Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message 2

Events/Birthdays 3

October Schedules 4

Brian’s Briefs 5

Announcements 6

Music & Worship 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

October, 2013

Volume III, Issue X

October 15 Deadline

For all info to be included in

the November Newsletter.

“...I will bless

thee… And thou

shalt be

a blessing.”

Genesis 12:2

Edgefield Baptist Association Fall Meeting

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Providence Baptist Church, Johnston, SC

3:00pm

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Paul Noe

Aiken Baptist Association Fall Meeting

Sunday, October 29, 2013

Shiloh Baptist Church, Aiken, SC

Session One: 4:30pm

Session Two: 6:45pm

Joyous Seniors…

The guest for our October luncheon will be Tina Seldin Cash! Tina’s ca-

reer includes television news reporting and anchoring, writing & produc-

ing feature stories for Ted Turner’s WTBS in Atlanta, and singing profes-

sionally in stage shows and for civic & church groups. Join us on Friday,

October 18th, 11:45am in the Family Life Center to hear some of Tina’s

favorites, from Big Band Jazz, Country, and Gospel. Bring a smile, a

friend, and a covered dish.

P.S. Tina is Peggy Spaulding’s first cousin!!

ORDINATION SERVICE FOR ABBIE PRINCE

Sunday, October 6, 6pm, In the Sanctuary

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“PASTOR PAUL’S PARAGRAPHS”

Dear Members and Friends of Sweetwater Baptist Church:

The Momentum Conference that was held at Sweetwater last month (9/7-9/8) was awesome!

It was certainly an honor and a privilege to have Dr. Ken Hemphill with us. He is truly one of the

great statesmen of our Southern Baptist Convention. Thank you for your attendance and tremendous

support of this special weekend. A special word of “thanks” goes out to Brian Ayers for planning

and coordinating the event.

Also, the Summer Musical Project that our adult, youth, and children’s choirs shared with us on

Sunday evening, September 22nd was outstanding! It was a wonderful evening of worship and

praise! Thank you Gary Powell, choir members, instrumentalists, and technical crew members

for such an incredible evening!

As you know, we love missions here at Sweetwater. I would also like to say “thank you” to eve-

ryone who contributed to the Janie Chapman offering for state missions throughout the month of

September. Our goal was $2,000. We far exceeded this by receiving a total of $5,738.00. Thanks

Sweetwater for your overwhelming generosity and investment into the Kingdom of God.

Speaking of missions, the “Tater Toters” will be going back to Romania during the dates of

November 12 – 20th. The team consists of Linda Gillespie, Beverly Reece, Kathy Ferguson, Cindy

Stephens, and Deena Latargia. Please, be much in prayer for these ladies as they prepare for their

mission trip. Once more, they will be delivering food parcels, ministering in homes, speaking in

churches, sharing the gospel, and providing shoes, rice, and potatoes in villages. If you would like to

help purchase shoes, rice, potatoes, and staple food items, you may do so by placing your contribu-

tions in an envelope and marking it “Romanian Missions!”

October is going to be an extremely busy month here at Sweetwater! There are numerous spe-

cial events planned including the Day at the Barn (10/20), the Fall Festival (10/27), and the Associa-

tional Fall Meetings (Edgefield – 10/20 and Aiken – 10/29). Also our Senior Adults will be busy en-

joying a Day at Connie Maxwell (10/10) and the Celebrators’ Conference (10/28-10/31). Please,

consult your newsletter and NETMA for more details concerning all these and other activities

throughout the month of October.

Fall is such a beautiful time here in the CSRA. The leaves are turning colors, the air is crisp,

and football abounds. As you enjoy this beautiful season, let me remind you of Psalm 19:1 which

declares, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork.”

