“Let us worship 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 Bibles, Bibles, and More Bibles!…
As I sit and write today, I couldn’t help but notice that I have four Bibles sitting on my desk…that’s right FOUR! Not really sure how many Bibles I have, but let’s just say it’s for sure in double digits. Can you relate?
Maybe you can; but, in some parts of the world, those precious people might have never even SEEN a Bible, much less owned one. This is so far beyond my ability to understand. I can’t remember a day in my life when I did not have a Bible.
I read a story once about a shipment of Bibles brought into a part of the world that had never had the Bible before. People heard about the delivery and came out by the hundreds. In the end, there were not enough Bibles for everyone to get their own. So, the people began to tear the pages out so that everyone got a little piece of the Bible. These people were so thrilled and thankful! They had a few pages of the Bible all to themselves for the first time ever. Even recalling this story draws many emotions to the surface. Like never before, our world needs truth. The Bible is God’s truth spoken out to us. Jesus said in John 17:17, “Sanctify (set apart from the world) them (believers in me) through Thy truth: Thy word is TRUTH!” If it is the Bible that is going to set us apart from the world and we never crack it open, how is the world going to see any difference between us and them? The answer is: they will not.
Where does the Bible get its power? The answer: from God. You see, 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that “All scripture is given by the inspiration of God.” Literally, that means that God BREATHED it out of His mouth. Not sure about you, but if God says something, I want to make sure I know what He said.
So, let me urge you to find you Bible (or Bibles), dust them off and get to reading! Spend time each day reading what God has to say to you. You might be surprised about the things He has to say to you! We would love to have you join us at Broadway Baptist. Our services are live in the sanctuary and we broadcast our Sunday Morning Worship time, our Sunday evening services, and our Wednesday evening Bible Study through FB Live. We have many activities going on here at Broadway and you can find out about all of them on our website at 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 (6th12th 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 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Come, let us worship the Lord, the most high exalted of God. Christ, crucified and resurrected, is now at the right hand of God. Jesus, who was nailed to the cross that we might have eternal life; Jesus, who was without sin, yet accepted the sins of all time. Yet in God’s wisdom and mercy it is this same Christ who saves us all. 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, April 25th at 9:45am in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to come and worship at 10:45am. Sherie Alldredge will be the worship assistant. The Noisy offering will be collected which goes to support the missions of the Ministerial Alliance. The Noisy Offering bucket will be on the table in the narthex. All the children and youth will meet at 4:30pm.
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.
Grace be with all of you. Titus 3:15, Hebrews 13:25
If you are looking for a church home or just want to hear God’s word, please 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, you can view it on our Facebook page or our website at lamarstreetbaptist.com.
LSBC Student Ministry (youth) will be hosting a Brisket Luncheon this Sunday, April 25 following morning worship service. A drive-thru will be open for the public. For a suggested donation of just $9, you will receive a Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Chips, a Dessert, and a 16 oz bottle of soda. All donations will go towards sending youth to
Horizon Camp at Lueders this
June.
Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.,
Bible Buddies for Children K-5th grade; youth activities, and adult Bible study. Nursery is available.
There is a coffee fellowship every Wednesday morning in the rec. building, everyone welcome!
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., we will have something for all ages.
Our monthly breakfast is the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. in the rec. building; everyone welcome.
VBS is scheduled for June 7-11 from 6-8 p.m. For children entering K through 5th. Theme is Big Fish Bay. Please be in prayer as we prepare. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 13 at 5:15 p.m.
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.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Save the Date
The church announced last Sunday that we will be celebrating 140 years of ministry on the weekend of December 11, 2021. Each week during our current series, Glen Harrison will be presenting a moment from our history. Details and events will be shared on our website, fbcsweetwater.org and through our social media outlets listed on our website.
Message Series
The story of the early church speaks to the activity of our church today. We are Woven through the work of God in us through the Holy Spirit. Next Sunday we begin a new series in our conversation in worship. Attend, follow and participate in this important series as we celebrate our past and discover our future. Our worship is Sundays at 10:30 AM live and online.
Senior Sunday is May 2
On this Sunday our Student Ministry and church will recognize our High School graduates. Seniors will be recognized during the worship service at 10:30 AM.
Children and Youth Ministries
On Wednesday nights we have programs for children and youth. They meet at 6:00 PM on the 3rd floor. Children in grades K-5 meet for KidX, a time of music, Bible study, food and theme oriented games. Students in grades 6-12 will be studying the influence of community in their faith life.
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.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church welcomes all to our worship! Come join us this Sunday, April 25, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Worship will be Morning Prayer at 11:00 AM. We have in-person worship with masks and social distancing, with Zoom
capability for those at home.
The Scriptures appointed for this Sunday are Acts 4:5-12; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18; Psalm 23, and the Collect prayer: “O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.”
The mission of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 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: facebook.com/St-StephensSweetwater-All-Saints-Colorado-City.
(1 John 18-20) “Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows
everything.”
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Trinity Baptist Church is happy to invite the community to some activities in the coming weeks. We will host our Senior Adult Lunch on Thursday, April 29, at 11:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and a great time of fellowship.
On Sunday, May 2, immediately following church services are 12:15 p.m., the youth will be holding their annual Noodles and Doodles church camp fundraiser. The youth will auction off artwork they have made, as well as homemade desserts donated by church members and the parents of the youth. You may enjoy a meal during that time as well, for a donation. On Saturday, May 8, the church will host a Men’s Wild Game Dinner at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. This is a fun fellowship for the men of the church and community. Bring your cooked wild game to share.
This Sunday morning, join us for Sunday School classes at 9:45 a.m. and then our worship service at 11 a.m. with Dr. Bob Ellis delivering the message. Nursery is available during Sunday school and during our worship service for children ages 4 and under. You can also join us from home as we live stream our worship service on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Sunday evening activities are held from 6 to 7 p.m. We are currently in the middle of a Regeneration class, and children and youth also have activities. Childcare is available for children ages 4 and under. The SHOP continues to host its youth after-school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at their location at 509 Locust St. Students in middle school and high school are invited to attend.
Wednesday night activities continue to be held for our kids from 6 to 7 p.m. Kids in elementary school can enjoy BLAST Kids starting off in the Family Life Center, while our older youth meet upstairs in the youth room for their activities. Adults are welcome to attend our weekly prayer service in the sanctuary at 6 p.m. We are still planning our family camp for this summer. It will be held June 11-13 at Hordes Creek. For those who wish to come, please RSVP by May 1. Space is limited. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer.
FAITH HARVEST CHURCH 400 Alamo Street Sweetwater
We will be starting a new bible study series
Every Wednesday at 7pm Topic: Forgiving what you can’t forget. Everyone is welcome to attend and get the healing you need. April 4 Sunday at 10 a.m. Friendship Sunday with lunch and Easter egg hunt. Prizes for adults and kids We want to invite everyone to come and worship with us. Jesus loves you and so do we.