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2014 Reference Manual
Leadership Training for Christ
Training and encouraging today’s youth to be Christian Leaders
ANNUAL CONVENTION
April 25-27, 2014
Tri-Cities, Washington
Leadership Training for Christ – Northwest Region 2014
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .......................................................................................................................... 4
LTC DEADLINE DATES TO REMEMBER!.................................................................................................. 5
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................... 6
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CHRIST ............................................................... 7
THIS YEAR’S LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CHRIST THEME ................................................................ 8
LTC WEB PAGE ............................................................................................................................................ 9
LTCNW BOARD OF DIRECTORS .............................................................................................................. 10
GUIDELINES & CODE OF ETHICS FOR LTC LOCAL CHURCH COORDINATORS ........................... 11
LTC LOCAL CHURCH COORDINATOR'S TASK CHECKLIST................................................................ 12
EXPECTATIONS FOR LTC CONVENTION SPONSORS (Chaperones) ................................................... 14
LTC CONVENTION AND HOTEL ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES ................................................................ 15
LTC-NW REGISTRATION INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 16
SCHOLARSHIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 17
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST ...................................................................................................................... 20
PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS ......................................................................................................................... 21
PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS DIRECTORS............................................................................................... 21
RULES FOR ALL PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS ....................................................................................... 22
BIBLE CLASS TEACHING .......................................................................................................................... 23
BIBLE READING ......................................................................................................................................... 27
CHILDREN’S BOOK ................................................................................................................................... 31
CHRISTIAN ESSAY...................................................................................................................................... 34
CHRISTIAN FICTION ................................................................................................................................. 37
CHRISTIAN WEBSITE ................................................................................................................................ 40
CHURCH BULLETIN .................................................................................................................................. 44
COMMUNION MEDITATION .................................................................................................................... 47
DAILY DEVOTIONAL ................................................................................................................................. 50
EVANGELISM / OUTREACH CHALLENGE.............................................................................................. 53
POETRY ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
POWER POINT PRESENTATION .............................................................................................................. 58
PRAYER CHALLENGE ............................................................................................................................... 61
RADIO/MEDIA MINUTE MESSAGE .......................................................................................................... 63
SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE ......................................................................................................................... 66
SERVICE CHALLENGE .............................................................................................................................. 69
SONG WRITING .......................................................................................................................................... 74
T-SHIRT DESIGN ........................................................................................................................................ 77
VIDEO BIBLE DRAMA ............................................................................................................................... 78
CONVENTION EVENTS DIRECTORS ....................................................................................................... 82
RULES FOR ALL CONVENTION EVENTS ................................................................................................ 83
Convention Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 84
CONVENTION JUDGING / TABULATION ................................................................................................ 85
BIBLE BOWL ............................................................................................................................................... 86
BIBLE READERS THEATER....................................................................................................................... 90
BIBLE READING (convention) (For Grades 3-6) ....................................................................................... 93
BULLETIN BOARDS ................................................................................................................................... 96
CHORUS ...................................................................................................................................................... 99
CHRISTIAN ART........................................................................................................................................ 102
LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE .................................................................................................................... 105
LIVE MODERN CHRISTIAN DRAMA ...................................................................................................... 107
PUPPETRY ................................................................................................................................................ 111
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SCRAPBOOKS ........................................................................................................................................... 116
SIGNING FOR THE DEAF ....................................................................................................................... 119
SONG LEADING ....................................................................................................................................... 122
SPEECH ..................................................................................................................................................... 126
WORSHIP BANNER .................................................................................................................................. 129
SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION ........................................................................................................ 132
FORMS ....................................................................................................................................................... 133
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
1. At first, the sheer size of the LTC program can make the most enthusiastic and zealous person
feel a little overwhelmed. “What did I get myself into?” is a question many first-time LTC
Directors ask themselves the moment they begin thumbing through the manual.
2. So where do you start? That’s easy – start right here. Now, think about this one word:
3. DELEGATE
4. No one expects you to do this all by yourself. And besides, delegating is Scriptural. Our Master,
Jesus Christ delegated the task of preaching the gospel to the whole world to a few fishermen,
a tax collector, and a tent maker! And what did they do? That’s right, they delegated their task
to others, who passed it along, and so on, and so on. This is actually one of the great side
benefits of LTC. It gets a whole bunch of parents and other adults involved in the Lord’s work.
So determine who you are going to get to help you. You probably have already heard a few
brothers and sisters say, “if you need anything, just ask.” Well, START ASKING!
5. Next – take a look at the Table of Contents. This manual is basically divided into three sections.
The first section is a MUST read. It tells you about the LTC organization and offers other tidbits
of need-to-know / nice-to-know information. Things like when the kids have to be registered and
how to register are contained in the first section.
6. The second section contains the Pre-Convention events. This section, and the next, is the
section you need to delegate. The people you delegate NEED TO READ AND UNDERSTAND
the rules for the different events. It is VERY IMPORTANT the pre-convention event entries are
submitted by the due date.
7. The third section contains the Convention events. The people you delegate NEED TO READ
AND UNDERSTAND the rules for the different events.
8. While you are delegating, be thinking about who from your congregation can be judges at the
convention. (You can even delegate someone to be the Judges Director for your congregation!)
The LTC convention requires a LOT of judges – typically three judges for each event during
each time period.
9. Each team event requires one judge for each team entered from your congregation, if possible.
Individual events request one judge from your congregation for every four students entered. So
if you have 23 students entered in at least one individual event, you will need 6 judges. (Always
try to round up.) If some of those 23 kids participate in 4 team events, you will need four more
judges for a total of 10 judges from your congregation.
10. Judges have to be adults. Parents seem to be the most likely candidates, however, try
recruiting judges from the folks in your congregation who don’t have children participating in
LTC: grandparents, parents of children too young to participate in LTC, and other brethren are
good sources for judges and Event Directors. As the Northwest Region grows, we hope to have
some Event Directors from several congregations.
11. The more help you have, the easier your job will be.
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LTC DEADLINE DATES TO REMEMBER!
February 1st
- Registration deadline
March 1st
- T-Shirt Contest entry deadline
March 1st
- Pre-Convention Events deadline
March 1st
- Judges deadline (submit names of volunteer judges for
convention to the judging director (see page 85)).
March 15th
- Application for Scholarships deadline
March 15th
- Pre-Convention Event judging completion date.
(Event directors forward all event entries to the PreConvention Events Coordinator.)
April 1st
- FINAL Registration Corrections deadline
April 1st
- Last day for Full Refund of registration fee
April 25-27
- CONVENTION DATES
May 15th
- Award Corrections request deadline
Convention Entries for Display - Submission of entries for display at the
Convention (worship banners bulletin boards, scrapbooks, T-Shirt Design, and
Christian art) will only be accepted from 4-6 PM on Friday, and 8–9 AM on Saturday.
Send ONE adult or student representative with the completed Team Form for group entries in
Bulletin Boards, Worship Banners, and Scrapbooks. Participants are requested to leave the room
after submitting their material. (An adult from the congregation may submit the entries.) It is the
responsibility of the PARTICIPANT to make sure the entry is ready (proper identification,
etc.) and submitted on time. Entries not in the room by 9 am on Saturday will not be judged.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PICKED UP Between 12:00 and 1:00 P.M. Sat.
VIEWING of Worship Banners, Bulletin Boards, Scrapbooks, T-Shirt Design, and Christian Art
will be SATURDAY from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pre-Convention material will also be available for
viewing at these times.
T-SHIRT SALES – Any extra LTC T-shirts will be sold to participants and non-participants on a
first come first serve bases starting Friday from 4-10 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The T-shirt table will be set up inside the LTC REGISTRATION/ INFORMATION AREA.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Leadership Training for Christ – Northwest Region is an organization designed to stimulate
and encourage Spiritual, mental, and social growth among young men and women in the third
through twelfth grades. Its mission is to achieve this growth by developing skills in leadership,
Bible knowledge, and Christian Servanthood.
Skill development in each of these areas is accomplished throughout the weeks of preparation
for, and then the participation in a variety of individual and group events that are presented at
a convention held the third weekend in April each year. These events take place within the
context of a wholesome and supportive environment designed for the purpose of fostering
enthusiasm and high achievement among the participants.
The events are divided into grade and Gender categories as is appropriate and will involve
Christian young people from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and hopefully other northwestern
states.
The organization encourages the involvement and support of parents, local church leaders,
and other interested adults in the preparation leading to and during the annual convention.
Although the convention primarily consists of achievement events, the weekend culminates in
a Saturday Night Celebration to showcase as many events as possible, and then a Sunday
morning worship service to reinforce the spiritual aims of the program.
May God be glorified as young people learn to walk in His light through the efforts of
Leadership Training for Christ.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CHRIST
In the late 1960's, Jack Zorn began working with the young boys in his Montgomery, Alabama
congregation. His goal was to develop their leadership skills. Under the name "Lads to
Leaders", the program spread to nearby churches of Christ.
Annual Easter weekend conventions usually held in Nashville, Tennessee, attracted
participants from many states. Eventually, registration at the convention grew to about 3,500.
Recognizing that more groups would participate if the convention were closer to home, an
effort was made to establish a Southwest Region of Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes. A regional
convention was held in Houston, Texas, during the Easter weekend of 1988 and over 700
attended.
Following the 1988 convention, it became obvious to the group from the Southwest that the
geographical complications of coordinating two conventions through two boards of widely
dispersed members were hindering the basic goal of both groups. The decision to form
Leadership Training for Christ was finalized in October 1988.
Since its origin, LTC has focused on making the annual convention an opportunity to challenge
young people to develop in an increasing number of leadership areas. New events have been
added to the basic convention recipe. Others, like Bible Bowl, have been dramatically revised.
The 1990-1992 conventions were also held in Dallas. In 1993 and 1994 the convention was
held in Fort Worth where it had grown to 3,700 participants before it returned to Dallas in 1995.
1993 was also significant since this was the year LTC Western Region was established
covering far West Texas, New Mexico, Idaho, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and
California. In 1996 a new Midwest Region was established in Kokomo, Indiana. The Dallas
Region (North Texas LTC) was further divided into new regions with additional conventions
held in Houston, Texas (Central Texas LTC), and Tulsa, Oklahoma (Great Plains LTC). In
1999, the North Texas Convention divided into two separate events with both now being held
in the Dallas area. The Western Region divided into two sites identified as the Southwestern
Region (Phoenix, AZ) and new Western Region location in Santa Jose, California was started
in 1995. In 2006 a small start was made in the northwest by the combined efforts of the
churches in Prineville, Oregon and Richland, Washington who operated as a satellite location
of the Southwestern Region. In 2007 an official LTC Northwest Region Convention was started
in Prineville, Oregon with churches from Oregon, Washington and Idaho and the first
Northwest Region board of directors was formed. In 2009 the Northwest Region Convention
was relocated to the more centralized Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco) area of
Washington.
The learning process which takes place in the home congregation is the real value of LTC,
with the Convention as a time and place where young people can meet together, demonstrate
their accomplishments, and broaden their definitions of excellence. The events are the
whetstone necessary to sharpen the tool, the opportunity to practice leadership skills, and a
challenge to raise our collective standards.
