Welcome to Swift Presbyterian Church's website. This is also the weekly newsletter with all the latest activities and events. Please feel free to browse around. Enjoy! History of Swift  Swift Presbyterian Church was built in the early 1900s. The old church is now a Historical Landmark.  Swift Church has a congregation of 292 members. From the large groups of young adults to retirees, God has kept the historical family atmosphere and blended it with a fresh breath of life. The only thing that takes precedence over the warm loving relationships at Swift is the willingness to serve God and His will. All are welcome at Swift Church, just as all are welcomed into Christ. Please click on "History of Swift" for the interesting beginning of this growing church. Present Sanctuary Worship Times Early Service in the old chapel 8:00 am Traditional Service in the new sanctuary 10:00 am Ash Wednesday Service will be at 6:30 pm in the main sanctuary. See Christian Education for Sunday School times  Christian Education News Christian Education   For further information please click on "Christian Education" Need Directions to Swift? If you need directions to Swift Church please click on the above link. It will take you directly to Mapquest.  The choir meets Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. If you enjoy making a joyful noise, please come join them! Are you in the need of prayer? Swift Church wants to extend an invitation to you to let us know when you have the need of prayers. You may email the church at swiftpc@gulftel.com with a request. In the subject line please insert "Prayer Request". Please indicate if you would just like the staff to pray for you, you would like to have your request put on the weekly Prayer Concerns list that is in the bulletin each Sunday or you would desire a call from the pastor or his assistant. You do not need to include your last name but please include your phone number if you want a call.   Swift Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church USA family. To access the PCUSA homepage, please click image above.  Ministries Ministries Getting Involved An important part of our membership in Christ's Body, the Church, is involvement. Many people enjoy participating through either a ministry, or one of the many Small Groups that Swift has to offer. Please feel free to contact any of the following leaders of a ministry or Small Group toward which you feel God's call. Please click on Ministries for further information.  Presbyterian Women Presbyterian Women PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Linda Hewitt, Moderator   Swift Presbyterian Women will meet on February 9 at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall for their regular monthly meeting. On February 11 at 11:30 am the First Presbyterian Women are hosting a luncheon and program at Wolf Bay Lodge on Co. Rd. 20 in Foley. See Linda Hewitt if you would like to attend.   Come See!  Click on web address at the top to see more about Presbyterian Women  SWIFT MISSIONS  Click on MINISTRIES on the left side bar to learn about some of Swift's Missions.  Counselling Available Gulf Coast Counseling Services LLC Dr. Kim Witchard is offering counciling to all Swift members that need some help. Please click on the web site address. You may also contact her by email dr.kwhitchard@gmail.com .  Swift Christian Book Club Book Club   The Swift Christian Book Club  If you are interested in participating in a discussion group, click on Book Club.

PASTOR KEITH'S SABBATICAL AND TRIP TO TURKEY             As part of his original terms of call, Pastor Keith will take three months of sabbatical leave this year, to be split into two parts. The first part of that leave will be February 2-15th, when he and Lisa will visit religious sites in Turkey (Asia Minor in the New Testament).  We look forward to his return and sharing of his experiences and pictures.             Kim Vanbrimmer and Jody Beth Melton will lead worship on the two Sundays Pastor Keith is traveling in February.  PRAISE IN THE PINES              Praise in the Pines has been postponed until further notice.  Butterfly Girls Butterfly girls Ladies, would you like to know more about the Butterfly Girls? Click on Butterfly Girls for the details. GRIEFSHARE MINISTRY                         This program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people who are going through the same things you are. Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Too often people, including Christians, tend to stuff their grief instead of allowing it to do the God-given work for which it is intended. Don't allow fear of what others may think to keep you from what could help you. Confidentiality is very much a part of this program.             Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. You will find encouragement, comfort and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member or friend. No matter what the cause of your loved one's death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling. You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future. Grief-related books/materials are available for participants.             GriefShare will meet every Saturday, 10am - noon, for 12 weeks in the annex, room 3. All materials are provided by the church and donations to the ministry are always appreciated. For more information contact Paula Brewer at 979-6506 or jdandbutterflies@gmail.com.             This program features biblical, Christ-centered teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people who are going through the same things you are.             No matter what the cause of your loved one's death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling. You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.               Cursillo If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come. II Corinthians 5:17 This is your Invitation to join us at Alabama Presbyterian Cursillo. Please click on the logo to go to correct page.   SWIFT CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL   The preschool is now collecting Labels for Education.  Our goal is to earn an Eggspert Game Buzzer System.  To earn this, we need to collect 3,750 points.  The points can be found on Campbell's soups, BIC office products, V8 juices, Pace salsas, Swanson broths and Post snacks and cereals.  Save your labels, lids and caps, and drop them by the preschool at any time.  For a complete list of products, go to www.labelsforeducation.com and click on Participating Products.  Currently, we have 5 points.  We have a long way to go, but with your help, our preschoolers will be "Eggsperts" in no time!      Youth Group   JANUARY  YOUTH CALENDAR     Youth Group Sunday School  9:00-9:45am For youth grades 6th - 12th and friends. We will be studying Jesus' birth and early ministry using our Student Bibles and a video called "The Story."   SWIFT CHURCH MUGS FOR SALE All proceeds go to our Youth Group activities. See Jody Beth or one of the youth to purchase; cash or check made out to "Swift", with "Youth"' in memo. Mugs are $5 each, or a set of 4 for $20! J      EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN CONFERENCE at the Pensacola Civic Center, April 20-21, 2012.  Contact Amber Warner for more information at 747-5456 or amwarner41@yahoo.com.