Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message 2

Events/Birthdays 3

September Schedules 4

Announcements 5

Fill an ARK! 6

Music & Senior Adult

Trips

7

Contact Info &

Brittany’s Bits

8

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

September, 2014

Volume IV, Issue IX

September 15 Deadline

For all info to be included in

the October Newsletter.

“...I will bless

thee… And thou

shalt be

a blessing.”

Genesis 12:2

“Priceless” September 14-21

Season of Prayer for State Missions

and Janie Chapman Offering.

Sweetwater’s Goal: $3,000.00

“As South Carolina Baptists, may we be an example to those in

our state. In a time when people are consumed by the things of

this world that often tell them they are not important and they do

not matter, may we show them that they are loved and that they

are deeply valued by God. May they know that they are indeed

Priceless!”

Men’s Prayer Breakfast!

Saturday, September 27th

8:00am in the Fellowship Hall

Inspirational Speaker: Jim Reece

STATE MISSION STUDY

Wednesday, September 24th

6:30pm in the Sanctuary

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“PASTOR PAUL’S PARAGRAPHS”

Dear Members and Friends of the Sweetwater Baptist Church:

Blessings!! As fall approaches so does football season. Football is a team sport that requires coopera-

tion, support, and enthusiasm. In the same manner the church is a team working together for the Kingdom of

God. On September 1st we will begin a new church year. I want to personally say “thank you” to everyone

who has agreed to serve as a teacher, director, committee member, worker, and volunteer. Your service to the

Sweetwater Baptist Church and the Lord Jesus Christ is greatly appreciated. It is going to be an awesome

year!!

We love missions here at Sweetwater! September is traditionally the time of year that we focus on state

missions. Our Janie Chapman State Mission Offering goal this year is $3,000. This offering helps to sup-

port the work and ministry of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Our state mission study will be on

Wednesday evening, September 24th, in the sanctuary. Also, Dr. Jim Austin, the Executive-Director of the

South Carolina Baptist Convention, will be speaking in the morning worship services on September 28th.

We are blessed and fortunate to have him with us for this special service. Please, pray about what God would

have you to give towards the Janie Chapman offering this year to support the work of South Carolina Bap-

tists.

Speaking of missions, our Romanian Mission trip will be during the dates of November 3-13. The cost

of the trip is $1,895.00. If you are interested in going, please see me or Mrs. Linda Gillespie for more infor-

mation. Rev. Jesse Powers has asked our church to minister in Olt County, Romania this year. Oltenia

County (Province) is the poorest area in the entire country of Romania. We will be working with Raul Costea

of “Hope 4 The World.” His website is www.bisericasperanta.ro. The people there are in desperate need

of the gospel and barnyard animals. The animals allow them to continue to have a food supply even after our

team departs. Brother Costea’s program is called “A Fishing Rod and Not a Fish.” In this newsletter you

will find a form that gives more information concerning this important project. I want to challenge Sunday

School classes, families, and individuals to prayerfully consider purchasing an animal(s) to help the Romani-

an people. We will deliver the money to purchase these animals when we arrive in November. Thanks for

helping us to fill an ARK for the Romanian people.

Congratulations to Carl Boulware, Jim Crawford, Robert Ratcliff, and Jim Wilmoth who were elected

to serve as a deacon on August 20th. We are grateful for the willingness of these men to serve in this very im-

portant capacity. Please, remember to pray for your staff, deacons, leaders, and church family on a daily ba-

sis.

It is a joy and a privilege to serve you!!

With a Pastor’s Love,

Brother Paul Philippians 1:3

Happy Birthday! 9/1 — Eloise Montgomery

9/4 — Tyler Simpson

9/5 — Curt Barnes, Casey Newman

9/8 — Anna Costello, Millie Harling

9/9 — Sandy Sanders, Tyler Lyons, Gary Bell, Jennifer Skinner, Frank Maurer

9/10 — Debbie McClure

9/11 — Ronald Hadley

9/12 — Romie Stone, Neil Buchanan, David Shields, Michael Clark

9/13 — Todd Gillespie, Nancy Britt, Lesa Stone, Char-lie Bohanan

9/14 — Wil Sheridan, Hammond Prescott

9/15 — Murray Cook, James Williamson

9/16 — Donna Bolton

9/17 — Lynn Watson, Billy Todd, Brad Whitfield

9/18 — Jonathan Stephens, Emily Powell

9/19 — Madelyn Byars

9/21 — Wilbur Benenhaley, Eleazer Benenhaley, Clyde Jackson, Carl Boulware

9/22 — Terrill Lepard, Keith Horton, Robert Hetrick

9/23 — Paul Bunch, DJ Shearouse, Al Holliday, Lacon Ryan

9/24 — Robert Oliver, Vernon Johnson

9/25 — Creighton Roberts, Joe Whitt, Billy McBride, Charles Black, Dennis Farrer, Heather Johnson, Carrie Al-bion