Developing Skills in Leadership, Bible Knowledge,
and Christian Servanthood
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THIS YEAR’S LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CHRIST THEME
The Life of Moses
Exodus 1-20; Numbers 10-14, 20-24; Deuteronomy 31-34
Moses wasn’t supposed to have been born. The Pharaoh had a plan to reduce the slave
population and remove the threat from his people. But God also had a plan. A faithful Hebrew
woman refused to compromise her commitment to life. Through her godly actions, God placed
His man in the house of Pharaoh, and the rest, as they say, is history. The baby called Moses
grew to be a leader of men and nations. As he grew, he began to struggle with his identity and
he felt the call to do something for the people who shared his blood. He would do something;
but it was not time. He fled Egypt and for forty years God taught this leader of men to be a
leader for His people. Then at the right time, God sent him back to Egypt, to stand up to
Pharaoh and allow the people of Israel to go free. God “Called Out” Moses from the life he
knew, taught him what he needed to know, and sent Moses back to do the task God had
planned for him.
The story of Moses is the story of a nation, the story of God’s people and a part of our story as
well. He was a man of faith who faced challenges and joys. In the end, he remained faithful to
God and he serves as an important example to us today. For the next six months, we hope
that your study of the life of Moses helps you to see that your life has purpose and meaning
and that you are a part of a generation that God has “Called Out”, to live for Him. He wants to
prepare you for one of the greatest tasks given to people; to be a servant in the Kingdom of
God. To be Light and Salt to a world that is struggling in bondage and darkness. We hope
you will overcome the doubt and struggles, just like Moses did, and that you will be faithful as
you live your life for God’s Son.
So let’s get started, digging into the life of Moses and seeing all the ways that God prepared
him and led him in the task given. For you to learn the lessons and do your best with PreConvention and Convention Events, you must be diligent with your study, thoughtful about
what you learn and creative in the application. We all look forward to a great year in LTC NW!
May God be praised greatly for the work you do individually and may He be honored with what
we do together. May the people that God has “Called Out” faithfully go where He leads!
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LTC WEB PAGE
http://www.ltcnw.org
Finding the latest LTC information
for the upcoming convention is as close as your computer.
You can find:
News
Updates
Contact Information
Online registration is up and running,
it is ONLY available to CHURCH COORDINATORS.
E-mail [email protected] to request an account.
Go to www.ltcnw.org for more information.
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LTCNW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. The Board will consist of not less than seven or more than fifteen persons.
2. The term of office will be two years. All terms of office begin on July 1 and end on June
30 unless otherwise decided by a majority vote of the Board.
3. A member of any group participating in the past year's LTC-NW convention may
recommend an individual for Board membership. Appointment to the Board for an initial
term will be made by a majority vote of the existing Board; appointment to succeeding
terms will be made by a two-thirds vote of the Board.
4. Board members may be reappointed to any number of succeeding terms.
5. Appointments may be revoked during the term of office if a Director no longer meets the
qualifications of office or if a Director does not participate in at least half of the official
functions of the Board during one calendar year. Removal action requires two-thirds
concurrence of all Directors, not just those present at any meeting.
6. A Director may, for personal reasons, by majority vote of the Board, be granted a oneyear leave of absence from the Board. This Director will not act in any official capacity
on behalf of the Board during the leave of absence.
e-mail the board: [email protected]
Chairman – Dennis Baker (Lakeview church of Christ, Tacoma, WA)
Vice Chairman – Doug Edmonds (La Grande church of Christ, La Grande, OR)
Treasurer – Kathy Riley (Prineville church of Christ, Prineville, OR)
Registrar – Millissa Macomber (Skagit Valley church of Christ, Burlington, WA)
T-shirts – Kim Borsheim (Dalton Gardens church of Christ, Dalton Gardens ID)
Website – Greg Rommann (Oak Harbor church of Christ, Oak Harbor, WA)
Convention Events Schedule – Tom Hamilton (Metro church of Christ, Gresham, OR)
Pre-Convention Events - Michelle Kentner (Prineville church of Christ, Prineville, OR)
Member – Sammie Russell (Kennewick church of Christ, Kennewick, WA)
Member – Charlie DeLong (Idaho Falls church of Christ, Idaho Falls, ID)
Member – Mark Stevens (Richland church of Christ, Richland, WA)
Member – Jeff Shelton (Dalton Gardens church of Christ, Dalton Gardens, ID)
Member – Jay Keith (Christ Heritage church of Christ, Lynnwood, WA)
Member – Jill Phillips (McKenzie church of Christ, Springfield, OR)
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GUIDELINES & CODE OF ETHICS FOR LTC LOCAL CHURCH
COORDINATORS
As your congregation's representative for the local LTC program, we first wish to say "THANK
YOU" for your time, your work and your love for youth. The investment you are making for the
development of young people will reap many dividends today and in the future of the church.
CODE OF ETHICS
1. First and foremost, Church Coordinators must remember that LTC IS FOR THE GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AMONG OUR YOUTH. In order for
the learning to be of maximum benefit, the LTC preparation must be the student's own
work. Church Coordinators can rob students of crucial learning when work is done for
them. For maximum long-term benefits, guidance, resources, and encouragement must be
provided so students can develop their own ideas. With this type of support, they may
confidently claim ownership of their work.
2. Church Coordinators must place their emphasis on participation and effort rather than
on competition and winning. The least value comes from winning while the maximum value
comes from hard work and best efforts. As Christians, it is foolish to measure success as
the world does when God measures success very differently. Competition is only a
motivating mechanism to promote skill development.
3. Church Coordinators must find important and needed areas for our youth leaders to be
integrated into the overall leadership of the church. Our youth need responsibilities now
that give them important roles and contribute to the church.
4. Church Coordinators need to communicate these ideas to all parents and church leaders.
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GUIDELINES FOR COORDINATOR OF
Pre-Convention Events and Convention Events
The Pre-convention Events Coordinator will:
1. Receive all judging and critique forms, and award recommendations from the Preconvention Event Directors by on or before the pre-convention judging deadline.
2. Make any necessary decisions regarding awards to be given.
3. Tally and organize all these for each student and church packet by April 15 th.
4. Prepare a cumulative awards list for ordering awards by April 1st.
5. Coordinate with Event Directors the displays of Pre-Convention events at the
Convention.
The Convention Events Coordinator will:
1. Assist in the tabulation room receiving all judging and critique forms, and award
recommendations from the Convention Event Directors.
2. Make any necessary decisions regarding awards to be given.
3. Prepare a cumulative awards list for ordering awards.
4. Tally and organize all these for each student and for the church packet to be handed
out on Saturday night.
5. Coordinate with Event Directors the displays of Convention Events at the Convention.
LTC LOCAL CHURCH COORDINATOR'S TASK CHECKLIST
1. I have made sure that all adult and student team members have this year's information.
2. I have completed the registration forms for my group and have
a. registered my group on line at www.ltcnw.org
or
b. Sent the registration forms to the Registrar by the registration deadline. This will
ensure that the people registered in my group may enter any and all preconvention and convention events, and will receive their free LTC T-shirts, and
all their awards.
3. I have completed the LTC Judges Enrollment Form and have
a. enrolled the judges on line at www.ltcnw.org
or
b. sent the LTC Judges Enrollment Form with my registration to Judging Director
(see Convention Events Directors page).
4. I have mailed the registration fees to the registrar. All registration fee checks are to be
paid to: Leadership Training for Christ (LTCNW).
5. I have met with the adult sponsors of my group, given them the Guidelines for Sponsors
and have explained the behavior guidelines for our young people. I have explained the
Church Coordinator's Code of Ethics to our adults to ensure that they are fully prepared to
serve as well-informed helpers during the weekend.
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6. I have informed my group that a neat, dressier appearance is suggested for the entire
convention and especially for Celebration on Saturday night. The LTCNW Convention is
intended to be a “classy” event; dress appropriately.
7. I have met with the young people and their parents, giving them specific information
regarding behavior. I have given all young people the Convention and Hotel Etiquette
Guidelines explaining to them and their parents the expectations for behavior during the
weekend.
8. I have encouraged those adults going as judges to practice judging their events with
youth in my group.
9. For overnight participants within the hotel, I have assigned appropriate adult supervision
in accordance with my congregation’s policies but in all cases a minimum of one adult is
assigned to each room with students.
10. I have advised my group that at the convention they CAN NOT PARTICIPATE IN
MORE THAN ONE EVENT PER EACH TIME SLOT. This includes students participating at
higher grade level team events or otherwise.
11. I will see that my students have received their awards and submit any correction
requests no later than May 15.
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EXPECTATIONS FOR LTC CONVENTION SPONSORS (Chaperones)
Church Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that these guidelines are reviewed with each
member of their group and that each person fully understands what is expected of them.
1. At the convention, adequate adult supervision is necessary for all student participants. This
means a minimum of ONE adult per hotel room will be required. It is the sponsor's responsibility
to maintain supervision of their participants at all times.
2. It is expected that all convention attendants will be on their best behavior. Remember that you
are guests in your hotel, no running and playing in the buildings. Proper behavior in the pool
area is also requested.
3. Curfew for all convention attendants is 11:30 PM, both Friday and Saturday nights.
Chaperones are expected to strictly enforce this curfew.
4. It is recommended that participants locate the event room in which they will participate at least
30 minutes prior to the starting time of the event. Be aware that printed event schedule times
are approximate and subject to change. For latest information, check at the Event Director or
the LTC Registration/Information Booth.
5. Stay in the event room during the time when participants are participating. Each event area will
have specific rules about entering and exiting the room. Posted rules at the event rooms
regarding entering and exiting will be monitored for compliance by convention staff.
6. The name tag received at registration serves is your credentials for the convention. It must be
worn at all times. No one (student or adult) will be allowed to enter an event area without a
name tag.
7. The LTC Registration/Information Booth will serve as the central distribution point for all
updates and information. It will also serve as a Lost and Found station during the convention.
8. All attire must be clean and modest. No extreme fads. Clothing with advertising words or
pictures of a less than wholesome nature will NOT be allowed. Shorts, bare midriffs, or
thin strapped tops are NOT allowed. Everyone is encouraged to wear your LTC T-shirts.
9. NO CELL PHONES!! Chaperones, please help your kids understand that cell phones are NOT
allowed to be turned on in the event rooms and during devotional or meeting times. In fact, we
would prefer the telephone distraction be non-existent.
10. All sponsors are expected to attend and participate with your kids. You are responsible for their
behavior AT ALL TIMES….at the convention activities and at the hotels.
REMEMBER THAT YOUR LEADERSHIP DIRECTLY AFFECTS PEOPLE'S IMPRESSIONS OF
CHRISTIANS. CREATE A POSITIVE REFLECTION OF YOUR GROUP, YOUR FAMILY, AND
JESUS BY MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AMONG THE YOUNG PEOPLE
YOU ARE SUPERVISING.
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LTC CONVENTION AND HOTEL ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES
For ALL participants, spectators, and attendants
1. Wear your name tag at all times - even if you are not involved in an event at the moment. Your
name tag is your key to get you into each event room. You will not be allowed in any LTC area
without it.
2. ONCE YOU ARE IN AN EVENT ROOM AND THE EVENT BEGINS, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE
THE ROOM. Each event has specific rules about entering and exiting the room. Those who
leave will not be allowed to re-enter during a performance.
3. Participants may only register and enter ONE event per time slot.
4. Support your fellow participants! Be a part of the audience in other events when you are not
participating.
