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Youth will happen every other week on Tuesdays.
However, on the alternate weeks in which youth group will not occur, there will be devotions posted on various social media outlets with questions that you can discuss with your small group through messaging apps or on social media. If COVID restrictions increase or change we will cancel youth events and publish that information at 4:30 pm on Tuesday before youth on our social media outlets and through email. Below is the schedule for our in-person events for the month of March. We ask that all students bring and wear masks and keep social distancing throughout every youth night. Tuesday April 9th- Secret Spirituality- Matthew 6 Barring COVID restrictions, we will meet in person from 7:30 - 9pm with an optional fellowship time outside until 9:15 pm. Tuesday April 20th- Running to the Source- Matthew 7. Barring COVID restrictions, we will meet in person from 7:30 - 9 pm with an optional fellowship time outside until 9:15 pm.
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Youth will happen every other week on Tuesdays.
However, on the alternate weeks in which youth group will not occur, there will be devotions posted on various social media outlets with questions that you can discuss with your small group through messaging apps or on social media. If COVID restrictions increase or change we will cancel youth events and publish that information at 4:30 pm on Tuesday before youth on our social media outlets and through email. Below is the schedule for our in-person events for the month of March. We ask that all students bring and wear masks and keep social distancing throughout every youth night. Worship Night- Friday, March 5th 7:30 -9:15 pm- In Place of Winter Retreat we have decided to host a youth Worship Night assuming covid restrictions permit it. Pastor Daniel Moes from Woodside in Elmira will be our speaker. Pastor Steve Carruthers from Living Hope Lucan will be our worship leader for the evening. Tuesday March 9th- Human Flourishing- Matthew 5:1-16- Barring COVID restrictions, we will meet in person from 7:30 - 9pm with an optional fellowship time outside until 9:15 pm. Tuesday March 23rd- Extroardinary is the New Ordinary- Matthew 5:17-48. Barring COVID restrictions, we will meet in person from 7:30 - 9 pm with an optional fellowship time outside until 9:15 pm. As you know, due to the lockdown, we are prohibited from gathering in-person until February 9th. The instagram videos have been a good way to share some devotions based on our theme. However, we, the youth leaders, miss interacting with students.
As a result, during the lockdown, we are going to do zoom gatherings. We know that students are sick of Zoom. We know that they are online all day for school. With this in mind, we have decided to keep the zoom gatherings to half an hour. The primary goal is to connect as a group. If the the lockdown ends, we will return to in-person gatherings according to government restrictions. Tuesday February 9th- The Power of Prayer- James 5:13-20 Youth will be on zoom from 7:30 pm - 8 pm. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86965355531?pwd=VGRuYnhud29xWVRkQ09BMmNucWgzUT09 February 20th -Coldest Night of the Year- The youth leaders, along with various groups from our church, are raising money to address the problems of homelessness in our community. If you would like to support the youth leader team follow this link: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=934691&langPref=en-CA Tuesday February 23rd- Holy Living 1 Peter 1: 13-25. If restrictions are still in place, Youth will be on zoom from 7:30 -8 pm. If restrictions are removed we will meet in person from 7:30 - 9 pm with an optional fellowship time outside until 9:15 pm. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89631148643?pwd=ZlVSa28zWkdwSnRKMG1scWFpMTJ4dz09 Col Worship Night- Friday, March 5th 7:30 -9:15 pm- In Place of Winter Retreat we have decided to host a youth Worship Night assuming covid restrictions permit it. Pastor Daniel Moes from Woodside in Elmira will be our speaker. Pastor Steve Carruthers from Living Hope Lucan will be our worship leader for the evening. RSVP by February 27th As you know, due to the lockdown, we are prohibited from gathering in-person. The instagram videos have been a good way to share some devotions based on our theme. However, we, the youth leaders, miss interacting with students.
As a result, during the lockdown, we are going to do two zoom gatherings. We know that students are sick of Zoom. We know that they are online all day for school. With this in mind, we have decided to keep the zoom gatherings to half an hour. The primary goal is to connect as a group. Tuesday January 12th- Submission? Youth will be on zoom from 7:30 pm - 8 pm. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82339344896?pwd=YUZwRE5KQTRzMVhZdG1MSnRqcXB6QT09 Tuesday January 26th- Patient Suffering Youth will be on zoom from 7:30 pm - 8 pm. Link :https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87424741090?pwd=bytFS0JSVDUrYi96YVBONUZrdUtFUT09 Worship Night- Friday, March 5th 7:30 -9:15 pm- In Place of Winter Retreat we have decided to host a youth Worship Night assuming covid restrictions permit it. Pastor Daniel Moes from Woodside in Elmira will be our speaker. Pastor Steve Carruthers from Living Hope Lucan will be our worship leader for the evening. RSVP by February 27th Serve 2021- July 17th - 24th- We are hoping to go to Niagara Serve assuming covid restriction allows for it. We have tentatively booked 15 youth spots. It is $50 to reserve your spot (if the event is cancelled, your deposit will be reimbursed) The deadline for reserving a spot is February 27th 2021. Spots are first come first served. Total cost is $400 which incorporates the deposit. Youth will happen every other week on Tuesdays until January.
