July & August 2002 Newsletter. Volume 01, Issue 7/8

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1 July & August 2002 Newsletter Volume 01, Issue 7/8 Get the Message is published monthly by Bethel Lutheran Church, Finch Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014

2 SR. HIGH NEWS July/August (usually) July 3rd- Are you at Western States? If not, there s no fellowship for you; bummer. July 10th-Going to the Drive-ins!! Bring $ for food and the movie! It Rocks, so join us!! July 17th-Remember that song in CG where Beth played the accordion? Well, we re having a candlelight discussion tonight. Sweet!!!! July 24th-Bust out with your swimsuits and napkins, cause we ll be havin a pool/barbeque party that night at 3:00...in the afternoon, so don t be showin up early in the morning! July 31st-Discussion?? Whoa dude, it s been a while, so make sure not to miss it! Aug. 7th-Once again, 3:00! We ll be going to an awesome early movie and be eating afterward. Good stuff, eh? Aug. 14th-No fellowship! Ahhhh, bum, dude, bum. But hey, hopefully you ll be at the riverfloat instead! Aug. 21st-Not again!!!! Arghh, I m almost in denial!!! So make sure you re in Cayucos!! Aug. 28th-Don tforget to bring your brains (those of you who have one) because we ll be brainstorming activities for the next year! In This Issue Senior High Pages 2-6 Upcoming Events & Birthdays Pages 7, 8 & 9 4th - 6th Grade Pages 10 & 11 Junior High Pages 12 & 13 The House (College Age) Page 14 Tom's Stuff Page 15 Bethel Youth s Mission Statement: LOVE LIKE JESUS To provide a place where youth are loved and accepted with Jesus as our example. All youth events, whether fun or service, are designed to fulfill this mission. 2

3 More Sr. High News HEY!! LOOK RIGHT HERE!! ok, did that get your attention? anyway, wednesdays are continuing starting July 3rd, so we ll see you there. Remember to bring your homework (from summer school), a movie you want to watch, or anything else you think sounds interesting...hmmm...twister? Anyway, there won t be any wednesdays on July 24 (pool party), Aug 7 (movie & dinner), Aug 14 (river float), or Aug 21 (Cayucos). Remember...if you don t come...beth and Emily will get bored and annoyed...and remember...we know where ALL of you live...hahahaha!!!! OUTDOOR WORSHIP is starting THIS SUM- MER, as usual, lalalalalalalalalalalala. anyway, it s every sunday on the front lawn at 10:30. AND, since there s N O SUNDAY SCHOOL, you should ALL be there...sunday school will start up again in September. D I D Y O U K N O W!! A bunch of us will be at the Western States Gathering from July 1-7? Well, now you know for sure. While we re gone, your prayers for us would be much appreciated, so we ll tell you who all s going: Robert Evashenk, Brian Kettner, Spencer Vaughn, LaRissa Pierson, David Emmert, Chantal Stieber, Vince Klumper, Macie Klumper, Katlynn Hoegel, Daniel Lofgren, Emily Larsen, Jeanna Rogerson, Davy Fields, Rob Arnold, Serena Smith, Beth Coleman, Kary Coleman, Erick Baldwin, Rita Hoegel, Kathy Arnold, Maggie Emmert, Jillian Cosgrave, + those working on the event: Brad Martinson, Chris Larsen, Mark Weberg, Liz Barton, Andrea Teed, Jamie Jacobson, David Sandwisch, & Tom Hoegel 3

4 Still More Sr. High News Common Ground was a blast this year. Thanks to all y all from Tweedle-dee and Tweedledum (the other Newsies). But now it s all over *tear tear* and *whimper whimper* ( Yeah, except for Emil who doesn t cry...arghh, loserhead! exclaims Beth) For those of you that want to remember all the good times from tour, don t forget to sign up for you very own real individual copy (either on VHS or DVD). This is us being creative. High-Way Clean-up!!! Dude, sweet!! Well, I hope that all ya ll will be there for this Rockin event, cause it s tons of fun. This awesome event is on July 20th at 8:30 am. Don t forget $ so that you can purchase some great donuts afterwards. Be there or be square!! 4 do you like FLOOR TILES??? If you do, that s great, but that s also NOT IMPOR- TANT. Anyway, the SLY river float is Aug 14 at 7am and costs $25. don t forget to sign up on the wall. oh yeah, here s a quote from Beth: Dude, i didn t think it d be fun, but i went last and it Rocked so much. I m totally going again.

