CHAOS FAQ & UPCOMING EVENTS

Posted on 8/23/2020 6:13:00 PM

Hello there, CHAOS Family!

We are SO excited to meet back in-person this fall! Although we know that our God is everywhere & He meets us right where we are (especially at home).... we are beyond thrilled to praise His Name -- in the same room -- TOGETHER once again. Eeeeek, yay!

Below we have included a “FAQ for CHAOS Fall 2020” to help answer any questions you may have regarding CHAOS in light of Covid-19. If you have a question that we didn’t address, please respond directly to this email or join us for CHAOS 101.

REGISTRATION & SMALL GROUPS:

  1. Register HERE 
    Parents please register your student prior to coming to CHAOS.
  2. Small Group Sign Up HERE
    Students sign up for your small group NOW. You will find out your small group the first night of CHAOS! (We try our best to put small groups together based on grade, gender, school, & preferred friends.) 


UPCOMING EVENTS:

August 26 // 7pm // CHAOS 101 // Naz Worship Center & Virtual
All incoming 7th graders & all parents & new students
Please make sure your student is registered before you attend

Sept 2 // 7pm // First Night of CHAOS // Naz Worship Center & Virtual
All junior high students welcome!
Brenna Lantz will be kicking off our first series “This is Real Love” based on John 4.


FAQ for CHAOS Fall 2020

What is CHAOS’ current plan in light of Covid-19?

CHAOS will have both an in-person and a virtual option. We highly value our students’ physical health as well as recognize the need for an in-person community. Various steps to help ensure our students safety include: requiring masks, hand sanitizer stations, check-in system, and meeting in the Naz Worship Center for space to physically distance. If you forget your mask we will have sweet CHAOS swag masks or disposable ones. More details in following questions.


What do you mean by “Virtual CHAOS”?

To ensure all students are able to engage with CHAOS we will be live-streaming our Wednesday night service on YouTube Live. There will be a CHAOS Host who will interact with students via the chat. After large group, a Zoom link will be posted in the chat for students to attend a virtual small group on Zoom.


What will a normal night of CHAOS look like?
**note time change from previous years

  • 6:30pm - 7:00pm // Drop Off at Door 2 or 3 with Check In
  • 6:30pm // Doors Open & Games in Worship Center
  • 7:00pm // Large Group Starts (Announcements, games, teaching, worship)
  • 8:00pm // Small Groups
  • 8:30pm // Pick Up at Door 2 or 3


What can students/families do to help CHAOS during this time?

Great question! ;) First, please do not send your student to in-person CHAOS if they are feeling sick or have any Covid-19 related symptoms. Second, please make sure that your student is pre-registered & signed up for a small group BEFORE they come to CHAOS. This will significantly decrease the time of our check-in process. Third, encourage your students that CHAOS can only happen if we all wear masks & respect the boundaries we have set. Fourth, invite friends!! All are welcome and we would love to reach all junior high students in the Cedar Valley!


What does the check in system look like?

When students arrive at Naz (at Door 2 or 3 -- see map below), they will be greeted with a CHAOS Volunteer holding an ipad. The volunteer will ask the student for their personal 10 digit phone number. (If the student does not have a personal number, a parent number will also work.) If the student is pre-registered & signed up for a small group, they will be checked in and ‘ushered’ inside to sit with their small group. If the student is not pre-registered or signed up for a small group, they will head inside to complete those steps before checking in. This system will be utilized for contact-tracing, if needed.


What does physical distancing look like in the Naz Worship Center?

Students will be ‘ushered’ inside to their seat in the Worship Center to sit with their small group. Each small group will be given two pews with one pew in between each small group. We will encourage students to spread out in their pews and sit next to the friends they came with, if they are in the same small group. Small group leaders will sit with their small groups.


What about small groups? 

This year we are asking students to sign up for a small group before CHAOS starts. We will do our best to put students in groups with the same grade, same school, and preferred friends. (In the past, we have mixed different schools to create new friendships, but understand the importance of being around similar groups this year.) Small groups will either meet and spread out in large spaces (such as the Worship Center, Bethel, and the gym). Select small groups will be in individual rooms that allow for physical distancing. Masks are highly encouraged in small groups if unable to distance. UPDATE 10/25:  Small groups are mostly located in individual rooms with space to distance. Masks are required.


What does Open Gym look like before and after CHAOS?

Since we will be in the Worship Center, we will not have our ‘normal’ Open Gym time with 9 square, volleyball, gaga ball, basketball, etc. Instead, doors will open at 6:30pm for students to check-in and find their seats. Between 6:30pm - 7pm, there will be games and fun led from up front! We are excited to have it be a high-fun & high-energy welcoming experience!


What about singing? 

We understand there is various research regarding the risk of spread due to singing. Congregational singing will take place after the teaching. If you would like your student to step out of the room during singing, we understand. Please communicate with your student that they need to tell their small group leader that they will step out during this time. They are welcome to hang out in the Fellowship Hall with our Hospitality Team.


Are you still providing pizza before CHAOS?

As of right now, we are not providing pizza. Nazareth does offer a meal each Wednesday from 5-6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Each meal costs $4 or $15 max per family. We’d love for you to join us!


Can my student bring their Bible to CHAOS?

YES! We would LOVE your student to bring their personal Bible with them to CHAOS as we dig into God’s Truth together. If your student needs a Bible, please respond to this email and we would LOVE to give them one. (There are no Bibles or hymnals in the pews.)


Are you still in need of volunteers at CHAOS?

YES. The answer is always YES. We are in need of even MORE volunteers this year because of our check in system. We also love having parents around as floaters throughout the night. Click HERE to be sent more info! (We also would love more parents as small group leaders -- it’s not as scary as you think, ;) ) 


What if my student has exposure to someone who has tested positive to COVID? Can they still come to CHAOS?

We are asking that if a student has any exposure to someone who has tested positive to COVID that you follow what your school policy is concerning quarantine. Due to the fact that each situation is so different, we are asking that you follow the guidelines that have been provided by your school. If you have specific questions, please kristin.sauerbrei@naz.org


We love to hear from you! Feel free to directly respond to this blog if you have questions or encouraging stories to share!

STAY CONNECTED

CHAOS STAFF




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We love to hear from you! Feel free to directly respond to this blog if you have questions or encouraging stories to share!

STAY CONNECTED

CHAOS STAFF

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