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YOUTH MINISTRY
YOUTH SERVE AT CARE AND SHARE
Our youth will be serving a meal at the Care and Share homeless shelter in Crookston on Wednesday, February 20th. This will take the place of our regular confirmation class and youth will get an “extra credit” point for participating. The meal will be prepared by the youth after school and then taken to Crookston to be served to the residents. Should last from about 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. During the month of February a box will be in the parish hall for “personal items” collected for the residents. Needed are items such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths and towels, diapers size 4-5, men's boxers, and socks. Thanks to Thrivent Action Teams for seed money for this event.
Our youth will be serving a meal at the Care and Share homeless shelter in Crookston on Wednesday, February 20th. This will take the place of our regular confirmation class and youth will get an “extra credit” point for participating. The meal will be prepared by the youth after school and then taken to Crookston to be served to the residents. Should last from about 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. During the month of February a box will be in the parish hall for “personal items” collected for the residents. Needed are items such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths and towels, diapers size 4-5, men's boxers, and socks. Thanks to Thrivent Action Teams for seed money for this event.
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Youth Ski Trip
The Youth Group will be skiing at Buena Vista on Friday, March 1st right after school until it closes at 9:00 pm. There will be a cost to attend. More information coming soon. Questions can be directed to Jenny Schmitz and Hannah Seeger. |
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Confirmation
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Confirmation
Notes were recently sent out to parents of confirmation students regarding their youth's progress in confirmation. Please take advantage of Wednesday evening worship services if your young person is behind in requirements. Confirmation is tentatively scheduled for May 5th at 10:00 am. “WITNESS” PARAPHRASE THEATER
Johnathan Swenson will present a series of “eyewitness accounts” to the person of Jesus Christ. These first person mini plays will bring the gospel to life. Mr. Swenson is a trained actor in theater and music and an ordained minister. He has been a keynote presenter at over four hundred conferences and church gatherings. His unique combination of artist and theologian allows him to have a powerful impact on audiences of all ages. The date is February 6th, 7:00 pm, Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls. The cost free! This will be our confirmation class for Wednesday Feb. 6th. Additional drivers are needed. Sponsored by the Thief River Falls Lutheran Church Conference. |
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Confirmation begins Sept. 19th and is for grades 7th and 8th. The students will be combined into one class this year, and will meet from 3:15-4:00pm. We will have snacks as soon as the kids arrive from school.
Parent helpers for each Wednesday evening serve snacks and help manage the kids. Our church constitution requires at least two adults to oversee all youth events at the church.
Our Sunday school class on sexuality and dating is mostly about dating and making good choices, but also deals with topics such as date rape, and sexually transmitted diseases. Pastor Gary and Hannah Seeger will be teaching this class but could use at least one more adult for times when Hannah or pastor are unavailable to teach.
Confirmation Requirements
Confirmation students should begin working on their requirements as soon as possible. To be confirmed at Bethany, students need to
- attend at least 16 Sunday School sessions each year (32 total for two years)
- 16 sermon notes each year (32 total), as well as
- 2/3rds of our Wednesday evening class sessions.
- Sermon notes can be found on the mail box table in the parish hall.
Thank you to our Bethany Family for the continued support of our
fundraising efforts for 14 youth and 2 adults to attend the ELCA Youth
Gathering. We appreciate you financial support and continued prayers as we
prepare our youth for this amazing experience.
fundraising efforts for 14 youth and 2 adults to attend the ELCA Youth
Gathering. We appreciate you financial support and continued prayers as we
prepare our youth for this amazing experience.
“It shall be the policy of Bethany Lutheran to have at least two adult
chaperones at all youth events pertaining to Bethany Lutheran Church.”
chaperones at all youth events pertaining to Bethany Lutheran Church.”
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