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 // Guys! Looking for a place to grow in the Word and ask hard questions about your faith? We have something for you! The 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month (unless otherwise announced) we’ll be meeting at the Andrea’s house at 7:00 PM for an SLSM Guys Bible Study! Currently, we’re going through the book, “You are a Theologian” by J.T. English and Jen Wilkin, this book emphasizes the need for every believer to understand Theology and covers some important theological topics. Students only need to show up with a Bible, we have the books on hand!

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 has a schedule out for the Winter which is available at the church! Contact Gretchen Andrea or Genna Loe to be added to the remind group and get ahold of schedules for summer meetings!

The ladies also meet every Sunday before Church for a time of fellowship together (unless otherwise announced on the 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 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 — Fall/WINTER 2023

Epistle to the Thessalonians: For our Fall & Winter series at Swan Lake Student Ministry, we will be exploring the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians with our students! Our intention is to walk students through Paul’s call to believers to hold firm to their faith in the midst of trials and persecution— And that we cannot do so effectively on our own, but through holding to Christ Jesus in the midst of this tumultuous life.

General Winter 2024 Information

  • It is December and the yearly youth schedule is coming to a close! The Fall/Winter Schedule begins with our SLSM Fall Launch on September 6th, 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 series for the Fall/Winter will be exploring the Epistles to the Thessalonians 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 - (Winter/Spring)

//District Blitz 2024// Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21st - Every spring the EFCA North Central District puts on District Blitz. This yearly event focuses on intentionally equipping and encouraging students to grow in their faith. District Blitz consists of breakout sessions with various speakers and focuses (i.e. Science and the Bible, How to Study the Bible, etc), daily prayer meetings before services, worship before and after sessions, and two different speakers from local EFCA churches! We strongly encourage all of our students to try to attend this event, especially if they have not before!

//Summer Mission Trip 2023// Unfortunately our scheduled Crisis Response trip for the summer did not garner enough student interest to continue pursuing. Instead we will be looking at some possible local/day-trip serving options for students this summer! More info will be coming here!


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!

Wednesday, March 30, 2022: Testifying of Christ (1 John 5:6-12)

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022: Shaped By Love (1 John 4:7-12)

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022: Discerning Truth (1 John 4:1-6)

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022: Love in Action (1 John 3:16-24)

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022: Children of God (1 John 2:28-3:15)

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022: A Call To Abide (1 John 2:18-26)

Wednesday, January 26, 2022: Proper Affections (1 John 2:7-17)

Wednesday, January 19, 2022: A Righteous Advocate (1 John 1:5-2:6)

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022: Life In Christ (1 John 1:1-4)

Wednesday, December 8th: Prophecy and Purposes (Daniel 11 & 12)

Wednesday, November 17th: Prophecy and Purposes (Daniel 10)

Wednesday, November 10th: Prophecy and Purposes (Daniel 9)

Wednesday, November 3rd: Prophecy and Purposes (Daniel 8)

Wednesday, October 27th: Prophecy and Purposes (Daniel 7)

Wednesday, October 6th: Faith In Exile (Daniel 6)

Wednesday, September 22nd: Faith In Exile (Daniel 4)

Wednesday, September 15th: Faith In Exile (Daniel 3) // (Sound Starts at 12:50 // Sound fixed at 19:00)

Wednesday, September 8th: Faith In Exile (Daniel 2)

Wednesday, September 1st: Faith In Exile (Daniel 1)

Wednesday, August 11th: The Sermon On The Mount

Wednesday, August 4th: Blessed Are The Persecuted

Wednesday, July 28th: Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Wednesday, July 21: Blessed Are The Pure In Heart // Guest Speaker: Greg Wymer

Wednesday, July 14: Blessed Are The Merciful

Wednesday, July 7: Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness // Guest Speaker: Kaden Myhre

Wednesday, June 30th: Blessed Are The Meek

Wednesday, June 9th: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Wednesday, April 28: What We Believe About Worship // Student Speaker: Kaden Myhre

Wednesday, April 21: Valued

Wednesday, April 7: What We Believe About Evangelism & Discipleship

Wednesday, March 24: What We Believe About Christian Living.

Wednesday, March 17: What We Believe About Prayer.