Forms

Coordinator

Alex Johnson

Purpose

This event promotes the habit of memorizing at least 100 verses per year. It encourages memory work as a part of the Bible class program. It promotes the use of quoted scriptures in lessons and conversations. It promotes the study of scriptures as a positive replacement for time now consumed by the telephone, television, and radio.

Process

Each participant will:

  • Memorize 100 verses of scripture in accordance with the guidelines stated below prior to the convention.
  • Mail the verified Award Certification Form to the Event Coordinator on or before March 12, 2010.

The Event Coordinator will:

  • Send confirmation of receipt of certification forms to the Church Coordinator.
  • Provide a list of award recommendations by grade categories to the Pre-Convention Coordinator March 22, 2010.
  • The poems will be displayed at the convention.

Rules

  • FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS may choose their verses from the entire Bible. They are not restricted to the provided lists.
  • RETURN CHALLENGERS can only choose from the List provided in these rules.
  • The student may use any translation except those referred to as paraphrased or condensed.
  • Memory work should be quoted verbatim to the chosen text.
  • For all grade categories scriptures may be recited:
    • 100 verses in 1 sitting
    • 100 verses in 4 sittings (25 verses each sitting)
    • 100 verses in 10 sittings (10 verses each sitting)
  • The participant may use a list of scriptures during the sittings but may have no other notes.
  • Special Note: Any student wishing to memorize a second set of scriptures is eligible for a Diamond Award. The scriptures memorized must be exclusive of all previously memorized verses; otherwise the participant may select them from any part of the Bible.
  • The local program coordinator will specify one or more individuals to listen to students and verify their accomplishments. He or she must certify that the student has memorized 100 verses.
  • Special recognition will be given to any student who has memorized a total of 500 verses during his/her years as an LTC participant.

Submission of Certification Forms

Certification Forms are to be sent to the Scripture Challenge Coordinator. Forms are to be postmarked by March 12, 2010.

Awards

For all grade categories

  • Trophy and Diamond medal - 200 verses in 2 sittings
  • Trophy and Gold medal - 100 verses in 1 sitting
  • Silver medal - 100 verses in 4 sittings
  • Bronze medal - 100 verses in 10 sittings