KELLER CHURCH OF CHRIST October 5, 2013. * Year Round Events * Convention deadline – Convention Deadline * Centurion of Scripture, GIFTS, GUARD, Good.

KELLER CHURCH OF CHRIST

October 5, 2013

*Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes Kick Off

THANK YOU

*Year Round Events

*Convention deadline – Convention Deadline

*Centurion of Scripture, GIFTS, GUARD, Good Samaritan, Know the Books, Parade of Leaders/Read the Word, Second Language, Teach to Teach, Speech, & Song Leading

*Pre-Convention Events

*Convention – Convention Deadline

*Art Says It – Bulletin Board, Mass Media, Pearls Test, Song Composition,

*Convention Events

*Art Says It, Banner, Speech, Song Leading, Songs of Praise, Oral Bible Reading, Bible Bowl, Debate, Puppet Theater, & Scrapbook

*Centurion of Scripture

*Who? Open to all students and adults

*What? To encourage memorization of Scripture

*When? Year-Round Event

*Where? Home congregation

*How? Bronze (recite 100 verses in any number of settings)

Silver (recite 100 verses in two settings of fifty verses)

Gold (recite 100 verses in one sitting)

Deca (memorizing 1,000 verses within 10 years)

*GIFTS Girls in Fellowship & Team

Study

*Who? Girls in grades 7th-12th

*What? Foster fellowship and spiritual growth among Christian teen girls



*How? GIFTS I (4 chapters completed first year); GIFTS II (4 more chapters completed second year); GIFTS III (the last 5 chapters covered the third year)

*GUARD Guys Understanding

Authority & Real Discipleship

*Who? Guys in grades 7th-12th

*What? Foster fellowship and spiritual growth among Christian teen guys



*How? GUARD I (4 chapters completed first year); GUARD II (4 more chapters completed second year); GUARD III (the last 5 chapters covered the third year)

*Good Samaritan


*What? To reach out to others by going the extra mile



*How? Bronze (500 units); Silver (1000 units); Gold (1500 units); Platinum (2000 units)

*Know the Books


*What? To teach the books of the Bible and their themes



*How? Bronze (reciting the N.T. books); Silver (reciting the O.T. books); Gold (reciting the O.T. and N.T. books); Level 3 Gold (reciting O.T. and N.T. books and their themes)

*Parade of Winners/Read the

Word


*What? To encourage Bible reading



*How? One Medal (read the N.T.); Two Medals (read the O.T. and N.T.)

*Second Language

*Who? Open to Kindergarten through adults

*What? To promote the ability to communicate basic Bible teaching in a second language



*How? Bronze (Preparation Level); Silver (Advanced Preparation Level); Gold (Application Level)

*Languages? Spanish, Swahili, and Sign Language

*Teach to Teach

*Who? Grades 7-12 – Adults

*What? To train teachers and help to be better prepared to teach God’s word



*How? Level 1 (Student Teacher); Level 2 (Apprentice Teacher); Level 3 (Master Teacher)

*Year-Round Song Leading

*Who? Guys Grades 3-12

*What? To prepare young men to be accomplished song leaders



*How? Bronze (12 Songs); Silver (18 Songs); Gold (24 Songs)

*Year-Round Songs of Praise

*Who? Girls Grades 3-12

*What? To prepare young men to be accomplished song leaders



*How? Bronze (10 Songs); Silver (15 Songs); Gold (20 Songs)

*Year-Round Speech

*Who? Grades 3-12

*What? To promote year-round, local public speaking



*How? Bronze (12 Speeches); Silver (18 Speeches); Gold (24 Speeches)

*Art Says It – Bulletin Board

*Who? Grades 3-12

*What? To offer participants an opportunity to use their serving spirit, creativity talents, and skills, to create bulletin boards to benefit their local congregation

*When? Pre-Convention Event


*How? Take picture of either an informative/decorative or teaching bulletin board. First, second, and third place awards will be given at convention

*Bible Bowl Individual Test

*Who? Grades K-12

*What? To enable participants to enhance knowledge of textual content



*How? Take 100 question test during the week of February 12-24, 2014 at home congregation. Top ten scores per grade will be announced at convention

*Mass Media

*Who? Grades 3-12

*What? To train Christians to use the media effectively



*How? Students participate in any or all the following six categories: Article/Editorial, Audio Presentation, Storyline, Video Presentation, PowerPoint Presentation. First, Second, and Third place will be awarded per grade and category at convention