With a Pastor’s Love,

Brother Paul Philippians 1:3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

10/1 — Rahlyn Widener, Daly Jernigan

10/2 — Roby Gillespie

10/3 — Danny Jernigan, Lillie Mae Snyr, Elizabeth Britt, Ava Corbin

10/4 — Justin Farrer

10/5 — Shirley Hawkins, Eli Presnell

10/6 — John Smith, Blake Crawford

10/7 — Dick O’Driscoll, Dina Biddlecome, Doris Mes-ser

10/8 — Kathryn Bell, Melvin Bloodworth, Patsy Walk-er

10/9 — Jeff Kervin

10/10 — Elizabeth Holmes

10/11 — Gene Whitfield

10/13 — Gene Pyatt, Cindy O’Driscoll, Toni Steedley, Tamara Cannon

10/14 — Frankie Price, Hannah McClure, Randy Ran-dall, Judy Grubbs, Tricia Fincher, Desiree Zahner

10/16 — Earl Butler

10/17 — Joe Cone, Sandra Wannamaker, Forrest Whitfield, Hayden Horton

10/19 — Tina Wiggins, Luke Weathersbee, Bobby Hol-ley, Chris Gillespie

10/20 — Curt McBride, Claire Godwin, Norma Powell, Trent Kelly

10/21 — Kristen McBride, Ben Ferraro

10/22 — Mary Richardson

10/23 — Carol Albion

10/24 — Megan Costello, Chuck Nail, Russell Eubanks

10/25 — Linda Hutto

10/26 — Floyd Moore, Dee Brady, Jonathan Drew, Debbie Braswell

10/27 — Nikki Mock, Matthew McClure

10/30 — Kara Sanders

10/31 — Carson McEntire, Claude Baggett

October 1 — Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm

October 4-5 — RA “Camp Bohanan”

October 6 — Youth Choir Fiesta Party, 3pm; Ordination Service for Abbie Prince, 6pm

October 9 — Neely Group, 10am

October 10 — Senior Adult Trip to Connie Maxwell

October 13 — Deacons’ Meeting, 4pm

October 15 — Ladies’ Photography Group, 6pm; Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm

October 18 — Joyous Seniors’ Luncheon, 11:45am

October 20 — Edgefield Baptist Associational Fall Meeting, 3pm; Family Fun at The Barn with The Porter Family,

Starting at 5pm

October 26 — Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8am

October 27 — Preschool Praisers Sing, 11am; Personnel Committee Meeting, 4:30pm; Fall Festival, 5pm

October 28-31 — Senior Adult Trip to Sevierville, TN

Page 4 October Schedules

SECURITY: October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27

8:30 AM Jim Reece Steve Byrd Romie Stone Wilbur Benenhaley

11:00 AM Russell Eubanks Chic Morris Jimmy Pardue Tony Costello

6:00 PM Ronnie Berry Robert Ratcliff No Service Terrill Lepard (Fall Festival)

October 6

Denise Reed & Madison Ayers

Crib: Katie Johnson & Ginny Pardue Toddler: D. & K. Rodgers, P. Bunch

Rachel Ayers & Robin Lanham

October 13

Brittany Walden & Sunnie Cook

Crib: Patsy Walker & Helen Butler Toddler: Sherry Byers & Carrie Albion

Elizabeth McDaniel & Madison Ayers

October 20

Mary Carlton Hurt & Brittany Hurt

Crib: Wanda Holley & Madison Ayers Toddler: Linda Hutto & Tonya Gilbert

No Nursery

October 27

Rene & Madge Garcia

Crib: Norma & Bethany Powell Toddler: Gail Jones & Betty Jo Ivy

No Nursery

NURSERY SCHEDULE

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

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

October 6 October 13

Rod Ingle Terry Mathis Greg Lepard Eric Wiggins

Rocky McKie Tony Costello Scott Sherman Roby Gillespie

Gordon Ferguson Miller Butler Chris Gillespie Johnny Albion

Melvin Scales Greg Waugh Danny Fincher Jim Williams

Lee Hanks Robert Ratcliff Clayton Benenhaley Russell Eubanks

October 20 October 27

Jeff Kervin Chic Morris Bill Little Dean McDaniel

Jon Majerus Terry Mathis David McClain Johnny Albion

Billy Todd Tony Costello John Morgan Miller Butler

Mark Stewart Abbie Prince Billy Cross Greg Waugh

Jerry Hawkins Chuck Nail Kenneth Hughes Robert Ratcliff

CMC Ministry

Delivery Schedule

October 21

Terry &

Sharon Mathis

“For the word of

the Lord is right;

and all his works

are done in truth.”

