It's CHRISTmas time @ SWAT

This year has been a busy one here at Cook's UMC and SWAT Youth Ministries, but as we move toward the celebration of our Savior's birth we are trying to slow down to recognize all that God has done and is doing in our lives. 

Take a moment right now to stop and just absorb all that God has for you.

Please make sure you stay tuned in to the calendar to the left of this screen. It will tell you what activities we have planned for each Sunday so that you know what time we meet each week. For example, on December 18th for Project Serve, we'll be going to 61st Avenue UMC to help with the Last Minute Toy Store . We'll be leaving the church around 11:30 that morning and returning around 5:30. It will be a fantastic day of ministry as we go and help people in the Nashville community get toys for their children when they otherwise would not be able to afford it.

Although it's been a fun-filled year here at SWAT, we're not done yet. On December 30th, we'll be having a Lock-In at the Jimmy Floyd Center in Lebanon. This lock in will include tons of games, movies, flag football tournament, swimming, a concert, and pizza!

The cost will be $10 and we ask that you bring a snack to share with everyone but this will definitely be a blast! I hope to see you ALL there!

For now, BE THE CHANGE! Jordan

SWAT in November

This month at SWAT Youth Ministries has been a time for us to slow down and focus on individual growth and the development of some deeper relationships within the group. 

In our time together during the mid-week, we've talked about our Pain & Struggles, inviting each youth to share in each other's life and the hurts we've experienced.

BUT during this time of sharing our hurts, we're also realizing that through our personal challenges, growth occurs when we put our faith in God.

Also this month we're focusing on spending some fun time together. On November 20th, we'll be going to Hermitage Lanes to bowl from 3:30-4:45.

The cost is $10 per person and it includes one game of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza, a large drink, and four arcade tokens. It will be lots of fun so be sure you don't miss out!

Stay tuned to the calendar in the column to the left for our weekly schedule. 

Be the Change! Jordan

October = Fall Retreat & More

The mid-way point of October has come and gone, and with it have come some new and memorable moments. Here's a glimpse of what we did during Fall Retreat at Camp Lookout.

Fall Retreat was a great experience and the relationships formed there and the experiences we had will surely last a lifetime.

Also this month we will continue our monthly Project Serve outreach by lending a hand to the children of Cook's UMC. On Sunday October 23rd we will be meeting at the church at 2:00 to help with some much needed cleaning and organizing of the children's ministry shed. And on October 30th, we'll be meeting at the church once again to lead some fun games during the Children's Fall Party. 

It's time for us to Be The Change! Jordan

September News!

It's hard to believe, but fall is nearly here, which means that the SWAT Youth Ministry Fall Retreat is upon us. This year, we'll be having our fall retreat at Camp Lookout. We'll have a special guest speaker/worship leader with us throughout the retreat, and you can learn more about him here. This retreat is for all youth, 6th-12th grades and the cost is $50. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, September 11th so don't delay!

Mid-Week at SWAT will be very different this month as we use the storying method to study ancient scriptures. 

 This method is very participatory and will allow our youth to experience the story of our Christian heritage in a new and exciting way. Come from 6-8 on Wednesday nights to experience this with us!

Be sure to subscribe to this blog to stay tuned into everything happening here at SWAT Youth Ministries!

Be the Change! Jordan

Welcome Back!

The new school year has just begun, which means new opportunities and new experiences for our youth! Get ready because it's going to be a great year!

To help kick-off this new year, come join us and be a part of Welcome Weekend, which will include a trip to Holiday World on Saturday, August 6th, and conclude with The Back to Schoolness Show at Cook's on Sunday, August 7th. 

Also this month we'll be attending the Wilson County Fair on the evening of August 14th.

Sunday, August 28th, we'll have Project Serve at Community Care Fellowship in Nashville

Lastly, our new SWAT Youth Ministry shirts have arrived and are $10 each. Get yours while you can! Here's a sample of how they look...

It's gonna be a great year! Get pumped!!!!

Be the Change! Jordan