5. Be considerate of the event participants. Being inconsiderate on your part affects the entire
event, while interrupting fellow participants. Be the good example rather than the bad
exception.
6. Participants must be responsible and accountable to their sponsors or an adult at all times.
7. Stay aware of your noise level in the hallways, and rooms.
8. Do not run in the corridors and public places. Always walk.
9. Any damage caused to hotel or convention center or LTC property, will be your liability.
10. Stay in your room after curfew unless accompanied by your adult sponsor. Nightly curfew is
11:30 PM. Chaperones, PLEASE do not encourage kids to be out after curfew.
11. All attire must be clean and modest. No extreme fads. Clothing with advertising words or
pictures of a less than wholesome nature will NOT be allowed. Shorts of any length, bare
midriffs, or thin strapped tops are not allowed…..You will be asked to change.
12. Everyone involved with this LTC weekend is expected to be a part of all the activities. Be there
to participate and / or encourage others.
13. Swimming at the hotel pools is lots of fun, and can also be dangerous. An adult chaperone
should always be present. Be considerate of other hotel guests. Swimming attire should be
modest....complimentary to the name of Christ.
14. PLEASE - NO LITTERING in the hotel or surrounding grounds! Our actions dictate how others
view us.
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LTC-NW REGISTRATION INFORMATION
RECEIVING THIS MANUAL DOES NOT REGISTER YOUR GROUP!
1. Obtain registration information by:
a. Visiting www.ltcnw.org and clicking on “Registration”. There you will find all the forms
and information you need for registering.
or
b. Copy, fill out, and send the Registration Packet Request Form found on the next page
to:
Millissa Macomber
Registrar - LTCNW
215 S. Gardner
Burlington, WA 98233
[email protected]
2. Registration materials will be sent to your group. The packet will contain all the necessary
forms, instructions, and materials to register your entire group. There is no cost or obligation for
requesting this packet.
3. REGISTRATION FEE - The Registration Fee for LTC-NW is $35.00 for each student
participant (3rd – 12th grades) who will be entered in any LTC event. Send the registration
fee to the address above. Make checks payable to Leadership Training for Christ,
Northwest or LTCNW. This fee covers the student entry for pre-convention events, convention
events, or both pre-convention and convention events. The fee does not include hotel costs or
your food. THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR NON-PARTICIPANTS OR
ADULTS.(Bringing non-participating teens or children is not recommended)
4. REGISTRATION DATES - THE ABSOLUTE, FINAL DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION WILL
BE THOSE PAID IN FULL POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 1st. Consult this
LTC Reference Manual page 3 for further details on deadlines for EVENTS.
5. CONFIRMATION - Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive written (mail or e-mail)
confirmation of registration.
NOTE:
If you are late or have not registered correctly, please contact the registrar.
The final schedule and amount of awards necessary for those properly registered requires
registration by scheduled dates. There may be a determination by the registrar that a registrant
has registered too late to participate in the current year LTCNW.
6. REFUNDS - Full Refunds will be given if the request is postmarked no later than April 1. After
that date, no refunds will be issued.
7. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - Each year LTC, with the generosity of Christian colleges and
universities, awards Scholarships to deserving LTC participants in the 11th and 12th grades.
Those students are encouraged to apply by completing the form provided.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Dana Hart
2624 Stonecreek Dr.
Richland, WA 99354
[email protected]
PURPOSE: To offer scholarships to selected high school students based on participation in LTC,
excellence in academics, leadership, and service to the school, church, and community. Juniors
and seniors will be considered for the scholarships. NOTE: High school seniors will only be
awarded scholarships if they have applied for and have been accepted by a University or College.
PROCESS:
1. Each eligible and interested participant will:
a. Fully complete a scholarship application
b. Including school certification of GPA
c. Copy of ACT or SAT scores
d. Two references from local church leaders
e. List college preferences
f. Send it to the Scholarship Director TO BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 15th.
The Scholarship Director will:
1. Communicate with the Christian schools to obtain scholarship awards for the convention.
2. Serve as liaison between LTC and the schools.
3. Attend designated meetings of the LTC Board to report on the status of the scholarships
and to make recommendations.
4. Receive and review all applications.
5. Send information regarding scholarship recipients to the respective colleges.
6. Select scholarship award winners, with assistance, as applicable from appropriate LTC
Board members, church coordinators, and the participating schools.
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGES
(High School Juniors and Seniors Only)
HOME INFORMATION:
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _________________
Address, City, State & Zip: _______________________________________________
E-mail address (if you have one):____________________________________________
SCHOOL INFORMATION:
High School now attending: ________________________________________________
School Phone Number: _____________ Year in School: _________________
GPA: __________ (Include a note from the school certifying your Grade Point Average)
If possible, please include a copy of your SAT or ACT scores.
CHURCH INFORMATION:
Home Congregation: ______________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________________
Use additional pages if necessary to answer the following questions.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CHRIST INFORMATION:
Your church's LTC Church Coordinator: ________________________________________
Coordinator's phone number: ________________________________________________
How many years have you attended LTC Conventions? ___________________________
How many times have you entered events? ____________________________________
How many events are you entering this year? __________________________________
What awards (if any) have you received? (List them) _____________________________
________________________________________________________________________
What (in your opinion) is the best leadership activity you have ever done in Your CHURCH,
SCHOOL, and / or COMMUNITY? (Please describe it in detail.)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Please explain why you feel that you have a special need or desire for this scholarship.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
COLLEGE PREFERENCE (JUNIORS & SENIORS)
Please rank 1st, 2nd, 3rd the college or university you are planning, hoping, seriously
considering to attend:
____Abilene Christian University
____Lubbock Christian University
____Oklahoma Christian University
____Harding Christian University
____York Christian College
(2 minimum) $1000 Sr.
(2 minimum) $500 Jr. or Sr.
(3) $500 Jr. or Sr.
(2) $500 Jr. or Sr.
(unlimited) $500 Jr. or Sr.
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LTC SCHOLARSHIP REFERENCE FORM:
Student applying for Scholarship: __________________________________________________
(Applicants should complete the line above and provide a stamped, addressed envelope for
mailing this form directly to the LTC Scholarship Director.)
TO THE REFERENCE:
The student named above is applying for a scholarship to a Christian college through participation
in Leadership Training for Christ. As part of the process, the student must obtain confidential
references from two church leaders. Please complete the form below and send it directly to the
scholarship director.
How long have you known this person? _____________________________________________
Please circle your response on the next three questions.
Yes No 1. Based on this person’s strong character, he or she will be an asset to the Christian
college community.
Yes No 2. The applicant’s lifestyle is consistent with the moral code of conduct at a Christian
college.
Yes No 3. To the best of my knowledge, this person is honest and trustworthy.
Is the applicant a strong participant in your church’s LTC program?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please give a brief explanation of why this person should be a candidate for a scholarship.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Signed ____________________________________________________
Title or position _____________________________________________
Thank you for your time in writing this reference for the applicant.
Please send to be received no later than March 15th.
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
1. The LTC T-shirt Design Contest is open to all REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS of LTC-NW.
2. The Winning Entrant will receive a $35 cash award, three free T-Shirts, and their design
adorning every LTC NW T-Shirt for this year.
3. On the back of the submittal, in pencil, include the registered LTC participant’s name and
address.
4. The submitted design must be in accordance with this year’s LTC theme.
5. Designs need to be done in black ink on white paper. Color versions can accompany the ink
design to suggest color schemes, but the winning entry will be subject to editing to best fit
on the LTC T-shirts.
6. Keep in mind that the winning design is going to be printed as a single solid print color on a
short sleeve T-shirt of a different single solid color.
7. The submittal design must be:
a. an original composition of the team member(s)
b. rendered in black ink on white paper
c. the dimensions of the image (NOT the paper size) must be no larger than 11” x 17”
and no smaller than 8.5” x 11” with at least a 1” border all around
d. must be camera-ready*
e. must be actual size for printing
8. Keep your design simple and stay away from small details that would get “lost” in the final
printed T-shirt design.
9. This is important! At various stages while developing your design, take an honest, critical
look at your artwork and imagine how your friends (at school and church) would respond if
you were to ask them to wear a T-shirt with your design. If you sincerely think they would,
then you probably have the right design.
10. All entries must not be folded and must be mailed flat.
11.
Entries must be postmarked by March 1st.
12. Send entries to the pre-convention events T-Shirt design director.
13. The Board of Directors' decisions concerning all matters related to this contest are final.
14. Camera-ready – Artwork is in black ink on white paper. The artwork is clean, crisp, with no
touch-ups or changes required.
15. T-Shirt Design is now a separate pre-convention event, and will be judged and awarded as
such.
PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS
PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS DIRECTORS
PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS
COORDINATOR
CHRISTIAN WEBSITE
PRAYER CHALLENGE
Greg Rommann
475 Quinn Drive
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
[email protected]
Michael Lewis
th
6439 N. 4
Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83815
[email protected]
CHURCH BULLETIN
RADIO MINUTE MESSAGE
Charity Henry
58124 Foothill Rd
La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
Kim Borsheim
8825 N Atlas
Hayden, ID 83835
[email protected]
BIBLE CLASS TEACHING
COMMUNION MEDITATION
SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE
Doug Frazier
1866 NW Broadview Ct.
Prineville, OR 97754
[email protected]
Jay Keith
5903 221st ST SW
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
[email protected]
Kim McIntire
1375 Coral Drive
Cœur ‘d Alene, ID. 83815
BIBLE READING (Pre-Conv.)
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SERVICE CHALLENGE
Dennis Baker
nd
2101 172 St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
[email protected]
Doug Edmonds
1508 L Ave.
La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
Kathy Riley
4923 NW O’Neil Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
[email protected]
CHILDREN’S BOOK
EVANGELISM / OUTREACH
SONG WRITING
Millissa Macomber
215 S. Gardner
Burlington, WA 98233
[email protected]
Del Towell
14907 SE Purdy place
Prineville, Or 97754
[email protected]
Jeff Shelton
th
6439 N 4 St
Dalton Gardens, ID 83815
[email protected]
CHRISTIAN ESSAY
POETRY
T-SHIRT DESIGN
Jill Phillips
4691 Holden Court
Springfield, Oregon 97478
Holly Rasmussen
PO Box 1165
La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
Kim Borsheim
8825 N Atlas
Hayden, ID 83835
[email protected]
POWERPOINT
VIDEO BIBLE DRAMA
Tom Hamilton
2429 NE Beech
Gresham, OR 97030
[email protected]
Jeff Shelton
th
6439 N 4 St
Dalton Gardens, ID 83815
[email protected]
Kathy Riley
4923 NW O’Neil Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
[email protected]
PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS
COORDINATOR
Michelle Kentner
14637 SE Crow Rd
Prineville, OR 97754
[email protected]
[email protected]
CHRISTIAN FICTION
Peggy Edmonds
1508 L Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
[email protected]
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RULES FOR ALL PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS
st
1. All entries must be mailed to the pre-convention event director, postmarked by March 1 . Please see Dates
and Deadlines (pg.3) for other deadlines, including registration and scholarship entries.
