Children, Youth & Family Summer 2023 Programming

Children Middle School Youth

Children’s Ministry

Operation Restoration VBS

Vacation Bible School (preschool – 5th grade)

Jump into VBS and learn all the ways that we as God’s people are called to be menders in God’s world. Together, participants will make connections between Bible stories and mending actions. We will discover simple ways to live out faith in daily life and help mend God’s creation.

  • Restoration theme that inspires everyone to be menders of God’s world
  • Daily themes kids understand: feed, heal, forgive, pray, and rest
  • Multisensory activity centers: music, science and nature, service learning, and storytelling

MINNEAPOLIS: June 19-22, 2023, 9-12 noon Click for more information.

MINNETONKA: Sundays, June 11, July 9, & August 13 – 10:30-12:00 pm with lunch. Click for more information.

Consider volunteering! VBS is a success because of volunteers. Students who have completed 6th grade and older can be crew leaders, crew leader assistants, station leaders, musicians, and large group helpers. Use the participant registration to sign up to volunteer, or contact Pastor Heather or Ann Masica with any questions.

Family Scrappy Art with Pastor Heather

Join Pastor Heather outside on the lawn with your family at the Minneapolis Campus to do some scrappy art. There will be fun art projects, probably something you would not do at home (think messy), to get your hands on and heart into. Open to all ages. Please register parent and child(ren). This is not a drop off event.

Register Here

Green Lake Bible Camp

Camp is a pivotal part of a kid’s faith as they learn about Jesus through song, silliness, and campy stuff.

If you are wanting to send your kiddo to camp, please consider Green Lake Bible Camp. They have different options and different weeks to attend. 

https://www.gllm.org

Any questions? Just ask Pastor Heather, [email protected]

Middle School Ministries

Friday Hangouts

Fridays, June 30-August 25, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm (*No Hangout July 21*)

All students, entering 6th-8th grade in fall 2023, are invited to spend their Friday evenings at Bethlehem. We’ll have pizza plus a variety of activities, service projects, time together, and maybe a field trip or two. During Friday Hangouts, youth may choose to participate in trainings preparing them as helpers for the school-year ECHO Sunday School. 

Registering for the Friday Hangouts will put you in a Realm group where you’ll receive regular notifications of each week’s activity. Once you know the activity, and your family’s schedule, you can indicate “going” or “not going” for that upcoming Friday. Most evenings are free of charge although field trips may require payment.The Friday Hangouts are open to all 6th-8th graders regardless of religious affiliation. 

Register for FRIDAY HANGOUTS

Middle School Brunch Bunch

All students, entering 6th-8th grade in fall 2023, are invited to gather on Sunday mornings for muffins, juice, and time together. 

  • Sundays, June 4-August 27. No Brunch Bunch on June 25 or July 2.
  • Between services 9:50-10:25 am. 
  • In the Viking Room (third floor). 

The Summer Brunch Bunch is open to all 6th-8th graders regardless of religious affiliation. To register you will create a Bethlehem Realm account. This does not make you a Bethlehem member. If you have a Realm account with another church, you can have Bethlehem added as an option when you log into Realm.

Register for Brunch Bunch

Youth Ministries

Youth Experiences

SALT LAKE CITY SERVICE TRIP
July 15 – July 23, Salt Lake City, Utah  

Bethlehem Youth Group is going to Salt Lake City in July for a Service Learning Trip! We are glad to be partnering with Service Learning Camps to craft a service learning experience tailored to our group’s unique interests. While in SLC, we will learn about a variety of community organizations, do lots of fun service projects, and spend time exploring and doing fun outings! Registration is required; the initial deposit is due by March 1.

BOUNDARY WATERS CAMPING TRIP
August 6 – 12, Boundary Waters, MN 

Bethlehem Youth Group is going on a camping trip to the Boundary Waters! The trip will be a group adventure led by experienced guides, and will include hiking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities! Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up ASAP! 

Vacation Bible School Volunteer- June 19-22 at the Minneapolis campus & June 11, July 9, and August 13 at the Minnetonka campus

VBS is a success because of volunteers! In “Operation Restoration” VBS, kids will learn all the ways that we as God’s people are called to be menders in God’s world. Students who have completed 6th grade and older can be crew leaders, crew leader assistants, station leaders, musicians, and large group helpers.

Register here to be a volunteer in Minneapolis and here for Minnetonka!

 

 

Summer Events

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Jan
13

CES Food Shelf Volunteer Opportunity

January 13 | CES Food Shelf

A group of people from Bethlehem volunteer at CES Food Shelf on the second Saturday of each month. The role volunteers play at CES is vital to their success. If you’d like to learn more about joining this group, email [email protected].

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Feb
10

CES Food Shelf Volunteer Opportunity

February 10 | CES Food Shelf

A group of people from Bethlehem volunteer at CES Food Shelf on the second Saturday of each month. The role volunteers play at CES is vital to their success. If you’d like to learn more about joining this group, email [email protected].

Learn More
Mar
09

CES Food Shelf Volunteer Opportunity

March 09 | CES Food Shelf

A group of people from Bethlehem volunteer at CES Food Shelf on the second Saturday of each month. The role volunteers play at CES is vital to their success. If you’d like to learn more about joining this group, email [email protected].

Learn More
Apr
13

CES Food Shelf Volunteer Opportunity

April 13 | CES Food Shelf

A group of people from Bethlehem volunteer at CES Food Shelf on the second Saturday of each month. The role volunteers play at CES is vital to their success. If you’d like to learn more about joining this group, email [email protected].

Learn More
May
11

CES Food Shelf Volunteer Opportunity

May 11 | CES Food Shelf

A group of people from Bethlehem volunteer at CES Food Shelf on the second Saturday of each month. The role volunteers play at CES is vital to their success. If you’d like to learn more about joining this group, email [email protected].

Learn More