en A Church Where Anyone Can Come http://www.swcchurch.org © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=52 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=52&article_id=214 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'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! • Visit our Sunday Morning Bible Class - 10:00 (in the back of the multipurpose room) • Check out my blog: http://southwestfamilylife.wordpress.com • Beginning in January - Wednesday Nights - Family Ministry Nights... fellowship, worship, lessons relevant to family needs! Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:50:03 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=183 Southwest meets for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:45. We have an exciting children's worship time called Praiseville for kids age 4 through 5th grade that meets during the adult worship time. The current curriculum is the popular Kidmo series. Also, we have Bible studies for all ages at 9:30 on Sunday mornings, and our Student Ministry meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 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. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:43:17 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=71 Whether you're "on a mission" or just surfing the web, we're glad you found us . . . so take a few minutes to find out what'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's happening here at Southwest. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:03:53 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=53 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=53&article_id=234 Our Ladies' Bible Study group has started a new Beth Moore study titled A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David. The study book can be found at Christian bookstores. The Ladies' Bible Study meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church office at Southwest Christian Church. For more information, contact the church office at (817) 293-4947. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:42:37 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45&article_id=131 "They devoted themselves to the apostles' 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." - 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. "The key to church health is that a church must grow larger and smaller at the same time" - Rick Warren If you'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. "The development of meaningful relationships where every member carries a significant sense of belonging is central to what it means to be the church." - 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. "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." - 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'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'd like to open up your own home for a new group. If so, let us know. We're always looking for new host homes! Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:25:58 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45&article_id=233 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:24:50 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45&article_id=232 Our home groups are presently studying the Book of Genesis using a DVD series created by Bob Russell. Bob is the former senior minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, one of the largest Christian churches in North America. Whether you've grown up attending Sunday school or have never studied the Bible before, this DVD study will provide you with an opportunity to expand your knowledge and engage in compelling discussions about the book of Genesis. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:23:53 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=45&article_id=130 Contact by Email Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:23:53 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=231 11/20-11/23: National Missionary Convention, Tulsa, OK 11/23: Community Thanksgiving Service at Wedgwood Baptist Church 12/07: Annual Christmas Dinner at SWCC Click here for more information about these events. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:50:16 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=230 When: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 10 am Where: Mimi's Cafe, 5858 SW Loop 820, Ft. Worth, TX 76132 (map) For more information about this event, contact Cheryl Hackworth. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:55:12 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=228 When: November 20-23, 2008 Where: Tulsa Civic Center, Tulsa, OK (map) The SWCC youth group will be attending the student division of this convention, Windows of the World. For more information, contact Mark Wilhoite or visit the NMC website. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:25:00 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=226 When: Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 6:00 pm Where: Wedgwood Baptist Church, 5522 Whitman Ave., Ft. Worth TX 76133 (map) Speaker: Rev. Robert Arrubla, Pastor, El Buen Pastor Music: Worship Teams of Wedgwood Baptist Church & Alta Mesa Church of Christ Special offering for the poor and indigent served by Christian Community Assistance Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:25:00 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=224 When: Sunday, December 7th, 2008 at 6:00 pm Where: Southwest Christian Church, multi-purpose building All members of SWCC and their families are invited. More details to come. Please contact Shana Rose at hospitality@swcchurch.org if you would like to help with the planning for this event. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:25:00 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=225 (submitted 11/05/08) Dear Praying Ones, We have been blessed to receive e-mails from several of you telling us that you are praying and fasting with us for God to be glorified in the life of Jonah & his parents. I know those e-mails represent the many, many others who are praying as well. Yuwolim arrived at Ukarumpa today (as well as Alfias, another co-translator). They will be here for three weeks working with Steve on translating Mark. They had left the village Tuesday and hiked to another airstrip to assure that the weather would not be a problem for the plane. I told him that the churches in America were praying for Jonah right now in a special way. Pray for good health for their families in their absence as well as health while here (I came down with a cold & am praying Steve does not get it). We have one more prayer request that we would like you to be praying for on Thursday (late Wednesday afternoon/evening Central Time). As we shared before, a