"We can learn from the natural world...there is a process to the production of fruit...it doesn’t just happen. The best fruit is cultivated, tended and cared for. At SIFAT, we understand the process of growing fruit; blueberries, tomatoes, squash, potatoes and other delicious food are produced every year on our 176-acre campus. Every year, SIFAT trains community leaders from around the world in more sustainable ways to produce fruit that will nourish their people physically and spiritually in the name of Jesus Christ.
Likewise, when Jesus says that we are to bear much fruit, we (again taking a lesson from the natural world) have to understand that there will be steps that have to be taken in order to bear the fruit of which He speaks.
This summer, we will look deep into scripture at how Jesus calls each of us to bear fruit in our daily lives."
“Learn & Serve opens students up to a new world. It exposes them and shows them the way to get the Gospel of love out there” – Blake Mayo, Word Alive International Outreach; Oxford, AL"
Please contact us with any questions about L&S. Call 256.396.2015 or e-mail learnandserve@sifat.org.
Are you interested in being a part of our summer staff this year?
Are you a parent who has questions? Click here for our parent's page.
* WEEK ONE – May 30-June 4, 2010 - Full
* WEEK TWO – June 6-11, 2010 - Limited Space Available - REGISTER NOW
* WEEK THREE – June 13-18, 2010 - Full
* WEEK FOUR – June 20-25, 2010 - Full
* WEEK FIVE – July 4 - July 9, 2010 - Limited Space Available - REGISTER NOW!
* WEEK SIX – July 11 - 16, 2010 - Full
* WEEK SEVEN – July 18-23, 2010 - Full
Note: Individual spaces may be available in the weeks marked Full. Contact learnandserve@sifat.org for more information.
“This experience definitely challenged my relationship with the Lord. I realized just how shallow and superficial I was” – Shera Cooley, Cloverdale Baptist Church; Dothan, AL
The Learn & Serve (L&S) summer camp is for mid-high and sr. high youth groups and their leaders. L&S is ecumenical, and all denominations and faith traditions are welcome.
L&S retreats can be scheduled any time that isn't summer! L&S is not just a program for youth - many college ministries participate, too! For more info, visit the retreats page.
“But I’m not in a youth group” or “My youth group is not going, but I still want to go.” That’s cool…we absolutely welcome individuals to register for the week of their choice.
“But our youth group is so small” – We can accommodate any sized youth group, or you may want to partner with another group in your community!
“This week opened their eyes to the world beyond their own”- Pam Wilfong; Bethel UMC; Sumter, SC
- Slum Experience at Night
- Using Appropriate Technologies
- Global Village Experience/Cross Cultural Activities
- Aldea Experience (with a night in the Village!)
- SPEAR Groups(small group time)
- Morning Devotions
- Local Mission Opportunities
- Praise and Worship in the Quonset Hut