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. 

​Wednesday December 5th- We will talk about how the Holy Spirit Assures Us. Youth will be from 7:30-9:15 pm. Prayer will be in the sanctuary at 7 pm. Grade 9's Bring snacks

Friday December 7th- YFC is hosting a trip to the Operation Christmas Child packing center. We will be leaving at 11 am and returning at 6:30 pm. Bring money for the bus and food. (I recommend $30) Forms are Attached Below.

Wednesday December 12th- We will be having our Christmas Party at Bethel from 7:30 -9:15 pm! Please bring a $5 wrapped gift for the exchange and your tackiest sweater! Also come up with the best Haiku! The tackiest Sweater and the best Haiku will get a prize!

November 4th-  Soup and Bun fundraiser. All parents are encouraged to be involved. Please contact Ella or Pastor Bart to arrange whether to bring soup, buns or a desert.

November 7th- We will be talking about how the Holy Spirit Guides Mission. Gr 12's bring snacks. Prayer is at 7 pm Youth Group is from 7:30 to 9:15 pm.

November 14th- We will be talking about how the Holy Spirit Transforms. Gr 11's bring snacks. Prayer is at 7 pm Youth Group is from 7:30 to 9:15 pm.

November 21st- No youth because of a congregational meeting at Bethel.

November 28th- Boys and girls fun nights! Details TBA

October 3rd- Youth will include a Fall Retreat Debrief and we will talk about how to Maintain the Fire. Youth is from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm at Bethel. Prayer at 7 pm. Grade 11's Bring Snacks

October 10th- Worship Night featuring Kevin Nethercott. He will be speaking on our theme on the Holy Spirit. Youth is from 7:30 to 9:15 pm at Bethel. Prayer starts at 7 pm.  Grade 10's bring snacks.

October 17th- SkyZone!- Fun Event- Meet at Bethel at 6 pm! Return time TBA. Cost is $20 per person. Bring Money for food on the way back. Invite a friend and be sure to fill out the waiver before hand! Ask Pastor Bart for the link to the form. RSVP with Pastor Bart by October 10th.

October 24th- Youth group will talk about the Holy Spirit's Home. Youth group will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm at Bethel. Prayer is at 7 pm.

October 31- Service Night- We will be trick or soup canning... :P Not sure that's a word. We will be collecting Non- Perishables and then we will watch a movie and have snacks. Details TBA

Welcome back to another Bethel Youth Season!
This month we will be kicking of another year of awesome ministry!
Here are the dates to remember:

September 6th- Worship meeting- Praise Team Kickoff! On September 6 we are going to be kicking off a new season of Youth led worship here at Bethel. From 7:30 - 9:15 pm we will be discussing the plan for this year, playing games, and having snacks. All new youth with instrumental abilities or a desire to sing are invited. Hope to see you there!

September 9th- Parent Meeting after Church- We will meet to discuss, Registration forms, youth Bucks, This Year's Theme and more. Please Meet in the council room after Church.

September 12th- Season Opener- From 7:30 to 9:15 pm we will be Meeting at the Zieleman's house for some games, snacks and a small lesson on our theme which. Now What? What to do when the Holy Spirit Speaks.

September 19th- We will meet from 7:30- 9:15 pm prayer begins at 7 pm  at Bethel. We will be talking about the question: Who is the Holy Spirit? Grade 12's bring Snacks.

September 26th- No Youth Because of Fall Retreat.

September 28th to 30th- 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/ 
Details: We will be leaving from Bethel at 3 pm on Friday September 28th. We will inform students to let you know when we are close to home on Sunday September 30th between 5 & 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!