Hi Friends,
Here’s the attached pdf of the info for this year’s Sr High Winter Retreat. There will be some more info coming, but this is the basic stuff. Looking forward to hitting the slopes with you.
Peace, Tom
Greetings from Oxford, Alabama. I’m on my way to the National Youthworker Extravaganza to be with 400 others who think youth are the life blood of the church. I know I feel blessed that I get to be a part of all of your lives. Thanks!
While I’m gone, Kristen, Lindsay, Paige, and Matty are going the extra mile to make sure things move on in the right direction. These are a busy two weeks with Common Ground starting next Monday (Feb 8th), Winter Retreat sign ups, Superbowl Pizza distribution, and tonight’s Fellowship outing to make Care Packages for our College Freshmen who are away.
So, meet at Bethel tonight (Feb 3rd) at 5:30pm to head out to dinner ($10) and to buy the stuff for the care packages. Come and show the love!
Tom
Come join us at 5:30pm for dinner out at the new Wing Stop and then some yogurt at Yogurtland. $15 should leave you with money to spare. Then its another installment of Oprah, Jesus, or Me. Come ready to share your wisdom with your friends. Who knows, you might learn something too.
Peace, Tom
Wednesday the 6th: We will be going to In N Out @ 5:30 (YUUUM!). Bring around $7 to cover your food. After we will have a discussion about the NEW YEAR (2010!!!!!) in the youth room at 7:15! So comeeee comeee comeee. It shall be fun.
Sunday the 10th, 17th, & 4th: Come to Sunday school for Social Statements, lead by Molly!
Sunday, the 10th Epiphany Party Potluck: Come at 11:30 to Torvend Hall to witness an EPIC drama that we will be putting on for the children. WE NEED ACTORS. So if you are interested please let either Paige or Lindsay know. And bring some food to share, yeeeeeeeee.
Wednesday the 13th: We are having a wonderful dinner at the Brysons. Wahooooo. Meet at Bethel in the youth room at 5:30. If you would be so kind as to bring $3 to cover food and other cool stuff, that would be GREAT. There will also be a great discussion, led by your very talented youth assistants 
, about how to be a good friend. Should be faaaaaaantastic. Please sign up for this event on the wall in the youth room!
Saturday the 16th: Pastor Lori’s Ordination!!! This spectacular event will take place at Peace Lutheran in Danville @ 12:30! Let us know if you want to come, since space is limited in the Lord’s Bus! Sign up to save a spot.
Wednesday the 20th: Dinner and a service project. Mystery event and location. Just kidding. More details coming to you soooon.
Saturday the 23rd: A bonus outside event, excitinggggg @ the Montgomery theatre in Downtown San Jose. The Pink Floyd Event!!!! Starring some of our favorite Bethelers. This is not an official youth group event, but you will not want to miss it! 7:00 SHARP. For tickets go to sjtix.com
Wednesday the 27th: Dinner @ Wingstop. Here’s the web address for the menu: http://www.wingstop.com/our_menu.aspx \ in case you would like to check out the food ahead of time! After we will return to the youth to participate in a Dr. Phil, Jesus, or Me discussion. Bring around $10-$15 for yoo fooood.
Friday the 29th: Jesus Justice Jazz Concert in Sacramento. We will be leaving at 3 PM, so arrive on time in the youth room. This event costs $15 — plus bring money for dinner on the way up and snacks on the way back. Sign up on the wall in the youth room…space is LIMITED!
Sunday the 31st: It’s Conformation Sunday!!!! We will be writing welcome notes so make sure you’re here
Your FAV youth assistant,
PAAAAIIIIIIGGGGEEEEEEE
Hi Friends,
As we say goodbye to 2009, we look forward to what the 2nd decade of the 2000’s has in store for us. God is always full of surprises!
Well, one exciting thing is happening this Sunday morning, January 3rd. It is College Sunday again and we hope you will be able to join us as we lead worship. Just let Norita know if you want to help that morning. You can email her at no----@------.com and/or call her on her cell at 408-309-9978.
Also this Sunday, we’ll gathering for lunch at noon (right after worship) to enjoy some fresh Panda meat (Panda Express) and do some visioning as to what we hope Bethel will be in the future. Pastor Lori will join us to hear your ideas as to what you would like to see in a new Pastor as well as for Bethel in general. Please let me know if you are coming. Email me at th----@------.net and/or call or text me at 408-309-9975. Have a great new year!
Peace, Tom
P.S. No Sr High Fellowship this week or Sunday School on the 3rd. See you in worship and then again on Wednesday the 6th.
Its that time of year again to spend the day in the city on the bay: San Francisco! If you are in high school or older, you are welcome to join us as we head up on a post rainy day (should be nice). We’ll leave Bethel at 8:30am and see where the day takes us. A couple of things for sure: Bring $5 to pay for transportation, $5 in case we ride the cable cars, money for our breakfast stop at Noah’s/Starbucks in Cupertino, $ for lunch and to spend. We’ll be back by 6pm at the latest. Please RSVP (if you haven’t already signed up on “The Wall”) to save your spot. You can do so by emailing me at th----@------.net or texting me at 408-309-9755.
See ya in the morning, Tom
Merry Christmas Friends!
This Sunday is a huge one if you are a part of youth ministries here at Bethel. If you are a Sr Higher, your day starts at 9:30am in the youth room with a special edition of Sunday School. We spend some time getting to know our interim pastor, Lori, and her husband Steve. After we hear their interesting story, we’ll spend some time getting your opinions as to what is important in our next full time pastor. Don’t miss this chance to help shape Bethel’s future.
Then, at 1:45pm, we’ll gather with all Jr Highers, Sr Highers and college youth to head off for our annual Skating / Caroling / Pizza Extravaganza. Bring $20 to cover your skating outdoors at Winterlodge in Palo Alto and your pizza dinner. We’ll also spend time bringing Christmas cheer through song at two or three places. Should be cool.
Please respond if you are able to join us for the Sunday event. You can call me on my cell at 408-309-9975 or email me at th----@------.net.
Peace, Tom
Hi Friends,
I have found that there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to watch the Bethel School Christmas program (directed by Norita). It is even better than Christmas Songs at the mall , Well, tonight is the night for you to get into it: Our Sr High youth group will be attending the Christmas program at 7:00pm and then will head over to Yogurtland for a little Christmas snack (bring $4 or $5). See ya tonight.
Tom
P.S. There will be no Sr High Fellowship the coming two weeks due to the Christmas Vacation. Keep posted though about the Skating/Caroling/Pizza Extravaganza this coming Sunday, December 20th at 1:45pm and the SF Walking tour on Tuesday, December 22nd.
Hi Friends,
Join is this coming Wednesday, December 9th as we head over to 2nd Harvest Food Bank to lend a hand once again. We’ll leave Bethel at 5:30pm sharp, so make sure you’re early. As always, wear long pants, shirts with sleeves, and closed toe shoes. We’ll stop at Tony & Alba’s Pizza (bring $10) on the way back for some comida and be back to Bethel by 9pm. I’ve also attached two pdf’s for you to fill out as well. You need to bring them Wednesday too.
Peace, Tom
Reminder: Please let me know if you are going to attend by tonight (if possible) because I’m limited to how many I can bring.
2nd Harvest Volunteer Agreement
2nd Harvest Youth Permission Slip
HI Friends,
For the next two weeks we’ll be diving into the bible to explore some of the major biblical conflicts. Join Brett Duetscher and our other super sponsors as we check this stuff out during Sr High Sunday School on December 7th and 14th. We meet in the youth room from 9:30am to 10:25 am. Don’t miss out!
Tom