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	<description>A Church Where Anyone Can Come</description> 
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<title>Your Time-Starved Marriage - Wednesday Night LIFT</title>
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 &quot;Feeling overscheduled and underconnected? Les and Leslie Parrott help couples make every moment together count. Practical, accessible, and easy to use, Your Time-Starved Marriage shows you how to create a more vibrant and intimate relationship by identifying and maximizing the combination of your two unique time styles.&quot; Facilitated by Jimmie and Helen Hackworth</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:27:59  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Mormonism Unmasked - Wednesday Night LIFT</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=54</link>
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A provocative study on the history and inconsistencies of the Mormon Religion. Taught by Rex.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:27:39  MST</pubDate>
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<title>The Hurried Family - Wednesday Night LIFT</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=54</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=54&amp;article_id=357</guid>
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&quot;The increase of information, technology and contamination can cost us dearly&quot;, Kimmel says. &quot;Our sense of permanence, unity and peace is jeopardized by our hurried lifestyles.&quot; 

Is your frantic, hurried life driving you crazy? Take control and get back in the driver&#39;s seat as you embrace the remedy for a calm and healthy life. You&#39;ll be refreshed and refueled as you learn how to turn hurried into happy. 

In this age of crazy schedules, you can never have enough help and hope amidst the hurry. Don&#39;t miss out.                       

 Facilitated by the Haynes</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:27:39  MST</pubDate>
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<title>LIFT Kids Memory Verse - Wednesday Night LIFT</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=54</link>
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And may you have the power to understand, as all God&#39;s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. -  Ephesians 3:18

Come prepared to say this verse each week in the month of February so you can help your team earn some points!  Also, don&#39;t forget to bring your Bible with you!  </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:27:39  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Need a LIFT? - Home</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1</link>
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Click here for more information.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 Sep 2010 15:20:12  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Visit Our Facebook Page - Home</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1&amp;article_id=265</guid>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:21:31  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Get Ready For . . . - Home</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1&amp;article_id=354</guid>
<description>
 Contact the church office at (817) 293-4947 for more information.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:17:23  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Meeting Times - Home</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1&amp;article_id=183</guid>
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Southwest has two worship times on Sunday mornings: 9:30 am &amp; 11:00 am. We have an exciting children&#39;s worship time called Praiseville for kids age 4 through 5th grade that meets at 11:00 am. The current curriculum is the popular Hillsong Kids BIG series. Also, we have Bible classes at 9:30 am (all ages) &amp; 11:00 am (adult classes only) on Sunday mornings. We have started a new family ministry called LIFT that meets on Wednesday nights at 6:15 pm beginning July 7th. Our Students&#39; Ministry also meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 in the Filling Station upstairs in the multi-purpose building. In addition, Southwest has home groups that meet at various times during the week throughout the Fort Worth area - click here to find a group in your area. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:17:23  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Welcome to Southwest Online! - Home</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1&amp;article_id=71</guid>
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Whether you&#39;re &quot;on a mission&quot; or just surfing the web, we&#39;re glad you found us . . . so take a few minutes to find out what&#39;s going on here at Southwest Christian Church - a church where anyone can come. We look forward to you and yours finding your way from this page to our church family at 7101 Trail Lake Drive.

Click here to find out more about our beliefs and our mission. Also, you can click on the links at the upper left of this page to find out more about our ministries, upcoming events, and what&#39;s happening here at Southwest.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:17:23  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Upcoming Events - Upcoming Events</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=50</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=50&amp;article_id=207</guid>
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Celebration Honoring the Howards

Saturday, August 28th @ 6 pm 

at the church building

Everyone is invited to attend. The meal (for those who reserved tickets) will be served at 6 pm and the main program begins at 7 pm. Contact the church office for more information.

 

M&amp;M Kickoff Luncheon

Sunday, September 12th 

12:45 pm at Southwest

A Women&#39;s Ministry event for all women who are participating in the M&amp;M program. Contact Nina Carty for more information.

 

Help Build Hope 2010

September 17th-19th at Southwest

The Southwest Missions Ministry is planning another house-building project in cooperation with Crossroads Missions. For more information, see the display in the church foyer.

 

True Woman 2010 

October 14th - 16th

at the Fort Worth Convention Center

Special price: $109 each. Reserve online at http://www.truewoman.com/ using the group code of SWCC7101. Contact Nina Carty for more info.

 

Trunk R Treat

October 23rd @ 6:00 pm 

at the church building

An annual fall event sponsored by the Southwest Children&#39;s Ministry. More information will be forthcoming on this event.