2. Each entry must include a cover sheet with the following information in the following format:
Name (include all names on one cover sheet for teams)
Grade (include all grades of all participants)
Title*
Congregation
Congregation Address
Congregation Phone Number
Name of Church Coordinator
Church Coordinator Phone Number and Email Address
Additional Information**
* Titles should be included for the following events: Bible Class Teaching, Children’s Book (also specify if
Fiction or Non-Fiction), Christian Essay, Christian Fiction, Poetry, Song Writing, Video Bible Drama
**T-shirt Entries and Church Bulletin require additional information. See event rules for details.
3. All materials submitted for judging become the property of LTC. The LTC Board of Directors reserve the right
to use these materials for promotion, instruction, or any other matter deemed appropriate. However, it is our
intention to see that all materials are returned to the participants after judging.
4. Each event entry must be mailed to the event director listed on the previous page. Any address changes will
be given to your Church Coordinator.
5. All participants must pay the registration fee. Participants who are not attending the LTC Convention must
still pay the registration fee. Please see the registration page for more info.
6. Awards will be given to the Church Coordinator or at the end of the LTC Convention weekend or sent in the
mail if the Church Coordinator is not in attendance.
7. Pre-Convention participants who will be attending the LTC Convention need to read and be aware of the
“Rules for All Convention Events”, located in this manual. All students who are able to attend the convention
are encouraged to participate in convention events!
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BIBLE CLASS TEACHING
PURPOSE: This event helps and encourages young people to develop creative teaching skills.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Prepare a Bible class lesson relating to a suitable Bible passage, story, concept, or event.
Mail the following to the Event Director:
a) Four copies of the lesson plan
b) A 15 to 25 minute video of the lesson being taught.
c) A stamped postcard with your Church Coordinator's mailing address or email address if
receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the home Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email
address is included.
2. Organize the lesson plan and video tape for judging.
3. Provide scoring sheets and copies of the lesson plan, and the video to the three judges for
judging.
4. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award
recommendations.
5. Send completed judging forms, critique sheets, and all award recommendations to the PreConvention Coordinator.
SUGGESTIONS FOR WRITTEN LESSON PLAN:
1. Lesson Goal: Why is it important to teach this lesson? What spiritual lesson do you want
your students to learn? What do you hope to accomplish in the lives of your students (e.g.
help them become more honest?)
2. Lesson Content: Tell what you plan to teach. Include the scripture from which you plan to
take your lesson. Do you plan to teach a memory verse or a new song along with the story?
Will you teach an application story? (Please be brief).
3. Lesson Outline:
a. Focus: How will you get your learners' attention? You might choose a picture, game,
toy, song, story, etc.
b. Bible Lesson: Explain how you will present your lesson. Will you use flannel graph,
flip chart, audio tape, active learning, drama, puppets, etc.
c. Understanding: How will you be sure that your learners caught on to what you
taught? Will you use discussion, Bible quiz game, question and answer, reenactment of the story?
d. Application: Explain the relation between your lesson and the students' everyday
lives. Will you use a fable, have a workbook activity, sing an appropriate song, share
a prayer, drama, etc.
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ADDITIONAL RULES:
1. Each participant should be on a separate video. No team teaching is allowed. Only one
participant is allowed per lesson.
2. The video should be between 15 and 25 minutes in length. It is not necessary to film before
an actual class. The helper doing the taping needs to maintain silence so the teacher can
be heard.
3. A lesson plan format is included. You may copy this form and organize your lesson on it. A
few short sentences under each heading are all that is necessary. You may revise the
lesson plan, if needed, to give a clearer idea of what you have to do. The judges will be able
to see your whole plan in your video.
4. A lesson plan from printed curriculum is allowed, as long as you give credit to the publisher
in your lesson plan.
5. Participants will not be penalized for quality of video.
SUBMISSION
1. Please label Video with Participant Name, Grade, and Congregation.
2. Attach a cover sheet (see pg. 20) and mail to the Event Director (see pg. 19).
AWARDS:
1. Three judges will evaluate each lesson plan and video. Their point totals will be averaged to
obtain a final rating. A critique sheet will be provided for each participant. Awards will be
based on the following ratings:
Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
2. Participants achieving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating will receive an appropriate colored
engraved plate for the individual award plaque.
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BIBLE CLASS LESSON PLAN
This lesson is appropriate for ages: ________________________________
1. Lesson Goal:
2. Lesson Content:
3. Lesson Outline:
a. Focus:
b. Bible Lesson:
c. Check for understanding:
d. Application:
e. Closing:
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Bible Class Teaching Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Appropriate Lesson Goal:
Good
1
Interaction with Children:
Greeting and help as needed
Good
Lesson Plan:
Well prepared
Does it meet the needs of students at each end of the
age range?
Materials available and well organized:
Good
1
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
Excellent
3
4
Good
1
Good
Wise user of time:
15 to 25 minutes
Good
Uses Variety of teaching techniques:
Good
1
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
Appropriate conclusion or ending to class:
1
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
Proper submission:
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
2
1
Accomplishes Lesson Goal:
5
Excellent
2
Uses lesson plan:
Helps organize flow of lesson
5
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
G
S
B
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BIBLE READING
PURPOSE: To provide an opportunity for young people to develop skills through the oral reading
of the Scripture.
PROCESS: This event will be for grades 7-12. (Grades 3-6 can participate as a Convention
Event. See Convention Event Rules in the Convention section of this manual.
Note:
Grades 3-6 may participate in Bible Reading
as a Pre-Convention event as desired,
following the 7-12 rules,
or if scheduling prevents participation in another convention event.
Each participant will:
1. Choose six different readings from Old or New Testament. (These are not required to relate
to this year’s theme.)
2. Readings, including a short introduction…should be one to two minutes in length.
3. Choose readings from a standard translation, no paraphrases.
4. Be sure the certification form is complete. i.e., dates, times, verses, signatures, etc.
5. Mail the following to the Event Director:
a. The verified certification form
b. A stamped postcard with the home Church Coordinator's mailing address or email
address if receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send a confirmation of receipt to the home Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or
email address is included.
2. Review the Bible Reading Certification Form and send award recommendations to the PreConvention Coordinator.
RULES:
Pre-Convention Rules (7-12)
1. A brief introduction to the reading is required. However, the participant should not attempt to
explain or interpret the passages. Participants should place major emphasis on the actual
Bible reading and not on prepared statements.
2. The participant shall read before a group of people in a public setting such as: College Age
Bible Class, Adult Bible Class, Ladies’ Class, Small Group of Adults, or Worship Assembly
as appropriate. If the size of your group makes this difficult, readings can be done in front of
one or two people. The aim is to train young people in scripture reading. Conduct your
approach based on what works best for your group. If possible, each reading should take
place before a different group of people and at a different date and time.
3. Although pre-convention participants will not read before “LTC” judges as at Convention,
they should remember that they are leading others in the reading of God’s Word.
4. The judging form entitled, “Areas of Achieved Excellence” should be used by the judges for
comments for the participant. This should be shared with the participant after each reading.
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It may be helpful to use multiple forms so a separate form can be shared with the participant
after each reading. Participants need to know their areas of excellence and improvement.
Judging should be positive and encouraging.
5. The length of the reading, including the short introduction should be from one to two
minutes.
AWARDS: Pre-Convention (7-12)
1. Gold -- Six (6) public readings
2. Silver -- Four (4) public readings
3. Bronze -- Two (2) public readings
4. Failure to follow the rules will result in a one level drop in award.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
1. Introduction - The effectiveness of the participant to identify: (1) the passage, (2) the
translation, and (3) the passage setting
2. Poise - Proper poise while reading, i.e. composure, self-confidence, handling of the Bible.
3. Posture - One should stand straight with both feet firmly on the floor. Movement should only
be done to emphasize a point.
4. Voice Tone - Voice tone should change to emphasize the meaning and feeling of the text.
5. Voice Volume – Voice volume can be varied to emphasize meaning and feeling in the text.
Also, can the speaker be heard clearly in relationship to the room size and audience?
6. Rate and Flow - Does the reading flow well? Not too fast or too slow. Is there variety?
7. Articulation and Enunciation – Does the participant enunciate the words clearly and
distinctly? Is there good articulation?
8. Eye Contact - Does the reader have the ability to make audience eye contact to give
emphasis to the reading?
9. Overall Impression - What is the overall impression of the reader and his/her reading?
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PRE-CONVENTION BIBLE READING
EVALUATION FORM
for Areas of Achieved Excellence or Desired Improvement
PARTICIPANT NAME:___________________________
Introduction to Passage: ________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Poise:______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Posture: ____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Voice Tone: __________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Voice Volume: ________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Rate of Flow: _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Articulation and Enunciation: _____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Eye Contact: _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Overall Impression: ____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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PRE-CONVENTION BIBLE READING
CERTIFICATION FORM
This is to certify that _________________________ has successfully completed the requirements
for the Pre-Convention Bible Reading. This participant has met the requirements for the
_______________ (Gold, Silver, Bronze) Award by reading before ________ different group(s)
Group #1setting: _________________________________________ Date: _______________
Verses Read: __________________________________________________________
Group #2 setting: _________________________________________ Date: _______________
Verses Read: __________________________________________________________
Group #3 setting: _________________________________________ Date: _______________
Verses Read: __________________________________________________________
Group #4 setting: _________________________________________ Date: _______________
Verses Read: __________________________________________________________
Group #5 setting: _________________________________________ Date: _______________
Verses Read: __________________________________________________________
Group #6 setting: _________________________________________ Date: _______________
Verses Read: __________________________________________________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________
Signature of Adult Certifying Completion: ____________________________________________
Name of Church Coordinator: _____________________________________________________
Church Coordinator Phone#: _____________________________________________________
Congregation: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________
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CHILDREN’S BOOK
PURPOSE: To encourage the use of creative writing and drawing in a Christian arena.
PROCESS: Each participant will:
1. Write a children’s story reflecting some aspect of the current year’s LTC theme.
2. Label your work as fiction or non-fiction.
3. Deliver entries to the Children’s Book Event Director on or before the pre-convention
deadline, include an email address or a stamped postcard if confirmation of receipt of the
book is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Coordinator will:
1. If requested, send a confirmation of receipt of the book to the local Church Coordinator by
US mail or email
2. Fill out top portion of judging forms with name, grade, and congregation of participant.
3. Organize the books for judging.
4. Provide a Judge’s Score Sheet for each book for the three Judges.
5. Compile judging sheets and assign award category G, S, B, P.
6. Mail all judging forms, critique forms, and award recommendations to the Pre Convention
Coordinator
7. Prepare books to be displayed at the Convention.
RULES:
1. The story must be submitted in book form. (bound with staples, thread, glue, etc.)
Handwritten work is admissible if legible and neatly presented. The first page must be the
title page which gives the title of the book, name of author, name of illustrator and target
audience age.
2. The story may be written in any form of fiction/non-fiction (e.g. mystery, action, humor, fable,
etc) so long as it reflects the current year’s LTC theme. The theme may be reflected
anywhere in the story, climax or conclusion, so long as it is clearly and accurately taught or
presented.
3. The story should use correct grammar (including spelling) and proper punctuation. It should
also include elements appropriate for fiction/non-fiction, such as plot and character
development.
4. Adult assistance should be mainly verbal. Adults may discuss the theme and possible
applications and make verbal suggestions on content and style. Adults may also note
editorial corrections on the participant’s written work.
