In the Spring of 1998 a 12-week pilot youth project was set up in Kilkeel. The premises (kindly donated) were laid out in the theme of Star Trek and was called JIMS. The project offered a soft drinks bar, snack food, music, games such as darts, pool and play stations etc.
Since then, JIMS has expanded and grown into the centre that the community calls JIMS. We target youth and adults alike for various programmes. JIMS holds numerous theme events in our new end as well has hosting regular drop-in Friday and Saturday nights each weekend. Check out our programme page for further details.
In January 2010 we introduced a group of 2nd years (all boys) to the romance academy project with 4 weeks of discussion and 1 week of film and fun. The fellas loved the sessions and seriously would be up for extending the programme.
A big thank you to the volunteers who made the project possible – you were amazing and added life to each evening!
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Saturday, the 17th January JIMS opened its doors for the first in-home social. Our own Becca Dean facilitated the evening; it was full of laughs, fellowship, and amazing moves. We learned to dance the ‘Hoedown Throwdown’ (including Timothy Johnston and Andrew Gordon), played ‘Shuffle Your Buns’ and enjoyed free pizza from RICO’S cafe.
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For 1st-3rd years: We’re holding our almost monthly ‘That God Thing’ in February. This month we’ll have Rachel Hanna and Peter Thorogood encouraging and preparing us to become beacons of light to our friends and family. We’ll be looking at how we can better witness the love of Christ though words and deeds.
As usual, we’ll have great games and food to add to the evening. If you have questions, please ask Becca or Megan.
MARCH 2010
Hey folks! Giving you all a heads up that JIMS is hosting a social justice month…we’ll be holding various events such as film night(s) and speakers on Wednesday nights, focused prayer, and other events throughout the month. Keep your ears and eyes open around JIMS, church, and SU for further details. If you have any questions please contact a member of the youth committee or full-time JIMS folks.
Also, for those of you who lift us up in prayer: please pray for the time of preparation and organization as we joyfully anticipate the month of March.
Thursday, 11th February…different times and different rooms
Hey 1st-3rd year ladies and gentlemen! So, once more, we bring the monthly gathering of the genders. In February, the boys are taking control of the drop-in room for some pool, XBox, and other random things; the ladies will be making home in the function room for a night at the ‘Spa’.
Boys’ Night In: 7.30pm-9.30pm and only 50p entrance
Girls’ Night In: 7.00pm-9.00pm [cost to be confirmed later]
Saturday, 13th February, 8.30pm-midnight
For 3rd year and older…JIMS is holding our first ‘PROM’. This year for Valentine’s Day we are doing a formal disco beyond usual. We encourage black tie and long dresses to be worn and celebrated. Please note, all youth are welcome no matter the lack of formal attire.
Cost: £2.50
Where: JIMS Function Room
Who: 3rd year and older
Friday 12th February 7.00pm-9.00pm
By popular demand from the juniors at JIMS…we present a social just for 1st-2nd years! We’re sure to enjoy games, laughing, and maybe even a bit of dancing. This evening will be hosted by our own Becca Dean. Cost: £1.00