 

Annual Men&#39;s Retreat

November 12th-13th (Fri-Sat)

at the Riverbend Retreat Center

An annual retreat to Glen Rose, TX sponsored by the Southwest Men&#39;s Ministry. Contact Ronnie Cross for more information.

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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:12:22  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Preacher's Pen - Preacher's Pen</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=5</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=5&amp;article_id=117</guid>
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By Rusty Howard, Senior Minister

Times being what they were - and his temperament being what it was - the Apostle Paul didn&#39;t stay put very long in any one place.  But somewhere along the line he learned an invaluable lesson:  &quot;Ministers come and go, but their ministries keep going.&quot;  You don&#39;t remember reading that in your Bible?  Maybe you&#39;re more familiar with the way Paul himself put it:  &quot;I planted, Apollos watered . . .&quot; (I Cor. 3:6)  A few verses further on, he makes the same point from a different perspective:  &quot;. . . I laid a foundation, and another is building on it.&quot;  Some things have changed since then, but that simple truth isn&#39;t one of them.  

And as the time approaches for one Sr. Minister to hand the reins to another, Southwest needs a firm grip on that timeless, unchanging truth.  Brandon will be taking up the task of watering what I planted just as I did after Jerry Jenkins&#39; ministry, who did the same in following Dale Lovelady, who - well, you get the idea.  When we called him two years ago, I saw in Brandon the gifts and the desire to do a great work here at Southwest. Still do.  There are incredible things ahead for Southwest. As he assembles a ministry team over the coming months I&#39;m confident that he&#39;ll choose wisely.  Our eldership shares that confidence.  What remains is the willingness of this fellowship to continue to prayerfully follow as Brandon leads. 

These 13+ years as your preacher, have been interesting ones, haven&#39;t they?  Over some seven hundred Sundays, we&#39;ve moved from 6000 Crowley Road, through three different schools and four and a half years of &quot;wilderness-wandering,&quot; to finally arrive at 7101 Trail Lake Drive.  It has been an incredible journey.  Along the way we&#39;ve remodeled one auditorium and relocated as we built another.  One year, our men built an office building and then, one weekend, our fellowship built a habitat-for-humanity house.  We&#39;ve seen senior elders like Ed Ambrister and Howard Robertson move into emeritus status as the Lord has raised up younger elders like Scott Wert and Jimmie Hackworth.  We&#39;ve rejoiced together at baptisms and laughed together at weddings and, yes, wept together at gravesides.   

But in this coming year, Lord willing, we&#39;ll be moving to Nashville - it&#39;s that grandparent thing.  And while Carol will be retiring, I won&#39;t.  As the Lord opens doors and gives opportunity, I anticipate continuing in the preaching ministry.  So keep us in your prayers in this regard.  There are a number of variables still in play as I pen this missive, so the exact date of our intended move is unknown.  What I do know is that the God who has been faithful, will continue to be.  And with that I wrap up this last (and rather lengthy) Preacher&#39;s Pen.

That verse I quoted from earlier?  There&#39;s more - &quot;. . . I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth.&quot;  Which is why, in future years, Carol and I will be eagerly listening for word of the work here in southwest Fort Worth, fully expecting to hear nothing but great things!  And I will remain 

Ever His &amp; Always Yours,



  

Rusty

Phil. 1:6</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:26:43  MST</pubDate>
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<title>New Study starting August 18th - Women's Bible Study</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=53</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=53&amp;article_id=353</guid>
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Women&#39;s Bible Study - Two Times!

Starting Wednesday, August 18th.

10:00 a.m. in Main Building - Childcare provided

6:45 p.m. in Garage Classroom - Childcare when LIFT is meeting

We will be studying Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed by Kay Arthur, Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer. The workbooks will be available at the bible study for purchase.

For more information, contact the church office at (817) 293-4947</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:26:39  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Upcoming Events - Women's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40&amp;article_id=320</guid>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:56:05  MST</pubDate>
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<title>The Southwest Spirit - Monthly Newsletter</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=58</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=58&amp;article_id=350</guid>
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Use the link below to access the current edition of the monthly newsletter:April 2010</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:10:28  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Care Ministry - Care Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=29</link>
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&quot;Carry each others burdens. In this way you will fulfill the law of Christ&quot; 
--Galations 6:2

The purpose of our care ministry is to meet the needs of our church members who are ill, grieving or shut in. We also serve the community through our support of Christian Community Assistance, which provides food and clothing for those in need.

