SWIFT Youth Ministry

SWIFT Update: Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 8, 2010 by scrcyouth

Hey everyone,

Yup, it’s that week. Valentine’s Day! It’s that time to spend quality time with that special someone- or stomp on every stuffed heart you can find….

It is also the last week that Andrea and I will be at Silver Creek before we go on the call that God has given us to serve at a church in New Berlin, WI. We hope to connect with you this week and remember some great times, pray for each other, and say goodbye.

Here are some plans for this week for that….

TONIGHT- Girls regional game in Pearl City at 6:00.

Wednesday- FCA starts in Forreston for HS students at 6:45 AM.

Saturday- Guys home game in Forreston at 6:00 PM

Sunday- Sunday School at 9 AM
             Worship service at 10 AM
             JH SWIFT from 5:00-6:30 PM
             HS SWIFT from 7:00-8:30 PM.
                    This weekend we’ll look at some advice that a great guy left for his young mentor before he was killed, and we’ll have a chance to pray for one another and say goodbye before Andrea and I move.

Thanks guys! Have a great week! Much love to you all!

Tyler

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SWIFT Update: A Super Sunday Ahead!

Posted on February 1, 2010 by scrcyouth

Hey everyone,

I am still riding high from seeing “To Save a Life” with everyone last night. It seemed as if everyone had a great time seeing this movie with their friends. Students told me that they were challenged, encouranged, and excited about the movie. If you missed out on seeing it this weekend, or if you no of someone who hasn’t seen it yet, the movie is still at the Lindo until at least Thursday and possibly yet another week.

A cool stat- Outreach Films called a friend of mine letting him know that the Lindo sold the 7th most tickets to To Save a Life this weekend throughout the country. I think that’s pretty cool.

We have another crazy awesome week planned for SWIFT this week too!

We have our annual Super Bowl party this Sunday! We want this to be just as much or if not more of a blast as To Save a Life. Invite your friends to come on out. We’re asking guys to bring a drink and girls to bring a snack if you can. We’re going to have the game up, on a big screen Wii, games, food, and fun. We also have some giveways, and a Ping Pong Tournament, with the winner receiving a “championship belt.” Come on out with your friends, it’s going to be a great time!

Here’s what we’re also doing this week-

Today- Forreston JH girls have a game starting at 4:00 PM today. Come on out and support them!

Tuesday- Freeport JH girls have a game starting at 5:15 PM. Come on out and support them.

Wednesday- FCA at Forreston HS. We’re discussing To Save a Life.

Friday- HS Girls at Forreston have a game, it is senior night!

Saturday- HS Guys have a game at 6:00 PM. Come on out to our place afterwards for Wii, games, and snacks.

Sunday- Sunday school at 9 AM
Church service at 10 AM
Super Bowl party starts at 4:45 PM!

Other News…
Andrea and my last SWIFT is Sunday, Feb 14. Keep on praying for our church to find the most perfect awesome people to come in and lead SWIFT in the future.

Thanks guys! You’re awesome!
Tyler

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SWIFT Update: TO SAVE A LIFE

Posted on January 25, 2010 by scrcyouth

Hey everyone!

I hope you have a crazy awesome week this week! I know my week started off great last night at SWIFT. We had a blast trashing the youth room and learning about the need to empty our lives out and get rid of our “trash.” I hope that you took a look at your life today and took out a load of trash.

I am super pumped for To Save a Life this weekend! Invite your friends! We are attending the 4:10 PM show this Sunday. If you need a ride, meet at the church at 3:00. We will hit the roads at 3:15 PM. If you can drive and meet us at the Lindo at 3:45 PM, that would be awesome!

Find a sponsor, student leader, or myself before you enter the theatre to make sure you get a free ticket to see this movie. Let your friends know to find us as well! If you get there by 3:45, you should have plenty of time to get your ticket, grab a seat, get snacks, and go to the bathroom before you see the movie!

For a preview, check out www.tosavealifemovie.com

If you can, plan on going to McDonald’s (the one across from Pizza Hut and Culvers on South) afterwards to get in some groups and discuss this movie.

Here are some other things happening this week….

