LOGOS
February 08, 2012
The LOGOS Program

The LOGOS Program at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church

LOGOS is a Wednesday evening youth ministry of Christian nurture for children and youth. It is an international program offered in churches around the world. The LOGOS program at the Sun Prairie United Methodist Church is a fun-filled program where children meet with others for fellowship and learn about the Christian faith. Dozens of volunteer and professional staff adult leaders from our church gather each week to play, teach, nurture, and care for the children who come to LOGOS. LOGOS celebrates nurturing relationships through the model of Jesus Christ.

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LOGOS is about building relationships...nurturing and equiping God's children.  Sociological factors influence and motivate people more than theology.  Therefore, youth and children mus be given sufficient opportunity to center their friendships in church-based relationships.  LOGOS provides an opportunity to explore one's identity in a Christian environment.  Pastors, other church staff, and congregational leaders can become friends as well as mentors and teachers.


Who can be involved with LOGOS?

Anyone! Children and youth in grades 1-12 as well as adults can participate in the LOGOS program on Wednesday evenings. You do not need to be a member of our church to be a part of LOGOS! There are many positions available for adults who would like to be involved in this rewarding ministry . 

Please call  837-5554, ext. 107 to learn how you can become a part of LOGOS.

The LOGOS Newsletter
This week at LOGOS we had Sports Night - it was fun to see everyone supporting their favorite teams! The kitchen crew added to our theme by feeding us hotdogs (or chili dogs), nachos, carrot sticks and ice cream sandwiches, along with salad and sunbutter & jelly options. Thanks to the kitchen crews!
 
Just a reminder that on Feb. 1st there is no regular LOGOS for the kids, but we will have a Staff Refresher for the volunteers from 6:30-8:00 p.m.. All LOGOS volunteers are invited to come, relax and fellowship and enjoy some special desserts, coffee and beverages. We want to thank YOU for your ministry in LOGOS! Lisa Anderson will be talking about discipline and giving us some helpful suggestions on how to successfully reach all kids. Lisa is the Youth Director at St. Alberts. Before moving back to her hometown of Sun Prairie, she  worked for Harcourt Religion Publishers doing teacher trainings to help teachers be the best they can be.  She is thrilled to able to share some of her experience with our LOGOS leaders. This will be especially helpful to those volunteers who work directly with the kids and youth, but kitchen workers and other "behind the scenes" volunteers are welcome to come and join us for food and fellowship.  Please let us know if you can attend, so we know how much cheesecake to have (and other yummy desserts) at rdmulhern@charter.net  Please let us know, too, if you will need childcare that night.
 
Next week is Chinese New Year, so wear your LOGOS shirts!
LOGOS Announcements

Menu for January 25, 2012 -

Fried Rice

Chicken Tempura (nugget size)

Egg Rolls

Fortune Cookies

Salad

Ice Cream Cup

sunflower & jelly options

 

LOGOS Comforters

These are the LOGOS Comforters on Wednesday nights. Look for one of these people if you have a child that needs some extra attention:

Comforters at church on Wednesday nights:

Karen Alt, Deb Ethington Lindholm and Toni Rossmiller

Comforter at Northside on Wednesday nights:

                 Scott Bethke
LOGOS Links
Guest Policy

Visitors are welcome at LOGOS!  After visiting twice, parents will need to formally register their child for LOGOS and set up a parent meeting by calling 608-837-5554 ext. 107.  The cost of dinner for all adults and non-registered children visiting during dinner time is $5 per meal, with $2 for children in the nursery.  Please call the above number by Tuesday at noon if you will be bringing a guest so that we can plan accordingly and have a place set.

Inclement Weather

If Sun Prairie Schools are cancelled, we will cancel LOGOS.  In case of bad weather predicted for late afternoon or evening, we will watch weather reports and cancel, if necessary.  If LOGOS is canceled, an email will be sent out by 1 p.m. on Wednesday.  The cancellation will also be listed on the church answering machine.  If LOGOS is not canceled and you are coming from communities other than Sun Prairie, always do what you are comfortable with.  The safety of you and your children is our main concern. 

If you are uncomfortable with driving conditions and are not able to attend, please call the LOGOS office at 837-5554, ext. 107 to report the absence.

If you would like to receive a text message if LOGOS is cancelled, call 608-837-5554 ext. 107 in the fall.
 

In our Jewish and Christian heritage there is no word quite like "LOGOS." The term has been used to describe "WORD"…the way God has been shown to us specifically as JESUS CHRIST. It also means "only one of its kind." We are each made individually in the image of God!

The Four Parts of LOGOS

Each week the youth participate in four parts of the LOGOS program. Below is a brief description of each:

Bible Study

This part of the program helps students learn about Christ's love through discussion, regular work assignments, and outside relationships with others. The Bible is studied with the help of competent, dedicated teachers who seek to spiritually challenge all participants.
 

Worship Skills

Worship is central to the Christian faith. Teaching children about the love of Christ is incomplete without providing opportunities to participate in worship. LOGOS members will participate in worship periodically.
 

Recreation

One of the key elements of LOGOS is FUN!! Recreation time is an opportunity to let off steam in a safe environment, free from name calling, cheating, or hurtful words to one another. A variety of non-competitive games and activities are selected so everyone can have a good experience.
 

Family Time

Dinner! Each week the children share in a family-style meal. It is an opportunity for the youth to share important events in their lives with their adult table parents. A nutritious meal is planned each week by our wonderful kitchen staff.
 

Time schedule for LOGOS Wednesdays:

Grades 1 & 2

4:30 - 6:50 p.m.

Grades 3, 4, 5

4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Grades 6, 7, 8

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Grade 9 (confirmation)

6:00 - 8:30 or 9 p.m.

Grades 10, 11, 12

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
    Note: Due to space constraints at SPUMC on
            Wednesday nights, 1st & 2nd will be held off site.