Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message 2

Events/Birthdays 3

June Schedules 4

Music & Worship 5

Contact Info. &

Brittany’s Bits

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NEWSLETTER

Dr. Paul Noe, Pastor

Rev. Gary Powell, Associate Pastor & Minister of Music

& Worship

Rev. Brian Ayers, Associate Pastor & Minister of Youth

Mrs. Brittany Walden, Director of Children’s Ministries

June, 2013

Volume III, Issue VI

June 15 Deadline

For all info to be included in

the July Newsletter.

“...I will bless

thee… And thou

shalt be

a blessing.”

Genesis 12:2

Fifth Sunday Food Drive!

Sunday, June 30th is our Fifth Sunday Food Drive. Please bring

non-perishable food items, cleaning products, & toiletries to help stock

our food pantry!

Suggested items include pancake mix & syrup, oatmeal, canned

meat, canned vegetables & fruits, toothpaste, bath soap, shampoo, grits,

Bisquick mix, dried fruit, laundry detergent, boxed cereal, & fruit juice.

Vacation

Bible

School!! June 17—June 21, 8:45am to Noon

Family Night—Friday, June 21 at 6pm

You May Sign Up On Our Website:

www.sweetwaterbc.org

Graduate Recognition

Sunday, June 2

11am Service

We Are Proud Of You!

Page 2

“PASTOR PAUL’S PARAGRAPHS”

Dear Members and Friends of Sweetwater Baptist Church:

Blessings!! The other day I came across the following article by Thom Rainer. He is

the president and CEO of Lifeway Resources which is our Southern Baptist Publishers. Rain-

er gives several practical suggestions in helping churches be more “guest friendly.” It was so

good that I thought I would share it with you.

“Ten Commandments” for Guest Friendly Churches

I travel a lot and spend a lot of time in different churches. I have had a church consulting firm that did

“guest” visits as part of our services. Sadly, many times I do not feel welcome as a guest when I visit church-

es.

The Bible is replete with admonitions of hospitality and servanthood. I just wish our church members under-

stood that the servant-like spirit should also be manifest when we gather to worship. Guests are often uncom-

fortable, if not intimated, when they visit a church. We are to be gracious and sacrificial servants to them.

In response to this need for more guest-friendly church members, I have devised the ten greatest needs, at

least from my perspective. I will reticently call them “commandments” and throw in a little King James Eng-

lish for effect.

Thou shalt pray for people in the services whom you don’t recognize. They are likely guests who feel

uncomfortable and uncertain.

Thou shalt smile. You only have to do so for about an hour. Guests feel welcome when they see smiling

people. You can resume your somber expressions when you get home.

Thou shalt not sit on the ends of the rows. Move to the middle so guests don’t have to walk over you.

You’ll survive in your new precarious position.

Thou shalt not fill up the back rows first. Move to the front so guests don’t have to walk in front of eve-

ryone if they get there late.

Thou shalt have ushers to help seat the guests. Ushers should have clearly-marked badges or shirts so

that the guests know who can help them.

Thou shalt offer assistance to guests. If someone looks like they don’t know where to go, then they proba-

bly don’t know where to go. Get out of your comfort zone and ask them if you can help.

Thou shalt not gather too long in your holy huddles. Sure, it’s okay to talk to fellow members; but don’t

stay there so long that you are not speaking to guests.

Thou shalt offer your seats to guests. I know that this move is a great sacrifice, but that family of four

can’t fit in the three vacant seats next to you. Give it a try. You might actually feel good about your ef-

forts.

Thou shalt not save seats. I know you want to have room for all of your friends and family, but do you

know how a guest feels when he or she sees the vacant seats next to you occupied by three hymnals, one

Bible, two coats, and an umbrella? You might as well put a “Do Not Trespass” sign on the seats.

Thou shalt greet someone you don’t know. Yes, it’s risky. They may actually be members you don’t

know. And you may get caught in a 45-second conversation. You’ll be okay; I promise.

Let’s make Sweetwater the friendliest church in town.

It is a joy and a privilege to serve you.

