Mission Appalachia

Senior High Mission Trip to Appalachia (Wallace, West Virginia). You’ve wanted to “DO Something” or “Find PURPOSE”. Here’s your chance… to do just that… with your friends and other teens from around the country.(Need not be a Bethany member to go with). 
LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE (High School Students Only)

$100.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT (Plus Fundraising)
• Build relationships with local residents through on-site building projects, work on community centers, churches, community facilities, WorldVision ministry sites,and private homes.

• Participate in evening worship, with a short mission message. 

• Build relationships working side-by-side with children from the community in a children’s outreach program. Includes: reading time, Bible-based lessons, crafts, activities, sports, etc.

• Participate in a community cookout/potluck and celebration of what the community and your group have accomplished.

• Experience local church ministry as you are invited to attend one of our church’s evening Bible studies.
*Limited to five chaperones with $100 non-refundable deposit.

Adult Chaperones must have experience either in missions or in construction and must apply for consideration. 

 

ReVive Chorus Rehearsals Start 9/8

ReVive, commissioned by the leaders of Bethany Lutheran Church La Porte, is a musical group consisting of teenagers from the La Porte, Indiana area.  The Chorus is open to any teenager and auditions are not required to join.  Also, there is no cost for anyone to become a member.  Youth can participate in ReVive in two different ways:  They can sing in the group. Or, if they have studied a specific instrument, they may audition to play in the band that is to accompany the Chorus.  The band will rehearse at a separate time from the chorus.  This is a “parts” chorus.  The children will be learning different vocal parts and not all will be singing the melody.  Some at home listening and learning will be required and expected.   We will teach a general repertoire and then add more songs throughout the year.  ReVive will be performing at various venues, events, and churches throughout the year.  While regular rehearsal attendance will be monitored and expected it will not be required in order to perform.  New members may join at any time but their start date prior to a performance may determine whether or not the new member is allowed to perform at the next scheduled performance. 

Mission Statement: ReVive Chorus La Porte is dedicated to the artistic development and expression of each student in La Porte.  Inspirational music of today reaches our young people and yet the principles of choral singing still need to apply.  We are proud of the fact that our program gives students an opportunity to develop discipline through practice; leadership skills by working in an ensemble; analytical and problem solving skills that come from studying the music and working together to achieve the goal of performance; creativity to allow students to express themselves in a unique and authentic way, and an attitude of gratitude and service toward our community.

About the Music Director: Matt Nelson is a life-long resident of La Porte, IN.  His parents began nurturing his love of music at the age of ten with piano and vocal lessons.  He followed that passion through La Porte High School and studied music education at Ball State University.  He also studied Church Music and Liturgy at St. Joseph College, Renselear, IN.  He has held the position of Musical Director at First Christian Church of La Porte and at St. John’s Lutheran Church and School of La Porte.  He has taught general music classes as well as directed choirs for both elementary and middle school aged children. 
He is also the co-founder and director of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra Children’s Chorus.  His made his orchestral composing debut last month. Matt currently leads worship at Agape Christian Church’s Saturday night EPIC service.  Matt is excited about this new endeavor and hopes and prays it will become a well respected vocal group in the area. 

ReVive Chorus

ReVive will be a community wide chorus and music group for teens (grades 6-12) in the LaPorte area. First meeting date/rehearsal planned for May 19th at 7:00pm at Bethany Church (102 G Street).

Post here for more info.

REGISTRATION FORM

RELEASE FORM

MUSICIAN AUDITION FORM

Valpo U and Greeks Pizza

A day trip on Saturday, February 7th for 8th and 9th graders.

Pastor Dennis will be treating you to Greeks Pizza and a little behind the scenes tour at Valpo University. This is a Passage Retreat for “Junior and Seniors (8th & 9th graders) in the Passage (Confirmation) Class.

RSVP VIA TEXT to contact@bethanylaporte.org

Scavenger Hunt and Lunch

No school fun day! Thursday, 10/23.

Meet at BLC at 10am to go on a photo scavenger hunt walk to Mucho Mas. Winning team gets a free lunch!

Bring a friend!

Faholo 2014

The youth and leaders are enjoying their first night at Faholo with an outdoor fire, devotion time, and music!

See the pics on Facebook @ youthfix

FREE Teen Retreat to Faholo

It’s time to sign up for the middle/high school retreat to Faholo Christian Conference Center in Grass Lake, Michigan! We will be leaving at 11 a.m on August 11 and returning at 4 p.m on August 13. Activities include rock climbing, canoeing, paddle boats, beach/water activities, recreational activities, zip lining, high ropes, team building and a bonfire/devotion. This is a free retreat and friends are welcome!

Contact Kim Snyder, Becky Hipskind, or Carey Garwood for more questions. Hope to see you there!!!

 

 

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Wilderness Camping Adventure

Take a trip to The Wilderness…. in Walkerton!

July 19th-20th

Overnight Camping Adventure

Lake, Pond, Mini Farm, and More!

Fun @ the Wilderness all day on the 19th with camp out and faith building activities at night.

Everyone will go to church together on the 20th @ 9:15 with parent pick-up at church.

Service & Sox

Join us as we help a Chicago soup kitchen in the afternoon and then attend a Sox vs. Angels game in the evening with Patio Party Tickets!

Teens with service credits can go for free!

Cost per adult: $55

Children 13 & under: $35

RSVP: contact@bethanylaporte.org

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Coming soon….

Better weather lies ahead and with that, much in the works for teens involved in community and real service through BLC.

In the coming months watch for:

The Easter Breakfast (on Easter Sunday at 9:15am) – Served by BLC Teens & Friends

At the Easter Breakfast, we will reveal ~ The Wall of “Money for Something” – Envelopes labeled 1-100 are presented for purchase (“give what is listed on the front of each envelope). Inside each envelope is a service to be exchanged for the purchase of the envelope along with your contacts name and number to do the work. Remember, you need to follow up and contact the future worker in order to arrange for the work.

July (tbd): A day trip to a Chicago Soup Kitchen and a Chicago White Sox game.

July (tbd): A camping overnight and friendship foundations builder trip to the Wilderness (in Walkerton).

August 11-13:  3 day team building mission trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan led by college age, former BLC mission trip leaders. All inclusive event includes meals, accommodations, and team building activities with private beach and pool time as well as other teen groups visiting at the same time.