Kerlande Update

As you all know, we've been sponsoring a child in Haiti for nearly a year now. Kerlande is 6 years old and is one of seven children in her family, with one brother and five sisters. She is in the 2nd grade, walking 30 minutes to and from school each day. She loves to sing and color and her favorite toy is a doll. 

As her only sponsors, the $35 she receives from us per month does not cover much, however it has allowed her to get a medical check-up and does provide some food and clothing for her on a daily basis.

Please remember that Kerlande and other children like her need our help. Please be in prayer for ways that God can use YOU to impact her life and the lives of so many other needy children. 

Be the Change! Jordan

What's New in 2012

2011 was a great year at SWAT Youth Ministries, but 2012 promises to be even better. Already this year we've enjoyed a new adventure at Resurrection in Gatlinburg, TN, but that's just the beginning. This year we're going to strongly pursue our purpose by connecting youth to Christ through worship, service, and discipleship opportunities.

Here's a glimpse of what we have planned...

Movie Screening w/ the Cast:

Beware of Christians - March 15th

Box-Inn to Raise Homelessness Awareness

That is just a quick run-down of a few of the things we have planned this year. More details will come later, but for now, Be the Change!

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