5 Almost the last Sr. High News Can You Say... Cayucos? Well guys, I ve been going to this place for as long as I can remember, and well, I just want you all to enjoy it as much as I have. ( Dude, when I went it was fun, and we saw this blubbery thing on the beach, and what were... said Emil) Anyways, this is the beach trip and it s gonna Rock!! It s from Aug. 19th- 21st. We ll be meeting at church at 9am. The cost is $50 per person plus don t forget $ for a movie and 3 meals. Trust us, you ll have an awesome time! (By the by, there s an awesome burger place, cool candy shop, peir, rocks, sand, etc! Rock On!! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!!!!! it s that time of year again!!! wahoo!!! if you re interested in attending, to bad...you re too old. BUT...if you want to be involved, talk to Tom or Susan Leavitt. we need helpers!! VBS is July 15-19, so come help out. be cool. San Francisco Giants Game! You want to go? Well we re going with the youth group on Thursday, August 8th. The game s at 12:35 pm, but we ll leave Bethel at 9:00 to go get tickets and hang out before the game. If you want in, sign up on The Wall to save your spot. Cost will be about $20 plus food. Check out the website at it s spiffy!! 5

6 The last Sr. High News Did somebody say PARTY!?!? Yep, I believe that someone did. On Sunday, August 18th at 6:30 pm, there will be a BBQ at Bethel. You re still going to need money though, for food and drinks. This get-together is for The House, so don t forget to prepare you souls to worship as well as your stomachs to eat! This event is especially geared for all Sr. High and College age kids, so join us and have a blast!! Wel,wecanttype,butthatsbeenaproblemallyearlong. Hmm, this porblem (<---told you we cant type) is probably because wheneverwearetogetherwritingthenewsletter,weareratherhyper andoftentiredatthesametime. Sohey,allthestuffyoureadeach month has probably been written any number of times,duetoour many faults in typing. Anyway, weve had a great year being your youth assistants this year and well DEFINITELY miss you next yearupatplu. Wecanttellyouhowmuchfunits been:hangingout withallofyou,havingkeystotheyouthroom(whichbythewaymakes usfeelverypowerful),talkingtoyouabouteverything,and hanging outwith Tom more than we ever expected...turningintotom.yeah, thats good though, right Beth? RightEmil.So...weknowEVERYONE willmissusnextyear,andyouthgroupwillbedullwithoutus,and everyonewillcrythemselvestosleepeverynight,buthey.lifestough, PLUS,youllhavesomegreatfolksleadingyounextyear.Actually,well letyouinonalittlesecret.nextyearsyouth assistantswill be 6

7 July Birthdays 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 11th 12th 18th 19th 19th Katlynn Hoegel Melody Miller Alicia Remmers Joanna Wilson Zach Denny Serena Smith Jamie Jacobson Janelle Bruner Lisette Leonard Jim Starrett Marc Curtis John Liming Zachary Nadell 19th 21st 21st 23rd 23rd 23rd 27th 27th 27th 27th 31st 31st Dave Nyberg Jannine Moss Andy Weberg Allison Bigelow Debbie Johnson Ingrid Petersen Vanessa Acosta Andrea Leonard Hayley Leonard Erik Lynch Matt Grant Joseph Moss August Birthdays 3rd Rachelle Pierson 6th Courtney Guetschow 6th Eugene Koenig 9th Tori Nyberg 9th Heather Winterhalter 11th Adrienne Abney 12th Jennifer Borwey 12th DeVante Hooker 13th Jessica Zuniga 16th Laura Koenig 16th Swetcha Lankapalli 18th Tasha Eury 18th Patrick Miller 18th Jordan Murphy 18th Mike Rose 19th Jake Howery 21st Erick Baldwin 21st Scott Havens 21st Spencer Vaughn 21st Mary Wedgwood 22nd Jim Fields 24th Nathan Connors 25th Jessica Owen 27th Becky Wolf 29th Jeremy Cunningham 31st Lauren Leier 7

