BCYouth264 Newsletter

January & February 2025

Here's a short recap of what's been happening

in our BCYouth264 community.


Highlights: Looking Back & Ahead

The high school teens attended Arctic Blast in Lake Geneva, WI, the last weekend of January. They had an incredible time bonding, playing games, and, most importantly, growing in their faith. Madi and Johnny even led worship on stage—such a blessing to see their hearts for Christ! We welcomed four new teens this year, and they’re already excited to return next year. We’re also planning to attend Fall Blast in September with both Junior High and High School students.

Since November 2024, the teens have been preparing a special Youth Banquet play for the congregation about friendship and how God calls us to treat one another. February is finally here, and they’re ready to share this amazing production while also serving a delicious meal in the Common Grounds. This fundraiser helps support their participation in life-changing events like LIFE, Arctic Blast, Fall Blast, DNow, CLAY, and more.

To continue raising funds, we’ve been hosting monthly restaurant fundraisers. In January, we partnered with Portillo’s, followed by Panera in February. Next up is Buona Beef on March 11 from 10:30am to 10:30pm—be sure to mention Bloomingdale Church! April and May fundraisers will be announced soon.

The teens want to express their heartfelt gratitude to the church family for your unwavering support. Your generosity is helping them grow in their faith, and your example is making a lasting impact on their lives!

Weekly Opportunities

Program Info, Service Opportunities, & Special Events

  • Coffeehouse - Fridays 7-9:30pm (grades 7-8) & 7-10:30pm (grades 9-12)

A safe and welcoming space for students to worship God, meet other teens, explore faith, and grow together

(hangout, open gym, games, & special events)


  • Sunday Squad (grades 7-8 & grades 9-12) - Sundays 9-10:15am

Teens have the opportunity to serve as a part of the church and to learn how to read God’s Word and apply it to their lives


  • Attend - Sundays 10:30am

Teens attend the worship service together with the rest of our church family


  • Youth Group - Sundays 7-9pm (grades 7-12)

Dive deeper into the Word and grow together in fellowship

Parents & Volunteers

If you'd like to help with any of the events mentioned above, or if you have any questions,

please reach out to the Youth Staff at youth@bloomingdalechurch.org


Youth Ministry at Bloomingdale Church can only be done if there is partnership between our youth staff, volunteers, and parents. Please fill out this quick survey to help our team better improve communication!


We're here for you, and we're better together!