Kingdom Kids Children’s Church for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Kids, worship with your family at the beginning of service, then watch for our Kingdom Kids Team to escort you to our Kingdom Kids space. We’ll bring you back to the Worship Center before the service ends. And for children too old for Kingdom Kids, fun sermon note sheets are available at Guest Services in the foyer.

Good morning and welcome to Sweetwater. We are so thankful you have chosen to join us for

worship. As our guest today, please take time to fill out the Connection Card form inside this bulletin. Before you leave, bring your completed Connection Card to our Coffee Connection in the foyer. You will have a special opportunity to meet our pastor and receive a special gift. It is our way of saying THANK YOU for being our guest. If you need assistance while on campus, please see someone wearing a Sweetwater name tag. We will be more than happy to provide any assistance possible.

WELCOME!

In Worship Today

January 12, 2020

Dr. Charles “Buddy” Parrish

Acts 18:23 - 19:10

“God Points the Way”

DISCOVER SWEETWATER CLASS TODAY | 2:30-5:30PM | A108 This class is designed for those who are interested in church membership, or have questions about what we believe. Come find out more about Sweetwater and the Baptist faith. (Completion of this class is required for membership.) Walk Ups are welcome today. But if you haven’t already signed up, please let Dawn Adams know immediately following worship if you plan to attend.

MEN’S MINISTRY

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST SAT | JAN 18 | 7:30AM Men of all ages are welcome! Make note of the new start time of 7:30am. Please sign up on the Connection Card if you plan to attend.

STUDENT MINISTRY

FREQUENCY 2020 FRI, FEB 14 - SUN, FEB 16 Part retreat, part DNow, all fun-filled spiritual growth - it’s Frequency 2020 at Camp Ithiel! We’ll dig deep into how to “Tune In to the Voice That Matters.” There will be Knockerballs, Nerf Wars, canoeing, an interactive prayer journey & more! All 6th graders through high school seniors are invit-ed to sign up. Early bird price is $84/person! Visit fbsweetwater.org for registration and payment information.

LEARN & GROW EVENT TUE | JAN 21 | 4:00PM | A115 This months seminar, Carbohydrate Frenzy: Sinking Your Teeth into Blood Sugar Control will be hosted by guest speaker, Valerie Schulz. Topics include: why blood sugar management is good, choosing carb sources for all and choosing components for a balanced diet and healthy eating.

MOVIE NIGHT FRI | JAN 24 | 7:00PM This month’s movie is “Hidden Figures”. Popcorn, chips and drinks will be provided at our FBS concession stand.

Sign up on the Connection Card if you plan to attend either or both of these events.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY - SAGES

LADIES’ MINISTRY

LADIES’ RETREAT @ LAKE YALE MARCH 21 - 22, 2020 This special ladies’ weekend is based on Joanna Weaver’s best-selling book, “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” and will be led by Jeannie Randhan. Cost for the weekend is $100 for double occupancy, $124 for a single room. Space is limited. Please sign up on the Connection Card or visit the spotlight table before or after worship. A $50 deposit is due by Jan 31 with the balance due Mar 13.

LADIES’ PAINT NIGHT FRI | JAN 24 | 7:00PM Join us at Canon Coffee in Apopka for a great time of fellowship & showing off your creative side. Bring a snack to share. Space is limited to 20 ladies. Visit our FBSweetwater Ladies’ Ministry Facebook page for more information about how to sign up and pay for this event.

WOMEN ON MISSION

TUE | JAN 14 | 9:15AM Tuesday is our special volunteer work day at the Christian Sharing Center. If you are signed up to attend, please meet at the Fellowship Hall @ 9:15am. We will leave at 9:30am SHARP!

QBM + “ALL AMERICAN” LUNCH SUN | JAN 26 | 12:15PM The next quarterly business meeting is coming up on Jan 26. The meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship and include hotdogs, drinks and condiments. Please bring a side dish to share and sign up on the Connection Card if you plan to attend.

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING POINTMAN WED | JAN 15 | 7:00PM | A133 We will begin this year’s study with the Billy Graham memoire, Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well. The hard cover books will be sold for $10 and can be purchased at PointMan this Wednesday night. PointMan is a group formed several years ago for adult males who are seeking to grow in their walk with Christ and choose to do so in a men’s group that uses discussion based learning. Various members of the group share the role of facilitating the discussion. John Adams is the staff liaison. Please sign up on the Connection Card if you plan to attend.

We can't believe it has been 15 years since God called our Todd David home! We want to thank our church family again

for the love and care we received during that sad time in our lives. We continue to thank you so much. The Stitt Family

SPECIAL THANK YOU

Sunday, January 12 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Blood Pressure Screening 10:30am Worship Service 12:00pm Spanish Church-SC 2:30pm Discover Sweetwater Class

Monday, January 13 10:00am Precepts Bible Study Class

Tuesday, January 14 9:00am Sweetwater Christian Preschool 9:15am Women on Mission Field Trip

Wednesday, January 15

9:00am Sweetwater Christian Preschool 9:00am BSF 6:00pm Children’s Choir 6:00pm Prayer Meeting 6:15pm Ladies’ Bible Study (A115) 6:30pm Student Ministry (doors open at 5:45)

6:30pm Orchestra Rehearsal 7:00pm Sweetwater Kids Ignite 7:00pm PointMan 7:15pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 16 9:00am Sweetwater Christian Preschool 9:30am Ladies Living Loved Bible Study

Friday, January 17 9:00am Sweetwater Christian Preschool

Saturday, January 18 7:30am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Sunday, January 19 9:00am Sunday School 10:30am Worship Service 12:00pm Spanish Church-SC 4:00pm Deacon Meeting

Financial Update October 2019 - September 2020

Ways to Give at FBS

Mail to the church office

Place donation in the offering plate

Bill pay through your bank or financial institution

Online Giving at fbsweetwater.org (one time, recurring, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly). If you don’t have an account, click on NEW MEMBER and follow the prompts

Weekly Budget Need $25,582

Weekly Budget Need $25,582

YTD Budget $358,156

YTD Receipts $386,761

Given December 29 $20,931

Given January 5 $32,603

Lottie Moon $18,940

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November 24, 2019

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JANUARY 12, 2020

Sunday Attendance 1/5 Worship - 331

Sunday School - 241 Spanish Church - 30

Wednesday Attendance 1/8 Children’s Ministry - 44

Youth Ministry - 50 Music Ministry - 62

Adult Bible Study - 6 Prayer Meeting - 43