8 July Activities Wed 3rd No Sr High Fellowship (Western States Gathering) Wed 10th 7:15pm - SHF goes to the Drive In Mon 15th - Fri 19th - Vacation Bible School every morning Wed 17th 7:15pm - Sr High Fellowship Candlelight Discussion Sat 20th 8:30am - Highway Cleanup Wed 24th 3:00pm - SHF goes swimming at TBA... Sat 27th 9:30am - Raging waters (4th-8th grade) Wed 31st 7:15pm - Sr High Fellowship Discussion August Activities Wed 7th 3:00pm - SHF goes to the movie and dinner Thurs 8th 9:00am - Leave for the SF Giants Game Wed 14th 7:00am - SLY River Float (4th grade - College Age) No Sr High Fellowship that night Sun 18th 6:30pm - The House BBQ and Worship Mon 19th - Wed 21st - Sr High to Cayucos Wed 21st No Sr High Fellowship (Coming back from Cayucos) Sun 25th 2pm - Swim party at the Johnson s(4th-5th grade) Wed 28th 7:15pm - SHF does School Year event planning Fri 31st - Sept 2 Labor Day Retreat at Mt Cross There s no Sunday School during the months of June, July & August. Make sure you come to outdoor 10:30 am in July and August. 8

9 Upcoming Events Labor Day Retreat August 31st - September 2nd Adult Mission to Mexico October 3rd - 7th 6th - 8th Grade Gathering January 2003 Atlanta Sr High Gathering July 2003 See Tom for more info! Bethel's 2001/02 Youth Staff Tom Hoegel Youth Director 4th College Age Bob & Jill Burkhart 4th grade Jr High Youth Directors Beth Coleman Sr. High Youth Assistant Emily Larsen Sr. High Youth Assistant Rita Hoegel Common Ground Director Andrea Teed Youth Ministry Chairperson CALL US ANYTIME AT Tom: Ext 113, Rita: Ext 107, Youth: Ext 114, Fax: Tom s THBIGDOG@earthlink.net Cell ph: Jill & Bob: jillnbob@earthlink.net phone:

10 4th - 5th Grade Stuff To all new 4th graders: Welcome! Be sure to watch for upcoming events on the 4th - 5th grade page, as well as many all-age events listed through-out the newsletter. AND FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! some events to watch for: Labor Day Retreat. Snow/sledding trip, youth convention, Nickel City, LaserQuest, and lots of parties (like pumpkin carving, easter egg decorating, cookie making) & hanging out with friends Do you know? Do you know there is a bulletin board outside the youth room (in Torvand Hall) filled with things just for the 4th-5th and Jr. High youth groups? This is where you should look for pictures from past events, sign-up lists, and pick-up any information on up-coming events. Do you know who your youth leaders are? Bob & Jill Burkhart. Do you know how to reach them, should you have any questions, thoughts, or just want to talk? You can call us at (408) or by us at jillnbob@earthlink.net. 10

