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.
On 27th May, JIMS opened our doors for the public viewing of the Champions League Final Match. The excitement grew with the beginning burgers…but the sadness brought rain from the young peoples’ eyes…
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Due to the current state of the economy, JIMS put on a Credit Crunch Disco on Saturday, 2 May, 2009. Because we “couldn’t afford” the function room, we were back in the drop-in room and charged a discounted price for entrance. The challenge for the night was to find the most hideous outfit from either a charity shop or the backs of the closets at home. Though there were some amazingly awful outfits, the night itself was a blast!
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JIMS Youth Centre joined with Kingdom Youth Club on Friday, 17 April on a trip out to Todd’s Leap Adventure Centre. Over 30 young people and staff spent the day competing in various off roading activities to win a trip on a V-8 safari. Though only one team could win, all teams had a fantastic day!
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This month at That God Thing we’ll be taking a look at what poverty is, what the big deal is, and what we can actually do about it. Megan will be leading our evening with teaching and group discussion…as we’ll have our peer leading the praise.
We encourage 1st-3rd years to come along and learn about the Word of God and how it applies to this world-wide issue.
MARCH 2010
Hey folks! So Social Justice Month at JIMS is here and happening… Here’s the schedule of events:
Wednesday, March 10th 7.00pm: Jeremy speaking on Human Trafficking
Wednesday, March 17th 7.00pm: Ruth discussing AIDS
Saturday, March 20th 6.30pm: That God Thing: Megan talking about Poverty
Wednesday, March 24th 7.00pm: Dave leading discussion on Poverty
Saturday – Sunday, March 27th-28th: Homeless for a Night
Sunday, March 28: Souled Out
We’d like to welcome 2nd year and older to Wednesday meetings as well as proper adults. All events are FREE of charge and take place in JIMS Youth Centre. For more information contact Megan McIlveen at 07716514393 or Becca Dean at 07935982875…or come into JIMS and find out details!