Tonight- The HS girls at Forreston have a basketball game at 6. Cheer them on.

Tuesday- The HS guys at Forreston have a basketball game at 6. Cheer them on.

Wed- FCA at Forreston at 6:45 for HS students.

Thur- The JH girls at Forreston have a basketball game at 4. Cheer them on.

Sat- The HS girls have another game at home. (Cheer them on, but I can’t make this one).

Sun- Sun School at 9 AM
        Worship service at 10 AM
        Godbearing Team right after church.
        To Save a Life (details on top).

Other News….
Superbowl party is happening on February 7 starting at 4:45 PM. Guys bring a drink. Girls bring a snack. Everyone invite a friend!!!

Our last Sunday with SWIFT is on Feb 14.

Thanks everyone! Have a great week!!!

In Christ,

Tyler

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SWIFT Update: January 11, 2010

Posted on January 11, 2010 by scrcyouth

Hey everybody!

I hope you have an awesome day!

Math Nerd Quiz- Today’s date numerically is 01-11-10. This number has been called a binary date or binary number. Why is that? First person to respond back with the correct answer wins a prize.

Here’s what’s happening in SWIFT this week!

Wed- HS at Forreston is FCA at 6:45 AM. Text me if you need a ride (or a wake up call!)

Thur- Pray for me as I lead Unite (college ministry) for my last time there.

Sat- Girls have a game at home in Forreston at 6 PM.

Sunday- Get Schooled at Sunday School at 9 AM
              Worship service at 10 AM
             JH SWIFT from 5:00-6:30 PM
              HS SWIFT from 7:00-8:30 PM
                    This week, we’re starting a new series called “Stuff” where we’re going to learn lessons from God that relates to everyday ordinary stuff found in our homes.

Others News…
Details to come this Sunday about seeing the movie “To Save a Life” together. Check out the preview here and share it with friends!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o56pazEh-Q

Sponsors and Godbearing Team- We will have a meeting on Sunday January 24 after church.

Dice and Dessert is on February 6. (SWIFT Fund Raiser)

Superbowl Party is on February 7.

Have an awesome week guys!

In Christ,

Tyler

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SWIFT Update: 01-04-10

Posted on January 4, 2010 by scrcyouth

Hey everyone,

I hope you’re having a good day.

I am assuming that you have probably have heard the news…if you weren’t at SWIFT last night, and if you have not talked to a friend today at school, I announced last night that God called Andrea and I to a church near Milwaukee to start a student ministry in an area where many students have never heard about God’s love at all. Andrea and I have always said that God may call His followers to take big risks and do some extreme things for Him, and we believe He called us to do this. We are sad because we hate to say goodbye to you and all the other students, staff, sponsors, and member of Silver Creek. One student said last night that she thought of us like an older brother and sister, and I agree, we view so many of you as younger siblings that we love to share God’s heart with.

Andrea and I won’t move until after February 14. That gives us six weeks to still rock it and worship God together. We are hoping for some awesome six weeks with that. Throughout that time, we’d love to talk, chat, and encourage you through this time. It may be hard. I don’t know what’s going to happen, who’s going to lead SWIFT, and what the summer may hold. Those are questions we’re hoping to answer throughout the 6 weeks. This is definitely a time to pray for SWIFT, pray for each other, and cling onto God as I know that through this, He can make SWIFT stronger than ever.

If you have any questions about it, please stop by and visit, give me a call, shoot me a facebook, or whatever. We’d love to talk you through this.

Tuesday- There is a girls game home at 6:00 PM in Forreston to cheer our girls on!

Wednesday- FCA at 6:45 AM at Forreston High School-Text me if you need a ride.

Thursday- There is a guys home game at 6:00 PM in Forrest to cheer our guys on!

Friday- Another Forreston girls game is happening at 6:00!

Sunday- Sunday School at 9 AM
             Worship Service at 10 AM
              JH SWIFT from 5:00-6:30 PM
              HS SWIFT from 7:00-8:30 PM
   This week- We’re going to wrap up our “Through the Bible” series. Any questions that you may have about the whole series or anything, this is the week to ask!