However, on the alternate weeks in which youth group will not occur, there will be devotions posted on various social media outlets with questions that you can discuss with your small group through messaging apps or on social media. If COVID restrictions increase or change we will cancel youth events and publish that information at 4:30 pm on Tuesday before youth on our social media outlets and through email. Below is the schedule for our in-person events for the next two months. We ask that all students bring and wear masks and keep social distancing throughout every youth night. Youth will now be officially from 7:30-9 pm. However, if parents and youth are comfortable with the idea, there will be an opportunity for fellowship and snacks after youth from 9-9:15 pm outside. Each youth can decide with their guardian whether or not to attend the fellowship time. Also youth group prayer will continue to start at 7 pm at in-person youth nights. Tuesday, November 10th- Favouritism- We will be looking at James 2:1-13 as part of our theme for the year: Kingdom Focus: God's Daily Mission. Prayer starts at 7pm. Youth Group will be from 7:30-9 pm with an optional snack and fellowship time outside from 9- 9:15pm. Tuesday, November 24th- Faith and Deeds- We will be looking at James 2:14-26 as part of our theme for the year: Kingdom Focus: God's Daily Mission. Prayer starts at 7pm. Youth Group will be from 7:30-9 pm with an optional snack and fellowship time outside from 9- 9:15pm. Tuesday, December 8th- Christmas Event- Depending on weather and Covid Restrictions or case-load, we hope to celebrate at Bethel with an ugly sweater contest, a gift exchange and snacks. Youth Group will be from 7:30-9:15 pm Please bring a $5 prepackaged gift and your ugliest Christmas sweater. Due to covid, and because of our Church's recommendation that programming not begin until after thanksgiving, Youth will start late this year and happen every other week on Tuesdays.
However, before our official start date and on the alternate weeks in which youth group will not occur, there will be devotions posted on various social media outlets with questions that you can discuss with your small group through messaging apps or on social media. Below is the schedule for our in-person evensts for the next two months. We ask that all students bring and wear masks and keep social distancing throughout every youth night. Youth will now be officially from 7:30-9 pm. However, if parents and youth are comfortable with the idea, there will be an opportunity for fellowship and snacks after youth from 9-9:15 pm outside. Each youth can decide with their guardian whether or not to attend the fellowship time. Also youth group prayer will continue to start at 7 pm at in-person youth nights. Tuesday, September 29th- Season Opener- We are going to hang out and play some games. Please bring a lawn chair! We will be meeting at the Miedema's 5976 Line 89 N Gowanstown. Youth Group, this evening, will be from 7:30-9:15 pm. Tuesday, October 13th- Perseverance- We will be looking at James 1:1-18 as part of our theme for the year: Kingdom Focus: God's Daily Mission. Prayer starts at 7pm. Youth Group will be from 7:30-9 pm with an optional snack and fellowship time outside from 9- 9:15pm. Tuesday, October 27th- The Importance of Listening- We will be looking at James 1:19-27 as part of our theme for the year: Kingdom Focus: God's Daily Mission. Prayer starts at 7pm. Youth Group will be from 7:30-9 pm with an optional snack and fellowship time outside from 9- 9:15pm. Hello everyone!
