Faith Formation: Children and Youth

The Combined Youth Group Bethlehem Lutheran Church (BLC) and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (HTEC)
On Friday August 23, 2024, The Combined Youth Group held a Family Kick Off Potluck Dinner in Holy Trinity’s parish hall from 6:30-8:00 pm. Youth Registration for the Combined Youth Group was followed by a sumptuous feast provided by the families and Youth Group Leaders (Heather Miranda (BLC) and David Monroe (HTEC). This was followed by a brief introductory meeting of the youth to discuss a name change, what the group is about, plus their individual inter- ests, and a list of upcoming events which include: September 7, 2024 Bethlehem Closet Open House at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 9:00AM to closing. Morning and afternoon shifts. September 15, 2024 Apple Picking at Brookfield Orchards Departing HTEC at 1:30PM and returning at 4:00PM


The Way of Love
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The Big Way of Love for Kids:  HERE

September 15th 17th Sunday after Pentecost 3rd Sunday of Creation Season 10 a.m. Formation for All Ages;: The Way of Love: Turn

September: TURN
In our Baptismal Covenant we are asked 3 questions:

  • Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
  • Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
  • Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord

To each question we answered I do.

By saying, praying, and living this practice this month, we renew our baptismal promises, and we learn how to reorient our lives to Jesus Christ.

Say it: Luke 15:11-32; Psalm 51:10-12; Matthew 4:18-20

Pray it: Hi God, I love you. Amen.
Dear God, thank you for teaching my heart to turn around; help me listen to the
voice in my heart that reminds me you are always there, always ready to welcome
me. Amen. O God, every day I get to choose how I will follow Jesus.. .I turn my heart to you again, Lord Jesus. Amen.

Live it: Holding a rock, think of a mistake you have made; squeeze the rock, and in doing
so hand that mistake over to Jesus, then pour water over the rock . Using any material, create an image of Jesus as you imagine him looking as you turn toward him.