The "N" in NOW
stands for Next Generation

The things we learn as children often drive our most important decisions later on. What are we doing to "pass the baton" to the next generation?

Kid conundrum. Our children's ministry area is bursting at the seams, with up to 600 kids attending each Sunday and not enough space to accommodate them. It's time to expand the Children's Wing as planned in the original phased design. An extra 20,000 square feet of space will allow us to serve at least 300 more children, while adding much-needed classroom space for adults upstairs.

A good sport. Sports can involve entire families while buidling character and leadership. Bethel's first soccer, baseketball, and cheer clinics this past summer used 200 volunteers to reach more than 270 kids. About 20% of participants were unchurched. At least four children made decisions for Christ, and three new families chose Bethel as their church home. We have the coaches, skills, and property to continue these kinds of ministries year-round, but not the facility. A separately located Sports/Recreation Facility will enable us to offer a secure, appropriately designed space for recreational fitness outreach for all ages, including community use.