Inside this issue:
Pastor’s Message 2
Events/Birthdays 3
January Schedules 4
Announcements 5
Contact Info &
Brittany’s Bits
6
NEWSLETTER
Dr. Paul Noe, Pastor
Rev. Brian Ayers, Associate Pastor & Minister of Youth
Mrs. Brittany Walden, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
January, 2015
Volume V, Issue I
January 15 Deadline
For all info to be included in
the February Newsletter.
“...I will bless
thee… And thou
shalt be
a blessing.”
Genesis 12:2
Trail to Adventure Conference
Saturday, February 7, 2015
8:00am to 4:30pm
Hosted by Gerry Caillouet
Radio Host of “God’s Great Outdoors”
$25.00
Brochures Available at the Information Center
XO Marriage Conference—February 13 & 14, 2015
Sweetwater Baptist Church Sanctuary
Cost is $15 Per Person & $30 Per Couple
(Early Bird Special Before January 9th: $10 Per Person & $20 Per Couple)
Register at MarriageToday.com
The Women’s Ministry of Sweetwater
has a few questions for you…
Would you like to enhance your marriage?
Would you like to start your marriage on the right track?
Would you like to make repairs to your marriage?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, or even hesitated at one of
them, then make plans today to join us February 13-14, 2015, for the XO Mar-
riage Conference Simulcast, featuring Jimmy & Karen Evans of Marriage Today.
Friday, February 13: 8pm to 10pm; Saturday, February 14: 9am to 12pm
Contact Shirley McBride For More Information
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“PASTOR PAUL’S PARAGRAPHS”
Dear Members and Friends of the Sweetwater Baptist Church:
I want to begin this newsletter article by saying “THANK YOU!” I write this article with a heart over-
flowing with gratitude and appreciation. First of all, on behalf of Bobbi, Alyss, Chandler, and myself, we
wish to say “thank you” for your many cards and expressions of love during the Christmas season. We truly
appreciate your tremendous generosity and thoughtfulness. Secondly, let me say “thank you” for your pray-
ers and support during the home going of my sweet daddy, Howard Noe. His unexpected death occurred on
December 7th. He received the greatest Christmas gift of all – HEAVEN! I am so happy for him that he has
been ultimately healed and is in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for your expressions of
love during our time of bereavement. A special “thanks” goes out to the many of you who made the long trip
to Rock Hill to be with us at the hospital, the funeral home, and the funeral. We are truly overwhelmed and
grateful for your kindness and concern. We are so blessed to serve such a loving and caring church family.
As we enter 2015 I am reminded of a great promise in Hebrews 13:5, “. . . I will never leave thee, nor
forsake thee.” This verse reminds us that no matter what we face in 2015 the Lord is always going to be with
us. There are several wonderful truths in this verse that should encourage us as we face the opportunities and
challenges of a brand new year.
First of all, there is the CERTAINTY of the Lord’s Presence. This verse gives us the assurance that God
will always be with us. He never leaves us! God is always with us through the third person of the Trinity –
the Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples in John 14:16, “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you anoth-
er Helper, to be with you forever.” ESV His presence is constant and sure.
Secondly, there is the COMFORT of the Lord’s Presence. Knowing that God is always with us should
give us great comfort. David said in Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” One of the titles used
for the Holy Spirit is “Comforter” (John 14:26 KJV). We can have sweet comfort in the abiding presence of
Almighty God.
Thirdly, there is the CONFIDENCE of the Lord’s Presence. The abiding presence of the Lord should give
us confidence no matter what we face in 2015. Psalm 118:8 reminds us, “It is better to trust in the Lord than
to put confidence in man.” There is a popular inspirational prayer that illustrates confidence in Almighty
God. It goes like this, “Lord, help me remember that nothing will happen today that we can't handle togeth-
er.” 2015 is going to be a great year because of the promise of God’s presence.
It is a Privilege and Joy to Serve You!