Thanks guys! Much Love,

Tyler

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SWIFT Update: Winterzone

Posted on December 28, 2009 by scrcyouth

Hey everyone!

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!!! I had a blast catching up with family, sharing gifts, eating food, and celebrating the birth of Christ. It was great.

What is just as exciting is thinking about the fact that Winterzone is just 3 days a way (New Years Eve- New Years Day). This is our Winter lock in, and it is going to be a blast. In case you forgot, here are the details from the flier about what is happening and what to bring….

Winterzone

What? A way to celebrate the year 2009 and bring in 2010. Winterzone is a lock-in/mini retreat where we will come to the church, play games, eat food, have fun, hang out with friends, and commit 2010 to God together!

Where? Silver Creek Reformed Church

When? December 31, 2009 at Silver Creek Reformed Church. We will start the snow games at 4:00 PM. We will then move inside around 5:00 PM. The lock in ends at 8:00 AM on January 1, 2010.

Who? Any Junior High or Senior High Student

Why? This is a KNOW event. We want to introduce you to God’s love and help you commit 2010 to Him. We also want you to have a great time brining in the New Year!

What do I bring? There is a list of things that we encourage you to bring to this event to make it more successful for you! These items include

Snacks (Girls bring snacks, guys bring drinks!)
Any games, video game systems and games (rated below T), any movies (rated below PG-13).
Bible
Pens
Sled
Broom (for broomball) (preferably one that is old- they may break!)
$5 to cover cost of pizza and food.
WARM CLOTHES, SNOWPANTS, COAT, HATS, AND GLOVES
Any overnight stuff you may need (toothbrush, DEODORANT, etc.)
A great attitude that is ready to have fun!

Have any questions? Please contact Tyler at 815-362-2129

Make sure you come out for Winterzone- and also, invite friends! This is a great way to invite people to a SWIFT event and begin showing them God’s love.

Here is also what’s happening for SWIFT this Sunday!

Sunday School- 9:00 AM

Worship service- 10:00 AM

JH SWIFT- 5:00-6:30 PM

HS SWIFT-7:00-8:30 PM

This week, we’re going to look at Christ returning to earth. Some call this “The Last Days.” We’re going to compare what the Bible says about the last days as compared to other things like the movie 2012. It will be a really neat night.

We’ll see you guys this week! Praying for you!

Tyler

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Parent Update: Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2009 by scrcyouth

Dear parents,

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope and pray that you have an amazing Christmas week! This is a tremendous week to spend with family and experience Christ together. I hope you have a great holiday. Thank you for being wonderful parents. Your commitment to raising godly children is AWESOME!

If you have not already heard, our Christmas Eve service at Silver Creek is here at 6:00 PM. Coming to a Christmas Eve service is a great way as a family to experience Christ in the midst of the Christmas season.

Thank you again for being a tremendous blessing. You truly are.

I am attaching some news and notes from the SWIFT Update and the Real World Parent Newsletter.

Merry Christmas.
Tyler

It’s HERE! Christmas is here this week! It may be the GREATEST week of the year. Time for food, friends, family, presents, and MOST IMPORTANTLY- CHRIST! In fact, here’s a challenge for this week- don’t just experience Christmas- but let’s EXPERIENCE CHRIST. Don’t get me wrong- the other stuff is fine and good and fun, but CHRIST is better. In fact, read the Christmas story in Luke 1-3, and then read the purpose of it all in Philippians 2. Check it out.

Christ came to earth as a servant to pay for our sins. Christ did it to LOVE US. This love is amazing. This love is crazy. This love is AWESOME! Take some time to thank God for His AMAZING LOVE.

I hope you have a very Merry Christmas week! I thank God for each and every single one of you. All of you have been an unique blessing to Andrea, myself, and most importantly God in your own way.

