Children & Youth Update

Hello, it's Amy here! I know it's been a while since you've heard from us! We've been on a bit of a break for Christmas! Meetings will resume on January 26th!

We are currently praying about the direction of the Wednesday night meetings. They aren't going away or anything, we are just focusing on how to make them better and how to better engage those children and young people who are attending. Please pray with us and for us!

There are several things coming up quickly that we want you all to be aware of. We will need support from parents in order to make them happen!

January 15th - Winter Jam 2011

It's that time of year again! 5th grade & up are invited to join us for Winter Jam 2011!

We had such a great time last year. We want to encourage you to bring your friends! This is an awesome opportunity to share your faith and build your relationship with God! And the cost is unbelievably inexpensive!! No where else can you see these BIG names for just $10! Bring money for your ticket and any snacks you might want!

We will depart from Bethel, Friday, January 14th at 5:15 pm. We will return to Bethel around 12:30 - 1:00 am. We will need your RSVP by Sunday, January 9th to arrange transportation to and from Jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, FL Date: 1/14/2011
Venue: Jacksonville Memorial Arena
TIME: 7:00PM
COST: $10
Doors open at 6:00PM
Pre-Show approx. 6:05PM
Lights Down approx. 6:55PM
Show Ends approx. 10:20PM

ARTIST LINE-UP: Tony Nolan • Chris Sligh • Chris August • Sidewalk Prophets • KJ-52 • NewSong • RED • Kutless • Francesca Battistelli • David Crowder Band • Newsboys

>Students who are younger than 5th grade are invited to come as well, but a parent must accompany them. The reason for this is that the Arena is a large place and it is very hard for 2 chaperons to accommodate younger children. This is an excellent and economical family event!

Souper Bowl of Caring - February 5th & 6th

February 5th - Youth Service Blitz @ LAD Soup Kitchen
We will serve breakfast and lunch at the soup kitchen in shifts.
Details are still being worked out. We hope to have the K4C kids serve breakfast and the CHAOS group serve lunch.

February 6th - Soup ‘R Chili Bowl
Charity fundraiser for LAD Soup Kitchen as part of the nationwide Souper Bowl of Caring initiative. Kids will help serve soup in the Fellowship Hall after church. They will sell tickets in advanced starting on January 16^th. We need 2 volunteers to sell after the 8:30 service, 2 before the 11:00 service and 2 after the 11:00 service on January 16^th, 23rd and 30^th .

Olustee Festival February 18th-20th

Volunteers Needed - Fundraising Opportunity
We have the opportunity to raise money for our annual programs by working a coke booth at the Olustee Battle Field Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, February 14th from 9 am - 4 pm. We need kids and\or parents to volunteer for either 2 or 3 hour shifts. Open shifts are as follows:

Friday:
9:00-11:00 am
11:00 am -1:00 pm
1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Saturday:
9:00-11:00 am
11:00 am -1:00 pm
1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Sunday:
9:00-11:00 am
11:00 am -1:00 pm
1:00 pm -4:00 pm

If you want to help, please contact Mrs. Amy or Mrs. Dawn ASAP. We will not commit to this activity unless all shifts are filled with dependable volunteers! We will have a sign-up sheet on Sunday!

We're going to the Fair!!

Come with us to the fair Wednesday, November 3rd!

The bus will leave from the church promptly at 6:00 pm and will return at 9:30 pm. Parents may pick children up earlier from the fair if they like. Just make sure you have Miss Amy or Miss Dawn's cell phone number!

Admission is free for students tonight and we will buy the armbands. You just need money for drinks or snacks.

Family Night & Youth TONIGHT!!

As many of you are aware, at Bethel, the 3rd Wednesday night is Family Night. This week, we're trying something new!

We will have our traditional covered dish dinner from 5:45-6:45 pm.

Then K4C and CHAOS will meet from 7:00-8:00 pm.

Moms can stay for our Esther Bible Study at 6:30 pm.

Choir practice will start at 6:00 pm like always.

Hope to see you tonight!

