YOUTH MINISTRY OFFERINGS
Sunday Ministries which target our youth include
* 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes in our 314 House. This house is accessed from the far edge of our Ash St. parking lot. and is the 3rd. door east of our primary church facility.
* Most of our youth attend the 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning Modern Service in the Chapel, led by our youth pastor, who targets their age and interests.
* Sunday night Small Group Ministries meets weekly during the school year for fellowship, group study, and spiritual growth. These small groups are led by teams of adult volunteers, and meet in the amazing home of Guy and Linda Marquette, a magnificent setting for providing the youth with a safe, fun and attractive environment.
Come and see what’s new with the Bethel UMC Youth! There are plenty of activities throughout the week, such as: Tuesday afternoon hangout from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. During this time there will be wiffle ball, ultimate Frisbee or basketball. The kickoff for this Summer is June 8th, and will include a grill out! Please call ahead so we have an idea of how much food to prepare!
Wednesday Night Summer Study – This summer we will be taking a look at those who have suffered or given their lives for the sake of the Gospel. Oftentimes it is easy to become lazy as Christians due to the religious freedom found in the United States. Throughout this study we will discover those who have given their lives for our Lord, and encourage this current generation to live boldly for Christ.
Special periodic ministry opportunities include: periodic missions projects, recreational activities, overnights, retreats, and youth conventions provide exciting opportunities for service, fellowship, worship and growth.
As always we have our Youth / Young Adult service located in the Chapel at Bethel UMC, starting at 10:45am Sunday morning. During this time we encourage all to worship God and praise Him for His mighty works in our lives. Also, J.D. Young brings a message to our youth. This summer and into the fall, J.D. will be preaching from the book of Philippians.
Our current youth ministry strategy is as follows: We do our youth ministry primarily on Sundays because we don't believe in keeping people "off the streets" and "in the church." We want to equip and teach on Sundays and see the rest of the week as our time of being on the mission field of our families, school, work, sports teams, etc.
Jesus intended for us to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." Matthew 28:19-20 ESV, "I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world." John 17:15-18 ESV) .
We are a ministry of the Bethel United Methodist Church and find ourselves on the same mission, which is.... To Make Disciples for Jesus Christ.
