children , Youth & Family
Communion Instruction - MPLS & MTKA campus
Students with their parent / special adult will gather to learn about receiving communion . The meal of Holy Communion is a gift of God , dependent not on how mature or perceptive we are , but on God ’ s grace . Register online !
AT MINNEAPOLIS : Saturday , May 6 : 9:30 am – Noon
AT MINNETONKA ( First grade and older ): Sunday , April 23 9:30 - 10:30 am - Children will leave worship with their teacher after Time for Children 10:30 - 11:00 am - 1st Communion class WITH parents or special adults April 30 - First Communion during 9:30 am worship service .
One Year Old Easter
Sunday , April 2 , 9:15 or 10:30 am ( During Sunday School ) Meet with other families of young toddlers for a morning of Easter stories , music and crafts . Share the story of Easter , and start a family tradition . Siblings welcome . Register online or contact jepple @ bethlehemchurch . org
Are you thinking about summer ?
Have you seen it ? Have you smiled with all the choices and possibilities of camps this summer ? Vacation Bible School ( 3 weeks !), Bible Camps , sailing and canoe adventure dates and registrations ready for your enjoyment and summer planning . Pick up a brochure or check out our website . Register online now to save your spot .
Good Friday , Families Together In Faith
Friday , April 14 , 9:30 -11:00 am Holy Week is a roller coaster of feelings and stories . This class is for our Early Childhood learners . We will tell the stories and talk about the feelings of
this powerful Jesus week . Register online .
Contact Kirsten with questions , kpatterson @ bethlehem-church . org .
April Programming for Youth :
• Apr . 5 - Immigration Trip Presession
• Apr . 19 - Immigration Trip Presession
• Apr . 19 - Speaker Series : Politics and the Bible
• April 29-30 - Youth Lock-in
• May 13 & 14 - Cinnamon Rolls Fundraiser
Amnicon White Water Canoe Trips
July 23-28 ( 7th-8th grade ) July 30-August 4 ( 9th-12th grade ) Flambeau River , Wisconsin
Amnicon Canoe trips center around experiencing God through nature and teambuilding . They celebrate BYM ’ s commitment to helping youth foster friendships and form faith . After camping under the stars , canoeing down rapids and spending a few days at Camp Amnicon , youth come home brimming with the wonder of God ’ s good creation and feeling deeply connected to their church friends .
Register online today !
Politics and The Bible
Wednesday , April 19 , 6:30-7:45 pm , Harrisville
No matter your vote , this past election cycle has left us exhausted and perhaps confused . What role , if any , does our faith play in policy making and governing ? What does the Bible say about politics ? Justin Grimm , Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop for Next Generation Ministries will help us put this sometimes vile political landscape into the context of our faith .
Youth Lock-in
Saturday , April 29 , 8:00 pm - Sunday April 30 , 9:00 am
7th-12th graders welcome to come and join the youth team as we enjoy a fun night in the church ! We will be running around playing games , watching movies , eating pizza , and enjoying great conversations ! The cost is only $ 10 !
Smash ! Bang ! Clink ! April Offering emphasis :
All our noisy ( and quiet ) offerings will go to summer camp scholarships ( for all ages ). We have children and youth camps and events scheduled all summer long . This Noisy Offering will help those that need help with the fees to attend and join in !
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