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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 20th- 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.
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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.  Wednesday, January 8th- 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. Wednesday, January 15th- Religion & Relationship- We will start a new mini-series about 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, January 22nd- No Youth - Due to Exams Sunday, January 26th After the Morning Service- Soup and Bun Fundraiser- We are going to raise funds for the youth budget so that youth events will be cheaper. Parents are asked to bring a salad, a soup, buns or desert. Please email Pastor Bart with what you will be bringing by January 19th. Wednesday, January 22nd- No Youth - Winter Retreat is the following Friday 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.  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. 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, October 2nd - No Youth Group due to Fall Retreat Friday, October 4th - Sunday, October 6th- Fall Retreat- Fall Retreat is done with all the churches in Classis Huron at Muskoka Woods Sports Resort. The theme is Metamorphosis. Your Student Must have registration forms filled for Bethel Youth if they are coming. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/LnpS5dR1BLSWVgzc8 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! Wednesday, October 9th- Exploring the New Testament- We will be talking about the New Testament and its importance for Christians. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Grade 11's are on for Snack Wednesday, October 16th- Exploring the Apocrpha- We will be talking about the Apocrypha and its importance for Christians. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Grade 10's are on for Snack Wednesday, October 23rd - We are going to Skyzone! We leave from Bethel at 5:15 pm. We will be back to Bethel at around 9:45 pm. Cost is $25 per person. This includes 2 slices of Pizza and a drink, along with socks, a ticket for Skyzone and helping to pay for the bus. Please fill out the waiver here: https://skyzonekitchener.centeredgeonline.com/waivers Wednesday, October 30th- Infallibility and Applicability of the Bible- We will be talking about How to Explore the Bible. Youth will be from 7:30- 9:15 pm and prayer begins at 7 pm. Grade 9's are on for Snack  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!  |