[What is CHAOS?]

CHAOS is a Mid-Week Junior High Event for students in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades.  CHAOS meets weekly on Wednesday nights during the school year and is a cooperative effort between Nazareth, Orchard Hill, and CF Church of Christ Churches.

[What does CHAOS stand for?]

CHAOS stands for Christ Has All Our Solutions

[Where is CHAOS held?]

CHAOS is held at the Family Life Center at Nazareth Lutheran Church.  Address: 7401 University Avenue, Cedar Falls.  Map it!

[Do I have to attend one of the partner churches to go to CHAOS?]

In short, no.  In long, CHAOS is open to any junior high student (grade 7-9) in the Cedar Valley and no church affiliation is required.  We do highly encourage the student and their family to be a part of a church congregation, wherever that may be.

[Does CHAOS have mission statement?]

Yes.  To help teenagers become fully devoted followers of Christ.

[Is there a strategy for your mission statement?] :: Yes.  We strive to get teenagers involved in Christian relationships like Jesus had: in a one-on-one relationship with a Christian adult or peer, in a small group of 5-8 people living life together, and with a large group experience with community, excitement, accomplishment, and unity.

[What are the core beliefs of CHAOS?]

1).  That students can have a personal relationship with Jesus.  2). The Bible is a road map for life.  3). Love one another.  4). Going God’s way is always the best option.  5). The church is a great way for me to grow closer to God and his family.

[What does a Wednesday night at CHAOS look like?]

The doors open at 6:15pm.  Pizza and smoothies are available if you’re arriving at CHAOS from an after-school practice or if you have an empty tummy. Programming runs from 6:30pm-8:00pm and consists of a student-led worship band, games/interaction, video clips, a spiritual focus talk, and then small group.

[Is every student in a small group?]

Yes.  Every student involved at CHAOS is placed in a small group which meets for 30-45 minutes each Wednesday night at CHAOS.  Small groups are formed at the beginning of the school year with intentions of remaining the same for the duration of that school year.

[Do small groups meet outside of CHAOS?]

Possibly, yes.  It depends on the small group leaders and their ability to schedule outside meetings.  In any case of a scheduled small group meeting outside of CHAOS, such as an overnight, the small group leader will distribute a Parent Letter with the information to be signed by a parent and returned to the small group leader.

[Are there events/trips held outside of CHAOS?]

Yes.  Any jr. higher in the Cedar Valley is open to go on a CHAOS  sponsored trip.  See the ‘Events & Brochures’ Page for more info concerning upcoming events, brochures, and registration forms.

[Who do I contact if my question hasn't been answered on this nifty page?]

Email is the easiest way!  Pick an email address and ask away :)

Ben Patterson - Orchard Hill Church This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nikki Britzman - Nazareth Lutheran Church This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Tim Walsten - Orchard Hill Church This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it