As a parent for many years and now a grandparent, I can safely say this: Parenting is hard work. My grandchildren, whom I typically call ‘the Grands,’ were just in Springfield for summer vacation. My wife and I gave them a tour with local sights, …
Young Adults Find Community
Summer often brings changing schedules, vacations, and time away, but one thing that hasn’t slowed down at Schweitzer is our Young Adult Ministry. It’s been exciting to see college-aged adults continue pursuing Christ, building friendships, and growing in their faith through several opportunities designed just …
Young Adult Summer
Diplomas in hand, tassels turned, caps in the air, and suddenly, a whole new world of options. One worth adding to the list is Schweitzer’s Young Adults group, where faith-building, fellowship, and fun all show up in the same room. This summer, the group has …
[The Rest of the Story] Christmas Market
When I was a young child, my grandmother and I used to listen to Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story. Harvey was an American radio journalist famous for filling in the blanks of popular history. As his time on air wrapped up, he’d close …
Students Stepping Deeper into Faith Through Confirmation
Students often say one of their biggest takeaways from Confirmation is a clearer understanding of the Trinity—one of the most complex doctrines for a young teen to grasp. Using the easy-to-read bookThe Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith by Phil Tallon, students begin to unpack …
SKipp Update
Schweitzer Kids in Prayer & Praise is off to an awesome start! In the first three weeks alone, K-4th grade students memorized 48 of 55 possible verses, many of them practicing with their parents at home. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a pillar …
Get Ready to SKipp Into 2025
An exciting change is coming to Kids Ministry on Wednesday nights in 2025. SKipp begins January 8th from 6:30 – 8pm and will continue until May 14th. “What is SKipp?” you may ask. SKipp stands for Schweitzer Kids in Prayer and Praise. This brand-new program is …
Camp for Christmas
Everyone likes to give a meaningful, life-changing gift to someone for Christmas. If you are a parent or grandparent of a student or future student, you can give the gift of summer camp! Camp is an excellent time for students to break out of their …