9/26 — deTrevor Loper

9/27 — Joel Mathis, Jeffrey Steedley

9/28 — Richard Zahner

9/29 — Elaine King, Aurora Spangler, Caila Shepherd

9/30 — Tonya Gilbert, Mark Stewart, Bobby Thatcher

September Events September 1 — Office closed for Labor Day

September 2 — Norma Pate Group resumes, 6:30pm

September 3 — Neely Group resumes; Kids’ Night, 6:00pm

September 7 — Missions Committee Meeting, 4:30pm; AWANA resumes, 5:00pm; Evening con-cert by Sweetwater Quartet, 6:00pm

September 9 — Ladies’ Photography, 6:00pm (in Dickensons’ classroom)

September 10 — Music & Missions, 6:30pm

September 11 — Senior Adult day trip to Asheville

September 14 — Summer Music Project, 6:00pm

September 16 — Ladies’ Photography, 6:00pm; Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm

September 17 — Finance Committee Meeting, 7:15pm

September 19 — Joyous Seniors’ Luncheon, 11:45am; Sweetwater Jammin’, 7:00pm

September 24 — September Missions Night, 6:30pm

September 27 — Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8:00am

September 28 — Dr. Jim Austin, Special Guest Speaker, morning services

Page 4 September Schedules

SECURITY: September 7 September 14 September 21 September 28

8:30 AM Melvin Scales Robert Thompson John Morgan Danny Jernigan

11:00 AM Abbie Prince Earl Butler Roy Walker Frank Maurer

6:00 PM Rich Long Jon Majerus Royce Stephens Wayne Hutto

September 7

Denise Reed & Donna Lybrand

Crib: Heather Arnold & Clydie Blackwood Toddler: Linda Hutto & Paul Bunch

Terry & Sharon Mathis

September 14

Brittany Walden & Sunnie Cook

Crib: Norma Powell & Larry Scales Toddler: Katie Johnson & Ginny Pardue

Elizabeth McDaniel & Nancy Britt

September 21

Mary Carlton Hurt & Brittany Hurt

Crib: Helen Costello & Daughters Toddler: Kathy Branson & Libby Zahner

Cindy O’Driscoll & Kathy Crawford

September 28

Diane Thompson & Susie Robinson

Crib: Rachel Ayers & Cindy O’Driscoll Toddler: Eric & Tina Wiggins

Marvin & Doris Wheeler

NURSERY SCHEDULE

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

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

September 7 September 14 Abbie Prince

Rocky McKie Lee Leyda Danny Fincher Miller Butler

Gordon Ferguson Chic Morris Clayton Benenhaley Chuck Nail

Lee Hanks Jimmy Pardue Jeff Kervin Joe Whitt

Greg Lepard Terry Mathis Jon Majerus Robert Ratcliff

Chris Gillespie Tony Costello Billy Todd Johnny Albion

September 21 September 28

Mark Stewart Eric Wiggins Russell Eubanks Johnny Albion

Jerry Hawkins Roby Gillespie Bill Little Dean McDaniel

Mike Lybrand Jim Williams David McClain Jimmy Pardue

Phillip Dickert Lee Leyda John Morgan Terry Mathis

Kenneth Hughes Chic Morris Billy Cross Tony Costello

CMC Ministry

Delivery Schedule

September 18th

Shirley McBride &

Libby Zahner

“For the word of

the Lord is right;

and all his works

are done in truth.”

Psalm 33:4

Deacons on Call

September 7

David Harley

Abbie Prince

September 14

Keith Edwards

Steve Whisenant

September 21

Ronnie Berry

Jim Crawford

September 28

Melvin Scales

Robert Ratcliff

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WORSHIP SUMMIT

August 22-23 (Fri/Sat)

White Oak Conference Center

Training Tracks include: Wor-

ship Leaders, Worship Band,

Keyboard (Pianist/Organist)/

Orchestra/ Tech Track/ Creative

Ministries/ & Children’s Choirs.

