And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.
Youth Ministry serves students grade 5 through grade 8. Our programming shepherds these students, in transition from being children to young adults, by pointing them to Christ through teaching, worship, and small group interaction.
Announcements
- Camp Registration Now Open!
- Wed, May 2 Last Night of Kids' Connection Classes. Parents, be sure to bring home your child's workbook.
- Sun, June 10 Last Day of Sunday School
- Remember that the South Campus is now meeting at Lakeville South, worship service at 9am and Sunday School classes at 11am.
Weekly Programming (September-June)
- Sunday School classes meet during the 11:00am service
- Wednesday Connection is 6:15-8:00pm, Downtown & North campuses
- If you plan to regularly attend classes:
- Register your child(ren) online (to be updated each year) or visit a Family Discipleship wall display for hard copies
- Visit a check-in kiosk for nametags
- Find your classrooms: Downtown, North, South
Transition Years Activities and Events
From a day at the zoo to sons and fathers learning to worship God together, each event is designed to knit the hearts of the child with their parents and with the Lord. Each event:
- Provides opportunities for parents to spend time with their grade 5 through grade 8 children in a variety of settings
- Gives parents creative ways to engage their Transition Year (TY) child which are transferrable to the home setting
Special Activities and Events
- Camp
- June 17-22, 2012
- Available to those entering grade 7 through grade 9 in the fall
- More information
- Fall Event
- October 5-7, 2012
- For those in grade 7 through grade 12
- Awaken 11 audio will be coming.
- Winter Retreat
- 2013 dates TBD
- For those in grade 7 through grade 12
- Jr High JAMS
- Every other week during the summer. See schedule.
- Available to those entering grade 7 through grade 9 in the fall
- To enjoy Jesus and the fellowship of his people through food, various activities, worship-in-song, and biblical teaching
Related Ministries
- Disability Ministry Contact: Brenda Fischer, 612-746-2650 x675
- Adventure Girls seeks to involve Bethlehem girls, moms, and other women (Downtown) in reaching out to unbelieving girls. Contact: Marlene Johnson at 952-884-3982
- Father's Light Mentors, formerly Life Coaches for Kids, connects trained mentors with children from single-parent homes. Mentor and child meet weekly. Contact: Tony Beach, 612-869-1987
- S.A.Y. Yes! Contact: Toph Majors, 612-600-4879
- Cub Scouts Contact: Tim Carlson, 612-721-2934
- Boy Scouts Contact: Tom Able, 612-237-0559
- Children’s Choirs
Related Resources
- Learn more about our children’s curriculum: Scope and Sequence; Children Desiring God.
- See resources relating to youth.
- Read our vision for Child & Youth Discipleship.
- See our current Family Discipleship Newsletter.
How Can I Volunteer?
We are always in need of more volunteers. Learn about how you can get involved.
Youth Ministry Contact Information
- Downtown Campus: Contact Suzy Plocher, 612-338-7653 x482
- North Campus: Contact Annika Nyman, 612-455-0800 x808
- South Campus: Contact Ruth Chavis, 612-746-2650 x657
- Special Activities and Events: Contact Kevin Dau, 612-338-7653 x493
- Transition Year Events: Contact Betty Dodge, 612-338-7653 x490