5. Each participant(s) may submit only one entry.
6. The book must be illustrated (drawing, cartoon, photographs, or computer-generated). All
illustrations must be original work. It is unlawful to use copyrighted works.
7. The book must include a title page that includes the name of the book and the author and
illustrator.
8. There are two grade categories for the event: Grades 3-6, 7-12
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SUBMISSION OF BOOK
1. ONE typed cover sheet (see pg. 20) should be attached to the outside of the book or
inserted loosely inside the front cover.
2. Books are to be sent to the Children’s Book Event Director on or before the pre-convention
deadline (see pg. 19).
AWARDS:
1. There will be three Judges. Comment sheets will be provided for each participant in the
Take Home Packet. An award rating will be assigned based upon the three Judges scores
on a 5 point scale:
a. 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Average, 2 = Below Average, 1 = Needs work
2. Participants will be assigned a Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Participation Rating based upon the
judges’ scores and will receive an
3. Appropriate-colored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque.
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Children’s Book Judge's Form
Name(s) of participant(s):_____________________________
Church:____________________________
Grade:_______, ________
Judge’s ID #_________
Theme: Use of assigned theme. The story should blend creatively with the parameters of the
theme.
_ Excellent _ Good
_ Average _ Below Average _ Needs Work
Comment:
Language: Use of the English Language. Word usage, spelling, and grammar.
_ Excellent _ Good
_ Average _ Below Average _ Needs Work
Comment:
Illustrations: Do the illustrations enhance the story line?
_ Excellent _ Good
_ Average _ Below Average
Comment:
_ Needs Work
Readability: Is the story readable? Does the plot flow easily?
_ Excellent _ Good
_ Average _ Below Average
Comment:
_ Needs Work
Interest: Does the story catch and hold the reader’s attention?
_ Excellent _ Good
_ Average _ Below Average
Comment:
_ Needs Work
Format: Did the participant follow instructions for formatting and submitting the story?
_ Excellent _ Good
_ Average _ Below Average _ Needs Work
Comment:
Any Additional Comments:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
FOR USE ONLY BY THE
EVENT COORDINATOR:
G S B
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CHRISTIAN ESSAY
PURPOSE: This event challenges individuals to use the written word to communicate God's
message. Their writing content, style, and message should reflect a respect for the importance
and value of communicating God's message in written form.
PROCESS:
1 Each participant will:
1. Write an essay reflecting some aspect of the current year's LTC theme.
2. Make the essay length 250-500 words.
a. Mail the following to the Event Director
b. Four copies of the essay and one cover sheet
3. A stamped postcard with the home Church Coordinator's mailing address, or email address,
if receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
1 The Event Director will:
1. Send a confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard included.
2. Organize and send copies of the essays and judging forms to the judges for judging. Judges
may use the copies submitted for critiquing. If so, these copies will also be returned to the
participant.
3. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award
recommendations.
4. Send judging and critique forms to the Pre-Convention Coordinator with all award
recommendations.
5. Also provide a copy of each essay to be displayed at the convention.
1 RULES:
1. The essay length is to be 250 to 500 words. Essays over or under this amount will receive a
5 point penalty.
2. In the beginning of the paper, the current year's LTC theme should be introduced. The
thesis statement should be clearly stated and supported by three to five points in the body
of the paper. The essay should be ended by reaching a reasonable conclusion sustained by
the previous points.
3. The essay must be typewritten and double-spaced. For students sixth grade or younger,
handwritten work is admissible. It must be, in the opinions of the judges, legible and neatly
presented.
4. Copies of an oratory speech will not be accepted as an essay.
5. Adult assistance should be limited to discussing the theme and its application to today's
lifestyles.
6. Each higher grade should demonstrate more effective use of the written word.
SUBMISSION
1. Submit one cover sheet (see pg. 20) with the four copies of the essay.
2. Essays are to be sent to the Christian Essay Event Director (see pg. 19)
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AWARDS:
1. Each participant will be rated by the following scale:
2. Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
3. Participants who receive a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating will receive the appropriatecolored engraved plate for the individual's award plaque.
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Christian Essay Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Use of Assigned Theme:
The essay should blend creatively with the
parameters of the theme.
Use of the English Language:
Word usage, spelling and grammar.
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
1
Structure as an Essay:
The LTC theme should be clearly introduced in the
beginning of the paper. The thesis statement should
be clearly seen. This main idea should be supported
by 3-5 points in the body of the article. The essay
should be closed by a conclusion sustained by the
previous materials.
Readability:
This area concerns relevance to today, pagination,
absence of typographical errors, and the ability to
hold a reader’s interest.
Mood of the Writing:
Proper use of humor, personal stories, and
illustrations will be evaluated as to the theme. The
theme, points, and conclusion should be enhanced
by such usage. The work should clearly be seen as
the writer’s thoughts and expression rather than a
collection of the thoughts of others.
Proper Submission:
Did the participant follow instructions for formatting
and submitting the essay?
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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CHRISTIAN FICTION
PURPOSE: In today's world there is a need for fiction that conveys a Christian message as an
alternative to fiction that is often atheistic and amoral in nature. This event encourages the
growth of creative writers to use their skill in a Christian arena.
PROCESS: Each participant will:
1. Write a short story that reflects the current LTC theme.
a. Make the story form 3-6 double-spaced, typed pages (see “Rules" paragraph 1).
b. Mail the following to the Event Director:
2. Four copies and one cover sheet
3. A stamped postcard with the home Church Coordinator's mailing address, or email address,
if receipt confirmation is requested
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
PROCESS: The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email
address is included.
2. Organize and send copies of the stories and judging forms to the judges for judging. Judges
may use the copies submitted for critiquing. If so, these copies will also be returned to the
participant.
3. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award
recommendations.
4. Send judging and critique sheets to the Pre-Convention Coordinator with all award
recommendations.
5. Provide a copy of each story for display at the convention.
RULES:
1. The short story will be typed (NO LARGER THAN SIZE 12 FONT), double-spaced, and 3 to
6 pages in length. For the 3-6 grade category, handwritten work is admissible if it is legible
and neatly presented. If it is handwritten, the length shall be 4-6 pages on notebook paper,
skipping every other line. The Title of the Composition must be on the first page.
2. The story can be any form of fiction, such as a mystery, an action story, a fable, etc., as long
as the current LTC theme is reflected. The theme could be reflected throughout the story, in
the climax, or in the conclusion, as long as it is clear to the reader that the theme is being
taught, or presented in story form.
3. The story will be written in good grammatical style.
4. The story should include appropriate fiction elements such as plot and character
development.
5. The story will be FICTION, based on imagination, not fact and not a biography or
autobiography.
6. Adult assistance should be essentially verbal. Adults may make verbal suggestions on
content and point out editorial corrections on the participant’s written work.
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SUBMISSION:
Essays are to be sent to the Christian Fiction Event Director (see pg. 19) along with a cover
sheet (see pg. 20). Be sure to include the title in your cover page.
AWARDS:
1. Each participant will be rated by the following scale:
2. Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
3. Participants who achieve a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating will be awarded an appropriatecolored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque.
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Christian Fiction Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Use of Assigned Theme:
The essay should blend creatively with the
parameters of the LTC theme.
Use of the English Language:
Word usage, spelling and grammar.
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
1
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Are literary devices such as similes or metaphors
used?
Readability:
Is the story readable? Does the plot flow easily,
or is the story confusing? Does the story catch
and hold your attention?
Creativity:
How unique is the story in plot, form or
expression?
Proper Submission:
Did the participant follow instructions for
formatting and submitting the essay?
Good
1
Excellent
Good
1
Excellent
Good
1
5
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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CHRISTIAN WEBSITE
PURPOSE: As the Internet becomes more and more a part of our society’s daily life, it is becoming
important for a church to have a website promoting its ministries, focus and reliance on the Bible.
The purpose of this event is to provide opportunity and experience to individuals wishing to serve
in developing in this new communications medium.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Complete the creation of a Christian website.
2. Send the web site or notification of participation via email to the Event Director on or before
the deadline for pre-convention events. The communication must contain the following
information:
a. Congregation name
b. Name of participants
c. Age of participants
3. Make the web site available in one of the following media:
a. Internet accessible URL of the site that is to be judged.
b. A zipped file containing the whole website.
c. If zipped file is too large to email and an internet address is not available the site may
be mailed to the event coordinator recorded on a CDROM.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
THE EVENT DIRECTOR WILL:
1. Send confirmation of notification email receipt via reply email.
2. Coordinate selection of judges with ability, experience and qualifications to judge the
entries.
3. Notify judges of websites submitted, and send copies of judging forms to the judges for
judging.
4. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award
recommendations.
5. Send judging and critique forms to the Pre-Convention Coordinator with all award
recommendations.
6. Also provide copies of any submitted CDs of websites to be displayed at the convention.
RULES:
1. This is a team event. The team may consist of as few as one or as many as three people.
Equal representation of participants must be evident.
2. The site must make use of the Internet to glorify God through content and general
presentation.
3. The site content and construction is open. It must, however, be related in some fashion with
the theme of LTC.
4. There will be two grade levels in this event: Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12
5. Each participant may only participate once in the Christian Website event.
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6. Website content (photography, text, video, audio, graphics, code, etc.) shall not be added or
modified after the site is submitted for judging.
7. Each website must consist of at least eight pages and no more than twenty-five pages with
links that inter-connect all of the pages in a useful manner.
8. There should be no “dead” links. This would include “Coming soon” or “Under construction”
links. Offsite references must be verified prior to submission. The website should be
complete.
9. Only one base URL may be submitted for judging. Any and all pages that reside at or below
the base URL will be included in the judged website.
10. Assistance given to the participants shall be limited to that of instruction, advice and
supervision.
11. Personal email addresses of participants must not appear in the site. Instead use an
alternate email address, just for the LTC event. Example: ‘[email protected]’. The
email address does not have to be valid. (This is to protect the participant)
12. Artwork created or modified specifically for the website, must be the work of the participants
and indicated as such by a copyright.
13. The original work of others shall be respected. Copyrighted material not owned by the
participants must not be used without permission. All copyrighted material must be marked
as such.
14. The web site must be written using standard HTML compatible with IE 5.0 or greater as well
as Netscape 6 or greater. Avoid Microsoft IE only extensions such as DHTML.
15. Use of tools such as Visual Studio®, Front Page®, Hot Dog® and Netscape Composer® is
permitted.
16. Pages should be formatted to be viewed on an 800x600 resolution screen.
17. If the website will be using any form of CGI or server side scripting, the participant must
discuss its use with the event director prior to designing that portion of the website.
Notes:
1. Free hosting of your website can be an inexpensive way to get your pages on the Internet.
The downside is that many of these require the presence of banners and other
advertisements that detract from the intended message of a Christian website.
2. There are lots of websites that offer free graphics or graphics that are free to non-profit
organizations.
3. A “website” as the term is used in this event description does not mean that it must be an
independent web address. A “website” can also be a collection of pages appearing
“beneath” or branching off of a church website.
A few helpful references:
All About Designing for the Web,
(http://www.webdeveloper.com/design/design_qa.html)
by Web Developer® Staff
A Beginner’s Guide to HTML,
(http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/General/Internet/WWW/HTMLPrimer.html)
created at NCSA, a unit of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Copyright 1997 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.
Web Developers Virtual Library,
(http://www.wdvl.com/)
by Internet.com Corp.
