Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message 2

Events/Birthdays 3

November 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

November, 2014

Volume IV, Issue XI

November 15 Deadline

For all info to be included in

the December Newsletter.

“...I will bless

thee… And thou

shalt be

a blessing.”

Genesis 12:2

Creation Seminar with Steve Levinson, Speaker

Sunday, November 16th, Morning & Evening Services

The 2015 Proposed Financial Budget!!

There will be a Special Called Business Meeting for the purpose of discussing the 2015 proposed Financial Budget on Wednesday, No-vember 19th, at 6:30pm. The Church-wide vote on the 2015 proposed Financial Budget will be on Sunday, November 23rd.

REMINDER!

The Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

are due by Sunday, November 2nd!

Jayelynn Beasley Medical/Expense Fund

A medical/expense fund has been established for little Jayelynn

Beasley at First Citizens Bank. Jayelynn is currently being treated for a

brain tumor at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis. Deposit slips are available on

the communion table for your convenience. Please pray for Jayelynn and her

family during this difficult time.

Fifth Sunday Food Drive on Sunday, November 30th!

Please bring non-perishable food items, cleaning products, and toiletries

to help stock Sweetwater’s Benevolence Food Pantry. Marked bins will be locat-

ed near the Information Center and in the Fellowship Hall on the 30th for your

donated items.

Suggestions include pasta, pasta sauce, canned meats, vegetables &

fruits, dried beans, rice, cereal, oatmeal, grits, Bisquick-type mix, pancake mix,

syrup, peanut butter, dish detergent, bleach, toothpaste, soap, & shampoo. We

appreciate your generosity!

Page 2

“PASTOR PAUL’S PARAGRAPHS”

Dear Members and Friends of the Sweetwater Baptist Church:

Blessings!! I would like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to all of you who have purchased

farm animals and made financial contributions towards the Romania Mission Trip. Hundreds of people will

be assisted as a result of your investment. Please, pray for the Mission Team as they will be in Romania dur-

ing the dates of November 3 – 13. Team members include Kathy Ferguson, Linda Gillespie, Roby Gillespie,

Mike Mock, Matt Robinson, Barbara Schmidt, Peggy Williamson, and Pastor Paul. Pray for the team to have

safe travel, good health, physical stamina, and fruit for their labor. Thank you Sweetwater for being such a

mission minded church.

Steve Levinson, Creationist Speaker, will be leading a Creation Seminar at Sweetwater on November

16th. He will be speaking in both the morning and evening services. Please, pray for Brother Steve as he pre-

pares to be with us. This is going to be a special opportunity to learn more about how God created the uni-

verse. Please, encourage your family and friends to be a part of this awesome and interesting study on the

origins of the earth and mankind.

Please, continue to pray for your Minister of Music Search Team. They are currently receiving re-

sumes for the position and will begin the review process soon. Pray that God will give them wisdom and sen-

sitivity to the Holy Spirit as they strive to determine the person that God has chosen to be our next worship

leader. Team members include John Dickenson (Chairperson), Michael Clark, Kathy Ferguson, Robert Gil-

lespie, Nikki Mock, Coni Samson, and Pastor Paul. A special “thanks” goes out to John Dickenson and

Robert Gillespie for leading our music in the interim.

We are living in an ungrateful world. One of the most neglected holidays is Thanksgiving. It seems like

our society pushes Thanksgiving to the side in order to prepare for the commercial aspects of Christmas.

President Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863 a time of reflection and

rejoicing. Everyday should be Thanksgiving for the Christian. There is always something to be grateful for.

Thanksgiving is an attitude of the heart. Colossians 3:15 declares, “And let the peace of God rule in your

hearts, to that which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” I am reminded of the following po-

em.

“He who thanks but with the lips

Thanks but in part;

The full, the true Thanksgiving

Comes from the heart.”

J.A. Shedd

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving season with your family and friends. It is a joy and a privi-

lege to serve you!!

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

With a Pastor’s Love,

Brother Paul Philippians 1:3

Happy Birthday! 11/1 — Amanda Biddlecome, Mark Spangler

11/2 — Dakota Vincent, Charlotte Crawford, Steve McCay

11/3 — Leigh Ryan, John Smith, Clydie Blackwood, Charles Wallace

11/4 — Kevin Byers, Daniele Wagher, Ralph Hay-wood

11/5 — Sara Morris

11/6 — Robert Gillespie, Chris McBride, Sharon Mathis

11/7 — Cory Bohanan

11/8 — Matt Robinson, Raelynn Meteraud, Elijah Byers, Cindy Stephens

11/9 — Carl Schmidt

11/10 — Bill Little

11/12 — Lois Morgan, Peggy Whitt, Russell Britt

11/13 — Carson Jones, Jearrie Johnson

11/15 — Robyn McCay, Elsie Black, JoAn Smith

11/16 — Margaret Long, Laurie Boulware

11/18 — Caitlyn Jernigan, Tiffany Young, Allen Payne

11/19 — Beverly Reece, Milton Rodgers, Carrington Rob-erts, Brittany Walden, Trevor Brown

11/20 — Benjy Edwards, Missy Ferraro

11/21 — Keith Ebetino

11/23 — Nicklaus Godwin, Rab Black, Mary Payne, Peggy Story

11/24 — William Curl

11/26 — Ben McClain, Chad Simmons, Beverly Wikander

11/27 — Susan Holley

11/28 — Tannor Byrd, Jane Ayers

11/29 — Mary Carlton Hurt

11/30 — Ralph Thompson, Mike Stone

November Events November 2 — Minister of Music Search Team Meeting, 4pm; Lord’s Supper, 6pm

