Upcoming Events: 11-10-08

Love Songs for Haiti – Sunday, November 16 @ 7pm.

• Where: E-Free Church in State College (Blue Course Ave)
• When: 7pm-10pm (we’ll leave @ 9pm)
• Carpool: Meet @ Snappy’s @ 6:30pm | Return @ 9:30pm.
• Why are we doing this instead of youth group? One of our goals as a youth group is to get outside our walls err… curtains on Sunday Nights and do something that helps the poor and needy.  Haiti has been hit recently by multiple hurricanes, devastating what is already a very impoverished nation.  Love Songs For Haiti is a concert / coffee house event designed to raise awareness and motivate people to action to help this nation.  We have a very direct connection to Haiti through one of our SWAT members – Smith Paul – and through our home church PVCC.  This just makes sense for us.
• Is this free? Yes.  And No.  It’s free to get in, but there will be multiple opportunities for you to get involved and sacrifice to help someone who is less fortunate than yourself

Mystery Retreat!

• For more information on our Mystery Retreat, click here.
• You can sign up ONLINE at the link above… don’t miss out!

Day On the Couch Day: Monday, December 1st.

• When: The monday after Thanksgiving
• Where: Tim and Sarah’s place.
• Time: 10am-6pm
• What: Movies.  All day.
• Why? We like movies – and there’s nothing to do on this day – might as well spend it together!
• How do we choose the movies? We show NOTHING that is rated-R.  We are very careful about our PG-13 choices, and screen every movie for content.  Movies are suggested by students and screened by Tim and Sarah.  We try to get a mix of genres.
• Questions? Comment below by clicking the “comments” link (i.e. “0 Comments” “1 comment”)

Hope to see you soon!

Tim

No SWAT this Sunday!

Hey everyone,

Since I am GETTING MARRIED!!  and since our Grace Prep students will be at the Pure Freedom Event in Mechanicsburg, PA – we are cancelling SWAT for this week.

However – YOU are invited to join the crew in Harrisburg for the Pure Freedom Event!  Details can be checked out below.  If you are interested in going – please contact Tim ASAP at 404-7142.  See you in a few weeks when we get back from our honeymoon!

http://www.becominglikejesus.org/pure-freedom.asp

Tim

SWAT Kickoff is this Sunday!

You SO don’t want to miss this!  SWAT is kicking off a great year this Sunday.  The details are below – check back for frequent updates!

When: Sunday Nights
Time: 7pm
Where: Old Gregg School Community Center (directions here)

We’ll be kicking off the year with great food & prizes.  Come join us as we discover God’s plan for 2008-09.

Tim

House Party @ Tim & Sarah’s!

Well… technically it’s at Sarah’s place since they are not married yet… but soon it will be Tim & Sarah’s place!

SWAT Night is taking a break for the rest of the summer – but every Sunday evening, we will be having everyone over to our new apartment in Centre Hall!  We are 1 door down (toward Snappy’s) from Mel’s Market in Centre Hall (next to Brother’s Pizza).

Look for a white house, and we are the apartment on the left.

Come on over for snacks, hangout time, worship & discussion about topics that you selected in the surveys last week.

See you there!

Sundays in August.  7pm – ??

Tim

Pool Party – girls only!

This Thursday – girls are invited to Pam Mansell’s place for a pool party!  The party begins @ 7pm.  Come on out – bring your suits and your (girl) friends!

The Mansell’s live on 140 Beryl Street in Centre Hall.  For directions, click here

See you there (well not me… but Pam will!)

Tim

Summer Fest Approaching!

This Sunday is Summer Fest 2008! You don’t want to miss SWAT’s summer kickoff.

Parents – yes, you’re invited.  Come join us and get to know the team that will be working with us this summer!  There will be tons of food, prizes, “Are You Smarter Than a SWAT Student” and much more…  Here are the details

Date: Sunday, June 29
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Old Gregg School Community Center
Cost: FREE.

Food: Burgers, Brats, Dogs + sides and desserts.

Tell me again what you have going on this Sunday night that will be better?  That’s what I thought – see you there!

Tim

Signups Start Today!

Signups start today for the following events:

• Allegheny Expedition (Guys)
• Summer of Service

Here are some details YOU need to know!

Allegheny Expedition (Guys): “Man vs. Wild”

• Cost: $40 (cheap!!)
• Dates: June 30 – July 3 (leave Monday, return Thursday)
• Details: Checkout “Upcoming Summer Events”

How to Sign-Up:

• Email / Talk to / Call Tim
• Give a verbal commitment to the event
• Give a $20 deposit (or check for full amount made out to “PVCC”)
• Fill out a medical release form

** Sign-up Deadline: Wed, June 18.

Summer of Service

• Cost:
  • Early-Bird Rate (before July 1) – $135
    ** $50 will be NON-REFUNDABLE after 7/01/08
  • Regular Rate (before July 15- $150
• Dates: July 27-Aug 1 (Sunday – Friday)
• Details: Checkout “Upcoming Summer Events”

How to Sign-Up:

• Email / Talk to / Call Tim. OR grab brochure on Sunday.
• Give a $50 deposit (or check for full amount made out to “PVCC”)
• Fill out and return the brochure, student contract & medical information.