*Pearls

*Who? Grades 3-12

*What? To provide students a deeper study into the Bible Bowl book



*How? Test taken at home congregation the week of February 12 – 24, 2014

*Song Composition

*Who? Grades 3-12

*What? To encourage those talented in song writing to develop and use their talents for God



*How? Entries turned in by the January 21, 2014 convention deadline. First, Second, and Third place will be awarded at convention

*Art Says It

*Who? Grades 3-12

*What? To offer participants an opportunity to use their talents, skills, and artistic abilities via art media

*When? Convention Event

*Where? Convention

*How? May submit one entry per category: Drawing/Sketching, Painting, Original Photography, Photography, Sculpture (9th-12th only), Poster (3rd-6th only). First, Second, and Third place awarded at convention

*Art Says It (Display Only)

*Who? Grades K-2

*What? To offer participants an opportunity to use their talents, skills, and artistic abilities via art media


*Where? Convention

*How? May submit one entry per category: Greeting Card, Collage, Sculpture, Drawing/Sketching, Painting, Photography, Posters. Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation

*Banner

*Who? All Ages

*What? To encourage team organization and creativity among participants in the creation of banners to be displayed at group functions, youth rallies, church, or community


*Where? Convention

*How? May submit one banner for the congregation. First, Second, and Third place awarded at convention

*Bible Bowl Team

*Who? Grades K-12

*What? To enable participants to enhance knowledge of textual content


*Where? Convention

*How? Teams of four take the oral Bible Bowl test at the convention. Finalist awards for top seven teams per age group. First, Second, and Third place teams awarded at convention.

*Oral Bible Reading

*Who? Grades K-6

*What? To emphasize the fundamental importance of Bible reading and to strengthen the foundation for public speaking


*Where? Convention

*How? Rating sheets and Certificates of participation will be given to each participant (K-2 will not be rated)

*Debate

*Who? Grades 7-12

*What? To promote development of a deeper understanding of both sides of a debate issue. To promote research and understanding of questions that arise regarding the debate issue. To develop critical thinking skills.


*Where? Convention

*How? 2 boys or 2 girls debate two others on the previously announced topic. Two rounds, one affirmative and one negative. First, Second, and Third place teams and individuals awarded at convention

*Puppet Theater

*Who? Grades K-12

*What? To train students to teach children biblical principles using puppets


*Where? Convention

*How? 12 minute puppet presentations. First, Second, and Third place teams awarded at convention

*Scrapbook

*Who? Grades K-12

*What? To serve as a record of the activities and growth of students and groups. To provided a tool for recording the special achievements in the lives of the individual students and to document events and activities of the local church


*Where? Convention

*How? Individual or Group scrapbooks. First, Second, and Third place awarded in all divisions at convention

*Song Leading

*Who? Guys Grades K-12

*What? To train young men to fulfill the role of song leaders in the church


*Where? Convention

*How? K-2 are not judged and receive a Certificate of participation. First, Second, and Third place in each division will be awarded at convention

*Songs of Praise

*Who? Girls Grades K-12

*What? To encourage girls to prepare themselves to lead women and children in song


*Where? Convention


*Speech

*Who? Grades K-12

*What? To provide a challenge to students to excel in public speaking and encourage high standards in speech content, organization, and delivery


*Where? Convention


*Gaylord Texan ResortGrapevine, Texas

*April 16-18, 2014

Dallas Convention

*Hotel Reservations

*Recommended to stay at the Resort

*$150/night (includes taxes and resort fees)

*$7/day parking fee ($10/day with in/out privileges for those not staying)

*Reserve by January 21; changes can be made up till March 17

*Registration Fees

*$35 student participant - $20 Keller support = $15 Registration fee

* $0 Registration for preschoolers

*$35 adult participant/judge - $35 Keller support = $0 Registration fee

*$15 adult observers (reserves seat for award ceremonies)

*$10 t-shirts - $10 Keller support = $0 student participant t-shirt (Adults are on their own)

*Registration deadline is January 21, 2014

*Preschool Events

*Good Samaritan

*Know the Books

*Banner

*K-2nd Events

*Centurion of Scripture

*Good Samaritan

*Know the Books

*Parade of Winners/Read the Word

*Second Language

*Art Says It (Display Only)

*Banner

*Bible Bowl

*Oral Bible Reading

*Puppet Theater

*Song Leading (Non-competitive)

*Songs of Praise (Non-competitive)

*Speech (Non-competitive)

*Booths

*Sign Up Sheets

*Turn Forms In

THANK YOU

KELLER CHURCH OF CHRIST October 5, 2013. * Year Round Events * Convention deadline – Convention Deadline * Centurion of Scripture, GIFTS, GUARD, Good.

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