Psalm 33:4

Deacons on Call

October 6

David Harley

Abbie Prince

October 13

Keith Edwards

Steve Whisenant

October 20

Ronnie Berry

Al Branson

October 27

Melvin Scales

Bill McBride

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Two Special

Evening Events!!

Sunday, October 20

Dr. John and Mrs. Doris Jean Williams have once again graciously of-

fered their farm to Sweetwater members & guests for our annual Day at The

Barn! Enjoy a delicious meal of BBQ and Brunswick Stew served at 6pm, but

come a bit early to fellowship with friends.

The Porter Family will provide an evening concert after supper. Bring

the whole family and invite your neighbors! The Williams’

farm is located at 385 Sweetwater Road.

Bring a jacket or sweater—you will be outdoors!

Bring a lawn chair if possible!

Sunday, October 27

Sweetwater’s annual Fall Festival is a chuch-wide com-

munity outreach event. There will be plenty of food and fun,

but more importantly, we have the opportunity to bring the

gospel to unchurched children and their parents. Please

check the bulletin board on the wall outside the Choir Room

if you can help, or contact Brittany Walden if you need more

information about this awesome event.

5th Quarter Lock-in at Adventure Crossing

November 8-9 Drop off: Friday, November 8th, 11pm at Sweetwater Baptist Church

Pick-up: Saturday, November 9th, between 7am & 8am at Sweetwater Baptist Church

Cost: $20 (Must sign up & pay by Sunday, October 20th

Cost Includes: Dinner, Breakfast, Unlimited Drinks, Go-Carts,

Laser Tag, Rides, & Mini Golf

Call Brian if you have any questions (279-2821 or 341-1110)

Sign-up Sheet and More Information Available in the CAGE.

Sweetwater’s Goal: 300 Boxes

We will be collecting throughout Oc-

tober. Boxes and brochures

are ready for pick-up now!

God Bless You!

Holy land trip, april 3—12, 2014

Brochures Available at the Information Center

Brian’s B

riefs

ALL YOUTH!!

See Pastor Paul for Details

Second Information Meeting Coming in November!!

*YOUTH CHOIR KICK*YOUTH CHOIR KICK--OFF OFF

FIESTA PARTY FIESTA PARTY

Sunday, Oct. 6, 2:30Sunday, Oct. 6, 2:30--5PM 5PM

@ 10 Woodspring Ct. @ 10 Woodspring Ct.

Please RSVP with Mr. G Please RSVP with Mr. G

(803.634.2994)(803.634.2994)

ADULT CHOIR CHRISTMAS ADULT CHOIR CHRISTMAS

NEW YORK NEW YORK --STYLE STYLE

PIZZA PARTYPIZZA PARTY

OCTOBER 12 (SAT) OCTOBER 12 (SAT)

6:00PM6:00PM--8:45PM8:45PM

Come join us for a Come join us for a

fun & festive evening of de-fun & festive evening of de-

licious food and delightful licious food and delightful

Christmas music! Any cur-Christmas music! Any cur-

rent members/spouses, plus rent members/spouses, plus

everyone interested in joining everyone interested in joining

the choir are invited. Dinner is the choir are invited. Dinner is

served at 6:00pm. We unveil served at 6:00pm. We unveil

the Christmas musical at the Christmas musical at

7:00pm. Dessert served at 7:00pm. Dessert served at

8:00pm. The event ends at 8:00pm. The event ends at

8:45pm.8:45pm. “Oh Come, “Oh Come,

Let Us Adore Let Us Adore

Him, Christ Him, Christ

the Lord!”the Lord!”

