Quote from Forum Archives on March 27, 2009, 7:31 am

Posted by: virginiaknowles <virginiaknowles@...>

Dear Hope Chest friends,

 

I am planning to send out the next Hope Chest issue in the next few days, but I wanted to send this announcement about the National Bible Bee to you now so that it won't get lost in the shuffle!   I'm so grateful to Danielle Trent for sending it along to me.  I'm hoping some of my own kids will get to participate.

 

Also, some of you have already seen my blog post Read, Reflect & Respond (The Real 3R's of Literature!)  containing the presentation I did for the Books & Beyond in January.  I wanted to let you know that the upcoming Hope Chest issue, though it has the same title, is not the same material.  So don't delete it thinking you've already seen it!  You're also welcome to go to my blog and watch the presentation even before I sent out the next issue.

 

For those of you in the Orlando area, a local Bible Bee will be held in Altamonte Springs.  If you don't already receive my local event e-mail announcements, just let me know and I'll put you on my list!

 

Blessings,

Virginia

  

KIDS, PARENTS, YOUTHS!

Check out this great competition! www.biblebee.org

Sign up started February 15 and ends April 30. Space is limited. The local competition is in September. Winners will go on to the National Competition. Read about it on the website. Great prizes!

But everyone is a winner who hides God's word in their hearts.

What is the Bible Bee?

The Bible Bee is a refreshing and motivating Bible memory competition for children and youth. It is very similar to a spelling bee, except contestants are required to recite Bible passages and facts rather than spell words.

Why organize a Bible Bee?

The purpose of the Bible Bee is to promote godly character in children and youth by motivating them to memorize passages and facts found in the Bible. Our ultimate goal is to equip the next generation to be bold ambassadors for Jesus Christ.

Where are the Bible Bees held?

Local Bible Bee Contests are conducted throughout the United States in designated local churches, schools, and other meeting facilities. The National Bible Bee Contest is a two-day, world-class event which will be held annually in Washington, D.C.

When are the Bible Bees held?

The inaugural Bible Bee Competition will be held in 2009. Local Bible Bee Contests will be conducted throughout the United States on Saturday, September 12, 2009. One hundred finalists nationwide from each of three age groups will then advance to the National Bible Bee, which will be held November 5–6, 2009.

Who is eligible to participate in the Bible Bee?

Any child or youth from the ages of 7 to 18 may enroll in the Bible Bee.

How do contestants sign up to compete in the Bible Bee?

Contestants may sign up by first reserving a place in a Local Contest and then enrolling online at www.biblebee.org beginning February 15, 2009. Enrollment includes payment of a nonrefundable $20 enrollment fee. Reduced enrollment fees are available for families with multiple children. The cut-off for enrollment is April 30, 2009.

 

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