Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Creation Care Day April 24

Please join us from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, Sat., April 24, where area high school youth will:

  • Meet youth from other communities and share green ideas/activities.
  • Learn more about their influences as consumers.
  • Learn what the Bible says about Creation Care.
  • Be challenged to identify areas in their home, church, school and personal lives where they can develop more sustainable habits.


All participants will receive Lunch, T-Shirt and Water Bottle - compliments of Southwestern College!


Youth Leaders will have the opportunity to learn about Southwestern College’s Sustainability Audits for churches and Creation Care of Churches Website.

For more information follow this link: www.sckans.edu/creationcareday

Monday, November 23, 2009

News from Andrew Singh

Hi friends, I hope you are all doing well. I am still in Kentucky serving two United Methodist Churches. I graduated from asbury seminary last year and hopefully will be ordained next year in the Kentucky conference. Blessings.

SC Alum's Online Devotions

Devotions by our very own Mitch Todd can be found at: http://www.gbod.org/youngpeople/worker/devotions/barefoot/archive.htm
Go check them out!

Friday, November 20, 2009

SC's Cheryl Rude quoted in GBHEM web article

Southwestern's own Cheryl Rude has been quoted in a General Board of Higher Education and Ministry web article about leadership programs at United Methodist colleges.
Follow this link: http://www.gbhem.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lsKSL3POLvF&b=3527165&ct=7633107 to read the article and share your thoughts!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

11/11/09 Chapel -- Rev. Mitch Todd

On November 11, 2009, the Rev. Mitch Todd spoke at SC's chapel service. Once a former student, the Rev. spoke about how often times, especially as students, our dreams can get deferred, and we can sometimes find ourselves in some unwanted "jail time." Listen up here!

11/04/09 Chapel -- Coach Dave Denly

On November 4, 2009, Southwestern's very own girl's basketball coach, Dave Denly, spoke at chapel. He told his testimony and how God's been working in his life through his family. Listen here

10/28/09 Chapel -- Bishop Robert Hayes

On October 28, 2009, Bishop Robert Hayes spoke at SC chapel. He reminded us that we are privileged to be disciples of Jesus, and at the same time, being a disciple of Jesus is a very different privilege! Listen here

10/21 Chapel -- Dr. Cheryl Rude

On October 21, 2009 Southwestern's very own Dr. Cheryl Rude spoke at chapel! She reminded us that we often run to where the "wild things are," but God always summons us back home; and there is no place like home, indeed! Listen here

Monday, November 16, 2009

Creation Care Day - April 24

Be sure to bring your youth group to Southwestern's Creation Care Day, April 24!!

The day will enable students to:
  • Meet youth of other communities and share green ideas/activities.

  • Learn more about their influences as consumers.

  • Learn what the Bible says about Creation Care.

  • Be challenged to identify areas in their home, church, school and personal lives where they can develop more sustainable habits.

Youth leaders will also benefit from learning about SC's Sustainability Audits for Churches and our Creation Care of Churches website.

All participants will receive lunch, t-shirt and water bottle. Online registration will be available soon!

For more information contact Julie Headrick at julie.headrick@sckans.edu or 620-229-6141 or 1-800-846-1543 ext. 6141.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

New addition to the Blogosphere!

Hey folks. My wife Ashley and I have decided to start a professional blog. We are posting about all sorts of things related to church, culture, and life. It is a place to figure out our own ideas and maybe hear some of yours. Check us out. www.barlowthompson.net

Adam Barlow-Thompson
2006 SC Alum