Glory to God in the Highest

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

What’s That Smell?

In the past few days, I suppose you have turned on the heater in your house for the first time in a while. We can always tell that it has been sitting there all summer and into the fall by the smell that comes out. When we first turn it on in our house, one of the kids has always come out of their room asking, “What’s that Smell?”

As I understand it, that smell comes from dust settling in on the heating coils all summer. Then, when the heat gets turned on for the first time, there is a burning of that dust that causes that smell. It usually doesn’t last that long, but it is certainly noticeable, or we just get used to it.

In thinking about this for a bit, I realized that our lives can be the same way. After a period of time, the dust of sin can begin to accumulate. Then, when the heat of life’s trials get turned up, all kinds of stinky things begin to happen. We get bitter. We get irritable. We get angry. Overall, our attitude toward life and other people in our lives really stinks!

I believe there are times when God uses those trials in an attempt to burn off some of that dirt/sin that has built up. It is His way of burning off dirt so that we can run (for Him) more efficiently.

Of course, we know that the best way to live our lives as believers in Jesus is to continually be clean. We stay this way when we listen to the Holy Spirit as He convicts us each time we sin. Through that conviction, we should have a desire not to get dirty (or sin) in that manner again. Our sin should break our heart and bring us to a place where we do not want it to happen again. So, we “Confess our sins” knowing that God is “Faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” 1 John 1:9.

In this way, we are able to be used by God to do great things. And, we are able to run much more efficiently. Most importantly, our lives won’t stink!

We have exciting things going on at Broadway Baptist. We would love to have you visit and see what God is doing here! Our services are live in the sanctuary and we broadcast our Sunday Morning Worship time and our Sunday evening services through FB Live and YouTube Live. You can also find out about us through our website @bbcsweetwater.org. Our Sunday Evening Services are on KXOX 96.7 @ 6pm on Sunday nights as well. Our Broadway Student Ministry offers something for kids of all ages. Our Cultivate Youth Group (6th-12th grade) meets on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in our Family Life Center, and our Kids 4 Truth (ages pre-k – 5th grade) meets in our education building at 6:45pm.

Broadway Baptist Church is located at 710 E. Third in Sweetwater (across the street from Sweetwater Intermediate School). We hope to see you soon!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

In our series this week we will study a part of the story where Jacob is given a new name, Israel. Names are important part of our identity. Every name tells a story and some began generations earlier. The title for the series is Blessed. Really? We will focus on how we receive the blessings of God and how we give the blessing of God to others. Join us live or on livestream at 10:30 AM this Sunday. You can download a Bible study from our weekly message at fbcsweetwater.org. Fill the Crib for Women’s Resource Center

The Women’s Resource Center is one of our local mission partners. This month we have the opportunity to provide some of their most needed items. Bring items and place them in the crib in the foyer during the Sundays in October. The crib will be at the office entrance during the week to drop off items.

Current needs are baby wash and shampoo, wipes, and size 3 and 5 diapers. There is also a need for used baby beds, porta cribs, baby monitors, and used baby clothes (3-24 mos), used swings and walkers. You can also provide a $30 Walmart gift card for the purchase of a car seat.

Youth and Children ministries are studying the theme Better Together this semester. Our midweek program is every Wednesday at 6:00 PM on the Third Floor. Sunday Bible study classes have resumed for all ages. Classes begin at 9:15 AM and Worship starts at 10:30 AM. You can continue to worship with us by livestream on Facebook and YouTube.

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.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Blessed are those who are faithful to Christ in this life! We celebrate the glory of those who now surround the throne of Christ, praising God! This world is transitory but full of sorrow and pain. Those who endure by faith in Christ are blessed with joy forever! Salvation comes from God! We praise Him for the faithful who serve him, and for his faithfulness to those who trust him. 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. The Adult Sunday School Class will meet on Sunday, November 1 at 9:45am in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to come and worship at 10:45am. Prepared wafers and grape juice containers will be in trays in the narthex to be picked up when you go into worship for communion.

Boo Nemir will be the worship assistant. The items for the Reverse offering will be in an offering plate on the table in the narthex which goes to support the Nolan County Food Pantry. The children and youth will meet Sunday, November 1, 5:30pm-6:30pm to pick out costumes and begin looking at the Christmas program. The At Home Worship is 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.

LAMAR STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

Join us this Sunday for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; followed by worship service at 10:40 a.m.; hymnals, praise music, children sermon and a message from the Bible. Nursery is available. Our service is being recorded, so if you are part of the vulnerable or at-risk population, you can view it on our Facebook page or our website at lamarstreetbaptist.com. Sunday evening services at 6 p.m.

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

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Bible Study/Prayer Time for adults, Youth Activities, and LSBC Children Ministry.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, instead of our yearly Fall Festival, we will have a DriveThru Trick or Treat from 5:30-7 in front of Pumpkin Patch.

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

2021 God’s Creation Wall Calendar are available for $8, contact Linda Kite. Proceeds go to LSBC.

Our Mission Focus for November is filling the Blessing Boxes for the homeless and people in need in our community. There are boxes in the front of sanctuary. Operation Christmas Child, we are asking for donations to purchase items to fill the shoe boxes. National Collection Week is Nov. 16–23, 2020.

Our annual Thanksgiving meal will be on Wed., Nov. 18 at 6 p.m., we ask members to bring a vegetable dish and/or dessert.

LSBC is located at 513 Lamar Street. 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. Check us out on Facebook.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Trinity Baptist Church invites you to join us for our worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Nursery will be available for children ages 4 and under during the service. You can also join us from home on Facebook or YouTube. Sunday evening activities are held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and include children and youth classes, as well as adult activities. Childcare is available for pre-school children. On Wednesday nights, the youth group and school-aged children meet from 6 to 7 p.m. The SHOP, located at 509 Locust, is open for its after-school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. for middle school and high school students. Those who wish to serve may contact the church for more information.

If you are interested in being part of a group for fellowship and study, contact the church at 235-2991 Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for more information on Life Groups. You may also visit our Welcome Center on Sunday mornings in the foyer where you can find information there. There are several groups that meet on different nights of the week so you can find a group that best fits your schedule.

Our sanctuary is now open every morning from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Monday through Thursday, for personal prayer time.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

You are always welcome at FUMC Sweetwater!

SUNDAY SCHEDULE for November 1, 2020:

First United Methodist Church will gather for worship inperson and via livestream @ 10:30am. This will be a special worship service to remember those who have joined the Church Triumphant in the past year. All Saints Day is a great time to contemplate heaven and the resurrection of the body. See you Sunday! CHILDREN’S DAY OUT

Children’s Day Out is off to a great start to another great year! If you are interested in Tuesday / Thursday preschool for your child or someone you know, contact CDO Director Gigi Murff at 325-236-9708. 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

This Sunday is Communion Service at 10:30 a.m. If you are searching for a home church. We invite you to come join us. Pastor Ollie Wilburn continues his series on “The Battle Begins”. A nursery and children’s church are provided.

Community Intercessors Monday Night we host a worship a worship and intercession service for Tuesday’s election. Service time is at 6:30 p.m. Rhema Valley is located at 3304 East Broadway, across from the U.S. Gypsum Plant entrance.