Wednesday, December 4th- Redemption- We will continue our mini-series on the Narrative of the Bible. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm.  Grade 9's are on for Snack.

Friday, December 6th from 8 am to 1 pm- Reapers of Hope- The public schools have  P.A day. As a result we will be joining other youth groups by preparing food to ship overseas. Please meet at the youth center. Cost is $5 lunch is not included but a snack is. RSVP with Pastor Bart by Thursday.

Wednesday, December 11th- What Now? - We will be ending  our mini-series on the Narrative of the Bible. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm.  Grade 12's are on for Snack.

Wednesday, December 18th- Christmas Party- We will be hanging out, playing games and doing a short Christmas devotional.  Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm   All youth must bring a $5 wrapped gift a $5 (minimum)  donation for the roof project, and a Christmas costume. 

Nicaraguan mission trip
Nicaragua Mission Trip- For the last 8 years a youth mission team from Classis Huron and World Renew, has gone to Nicaragua or Guatemala. We are putting together our mission team for March 12 to 22, 2020. We will be going to Nicaragua again this year for the 8 th year. We would like to know soon if you have youth interested in this trip, we have room for 2 more youth. We can also use a female youth leader . Contact Ray Heeres 519-492-2042 or Iona Busiman at World Renew: ibuisman@worldrenew.net.

Winter Retreat-  Book it off in your calendars! January 31- February 2nd. Cost is $50 until December 1st, $60 until January 1st, and $75 after that. Winter retreat will be held at Countryside camp in Cambridge. My Mentor Pastor Daniel Moes From Woodside in Elmira will be our speaker. 

Wednesday, November 6th- Creation- We will be starting a mini-series on the Narrative of the Bible. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm.  Grade 12's are on for Snack

Wednesday, November 13th- Worship Night- The youth worship team will be leading and Lorie Vogel will share her testimony. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm.  Grade 11's are on for Snack

Friday, November 15th - For Boys Only We are going to see the Skit Guys and Steve McCreedy as part of the Promise Keepers conference. We leave from Bethel at 5:15 pm. We will be back to Bethel at around 11:30 pm. Cost is $30 per person. ​RSVP by Sunday November 3rd. Bring extra money for food and snacks. 

Wednesday, November 20th- No Youth Group due to Congregational Meeting

Wednesday, November 27th- The Fall- We will be continue our mini-series on the Narrative of the Bible. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm.  Grade 10's are on for Snack

Wednesday, November 27th- Student Leaders - We will be talking about Humility in leadership. We will meet from 5:30 pm- 7 pm at  Bethel. Supper will be provided.
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Winter Retreat-  Book it off in your calendars! January 31- February 2nd. Cost is $50 until December 1st, $60 until January 1st, and $75 after that. Winter retreat will be held at Countryside camp in Cambridge. My Mentor Pastor Daniel Moes From Woodside in Elmira will be our speaker. 

​Wednesday, September 18th- Season Opener- We will be talking about our theme for the year; Base Camp to Mountain Top. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Invite friends!

Wednesday, September 25th- Exploring the Old Testament- We will be talking about the Old Testament and its importance for Christians. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm.  Grade 12's are on for Snack

Sunday, September 29th- Parent Meeting- After the service we will meet in the council room to discuss the upcoming youth season.

Friday October 4th - Sunday October 6th- Fall Retreat- Fall Retreat is done with all the churches in Classis Huron at Muskoka Woods Sports Resort. If you have not signed up yet; here is the link to do so: http://fallretreat.ca/  The theme is Metamorphosis.

Details: We will be leaving from Bethel at 1:30 pm on Friday October 4th. We will inform students to let you know when we are close to home on Sunday October 6th 4 & 6 pm. Here is a list of things to bring: Bible • Sleeping bag • Pillow • Extra blanket • Flashlight • Sleepwear • Weather appropriate clothing like rain jacket and rubber boots • Indoor running shoes • Water bottle • Towel • Toiletries including shampoo and hand soap • Optional: Cash for the tuck shop and trip up to Muskoka Woods • For leaders: remember the leader’s package and your lesson notes!  

