children, Youth & Family
Class Cup
On May 3, the last day of confirmation
before summer break, the youth program
wrapped up its inaugural season of the
Class Cup with a thrilling victory by the
9th graders. Youth in the confirmation
program engaged in a spirited, competitive
year-long three-way competition-- 7th
graders vs 8th graders vs 9th graders. On a
few days throughout the year, youth came
to Bethlehem in their class color-- blue,
purple and green respectively-- to compete in ridiculous and fun physical and
mental feats ranging from staff trivia to scavenger hunts to pool noodle javelin
toss. Classes also got points intermittently throughout the year for things like
attendance or engaging in service.
The points were tallied each week, and by May 3 the race was too close to call.
By the end of the night, the 9th graders emerged victorious and were awarded
a golden dragon trophy and pizza for their efforts. They will enter the first Class
Cup of the year next fall as reigning champion 10th graders, but will have to stay
focused and united to keep the trophy in their class. Class Cup was a great way to
break now and then from rich large and small group sessions to build teamwork
and enjoy fellowship together. We look forward to more laughter and fun when
we reconvene in September!
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.
Amnicon White Water
Canoe Trips
J uly 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.
June noisy
offering
emphasis:
All of our
Sunday School
noisy (and
quiet) offering will go to buying
CHICKENS! ($1 per chicken) through
ELCA Good Gifts. Within months of
birth, chickens are already laying eggs.
With an ongoing supply of protein-rich
meals and eggs to sell at the market,
this gift is a great leap forward for a
family struggling with hunger and
poverty.
Check out our opportunities to volunteer with VBS, go to Green Lake Bible
Camp, and sail the Apostle Islands. Register online today!
Congrats to our High School
Senior Graduates!
Jacob Anderson
Adeline Balfour
Samantha Bias
Olivia DeMarchi
Mia Gifford
Maya Gitch
Justin Grunseth
Costis Hafermann
Alyse Haugen
Ryan Keith
Madeleine Kleckner
Quinn Konewko
Harrison Korblick Jay
Kilan Kragness
Kendra Kreienbrink
Christian Kunau
David Kunau
Elsa Lundin
Madison Lyndsley
Adam Masica
Maxwell Masica
Claire McCarron
Hailey McCaul
Kenna McRae
Olivia Olson
Ella Paine
Sally Pearson
Donovan Peterson
Aidan Petrilla
Zoe Quinn
Caitlin Staffanson
Matthew Steen
Stuart Stonacek
Megan Thimmesch
Lane Vugteveen
Lindsey Vugteveen
Looking Forward
Blessing Graduates- June 4
Border Trip Meeting- June 21
Border Trip 1- July 14-18
Border Trip 2- July 18-22
Amnicon Trip 1-July 23–28
(7th-8th grade)
Amnicon Trip 2-July 30 –August 4
(9th-12th grade)
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