Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message 2

Events/Birthdays 3

January Schedules 4

Announcements 5

Contact Info &

Brittany’s Bits

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NEWSLETTER

Dr. Paul Noe, Pastor

Rev. Brian Ayers, Associate Pastor & Minister of Youth

Mrs. Brittany Walden, Children’s Ministry Coordinator

January, 2015

Volume V, Issue I

January 15 Deadline

For all info to be included in

the February Newsletter.

“...I will bless

thee… And thou

shalt be

a blessing.”

Genesis 12:2

Trail to Adventure Conference

Saturday, February 7, 2015

8:00am to 4:30pm

Hosted by Gerry Caillouet

Radio Host of “God’s Great Outdoors”

$25.00

Brochures Available at the Information Center

XO Marriage Conference—February 13 & 14, 2015

Sweetwater Baptist Church Sanctuary

Cost is $15 Per Person & $30 Per Couple

(Early Bird Special Before January 9th: $10 Per Person & $20 Per Couple)

Register at MarriageToday.com

The Women’s Ministry of Sweetwater

has a few questions for you…

Would you like to enhance your marriage?

Would you like to start your marriage on the right track?

Would you like to make repairs to your marriage?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, or even hesitated at one of

them, then make plans today to join us February 13-14, 2015, for the XO Mar-

riage Conference Simulcast, featuring Jimmy & Karen Evans of Marriage Today.

Friday, February 13: 8pm to 10pm; Saturday, February 14: 9am to 12pm

Contact Shirley McBride For More Information

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“PASTOR PAUL’S PARAGRAPHS”

Dear Members and Friends of the Sweetwater Baptist Church:

I want to begin this newsletter article by saying “THANK YOU!” I write this article with a heart over-

flowing with gratitude and appreciation. First of all, on behalf of Bobbi, Alyss, Chandler, and myself, we

wish to say “thank you” for your many cards and expressions of love during the Christmas season. We truly

appreciate your tremendous generosity and thoughtfulness. Secondly, let me say “thank you” for your pray-

ers and support during the home going of my sweet daddy, Howard Noe. His unexpected death occurred on

December 7th. He received the greatest Christmas gift of all – HEAVEN! I am so happy for him that he has

been ultimately healed and is in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for your expressions of

love during our time of bereavement. A special “thanks” goes out to the many of you who made the long trip

to Rock Hill to be with us at the hospital, the funeral home, and the funeral. We are truly overwhelmed and

grateful for your kindness and concern. We are so blessed to serve such a loving and caring church family.

As we enter 2015 I am reminded of a great promise in Hebrews 13:5, “. . . I will never leave thee, nor

forsake thee.” This verse reminds us that no matter what we face in 2015 the Lord is always going to be with

us. There are several wonderful truths in this verse that should encourage us as we face the opportunities and

challenges of a brand new year.

First of all, there is the CERTAINTY of the Lord’s Presence. This verse gives us the assurance that God

will always be with us. He never leaves us! God is always with us through the third person of the Trinity –

the Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples in John 14:16, “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you anoth-

er Helper, to be with you forever.” ESV His presence is constant and sure.

Secondly, there is the COMFORT of the Lord’s Presence. Knowing that God is always with us should

give us great comfort. David said in Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of

death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” One of the titles used

for the Holy Spirit is “Comforter” (John 14:26 KJV). We can have sweet comfort in the abiding presence of

Almighty God.

Thirdly, there is the CONFIDENCE of the Lord’s Presence. The abiding presence of the Lord should give

us confidence no matter what we face in 2015. Psalm 118:8 reminds us, “It is better to trust in the Lord than

to put confidence in man.” There is a popular inspirational prayer that illustrates confidence in Almighty

God. It goes like this, “Lord, help me remember that nothing will happen today that we can't handle togeth-

er.” 2015 is going to be a great year because of the promise of God’s presence.

It is a Privilege and Joy to Serve You!

With a Pastor’s Love,

Brother Paul Philippians 1:3

Happy Birthday! 1/1 — Heather Widener

1/2 — Lee Hanks, Sherry Hawkins, Elizabeth Coulthurst

1/3 — Bill Montgomery, Sandy Nail, Michelle Smith, Mike Lybrand, Ron Wheatley

1/4 — Matthew Benenhaley, Meredith Taylor, Janice Jerni-gan, Brandi Schwarz

1/5 — Gary Bell, Jr., Peggy Spaulding

1/6 — Elizabeth McDaniel, Brent Valentine, Charlotte Munns, Allen Byrd

1/7 — David McClure, Patricia Bridges

1/8 — Gerald Messer

1/9 — Julie Little, Betty Raines

1/10 — Chris Wade

1/11 — Clinton Moore, Casey Meteraud

1/12 — Diane Pitman, Jayden Branson

1/13 — Hollie Gillespie

1/14 — Ryan Ratcliff, Kay Watson, Sandra Bell, Billy Payne, Roy Walker, Jodi Wade, Doris Gaillard

