Swift Presbyterian Church
Foley AL
36535-9195
Who we are
Swift Presbyterian Church
... a warm, loving welcome to all ...
The legacy of love and service continues at the ‘church in the pines.’
Our invitation:
Swift Presbyterian Church of Foley, Alabama, extends a loving welcome to all. If you are seeking a church home and feel as though God has led you to be a part of this church family, then Swift Church stands ready to welcome you into the larger body of Christ. We invite you to explore the website of this busy church and find out more about us.
Our mission statement:
Swift Church strives to be a biblically based community bringing God joy. Through the Holy Spirit we seek to become and make disciples of Jesus Christ in order to welcome unconditionally, worship passionately, grow faithfully, serve boldly and give extravagantly.
... a warm, loving welcome to all ...
The legacy of love and service continues at the ‘church in the pines.’
Our invitation:
Swift Presbyterian Church of Foley, Alabama, extends a loving welcome to all. If you are seeking a church home and feel as though God has led you to be a part of this church family, then Swift Church stands ready to welcome you into the larger body of Christ. We invite you to explore the website of this busy church and find out more about us.
Our mission statement:
Swift Church strives to be a biblically based community bringing God joy. Through the Holy Spirit we seek to become and make disciples of Jesus Christ in order to welcome unconditionally, worship passionately, grow faithfully, serve boldly and give extravagantly.
Location of worship
23208 Swift Church Rd
Foley,
AL
36535-9195
United States
Phone: 251-943-8367
Click here to contact the church
Church Pastor
Keith Cardwell
Pastor
23208 Swift Church Rd
Foley,
AL
36535-9195
United States
Phone: 251-943-8367
Click here to contact Keith Cardwell
Church Website
Swift Presbyterian Church on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Keith Cardwell
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Keith Cardwell
Leader Bio:
The Rev. Keith Cardwell graduated from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary in 1987 and was ordained to ministry in the Presbyterian Church (USA) when he became pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Carthage, Illinois.
In 1993, Keith returned to his home state of Alabama as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Bay Minette. He grew up in Goodwater, near Alexander City.
In 2008, Pastor Keith was called to be the pastor of Swift Church.
Keith’s wife, Lisa, is his confidante, helpmate, and a strong lover of God. She is very musically talented and is Swift’s music director.
They have two adult children, Heather Myer (husband: Neil) of East Lansing, Mich., and Pate Cardwell (wife: Brett) of Silverhill. The Cardwells have six grandchildren.
In 1993, Keith returned to his home state of Alabama as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Bay Minette. He grew up in Goodwater, near Alexander City.
In 2008, Pastor Keith was called to be the pastor of Swift Church.
Keith’s wife, Lisa, is his confidante, helpmate, and a strong lover of God. She is very musically talented and is Swift’s music director.
They have two adult children, Heather Myer (husband: Neil) of East Lansing, Mich., and Pate Cardwell (wife: Brett) of Silverhill. The Cardwells have six grandchildren.
Administration
Admin Name:
Kathy Menk
Admin Position:
Office Assistant
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Kathy Menk
Swift Presbyterian Church Service Times
Worship service in the chapel at 8 a.m.
Sunday school at 9:
• Classes for children and youth will not meet. They will resume in January.
• Adult Bible study, in room 2 in the annex, is studying Acts: the incredible beginnings of the early church, the first Christians and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Led by Cheryl Jensen.
• Adult class in the fellowship hall. Led by Susan and Daryl Pichoff. Great discussion and snacks.
Worship service in the sanctuary at 10
• After “Time with the children,” those in preschool and younger may go to the nursery. Children in grades K–4 may go to children’s church.
• Anthem: “ ” — Chancel choir
Fellowship time at about 11:15
Please join us for light refreshments and conversation in the fellowship hall
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Monday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary
We celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. All are invited to the table.
Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
First service and first meal 9 a.m. in chapel and fellowship hall
Join your church family to welcome the new year with prayer, fellowship and breakfast.
We celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. All are invited to the table.
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Sunday school at 9:
• Classes for children and youth will not meet. They will resume in January.
• Adult Bible study, in room 2 in the annex, is studying Acts: the incredible beginnings of the early church, the first Christians and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Led by Cheryl Jensen.
• Adult class in the fellowship hall. Led by Susan and Daryl Pichoff. Great discussion and snacks.