A Guide to Web evangelism,
(http://www.brigada.org/today/articles/web-evangelism.html)
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Produced by SOON Gospel Literature (http://www.soon.org.uk/info/who.htm)
JUDGING:
1. There will be three Judges.
2. Judges will have experience, ability and qualifications to judge website entries.
3. Award rating will be assigned based on the point average between the three Judges.
4. The Event Director reserves the right to adjust points awarded by judges.
AWARDS:
1. Each team will be rated according to the following point scale:
2. Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
3. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individuals Award Plaque will be given to
each participant receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating.
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Christian Website Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Use of LTC Theme:
Good
1
Glorified God:
The design honors and glorifies our heavenly
Father.
Page Limit:
8 to 25 pages.
Appearance:
Overall appearance of all elements are
aesthetically pleasing ad promote understanding.
Fast loading:
For users accessing page via 56kb modem.
Good
Link structure:
Links/buttons lead to other pages in a consistent,
logical and user friendly way. No orphaned pages or
dead links.
Content:
Purpose and focus is clear and maintained. No
distractions. Not modified after entrance time.
Technical Review:
Sized appropriately. No JavaScript errors. No HTML
errors. CGI/Scripting Functions. Consistent formatting.
Copyright:
Obvious violations of copyrighted material.
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
Excellent
Good
1
3
4
Good
3
4
Good
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
2
1
5
Excellent
2
1
5
Excellent
2
1
5
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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CHURCH BULLETIN
PURPOSE: The church bulletin is the first and maybe the only printed material a visitor may
receive when visiting a local church. The bulletin can be an extremely effective communication tool
for the local church. Creating a bulletin that gets read and used can be an art. This project is
intended to help young people develop the skills to use creative ideas and techniques to
communicate information about their church to both the visitor and the regular attendees. The
hope is to show another area of the church that needs creative people to be leaders.
PROCESS:
Each Participant will:
1. Create four DIFFERENT bulletins (three “Sunday Morning” bulletins and one special
program - e.g. Christmas Eve, Faith Promise, Special mid-week guest, LTC Event, etc.)
a. At least one of the three “Sunday Morning” Bulletins should reflect this year’s LTC
theme.
2. Bulletins will measure 81/2” x 11”, 81/2” x 14”, or 11" x 17" prior to folding.
3. This may be a team event. A team can consist of 2 or 3 participants.
4. Mail to the Event Director by the Pre-convention deadline.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator if a pre-addressed, stamped
envelope or an email address is included.
2. Organize the bulletins for judging.
3. Provide Judge’s Score Sheets for your three judges.
4. Compile judging sheets and assign award category G, S, B, P.
5. Mail all judging sheets, comment sheets, a copy of each Bulletin with its cover sheet, and all
award recommendations to the Pre-Convention Coordinator by April 1st.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS:
1. Date
2. Church Identification: Name and / or Logo, Address, Phone Number
3. Contact information: Minister’s name & phone number; Who and How to contact for more
info.
4. Things to know before next week
a. Weekly schedule of activities; Upcoming events
5. Welcome
6. Useful Information:
a. Nursery?
b. Children’s classes?
c. Facilities information?
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OPTIONAL ELEMENTS:
1. Statement of Faith / Purpose
2. Artwork / Graphics
3. Sermon outline / Place for notes
4. Prayer List
5. Guest Information: Their information for us
NOTE:
A bulletin is NOT a newsletter although it will contain news events. It needs to contain enough
information without inundating the reader with needless details. It should be visually appealing:
using a variety of fonts, graphics, and s p a c e can make it attractive.
RULES:
1. The bulletin must be created, formatted, designed, etc. by the participant. Glean the
information you need and use YOUR OWN creativity to put it together.
2. Please remember to follow any and all appropriate copyright laws. Thank you.
SUBMISSION
Send bulletins, along with cover sheet (use format on pg. 20) to the Church Bulletin Event
Director (see pg. 19). In addition, the following information needs to be included at the bottom
of the cover sheet:
Type of equipment / program used:
Computer, typewriter, etc
Publisher, WORD, MAC, other
Printer: Color / Black & White? Inkjet / Laser / other?
Copier, Duplicator, etc
Internet resources used.
Indicate by date if any of your bulletins were actually used by your church?
AWARDS:
1. There will be three Judges. Comment sheets will be provided for each participant in the
Take Home Packet.
2. An award rating will be assigned based upon the three Judges scores on a 5 point scale:
a. 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Average, 2 = Below Average, 1 = Needs work
3. Participants will be assigned a Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Participation Rating based upon the
judges scores and will receive an appropriate-colored engraved plate for the individual’s
award plaque. A team plaque will be awarded to teams.
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Church Bulletin Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Use of LTC Theme:
Does one of the submitted bulletins reflect this
years LTC Theme?
Appeal:
Are the submitted bulletins visually appealing,
using a variety of fonts, graphics and space?
Information:
Do the submitted bulletins communicate
information to a visitor about the congregation?
Appearance:
Overall appearance of the submitted bulletins.
Needs Work
Creativity:
Are all the submitted individually creative or do
they follow a template?
Needs Work
Elements:
Do the submitted bulletins contain all the required
elements?
Needs Work
1
2
Needs Work
1
2
Needs Work
1
2
Needs Work
1
2
1
2
1
2
Average
3
Excellent
4
Average
3
Excellent
4
Average
3
4
Excellent
5
Excellent
4
Average
3
5
4
Average
3
5
Excellent
Average
3
5
5
Excellent
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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COMMUNION MEDITATION
PURPOSE: Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us. The message of His death, burial and
resurrection is the foundation of Christianity. To remember the importance of God’s sacrifice of his
son, Jesus provided us with the Lord’s Supper. This event encourages our youth to express their
comprehension of the relevance of Christ’s death to all aspects of the Christian life. Though this is
a written event, it should be written as if giving a talk in preparation for the Lord’s Supper.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Write a meditation essay for preparation for the Lord’s Supper, including significant
reference to the LTC theme.
2. The meditation shall be typed and shall be between 150-250 words (3 – 6 grades) and 200300 words (7-12 grades). It shall be typed in a size 12 size font.
3. Mail the following to the Event Director:
a. Four copies of the essay and one cover sheet
b. A stamped postcard with the home Church Coordinator's mailing address, or an
email address, if receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send a confirmation of receipt to the home Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard is
included.
2. Organize and send copies of the essays and judging forms to the judges for judging. Judges
may use the copies of the essays submitted for critiquing. If so, these copies will also be
returned to the participant.
3. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award recommendation.
a. Mail all judging sheets and comment sheets to the Pre-Convention Director.
b. Provide a copy of each essay and cover sheet for display at the convention.
c. Send judging and critique forms to the Pre-Convention Coordinator with all award
recommendations.
RULES:
1. The meditation shall have at least four parts:
a. An introductory statement
b. Scripture must be included
c. An essay in which three things must be mentioned:
i. The death of Christ
ii. The bread and The fruit of the vine.
d. A conclusion
2. No more than half the words in any essay may consist of quotations, including scripture.
3. The scripture may appear anywhere in the meditation.
Grade categories:
1. Grades 3 –6,
2. Grades 7 – 12
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SUBMISSION OF ESSAYS:
Four copies and a cover sheet should be postmarked on or before the pre-convention deadline
and sent to the Event Director (see pg. 20 for cover sheet details and pg. 19) for event director
address).
AWARDS:
1. Three judges will evaluate the essays and the scores averaged. Ratings of Gold, Silver, and
Bronze will be as below:
2. Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
3. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individuals Award Plaque will be given to
each participant receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating.
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Communion Meditation Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Thesis/Main Point:
Is the writer’s central idea clear? Is the “gist” of
the writing easily discernible? Is the key idea
related to the LTC theme? Is the main idea
compelling and creative?
Organization:
Are the speech’s/writing’s main points clear? Are
the main points logically developed? Are the main
points well supported? Does the speaker/writing
show transitions between points?
Content:
Is the material interesting and significant? Does
the speech/writing keep your attention? Does the
content demonstrate particularly good insight?
Proper Submission:
Did the participant follow instructions for
formatting and submitting?
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
Good
1
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
1
5
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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S
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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
PURPOSE: This event is designed to encourage spiritual discipline and growth in the participants
as they continue to serve the Lord with their talents and gifts. It promotes active commitment and
consistency in Prayer, Study, and Journaling in the participant’s walk with God.
PROCESS:
Each Participant will:
1. Spend time in prayer, study and journaling prior to convention. Refer to the Reading Record
below.
2. Complete a one-page typed summary report explaining the personal benefit and growth
gained by the participant.
3. Complete and submit the Reading Record sheet to the home Church Coordinator who will
then verify that a journal was kept during the time spent and sign the form.
4. Mail the following to the Event Director:
a. Reading Record
b. Award Certification Form
c. One copy of the typed summary report (The journal will not be submitted.)
d. An email address of the Church Coordinator is needed so a confirmation of receipt
can be sent to them.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator to the email address provided.
2. Verify the Award Certification Form and the Reading Record.
3. Provide a list of awards to the Pre-Convention Coordinator
4. Send Certification Forms to the Convention Coordinator for display at the convention.
RULES:
1. Participation is open to all students.
2. The participant must read the Bible each day for 30 days. Each day’s reading will be
recorded on the Reading Record for verification. Participants may work with a set study or
studies ( ie. Power for Today ) to aid them, just as long as the study and additional Bible
reading takes at least the required time. Actual Bible reading must be a minimum of one half
of the devotional time.
3. Age categories:
a. 3rd – 6th grade, 10 minutes required each day for 30 days
b. 7th – 12th grade, 15 minutes required each day for 30 days
4. Participants must spend time in prayer each day and keep a journal of things they pray
about. This journal will allow them to observe how the Lord works in their prayer lives.
5. (This journal is a private part of the relationship that is developing between the participant
and God. Therefore, the journal is private and off-limits to others for reading unless
the participant gives them permission. Journal entries and Prayer time may be any
length. Journals may be made with computer or by hand scribing, just as long as one is kept
for everyday and can be verified by an outside source. This journal will not be submitted.)
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6. Participants will complete a report explaining the personal benefit and growth gained during
the time spent in prayer, study and journaling. This report should be completed with as little
adult help as possible.
7. Age categories:
a. 3rd – 6th grade write a 150 – 200 word, 12 font, double spaced report
b. 7th – 12th grade write a 250 - 350 word, 12 font, double spaced report
8. Local Church and Program Directors will verify that the Reading Record is filled out with at
least one reading per day and will verify that at least one journal entry is made for each day
of participation. The adults coordinating this locally are not asked to read the journal, but
simply verify that a journal is kept for everyday for the stated period of time.
SUBMISSION
Send typed report, award certification form, and cover sheet (see pg. 20) to the Daily
Devotional Event Director (see pg. 19).
AWARDS:
1. Awards will be based on the following scale:
a. Gold Rating- 26 to 30 out of 30 days
b. Silver Rating- 21-25 out of 30 days
c. Bronze Rating- 16 to 20 out of 30 days
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DAILY DEVOTIONAL AWARD CERTIFICATION FORM
This is to certify that _____________________________ has successfully completed the
requirements for a __________ award in Daily Devotions. The Reading Record is completed
with at least one reading entry per day for the stated period of time and a report is submitted.
