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Gratitude

All my words fall short

I got nothing new
How could I express
All my gratitude?

I could sing these songs
As I often do
But every song must end
And You never do

So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah

And I know it’s not much
But I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah

I’ve got one response
I’ve got just one move
With my arm stretched wide
I will worship You

So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah

And I know it’s not much
But I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah

So come on, my soul
Oh, don’t you get shy on me
Lift up your song
‘Cause you’ve got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord

Oh come on, my soul
Oh, don’t you get shy on me
Lift up your song
‘Cause you’ve got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord

Come on, my soul
Oh, don’t you get shy on me
Lift up your song
‘Cause you’ve got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord, hey

Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

So I throw up my hands
Praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah

And I know it’s not much
But I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah

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The Way

Through every battle
Through every heartbreak
Through every circumstance
I believe that

You are my fortress
Oh, You are my portion
And You are my hiding place, oh

I believe You are

The way, the truth and the life
I believe You are
The way, the truth and the life
I believe

Through every blessing
Through every promise
Through every breath I take
I believe that You are Provider

Oh, You are Protector
You are the one I love, oh

I believe You are

The way, the truth and the life
I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life

I believe You are

Oh, You are
Oh, You are

And it’s a new horizon and,

I’m set on You
And You meet me here today

with mercies that are new

All my fears and doubts,

they can all come too
Because they can’t stay long

when I’m here with You

It’s a new horizon,

and I’m set on You
And You meet me here today

with mercies that are a new (oh, yeah)

My fears and doubts,

they can all come too

Because they can’t stay long

when I believe You are

The way, the truth, the life
I believe You are

The way, and the truth, the life

It’s a new horizon,

and I’m set on You
And You meet me here today

with mercies that are new

All my fears and doubts,

they can all come too
Because they can’t stay long,
When I believe You are

The way, the truth The life

I believe You are
The way, the truth, the life
I believe You are

Join us and bring a friend for “A Sweetwater Family Christmas,” December 22, 10:30am. We’re making our regularly scheduled worship service a festive gathering for the whole family, with live animals, sweet treats and hot cocoa, live music, and “Buddy time.”
The birth of our Savior is “good news of great joy for all people,” and we’re exited to celebrate it with you!

Christmas Eve

Posted on Dec 14, 2024 in General |

Join us Tuesday evening for a traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service, 5pm, December 24th.
We won’t keep you long, but would love for you to join us as we reflect on the birth of our Savior and the true meaning of Christmas.

swya

Posted on Dec 6, 2024 in General |

[Verse 1]
There was a moment when the lights went out
When death had claimed its victory
The King of love had given up His life
The darkest day in history

[Verse 2]
There on a cross they made for sinners
For every curse His blood atoned
One final breath and it was finished
But not the end we could have known

[Pre-Chorus 1]
For the earth began to shake, and the veil was torn
What sacrifice was made, as the heavens roared

[Chorus]
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Lord of heaven and earth
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world

[Verse 3]
There was a moment when the sky lit up
A flash of light breaking through
When all was lost He crossed eternity
The King of life was on the move

[Pre-Chorus 2]
For in a dark, cold tomb, where our Lord was laid
One miraculous breath, and we’re forever changed

[Interlude]

[Bridge]
Let every knee, come bow before the King of kings
Let every tongue, confess that He is Lord
Lift up your shout, let us join with all of heaven
Singing ho-ho-ho-ho-holy
Singing ho-ho-ho-ho-holy
Crying out ho-ho-ho-ho-holy
Singing ho-ho-ho-ho-holy

[Chorus]
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Lord of heaven and earth
And all hail, King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world

[Post-Chorus]
All hail, King Jesus
All hail, King Jesus
All hail, King Jesus
All hail, King Jesus!

[Interlude]

[Chorus]
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Lord of heaven and earth
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Lord of heaven and earth
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Lord of heaven and earth
All hail, King Jesus
All hail the Savior of the world

The first Noel, the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay, they were keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel

The shepherds looked up and they saw a bright star
Shining there in the east, beyond them far
And to the darkened Earth it gave a great light
And so it continued through day and through night

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel

LUKE 1

MINI-MISSION WEEK 2024

Posted on Jul 5, 2024 in General |

Join us for MISSION WEEK 2024, July 15-18

This week of local missions is sponsored by the Sweetwater Student Ministry. All are invited to join us as we reach out in the name of Jesus!

Monday, July 15
We kick off the week by serving those in need at First Baptist Apopka at Next Steps Ministry, 5:00-6:45pm.
Students may carpool from Sweetwater, if needed (use the registration link to let us know if you need a ride). Departure is 4:30pm.

Tuesday, July 16
Tuesday night, we meet on the South Campus to sharpen our skills and deepen our hearts at a Testimony Workshop, 6:30-8:00pm. Guest Speaker Nate Goss will join us to help us think through how we share our stories.
We’ll also serve in the Food Pantry that night, organizing food and getting things ready for a food distribution on 7/21.

Wednesday, July 17
We’ll be doing something new with Straight Street Ministries in Downtown Orlando, 5pm. 808 W. Central Blvd, Orlando 32805.
Sweetwater Student Ministry will sponsor and serve the meal. Click the link above for more info about Stratight Street ministries. Students may carpool from Sweetwater, if needed (use the registration link to let us know if you need a ride). Departure is 4:30pm.

Thursday, July 18
Worship & Testimony Night, 6:30pm. Our Sweetwater Young Adults will join us for a night of worship & you’ll have an opportunity to share how you came to put your trust in Jesus.