** Sign-up Deadlines:

• Early-Bird Deadline: Tues, July 1
  (deposit becomes non-refundable)
• Final Deadline: Tues, July 15

Don’t miss out on these events! Get signed up sooner, rather than later. We will have to turn people away this time if you miss the deadline.

Tim

No SWAT in June?? Don’t worry!

There is no SWAT in the month of June, but don’t worry – we have plenty planned for your Sunday Nights!  Here’s our upcoming June schedule, make sure to mark it on your calendar!

Sun, June 1: Jenny Beben’s Graduation Party!  1pm-?? @ the Centre Hall Lion’s Club
Sun, June 8: Grace Prep Graduation & Penns Valley Baccalaureate.  Times TBA
Sun, June 15: No SWAT — Father’s Day!
Sun, June 22: Guys / Girls night out!

• Guys: We are heading to the Spike’s Game for some good old-fashioned ball park fun.
• Girls: Join Sarah for a night out!  You’ll be mini-golfing and then heading over to Meyer Dairy for icecream!

Sun, June 29:  Summer Fest 2008!  It’s a Party!

It’s the perfect way to kickoff your summer!  Join us for a night of games, prizes, food, and a look ahead to a Summer of Service!  You don’t want to miss it… so put it on your calendar now, and start inviting people!

• Who’s Invited? Teens, Parents of Teens & Youth Leaders
• What Time is It? 6pm-9pm
• Where is it? Old Gregg School Community Center (where we have church!)
• What about dinner? It wouldn’t be a party without food!  There will be burgers, dogs, brats, sides & deserts.
• I have to save my money for college… Don’t worry, it’s FREE.
  

Remember to plan your summer so you can hang out with us!  See you soon,

Tim

Upcoming Summer Events!

Hey everyone, so you can plan your summer calendars, vacations, work schedules, etc. — here are our summer events – including our Summer Service Project, Senior Trip, Allegheny Expedition (Guy’s & Gals wilderness adventures), etc. Without further adieu, here goes:

SWAT Summer Fest – Sun, June 29 @ 6pm.

• Burgers, Games, Activities – the whole family is invited! It’s a Bash to kickoff a summer like no other. You’ll leave with a full stomach, a smile on your face, and you’ll be completely up to speed on what’s happening this summer with SWAT.

Allegheny Expedition. Guys – June 30- July 3 (M-Th) Girls – July 11-13 (F-Su)

• Guys – “Man vs. Wild”: Push yourself to the limits, have an unforgettable survival adventure in the outdoors, and learn what it means to become a man. Plus, what better way to celebrate school being out and kick your summer off right? Plan on leaving Monday and returning Thursday. Survival expert Eric Marshall will be taking us on a backpacking trip through the Allegheny Mountains like you’ve never experienced before.** REGISTRATION UNDERWAY **
  
• Girls: It’s time to get away – so grab your camping gear and join us for a girls-only 3-night adventure in the outdoors, custom-tailored for you. Learn what it means to be a woman of God as you partner together in the outdoors.

Summer of Service (SOS) – July 27-Aug 1 (Sun-Fri)

Summer of Service is camp/conference for students who are hungry to impact their world. SOS is not your normal youth camp! We won’t just sit, sing and listen. At SOS we’ll experience powerful worship, we’ll hear great messages, and then we’ll take it to the streets, serving the people of the Centre Region to show God’s love in practical ways. The goal of SOS is to give middle and high school students and opportunity to grow closer to God while developing a heart to serve those around them. We really believe that “Small Things Done With Great Love Will Change The World.” Over the course of the week students can expect to go on outreaches every day, making contact with people who are crying out for God’s love.

**REGISTRATION UNDERWAY**

Cost: $135 (Early Bird Rate – Deadline July 1)

Senior Trip: July 14-18 (Mon-Fri)

Bellevue, Ohio (Jonathan’s Home Town) & Cedar Point! All for under $100.

Tim

Sr. High Retreat Recap!

Wow, so we’re back!  That was a pretty cool retreat.  I thought the speakers were right on, and the worship was good.  But what absolutely blew me away was seeing all of you gathered around on the uncomfortable couches Saturday night and just praying for each other.

I could really feel God moving, and I know you were wrestling with Him while you prayed for each other.  It was definitely the coolest moment for me.  Props to SWAT for totally representing in the 3-on-3 tourney too!

Now is probably about that time when reality hits you in the face.  You were dealing with some stuff, and it was very real stuff, but now life just seems back to normal.  I just want to encourage you that what happened this past weekend was very real, and it’s not the end.  God wants your heart this week just like he had it this past weekend.

What that means:  We have to get away, steal moments throughout the week to be with Him and get quiet. It’s easy at a retreat when there isn’t anything else around, but it’s SO hard back at school and home where you have commitments, worries, struggles, and basically life stuff.

My encouragement to you is 1 Peter 5:6-8

6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

 8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.  

Remember to steal moments this week to just be with Him.  He will continue the work He started in you this weekend, He always does.

Live, Pray, Love,
Tim