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LOGOS
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What is
LOGOS?
LOGOS is the Greek word that literally
means "The Word." In John 1:1-18, LOGOS is translated "Word"; "In the
beginning was the Word...and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among
us...." The LOGOS Ministry is a Christian
organization that partners with congregations to develop an after school
ministry in which adult leaders nurture youth into discipleship. This
youth-oriented program has been found to energize congregations across the
country.
What is
LOGOS based on?
LOGOS is founded on the four key
activities recorded in Acts 2:42: teaching, fellowship, breaking bread and
worship. (Acts 2:41-42 So those who welcomed his message were baptized,
and that day about three persons were added. They devoted themselves to the
apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.)
Is
LOGOS Presbyterian?
43 years ago a Presbyterian Church in
Pennsylvania began a mid-week program to teach and support their youth in
Christian discipleship; and this grew into the LOGOS Ministry.
The LOGOS Ministry today is not identified as Presbyterian per se, but is
operating in 1,500 churches and 20 denominations (including many
Presbyterian churches).
When does
LOGOS happen?
During the spring of 2009, LOGOS will
happen at Trinity on the second Wednesday evening of January through April
from 4:15 – 7:00 p.m. LOGOS is free to all youth.
Participating adults will be charged $3 for each meal.
What does a typical LOGOS program look like?
Our fall 2006
schedule is shown below. Youth into four groups: K – 2, 3rd
grade - 5th grade, 6th
grade - 8th grade, 9th grade - 12th grade. Each group takes turns doing either
Bible Time, Worship Skills and Recreation (three of the LOGOS activities).
Everyone shares the fourth activity (fellowship/dinner) together.
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4:15 – 4:30 |
Everyone arrives, snacks |
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4:30 – 5:00 |
1st Activity Rotation (Bible Time, Worship Skills or
Recreation) |
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5:00 – 5:30 |
2nd Activity Rotation (Bible Time, Worship Skills or
Recreation) |
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5:30 – 6:00 |
3rd Activity Rotation (Bible Time, Worship Skills or
Recreation) |
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6:00 – 6:45 |
Family Time – dinner |
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6:45 – 7:00 |
Closing |
What is the
LOGOS Golden Rule?
Everyone is to treat everyone else as
a Child of God. No one has the right to treat anyone else as if they
do not matter.
Who is using
LOGOS in Topeka?
Churches in Topeka that are currently
using LOGOS include 2nd Presbyterian Church and Faith Lutheran
Church. 1st Presbyterian is planning to launch a LOGOS in
the coming year and committed to sending five people to a LOGOS training in July
2006.
What people are SAYING about LOGOS
“The
LOGOS program is the best thing that we have ever done to bring the
different generations of our church together.
- Lisa Danielson, Pastor, 2nd Presbyterian Church in Topeka
“I
have never known a time in the life of our church when so many people in my
generation knew so many of the children so well”
- Clarence Risebig (age 82) who washes
dishes every week at
Second Presbyterian Church for the LOGOS Program
“I want to go to
this church!”
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Michael Meenan, upon participating at 2nd Presbyterian’s
Logos program
“LOGOS is revitalizing our children’s and family ministries and giving new
life to the congregation in general. We are noticing a new spirit of love
and fellowship and a new opportunity to teach Bible study and worshipping
skills. It is also an opportunity to begin reaching out to the unchurched
folks in our neighborhood.”
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First Presbyterian Church, Hutchinson, KS
“Logos has energized our church! This is our 14th year and new
kids keep coming!”
- Geneva Presbyterian Church, Laguna
Hills, CA |