Packing List for CHAOS RTU Weekend!

You will need the following items this weekend!

1. Bible
2. Clothes & Shoes for two days - dress cool as we will be outside!!
3. Swimsuit, two pieces are okay but you must be modest.
4. 1 Towel for swimming
5. 1 Towel for showers
6. Hygiene stuff: shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant etc.
7. Camera (optional)
8. Backpack or small bag for carrying in the park. (optional)
9. NOTE: you cannot bring food or drink into the parks.
10. You may want to bring money for souvenirs or extra snacks at the theme parks. Your meals will be covered.
11. Great Attitude (mandatory!)

If you have any questions, please call us!

Rock the Universe Deadlines & Updates

Here are some updates and more details about our upcoming trip.

1. We must know tonight who is going so tickets can be ordered tomorrow.
2. There is a $50 deposit due tonight for each student and chaperon.
3. Permission slips and medical release forms must be on file for each student attending. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN IF YOU HAVE A FORM ON FILE, ASK MRS. AMY or MRS. DAWN ASAP!!

Trip details:
We will meet at Bethel at 10:30am on Friday, September 10th. We plan to depart at 11:00am so please be on time. This is earlier than we have left in past years and means that you will have to get out of school early. We want you to get the most out of this trip and avoid the madness that we have incurred the last two years by leaving later in the day. We will return home on Sunday around 5:00pm but will have students call parents when we are about an hour away.

Cost:
We will not know until after all fundraisers are complete, how much the trip will cost the students. A $50 deposit is required by September 1st. We are doing everything possible to keep the costs minimal. Right now we are estimating the cost per person to be about $130 ea. This does not include fundraising monies, so the cost will go down once we collect all fundraising money.

See below for fundraising events!

This cost includes the following:
Concert\Theme park tickets for the weekend
Meals in the park for dinner Friday and Saturday night
Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday and Sunday
Lodging for two nights

If you have any questions, please call us!

Check out www.rocktheuniverse.com for concert times, new rides and speaker schedule.

Fundraising:

****Fundraising monies will only be used towards those students who participate in the fund raisers. The money raised at the breakfast will be divided among those students who show up to work at the breakfast, likewise for the car wash. ****

Car Wash
Saturday, September 4th
8:00 – 2:00 pm
The Old Hardee's on the corner of 90 and 41 in Lake City.

**Kids should be at Hardee's at 8:00 am, ready to work. Parents are encouraged to help as well.

Cake Auction
Sunday, September 5th
After the 11:00 service and Fellowship Lunch
Bethel United Methodist Church
In conjunction with Celebration Lunch, we will have a cake auction, where we will take bids for delicious cakes donated by parents and other members of the congregation.

**Parents are asked to donate a cake for the auction. Please sign-up tonight when you drop off your children.

WaaaHOOOO!! Wednesday Night Youth is back tonight!!

We're so excited to be getting back in the groove this week with CHAOS & K4C!! We have some new K4C Curriculum and CHAOS is going to be doing some brainstorming about what we are going to be doing in the next year!! We are sure it's going to be fun and exciting!!

One thing to note, our hours are changing - we will meet from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm! That means we have more time to share the love of Jesus with all of you!

So, come one, come all - tonight at 6:00 pm!! Don't forget to bring your Bible and invite a friend!

Youth Breakfast THIS Sunday!!

Don't forget about the Breakfast fundraiser Sunday:

Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, August 29th
9:30 – 10:45 am
Bethel United Methodist Church
Breakfast is $5. All items for the breakfast will be made available. Kids should be at the fellowship hall at 8:30 am on Sunday to help. Funds raised will go to those who participate in the fund raiser.

We will do the Cake Auction at the First Sunday Celebration on September 5th.

Cake Auction
Sunday, September 5th
After the 11:00 service and Fellowship Lunch
Bethel United Methodist Church
In conjunction with Celebration Lunch, we will have a cake auction, where we will take bids for delicious cakes donated by parents and other members of the congregation. Parents are asked to donate a cake for the auction.