This page is your hot spot for all the latest news from Swift Creek! Check back here regularly for announcements and registrations as seen in the bulletin each week. For a full list of Swift Creek events, view our Calendar! View the Campus Map
Upcoming
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Tuesday, December 24 | 4pm | Worship Center
Childcare provided for 6 weeks through 5th grade.
End of the Year Schedule
Christmas Eve Service: Candlelight service at 4pm. Childcare available for 6 weeks through 4 years.
Sunday, December 29: One worship service at 11am. No adult, student, or children’s connect groups or children’s church. Childcare available for 6 weeks through Kindergarten during 11am service.
Wednesday Night Activities: Regular programming will resume January 8, 2020.
Parents Night Out – Register here
Friday, December 13 | 6-9pm | Fellowship Hall & Preschool Classrooms
Parents, need a night out? Drop your kids off at church for 3 hours of babysitting with pizza included! $5 per child, or $15 family max. Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy a night with friends! Children ages 6 weeks-5th grade are all invited. Register online.
Young at Heart Christmas Program Bus Trip
Saturday, December 14 | Thomas Road Baptist Church | Lynchburg, VA
Cost: $45, includes bus trip and show. Lunch at Macados (not included). Sign up by December 7! To sign up or for more info, contact Pastor Trevor Collazo or Sylvia Williamson, youngatheart@swiftcreekbaptist.org
Mom’s Morning Out – Register Here
Monday, December 16 | 9am-Noon | Preschool Hallway
Moms, looking for some time to yourself? Drop your kids off with us for 3 hours of uninterrupted time. Run some errands, take a nap, do whatever you like!
Financial Peace University – Register here
Wednesdays, Starting January 8 | 6:30-8pm | 118 | Take the class that over 6 million have already taken and are now heading towards financial peace. This class covers it all: Debt, Savings, Investing, Retirement Planning, Insurance, and a lot more! If you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck or don’t have a sense of direction with your finances, this is your opportunity!
GriefShare – Register here
Wednesdays, starting January 8 | 6:30-8pm | 207A
This is a video seminar series for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Videos featuring nationally recognized Christian experts on grief recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective are combined with support group discussion. Childcare is provided for 6 weeks to 5th grade.
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.
