St. Andrew's Youth News
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Greetings dear friends!


No matter how much we despise or fight against it, our world is obsessed with labels, based on what we look like/portray; female/male; Black/White/Asian; Heterosexual/Homosexual; and on what we do; Student/Graduate; Athlete/Musician; Lawyer/Doctor/Teacher; the list goes on forever. It seems to me that in the past year, the labels we have thrown around in our world have been increasingly cruel, hostile, and divisive.

This week, in our reading from 1 John 3:1-7, we are reminded of one label, one inescapable part of our identity that no person or system can take from us; Child of God. None of us did anything miraculous or horrible to achieve this gift, it was simply bestowed upon us because of who we are, beautifully messy and flawed people.

When I find myself lost, questioning, doubting who I am, what I'm doing and where I'm going, this part of who I am brings me comfort and peace. First and foremost dear friends, we are Children of God.

I pray this reminder of who you are and to whom you belong can bring you peace and comfort.


Sending my love to all of you.


Please let me know what I can do to help support you and your youth.
Youth Group Meets In-Person this Wednesday

The high school youth group will meet in-person at Bethlehem this Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 pm.

We will be meeting outside, so dress warmly and bring your beach chair or towel! The guidelines for our gatherings are as follows:

While on campus, your youth will/must:
-Wear a mask the entire time
-Practice social distancing (even if they're seeing friends outside of church gathering time)
-Those that drive, cannot mingle in the parking lot afterwards.
-Will not bring food, as that encourages mask removal. Water bottles are OK

*DO NOT send your youth if they have exhibited any symptoms or been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
*Do NOT send your youth if they have been out of state in the past 14 days

If your youth is not able to follow the guidelines above, I will have to ask them to leave immediately.


If you have questions please call my cell at 515-401-2631 or email me !
Youth & Parent Confirmation Class Next Sunday!

Next Sunday, April 25th we will have our youth and parent Confirmation class from 10:45 am - 12 pm.

See you then!
Save the Dates: Summer 2021!

As you well know, we were unable to do any youth programs or trips last summer. We are hoping, praying and planning that we will be able to take our high school youth group to camp for a week, August 1st- August 6th. We will be developing protocols alongside camp to keep everyone safe.

More information coming.
Constance Mithelman
Director of Youth Ministries
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