VISION
The aim of the Family Ministry at Swan Lake Evangelical Free Church flows from the church’s mission of making disciples by sharing life transformed by Christ’s love. There are three main texts that undergird all that we do: the Great Exchange (2 Corinthians 5:21), the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40), and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).
We believe family ministry exists to engage, equip, and encourage parents in the daily task of discipling their children toward a lifetime of following Jesus. We never want to replace parents.
Current/Upcoming Programs
//Foundation Guys Bible Study// Foundation is on a break until the end of the school year, and will re-launch this summer to take over the FCA Guys Bible Study at the school.
Rides are often available from Marshall and Cottonwood, just contact our Youth Pastor at Colton@swanlakechurch.org with any questions you have, or if you need a ride!
//Rooted Women’s Bible Study// Ladies, Rooted Women’s Bible Study is back! Gretchen Andrea and Genna Loe will be leading again and have calendared out the meetings through the end of 2024!
The schedule can be found on Rooted’s Instagram Page: @swanlake_rooted.
Tune in for Regular updates
All updates to our Student Ministry Life, whether they be events, meeting times, or simply weekly Biblical encouragement will come primarily from our Instagram Page - (Link Here) https://www.instagram.com/swanlakestudentministry/ or tagged @swanlakestudentministry on the Instagram app.
Text Reminders: SLSM uses the app “Remind” to send out weekly reminders and updates on upcoming events to students and parents! If you are looking for a way to keep in touch all you have to do is text @swanlakes to the number 81010, and then you’ll be signed up for our Remind messages!
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram and sign up for Remind to be alerted anytime there are changes to our regular scheduled events, reminders of activities and events, and to be kept in the loop on what is happening in our Student Ministry! This will be our main point of contact with you!
Current Series — Winter/Spring 2025
Epistle to the Romans: For our current series at Swan Lake Student Ministry, we will be exploring the book of Romans with our students! Our intention is to walk students through Paul’s explanation of the Gospel, God’s righteous judgment, His just rule, His calling for us to live holy lives, and His deep love for His Church.
General Spring/Summer 25 Information
It is September and the yearly youth schedule is coming to a close! The Summer Schedule begins with our SLSM Summer Kickoff on Wednesday, June 4th, all announcements and upcoming events will be listed here as well as on our Instagram page, so be sure to check back regularly!
Youth Group will be scheduled for every Wednesday from 7:30-9:30 PM this school year unless otherwise announced from our Instagram page or on our events page here, you can find that link here—https://www.instagram.com/swanlakestudentministry/ or under the tag @swanlakestudentministry on the Instagram app!
Our current series will be exploring the Epistle to the Romans and the practical applications that it has for both students and every Christian as they strive to pursue Jesus with their lives!
All significant events (Planned or added throughout the year) will be listed in the section below, updates will come out more regularly from our Instagram page.
Upcoming Events - (Spring/Summer)
//Senior Takeover Night 2025// Wednesday, May 14th, 7:30 PM - Senior takeover night is a night all about our Seniors! We sit down our soon-to-be graduates and interview them about their time in Swan Lake Student Ministry, the good, the bad, and the ridiculous! All students are invited to come celebrate our Seniors and catch some wisdom from those that have gone before them!
//Graduate Sunday 2025// Sunday, May 18 9:30 AM - On Graduate Sunday we honor our Seniors in Church. On this particular morning of the year we take some time at the beginning of service to recognize them, share their future plans with our congregation, and pray for them before sending them off to their future pursuits!
//Chicago Mission Trip 2025// Students! You’re invited to join us next Summer (2025) to a mission trip to Chicago through Apex Missions*! At this site students will receive a week of education on how to share about Jesus with people of different faiths, as well as have opportunities for some local outreach in Chicago!
*(Apex is the EFCA’s Student Mission organization).
watch live
Can’t make it to youth group? Want to stay tuned in on what your students are learning? Join us every Wednesday during the school year (Unless otherwise noted) at 8:10/15pm CST for a live stream from our Swan Lake Student Ministry Service! Hope to see you there!