Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message 2

Events/Birthdays 3

June Schedules 4

Announcements 5

Contact Info 6

NEWSLETTER

Dr. Paul Noe, Pastor

Rev. Brian Ayers, Associate Pastor & Minister of Youth

June, 2015

Volume VI, Issue X

June 15 Deadline

For all info to be included in

the July Newsletter.

“...I will bless

thee… And thou

shalt be

a blessing.”

Genesis 12:2

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and Minister of Music & Worship. He will begin his duties officially

on July 13th. Pray for Mark, Alyson, and little Noah as they relo-

cate from Gaffney to North Augusta this month.

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VBS Community Blitz!

Saturday, June 13th, 10:30am Until Noon

Meet in the Fellowship Hall

“Journey Off The Map”

Vacation Bible School

June 15-19

Promote, Pray, and Participate in VBS!

Deacons’ Meeting, 6/28, 3:45pm

(No Deacons’ Meeting on June 21st, due to Father’s Day)

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“PASTOR PAUL’S PARAGRAPHS”

Dear Members and Friends of the Sweetwater Baptist Church:

Blessings!! We are all still rejoicing over the awesome service we had on May 17th when Brother

Mark Abbott was called as our Associate Pastor and Minister of Music and Worship. There was such

a sweet and worshipful spirit in the service that day. Thank you for your overwhelming affirming vote for

him and his dear family. Mark will officially begin his duties with us on July 13th. Pray for him, Alyson,

and little Noah during this time of transition as they relocate from Gaffney to North Augusta.

Also, I would like to say a special “thank you” to the Minister of Music Search Team for the outstanding

job they did in securing Brother Mark. Committee members include John Dickenson, chairman; Coni San-

som, Robert Gillespie, Kathy Ferguson, Michael Clark, and Nikki Mock. As you have opportunity, please let

them know how much you appreciate their hard work and labor of love. We are also grateful for the out-

standing job that John Dickenson and Robert Gillespie have done in leading our choir and congregational

singing during this interim time. “Thank you” for your willingness to serve in this capacity.

One of my favorite times of the year is Vacation Bible School. This year’s VBS will be during the dates

of June 15-19. Our theme this year is “Journey Off the Map” based on Isaiah 30:21 which states, “And

your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or

when you turn to the left.” (ESV) Our boys and girls will learn how to obey the voice of God in this year’s

school. Pray that God will speak to the heart of every child that attends VBS at Sweetwater. A special

“thanks” goes out to Missy Ferraro for being our VBS Director this year and to the numerous individ-

uals who have volunteered to serve in this year’s school. Pray for Missy and the many workers as they minis-

ter to the children who will be participating each day. VBS is also one of the greatest evangelistic opportuni-

ties of the year for our church. Please, pray that God will use VBS to reach many boys and girls in our com-

munity with the gospel.

To help us get the word out concerning Vacation Bible School, there will be a VBS Blitz on Saturday

morning, June 13th, from 10:30 am until noon. We will divide up into teams and invite the children in our

community to attend this exciting event. I hope you will make plans to be with us for this important outreach

opportunity.

It is time for our Nominating Committee to begin their work of selecting officers, teachers, workers, and

leaders for the new church year (2015-2016). Please, pray for them as they discern God’s guidance in this

process. Enclosed you will find a survey form to help them in their work. Please, fill out the form and return

it to the “Surveys” box located in the Information Center. Thank you so very much for your time and help in

this matter.

Continue to pray for our Supreme Court Justices as they are scheduled to give a ruling rule on the legality

of same sex marriages and the constitutionality of state bans on such marriages this month. Pray for God’s

divine intervention in this matter. Regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, the biblical definition of

marriage is between a man (male) and a woman (female). The Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:31, “For

this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one

flesh.” (NIV)

It is a privilege and an honor to serve you!!