Signature of Student ______________________________________Grade_______________
Name of adult certifying completion_________________________ Phone #________________
Name of Church Coordinator______________________________ Phone #________________
Congregation _____________________________________________________
Church
Address______________________________________________________Zip_____________
Phone _______________________________Date submitted___________________________
Please check one:
Student will be attending convention □
Student will not be attending convention □
Mail this form along with the filled out Reading Record form
and a copy of the summary report to the Daily Devotions Director.
READING RECORD
Date
Bible Book
Chapter Verses
Date
Bible Book
Chapter Verses
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EVANGELISM / OUTREACH CHALLENGE
PURPOSE: To encourage Christian young people to reach out and teach others the gospel of Christ;
To promote the need of reaching the lost and bringing them to the knowledge of God’s Word.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Be involved in two or more outreach projects with those who are not New Testament Christians.
2. Make a list of scripture references as a tool he / she might use in one on one Bible Studies.
3. Write a one-page report of the lessons learned from reaching out to others with the gospel.
4. Fill out the pre-convention challenge event certification form and list the outreach projects he / she
has completed.
5. Mail the verified event certification form to the Event Coordinator on or before the pre-convention
event deadline.
The Church coordinator or coach will:
Complete all General Event Rules and Pre-Convention Event Rules
The Event Coordinator will:
1. Complete all General Event Rules and Pre-Convention Event Rules
2. Send confirmation of receipt to the home Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email address
is included.
3. Verify the Award Certification Form and the Reading Record.
4. Provide a list of awards to the Pre-Convention Coordinator
5. Send Certification Forms to the Convention Coordinator for display at the convention.
RULES:
1. Participation is for 7th – 12th grade students; any project may be done more than once per year.
2. When individual Bible studies are conducted, the participant must outline a study approved by the
event coach or church coordinator before the actual study begins.
3. Material must be Bible-based and evangelistic. The objective is to teach God’s word and bring the
lost to Christ.
4. Participants and event coaches will keep records of dates, materials used, and the participant’s
responses to these outreach projects. Individual projects can be performed more than once.
Suggested projects:
1. Conducting a Bible study with a non-Christian.
2. Conducting a Bible study with a new convert on living the Christian life.
3. Being a participant in a mission trip.
4. Bringing at least 4 non-Christians with you to worship.
5. Conducting a weekly Bible study for your peers (including a non-Christian) for at least a month.
6. Being a part of an outreach team that works for at least one day to invite people to worship, a gospel
meeting, VBS, or to participate in a Bible study.
7. Organizing or working on a youth rally designed to reach area youth.
8. Making 4 contacts with those who visit your Bible class inviting them to return and study.
9. Being a part of a teaching team that works with a VBS reaching out to area youth.
10. Working with the local preacher, youth, or outreach minister/leader to assist in teaching the gospel to
the lost. This can be a project designed by the participant or other adult leader and approved by the
church coordinator.
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AWARDS:
Gold – 8 projects
Silver – 6 projects
Bronze – 4 projects
EVANGELISM / OUTREACH CHALLENGE – Adult Verification Form
Student Participant_____________________________________
Certifying Adult________________________________________
This student has successfully completed the Evangelism / Outreach Challenge Event for a
____________ (gold, silver, bronze) award by: (see rules and suggested projects)
PROJECTS COMPLETED:
1.
______________________________________________________________________________
2.
______________________________________________________________________________
3.
______________________________________________________________________________
4.
______________________________________________________________________________
5.
6.
7.
8.
______________________________________________________________________________
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POETRY
PURPOSE:
This event develops the ability to express spiritual feelings and thoughts in the form of rhyme and
verse.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Write a poem whose content reflects the current year's theme.
2. Ensure that the poem is typewritten, no larger than size 14 font, not in script font, and does
not exceed one page. (Italics may be used. Italics keep the individual letters separate
making it easier to read than a script font which links the letters together.)
3. Mail the following to the Event Director (E-mail and fax entries are not acceptable.)
a. Four copies of the poem and one cover sheet
b. A stamped postcard with the Church Coordinator's mailing address, or email
address, if receipt confirmation is requested.
1
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email
address is included.
2. Organize and send copies of the poems and judging forms to the judges for judging.
Judges may use the copies submitted for critiquing. If so, these copies will also be returned
to the participant.
3. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award
recommendations.
4. Send judging and critique forms to the Pre-Convention Coordinator with all award
recommendations.
5. Also provide a copy of each poem to be displayed at the convention.
6. Notify the Celebration Director of two poems selected to be read at the Saturday night
ceremony, and provide copies of the poems. Submit a third poem for an alternate.
RULES:
1. The poem may be written in any meter or rhythm. It does not have to rhyme. Poems that do
rhyme can adhere to any rhyme scheme.
2. Submit one cover sheet with the four copies of poetry. The format for the cover sheet is
given below.
3. Adult assistance should be essentially verbal. Adults may discuss the theme and possible
poetic applications. Adults may also make verbal suggestions on content and style, and
point out editorial corrections on the participant's written work.
4. Poems must be typewritten, no larger than size 14 font, not in script font, and must not
exceed one page. (Italics may be used. Italics keep the individual letters separate making it
easier to read than a script font which links the letters together.)
Age categories:
1. grades 3 – 6
2. grades 7 – 12
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SUBMISSION
Include a cover sheet (see pg. 20) and send to the Poetry Event Director (see pg. 19).
AWARDS:
1. Each participant will be rated by the following scale:
2. Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
3. Participants who receive a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating will receive the appropriatecolored engraved plate for the individual's award plaque
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Poetry Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Creativity:
Use of current LTC theme.
Structure:
Proper use of rhyme schemes, meter or nonrhyming schemes.
Readability:
Appropriate use of “poetic license” for desired
effect.
Overall Effect:
Words, style and meaning combined. Is it
age/grade appropriate material and vocabulary?
Proper Submission:
Did the participant follow instructions for
formatting and submitting?
Good
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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POWER POINT PRESENTATION
Purpose: To develop and demonstrate creative and technical talents by creating a PowerPoint
presentation.
Categories:
Category A: Scrapbook of your church’s youth ministry for the past year.
Category B: Scrapbook your church’s preparation and participation in LTC for the past year.
Category C: Devotional Meditation based on this year’s LTC theme.
Category D: Bible Story Telling based on this year’s LTC theme.
Category E: Songs and Sermon Notes centered on this year’s LTC theme.
Process:
1. For Categories A and B, collect pictures of LTC and other youth group activities from the
last twelve months.
2. For Category C, the entry must be suitable for use in the corporate worship or during
personal devotions.
3. For Category D, the entry must be suitable for presentation in a Bible class.
4. For Category E, the entry must be suitable for presentation at a Sunday morning worship
assembly.
5. The PowerPoint Presentation should be self-explanatory, but if you wish to provide
additional descriptions of the pictures and additional short narratives about the activities for
the judges, you are free to do so in a one-page attachment.
6. Submit your entry to the event coordinator on or before the pre-convention deadline.
Rules:
1. Presentations should be not less than 10 slides or more than 40. The first slide must include
participants’ name(s) with their grade(s), church name, category, and copyright information.
2. The slides themselves and all features within the slide should advance automatically. The
maximum time for the presentation is 7 minutes.
3. Due to the variety of fonts and features within PowerPoint itself, presenters should check
their presentation on different computers to ensure compatibility. Presentations will be
judged on computers running PowerPoint 2000 or better on both Windows and Macintosh
platforms.
4. Name your files with your church name and team number in this form: CentralCoC_01.ppt
5. A maximum of three (3) students may work on a presentation. Each participant may
participate on only one (1) team.
6. The presentation will be judged at the level of the oldest participant.
7. There are two grade levels in this event:
a. Grades 3-6
b. Grades 7-12
8. Adult assistance shall be limited to that of technical advice and supervision only.
9. By sending your presentation to LTC you are granting permission to LTC to upload your
work to the LTC website as a resource for future participants. As such, please include on
your first slide personal copyright information.
Awards:
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1. Awards will be given to all team members, based on each team’s rating. Ratings and
awards of gold, silver, bronze, and no award will be given according to the judging criteria
listed.
Judging Criteria:
1. Depicts Theme – Viewer understanding of the theme and its impact on people’s lives is
enhanced. This includes activities outside of LTC preparation that show real life application
of the theme.
2. Displays Creativity – Fonts, colors, graphics, sounds, and animation are used in creative,
tasteful, and aesthetically pleasing ways.
3. Neatness/Legibility – Slides are not “cluttered,” but display a well-organized, informative
presentation of the material.
4. Description of Events – Descriptions which accompany pictures should be succinct, yet
informative.
5. Follows Required Standards – Follows procedures and rules outlined above.
6. Overall Impact – Does the presentation glorify God?
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Power Point Presentation Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Depicts Theme:
Viewer understanding of the theme and its impact
on people’s lives is enhanced. This includes
activities outside of LTC preparation that show
real life application of the theme.
Displays Creativity:
Fonts, colors, graphics, sounds, and animation
are used in creative, tasteful, and aesthetically
pleasing ways.
Neatness/Legibility:
Slides are not “cluttered,” but display a wellorganized, informative presentation of the
material.
Description of Events:
Descriptions which accompany pictures should
be succinct, yet informative.
Follows Required Standards:
10-40 slides, first slide includes names, grades,
congregation name, copyright info, does show
have auto advancing slides, is it compatible with
ppt 2000 or better.
Time:
Max time 7 minutes.
Overall Impact:
Does the presentation glorify God?
Proper Submission:
Did the participant follow instructions for
formatting and submitting?
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
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2
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4
Good
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Excellent
Good
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3
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Excellent
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Excellent
2
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Excellent
2
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Excellent
Good
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5
Excellent
Good
1
5
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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PRAYER CHALLENGE
PURPOSE: To promote the habit of praying; To encourage recognition of the constant need for
prayer as a part of our relationship with God. To promote the use of prayer journals to keep track
of our conversations with the Father, and promote a scheduled, ongoing “quiet time” with God,
which is so often consumed by other activities.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Maintain a prayer journal for four, eight, or ten weeks during the 12 months preceding the
pre-convention deadline.
2. Document a prayer journal at least five days for every week during this period.
3. Mail the verified certification form to the Event Coordinator on or before the pre-convention
event deadline. Do not send prayer journals in with the confirmation form. These are to be
kept by the participant.
The Church coordinator or coach will:
1. Complete all General Event Rules and Pre-Convention Event Rules.
The Event Coordinator will:
1.Send confirmation of receipt to the home Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email
address is included.
2. Verify the Award Certification Form and the Reading Record.
3. Provide a list of awards to the Pre-Convention Coordinator
4. Send Certification Forms to the Convention Coordinator for display at the convention.
5. Provide names of prospective prayer leaders to Coordinator for Saturday Night Celebration
and for Sunday morning men’s class, women’s class and worship.
RULES:
1. The participant must maintain a prayer journal documenting his prayers, as well as a list of
answered prayers. This event will take place during the 12 months preceding the preconvention deadline.
2. The quality of the documentation will be representative of the age of the participant.
3. Journals will be maintained at least five days per week, and will include praise, petition, and
a listing of answered prayers.
4. The Church Coordinator will specify one or more individuals to verify the use of a prayer
journal at least one time during every month of the activity. The adult may not be related to
the participant. They must certify that the participant has completed the prayer journal for
the four, eight, or ten week period.
