Wow! It is already February 2010, which means summer is almost here! Did you know that we have already filled THREE weeks of summer camp? Our Learn & Serve (L&S) staff has been busy talking to youth directors and leaders. However, we still have several weeks of camp that have spots still available. Register now to reserve your spot! Are you an individual? You can still come to L&S…just register with Jarred! Visit www.sifat.org/learnandserve to find out which weeks are available or for more information about camp.

Are you looking for a summer staff opportunity? We need to receive applications by this Friday (Feb. 12). What are we looking for? A worship leader, counselors and flex staff. Find out more or download an application.

Flex staff is our newest way to get involved with summer camp! Come volunteer for a minimum of two consecutive weeks as a support person for camp. From working in the cafeteria to helping with programming, many “behind the scenes” staffers are needed to serve our counselors and campers.

Questions about L&S? Email learnandserve@sifat.org.

Another DecembeRadio concert is being held in Mississippi. The proceeds are going to missions, and SIFAT is one of the organizations that will benefit. Other bands performing include God Speed 3, Seven Glory and Sarah Reeves.
When: December 2, 2009 at 6 p.m.

Where: Forrest County Multi Purpose Center Hwy 49 S, Hattiesburg, MS

More information: Click the flier on the left or visit www.forrestcountycenter.com

SIFAT’s Learn & Serve staff are debuting a new youth event during the MLK, Jr., holiday weekend. On January. 16-18, 2010, we invite you to come experience 48: A Slum Experience.

Students and leaders will live in our urban slums for 48 hours, during which they will have to meet their basic human needs. You could go on another ski trip or have another lock-in…but we challenge you to do something different.

For more information, contact Jarred, griffinj@sifat.org or download this flier.

The dates for our 2009-2010 CARES events are now posted on our website. Visit www.sifat.org/cares to find out more information. Space is limited, so make your field trip plans now! The CARES program is an educational field trip for all age students, including public, private and home school groups (and scouts and church groups, too).

This fall’s CARES program is Around the World. Students have the opportunity to visit homes in our Global Village, where they learn about the country represented and participate in hands-on activities. From folk dancing in the Philippines to making tortillas in Guatemala, students (and their chaperones!) tour the world in just a few hours.

Quick Facts:

• Cost: $15 (which includes the Hunger Banquet, a special lunch that brings the statistics of world hunger to life).
• Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Group size: maximum of 150 (multiple groups are scheduled each day)
• Ages: 3rd-12th (recommended)

To book a CARES event, please contact cares@sifat.org.