Not a whole lot of news this week. There is no SWIFT this week because of the Christmas season.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT WINTERZONE- NEW YEAR’S EVE-NEW YEAR’S DAY. A TON OF FUN AND A GREAT WAY TO SPEND NEW YEAR’S EVE. INVITE FRIENDS!! Click the link to get details.
http://swiftyouthministry.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/winterzone-2009-2010/

Tools for Parenting Teens
Learn Their Lingo
Links to Learn From
A Little Encouragement…And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Faith Like Mary

Our hope this week is to prod our kids to be inspired by—and to aspire after—Mary’s faith. We hold her up as a role model not because she was extraordinary (which she was) but because she was also a normal…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/faith_like_mary/

Featured Resource: Boundaries with Teens

In this exciting new book, Dr. Townsend gives important keys for establishing healthy boundaries—the bedrock of good relationships, maturity, safety, and growth for teens and the adults in their lives. The book offers help in raising your teens to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions.
http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/boundaries_with_teens/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Elf-Esteem = The feeling of being overworked, underappreciated and like you don’t exist to others during the holidays while in actuality the season’s success depends on you.
Wiper Beat = When the windshield wipers on your car sync up with the music on your car radio.

3. Links to Learn From

Survey: 15 percent of teens get sexual text messages
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/15/pew.sexting.survey/
Plasticizer may be tied to boys’ breast enlargement
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BD39920091214
Boy Sent Home For Drawing Of Crucifixion
http://wbztv.com/local/taunton.cross.drawing.2.1370369.html

4. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.
- Burton Hillis

Upcoming Seminar Locations

Calvary Baptist Church
- Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Hilliard United Methodist Church
- Hilliard, OH
Alpine Church of Christ
- Longview, Texas
Alexandria Covenant Church
- Alexandria, MN
Blair Road United Methodist Church
- Mint Hill, NC
See More Dates & Locations

Daily Prayer

Ask God to help your child to see themselves as God’s servant, responsible to do whatever He asks. (See Luke 1:38.)
Subscribe to the Daily Prayer

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SWIFT Update: MERRY CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 21, 2009 by scrcyouth

Hey everybody!!

It’s HERE! Christmas is here this week! It may be the GREATEST week of the year. Time for food, friends, family, presents, and MOST IMPORTANTLY- CHRIST! In fact, here’s a challenge for this week- don’t just experience Christmas- but let’s EXPERIENCE CHRIST. Don’t get me wrong- the other stuff is fine and good and fun, but CHRIST is better. In fact, read the Christmas story in Luke 1-3, and then read the purpose of it all in Philippians 2. Check it out.

Christ came to earth as a servant to pay for our sins. Christ did it to LOVE US. This love is amazing. This love is crazy. This love is AWESOME! Take some time to thank God for His AMAZING LOVE.

I hope you have a very Merry Christmas week! I thank God for each and every single one of you. All of you have been an unique blessing to Andrea, myself, and most importantly God in your own way.

Not a whole lot of news this week. There is no SWIFT this week because of the Christmas season.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT WINTERZONE- NEW YEAR’S EVE-NEW YEAR’S DAY. A TON OF FUN AND A GREAT WAY TO SPEND NEW YEAR’S EVE. INVITE FRIENDS!! Click the link to get details.
http://swiftyouthministry.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/winterzone-2009-2010/

Merry Christmas everyone!
Tyler

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Parent Update 12:14:09

Posted on December 14, 2009 by scrcyouth

Dear Parents,

Can you believe that Christmas is getting nearer and nearer? My to-do list includes help finish up shopping, help lick envelopes to send out Christmas cards, and help ensuring that the Christmas program is good to go. The Christmas stress keeps on coming, but by the end of next week, we should all be enjoying a great time with our families!

Andrea and I took a weekend retreat to be with one another this past weekend, and we feel refreshed after a weekend away in order to bring it on, but we did end up missing the Christmas party as a result (which was a bummer). From what I’ve been told, it was a great time for all. We have some group pictures that we’re attaching to this email. But students came in ugly sweaters, great gifts were exchanged, and a fun time was had by all.

Because of Christmas, SWIFT is taking a couple of weeks off. We will meet again on January 3rd. We still have Winterzone coming up over New Years, and that is our next big event. Make sure you check out www.swiftyouthministry.wordpress.com in order to check out the details for Winterzone.

Thank you parents for being so great! I am attaching the Real World Parent Newsletter for some encouragement to you. Thanks!
Tyler

Tools for Parenting Teens
Learn Their Lingo
Links to Learn From
A Little Encouragement…And Humor