REGISTER HERE

Student Serve Weekend

Posted on May 14, 2024 in General |

THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY IS STUDENT SERVE WEEKEND!

This is an opportunity to serve your church family and to earn a $100 toward the 2024 Student Summer Camp at Lake Yale, July 2-6.

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UPDATE 5/19/24*

If students need to complete their 5hrs to earn the $100 credit toward camp there are a couple more opportunities this week.

Serve Sunday, 5/19 in the Food Pantry or do landscaping, Noon-2pm.
Serve Saturday, 5/25, in the kitchen for a Celebration of Life service, 1-3pm
Schedule community service with Pastor Dan at Sweetwater, May 20-24. Send an email to schedule community service.

CAMP REGISTRATION IS ACTIVE. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 30. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

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WHAT ARE WE DOING?

We will be doing some work on our own church campus, helping a family move, helping at the home of some of our church members, and serving in our own food pantry.

Students will be assigned to a specific project upon arrival.

All students will be accompanied by at least 2 adult leaders, and will serve with a group of 2-5 students.

WHERE/WHEN DO WE MEET?

10am – Saturday

We will meet at the Fellowship Hall on the South Campus, Saturday, 5/18, 10:00am (please be on time).
Upon arrival we will assign to groups and prepare for the day. We will depart to serve by 10:45am at the latest.

12pm – Sunday
On Sunday, after church, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall on the South Campus for a quick lunch and will depart to serve no later than 12:30pm.

Students should be picked up between 3:00pm & 3:15pm on both days.

WHAT ABOUT LUNCH?

Students will make their own lunch with the sandwich items provided, before we set out for the day, along with chips and a drink. For those who may be familiar with it, this is similar to what we’ve done on Student Mission Trips.

HOW DO I EARN A CREDIT TOWARD CAMP?

Students must register, using the link below, and serve for a minimum of 5 hours in order to earn a $100 credit toward Summer Camp. While we would like students to serve on both days, we understand that may not be possible. See the update above for additional serving opportunities.

REGISTER HERE

SWYA – LYRICS

Posted on Mar 15, 2024 in General |

HERE AS IN HEAVEN

The atmosphere is changing now
For the Spirit of the Lord is here
The evidence is all around
Th

at the Spirit of the Lord is here

The atmosphere is changing now
For the Spirit of the Lord is here
The evidence is all around
That the Spirit of the Lord is here

Overflow in this place, fill our hearts with Your love
Your love surrounds us
You’re the reason we came, to encounter Your love
Your love surrounds us

The atmosphere is changing now
For the Spirit of the Lord is here
The evidence is all around
That the Spirit of the Lord is here, yes

The atmosphere is changing now (here in this place)
For the Spirit of the Lord is here (Spirit of the Lord)
The evidence is all around
That the Spirit of the Lord is here

Overflow in this place, fill our hearts with Your love
Your love surrounds us
You’re the reason we came, to encounter Your love
Your love surrounds us

Surrounded by your love Jesus (oh)
We need you love, oh
Thank you Jesus
Come on let’s sing this together, from the depths of our heart tonight

Spirit of God fall fresh on us
We need Your presence
Your kingdom come, Your will be done
Here as in heaven

Spirit of God fall fresh on us
We need Your presence
Your kingdom come, Your will be done
Here as in heaven
Here as in heaven Lord

Sweep through this place Lord
Sweep through this place Lord
Heaven come to Earth
Heaven come to Earth, oh

A miracle can happen now
For the Spirit of the Lord is here
The evidence is all around
That the Spirit of the Lord is here

[Verse 1: Steven Musso]
I just want to speak the name of Jesus

I SPEAK JESUS

Over every heart and every mind
‘Cause I know there is peace within Your presence
I speak Jesus

[Verse 2: Charity Gayle]
I just want to speak the name of Jesus
‘Til every dark addiction starts to break
Declaring there is hope and there is freedom
I speak Jesus

[Chorus: Charity Gayle & Steven Musso]
Your name is power
Your name is healing
Your name is life
Break every stronghold
Shine through the shadows
Burn like a fire

[Verse 3: Charity Gayle, Charity Gayle & Steven Musso]
I just want to speak the name of Jesus
Over fear and all anxiety
To every soul held captive by depression
I speak Jesus

SWYA – Devo

Posted on Mar 15, 2024 in General |

Devo – Living Water

SWYA – SESSION 4

Posted on Mar 15, 2024 in General |

OUTFLOW – SPILL

SWYA – SESSION 3

Posted on Mar 15, 2024 in General |

DEEPENING – STILL

How old were you when you first came to Christ?

It’s often said you’re either coming out of a trial, going through one, or walking toward one; which of those stages do you feel you’re in currently?

Jeremiah 2:13

My people have committed two sins:
They have forsaken me,
the spring of living water,
and have dug their own cisterns,
broken cisterns that cannot hold water.

What are the cisterns we dig for ourselves?

John 4:16-26

16 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.”

17 “I have no husband,” she replied.

Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. 18 The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.”

19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”

21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

25 The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”

26 Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.”

Why did Jesus ask her to get her husband?

Why do you think they woman brushed off Jesus’ response?

Acts 2:42-47

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 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, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

What were the newly saved believers doing?

Jeremiah 2:13

My people have committed two sins:
They have forsaken me,
the spring of living water,
and have dug their own cisterns,
broken cisterns that cannot hold water.