BCYouth264 Newsletter
December 2024
Here's a short recap of what's been happening
in our BCYouth264 community.
Highlights: Looking Back & Ahead
What an incredible October we had at CLAY (Chicagoland Alliance Youth) in Wheaton, IL! We enjoyed playing games, worshiping with other Alliance churches, and engaging with Scripture in three different languages. We shared the Scripture in English, while a sister Alliance church in Joliet shared it in Spanish, and the Hmong church in Aurora shared it in Hmong. It was such a blessing to see the diversity of worship come together.
In November, we hosted DNow at our church—a weekend filled with fellowship, spiritual growth, and so much fun. We strengthened our faith in Jesus through devotions, prayer (both individually and as a group), and hands-on service at Feed My Starving Children. Teens made bracelets, crafted bucket hats as keepsakes, and enjoyed delicious meals prepared by Rich R, Linda M, and Shirley G, who truly spoiled us. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone!
Currently, we’re hard at work preparing for the Youth Banquet play, which will take place the weekend of Feb 21-22, 2025. The teens are putting in lots of effort to make it great! Proceeds from the Banquet will help fund their trip to LIFE 2025 in Indianapolis (July ‘25). It’s shaping up to be an amazing weekend!
Looking ahead, we have even more exciting events planned. On Nov 24, the teens will celebrate Friendsgiving, each bringing a dish to share. In December, we’ll host a White Elephant Christmas Party on Dec 22. Last year’s party was a huge success with so many teens joining in, and we’re expecting even more fun this year.
In the new year, Mark & Kora T will visit to share about their work in South America and how we can support them in prayer. Then, on Jan 31-Feb 2, some of our high school teens will head to Arctic Blast in Lake Geneva—an event they eagerly anticipate every year.
Good things are happening here. There’s so much more in store for 2025 and we want your teens to be a part of it! We’re excited about the journey ahead and grateful for your ongoing prayers, support, love, and guidance. Thank you for being part of this vibrant community as we continue to grow in faith together.
If you have any questions about the youth group at Bloomingdale Church, please email youth@bloomingdalechurch.org.
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 9-12 only)
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!