Our mission is to be known as a loving, caring church that not only meets spiritual needs, but also takes care of the body and the heart Donna Dodgen</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Apr 2010 08:42:48  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Students' Ministry - Students' Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=47</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=47&amp;article_id=165</guid>
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Click on this link  

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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:07:20  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Men's Ministry - Men's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=35</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=35&amp;article_id=122</guid>
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The Word of God declares, &quot;As long as iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another&quot; (Proverbs 27:17, The Bible) 

 Our Purpose is to sharpen one another in living the life that God our Father has planned for us through faith in Jesus Christ and in the power of The Holy Spirit.

As iron sharpens iron, we sharpen one another through weekly men&#39;s fellowship and annual retreats where we learn His way so that we can fulfill His purpose in our lives: to serve the body of Christ and to see that men come to know and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We look at our lives through the lens of God&#39;s Word. We have fun challenging our comfort zones. We honor those who leads us. We share our life stories. We openly discuss the challenges of life. We pray for His goodness and mercy to follow us all the days of our lives.

Hear The Word of The Lord, Men of God:

Joshua 1:9; Romans 1:16; Matthew 28:19; ITimothy 6:12; Eph. 6:10-13

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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:38:38  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Programs and Ministries - Women's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40&amp;article_id=321</guid>
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Weekly Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.(click here for more information)M&amp;M Program
September through May
This is a ministry for women of all ages based on Titus 2:3-5. It is a ministry that intentionally develops friendships among women of different generations. Women invest in the lives of each other through encouragement, guidance, listening, laughing and loving. The goal is to form strong and lasting relationships that are a source of support, growth and strength.Threads of Love
Threads of Love is an outreach sewing ministry that strives to provide for some of the physical needs of tiny infants, while showing God&#39;s love to the babies&#39; parents and families. </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 8 Jan 2010 09:02:05  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Wednesday Night LIFT - Wednesday Night LIFT</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=54</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=54&amp;article_id=236</guid>
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Wednesday Night is LIFT Night! LIFT spelled out is Learning in Fellowship Together, 
and that is exactly what we intend to do 
each Wednesday night starting January 6th.We will have food, fellowship, motivating family-focused lessons, and discussion times geared toward your specific needs in order to build relationships and bring the lessons home!For more information, e-mail Brandon Groome or contact the church office at (817) 293-4947.


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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:18:41  MST</pubDate>
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<title>We're on Facebook! - Women's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40&amp;article_id=332</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 15:26:26  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Women's Ministry Survey - Women's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40&amp;article_id=283</guid>
<description>
Click here to download and complete the survey.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:11:23  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Contact Information - Women's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40&amp;article_id=67</guid>
<description>
Contact by Email</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:11:23  MST</pubDate>
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<title>______________________________ - Contact Us</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=42</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=42&amp;article_id=184</guid>
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Gincy Hartin
Associate Minister of Administration 
Contact by E-mail</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:29:33  MST</pubDate>
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<title>______________________________ - Contact Us</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=42</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=42&amp;article_id=194</guid>
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Brandon Groome
Associate Minister of Family Life
Contact By E-mail</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:28:49  MST</pubDate>
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<title>______________________________ - Contact Us</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=42</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=42&amp;article_id=187</guid>
<description>
Rusty Howard
Senior Minister 
Contact by E-mail</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:28:26  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Women's Ministry - Women's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=40&amp;article_id=138</guid>
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MISSION: The women&#39;s ministry of Southwest Christian Church inspires women to seek God&#39;s Kingdom and righteousness first. We encourage daily Bible study, intimate discipling relationships, and ceaseless prayer.

Evidence that we are succeeding in our mission include:
Joy-filled livesObedience to God&#39;s commandsService to church and communitySeeking to reach out to the lostVulnerability in personal relationships with other women

In His Love,
Nina Carty</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:10:46  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Family Life Ministry - Family Life Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=52</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=52&amp;article_id=214</guid>
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And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. - Deuteronomy 6:6-7 

The goal of the Family Life Ministry at Southwest is not merely to build another program but to build life through families! We are convinced that every person who walks through our doors has the same basic desire; to have a better more fulfilling life for themselves and especially for their families. As much as we all want that we also realize that families with children in their homes are under a tremendous amount of stress. Our desire is to help ease those burden by equipping, training, and encouraging young families who are fighting on the front lines of this culture&#39;s battleground! 