With a Pastor’s Love,

Brother Paul

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

6/1 — Brian Ayers

6/2 — Ronnie Berry

6/3 — Teresa Garrison

6/4 — Robin Lanham, Mark O’Driscoll

6/7 — Kinleigh Widener

6/8 — Heather Lyons

6/9 — Shirley Deese, Madison Ayers

6/11 — Amy Clark, Wayne Roberts

6/12 — Henry Martin, Leonard Garvin, Joe Kirk-land

6/13 — Diane Mabe, Steve Byrd

6/16 — Cassidy Farrer, Blair Benenhaley, Rich Long

6/17 — Melvin Scales, Donna Sherman, Jeanette Emeneker

6/19 — Danny Fincher, John Morgan

6/21 — Annelle Stone, Lynn McBride, Hannah Roberts

6/23 — Blaine Sanders, Lee Leyda, Shirley McBride, Warren Miller

6/24 — Lorrie Moxley, Allie Jhant, Kathleen Todd

6/25 — Jimmy Pardue, Wayne Raiford

6/26 — Ann Woodward

6/27 — Roy Head, Lynne Hanks

6/28 — Greg Lepard, John Dickenson, Judy Holmes, Sherry McKie

6/29 — Alora Horton, Mary Redlund

6/30 — Alyssa Brady, Joshua Wearn, Pete Rob-inson, Tim Benenhaley, Jackie Duncan

June 1 — CAMO Class, 7:30am

June 2 — Graduate Recognition, 11am; Fox Creek Baccalaureate Service, 3pm; VBS Workers’

Meeting, 4:30pm

June 7 — Sweetwater Jammin’, 7pm

June 10-14 — VBS Teachers Can Decorate Their VBS Room!