flu epidemic was rampant in the village while we were out there recently. Several in the dialect next to us died and a few in our area as well. We heard since we returned to Ukarumpa that a baby died. The father, Samwel, has helped us last term with translating some literacy books. He married a woman who is a non-believer from another dialect. Samwel and his wife have accused some of the people at Yimnalem of killing his baby by sorcery. In PNG, traditionally, there is no "natural death", but it is caused either by the sin of a person or sorcery. Many Christians have refuted that practice and look to God in times of death. Our hearts are grieved to hear this news and are praying for God to convict Samwel of his sin in doing this and drop the court case. And if he does carry out the court case, we are asking for the Christians in Yimnalem to reflect Christ's character (who also was falsely accused). May God redeem this situation for His glory. We have been praying for the United States during the election. Yesterday, I was working on a 2009 Tay calendar, choosing translated verses for each month. Since 1 & 2 Timothy have been recently translated into Tay, I chose some of the Scriptures for the calendar from those books. The Tay have requested more teaching on the topic of prayer, so I included I Timothy 2:1-4 that says, "I urge, then, first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." It struck me that this applied to me as well, especially in light of the elections the next day. I was convicted that no matter WHO won the election in America, God instructs us to PRAY for that person as our authority. Praise the King of Kings who reigns over all! Rhonda for the Haywards ____________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=222 (submitted 10/29/08) My name is Melba DelaCruz and I have been given the honor of being the Director of Christian Community Assistance. For those of you who do not know about Christian Community Assistance, it is an organization that was started in 1989, by people who saw a need for a central place to send people who came to their church's door asking for assistance. So, in other words we are an extension of you. Christian Community Assistance serves needy people in several different zip codes and also any referrals from our 26 sponsoring churches no matter where they live. We provide enough groceries based on the family size to feed them for at least seven days if not more. We also serve about 75 elderly persons on a monthly basis. These are person who can not get or sustain gainful employment. We also have a back to school shoe program ($15.00) which assures that the children of our most needy clients have new shoes when they go back to school. The other program that we have is our Holiday Bags which used to be called our Thanksgiving Basket. This is all the fixing for a holiday meal plus a $10.00 gift certificate for a turkey or ham. We changed its name because, our churches always provide more than we need for Thanksgiving and we have distributed them through Christmas and have watched our clients faces light up with excitement. We also started a Toy store for our Christmas drive. We want to make sure that each child that comes to CCA receives at least one new toy. I want to let you know that I counsel with each and every client that walks through our doors. I have often prayed with them and have given them a list of our sponsoring churches. I try to locate jobs for them or give them some avenues for job sources that they may not have already. I am proud to announce that we have seen quite a few success stories. We are currently working towards the Holiday Bags drive and will be working toward setting up the Toy Store. If you ever wanted to assist a family during the holidays, this is a great way to do just that. We would greatly appreciate even the smallest help that you can give. God Bless you for your faithfulness to this your ministry. In His Service, Melba DelaCruz ____________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=223 (submitted 10/29/08) The SWCC Connections Ministry is looking for greeters and security volunteers to help with the Sunday morning services. If you are willing to help, please contact Jim Marshall via e-mail at connections@swcchurch.org. ______________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=221 (submitted 10/27/08) The following is a reprint of an e-mail sent by our missionary Rhonda Hayward to SWCC on Oct. 23rd. Subject: "Return from Yimnalem." Dear Praying Ones, We arrived safely from the village yesterday. Thank you for your prayers during the three week time we were in the village. We had very beautiful weather in travelling to and from the village (not always a 'given' in our mountainous area). I want to share a few of the highlights with you. It was a wonderful reunion after a nearly three year absence. We were so blessed to hear, time and again, people share how they had prayed for Steve when they had heard he was 'so sick' (his surgery to remove the tumor from his pancreas). They told us they had been confident that God would heal him because 'his work with the Tay was not done yet'. It was wonderful to hear stories of how God had moved to encourage the Tay in various ways while we were gone and how He had met them in some very personal ways that encouraged their faith. It was also special having many informal opportunites to read or quote Tay Scripture and have discussion with people about them. We arrived just as a virile flu epidemic was spreading through the area (it is here at Ukarumpa too and other parts of the nation). Though it was hard to see so many sick and hear of some who were dangerously ill (some actually died in surrounding villages), we were thankful to be there and be able to give out LOTS of Tylenol (nearly 1000 tabs)and some antibiotics when the flu went into secondary infections like bronchitis and pneumonia. We were also very blessed to be able to pray with people and hear how they were praying for each other. We witnessed some miraculous healings (very sick one day and totally well the next). Please continue to pray for people's healing and protection as this epidemic runs its course. Steve and some Tay men spent several days checking the translation of 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus and Jude that had been translated in September. They had some very intereting and encouraging discussions. Rhonda took a felt need survey one day with many village leaders to determine areas they would like to have Bible studies in to show how God & His Word address these needs. We are excited now to prepare studies on topics they highlighted like 'how do we pray?', 'What kind of God do we have?', 'How can we not fear evil spirits and witchcraft?', etc. We have asked