Child and Youth Ministries
Children's Church
For those young children who find it hard to sit still through a full Sunday service, Bethel offers Children's Church. This is a special time for kids that follows the same basic pattern of worship service and teaches them the rhythm of worship so that they will better understand when they join with the adult congregation! Available during the 10:30 service only (approximately 10:45 - 11:15).
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible has become a staple in our ministry to our children and community children each summer. VBS 2011 will be from July 11th though 15th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Participation has grown in this ministry each year and we hope that will continue as other invite friends to join in the fun.
The evenings begin with a gathering of all the youth and children where the day’s theme is discussed and the week’s mission project is highlighted. Then the larger group breaks into different age group categories to rotate through activities of song, craft, stories, and snack. Each evening concludes as the whole group assembles for a short closing program. Come join us and invite a friend.
Youth Ministries
The B.U.M.C Youth Group is composed of 6th grade to 12th grade youth that meet Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Dinner is provided as part of our Wonderful Wednesdays program. We are always looking for volunteers to help out on a rotation basis at the beginning of the meetings.
The group engages in study, outreach, fellowship, and fun events. They engage through the outreach ministries of the church to help families and ministries in our community. The Youth Group is active in many events such as the Crop Walk, Park clean ups, Fall Festival, hiding Easter Eggs for the children at Easter, caroling at Christmas, participating in VBS in the summer, and helping in child care when needed for adult functions at the church. The youth also participate in the Tri-Cities Workcamp for a week each summer.
Annually, the youth lead a worship service where they usher, lector, and bring the message! To help each other find out what God has to say and how to include God in every day life.
The heart of a youth group is fun activities and our youth group is no exception. Each year they engage in activities like bowling, Wii tournaments, karoke, and trips to Kings Dominion.
They also engage in fundraisers to support their activities. These fund raising activities include car washes, bake sales, selling soup kits (Souper Bowl), and auctioning services like baby-sitting and other work services around the home.
All youth are welcome. You do not have to be a member of the church. All that is required is a willing and open heart. Youth leaders names are available in the social hall on the Bethel Church Leaders listing.
Bethel Child Protection Policy and Forms
If you are interested in participating in the growing child/youth ministries at Bethel UMC, please read the policy statement on Child/Youth protection (documents #1 below), and fill out documents #3 and #4. Both MUST be notarized. When completed, they may be given to Jim Templeton (chairperson of our Pastor Parish Relations Committee) or Pastor Marty.
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