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What is LOGOS?
LOGOS is a midweek program for children
and youth designed over 30 years ago as
"Youth Club". It is a "camp-like"
experience each week. LOGOS involves the
congregation in this intergenerational program,
while building relationships into a community
of faith.
The Parts of LOGOS
1) Bible Study
The "Heart of the LOGOS Program,"
Bible Study nurtures our children into biblically
informed discipleship.
2) Worship Skills
This segment of LOGOS develops practice
in a responsibility for Worship Skills,
including music. Worship is the basic form
of Christian Service.
3) Recreation Time
Great fun at the expense of no one. During
this time games and crafts are offered on
a three week rotating basis. Relationships
are developed as children and adults reveal
themselves in play and share the joy of
fun.
4) Family Time/Dinner
Family time is the one period in which All
LOGOS children are together for dinner.
Being a family of God is experienced here,
around tables with multi-age groupings and
a Table Parent. Family fun time after dinner
allows for some "holy hilarity."
LOGOS at Mifflin
In the fall of 2009, LOGOS will start its
13th year. A weekly theme encourages the
children to dress accordingly, and the theme
is highlighted at dinner time.
Dates: October 7, 2009 through March 17,
2010. (There are a few holidays when there
is no LOGOS.)
Time: 3:45 - 6:15 pm
Note: 2:45 - 3:45 is homework and hang-out
time, which parents need to sign up for
in October. Snacks are available for $.25
each.
Fees
The current LOGOS registration fee is $85
per child with a $200 limit per family.
The LOGOS philosophy is for parents to accept
the responsibility of financing the program.
Historically, when parents pay, 90% attendance
can be expected. Payment arrangements can
be made by speaking to the director. Registration
forms are available in the Church office.
Who to Contact
The LOGOS Director, Daphne Yost is available
to answer your questions. Call Mifflin Presbyterian
Church at 471-4491 or by email at dyost@mifflinpres.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I don't have a child that age. How can
I participate?
A: LOGOS encourages inter-generational relationships.
Volunteers of all ages and talents will
be needed for teaching, support and kitchen
staff, table parents, etc.
Q: How do parents participate?
A: There are a variety of opportunities
for parental participation in LOGOS even
for working parents. Active participation
by at least one parent of every child in
LOGOS is encouraged. Some parents are asked
to lead/support, transport, or teach various
activities at appropriate times by the LOGOS
director. Other parents are asked to sign
up or will be assigned to help with preparation
or clean-up for the weekly dinner hour.
Q: My child is always tired and hungry after
school and has a lot of homework, what should
I do?
A: People usually make time for those things
that they count important. Time for your
children to develop a personal relationship
with God is the best gift you can offer
them. There is nothing that prepares them
better for their lives ahead. In addition,
if you consider that you are eating dinner,
LOGOS demands are not extravagant. A homework
time is available from 2:45 to 3:45 before
LOGOS begins. Snacks and drinks may be purchased
during this time.
Q: Can my child come to only one part of
the program?
A: The value of the LOGOS program is not
the activities offered, but the total program
of growing relationships through a variety
of activities. It is a balanced approach
to understanding Christian discipleship
that seeks to develop the whole person in
the context of a caring Christian community.
Participation in all four parts is recommended.
However, if a child is unable to commit
to the entire LOGOS program, but wishes
to be involved in Sunday worship activities,
exceptions will be made for attendance of
the worship portion only.
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