Bethlehem Youth

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3/20 Youth Group (HS+) trip to the Bronx Zoo; 3/21 (Pre-HS & HS) trip to Midieval Times. And 4/1 Youth Group presentation for Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30pm.

A growing part of our ministry is to address the special needs of youngsters. Our younger Sunday School children have their nurturing experience every Sunday. But, as children grow older and more independent they enter a no less important stage in their development -- one that Bethlehem is addressing with age appropriate activities that maintain a growing child's interest in our community and help them grow into healthy adults.

Our Youth group has grown and now has two sections to address the needs and interests of all ages. For the 2008-09 school year we have eight youngsters in our High School age Youth Group and nearly twenty in our Pre-High School group. We provide a healthy outlet through monthly meetings, events and activities -- the Bethlehem Youth Organization is one of our fastest growing ministries.

Here are just a few of the activities of our Bethlehem Youth (check regarding any age restrictions on activities):

Pre-HS 2010 Calendar:
Jan 24: Ice Skating
Feb 26: Joy Room Activities
Mar 14: Bowling
Apr: Joy Room Activities
Apr: 25: Hayden Planetarium Laser Show
May 23: Go Carts & Mini-Golf
Jun 12: Bronx Zoo
Jul/Aug: Trip to Lake Wallkill

HS 2010 Calendar:
Jan 17: Bowling
Jan 29: Joy Room Activities
Mar 7: Midieval Times
Apr 18: Hayden Planetarium Laser Show
May 16: Go Carts & Mini-Golf
Jun 4: Joy Room Activities
Jul/Aug: Trip to Lake Wallkill

HS+ 2010 Calendar:
Jan 31: Joy Room Activities
Feb 21: (TBD)
Mar 20: Bronx Zoo
Apr TBD: Koinonia Work Day
May 22: Trip to Bushill Falls

Pre-HS: Pre-High School (grades 5-8, including Confirmation class)
HS: High School (grades 8-12)
HS+: College age

Congregation Coordinators: Victoria Hofmo (HS) & Elaine Swiontak (Pre-HS).

Koinonia: Located in Highland Lake, New York, this year-round camp is the perfect setting for our weekend retreats, Summer Camp and Advent weekends, which all take place on Koinonia's 1,200 acre forested location in the Catskill Mountains.

Special Events: Everyone comes out to march in the annual Norwegian Independence Day parade.

For more information call Victoria Hofmo at 718-748-3624.

Youth Room

Our Youth Room in the Parsonage now features a pool table, ping pong, wide-screen HDTV, DVD, darts, and much more. Youth Nites are held regularly, so check the schedule or Calendar.

Sunday School

Children over the age of 3 are welcome at our 9:15 a.m. Sunday School held just prior to services (except during summer). Crafts, activities and lessons are melded into an enjoyable experience that is both educational and reassuring. The children are shown God's love and join the congregation for a portion of the regular service. Meet at our Lutheran Elementary School.

After School Center

Our certified and licensed Lutheran Elementary School After School Center provides children with a safe, caring environment between the hours of the end of the school day and when many busy parents are getting home.

We offer children:

A sense of emotional security
Social and educational interactions between children of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Small group activites that enhance each child's individual talents, interests and skills
Homework assistance
Community service projects
Performances and art

Special Services: Although we follow the public school calendar, we believe it is important to support parents when school is not in session. As a result we offer a vacation day program from 8:00am to 6:30pm for a per day fee. (Not available on Columbus Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day, Good Friday, and Memorial Day.

Pick Up: We currently pick up children from Visitation Academy, and Public Schools 102, 104, 127 and 170.

To register, learn more about the hours and costs associated with our After School Center, or to tour our Center, please contact Victoria Hofmo at 718-748-3624.

Pre-School

Our Pre-School is a hands-on learning experience designed to enhance a child's creativity, explore the imagination and prepare them for school.

Lutheran Youth Connections

Many people, not just Lutherans, grew up watching the adventures of Davey and Goliath on television. Check out their web site to see what they are up to now.

The Lutheran Youth Organization bridges the gap between high school and college. It is dedicated to empowering the youth of ELCA to grow in their faith, advocate and serve.

The New York Metro Synod's Lutheran Youth Organization site offers a newsletter with events, useful tools, and memories for youth of the metropolitan New York area.

The purpose of Faith Lens is to engage young people in looking at current world events through the lens of faith.

Lutheran Student Movement - USA is a national movement of college, university, and seminary students who strive to better understand and advance the gospel of Jesus Christ through the exploration of social and spiritual concerns.

The Heart of Bay Ridge

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Fourth & Ovington Avenues - 718-748-9502

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