To create understanding and desire in young people for accepting Christ as Lord and Personal Savior.

To develop intelligent active, loyal membership and leadership in the church; To give worthwhile study, wholesome recreation, and opportunities for service, all bound up in a true Christian fellowship; and To develop the kind of Christian who are able and willing to communicate their faith and to assume personal responsibility in assisting in the building of God's kingdom on earth.

BIBLE STUDY, the heart of LOGOS program. The goal is to nurture our children and young people into intelligent, obedient, biblically-informed discipleship.

CHOIR/WORSHIP SKILLS is defined as preparation for and participation in the worship life of the congregation. From singing to puppets and theater, these skills are utilized in First Presbyterians 's Sunday worship services. Every LOGOS member is encouraged to attend each Sunday, especially on those occasions when their LOGOS age group is sharing in worship.

SENIOR HIGH: grade 9-12 meets on Wednesday September through May as a part of the LOGOS program, sharing the Bible study, worship skill, and recreation. At dinner they share the fellowship at their own table. The Seniors seek to develop relationships through fellowship outside of the LOGOS program as well, with involvement in service projects, caravans, and activities such as hayrides, ice skating, parties, lock-ins and concerts. The Sunday morning church school class plans sand leads the worship service for the Senior High Youth Sunday.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: grades 6-8, also meets as a part of the LOGOS program on Wednesday, September through May taking part in Bible study, recreation and worship skills. Middle School group meets also on Sunday morning for Church School studies.

TUXIS: This is a communicants class for 8th graders. The class is taught by the pastors and other leaders of the church. During the Bible study segment of LOGOS, they study history, beliefs, and development of Christianity, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and our local congregation. These sessions also include the history and development of the Bible.

ACOLYTES: The 4th and 5th graders study the worship and symbolism of the church as part of their LOGOS worship skills session. They light the candles in the worship services. They are given a handbook and learn the duties of an acolyte. This elementary group also meets on Sunday morning for church school.

CHILDREN: Programs are provided for all children from nursery on up. Kindergarten through 2nd grade are included in the LOGOS program. On Sundays we have classes for all ages, a children's sermonette the worship service, and COOL Kids (Children's Church) for age 3 through 3rd grades. Throughout the year we have many special activities for children; Christmas Craft Workshop, Vacation Church School, and all-church activities which include children: All-Church Birthday Party, Halloween Party, All-Church picnic, and the Palm Sunday Procession. Child care is provided for all worship services, church school and other meetings as needed by our Child Care Coordinator.

Can you help? Certainly. It takes a montage of adults to make this program happen every Wednesday night. Sept. 23-Mar. 24. Here's a list of possibilities: Kitchen help-led by Pat Stockton, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (Sept, Oct., Dec, Feb-the Christian Church cooks the other months); Table parent-sit with the kids during dinner and play the after dinner game with them, 6:00-6:45 p.m.; Bible teacher or assistant 6:45-7:30 p.m.; Comforter--someone with a kind heart yet strong enough to deal with discipline problems-5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ; Nursery 5:00-6:00 p.m. Choir parent 5:00-6:00 p.m. learn the songs with the kids and help with room control; Recreation 5:00-6:00 p.m. to organize games, teach a craft, or just help watch the children could be a one-night commitment or every night of the year.

See Donna Bergsten. Call the church office 252-6662. E-mail berg4kid@swbell.net if you could help with any of these options. You won't regret it.