With a Pastor’s Love,

Brother Paul Philippians 1:3

Happy Birthday! 6/1 — Brian Ayers

6/2 — Ronnie Berry

6/3 — Teresa Garrison, Wil Mundy

6/4 — Robin Lanham, Mark O’Driscoll

6/7 — Megan Berry, Kinleigh Widener

6/8 — Heather Lyons

6/9 — Shirley Deese, Larry Smith, Madison Ayers

6/11 — Amy Clark

6/12 — Leonard Garvin, Joe Kirkland, Kellie Ar-nold

6/13 — Diane Mabe, Steve Byrd

6/14 — Jordan Lyons

6/16 — Tim Phillips, Cassidy Farrer, Blair Benen-haley, Rich Long

6/17 — Melvin Scales

6/19 — Danny Fincher, John Morgan

6/21 — Annelle Stone, Lynn McBride, Gavin Preston, Hannah Roberts

6/23 — Blaine Sanders, Warren Miller

6/24 — Lorrie Moxley, Kathleen Todd

6/25 — Jimmy Pardue, Wayne Raiford

6/26 — Ann Woodward

6/27 — Roy Head, Lynne Hanks

6/28 — Greg Lepard, John Dickenson, Sherry McKie, Judy Holmes, Susan Shouse

6/29 — Jamie Moss, Mary Redlund

6/30 — Alyssa Brady, Pete Robinson, Tim Benenha-ley, Jackie Duncan

June Events June 1 — Women’s Ministry Bible Study, 6:30pm

June 2 — Norma Pate Group, 6:30pm

June 8 — Monthly Visitation, 6:30pm; Women’s Ministry Bible Study, 6:30pm

June 13 — VBS Community Blitz, 10:30am

June 15 — Women’s Ministry Bible Study, 6:30pm

June 15-19 — Vacation Bible School, 8:30am

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

June 17 — Centershot (for kids), 6:30pm; Finance Committee Meeting, 7:20pm

June 20 — Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8:00am

June 20-22 — Youth Retreat (North Carolina)

June 22 — Women’s Ministry Bible Study, 6:30pm

June 24 — June Mission Study, 6:30pm; Centershot, 6:30pm

June 28 — Deacons’ Meeting, 3:45pm

June 29 — Women’s Ministry Bible Study, 6:30pm

Page 4 June Schedules

SECURITY: June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28

8:30 AM Rich Long Jim Reece Steve Byrd Romie Stone

11:00 AM Chic Morris Terry Mathis Miller Butler Ben Ferraro

6:00 PM Jim Reece Mike Mock Bill Little Tillman Miller

June 7

Leigh Ryan & Lesa Stone

Crib: Larry Scales & Kayley Smith Toddler: Debbie & Christina McClure

Terry & Sharon Mathis

June 14

Allen & Wendi Byrd

Crib: Rachel Ayers & Cindy O’Driscoll Toddler: Katie Johnson & Ginny Pardue

Elizabeth McDaniel & Nancy Britt

June 21

Denise Reed & Donna Lybrand

Crib: Toni Steedley & Renee Stewart Toddler: Libby Zahner & Aurora Spangler

Cindy O’Driscoll & Kathy Crawford

June 28

Linda Metz & Gail Jones

Crib: Madison Ayers & Mary Dickenson 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

June 7 June 14

Rocky McKie Abbie Prince Chris Gillespie Eric Wiggins

Gordon Ferguson Miller Butler Clayton Benenhaley Roby Gillespie

Melvin Scales Chuck Nail Jeff Kervin Johnny Albion

Lee Hanks Robert Ratcliff Jon Majerus Jim Williams

Greg Lepard Steve Whisenant Billy Todd Chic Morris

June 21 June 28

Mark Stewart Terry Mathis Russell Eubanks Dean McDaniel

Jerry Hawkins Chuck Nail Wil Mundy Abbie Prince

Mike Lybrand Robert Ratcliff Bill Little Miller Butler

Phillip Dickert Steve Whisenant David McClain Roby Gillespie

Ronnie Berry Eric Wiggins John Morgan Jim Williams

CMC Ministry

Delivery Schedule

June 18

Shirley McBride &

Jim Wilmoth

“For the word of

the Lord is right;

and all his works

are done in truth.”

Psalm 33:4

Deacons on Call

June 7

Melvin Scales

Bill Little

June 14

Jim Wilmoth

Chris McBride

June 21

Carl Boulware

Abbie Prince

June 28

David Harley

Steve Whisenant

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Men’s Prayer Breakfast Saturday, June 20th, 8:00am

Inspirational Speaker This Month: Dr. Crow Please Sign Up At The Information Center If You Can Attend!

SUMMER BIBLE STUDY

Sisters of Sweetwater, we invite you to join us on a six-

week journey of total spiritual transformation. This interac-

tive study will equip you to move beyond past hurts, bring

power into your present circumstances, and ignite a victori-

ous faith for your future.

Whatever season of life you may find yourself in, Named by

God will guide you into a more intimate and vibrant relation-

ship with Jesus Christ. As Kasey shares personal stories

from her heart and reveals what God’s Word really says

about you, you will find the freedom and spiritual vitality that

your heart is longing for.

This Bible Study will be held each Monday night at 6:30pm

in Coni Sansom’s Sunday School room beginning June 1st.

A sign-up sheet is available at the Information Center.

Workbooks are $6 each. We hope to see you there!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

“Journey Off the Map” June 15-19

A Sign-up Bulletin Board is Located

Outside of the Choir Room For Those Who Can Assist!

Join Us If You Can For

Sweetwater’s Monthly Visitation!

Monday, June 8, beginning at 6:30pm

Please Meet in Room A-201

FOREIGN MISSION FIELDS FOR

THE MONTH OF JUNE

June 7 — Lebanon

June 14 — Madagascar

June 21 — Mexico

June 28 — Nepal

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

CENTERSHOT!! For Children Who Have COMPLETED Grades 1-5

Begins Wednesday, June 17th

6:30pm

At the Pavilion

Teaching Children to Make Christ

the Target of Their Lives

Web Site:

www.sweetwaterbc.org

“For the word of the Lord is right;

and all his works are done in truth.” Psalm 33:4

Trust God For a Miracle

Goal: $2,300,000

Total to Date: $721,860.77