Bethlehem United Methodist youth are alive in the Spirit of the risen Christ!
Faith grows through study and actions.
We work hard...and we play hard.
We spread the love of Christ as we live as disciples of Christ.
Following and serving Christ means believing AND doing!
Our Mission
The Youth Ministry of Bethlehem United Methodist Church nurtures and inspires spiritual growth in sixth through twelfth graders. We empower each other to:
P – pray without ceasing as we bring our joy and concerns to God.
R – reach out to those in need, wherever they may be.
A – affirm and encourage each other as we grow in our love for God and neighbor.
I – invite all people to gather as God’s children at Christ’s table.
S – surrender ourselves to God’s purposes and will.
E – experience Christ in all that we say and do.
Ministry Opportunities
Sunday School
Learn about God, Jesus, and what it means to be a follower of Christ, and eat some dough nuts too! Each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., the Senior High youth meet in Room 100 and the Junior High youth meet in room 104.
Worship
Youth ministry is not just about craziness and fun – it’s also about loving and worshiping God in awe and wonder with our brothers and sisters of the faith. Worship is held each Sunday morning at both 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. It’s a great time for youth to gather with the church family as together we worship our awesome God.
A Clear Voice Youth Choir
Led by Harry Robinson with assistance from Bobby Sasseen, the accent in this choir is on contemporary Christian and praise music. A Clear Voice serves as the primary service choir once a month and at other high-holy services throughout the year. The highlight of the year is the summer tour, lasting 8-10 days and concentrated in one particular geographical region of the United States. The focus of the trip is a rich combination of music performance, ministry, and missions. This choir is open to all youth grades 6 – 12 meets on Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m
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Wednesday Night Youth Group (Middle school and Sr. High Students)
Each week we have game time, a time of worship and then a short lesson.After each lesson, we divide into 4 discussion groups: middle school guys, middle school girls, high school guys and high school girls.The night wraps up by 8:05 PM each week and we occasionally throw in a special night!
Scouting
Bethlehem Church sponsors several scout troops with many youth of varying ages involved. Our facilities are open to both Boy and Girl Scouts. For more information about Scouting opportunities pick up an informational brochure on Scouting at the information desk in the narthex.
With Jesus Christ as our model,
these are our values:
RESPECT
We will seek to understand people as they are, and we commit ourselves to treating others with kindness.
CHRIST-CENTERED FAITH
The love of God in Jesus Christ will remain our steadfast focus.
COMPASSION AND JUSTICE
We will reach out to others with Christ’s love, offering a helping hand to all people.
INTEGRITY
We will be honest with others and ourselves as we seek to live in and through Christ.
For more information about Youth Ministries contact
Jason Sansbury
794-6721
OR
Visit the Bethlemhem Youth Web Site at
