Children & Youth Ministries/Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry

Be sure to check out The Bethel Youth Web Site.

Wildside (Jr. High)
Contact Tom Hoegel

On Wednesday nights from September to May, beautiful Torvend Hall will be the site of our core junior high program. Wildside is designed to be inviting and have a friendly, fun, challenging and exciting atmosphere. This evening program shatters the "church is boring" stereotype and helps teenagers celebrate God's presence in their lives. It is filled with laughter, antics, videos, singing, dramas, a message and small groups that will challenge middle school students toward spiritual maturity. For more information, contact Pastor Rick.

Junior High Sponsors
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Are you a high energy person who enjoys hanging out with slightly younger high energy people? Do you have a heart for teens and the willingness to share your joys and struggles with them? We are looking for a "few good people" to serve as sponsors for our Junior High ministry. Your time commitment could be a single event or could include participation in our regular Wednesday evening program (Wildside). You don't need to be a bible scholar or have a Master's in child development to work on our team. What you need is authenticity and love. Contact Pastor Rick.

Youth Sponsors
Contact Tom Hoegel

Do you have a love for Christ and a passion for Senior High and College Aged young people? This might be a place for you. Click here and tell Tom about it.

Senior High Fellowship
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Just about every Wednesday night during the school year, the high school youth meet up for a mixture of topical discussion, fellowship, food, and fun. Each week is something new — contact Tom Hoegel to get on the youth newsletter mailing list and get all the details on upcoming events.

Common Ground
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Common Ground is a dynamic Sr. High music and drama traveling ministry at Bethel that has been going strong for close to 30 years. It involves about 35 high school students meeting once a week from February to June, and then we take a 10-day tour of the western United States (by bus) presenting a Christ-centered message of hope through original dramas, cutting-edge music, a breathtaking youth band, bold sharing of personal experiences, and infectious joy. This is also a great opportunity for adults who are interested in being youth sponsors. For more information, contact Tom Hoegel.

Common Ground Video Night
Wednesday, August 11
This event is from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fireside Room All
Contact tom Hoegel

Come join us as we watch the 2010 Common Ground Concert Video, Variety Show, and Highlights. We'll gather in the fireside room. This will be a potluck as well, so bring your favorite food to share.

Mission to Mexico
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Each spring break, a group of youth travel to Tijuana, Mexico to join forces with Esperanza International

, or "Hope", an organization that works to build houses, schools and centers for the local community. We work side by side with low-income families and the Esperanza staff- mixing concrete, pouring tiles and beams, digging trenches, and a host of other challenging work. In the process, families learn the building process, which helps make their community more self-sufficient, and Bethel volunteers practice their Spanish, and touch the lives of our neighbors south of the border. These three days of work, laughter, growth and fun lead to changed lives on both sides of the border. Contact Tom Hoegel for more details.

Other Youth Events

2nd Harvest Food Sort
Wednesday, August 4
This event is from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Bethel/Offsite
Contact tom Hoegel

We participate at 2nd Harvest Food bank with our youth every several months. This is one of those times. Come join us as we lend a hand and then enjoy some pizza after. Bring $'s for pizza.

Common Ground Video Night
Wednesday, August 11
This event is from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fireside Room All
Contact tom Hoegel

Come join us as we watch the 2010 Common Ground Concert Video, Variety Show, and Highlights. We'll gather in the fireside room. This will be a potluck as well, so bring your favorite food to share.

Beach Bonfire Night
Wednesday, August 18
This event is from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Bethel/Offsite
Contact tom Hoegel

We're off to the beach for some snacks, surf, singing and sharing. Bring $5 for transportation and $'s for dinner at Togo's.

Dinner & Mini Golf
Wednesday, August 25
This event is from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Bethel/Offsite
Contact tom Hoegel

This is our first Wednesday night outing after being back in school. Come take a short break for some food and golf. Bring $15 to cover it all.

Adult Mission to Mexico Meeting
Wednesday, August 25
This event is from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Fireside Room All
Contact tom hoegel

This is the info meeting for this year's Adult Mission to Mexico trip. Come get your questions answered and get fired up to go. The trip dates are September 30 through October 4.

Youth BBQ & Brainstorming
Wednesday, September 1
This event is from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Kitchen & Youth Room
Contact tom Hoegel

This is our yearly brainstorming night. We'll start with a BBQ in the patio and then spend some time reviewing the past year and planning for the coming year. Bring $5 to cover your meal.

2010 Labor Day Retreat
Daily from September 4 until September 6
This event is from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM at Mt Cross
Contact Tom Hoegel

This is our annual "All Congregation" retreat to Mt Cross in the Santa Cruz mountains. Don't miss this chance to engage in the the Bethel community as well as grow stronger in your relationship with God.

Youth BBQ/Parent Night
Wednesday, September 15
This event is from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at kitchen, Torvend Hall, Fireside Room, Music & Ed, & Youth Room
Contact tom

If you are in Jr or Sr High, or a parent of one, this night is for you. We'll join for a BBQ, some mixers, information and desert. Find out what's up in the youth department this coming year. Bring $5 to cover your food. RSVP to save your place as well.

Adult Mission to Mexico Trip
Daily from September 30 until October 4
This event is from 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM at Bethel/Offsite
Contact tom hoegel

This is our annual Adult trip to Mexico. All adults are welcome. Remember, this is a great way to engage your friends into the Bethel community as well. The info meeting for this trip will be Wednesday night, August 25th at 8:30pm.

2nd Harvest Food Sort
Wednesday, October 13
This event is from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Bethel/Offsite
Contact tom hoegel

Come sort food and other cool things with Bethel's youth group. Bring $ for pizza after.

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Last updated December 1, 2009