Bethany Lutheran Church

The Lover’s Delight Lasagna Dinner is the first fundraiser for mission trips to Washington and Sky Ranch this year.

This night will include a delicious dinner served by the youth, as well as a talent show.

Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for children over the age of 2. Tickets will be sold in the narthex January 31, February 7, 14, and 21. It will take place in the Fellowship Hall and the doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and serving will begin around 5:45.

Bring your family, enjoy the entertainment, and support the youth!

Hey Families, Youth, Parents,

Just another quick update on times and dates for the next few weeks and months.  I will split the email into youth news that pertains to all youth, 6-12^th grades, and into middle school and Sr. High.

General Youth Information- 6-12^th grade,

Including Parents and/or families

Sunday November 29^th

^{This Sunday will be a Comfy day at Connect! Sunday School.  We will be watching The Nativity so dress comfy and be ready for some popcorn and Movie Time.}

December 6^th NO MISSION TRIP MEETING!!!

There were too many scheduling conflicts with this date so it has been moved to January 24^th so we can get through the Christmas Season.  Thanks for understanding

December 12^th Christmas Party-

Check age specific details later in the email

December 13th Clint Hurdle at CONNECT!

We are honored to welcome Clint Hurdle, the former Manager of the Colorado Rockies, to CONNECT! Sunday School on Sunday December 13^th from 9-10:15.  Clint is an active Christian who will share with us how his faith has carried him his career and his life.

Please bring an offering to support the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association which Clint sponsors and is closely affiliated with as a father of a PWS daughter.

This is for youth only, as part of our Connect! Curriculum so thank you to Kim and Jeff Finnin for setting up our speaker and please check out the following video about the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association foundation that Clint supports.

http://www.pwsausa.org/rockies/index.html

December 20^th Peter Mayer and Maggie Estes Concert

Peter Mayer and Maggie Estes, the violin player, were both musicians at the ELCA Gathering in New Orleans.  Below is a link to the website with more information.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Tickets $10; kids 12 and under FREE!

Purchase tickets online

A benefit for Compassion International

http://www.bethany-denver2.org/2009/10/peter-mayer-with-special-guest-maggie-estes/

January 9^th – Volunteer Youth Leader Training

We will be holding a 4 hour AAA training at Bethany on January 9^th from 9-1.  We will go over what its like to work with youth, how to lead, how to have fun, and how to share faith.  It is not as hard as it seems.

This day will decide a lot for the future of Bethany Youth Ministries.  My dream is that all 65 AAA adults that are needed for this ministry, THIS MEANS YOU, would participate in this AAA training day.  We are not just looking for parents, but for Caring Adults from all ages and stages to be with our youth.  WE NEED YOU HERE JANUARY 9^TH.

Please prayerfully consider whether God is calling is calling you to be a part of this ministry.  If you want to find out more about Bethany Youth Ministry please call 303-639-4342 or email kevin@bethany-denver.org.

Middle School Announcements

NOVEMBER 25^th.

NO CONFIRMATION THIS WEDNESDAY

December 12^th Christmas Party

Our next function is on Sunday, December 12.   The plan is to have a lunch and Christmas Party with a White Elephant gift exchange, and then go on to do a Service Project.   The party/lunch would need to start around 11:30am and the Service Event would start about 1:30pm.   If anyone would like to help in planning the party and food, or to RSVP,  please contact Penny Selden at seldens4@comcast.net.

SR. High Announcements

NOVEMBER 25^th.

No Vertical Life

December 2^nd

Vertical Life N.O.W. (Not on Wednesdays)  for Spring

We will be decorating for Christmas and planning our Spring Semester.

December 12^th Vertical Life N.O.W. (Not on Wednesdays)  Sr. High Christmas Party and Service Event 1-5:30

Games and Spaghetti dinner following a service project

BRING A WRAPPED WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT!!!

If you can bring something for the meal let Kara know, if not, still come anyway.

RSVP BY DECEMBER 7^TH to Kara Heilman @ 303-841-0148 or drheilman@comcast.net

January 24^th Mission Trip Meeting

This will be our first meeting and we will go over the details for our summer 09 trips.

January 29^th-30^th – Sr. High Skiing with the Schopps’

We are going to drive up to Winter Park on Friday afternoon and spend the night at the Schopps where we will play games, eat and hang out.  We will ski on Saturday at winter park and return on Saturday evening.  More info coming soon.

March 25-30 Spring Break Lutheran College Tour!!

We are going to hit between 5-7 Midwest Lutheran Colleges in just a few days.  We are taking a 25 passenger bus and this trip is open to the region.  Again more info will follow just wanted to get it on your radars if you are interested.

Kevin Dragseth Faith Formation Minister with Youth   Bethany Lutheran Church 4500 E Hampden Ave Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113   (303) 639-4342 office phone   kevin@bethany-denver.orgM

Join us Sunday Mornings in the Youth area for Connect; the all new Sunday morning youth program. This year we will be connecting with others, ourselves and our faith. We will do this through lesson, fellowship and service. Lots of fun, games, and, of course, food! Music is always a key component and this year a youth house band will lead our opening time together.

Senior High (9-12 grade) and Middle School (6-8) grade will join together for our rocking opening in room 412, before dividing into groups. Middle school will remain in 412 and the Senior High will move next door to 415 for interactive lessons and small group discussion.

JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FROM 9:00 – 10:15

LIVING OUT LOUD! COME AND GET ACQUAINTED

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 13 @ 10:30AM until 2pm.

WHERE: YOUTH ROOM AT BETHANY

WHAT: PIZZA AND GAMES

Please bring $5 to cover the cost of food and drinks, as well as your favorite board game.

Let’s get together and get to know each other and get ready for a year of LIVING OUT LOUD !