You will enjoy a wagon You will enjoy a wagon

ride around the campus, a boxed ride around the campus, a boxed

lunch, a visit to the farm and a lunch, a visit to the farm and a

wonderful time of worship with wonderful time of worship with

The Webbs & Dr. Don Wilton. The Webbs & Dr. Don Wilton.

The cost is $25 per person. The The cost is $25 per person. The

deadline for reservations has been deadline for reservations has been

extended. Call the office @ 279extended. Call the office @ 279--

2821 ASAP (As Soon As Possible) 2821 ASAP (As Soon As Possible)

to secure your place. to secure your place.

“A Day on the Farm for Sen-“A Day on the Farm for Sen-

ior Adults” @ Connie Maxwell ior Adults” @ Connie Maxwell

Children’s Home (Greenwood) Children’s Home (Greenwood)

OCTOBER 10thOCTOBER 10th

SENIOR ADULT News

THE PORTER FAMILY THE PORTER FAMILY

(Will / Betty / Shawn)(Will / Betty / Shawn)

A “cool” family fun October Sun-A “cool” family fun October Sun-

day night @ The Williams’ Farm, day night @ The Williams’ Farm,

featuring a FREE delicious meal, featuring a FREE delicious meal,

along with a return appearance along with a return appearance

by my friends, special musical by my friends, special musical

guests: guests:

Mark your calendars NOW! It’s Mark your calendars NOW! It’s

one of the funnest events of the one of the funnest events of the

year! The location is “White Col-year! The location is “White Col-

umns Farm” 2 miles passed umns Farm” 2 miles passed

Sweetwater Church on the rightSweetwater Church on the right--

hand side (385 Sweetwater Rd). hand side (385 Sweetwater Rd).

Oh, don’t Oh, don’t

forget a lawn forget a lawn

chair and a jacket. chair and a jacket.

It usually turns off It usually turns off

cold.cold.

OCTOBER 20th OCTOBER 20th -- 6pm 6pm

“THE BARN” “THE BARN”

BBQ/BRUNSWICK BBQ/BRUNSWICK

STEW/ & A BARN TO STEW/ & A BARN TO

BOOT!BOOT!

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

UPCOMING MUSICAL DATES

CELEBRATORS ‘13

[OCTOBER 28-31]

Sevierville,

TN

Our Pre-Trip

Meeting is

scheduled for Wednesday,

October 23rd, @ 6:00pm in

the Choir Room.

Receive Trip Survival Kit

Q & A for all important

information

FOREIGN MISSION FIELDS FOR

THE MONTH OF OCTOBER:

October 6 — Italy

October 13 — Spain

October 20 — Barbados

October 27 — Canada

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

Big Fish Bubbles By: Mrs. Brittany

I can hardly believe that it’s already October. This year is flying by! All of our Children’s Ministries have begun and are off to a great start. This month brings many exciting events in our Children’s Ministries so please make sure you’re checking the Children’s Calendar and the bulletin for important dates that are coming up. One exciting date coming up is Sunday, October 27th, the date of our annual Fall Festival. You can sign-up to help with the festival by visiting the sign-up board located just outside of the adult choir room. We are going to make this year’s Fall Festival one of the greatest ones yet as we reach out to share the gospel with our community! You don’t want to miss out on this awesome ministry opportunity! God bless and enjoy all the beautiful blessings that October brings!

Web Site:

www.sweetwaterbc.org

MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

Saturday, October 26, 8am, Family Life Center

Inspirational Speaker: Dr. Jim Diehl

Goal: $2,300,000

Each Letter Represents $100,000

Total to date: $594,519.25

The Neely Group will meet on

Wednesday, October 9th at 10am in

the Fellowship Hall.

The Joyous Seniors’ Luncheon will

be Friday, October 18th, 11:45am, in

the Family Life Center.