Questions? Kayleigh Lopez - Minister of Youth
at or 562-421-4711, ext. 18 or (309) 397-6583
We are excited to share with you that Bethany Lutheran Church’s High School Youth Group will be attending the LCMS Youth Gathering from July 19-23, 2025!
Registered Participants & Potential Adult Leaders…
Upcoming Dates to Note:
- Participant & Adult Chaperone Meeting - Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30-7:30PM in the Youth Room
- Monthly Payment Due (15th of each month): Friday, November 15 - $150
- Auction Planning Meeting - Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00PM in the Youth Room
The Youth Gathering is a long-standing tradition in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). It focuses on the spiritual formation of your child in a safe and fun manner and we are beyond excited to begin planning with you and your youth! - Kayleigh Lopez, DCE,
Dates and times are subject to change... Youth will be made aware of the change via WhatsApp. Parents will be sent an email.
Dates will be listed 3 months at a time.
High School Youth Group - Sundays: 2nd, 3rd, 4th (5th)
NOVEMBER
- Sunday, November 3 - NO Youth Group
- Sunday, November 10* - Youth Group from 3:00-5:00PM in the Youth Room; Girls Coffee & Convo from 5:00-6:00PM
- Sunday, November 17 - Youth Group from 3:00-5:00PM in the Youth Room; Guys Open Gym from 5:00-6:00PM
- Sunday, November 24 - Breakfast & Bibles from 9:30-10:30AM; Game Night (Friendsgiving) 3:00-5:00PM @ the Yoshiyama House
*SAVE THE DATE…
A special presentation by our CUI field work students about Parent/Youth Faith Formation. Please join us Sunday, November 10th in the Youth Room from 4:00-5:00PM.
- Dear High School Parents, I would like to invite you to a special workshop hosted by one of our Fieldwork students. The workshop will take place on November 10th from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Youth Room. This workshop will explore the issues that youth are facing today, examining them through a Biblical lens. The goal is to help parents of high schoolers discover practical ways to incorporate faith into their daily routines. The timing of this workshop is designed to coincide with our normal Youth Group schedule. The youth will have Bible Study from 3:00-4:00 PM, and then they will head out to another part of campus for an activity from 4:00-5:00 PM. This allows the parent workshop to be more seamless and integrated into the existing youth programming. I encourage you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to gain insights and strategies for supporting your high school-aged children in their spiritual growth and development. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you there. - Kayleigh Lopez
December
- Sunday, December 1 - NO Youth Group
- Sunday, December 8 - Youth Group from 3:00-5:00PM in the Youth Room; Girls Coffee & Convo from 5:00-6:00PM
- Sunday, December 15 - NO Youth Group
- Sunday, December 22 - Christmas Party from 3:00-5:00PM
- Sunday, December 29 - Breakfast & Bibles form 9:30-10:30AM; Game Night (Ice Skating) @ Lakewood Rinks form 1:00-2:30PM ($16 admission & $7 skate rental)
*Please Note...All dates and times are subject to change. Youth will be made aware of the change via WhatsApp. Parents will be sent an email.
Under Grace...Under 8!
Sunday Morning Children's Ministry. Volunteers will be needed to help run check in, games, and quality control. Please consider signing up to become part of our volunteer team. This is a great way to get volunteer/service hours for your school! Contact Alissa Brege ( ) for more information.
+ + + + +
Hey High School Families,
The High School Youth Group utilizes the WhatsApp. Please read the information below to get set up.
If your child is entering into their freshman year of High School, I would like to add them to the High School Youth Group WhatsApp.
The High School Youth Group communicates through “WhatsApp”. “WhatsApp” is a free messaging application on Smart phones that will allow for the user to send and receive text messages, calls, photos, videos and voice messages.
Text message is one of the biggest ways I communicate with the Youth Group about upcoming Bible Studies and events. Over the last year is has become apparent that using standard text messaging is no longer a viable option.
Our Youth Group has outgrown the ability to have all of our members in a single group chat via standard text message. “WhatsApp” helps to eliminate that problem and will allow for Android and iPhones users to communicate in the same group chat.
Please consider allowing your child to download and use the “WhatsApp” so that this line of communication may continue. If you have any questions about this App please feel free to email, call or text me. I had attached a picture of the app so you can make sure you are using the correct one.
-Kayleigh Lopez, DCE
The Yearlong Permission Form is a form that must be filled out annually and gives permission for ALL youth ages 2 years old to College Age to attend and participate in any BLC's Youth, Children & Family Ministry activities, events including but not limited to: Under Grace, Sparklers, Club 35, Confirmation, High School Youth, College Youth and Servant Events.
Click the link below to fill out this online form:
- Yearlong Permission Form 2024-2025 (*valid 9/1/24-8/31/25)
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! High School Youth...if you are interested in volunteering to help with Coffee & Donuts on Sunday mornings please click on the link below. There are two opportunities (i.e. two fellowship times, one after each morning service) on Sunday mornings. This is a great way for youth to interact with members of our congregation, work alongside another youth and add funds into their own Youth Ministry Youth Account. The value in their youth account may be used towards paying for any Youth Ministry event they wish to participate in. If you would like more information or have any questions, please send an email to Aimee Coleman at .
Website: www.bethanylutheran.org
Facebook:
- Church - Bethany Lutheran Church Long Beach, CA
- School - Bethany Lutheran School Long Beach, CA
Other Social Media for the High School Youth - Be in the Know!
Instagram: Bethany_hsg
High school youth interested in participating in Bethany's Music Ministry are encouraged to contact Mara Widmann at or Noah Freeman at to get involved in The Bethany Choir, TheWordAlive Band, TheWordAlive Vocalists and/or one of our Hand Bell Choirs.
ACOLYTE AND CRUCIFER PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS:
Boys and girls in the 4th through 12th grades, who are members of Bethany Lutheran Church or non-members who participate in one of Bethany's education programs (e.g. Kid's Bible Discovery, Christian Day School, or Confirmation classes) are eligible to participate.