Welcome to Bethany Youth Ministry!
If you are in grades 6-12, we want you to join us. We like to hang out, play games, sing loud, and build relationships that last a lifetime. We have team of amazing team of volunteers who intentionally build into the lives of students, helping them grow to live and love like Jesus. Parents, The Student Ministry Team greatly appreciate your partnership. Whether that is encouraging your child to invite friends or the ability to help give rides to and from events. It truly takes a community to help make ministry happen! Stay informed & sign up for our weekly email list by clicking here.
Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Junior High Room upstairs in the Foxhoven Building | Students in grades 6-12 are invited to be a part of our Sunday morning study through the Gospel of John. Each week, students will participate using the SOAP method of Bible Study: Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer. Staff will teach and model how to study God's Word as we do it together as a group. (Sunday, June 15th is our Promotion Sunday and we invite all incoming 6th graders to join us for a Pancake breakfast at 9am in the Junior High Room!)
Wednesday Night Youth Group: 7-8:30 PM | High School Room upstairs in the Foxhoven Building | Students in grades 6—12 are invited to Wednesday Night Youth Group! This Fall, join the Student Ministry Staff on Wednesday nights for weekly worship, games, pastoral teaching & study plus small group discussion. The Spring Session of Wednesday Nights will end on May 28 as we end the school year with some fun and celebrate our seniors.
There will be NO Wednesday Night Programming June 4, 11, or 18.
Student Ministry Summer Nights Begin on June 25!
JUNE 25 | SUMMER KICK OFF BBQ & WATER FUN | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Students who will be entering 6th-12th Grades in the fall are invited to the Student Ministry Summer Nights Kick Off! We'll be grilling burgers and hot dogs, hanging out, and playing some water games.
Bring: Wear something that can get wet (bathing suits should be covered up) and bring a towel.
Drop Off & Pick Up: Students can be dropped off at the gate to the playground at 6:30 PM and picked up at the same place at 8:30 PM.
JULY 2 | BOLSA CHICA BONFIRE | 5-9 PM
Come hang out at the beach with Student Ministry! We'll eat pizza, play games, roast marshmallows, and more!
Bring: A beach chair or blanket, a towel, a sweatshirt.
Drop Off & Pick Up: Students can be dropped off at 5 PM at the Warner Ave roundabout (by Jack In The Box), where staff/volunteers will be waiting to walk them to the reserved firepit, which will be determined that afternoon. Staff will walk students back to the same spot by 9 PM.
JULY 6-10 | SUMMER CAMP
There will be no Student Ministry on Wednesday, July 9 as many will be at summer camp.
JULY 16 | CAMP RECAP & WORSHIP NIGHT | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Everyone is invited for a night of games, worship and reflection. Those who went will have an opportunity to share what happened at summer camp along with pictures of the week!
Drop Off & Pick Up: Students can be dropped off on the playground at 7 PM and picked up at the same place at 8:30 PM.
JULY 23 | BROOMBALL NIGHT AT BETHANY | 7:00-8:30 PM
Put on your game face for a night of Broomball in the gym! This will be a fun way to show off your skills and participate as a team!
Drop Off & Pick Up: Students can be dropped off on the playground at 7 PM and picked up at the same place at 8:30 PM.
JULY 30 | BETHANY FAMILY NIGHT AT ANGELS STADIUM | 6:30 PM
Student Ministry will pause so everyone can join us for a baseball game! Bethany Church has a block of field level seats for the July 30 Angels vs. Texas Rangers game at Angels Stadium. Students are encouraged to bring their families & friends for a night out at the ballgame. Tickets are only $20 per person. Click here to purchase tickets before June 30.
Drop Off & Pick Up: Students, bring a friend and your parents with you! There is no transportation provided for this family event.
AUGUST 6 | MOVIE NIGHT | 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Bring: A beach chair for a movie night under the stars! We'll have popcorn and candy and lots of fun!
Drop Off & Pick Up: Students can be dropped off at the gate to the playground at 7:30 PM and picked up at the same place at 9:30 PM.
AUGUST 13 | BOLSA CHICA BONFIRE | 5-9 PM
Let's end the summer with a hang-out at the beach! We'll eat pizza, play games, roast marshmallows, and more!
Bring: A beach chair or blanket, a towel, a sweatshirt.
Drop Off & Pick Up: Students can be dropped off at 5 PM at the Warner Ave roundabout (by Jack In The Box), where staff/volunteers will be waiting to walk them to the reserved firepit, which will be determined that afternoon. Staff will walk students back to the same spot by 9 PM.