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Children and Youth

We strive to make Bethel a place where children and youth can grow in a spirituality that is honest, creative, life giving, and inquizative.  Bethel is a place where children and youth can ask questions and develop together in a way that takes their experience into consideration.  Youth are invitied to be full participants in the life of the church.  Our praise band consists of primarily youth and is open to all ages!

Godly Play

Our Godly Play program starts at 9:45, following the children's message in our 9am service.  Godly play is a creative way that children interact with faith and scripture at their own pace, through telling stories, creating art, and play.  Based on the Montessori method, children learn what part of the story they most identify with and respond through their own creativity.  Rather than memorize Bible passages, children learn to tell the stories from scripture using figures, props, and other objects, so that they really know the Bible.  Godly play ends at 10:30.

Bethel Buddies

Our Wednesday night program is a time for all ages to come together, share a meal, and dig deeper into our faith.  Much like a summer camp, we have a good time with a variety of activities.  We sing together and eat together and then split into different age groups for our study time, which may include games, arts and crafts, or topical discussion.  Different age groups run from Kindergarten to High School.  Adult Bible studies also take place during this time.  This is truely a time for all ages.

Youth Group

There are many exciting things going on for youth at Bethel.  Sunday School classes are from 10:00 to 10:45 for Middle School and High School youth.

Youth Group meetings take place on Sunday evenings at 6:30pm.  Usually Middle School youth group meets on the first and third Sunday's of the month, while High School youth group meets on the second and forth Sundays.  Check our online calendar and our youth group page for more details.