1302 W. 11th St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-5959
e-mail: firstchristian@cfu.net
Rev. Liz Woodward, Pastor

God’s power is on! Let It Shine Wednesdays beginning Sept. 30 LOGOS Youth Ministry Pre-K ~ 6th grade ÿ

LOGOS Ministry: Curious about LOGOS

The LOGOS Program is the theology and practice of Christian relationships in a disciplined, mid-week, four-part context.  WOW! That’s a pretty intellectual definition!  Let’s take a closer look…

“Theo is “God” in Greek. “ology” means “study of.”  Theology is the study of what God is like and what God wants of each of us and of the church.  Everything is Theological!” Everything in our experience and common life has to do with God and our relationships.

When we say that the LOGOS Program is theology, we are asserting that young people, children and adults, interacting with one an-other are involved in experiencing, not just hearing about,

ü      Who God is.

ü      What God is like.

ü      What God wants.

ü      What difference it makes.

ü      Who we are.

ü      What is the meaning and purpose of everything.
 

Through scripture, we come to know that to God, relationships are everything; our personal relationship with God and the relationships we have with one another.  Our relationships with one another are made new because of our relationship with God.

In the context of our definition, discipline means structure, striving for excellence, commitment, expectations, using time-energy-and gifts to produce excellence.  Excellence is not accomplished in anything without discipline.  Think of the accomplishments in sports, music, cooking, school and work.  Discipline marks out boundaries, which gives us security with which we can grow.  The higher the expectations, the higher the performance.

Mid-week provides a mid-week lift and renewal through quality Christian experiences. Middle of the week has challenges too; sports, band, dance lessons, and so forth.  Such choices force us to make some decisions that are counter-culture, but if we believe that the Christian Nurture of our young people is the most important thing we do as a church, then those choices must by made.  It is a challenge to put first things first, for Christ’s sake.

The arena for Christian nurture is made up of four equally important experiences in which every young person participates each LOGOS session.  Bible Study, Family Time, Recreation/Play and Worship Skills combine to provide a contemporary spiritual context within which young people and adults are nurtured through the theology and practice of Christian relationships.

So there you have it…LOGOS is a quality program in which faith is “caught as well as taught.”  It will help to bring you and your children into a right relationship with God.

Please keep the LOGOS Ministry in your prayers as we begin a new year with lots of possibilities.

Logos is the place to be on Wednesday evening for fun.  Will you please come and join us? 
Everybody is welcome! 

start time – 5:00 pm

Logos Youth Ministry There are four elements that form the foundation of the LOGOS youth program: Recreation, Family time (dinner,) Bible Study and Worship Skills. The schedule for the Open House is: Recreation Time fosters cooperative spirits through fun, energy-releasing activities.   Family Time centers participants around conversation at the dinner table while enjoying a tasty meal.   Bible Study encourages exploration of the Bible story and personal faith .   Worship Skills invites youth to discover the various ways God is worshipped.   The evening will provide fun, food, and information regarding LOGOS and Chi Rho/ CYF. Registrations forms will be available. Plus there is an abundance of volunteer opportunities throughout the LOGOS year. The evening will be a fun, exciting adventure for everyone! Yes, for everyone whether you have youth in LOGOS or not, this is an evening for EVERYONE! Join the excitement, energy and enthusiasm of LOGOS. Bring your children, your neighbors and friends and be engaged in a ministry designed to build quality Christian relationships!   Quality Up, Costs Down  LOGOS/ChiRho/CYF Youth Ministries are quality programming for the children and youth of First Christian Church.  It is a totally self-sustaining ministry.  How is this accomplished?  The tuition must be high!  Where does the program get its funding?       How is this accomplished?  First and foremost with the many, many volunteers who give countless hours so that we can provide a quality program.  Secondly, with the prayers of this congregation.  This program benefits greatly from your continuing prayers. Thirdly, with tuition paid by the participating families.      The tuition must be high!  The LOGOS staff has made it a priority to keep tuition fees as low as possible, even offering reduced tuition for larger families and tuition scholarships.  Remember, paying a small fee means making a commitment and gives families an ownership in the program.       Then where does LOGOS get its funding?  Along with the nominal fees, LOGOS supplements the program with one major fund-raiser each year. An annual garage sale is held in the spring.  Each family is asked to contribute at least five items in good condition.  The congregation is also invited to participate.  Children’s clothing, toys, household items, craft supplies and furniture are welcome donations.            LOGOS Conviction Mature Christian adults provide the best direction, insight, and relational security needed for the fullest development of youth into Christian discipleship.       LOGOS (Greek, meaning the Word)   What Is the LOGOS Program?  The LOGOS Program is the theology and practice of Christian relationships in a disciplined, mid-week, four-part context. WOW! That’s a pretty intellectual definition!  Let’s take a closer look… “Theo is “God” in Greek.  “ology” means “study of.”  Theology is the study of what God is like and what God wants of each of us and of the church. Everything is Theological!”  Everything in our experience and common life has to do with God and our relationships. When we say that the LOGOS Program is theology, we are asserting that young people, children and adults, interacting with one an-other are involved in experiencing, not just hearing about, ü      Who God is. ü      What God is like. ü      What God wants. ü      What difference it makes. ü      Who we are. ü      What is the meaning and purpose of everything. Through scripture, we come to know that to God, relationships are everything; our personal relationship with God and the relationships we have with one another.  Our relationships with one another are made new because of our relationship with God. In the context of our definition, discipline means structure, striving for excellence, commitment, expectations, using time-energy-and gifts to produce excellence.  Excellence is not accomplished in anything without discipline.  Think of the accomplishments in sports, music, cooking, school and work.  Discipline marks out boundaries, which give us security with which we can grow.  The higher the expectations, the higher the performance. Mid-week provides a mid-week lift and renewal through quality Christian experiences.  Middle of the week has challenges too; sports, band, dance lessons, and so forth. Such choices force us to make some decisions that are counter-culture, but if we believe that the Christian Nurture of our young people is the most important thing we do as a church, then those choices must by made.  It is a challenge to put first things first, for Christ’s sake. The arena for Christian nurture is made up of four equally important experiences in which every young person participates each LOGOS session.  Bible Study, Family Time, Recreation/Play and Worship Skills combine to provide a contemporary spiritual context within which young people and adults are nurtured through the theology and practice of Christian relationships. So there you have it…LOGOS is a quality program in which faith is “caught as well as taught.”  It will help to bring you and your children into a right relationship with God. Please keep the LOGOS program in your prayers as we begin our staffing and planning for the upcoming year. ÿ Back to top   Find out more on LOGOS Ministries     The kitchen..    The kitchen is the place where adults can "catch" the faith by working and laughing and sharing. Building Christian relationships is an important goal of LOGOS Youth Ministry. We work at it with the young people, and we also work at it in the kitchen with the adults. Come...walk through the kitchen door and discover what Christian love and discipleship are all about. Check out the sign-up chart in the narthex for your opportunity to participate. Back to top Questions about the schedule:  Contact the office © 2010: First Christian Church Cedar Falls, IA All Rights Reserved