Summer Programming: Below are the dates for our Home invasions.  Each home invasion will be way more casual then our normal youth nights. They are primarily an opportunity to hang out but once in a while we will hear testimonies, and maybe hear a small devotional! They will occur at the houses of people in our church and will start at 7:30 pm.
Locations are: 

July 3rd- Ella and Walter Vandergoot 5172 Line 78 Atwood
July 17th - Bert and Jacquelien 143 Road 169 Listowel 
August 7th- Dave and Ruth Kloostra 5601 Line 60 Monkton 
August 21st - Leah and Tyler Pronk 6261 Wellington Rd 109 Harriston

Fall Retreat Registration: Do not forget to register for Fall Retreat! Early Bird price is $165. Here is the link: 
http://fallretreat.ca/

Summer Collective Youth Event: Wednesday August 28 in the evening we will be doing a youth event in conjunction with LEMC and LPC youth groups.  Book it in your calendar!

Wednesday, May 1st- We will continue our series titled: Hot Topics and we will be talking about Depression and Anxiety Youth group is from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 10's bring snacks.

Wednesday, May 8th- We will be doing an All Ontario Youth Convention preparation lesson on Tuning to the Voice of the Holy Spirit Youth group is from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 11's bring snacks.

Wednesday May 15th- No Youth Group due to AOYC on the weekend

May 17- 20 - The All Ontario Youth Convention! It is one of the best youth events the CRCNA has to offer! Register ASAP here is the Link: http://www.allontario.com/register 
Details:  We will need Volunteer Drivers!
1. AOYC Departure and Return: We will be meeting at Bethel at 5:15 Friday May 17th to leave for convention. We will return at around 2 pm Monday May 20th 
2. What to bring to AOYC: Clothes, toiletries, extra bedding(if you get cold easily), snacks, Bible, Pen, Notepad, athletic wear for afternoon activities, swim trunks or bathing suits, and an open attitude to hear what God wants to say to you over the weekend!

Wednesday, May 22nd- We will Have Sara Demoor talking about transitions.  We will also be doing an AOYC debrief.  Youth group is from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 12's bring snacks.

Wednesday May 29th- We will have our Year end Party at the Park! It will go from  6:30 pm to 9:15 pm. We will have a barbecue, brief devotion,  and play some games. This is our last youth night for the regular season. 

Wednesday June 5th- We will have a goodbye party for Grade 12's. Only Youth Leaders and Grade 12's are asked to attend. Details to follow :) 

June 15th- Wonderjam! Details to Follow!
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July 6-13- Serve Burlington- Cost is $380 per person. If you have given us the $70 deposit the cost is $310. The full amount is due by April 26th. 

Summer Programming: Below are the dates for our Home invasions. If you would like to host a home invasion please contact Pastor Bart. Each home invasion will be way more casual then our normal youth nights. They are primarily an opportunity to hang out but once in a while we will hear testimonies, and maybe hear a small devotional! They will occur at the houses of people in our church and will start at 7:30 pm. Locations to be announced.
July 3rd
July 17th 
August 7th
August 21st

Wednesday, April 3rd- Student leaders will be leading youth Group and Nigel Versteeg will be sharing his testimony. Youth group is from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 10's bring snacks. 

Wednesday, April 10th- We will finish our series titled: What now? What to do when the Holy Spirit Speaks and talking about the Story of Jesus and his partnership with the Holy Spirit. Youth group is from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 11's bring snacks.

Wednesday, April 17th- We will start a series titled: Hot Topics and we will start by talking talking about Sex and Relationships. Youth group is from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 12's bring snacks.

Wednesday, April 24th- We will start a series titled: Hot Topics and we will start by talking talking about Partying, Drinking, and Drugs. Youth group is from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 9s bring snacks.

