The Sweetwater News

News from the Sweetwater, OK area. All Sweetwater related news is welcome and can be sent to wrather@dobsonteleco.com. News will be added throughout the day as it is received. The Sweetwater, OK webpage is located at www.theburningbush.org/Sweetwater.html.

Sunday, May 09, 2004

Sunday 05.09.04

Mother's Day was celebrated in our church today. Our oldest living member, Esther Dickey, was back for the service along with many others visiting on this special day.

Tonight was the Sweetwater Baccalaureate held at the Sweetwater School Multi-Purpose building. Henry Fletcher, pastor at Buffalo Baptist Church, preached the message. Bro. Henry noted that if you don't believe in God the Bible says you are a fool. Bro. Henry also touched on the fallacy of evolution and that there really is a place called Hell. Greg Henson sang two songs in the service and as usual did wonderfully. Ruth Holland played the piano for the service.

Olivia Locke is the Eighth Grade Valedictorian and she delivered the Valedictorian address. Great job Olivia!

The Sweetwater Graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2004 at 8:00 P.M. Senior Graduates are: Heather Dolloff, Jennifer Gracey, Jenny McNeil, Daniel Luna, Tyler Locke, and Cade Sites.
Eighth Grade graduates are: Keisha Hall, Oliva Locke, and Hayden Snodgrass.

On a more serious note there will be a state parole board hearing on May 20 for Leroy Bryan who murdered Inabel Bryan. Leroy's execution is set for June 8. At one time I (Ed Wrather) was Leroy's parole officer and later I was Inabel Bryan's pastor.

Some of the people who attended the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater, Oklahoma this morning are: Ed, Jeanie, and Nick Wrather; Greg, Jan, and Kyland Henson; OK and Elma Henson. Darrell, Kathy, and Tyler Heinsohn; EL and Wilma Fowler; Ryan and Kasey Arrington; Rhonda and Chase Arrington; Esther Dickey and her daughters; Iris, Imo, and Sam LeGrand, Carolyn Davis; Vikki Fowler; Kenny and Pam Reed; Jessica, Rachel, Hanna, Abbie, and Bubba Millar; Jim and Linda Millar; Tracy and Michael Reed; Gerald and Judy Tipton and their daughters - Jan, Tammy, and Lisa; Jada and her husband; Roy and Ruth Holland; Wilber and Theresa Nabors and their son, Jerry; Janet, Terri, and Rose Goodpastor; JE and Clara Lou McGuire; Gail Sutton; Helen Smith; Elbert and Eva Atkinson; Roy, Hope, Taylor, and Emmie Varnel; Lester and Clara Davis; Butch, Joan, and Asleigh Hagerman; Rose and Janice Spencer; Norma Banks and her daughter Lisa; Tara Boswell; Ron Whipkey; and Don Roberts. Please forgive me if I failed to include your name because I'm sure I've missed several. We had a wonderful service with mothers being recognized and presented with a small gift.