1/15 — Brenda Whiteaker, Bobbi Noe

1/16 — Briana Loehr, Matthew Robinson

1/17 — Ryan Gillespie, Iris Carter, Phillip Dickert, Audi Clemens

1/18 — Evangeline Schwarz, Jesse Blaxton

1/19 — Tillman Miller

1/20 — Dan Jernigan, Larry Campbell, Teresa Myers, Sally Hatfield, Gracyn Walden

1/22 — Lauren Hadden

1/23 — Lilly Byers

1/24 — Charles Stewart

1/25 — Piper Cook, Madisyn Thatcher, Rocky McKie, Alison Ramsey, Helen Costello

1/26 — Jeanette Miller, Beverly Hadley, Greg Shouse

1/27 — Parker McCay, Nina Benenhaley

1/28 — Helen Scruggs

1/30 — Celia Valentine, Jerry Deese

1/31 — Dustin Loehr

January Events

January 1 — Church Office Closed

January 4 — New Discipleship Training Class, 4:45pm; AWANA resumes, 5:00pm

January 6 — Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm

January 7 — Neely Group, 10:00am

January 11 — Personnel Committee Meeting, 4:00pm

January 13 — Ladies’ Photography Special Event, 4:00pm

January 14 — Finance Committee Meets, 7:20pm

January 16 — Joyous Seniors’ Covered-Dish Luncheon, 11:45am

January 18 — Deacons’ Meeting

January 20 — Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm

January 23 — Sweetwater Jammin’, 7:00pm

January 24 — Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8:00am

January 25 — “Closer Walk” Men’s Ensemble from North Augusta First Baptist Church, 6:00pm

Page 4 January Schedules

SECURITY: January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25

8:30 AM John Lyons Jeff Kervin Jon Majerus Jerry Hawkins

11:00 AM Tony Costello Terry Mathis Miller Butler Ben Ferraro

6:00 PM Jim Reece Mike Mock Bill Little Tillman Miller

January 4

Denise Reed & Donna Lybrand

Crib: Helen Costello & Daughters Toddler: Debbie & Christina McClure

Cindy O’Driscoll & Kathy Crawford

January 11

Brittany Walden & Sunnie Cook

Crib: Rachel Ayers & Cindy O’Driscoll Toddler: Katie Johnson & Ginny Pardue

Gail Jones & Robin Lanham

January 18

Mary Carlton Hurt & Brittany Hurt

Crib: Toni Steedley & Renee Stewart Toddler: Kathy Branson & Libby Zahner

Theresa Todd & Peggy Whitt

January 25

Diane Thompson & Susie Robinson

Crib: Mary Dickenson & Madison Ayers Toddler: Eric & Tina Wiggins

Barbara Schmidt & Linda Black

NURSERY SCHEDULE

8:30 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM

8:30 AM 11:00 AM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

January 4 January 11

Chris Gillespie Robert Ratcliff Billy Todd Johnny Albion

Danny Fincher Steve Whisenant Mark Stewart Chic Morris

Clayton Benenhaley Eric Wiggins Jerry Hawkins Jimmy Pardue

Jeff Kervin Roby Gillespie Mike Lybrand Terry Mathis

Jon Majerus Jim Williams Phillip Dickert Tony Costello

January 18 January 25

Ronnie Berry Abbie Prince John Morgan Dean McDaniel

Russell Eubanks Miller Butler Billy Cross Steve Whisenant

Wil Mundy Chuck Nail Kenneth Hughes Eric Wiggins

Bill Little Joe Whitt Tillman Miller Roby Gillespie

David McClain Robert Ratcliff Robert Thompson Chic Morris

CMC Ministry

Delivery Schedule

January 15

Carl &

Barbara Schmidt

“For the word of

the Lord is right;

and all his works

are done in truth.”

Psalm 33:4

Deacons on Call

January 4

Carl Boulware

Chris McBride

January 11

David Harley

Abbie Prince

January 18

Keith Edwards

Steve Whisenant

January 25

Ronnie Berry

Jim Crawford

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Special prayer request! Please continue to pray for our Minister of Music Search Team

as they seek the person that God has chosen to serve us as our next

Minister of Music!

Joyous Seniors… Join us on Friday, January 16th at 11:45am in the Family Life Center for anoth-

er fabulous covered-dish luncheon! The meat will be furnished, so bring plenty of

your favorite side dishes & desserts.

Our special guest this month has a unique talent as a chalk art artist. You will

not want to miss this! Bring a covered-dish, a smile, and a friend. We’ll see you there!

AND...

Sweetwater Jammin’ Is Back!

Friday, January 23rd, at 7pm in the Family Life Center.

Bring your talent, your friends, and your favorite finger foods.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, January 11, 4:00pm in Room A-208

“Closer Walk” Men’s Ensemble of

North Augusta First Baptist Church

In Concert at Sweetwater Baptist Church

Sunday, January 25th, at 6pm in the Sanctuary.

Come Enjoy This Special Evening of Music!

FOREIGN MISSION FIELDS FOR

THE MONTH OF JANUARY

January 4 — Denmark

January 11 — South Korea

January 18 — Dominican Republic

January 25 — Indonesia

Please remember to pray for our Southern Baptist

missionaries and workers this month.

Trust God for a Miracle

Church Office: 803-279-2821

Family Life Center: 803-426-1860

January Big Fish Bubbles

Web Site:

www.sweetwaterbc.org

“For the word of the Lord is right;

and all his works are done in truth.” Psalm 33:4

Sunday, January 4th—AWANA Begins Again at 5pm

Wednesday, January 7th—M&M Begins Again at 6:30pm

Trust God For a Miracle

Goal: $2,300,000

Total to Date: $692,093.68