All Music Ministry leadership

from any of these categories are

encouraged to attend. Please

call the Music Office @ Sweet-

water to say, “Yes, I’d love to

go!”

HANDBELLS

The Sweetwater

Handbell Choir’s

initial meeting is postponed. How-

ever, if you are interested in play-

ing, either as a new or returning

member, please contact Bro. Gary

at the church office ASAP! The

group would rehearse on Sunday

afternoons @ 5:00PM.

YOUTH CHOIR News

Upcoming in

September’s

newsletter.

(Deadline is based on the ho-

tel’s cancellation deadlines for

deposits & refunds). Mark

your calendars now and tell

your doctor that it is your

turn to go on vacation! If you

have decided in your mind

that you are going, please put

your name on the board TO-

DAY! It just takes $50 to hold

your place. This is a wonderful

opportunity for SC Senior

Adults. 700+ from churches

ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER 8-12

Springmaid Beach Resort &

Conference Center

Myrtle Beach, SC

Sign-up will close WED, Au-

gust 6TH @ the INFOR-

M A T I O N C E N T E R .

across our state will converge on

“Myrtle’s Beach” for this annual

retreat of renewal, fellowship,

and refreshment. Come and go

with us for our 1st trip to this

fabulous destination. I would

hate to cancel, then find out that

many of you were planning on

going, but just waiting till closer

to time to see how you were

“feelin’.” Call me @ 803.634.2994

with any of your questions or

concerns.

SENIOR ADULT Trips (SEPTEMBER)

Sweetwater Quartet

Concert

September 7th—6:00PM

An evening of “Favorites”

through the years. Make

plans now to come enjoy

some good harmony &

foot-tappin’.

Annual Summer Music

Project Night of Worship

“It’s About the Cross”

presented by the

Celebration Choir

September

14th—6:00PM

Don’t miss it

for the world!

Music Notes (Gary Powell)

UPCOMING MUSICAL DATES (Aug-Sept)

HOMECOMING ‘14

AUGUST 10

Old-Fashioned

Sangin’ and

Dinner-on-the-

Grounds

Y’all come now, ya hear!

And don’t forget the Fried

Pies!!!

TWELVE EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN OF THE BIBLE

The Norma Pate Group will resume their meetings on Tuesday, September 2nd,

at 6:30pm with a new Bible study by John MacArthur,

“Twelve Extraordinary Women of the Bible.”

Joyous Seniors…

Our covered-dish luncheon this month

will be on Friday, September 19th, beginning

at 11:45am. There is no charge, but bring

plenty of your favorite dishes.

Our covered-dish luncheons are open

to all senior adults age 55 and older. Join us

in the Family Life Center. Oh, and don’t for-

get to bring your smile!

Sweetwater Jammin’

Fun, fellowship, and food. That is

what you will get at Sweetwater Jammin’

on Friday, September 19th, at 7pm in

the Family Life Center. Bring finger

food and your friends, and prepare to be

blessed. Contact Elaine

King if you wish to par-

ticipate in the program.

Neely Mission Group Attention Sweetwater ladies! Our first Neely Mission Group meeting for the new

church year will be on Wednesday, September 3, at 10am in Alice Edward’s home (938 Cur-

rytowne Blvd, North Augusta). If you are a new church member, or have never been a part of

our group, this will be a great opportunity for you to join us!

NEW CHURCH TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES!

Next Sunday, September 7th, our new church phone directory will be available

for pick-up at the Information Center. One directory per family please. If you need an

additional directory, call the church office and we will be glad to help you.

If any information (name, phone number, address) has changed since the 2013

pictorial directory that we don’t already have, please call Lynn on Tuesday, Septem-

ber 2nd with the update. If you joined Sweetwater after the pictorial directory was

made, we already have your information unless you have made a very recent change.

If you are unsure, just call us at 803 279-2821 no later than September 2nd!

FOREIGN MISSION FIELDS FOR

THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER:

September 7 — South Africa

September 14 — Morocco

September 21 — Egypt

September 28 — Italy

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

September 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

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 3rd: Kick-off for Children’s programs,

including choir, AWANA, and missions

Sunday, September 7: AWANA begins at 5pm

Wednesday, September 10: M&M (Music & Missions) begins at 6:30pm

Trust God For a Miracle

Goal: $2,300,000

Total to Date: $660,658.52