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Upcoming
“Marriage: Up Close and Personal” Conference – Registration Closed
February 28-29 | Friday, 6-9pm (Dinner included) + Saturday, 9am-Noon
Wherever you are in the “for better or worse”, your marriage will be strengthened through this conference. Special Guests Dr. Grant and Tammy Ethridge will share from their study “Marriage: Up Close and Personal”. You are encouraged to invite friends who are without a church home (receive BOGO pricing)! Childcare provided, 6 weeks through 5th grade.
Young at Heart
Tuesday, March 3 | 11:30-2pm | Worship Center | All age 55 and older are welcome! Gospel Singer Amy Ladd will perform. Amy seeks to serve and spread the Gospel through music, fellowship and faithfulness. Menu: Baked Potato/Salad Bar, Soup, Dessert. Cost: $5 at the door.
SBCV Kids Ministry Conference – Register here
Saturday, March 7 | 8:45am-3:30pm | Do you minister to children and are ready to be encouraged, equipped, and connected with children’s leaders from across the state? This FREE, inspirational conference has 2 national-level speakers and 36 breakout sessions designed to help you reach kids for Christ. Register online.
Marriage Equipping Class
Wednesdays starting March 11 | 6:30-8pm | Room 120 | Couples are invited to join us for this 6-week Wednesday night class.
Quarterly Business Meeting
Sunday, March 15 | Refuge Student Building | After 11am service
Student DNOW Weekend 2020 – Register here
March 20-22, 2020 | Camp Piankatank | Leaving 4pm on Friday and Returning at noon on Sunday.
This weekend-long student discipleship retreat will feature focused time of gospel-centered worship, small groups, and recreation. Our theme this year will be: One Another. Cost is $90. Deadline to register online is March 8th. Open to 6-12th grade. Up-to-date Medical Release form required.
Men’s & Women’s Softball Signups
Swift Creek teams are forming! Cost: $40. Open to age 18 and up. Women’s league starts April 20 on Monday evenings at Winterpock Recreation Association. Men’s league schedule and location to be announced. Registration for both teams will be available online! Men’s Team Leader: David Peat, Women’s Team Leader: Elizabeth Trail.
Hostesses for Women’s Tea and Festival of Tables
Saturday, April 27 | 2-4pm | Tickets go on sale March 22!
Women’s Ministry is looking for women to host a table by providing eight place settings and a decor theme of your choosing (food is provided). Ticket sales will begin in March. Visit the table in the Main Hallway or contact Cynthia Yount at women@swiftcreekbaptist.org.
Mom’s Morning Out – Register here
Financial Peace University – Register here
GriefShare – Register here
Ongoing Opportunities
Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30 and 11am
Our blended worship service includes a time of praise through song and a powerful message from Senior Pastor Monty Guice.
Sunday Morning Connect Groups
We invite you to join us for a time of Bible study and fellowship on Sunday Mornings. Classes are available for every age and stage of life. Look for our Connect Group Directory under the visitor tab.
Wednesday Night Activities (September-May)
Dinner: 4:45-6pm
Equipping Classes: Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm. New classes are offered every few weeks. Take a gander at our Equipping brochure under the visitor tab for the latest offerings for men’s, women’s, and co-ed classes.
Students and Children: Wednesday Nights, children (2yrs-5th) are invited to participate in our AWANA program where they will hear Bible stories, memorize scripture, and play games. Students (6th-12th) meet in our Refuge Student Center for a time of large group worship and discipleship.Younger children can be dropped off in the nursery.
Music: Choirs for adults, students, and children have rehearsal at various times on Wednesday nights. Check out our worship ministry page for times and locations.
Thursday Night Activities (September-May)
English as a Second Language
Thursdays | 6-8pm
Swift Creek offers ESL classes to the community once a week during the school year. Classes and childcare are free, and participants do not need to register ahead of time. If you are interested in volunteering with ESL, email David Peat Sr. at missions@swiftcreekbaptist.org.
Ongoing Mission Opportunities
Crenshaw Elementary Backpack Program (September-May)
Help us feed hungry kids in our community. Non-perishable foods and snacks may be placed in the large box in the Main Hallway by the Fellowship Hall entrance. If you are not already contributing through your Connect Group Class, you may pick up a list of suggested food items at the donation bin. For more information, call Donnie Dalton, 804-690-5507
Chesterfield Food Bank- Second Saturdays
Swift Creek is excited to be serving with the Chesterfield Food Bank. We will be helping with the food distribution at A.M. Davis Elementary school on the second Saturday of each month. This is a great opportunity to serve with your entire family! What to Expect
Ongoing for Women:
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Free Resources from Right Now Media
Swift Creek is offering free access to a huge, streaming, online, access-on-any-device library of over 10,000 video Bible studies, leadership videos, kids shows and more. Its like the Netflix of Bible Study videos! Contact the church office to receive your emailed invitation.