The Family Life Ministry at Southwest is seeking to gear everything we do, every class we teach and every program we initiate, toward enriching and emboldening our members to live, walk, and talk their faith at home because we truly believe what Deuteronomy 6 says - we are not victorious until we win our families!

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<pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:51:40  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Mission Statement - About Southwest</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=2</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=2&amp;article_id=188</guid>
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Our mission is to deepen community inside our church and serve the community outside our church by loving God, reaching people, sharing lives, serving others and following Jesus.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:34:10  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Adult Ministry - Adult Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=38</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=38&amp;article_id=28</guid>
<description>


&quot;Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.&quot; -- Matthew 5:1 

Our Adult Ministry exists to encourage, involve, and provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to an important segment of Christ&#39;s body, the adult members. It also exists to reach out in like manner to the adult population in the community.


Catherine Stanley</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:30:21  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Children's Ministry - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=28</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=28&amp;article_id=123</guid>
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&quot;Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them &quot;Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kindgom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.&quot; And He took them up in HIs arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.&quot;
--Mark 10:13-16

Our children&#39;s ministry is called Praiseville and includes Sunday morning Bible School classes, a special children&#39;s worship service and other special activities. We have programs for children of all ages. Our objective is to equip the children with the stories, truth and miracles of the Word so that they may come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and make Him known to others.

We teach through activities that are fun, educational, and appropriate in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. We partner with parents in teaching the children about the wonders of being a Christian and growing up in God&#39;s kingdom. Also, we teach the children how to use and apply the Bible in their daily lives.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:42  MST</pubDate>
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<title>PBTI e-Newsletter - August 2009 - PBTI Newsletter</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=56</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=56&amp;article_id=309</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:19:53  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Southwest 101 - Southwest Seminars</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=55</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=55&amp;article_id=288</guid>
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First Sunday of every month9:00 - 10:15 am in the office classroomThis is a class for anyone who wants to learn more about Southwest Christian Church. Childcare will be provided. For more information, contact the church office at office@swcchurch.org.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:34:17  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Information - Contact Us</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=42</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=42&amp;article_id=51</guid>
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Office Address 
7101 Trail Lake Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76133   Map / Directions


Phone 
(817) 293-4947

Fax 
(817) 292-2741

E-mail
office@swcchurch.org 

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<title>Subscribing to our Sermon Podcasts via iTunes - Sermons Online</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=48</link>
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You don&#39;t need an iPod and iTunes is free!  If you don&#39;t already have iTunes, you can get it here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

After you have downloaded and installed the iTunes program, select &quot;Run&quot;.

Click on Advanced and then Subscribe to Podcast... 

Enter http://www.sermonplayer.com/c/swcchurch/rss/# in the URL window

Click on OK.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:59:57  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Sermons Online - Sermons Online</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:51:36  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Missionaries - Missions Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=36</link>
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Windward Islands School of Evangelism (W.I.S.E.)

Pioneer Bible Translators (Steve and Rhonda Hayward) 
http://www.pioneerbible.org/

Dustin &amp; Karilyn Mullinex (Ukraine)

Christian Community Assistance

Tanglewood Christian Camp
http://www.homestead.com/twccamp/

Dallas Christian College
http://www.dallas.edu/

Ozark Christian College
http://www.occ.edu/

Good News Productions, International
http://www.gnpi.org/

Nexus

http://www.nexus.us/</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:12:12  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Ministries - Our Ministries</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=27</link>
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Just before Jesus was crucified, he met with his closest disciples in an upstairs room to have a very special meal. It was during this time that Jesus instituted the Lord&#39;s Supper and we usually remember this time for that very reason.

But something else took place that was also very important. In John 13, we read the following:
&quot;Jesus ... rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples&#39; feet, and to wipe them with the towel ...&quot;

Imagine what must have been going through the disciples&#39; minds. Here was the Son of God, doing something so menial as washing their feet. Jesus went on to answer these questions later in the chapter. He said &quot;For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.&quot; 

Jesus set the example for us by serving others. And he told us that we should do the same. At Southwest, we believe that every Christian should be actively involved in serving others in one of our ministries. 

We have 16 different ministries that offer a wide variety of opportunities to serve. God has given different talents, gifts and abilities to every Christian, so everyone can do something. That&#39;s why Jesus (Matthew 23:11) tells us, &quot;The greatest among you shall be your servant.&quot;</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:59:32  MST</pubDate>
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<title>______________________________ - Home Groups Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=45</link>
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&quot;They devoted themselves to the apostles&#39; teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.  Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.&quot; - Acts 2:42,46-47 

The Home Groups Ministry exists to help foster and facilitate the type of community within our church like that described about the first century church in the book of Acts. We encourage authentic community building at Southwest by plugging people into small groups where we can share our lives with each other.  

