THE GAP is a ministry of Bethesda Youth at Bethesda Community Church created specifically to help bridge the time between the end of the school day and the beginning of our Wednesday night Bethesda Youth service at 6:30 p.m.
THE GAP begins Wednesday, September 16, and will meet every Wednesday that Bethesda Youth has service through December 2.
GAP Schedule:
3:30 p.m. — Check-In and The Den Opens
Students check in and head to The Den (formerly the Youth Hall). There may be a movie or video game on the screen. Students can work on homework, spend time with friends, or even help Pastor Thomas get things ready for youth that night.
5:00 p.m. — The Gym Opens
The gym opens for games and activities! Depending on the week, there will be 9 Square, pickleball, gaga ball, or other activities.
5:30 p.m. — THE GAP Ends and Bethesda Youth Pre-Service Begins
THE GAP officially ends and Bethesda Youth pre-service time begins. Dinner is served. Students can continue hanging out and connecting with one another. Pre-service activities begin.
6:30 p.m. — Bethesda Youth Begins! 🙌
PLEASE NOTE:
THE GAP is a ministry of Bethesda Youth at Bethesda Community Church for students who plan to stay and attend Bethesda Youth on Wednesday night.
THE GAP is not an extension of the BCS school day, general after-school care, or a place for students to wait until they are picked up from school. Students participating in THE GAP should be planning to stay for the 6:30 p.m. Bethesda Youth service.
If your student has never attended Bethesda Youth before, they are absolutely welcome! THE GAP provides an easy opportunity for them to get connected, make friends, and experience Bethesda Youth for themselves.
🙋♂️ PARENTS, WOULD YOU CONSIDER PARTNERING WITH US?
As THE GAP returns, we encourage our BCS families to partner with Bethesda Youth in one of two ways:
SERVE:
We are looking for parents who are willing to serve during THE GAP, particularly from 4:30–5:30 p.m.
This includes supervising students, hanging out with students during activities, helping transition students from The Den into the gym, serving pizza, or simply being another caring adult who assists with creating a safe and welcoming environment.
If you would like to serve on a weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly basis, we would love to have you!
Please email thomas@bethesdacommunitychurch.com if you’re interested in serving.
GIVE 🍕:
Bethesda Youth has been incredibly blessed by a generous sponsor who has committed to helping provide food to students attending THE GAP each week! This year, there is no required fee for students attending THE GAP. Instead, we are asking families to consider making an optional $50 donation toward Bethesda Youth meals for the semester. Your donation will allow us to build on our sponsor’s generosity and purchase additional food as Bethesda Youth attendance grows.
You can give through Bethesda Community Church Giving. Select Tithe & Offering and include “Youth Department”or “Youth Meals” in the memo.
❤️We are excited to bring THE GAP back to our campus!
Whether your family partners with Bethesda Youth by serving, giving, or simply encouraging your student to get connected, we are grateful to have the opportunity to serve your family.
If you have any questions about THE GAP, Bethesda Youth, serving, or giving, please feel free to email thomas@bethesdacommunitychurch.com.
We can’t wait to see your student at THE GAP and Bethesda Youth!