Worship service in the sanctuary at 10
• After “Time with the children,” those in preschool and younger may go to the nursery. Children in grades K–4 may go to children’s church.
• Anthem: “ ” — Chancel choir
Fellowship time at about 11:15
Please join us for light refreshments and conversation in the fellowship hall
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Monday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary
We celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. All are invited to the table.
Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
First service and first meal 9 a.m. in chapel and fellowship hall
Join your church family to welcome the new year with prayer, fellowship and breakfast.
We celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. All are invited to the table.
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Prayers and Hymns
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Swift Presbyterian Church History
Cornelia Roberts had a dream
At the turn of the 20th century, in the waning years of the Victorian Era, Sandy Creek was a small but bustling community without a church. Most of the settlers who lived in the area worked for the logging operation owned by George Robinson and managed by C.A. Swift.
It was to this community that Mr. Swift brought his bride, Mobile native Susie P. Roberts. It wasn’t long before several members of her family, including Byard Roberts, Mrs. G.E. Gavin and her sister, Miss Cornelia Roberts, came to settle here as well.
Miss Cornelia desperately missed her church. On Sunday, she and the family youngsters would walk up the hill to the spot where our church now stands and she would tell them of her dream of building a church someday.
As the logging operation around Sandy Creek began to play out, many of the settlers moved away, but Miss Cornelia’s dream remained strong. In 1905, her dream began to take shape with land and lumber donated by C.A. Swift and gifts and donations from other relatives and friends.
The building was completed in 1907, and originally named “The Little Church in Piney Woods.” Three years later, Swift Church was formally organized by the Presbytery of Mobile. Miss Roberts was elected to serve as deaconess of the church, which bears the name of its primary benefactor.
The congregation of Swift Presbyterian Church has grown over the years and constructed a new sanctuary, but our beloved little wooden church with a deep, rich history still stands and functions as an alternate chapel.
As the logging operation around Sandy Creek began to play out, many of the settlers moved away, but Miss Cornelia’s dream remained strong. In 1905, her dream began to take shape with land and lumber donated by C.A. Swift and gifts and donations from other relatives and friends.
The building was completed in 1907, and originally named “The Little Church in Piney Woods.” Three years later, Swift Church was formally organized by the Presbytery of Mobile. Miss Roberts was elected to serve as deaconess of the church, which bears the name of its primary benefactor.
The congregation of Swift Presbyterian Church has grown over the years and constructed a new sanctuary, but our beloved little wooden church with a deep, rich history still stands and functions as an alternate chapel.
At the turn of the 20th century, in the waning years of the Victorian Era, Sandy Creek was a small but bustling community without a church. Most of the settlers who lived in the area worked for the logging operation owned by George Robinson and managed by C.A. Swift.
Miss Cornelia desperately missed her church. On Sunday, she and the family youngsters would walk up the hill to the spot where our church now stands and she would tell them of her dream of building a church someday.
As the logging operation around Sandy Creek began to play out, many of the settlers moved away, but Miss Cornelia’s dream remained strong. In 1905, her dream began to take shape with land and lumber donated by C.A. Swift and gifts and donations from other relatives and friends.
The building was completed in 1907, and originally named “The Little Church in Piney Woods.” Three years later, Swift Church was formally organized by the Presbytery of Mobile. Miss Roberts was elected to serve as deaconess of the church, which bears the name of its primary benefactor.
As the logging operation around Sandy Creek began to play out, many of the settlers moved away, but Miss Cornelia’s dream remained strong. In 1905, her dream began to take shape with land and lumber donated by C.A. Swift and gifts and donations from other relatives and friends.
The building was completed in 1907, and originally named “The Little Church in Piney Woods.” Three years later, Swift Church was formally organized by the Presbytery of Mobile. Miss Roberts was elected to serve as deaconess of the church, which bears the name of its primary benefactor.
The congregation of Swift Presbyterian Church has grown over the years and constructed a new sanctuary, but our beloved little wooden church with a deep, rich history still stands and functions as an alternate chapel.
Thank You, Lord
Your Holy Spirit enfolds me - making me realize I am not alone. Thank You for Your strength, Your wisdom and the comfort of Your presence. Even in the most agonizing times I have the knowledge that You are there, Lord. When all I can do is whisper Your Name, it is enough. You hear. You care. You understand. My praise and adoration, Lord Jesus. Amen.
Swift Presbyterian Church listing was last updated on the 19th of December, 2018