the leaders to pray and appoint people to work with us in preparing and presenting these studies. Pray for God to guide them in doing that and for us as we prepare these studies. We are now working on getting two translators up here in November to translate with Steve (working on Mark and John). Pray for the logistics of getting them up here. In December, we will have three different men coming up to do the final consultant check on the book of Revelation. While in the village, we got a radio message that our house here at Ukarumpa had been broken into. Thankfully, not a whole lot of real value was stolen. We'd like to share more details of God's mercy amidst that incident and what He has been teaching us through it, but to keep this letter from being too long, will send an 'appendage' in a few days. We also want to share a very special prayer request and testimony of faith about our co-translator Yuwolim and his son Jonah in another letter in a few days. But for now, thank you so much for your prayers. God faithfully and graciously answered. We count on those prayers continuing! With Love, Rhonda for the Haywards ____________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=220 (submitted 10/23/08) A Love Affair With Milligan is a book of memoirs written by Marshall Leggett, who served as the President of Milligan College in Tennessee from 1982 to 1997. He and his wife Jean are active members of Southwest Christian Church. The book was recently published and is now being distributed nationally. Marshall will have copies of his book available in the foyer after this Sunday's worship, and he will be happy to personally sign a copy of his book for you. Let's all take time to congratulate Marshall on this wonderful achievement. ______________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=219 (submitted 10/20/08) From Scott Wert: The SWCC Worship Ministry is in need of people who are interested in multi-media presentation to help input, design, and present the visual presentations for our Sunday morning worship services. If you are interested, please contact either Scott Wert or Pauline Johnson. Thanks, and God bless. ______________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=217 (submitted Thurs 10/16/08) Your assistance is needed again this year to help needy families to have a Thanksgiving Dinner. We will be helping provide Holiday dinners for those in need in our community. Our goal is to collect approximately 700 bags. Below is a list of the needs for each of the bags:Ÿ 2 cans cornŸ 2 cans green beansŸ 1 large can yamsŸ 2 cans of fruit 1 can any type pie fillingŸ 1 boxed pie crust mix or 1 cake mix & 1 jar frostingŸ 2 boxes/bags stuffing mixŸ 2 cans chicken brothŸ 1 can cranberry sauceŸ 1 box teaŸ Flour 5 lb, sugar 4 lb, oil small (bagged separately) Please place these items in a sturdy grocery bag and mark bags COMPLETE or INCOMPLETE. Also, please bag staples (flour, sugar, oil) separately. A $10.00 donation is requested for each completed basket toward the purchase of a gift certificate for a turkey. This may be taken or mailed to Christian Community Assistance. Bring your baskets into Church on November 23rd. You may include a Bible, literature from your church and/or Christian tracts. If you have any questions feel free to call Janet Tinsley 817-361-8234. Thank you for helping others to have a happy Thanksgiving. Volunteers will be needed to help on that Monday to deliver baskets to our location. We also need volunteers all day Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Any questions see Janet Tinsley or Jim Marshall after servces in foyer. ____________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=218 (submitted 10/13/08) Greetings, Well, our bags are unpacked and the pictures are on the walls, most of them at least, and we are settling into the basic routine of life. These past couple of weeks have seemed more like home here at Southwest and we are thrilled to be here! The Family Life Ministry is taking shape as well. You might have noticed some new things, so here they are. We have started a new Sunday morning class meeting in the back area of the multi-purpose room. This class is a little different in that it starts at 10:00 in order to accommodate the late-risers as well as the band, whose practices have prevented them from attending class in the past. If you've run into anyone who has given time as an excuse for missing class, let them know that we've got a class for them! Similarly, Gincy and I just started a new small group mainly made up of young families who have not been roped into the small group ministry. With things being as they are at Southwest, we will be seeing a lot more new groups and classes in the future. Praise God! Speaking of the future, we are calling on all of you to pray for the kick-off of our L.I.F.T. (Learning in Fellowship Together) program, which will be starting in January. I will write more about that later, but for now, we are praying and planning how to best minister to our families during this time! On a final note, my door and my arms are always open. If I can serve you in any way, just let me know! Grace to you, Brandon Groome ____________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=216 (submitted 10/15/08) Good Morning! My name is Daphne Hunter. I am the Owner/Operator of First Step Learning Academy. My husband, Oscar and I are bringing an exciting educational opportunity to the community. The goal of First Step Learning Academy is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Classes include infants, toddler, preschool and before/after school programs. First Step Learning Academy is based on the belief that our children's needs are of the utmost importance. This is why we follow the Montessori principles and philosophy to create a positive learning behavior. Montessori is built on the belief that children who were actively involved in a prepared environment exercising freedom of choice would literally educate themselves, thus, the role that freedom plays in the environment, is crucial. A Montessori classroom operates on three principles: freedom within limits, respect for one's self, for others and for the environment. Respect for the child is the cornerstone on which all other principles rest. Montessori education provides orderliness, independence, self-directed learning, a calm environment, and a place where children are at the center of the learning process. "Building a Brighter Future One Step At a Time" First Step Learning Academy 6419 Woodstrem Trl Fort Worth, TX 76133 Phone: 817.423.9929 Email: firststeplearning.academy@yahoo Web: www.firststeplearningacademy.com Oscar Hunter Owner/Director Daphne Hunter Owner/Operator ____________________________________________________________________________ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:07:24 