&quot;The key to church health is that a church must grow larger and smaller at the same time&quot; - Rick Warren

If you&#39;re looking for a place where you can get to know other people and have others care about you, you will find that in our home groups.  Besides just getting together once a week for Bible study and fellowship, members of our home groups enjoy rich relationships with others that goes well beyond just casual Sunday morning acquaintances.  

&quot;The development of meaningful relationships where every member carries a significant sense of belonging is central to what it means to be the church.&quot; - Randy Frazee

Studies have shown that there is something within each of us that draws us to other believers and creates a need to belong.

&quot;We [as Americans] are physically detached from each other.  We change places of residence frequently.  One survey revealed that seven in ten do not know their neighbors.  As many as one-third of Americans admit to frequent periods of loneliness.&quot; - George Gallup, Jr.

To get involved in a home group, you can contact one of the leaders directly or Jimmie Hackworth at homegroups@swcchurch.org.  You can find a list of the groups in each Sunday&#39;s bulletin or on our website and you can use our map in the foyer to find a group near you.  After participating in a home group for a while, you may even discover that you&#39;d like to open up your own home for a new group.  If so, let us know.  We&#39;re always looking for new host homes!</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:25:58  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Home Groups Ministry - Home Groups Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=45</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:24:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Contact Information - Home Groups Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=45</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=45&amp;article_id=130</guid>
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Contact by Email</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:23:53  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Contact Information - Family Life Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=52</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=52&amp;article_id=215</guid>
<description>
Contact by E-mail</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:45:30  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Administration Ministry - Administration</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=49</link>
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&quot;And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues.&quot; - 1 Corinthians 12:28

The Administration Ministry exists to serve Southwest Christian Church by facilitating communication, organization, and cooperation among each sector of the Southwest community: the church elders, the church staff, the ministry leaders, and the church members. This ministry forms a vital link among those sectors, enabling the church to be more effective in its efforts to reach out to the Ft. Worth community.

The Administration Ministry operates under the oversight of the Associate Minister of Administration and performs a variety of functions, most of which are done in the church office. These functions include:Maintaining a database with information on church members, regular attendees, and visitorsAssisting with the planning &amp; scheduling of church activities, events, and meetings Preparing and printing the weekly church bulletinCommunicating news and information to members via e-mail Updating and maintaining the church websiteAnswering telephone calls and retrieving messagesOrdering materials and supplies needed for the church&#39;s ministries &amp; activitiesOther functions as requested by the Associate Minister of Administration

Those who serve in this ministry will work various hours during the week in the church office. The office is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday; however, each individual who serves in this ministry will have a flexible schedule based upon their availability.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:16:10  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Your Ticket Purchase is Complete - Coming Events</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=26</link>
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Thank you for your purchase. Your tickets will be available at the door of the church building 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the concert. You will be asked to show the credit card you used to purchase your  tickets to verify your identity and claim your tickets. Please contact the church office at (817) 293-4947 if you have any questions.

Return to SWCC home page</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:52:15  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Contact Information - Administration</title>
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Contact by E-mail</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:27:49  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Service Opportunities - Worship Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=41</link>
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The Worship team continually prays for provision of talented people who desire to assist in every aspect of our ministry. If you believe that God is calling you to serve in worship, we want to hear from you. The worship ministry consists of singers, musicians, sound engineers, lighting technicians, and computer programmers.

Please e-mail us if you want to be a part of our team.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:33:17  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Worship Ministry - Worship Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=41</link>
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<description>


&quot;Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre; praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.&quot;  -- Psalm 15 

The Worship Ministry exists to exalt God as Father and Jesus as Lord and Savior, to meet the needs of the entire body so that each would worship in spirit and in truth, to provide outlet for people to use their talents in a way pleasing to God, and to provide ways which people can learn more about God and thus truly understand how and why we worship.Scott Wert</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:31:55  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Worship Links - Worship Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=41</link>
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www.creativeworship.com

www.worshiptogether.com

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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:29:44  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Contact Information - Worship Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=41</link>
<guid>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=41&amp;article_id=68</guid>
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Contact by Email</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:29:12  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Prayer Requests - Prayer Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=37</link>
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If you have any special prayer requests or want to share an event of praise, please e-mail us.

Prayer Request Email</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:17:30  MST</pubDate>
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