With a Pastor’s Love,
Brother Paul Philippians 1:3
Happy Birthday! 1/1 — Heather Widener
1/2 — Lee Hanks, Sherry Hawkins, Elizabeth Coulthurst
1/3 — Bill Montgomery, Sandy Nail, Michelle Smith, Mike Lybrand, Ron Wheatley
1/4 — Matthew Benenhaley, Meredith Taylor, Janice Jerni-gan, Brandi Schwarz
1/5 — Gary Bell, Jr., Peggy Spaulding
1/6 — Elizabeth McDaniel, Brent Valentine, Charlotte Munns, Allen Byrd
1/7 — David McClure, Patricia Bridges
1/8 — Gerald Messer
1/9 — Julie Little, Betty Raines
1/10 — Chris Wade
1/11 — Clinton Moore, Casey Meteraud
1/12 — Diane Pitman, Jayden Branson
1/13 — Hollie Gillespie
1/14 — Ryan Ratcliff, Kay Watson, Sandra Bell, Billy Payne, Roy Walker, Jodi Wade, Doris Gaillard
1/15 — Brenda Whiteaker, Bobbi Noe
1/16 — Briana Loehr, Matthew Robinson
1/17 — Ryan Gillespie, Iris Carter, Phillip Dickert, Audi Clemens
1/18 — Evangeline Schwarz, Jesse Blaxton
1/19 — Tillman Miller
1/20 — Dan Jernigan, Larry Campbell, Teresa Myers, Sally Hatfield, Gracyn Walden
1/22 — Lauren Hadden
1/23 — Lilly Byers
1/24 — Charles Stewart
1/25 — Piper Cook, Madisyn Thatcher, Rocky McKie, Alison Ramsey, Helen Costello
1/26 — Jeanette Miller, Beverly Hadley, Greg Shouse
1/27 — Parker McCay, Nina Benenhaley
1/28 — Helen Scruggs
1/30 — Celia Valentine, Jerry Deese
1/31 — Dustin Loehr
January Events
January 1 — Church Office Closed
January 4 — New Discipleship Training Class, 4:45pm; AWANA resumes, 5:00pm
January 6 — Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm
January 7 — Neely Group, 10:00am
January 11 — Personnel Committee Meeting, 4:00pm
January 13 — Ladies’ Photography Special Event, 4:00pm
January 14 — Finance Committee Meets, 7:20pm
January 16 — Joyous Seniors’ Covered-Dish Luncheon, 11:45am
January 18 — Deacons’ Meeting
January 20 — Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm
January 23 — Sweetwater Jammin’, 7:00pm
January 24 — Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8:00am
January 25 — “Closer Walk” Men’s Ensemble from North Augusta First Baptist Church, 6:00pm
Page 4 January Schedules
SECURITY: January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25
8:30 AM John Lyons Jeff Kervin Jon Majerus Jerry Hawkins
11:00 AM Tony Costello Terry Mathis Miller Butler Ben Ferraro
6:00 PM Jim Reece Mike Mock Bill Little Tillman Miller
January 4
Denise Reed & Donna Lybrand
Crib: Helen Costello & Daughters Toddler: Debbie & Christina McClure
Cindy O’Driscoll & Kathy Crawford
January 11
Brittany Walden & Sunnie Cook
Crib: Rachel Ayers & Cindy O’Driscoll Toddler: Katie Johnson & Ginny Pardue
Gail Jones & Robin Lanham
January 18
Mary Carlton Hurt & Brittany Hurt
Crib: Toni Steedley & Renee Stewart Toddler: Kathy Branson & Libby Zahner
Theresa Todd & Peggy Whitt
January 25
Diane Thompson & Susie Robinson
Crib: Mary Dickenson & Madison Ayers Toddler: Eric & Tina Wiggins
Barbara Schmidt & Linda Black
NURSERY SCHEDULE
8:30 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
8:30 AM 11:00 AM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM
January 4 January 11
Chris Gillespie Robert Ratcliff Billy Todd Johnny Albion
Danny Fincher Steve Whisenant Mark Stewart Chic Morris
Clayton Benenhaley Eric Wiggins Jerry Hawkins Jimmy Pardue
Jeff Kervin Roby Gillespie Mike Lybrand Terry Mathis
Jon Majerus Jim Williams Phillip Dickert Tony Costello
January 18 January 25
Ronnie Berry Abbie Prince John Morgan Dean McDaniel
Russell Eubanks Miller Butler Billy Cross Steve Whisenant
Wil Mundy Chuck Nail Kenneth Hughes Eric Wiggins
Bill Little Joe Whitt Tillman Miller Roby Gillespie
David McClain Robert Ratcliff Robert Thompson Chic Morris
CMC Ministry
Delivery Schedule
January 15
Carl &
Barbara Schmidt
“For the word of
the Lord is right;
and all his works
are done in truth.”
Psalm 33:4
Deacons on Call
January 4
Carl Boulware
Chris McBride
January 11
David Harley
Abbie Prince
January 18
Keith Edwards
Steve Whisenant
January 25
Ronnie Berry
Jim Crawford
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Special prayer request! Please continue to pray for our Minister of Music Search Team
as they seek the person that God has chosen to serve us as our next
Minister of Music!
Joyous Seniors… Join us on Friday, January 16th at 11:45am in the Family Life Center for anoth-
er fabulous covered-dish luncheon! The meat will be furnished, so bring plenty of
your favorite side dishes & desserts.
Our special guest this month has a unique talent as a chalk art artist. You will
not want to miss this! Bring a covered-dish, a smile, and a friend. We’ll see you there!
AND...
Sweetwater Jammin’ Is Back!
Friday, January 23rd, at 7pm in the Family Life Center.
Bring your talent, your friends, and your favorite finger foods.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
Sunday, January 11, 4:00pm in Room A-208
“Closer Walk” Men’s Ensemble of
North Augusta First Baptist Church
In Concert at Sweetwater Baptist Church
Sunday, January 25th, at 6pm in the Sanctuary.
Come Enjoy This Special Evening of Music!
FOREIGN MISSION FIELDS FOR
THE MONTH OF JANUARY
January 4 — Denmark
January 11 — South Korea
January 18 — Dominican Republic
January 25 — Indonesia
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
January 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
Sunday, January 4th—AWANA Begins Again at 5pm
Wednesday, January 7th—M&M Begins Again at 6:30pm
Trust God For a Miracle
Goal: $2,300,000
Total to Date: $692,093.68