11 4th - 5th Grade Stuff RAGING WATERS SAT JULY 27 MEET AT 9:30 AM WE WILL RETURN BY 5:30(JUST IN TIME FOR DINNER) COST IS $25 AND YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A BAG LUNCH OR $ FOR FOOD. DON T FORGET A TOWEL AND LOTS OF SUN SCREEN. DRIVERS AND SWIMMERS NEEDED. swim party! The Johnson s have offered to host a Swim Party! When: Sunday, Aug 25th Time: 2pm - 6pm Where: the Johnson s House, 612 Azevedo Court, Santa Clara Dinner will be provided, just bring your choice of drink.of course, don t forget your swim suit & towel, and any pool toys you want to play with Sign up outside the youth room. Maps will also be available. DON T FORGET THE LABOR DAY RETREAT AUG 31-SEPT 2 AT MT CROSS 11

12 6th - 8th Grade Stuff Former 5th graders - we look forward to having you join us on all Jr. High activities next year. And to those who just graduated from Jr. High, we will miss you. Have a great time in the senior high group! Feel free to join us for any and Be sure to watch for these up-coming events: Labor Day Retreat: Sept 1-3 SLY Kick-off party Pumpkin carving Jr. High Convention Do you know? Do you know there is a bulletin board outside the youth room (in Torvand Hall) filled with things just for the 4th-5th and Jr. High youth groups? This is where you should look for pictures from past events, sign-up lists, and pick-up any information on up-coming events. Do you know who your youth leaders are? Bob & Jill Burkhart. Do you know how to contact us? or jillnbob@earthlink.net 12

13 6th - 8th Grade Stuff RAGING WATERS SAT JULY 27 MEET AT 9:30 AM WE WILL RETURN BY 5:30 (JUST IN TIME FOR DINNER) COST IS $25 AND YOU WILL NEED TO BRING A BAG LUNCH OR $ FOR FOOD. DON T FORGET A TOWEL AND LOTS OF SUN SCREEN. DRIVERS AND SWIMMERS NEEDED. Are you ready to go river rafting? It s time once again for the 95th annual SLY River Float on the American River in Sacramento. Monday, August 14th 7am - 7pm Cost is $22 (includes raft, life vest, & shuttle) Bring a sack lunch & money for dinner on the way home. (hint: things WILL get wet, so don t bring anything you HAVE to keep dry & lunches may get smashed, so pack accordingly! And don t forget the sunscreen!) OH! and!bob RULES THE RIVER! DON T FORGET THE LABOR DAY RETREAT AUG 31-SEPT 2 13

14 BBQ & Worship! While The House (as we ve known it) has officially been put on hold for the time being, we will be getting together for a House Party and BBQ on Sunday, the 18th of August from 6:30pm - 8:30 pm. This will be a great chance to hang out with some of your college age friends as well as get have a great meal and kickin worship. Just bring $5, yourself and a friend. If you have any questions or input, please call Tom Hoegel at X113. You can also contact Pastor Rick at X108 for details about the current young adult fellowship going on. To accomplish the mission of The House. Key components shall be Worship, Bible Study, 14 Service and Fellowship. Come check it out!

15 TOM'S PAGE The Journey! I find it fascinating working with all of you. You inspire me to live to a higher standard, to evaluate the statements I make and rules I set, and to always remember the process is more important than the end result. This past week was a wild ride (literally for parts of it) on the Common Ground, The Journey tour. We worked hard, we laughed a lot, we cried at times, we discussed, debated, we reconciled, we loved, and we grew a whole bunch. I love the community that gets built during our time together with Common Ground. There are so many things to learn from each other. My hope and prayer for each of you is that you walked away from this experience a changed person. I m confident that God worked not only in the lives of those we performed for, housed with, were served by, or just randomly brushed up against. If we remain faithful, God will continue to show us how our lives can be transformed daily into serving even more. Have a great summer and make sure you check out all the stuff going on and bring a friend or two. Thanks for being a part of my life as well as the life of Bethel. Peace & Love, 15

16 THE BETHEL YOUTH PAPER BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH FINCH AVENUE CUPERTINO, CA Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE Paid Permit #26 Cupertino, CA TIME VALUE - - THIS NEWS JUST HAS TO GET OUT!!