June 16 — Father’s Day

June 17—21 — Vacation Bible School

June 22 — Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8am

June 23—28 — Nehemiah Project

June 26—July 5 — Romania Trip #1

Page 4 June Schedules

SECURITY: June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30

8:30 AM Jon Majerus Jerry Hawkins Jody Mathis R. Thompson John Morgan

11:00 AM Ronnie Berry Miller Butler Greg Waugh R. Ratcliff Frank Maurer

6:00 PM Wayne Hutto Jim Reece Bill Little Tillman Miller Jimmy Pardue

June 2

Charity Lyons & Jackie Lyons

Crib: Norma Powell & Daughters Toddler: Debbie Rodgers & Diane Pitman

Tonya Gilbert & Nancy Britt

June 9

Leigh Ryan & Lesa Stone

Crib: Helen Costello & Daughters Toddler: Sherry Byers & Carrie Albion

Alyss Noe & Brittany Walden

June 16

Allen & Wendi Byrd

Crib: Rachel Ayers & Cindy O’Driscoll Toddler: Linda Hutto & Tonya Gilbert

Barbara Schmidt & Linda Black

June 23

Denise Reed & Madison Ayers

Crib: Toni Steedley & Renee Stewart Toddler: Gail Jones & Betty Jo Ivy

Terry & Sharon Mathis

June 30

Brittany Walden & Sunnie Cook

Crib: Katie Johnson & Ginny Pardue Toddler: Debbie & Christina McClure

Rachel Ayers & Robin Lanham

NURSERY SCHEDULE

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

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

June 2 June 9

Gordon Ferguson Jim Williams Chris Gillespie Abbie Prince

Melvin Scales Chic Morris Danny Fincher Johnny Albion

Lee Hanks Jimmy Pardue Clayton Benenhaley Greg Waugh

Greg Lepard Terry Mathis Jeff Kervin Robert Ratcliff

Scott Sherman Tony Costello Jon Majerus Steve Whisenant

June 16 June 23

Jerry Hawkins Eric Wiggins John Morgan Dean McDaniel

Billy Todd Roby Gillespie Billy Cross Jimmy Pardue

Mark Stewart Jim Williams Kenneth Hughes Terry Mathis

Bill Little Russell Eubanks Tillman Miller Tony Costello

David McClain Chic Morris Jim Reece Abbie Prince

June 30

Robert Thompson Miller Butler

David Harley Greg Waugh

Rod Ingle Robert Ratcliff

Rocky McKie Steve Whisenant

Gordon Ferguson Eric Wiggins

CMC Ministry

Delivery Schedule

June 17

Shirley McBride &

Libby Zahner

Deacons on Call

June 2

Steve Lanham

Chris McBride

June 9

Mike Stone

Larry Bohanan

June 16

David Harley

Robert Ratcliff

June 23

Keith Edwards

Robert Gillespie

June 30

Ronnie Berry

Al Branson

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Well, this is my last

writing before our plane

leaves for Cluj, Romania on

June 25th. Our team, as

well as the July team,

want to share our appreci-

ation for your support, en-

couragement, and prayers

as we go in His name, “the

Name that is above EVERY

name, the name of JE-

SUS!” On behalf of every

village that you can neither

spell nor pronounce, they

would say, “Mulțumesc,

Sweetwater!” (Thank You,

Sweetwater) God continues

to open new doors of min-

istry for us through Mara-

natha Missions. This will

be our 1st time to partner

with them in their Kid’s

Clubs in the summer. Pray

for Mrs. Dottie Dalton as

she shares the Bible Story

each day to the children,

as well as leading several La-

dies Meetings, & witnessing.

Pray for Bethany as she as-

sists in Children’s music &

recreation ministry. Pray for

me as I preach, and as the

Lord has opened the door for

me to minister through music

with 5 churches in 2 Worship

Events. Pray for physical

health and spiritual protection

as we seek to be the “hands &

feet of Christ.”

Singing His praises,

Bro. Gary

NarroWay Productions

Dinner /Theatre Show

Sign-Up begins next

Sunday, June 2nd.

Two buses have been

reserved.

30 seats available.

Total Cost: $55 (incl.

Dinner/Theatre/Travel)

AUGUST 10th

DAY-TRIP

(Fort Mill, SC)

Bus leaves @ 9:00AM &

Returns @ 4:30

“Hurry, Don’t Miss the Bus!”

SENIOR ADULT News

Please do-Please do-

nate any and nate any and

all items for all items for

our Yard Sale our Yard Sale

Fundraiser Fundraiser

to be held Saturday, June to be held Saturday, June

1st, from 6:30AM1st, from 6:30AM--NOON @ NOON @

3 Clint Cove. Items can be 3 Clint Cove. Items can be

dropped off at the church dropped off at the church

office by Friday, May 31st.office by Friday, May 31st.

While you are While you are

outout--andand--about about

on Saturday, on Saturday,

June 1st, come by the June 1st, come by the

Church Parking Lot and let Church Parking Lot and let

our team wash your vehicle. our team wash your vehicle.

This, too, is a fundraising This, too, is a fundraising

effort simultaneously with effort simultaneously with

the Yard Sale . Donations the Yard Sale . Donations

for our Mission Team Mem-for our Mission Team Mem-

bers will be accepted.bers will be accepted.

ROMANIA MISSION TRIPS

TRIP #1

June 25-July 5

Maranatha Missions

(Mircea Peștean)

TRIP #2

July 10-22

Camp Emmanuel

(Cornel Fedor)

Music Music Music (Gary Powell)(Gary Powell)(Gary Powell)

Missions

FOREIGN MISSION FIELDS FOR

THE MONTH OF JUNE:

June 2 — Jordan

June 9 — Lebanon

June 16 — Madagascar

June 23 — Mexico

June 30 — Nepal

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

June Big Fish Bubbles

The Big Fish are bubbling with excitement as they get ready for this year’s exciting Vacation

Bible School! This year our kids will have a thrilling time during our Colossal Coaster VBS. Our

schedule for Vacation Bible School will be June 17-21 from 8:45am-12:00pm, and on Friday

June 21st at 6:00pm we will have a special family night for our families to come and see all of

the wonderful things we have learned during the week. After VBS is over we have a lot more

fun planned for our BIG Fish as we begin our Wonderful Wednesday Adventure ministry,

where we will travel to a special location each week and then come back and share in a devo-

tion together. Wonderful Wednesdays will be each Wednesday beginning June 26th through

July 31st from 9:00am until 1:00pm. In addition to our Wonderful Wednesday midweek minis-

try we will have an exciting summer ministry on Sunday evenings for

the Big Fish. With all of these new ministries, the Big Fish are sure to

have a fun, worship-filled summer! Please look in your bulletin for more

information on each of these ministries.

Web Site:

www.sweetwaterbc.org

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

Saturday, June 22 at 8am

Inspirational Speaker:

Dr. Paul Noe

Goal: $2,300,000

Each Letter Represents $100,000

Total to date: $570,727.28

Final CAMO Class Saturday, June 1, 7:30am

Fellowship Hall