Turkey!!

Now that November is here, we're beginning to look ahead with excitement and great anticipation about what God will do throughout the remainder of 2012 and even more excited about all that He has in store for 2013. 

As always you can check the calendar in the bar on the left side of this blog for more specifics on youth ministry dates and activities, however you can get more information by checking out the monthly Youth Ministry Newsletter here.

Now that we're in the second grading period of the school year, we would like to draw your attention to the new Tutoring Ministry here at Cook's UMC. This new ministry is currently geared toward middle and high school students and is absolutely FREE. You can contact the church office for more information if interested.

Also this month, sign-ups will be posted for Resurrection 2013. You can learn more about Resurrection by watching the video below. Dates, prices, and other information is listed in our November newsletter linked above. 

Thanks for checking out the youth ministry blog and we hope to see you during one of our regular youth gatherings soon. 

Be the Change! Jordan

Fall Retreat and More

Once again this year, we were able to have our Fall Retreat at Camp Lookout near Chattanooga. Although some of our plans were altered due to some unexpected rain, we had an amazing time and experienced God in a new and very exciting way! Here's a glimpse of this year's retreat...

Like always, we had lots of fun, but the relationships built during this trip and the spiritual disciplines we learned will last a lifetime. Many thanks to Joel Malin and everyone at Camp Lookout for helping this retreat be the best yet!

Throughout the rest of October we've got plenty to do, including Project Serve on Saturday October 20th, a Halloween party, and of course our regular Sunday and Wednesday gatherings. Get more details by checking out the October Newsletter now!

Be the Change! Jordan          

September SWAT Updates

Whew! It seems like August flew by with all the events we had going on here at SWAT Youth Ministries. HOWEVER, now that September is here we're shifting our attention to Fall Retreat 2012.

Check out this video and meet Joel Malin, our speaker and worship leader for this year's Fall Retreat.

As Joel said in the video, the sign-up deadline is September 16th so sign-up today and don't miss out!

For more information about things happening here at SWAT Youth Ministries, check out our September Newsletter today! 

As always, keep up with the youth ministry calendar to the left for other important dates and times. 

Be the Change! Jordan

My Chrysalis Experience - by Todd Cox

We all have those weekends that we will never forget. We make great memories, have loads of fun, and never forget what happened. It could have been a weekend we went on a vacation, got a pet, or almost anything else. Well my weekend I’ll never forget was the weekend I went to Chrysalis.

Chrysalis is a spiritual renewal weekend where you get shut off from the world for a weekend and it’s just you, God, and your flightmates. The friendships you make are ones that last the longest and the memories made are ones you’ll never forget. It’s a life changing experience that everyone should have!

Todd Cox

Jr. @ Wilson Central

August = Return to Normalcy

With the arrival of August comes the return of school and our more regular schedules. This said, we still have several things going on this month so be sure to check out the August youth newsletter and as always, check out the calendar to the left for other dates and times. 

Here's a glimpse at the Bak2Skool Lock-in and Concert.

Go to www.bak2skool.smartevents.com to register for this lock-in today!

Also, be sure to sign-up this month for the 2012 Fall Retreat! The dates are September 30th- October 3rd and it will be at Camp Lookout near Chattanooga.

Be the Change! Jordan