We wanted to provide everyone with a schedule for the next 4 months of youth ministry! Why so many months in advance you may ask? Because Pastor Bart will be going on sabbatical from May 4th to September 3rd. As a result, any youth ministry related questions or thoughts should be forwarded to the youth leadership team. They can be reached at this email: bethelyouthlistowel@gmail.com. Tyler Pronk will be the point person for the summer months and home invasions. If you have any pastoral concerns please contact Pastors Ralph and Henry. They can be reached at ralphwigboldus@gmail.com and hmeinen@homtail.com. Youth for the Month of May Friday, May 1st- Gr 12's are invited to a goodbye zoom get-together. We hope to pray with them and encourage them. This will start at 7:30 pm. Wednesday, May 6th- We will be meeting over zoom. Andrea Miedema will lead a talk on Service and Encouragement. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Dm a youth leader or check your email for the link. Wednesday, May 13th- We will be meeting over zoom. Pastor Henry Meinen will be leading a talk. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Dm a youth leader or check your email for the link. Wednesday, May 20th- We will be meeting over zoom. Nathan Vogel will share his testimony about winter retreat. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Dm a youth leader or check your email for the link. Wednesday, May 27th- We will be meeting over zoom. Pastor Ralph Wigboldus will be leading the talk. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm. Dm a youth leader or check your email for the link. Summer Home Invasions Below are the dates for our home invasions. If you would like to host a home invasion please contact Pastor Bart or Tyler Pronk. Each home invasion will be more casual then our normal youth nights. They are primarily an opportunity to hang out but occasionally 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. we would like to fill these dates before Pastor Bart leaves for sabbatical. (Before May 4th) ZOOM will be the back-up option on these dates. June 10th- Tyler and Leah Pronk - 6261- Wellington RD 109, Harriston, ON June 24th- Reints and Andrea Miedema- 5976 -Line 89 North Perth, Gowanstown ON July 8th- Pastor Ralph and Alina Wigboldus- 560- Park Ave. N. Listowel, ON July 22nd- August 12th- James and Nancy Koetsier- 8319 Concession 3, Listowel, ON August 26th- You Hello Bethel Youth Families!
It has been a while since we have sent out a general update because we have been playing things by ear in the midst of this crisis. 1. This week Wednesday April 15th we are doing a panel discussion on Human Sexuality from 7:30-9:15 pm with small groups after the discussion on ZOOM. 2. On Thursdays at 3:30 pm we or going to do a mini series for the next 3 weeks on Contentious Topics. It will be a way for us to connect and listen to varying opinions. We may have special guests. This is a fun side project and will not take the place of youth group. 3. Next Week Matt Hengeveld will be doing a talk on All In on Wednesday April 22nd with small groups to follow. Youth will be from 7:30-9:15 pm on ZOOM 4. On Wednesday April 29th Pastor Bart will be a leading a talk called Remaining in Him. With small groups to follow. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm on ZOOM Please Message Pastor Bart or a Youth Leader for the Zoom Link 5. We Have a new Youth Email for the summer months while Pastor Bart is on Sabbatical. It is : bethelyouthlistowel@gmail.com 6. Summer Home Invasions 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. we would like to fill these dates before Pastor Bart leaves for sabbatical. (Before May 1st) ZOOM will be the Back-up option on these dates. June 10th- June 24th- July 8th- Pastor Ralph July 22nd- August 12th- The Koetsiers August 26th- Wednesday, March 4th- Image Bearers- We will start a new mini-series about hot to respond to Mountain Top Encounters with God. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Grade 10's are on for Snack.
Wednesday, March 11th- All In - We will continue a new mini-series about How to respond to Mountain Top Encounters with God. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Grade 11s are on for Snack. Matt Hengeveld will be speaking. Student Leaders will be at 5:30 pm Dinner Provided. We will be talking about Empowered Leadership Wednesday, March 18th- Student Leader Fun Event - Details To be Announced. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Student Leaders are on for Snack Wednesday, March 25th- No youth due to a Congregational Meeting at Bethel Serve-This Year Bethel Youth will be going to Cadillac Michigan from July 25th to August 1st 2020. Cost is $380 Per person. To reserve your spot please get $85 to Pastor Bart by April 1. Winter Retreat- January 31- February 2nd- Cost is $75. Winter retreat will be held at Countryside camp in Cambridge. My Mentor Pastor Daniel Moes From Woodside in Elmira will be our speaker and Shaloma Sam will lead worship. There are Still Spots Available! So Far we have 43 people going and we would love more! Wednesday, February 5th- Experiencing Love- We will start a new mini-series about Mountain Top Experiences with God. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Grade 11's are on for Snack. Student Leaders will be at 5:30 pm. Dinner Provided. We will be talking about Servant Leadership. Wednesday, February 12th- Experiencing Joy - We will continue a new mini-series about Mountain Top Experiences with God. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Grade 12's are on for Snack. Wednesday, February 19th- Experiencing Hope - We will continue a new mini-series about Mountain Top Experiences with God. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Grade 9's are on for Snack. Tyler Pronk will be speaking. Saturday, February 22nd- Today's Teens - 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 $25 if you are not a student leader $10 if you are. RSVP with Pastor Bart by Tuesday, February 4th. Wednesday, February 26th- Tubing! We will be tubing in St. Mary's. Bus leaves from Bethel (345 Elizabeth St E) at 5:30 pm and returns at 10 pm. Rsvp by February 23rd. Cost is $30. Fill out a form if you are bringing a friend. Bring extra cash for snacks! Serve-This Year Bethel Youth will be going to Cadillac Michigan from July 25th to August 1st 2020. Cost is $380 Per person. To reserve your spot please get $75 to Pastor Bart by March 1.  |