May 17- 20 - The All Ontario Youth Convention! It is one of the best youth events the CRCNA has to offer! Register ASAP here is the Link: http://www.allontario.com/register 

July 6-13- Serve Burlington- Cost is $380 per person. If you have given us the $70 deposit the cost is $310. The full amount is due by April 26th. 

​Wednesday, March 6th- We will be looking at the Story of Joshua and The Holy Spirit and Decisions. Youth is from 7:30-9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 12's Bring Snack 


Wednesday, March 13th- There will be no youth because it is March Break. 

Wednesday, March 20th-  We will be looking at the Story of David and Honesty Before God. Youth is from 7:30-9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 12's Bring Snack   

Wednesday, March 27th- There will be no youth because of a congregational meeting at Bethel. 


Saturday and Sunday March 30-31st-  Worship speaker and trainer Mike Fallia will be with Bethel all weekend to encourage our church's worship teams with a focus on our Youth worship team.  He will be teaching about worship Saturday 1-3 pm. He will work with the youth worship team all weekend. Sunday at  3 pm Mike and the youth will lead worship and the Guatemala team will share about their trip!

May 17- 20 - The All Ontario Youth Convention! It is one of the best youth events the CRCNA has to offer! Register ASAP to get lower rates! here is the Link: http://www.allontario.com/register 

July 6-13- Serve Burlington- Cost is $380 per person. $70 deposit per person by March 22nd First come first serve.     

Wednesday, February 6th- We will be looking at the Story of Moses and the Presence of God. Youth is from 7:30-9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 11's Bring Snack

Wednesday, February 13th- No Youth due to the Winter Fundraiser on Friday

Friday, February 15th-Youth Group Fundraiser and Dessert Auction: Please keep your calendars open for February 15th. RSVP by February 11th. Dinner at 6:30 pm and Desert Auction at 8 pm. Youth are asked to wear black and white formal wear. Arrive anytime after 2:30 pm to help out!

Wednesday, February 20th- We will be looking at the Story of Joshua and The Holy Spirit and Decisions. Youth is from 7:30-9:15 pm. Prayer is at 7 pm. Grade 12's Bring Snack

Saturday, February 23- Today's Teens Conference- This is an all-day conference in Oakville for both leaders and students. We will be meeting at the Youth Center at 6:30 am and returning at 7 pm. Cost is $35 per person. RSVP with Pastor Bart by Monday, February 11th.

Wednesday, February 27th- Tubing! ​We will be tubing in St. Mary's. Bus leaves from Bethel (345 Elizabeth St E) at 6:30 pm and returns at 10 pm. Rsvp by February 26th. 

Wednesday January 2nd- The Student Leaders will be leading a Christmas Break Gathering keep an eye on social media.

Sunday January 6th- There will be a Parent Meeting after Church. 

Wednesday January 9th- We will be talking about the Story of Abram: The Holy Spirit and the Importance of Waiting. Youth is from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Prayer at 7 pm. Grade 10's bring Snack.

Wednesday January 16th-  We will be talking about the Story of Jacob: The Holy Spirit chooses us despite our brokenness and fear. Youth is from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Prayer at 7 pm. Grade 11's bring Snack.

Wednesday January 23rd- We will be talking about the Story of Moses: The Holy Spirit's Presence and the Temple of God. Youth is from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Prayer at 7 pm. Grade 12's bring Snack.

Tuesday January 29th- Parents only- We will be Showing the Documentary Over 18: A Documentary on the Problem of Porn. We will meet 7:30- 9:30 pm. 

February 1-3- Winter Retreat- Please book this time off in your calendars. Cost is $40 RSVP by January 27th.  Forms found below

Friday February 15th- Youth Group Fundraiser and Desert Auction: Please keep your calendars open for February 15th. RSVP by February 11th. Dinner at 6:30 pm and Desert Auction at 8 pm

July 6-13- Serve Burlington- Cost is $380 per person. $70 deposit per person by March 22nd First come first serve.