Bethel Assembly Church, Fosston MN - Loving God, Loving People

In fall 2011, Bethel Assembly began a new approach to children's ministry. The approach is simply called "Orange."

As children we were in constant wonder—the dazzle of life provoking us toward discovery. And as we turned over rocks and stared at the stars, we found something surprising. We found a light glimmering in our hearts. The light of passion.

Orange is a path, a strategy with the intent to return to that glimmering, that passion, and to rouse it in the next generation. You can find the Orange Strategy in the color: combining the strength of two—red and yellow—for the brilliance of another, Orange.

So, an Orange thinker asks, “What if church leaders and parents synchronized their efforts to fuel wonder, discovery and passion in the next generation?” By combining the critical influences of the light of the church (yellow) and the love of the family (red) the Orange Strategy shows a generation who God is more effectively than either could alone.

From preschool to college, Orange draws on the elements of wonder, discovery and passion, infusing them into children, students and young adults. Why? To see God for who he is, to help young people see themselves the way God sees them, so that they can love others the way God does.

A SPLASH of ORANGE
Parents - expand your ideas, skills, and influence with the Orange website, created just for you. The website features monthly "virtue" newsfeeds, weekly articles, Parent Link live podcasts, parenting books and resources, and gives you the ability to connect to a wider community of parents and leaders. Go to www.orangeparents.org.

Sunday school for ages 3-18 gives kids the foundation they need to face today's challenges. Sunday School begins each year in September and continues through the school year, 9:30-10:15 each Sunday.

Royal Rangers ministry for girls and boys meets at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights throughout the school year. The program motivates children spiritually through Bible study and memorization, devotionals, and Christian role models. Children are strengthened mentally by an advanced awards-based weekly program. Further, children increase various skills as they participate in age-specific activities and recreation. Finally, they are introduced to church, community, and nature-related activities to develop their social skills and awareness.

Dedicated leaders, called commanders, provide kids the necessary direction at the weekly, Wednesday evening meetings. The meetings are designed to develop the total child for Christ and offer love and understanding between the child and a Godly role model. The Life of a Royal Ranger includes great outdoor adventures through camping, water activities, hiking, rappelling, and mountain climbing, as well as challenging indoor adventures. There are opportunities year-round to attend tremendous camping events at the outpost, district, and national levels. For more information on the Royal Rangers program, visit the Royal Rangers website.