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=5 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=5&article_id=117 The folks who write the newspapers or deliver the nightly news are already limbering up the lingo to describe Tuesday's election. Whether McCain accomplishes a stunning comeback or Obama achieves a staggering landslide, be prepared for an onslaught of descriptives - from astounding to miraculous; from stupendous to stellar; from unequaled to unparalleled; from . . . well, you get the idea. Of course, they've had something of a head-start with the recent unprecedented collapse of the financial markets. But doesn't it seem that of late, almost everything has been described as landmark, monumental, earth-shaking, incredible, unbelievable, etc. Since much of what I do involves working with words, maybe I notice such things more than most, but it seems to me that, come this Wednesday morning, the experts will have exhausted their supply of hyper-adjectives ("beggared for metaphors, staggered for superlatives" is how one guy describes such a condition) and begun to repeat themselves. The result? Not writer's block, but readers "blahs." The senses can stand only so much of the sensational. If everything that happens is exceptional or remarkable, then nothing is. Or more to the point, overwhelmed with hyperbole, we're likely to miss what truly is - well, what is really and truly remarkable or miraculous or to use one I haven't seen recently, mind-boggling! Which is why I want us to begin slowing down a little. As we move into this season of Thanksgiving, don't wait for the fourth Thursday of November to be thankful. Start today, right now, maybe even before you finish this article and decide that you're going to be thankful and give thanks and celebrate Thanksgiving. And a good place to start might be that whether your candidate wins or loses, the country we live in and the freedoms we enjoy and the blessings that surround us - well, that's plenty to start "saying grace over" right there. The point is - don't wait for the turkey to be on the table to be thankful. Ah, and then comes the Christmas season. Sunday, Nov. 30, Brandon and I will begin preaching through the Advent season. It's a time of the year to quiet our souls, gather our wits and focus our attention on the one event in history worthy of hyperbole - the Word becoming flesh. Someday, historians will sit down and sort through the events of recent days and most of the things seen today as so significant will be little more than tomorrows footnotes. None will approach the singular significance of what is described in the familiar lines of . . . One Solitary Life Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty, and then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never owned a home. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a family. He never went to college. He never put his foot inside a big city. He never traveled two hundred miles from the place where he was born. He never did one of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but himself. While still a young man, the tide of popular opinion turned against him. His friends ran away. One of them betrayed him. Another denied him. He was turned over to his enemies. He went through a mockery of a trial. He was nailed upon a cross between two thieves. While he was dying his executors gambled for the only piece of property he had on earth - his coat. When he was dead, he was taken down and laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend. Nineteen long centuries have come and gone and today he is the centerpiece of the human race and the leader of the column of progress. I am far within the mark when I say that all the armies that ever marched, all the navies that ever were built; all the parliaments that ever sat and all the kings that ever reigned, but together, have not affected the life of man upon this earth as powerfully as has that one solitary life. So - set aside the newspaper and turn down the volume of CNN or Fox or whatever and start spending some time letting something truly remarkable and miraculous (and all the rest) saturate your soul . . . Gratefully His & Yours, Rusty Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:17:55 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=52 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=52&article_id=215 Contact by E-mail Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:45:30 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=209 _______________________________________________________________________________ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:46:46 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=50&article_id=207 Here's a listing of what's going on here at Southwest . . . Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:08:13 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49&article_id=191 "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." - 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 & 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's ministries & 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. Wed, 1 Oct 2008 13:16:10 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=188 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. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:12:33 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=26 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=26&article_id=199 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 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:52:15 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=194 Brandon Groome Associate Minister of Family Life Contact By E-mail Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:52:28 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=186 Mark Wilhoite Associate Minister of Students Contact by E-mail Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:09:52 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=187 Rusty Howard Senior Minister Contact by E-mail Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:09:38 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=42&article_id=184 Gincy Hartin Associate Minister of Administration Contact by E-mail Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:09:26 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49&article_id=192 Contact by E-mail Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:27:49 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=37 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. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:33:17 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=13 "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." -- 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 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:31:55 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=128 www.creativeworship.com www.worshiptogether.com Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:29:44 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=68 Contact by Email Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:29:12 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=138 "...but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised." -- Proverbs 31:30b Our Women's Ministry provides ways to build fellowship with one another, to be involved in church activities and to reach out to the community as well. Our desire is to have a growing relationship with Jesus and to share Him with others. We are striving to be more like the woman in Proverbs 31. Sharon Wolfe Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:24:30 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=38 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=38&article_id=29 Regular meetings for M.A.G.I.C. will be on the fourth Saturday of each month at 4:00 pm at the church office / multi-purpose building. In addition, other functions may be planned and will be listed on the church calendar. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:21:22 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=38 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=38&article_id=28 "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." -- Matthew 5:1 Our Seniors Ministry is called M.A.G.I.C. (Mature Adults Growing In Christ). This ministry exists to encourage, involve, and provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to a very special segment of Christ's body, the senior adult members. It also exists to reach out in like manner to the senior adult population in the community. Cheryl Hackworth Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:19:35 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37&article_id=70 If you have any special prayer requests or want to share an event of praise, please e-mail us. Prayer Request Email Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:17:30 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37&article_id=35 For detailed prayer instructions, click here. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:16:38 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37&article_id=34 On the last Saturday of each month, we meet at the church office to walk the church land and pray for our church, our building program and our community. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:14:46 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=37&article_id=33 "If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land." -- 2 Chronicles 7:1 "Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all manner of prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints." -- Ephesians 6:18 The purpose of our prayer ministry is to educate and encourage individuals to develop and cultivate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through a life of prayer and to intercede on behalf of the church through prayer. Cindi Herndon Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:14:18 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=36 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=36&article_id=22 "Go ... and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." -- Matthew 28:19 "...and you shall be my witnesses to Me ... to the end of the earth." -- Acts 1:8 The Missions Ministry of Southwest Christian Church is the instrument of this local body that promotes evangelism and the good news of God's saving grace throughout the world, whether locally, nationally, or internationally. Our primary method of accomplishing this is through education, both within our church and via support of Christian educational institutions and missionaries, who not only share the good news themselves, but also prepare others to evangelize and minister. Tom Bower Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:11:39 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31&article_id=17 "Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord." -- Ephesians 2:20-21 Our primary purpose is to use our facility as a tool to further the cause of Christ and to bring people to salvation. This tool can accomplish many good works and serve this community in ways we have not thought possible. Our mission is to have a facility whose use pleases God, is functional for all ministries, and is visually pleasing to members and visitors. Ronnie Miller Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:02:23 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=125 "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." -- Hebrews 13:2 The Connections Ministry is designed to ensure that all guests at Southwest Christian Church encounter Christ through a warm welcome and leave, not only amazed by the Christ-like treatment they receive, but also eager to return. Jim & Debbie Marshall Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:59:15 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32&article_id=127 "And they (Christians) were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." - Acts 2:42 The Hospitality Ministry helps build and strengthen friendships and fellowship within the congregation. We have a great time following this biblical guideline of spending time together and sharing our lives. We oversee the planning of major events (such as Easter Brunch and the Christmas Feast) that include the entire church family. We plan periodic monthly luncheons following our morning worship time. Also, each Sunday morning we provide coffee and donuts for the whole family. Shana Rose Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:55:02 MST http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.swcchurch.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=48 A church which: • is a 21st-century fellowship of Jesus-followers. • has roots in the 19th-century Restoration Movement. • lives a 1st-century faith of simple New Testament Christianity. A church with: • worship that's fresh but still focuses on Jesus. • Bible-teaching that centers on everyday living. • the attitude that we're not "the only Christians, just Christians only." A church that: • works at reaching all ages — from the "greatest generation" to the youngest generation to future generations. • wants to help every age grow in following Jesus. • wants to help people build healthy relationships — in families, among friends, and with their Heavenly Father! A church where: • you'll discover a place to worship, grow and serve as you follow Jesus. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:12:58 MST