LOGOS ~ Geckos for Grades 1-5

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Some of the LOGOS GECKOS surround Ned while he allows everyone to give him crazy hair! 
Kudos to Ned!

New Information and Times for LOGOS 

LOGOS is a four-part program of Christian nurture including Bible Study, Worship Skills, Recreation/Activities and Dinners for Children and Youth in Grades 1-8.
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The program for elementary aged children is called GECKOS (*God's Enthusiastic Caring Kids of Spirit), and it is designed to be the start of their Logos experience.  GECKOS children enter through the parking lot doors and we have a greeter on hand from 3:45 – 4:15 pm. Children should go directly to Westminster Hall for a snack and cartoons. The program will begin at 4:15 and run until 7:00 pm.  Children who arrive after 4:15 pm will need a parent escort into the building to find their first rotation.

Middle School youth are in the LOGOS group called "Chrysalis." Middle School youth can arrive at 4:15 pm for Cocoon Time in the back of the sanctuary (doing homework and chatting), and then they will have group singing in the Tower Room from 5:15 pm-5:35 pm, and then they will start their official program time at 5:35 pm with Worship Skills in the Choir Room. Chrysalis ends at 8:00 pm.  See the "Chrysalis" page for details about their program.

Our Program
We study God's word every week, but that's not all! In addition to studying God's word, we practice living out God's word on each other. We practice treating everyone as a child of God as we have a meal together, as we play games or make neat stuff together, and as we work together to lead worship as a choir. We're all children of God, young and old, and we treat each other that way.

Forms may be requested by contacting the LOGOS Director, Keri Rounsville (814-574-5156).

LOGOS has a Coordinating Team made up of our LOGOS Director, Keri Rounsville, and other volunteers and is resourced by the following staff:  Deannine Shipman and Ned Wetherald.  LOGOS is under the programs of the Education Ministry Unit.

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Great Family Resource
GenOn has a free monthly online newsletter associated with our LOGOS program called "Heartfelt".  Click to sign up to receive this online newsletter.

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Weather Cancellation Policy
No School = No LOGOS
Early School Dismissal = No LOGOS
No After School Programs = No LOGOS
Inclement weather after 3:00 pm - Call the church office, or watch Comcast Channel 4.

Safeguarding Our Children and Youth Policy Requirements
View our Safeguarding Our Children and Youth Policy (pdf).  You can get all the information about our new policy which contains new requirements for EVERYONE who volunteers with our church youth in any capacity.  All are required to complete and turn in a volunteer registration form and get criminal and child abuse clearances.  Please see the policy for all the details.

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Joining LOGOS/Geckos & Chrysalis​
People ask us all the time ... "Can we join LOGOS anytime?"  The answer is YES!  The Registration and Health Release/Forms are available online (click on the links below). There are, once again, separate forms (Registration and Health/Release).   You can print out the forms, fill them out at home, and mail them to the church office with a check, or hand deliver them if you'd like.   As always, anyone interested in joining LOGOS during the year can register your child(ren) for LOGOS by contacting the LOGOS Director, Keri Rounsville. (814-574-5156)

LOGOS Registration Forms for 2018/2019 are available here 
(download and print and return IN PERSON to LOGOS Director Keri Rounsville)

LOGOS Registration Form (pdf)
LOGOS Health Release Form (pdf)
Volunteer Application Form with Affidavit (pdf) required for those volunteering for the program
Volunteer Affidavit  (pdf)
LOGOS Calendar 2018-19 (pdf) 
LOGOS Parent Handbook 2018-19 (pdf)

LOGOS Worship Schedule - Fall 2018

Here is the worship schedule for LOGOS Worship Skills. We will be working each week on preparing to lead worship. Working together as a team, so we need the whole team on Sunday morning for the “big game.” You will also get an email reminder several days before your child leads worship. 

3rd, 4th, & 5th grade families will notice we have scheduled a 11:15 service on November 4.  We think it is important for LOGOS to share their talents with the 11:15 service and for the 11:15 service to see the youth of our congregation.  Let us know how this works for your family.
Christmas Eve:  All LOGOS families who are in town will lead worship at the 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service.  There will be a special Christmas Eve Rehearsal on Tuesday, December 18, 4:30-6:00 pm (no meal, no program). 
Questions?  Ned Wetherald  238-2422 (church) or cell (814)308-3415).

If you want more information about LOGOS, contact the church office at 814-238-2422.

We Love LOGOS!