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Registration for PATH 2013-2014 coming soon.Forms
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Worship Report
Serving Event Reflection Form
Medical Waiver
Installment Payment Form for PATH Retreat
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FAQs
PATH is Light of Christ's ministry with students in grades 6-8 which incorporates relevant teaching, engaging worship, service opportunities and interactive small groups. We meet weekly August through May. Students experience large group worship and lessons followed by small group discussion and prayer time. PATH ministry prepares students for confirming their faith.
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation offers students the opportunity to affirm that they are on a journey of faith with Christ. This is not the "end" of one's faith journey, nor is it equivalent to salvation. Most students participate in the Rite of Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) service in the spring of their 8th grade year.
What is taught?
We will challenge students in their faith by covering the following topics: Knowing God and the Apostle’s Creed; Life as a Follower of God and the 10 Commandments; LOC’s Marks of Discipleship, the Lord’s Prayer and Sacraments.
When is PATH?
PATH meets weekly on Wednesday evenings during the school year with occasional events on other nights or weekends as outlined in the PATH calendar below.
6th and 7th graders meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 7:30pm
8th graders meet on Wednesday nights from 7:15 - 8:45pm.
Can students invite friends to PATH?
At Light of Christ Church we are passionate about spreading the Gospel and we highly encourage students to bring friends to PATH. Our hope is that after visiting twice, a student will register and be a permanently placed in a group to get the most out of their experience.
Learn more by reading our handbook!
Registration
PATH Confirmation Program
Registration for the 2013-2014 PATH program is coming soon. Registration fee is $60/student.
Registration for the 2013-2014 PATH program is coming soon. Registration fee is $60/student.
Get Involved
How can parents and other adults help?
PATH Small Group Leaders
Committed leaders are the backbone of PATH. Leaders provide positive examples of what it means to pursue the heart of Jesus as they facilitate discussion within a small group and build trusting relationships. Each leader is responsible for facilitating a small group of 6-8 students of the same gender. Ideally, each small group will have two leaders. It is the goal of our leaders to model an authentic personal relationship with Jesus that is contagious for students and encourages their discipleship. All leaders receive relevant equipping, tools and support throughout the year needed to guide students in their faith journey. PATH meets on Wednesday evenings September - May. Interested? Download the Small Group Leader Description , Small Group Leader Time Commitment and application.
Contact: Jared Skorburg
Administrative Team
Our Administrative Team supports our Wednesday night programming with organization, efficiency, and knowledge. They assist PATH staff and leaders with check-in, collecting and disseminating information, and answering questions that come up.
Contact: Katherine Vanderwerf
Tech Team
Assistance is needed on Wednesday nights and fun nights for lights, sound, video and computer equipment. Training will be provided by LOC's Sound Ministry.
Prayer Team
Members of the Prayer Team are committed to praying for the PATH ministry, staff, students, leaders, and volunteers. Prayer Team meets Wednesday evenings during programming in Pastor Sharon's office.
Contact: Pastor Sharon
How can parents and other adults help?
PATH Small Group Leaders
Committed leaders are the backbone of PATH. Leaders provide positive examples of what it means to pursue the heart of Jesus as they facilitate discussion within a small group and build trusting relationships. Each leader is responsible for facilitating a small group of 6-8 students of the same gender. Ideally, each small group will have two leaders. It is the goal of our leaders to model an authentic personal relationship with Jesus that is contagious for students and encourages their discipleship. All leaders receive relevant equipping, tools and support throughout the year needed to guide students in their faith journey. PATH meets on Wednesday evenings September - May. Interested? Download the Small Group Leader Description , Small Group Leader Time Commitment and application.
Contact: Jared Skorburg
Administrative Team
Our Administrative Team supports our Wednesday night programming with organization, efficiency, and knowledge. They assist PATH staff and leaders with check-in, collecting and disseminating information, and answering questions that come up.
Contact: Katherine Vanderwerf
Tech Team
Assistance is needed on Wednesday nights and fun nights for lights, sound, video and computer equipment. Training will be provided by LOC's Sound Ministry.
Prayer Team
Members of the Prayer Team are committed to praying for the PATH ministry, staff, students, leaders, and volunteers. Prayer Team meets Wednesday evenings during programming in Pastor Sharon's office.
Contact: Pastor Sharon
Staff
Katherine Vanderwerf, Youth Ministry Coordinator
Jared Skorburg, Confirmation Ministry Manager
Pr. Sharon Rogers, Associate Pastor
Katherine Vanderwerf, Youth Ministry Coordinator
Jared Skorburg, Confirmation Ministry Manager
Pr. Sharon Rogers, Associate Pastor