November 3-13 — Romanian Mission Trip

November 3 — Neely Group, 10am (note date change)

November 4 — Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm

November 12 — Finance Committee Meeting, 7:20pm

November 15 — Senior Adult Day Trip to Ft. Mill, SC

November 16 — Steve Levinson, Creation Seminar, AM & PM Services

November 18 — Ladies’ Photography, 6pm; Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm

November 19 — Special Called Business Meeting, 6:30pm

November 21 — Joyous Seniors’ Luncheon, 11:45am

November 22 — Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8am

November 23 — Church-wide Vote on the 2015 Proposed Financial Budget

November 27 — Office Closed

November 28 — Office Closed

Page 4 November Schedules

SECURITY: November 2 November 9 November 16 November 23 November 30

8:30 AM David Harley Rod Ingle Terrill Lepard Phillip Dickert Rich Long

11:00 AM Miller Butler Ben Ferraro Mark Spangler Joe Whitt Roy Walker

6:00 PM Terrill Lepard Matt Robinson Russell Eubanks Dean McDaniel Chic Morris

November 2

Denise Reed & Dona Lybrand

Crib: Heather Arnold & Clydie Blackwood Toddler: Debbie & Christina McClure

Terry & Sharon Mathis

November 9

Brittany Walden & Sunnie Cook

Crib: Patsy Walker & Larry Scales Toddler: Gail Jones, Ann Hall, & Paul Bunch

Elizabeth McDaniel & Nancy Britt

November 16

Mary Carlton Hurt & Brittany Hurt

Crib: Helen Costello & Daughters Toddler: Katie Johnson & Ginny Pardue

Cindy O’Driscoll & Kathy Crawford

November 23

Diane Thompson & Susie Robinson

Crib: Rachel Ayers & Cindy O’Driscoll Toddler: Kathy Branson & Libby Zahner

Susan Shealy & Robin Lanham

November 30

Benay Byers & Julie Little

Crib: Toni Steedley & Renee Stewart Toddler: Eric & Tina Wiggins

Theresa Todd & Peggy Whitt

NURSERY SCHEDULE

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

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

November 2 November 9

Phillip Dickert Robert Ratcliff John Morgan Lee Leyda

Russell Eubanks Steve Whisenant Kenneth Hughes Chic Morris

Wil Mundy Eric Wiggins Tillman Miller Jimmy Pardue

Bill Little Roby Gillespie Robert Thompson Terry Mathis

David McClain Jim Williams Jim Reece Tony Costello

November 16 November 23

David Harley Abbie Prince Lee Hanks Johnny Albion

Rod Ingle Miller Butler Greg Lepard Dean McDaniel

Rocky McKie Chuck Nail Chris Gillespie Steve Whisenant

Gordon Ferguson Joe Whitt Danny Fincher Eric Wiggins

Melvin Scales Robert Ratcliff Clayton Benenhaley Roby Gillespie

November 30

Jeff Kervin Jim Williams

Jon Majerus Lee Leyda

Billy Todd Chic Morris

Mark Stewart Jimmy Pardue

Jerry Hawkins Terry Mathis

CMC Ministry

Delivery Schedule

November 20th

Jim &

Shirley Wilmoth

“For the word of

the Lord is right;

and all his works

are done in truth.”

Psalm 33:4

Deacons on Call

November 2

Ronnie Berry

Jim Crawford

November 9

Melvin Scales

Robert Ratcliff

November 16

Jim Wilmoth

Bill Little

November 23

Carl Boulware

Chris McBride

November 30

David Harley

Abbie Prince

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Joyous Seniors…

Our covered-dish luncheon this month will be on

Friday, November 21st, beginning at 11:45am. Turkey and

dressing will be provided, so just bring plenty of your fa-

vorite vegetables & desserts! Bring a smile and a friend,

and we’ll see you there!

2015 Calendars Available!

The 2015 Sacred Calendars from Posey Funeral Home are available at

the Information Center and in the foyer. Please feel free to pick one up for your home.

COMING NEXT MONTH!

SWEETWATER’S WIDOW & WIDOWERS’ BANQUET

Saturday, December 13th

Special Guests: Darrell & Dawn Ritchie in Concert

You May R.S.V.P. by Calling the Church Office (279-2821).

Youth Christmas Party! Saturday, December 6

We Will Meet at the Raiford’s Cottage

4pm to 8pm

Please bring a $5 gift (NOT a gag gift)

that would be suitable for either a guy or a girl.

More Information Will Be

Available in the CAGE! Make Plans Now!

Come join us as we invite Dr. Livingstone (Steve Levinson), Creation Illusionist, to reveal how an infinite God historically created the heavens and earth and courageously laid down his life for us! Steve performs many illusions to illustrate the message of Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confu-sion, Christ and the Cross.

Where: Sweetwater Baptist Church

When: November 16

8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 5:45 PM

FOREIGN MISSION FIELDS FOR

THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER:

November 2 — United States

November 9 — Zimbabwe

November 16 — Belgium

November 23 — Ukraine

November 30 — Trinidad & Tobago

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

November 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

RA/GA Walk-a-Thon

To Benefit the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

for International Missions

Saturday, November 15, 8:30am until noon

No Music & Missions (M&M) on

Wednesday, November 26.

Trust God For a Miracle

Goal: $2,300,000

Total to Date: $669,746.34