome to gather on Sunday nights for games, food, lessons, & music!
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.