Note: The purpose of the adult verification is both to determine whether the journal is being
maintained, as well as encouraging the child to continue using this leadership quality. The adult
should also offer encouragement to the participant on potential changes they might wish to make
in their journaling process and how to praise God. Special prayer times with the participant are
encouraged.
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AWARDS:
Awards will be given to participants in each of the following categories.
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
10 Week Prayer Journal
8 Week Prayer Journal
4 Week Prayer Journal
5 days per week
5 days per week
5 days per week
List of Answered Prayers
List of Answered Prayers
List of Answered Prayers
PRAYER CHALLENGE – Adult Verification Form
Student Participant____________________________________
Certifying Adult_______________________________________
This student has successfully completed the Prayer Challenge Event for a ________award by:
_____praying and maintaining a prayer journal for the required time during the 12 months
preceding the pre-convention deadline.
_____praying and journaling at least 5 days per week during the period.
_____making his / her prayers include both praise and petition
_____keeping a list of answered prayers
_____being sure a non-related adult has certified the student’s Prayer Challenge activities at least
once each month.
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RADIO/MEDIA MINUTE MESSAGE
PURPOSE: The Radio/Media Minute Message is designed to challenge the participant in using a
medium that is powerful in today's world but where time is of the essence. The participant is to
design and present a radio spot on audio cassette, CD, or DVD which would reach out to the
community and encourage them with the message of Christ in relation to the current year’s LTC
theme.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Participate only as an individual
2. Write a brief message and record it on an audio cassette tape, CD, or DVD
3. Mail the following to the Event Director:
a. Audio Cassette tape, CD, or DVD
b. Cover sheet
c. Three copies of the message script
d. A stamped postcard with the Church Coordinator's mailing address or email address
if receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the home Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email
address is included
2. Organize the media and written messages, and provide judging forms for the three judges.
3. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award
recommendations.
4. Send judging and critique forms to the Pre-Convention Coordinator with all award
recommendations.
5. Notify the Celebration Director of the two “messages” to be shared at the Saturday night
ceremony and provide copies of the media.
RULES:
1. Time is of the essence. Your congregation has paid for a 60 - second media spot. If your
message is longer than 60 seconds, the radio/tv station will charge your congregation extra,
and you will be penalized 5 points. This time will start with the first recorded sound (voice,
music, or special effect) on the media and end with the last recorded sound. If the spoken
message is shorter than 45 seconds, your congregation will not have received its money's
worth, and you will be penalized 3 points. This may include vocal music, ONLY if it is clearly
the participant doing the singing.
2. The 45 to 60 seconds of the main message must be in the participant’s voice. NO adult
voices will be on the media.
3. Background music, special effects, etc., are permitted.
4. Age categories:
a. grades 3 – 6
b. grades 7 – 12
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SUBMISSION
1. Submit only one Radio/Media Minute Message per audio cassette.
2. The participant’s name and congregation should be on the cassette tape, CD, or DVD. The
cover sheet (see pg. 20), 3 typed scripts, and the tape are to be mailed to the Event Director
(see pg. 19).
AWARDS:
1. Each participant will be rated by the following scale:
2. Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
3. Participants who achieve a Gold, Silver, or Bronze rating will receive an appropriate-colored
engraved plate for the individual's award plaque.
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Radio/Media Minute Message Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Depicts Theme:
Adherence to this year’s theme.
Script:
Use of scripture or illustrations to support the
message.
Flow:
Continuity of message (introduction to body of
message and conclusions, etc.).
Originality and creativity:
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Good
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Good
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Excellent
Good
1
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Excellent
Good
Voice:
Use if inflection, tone and volume. It should not
sound like it is being read.
Speed:
talking at a good pace (not too fast or too slow).
Special effects:
Timing and appropriateness of special effects.
Timing:
Does message make the most of the 60 second
time limit? Does it go over 60 seconds?
Proper Submission:
Did the participant follow instructions for formatting
and submitting?
5
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE
PURPOSE: This event promotes the habit of memorizing at least 100 verses from scripture each
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 consumed by the telephone, television, and computer.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Memorize the scripture verses in the provided list.
2. Mail the following to the Event Director:
a. The completed verified Award Certification Form
b. Send a stamped postcard with the Church Coordinator's mailing address or email
address if receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email
address is included.
2. Verify the Scripture Challenge Award Certification Form
3. Send verified Award Certification Forms with all award recommendations by grade to the
Pre-Convention Coordinator.
RULES:
1. First Time Participants may choose to memorize verses from any part of the Bible. (Not
restricted to “standard list” below.)
2. Return Challengers can only memorize from the Standard List provided below.
3. The student may use any translation except those referred to as paraphrased or
condensed.
4. Memory work should be quoted according to the chosen text.
5. The participant may use a list of scriptures during the sittings but may have no other notes.
6. The local Event Director will specify one or more individuals to listen to students and verify
their accomplishments. He or she must certify that the student has memorized their verses.
Note:
Our goal is to encourage putting God’s word in our hearts. A student may become
discouraged and want to quit when trying to recite “verbatim”, therefore it is suggested that 3-4
grades be permitted “3 helps” per 10 verses, 5-6 grades have “2 helps” per 10 verses, and 7-12
grades “2 helps” per 25 verses (7-12 grade should be able to recite 10 verses without help). A
“help” is defined as a word or two said to the participant when they are “stuck” while reciting. Again
- We want to ENCOURAGE not discourage.
SUBMISSION
Certification Forms are to be sent to the Scripture Challenge Event Director (see pg. 19).
Include a cover sheet (see pg. 20).
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AWARDS:
1. Each grade level will be rated by the following scale:
7th-12th Grades
3rd-6th Grades
Gold Rating - 100 verses in 6 different sittings
75 verses in 6 different sittings
Silver Rating - 50 verses in 3 different sittings
35 verses in 3 different sittings
Bronze Rating - 25 verses in 2 sitting
15 verses in 2 sitting
2. Appropriate-colored engraved plates for the individual’s award plaque will be presented in
each grade category and for all three ratings.
SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE LISTS
You may choose any combinations of the following texts:
Scripture verses from the Gospel of Matthew including the high points in Jesus’ life:
Matthew
3:13-17
5 verses
Matthew
4:1-11
11 verses
Matthew
5:1-12
12 verses
Matthew
6:5-15
11 verses
Matthew
7:21-23
3 verses
Matthew
16:13-20
8 verses
Matthew
17:1-8
8 verses
Matthew
26:26-30
5 verses
Matthew
27:27-54 28 verses
Matthew
28:1-7
7 verses
Matthew
28:18-20
3 verses
101 total verses
OR – Scripture verses relating to the plan of salvation:
Luke
Luke
Luke
Luke
Luke
Luke
Acts
Acts
Acts
Acts
Acts
Romans
Galatians
1:1-4
2:1-20
9:18-27
13:1-5
14:25-27
16:19-31
2:1-7
2:22-24
2:36-41
8:26-39
16:11-15
6:1-7
3:26-28
4 verse
20 verses
10 verses
5 verses
3 verses
13 verses
7 verses
3 verses
6 verse
14 verses
5 verses
7 verses
3 verses
100 total verses
OR – Scripture verses from (Exodus 1-20; Numbers 10-14, 20-24; Deuteronomy 31-34)
You could also select any 100 verses you would like.
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SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE AWARD
CERTIFICATION FORM
I certify that I have earned a _____________(Bronze, Silver, Gold)Award. I have met the
requirements for this award by memorizing and reciting a total of_____ verses from the Bible.
Student’s name_______________________________________
Student’s signature_________________________________________
Grade____________________________
Date_____________________________
Signature of adult certifying completion____________________________________
Name of Church Coordinator___________________________________
Congregation__________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
City __________________________, State_____________ Zip Code____________
Phone number__________________
I do______, do not_______ plan to attend the convention. (check one please)
The following is a list of the scriptures I memorized and recited:
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
This completed form must be sent to the Event Director, postmarked on or before the pre-convention
deadline.
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SERVICE CHALLENGE
PURPOSE: This event encourages students to make Christian service an integral part of their
lifestyle. It promotes creative thinking in coming up with new ways to serve the church and the
community. (Note: This is SERVICE, requiring preparation and service time. It is not just an
impromptu “good deed.”)
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Complete at least three service projects prior to convention (choose from list included).
2. Submit a typed report of 300 words or less, double-spaced report in 12 point font explaining
the personal benefit gained by the participant.
3. Complete the Award Certification Form. The local Church Coordinator must verify the
completed projects and sign the original form.
4. Mail the following to the Event Director:
a. The original Service Challenge Award Certification Form
b. One copy of the Service Challenge Report
c. A stamped postcard with the Church Coordinator's mailing address or email address
if receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the home Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email
address is included.
2. Verify the Service Challenge Award Certification Form
3. Read / evaluate the reports, and weigh their content into the award recommendations.
4. Send verified Award Certification Forms and the reports with all award recommendations by
grade to the Pre-Convention Coordinator
5. Prepare Certification Forms for convention display.
RULES:
1. Participation is open to all students.
2. Participants are encouraged to create one service project that meets the needs of an
individual, builds up the church, or improves the community. (This is optional.)
3. Participants must complete a 300 - word or less typed report explaining the personal benefit
gained by the participant by completing this event. This report should be written by the
participant with minimal adult help.
4. The report must follow the following formatting:
a. Double-spaced in 12 point font
b. In the upper left corner of page: Participant Name, the Date, the Congregation Name
5. The report must include the following information for each item completed:
a. Who was served
b. How the participant’s service helped the person(s)
c. How the Lord blessed the participant for their service.
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6. If a participant creates his/her own service project, the idea should be included in the written
report. The project should be identified on the Certification Form as project number 18 or 43
as appropriate (see list of Project Descriptions by grade category below). Appropriate
numbers must accompany each service project and be correctly referenced from the
list.
7. Local coordinator will sign the certification form after the participant has completed the
service projects. Each Church Coordinator or Adult Certifying completion must verify
correct service project numbers are used.
8. Local coordinators should verify that any “Create-your-Own” service projects be a minimum
effort of TWO HOURS, which includes preparation and service.
SUBMISSION
Certification forms are to be placed on top of the Service Challenge Report and sent to the Event
Director(see pg. 20). Include a cover sheet (see pg. 21).
AWARDS:
1. Failure to submit according to the rules and/or submission guidelines could result in
a reduced rating being given.
2. There are three ratings available in each grade category. Awards will be based on the
following scale:
a. Gold Rating—8 service projects and written report ;
b. Silver Ratings—5 service projects and written report
c. Bronze Ratings—3 service projects and written report
3. Participants who achieve a Gold, Silver, or Bronze rating will receive an appropriately
colored engraved plate for the individual's award plaque.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR SERVICE CHALLENGE PROJECTS / ACTIVITIES FOR 3rd
to 6th GRADE CATEGORIES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Write and mail three sympathy cards to appropriate individuals or families.
Write and mail three notes of encouragement to shut-ins, sick, elderly, etc.
Bring three different friends to church.
Spend one hour picking up trash in your community.
Write and mail three holiday cards to children in a children’s home.
Choose five articles of your clothing and donate to an organization that will be distributed to
needy families.
7. Skip a meal and donate equivalent amount of money that would have been spent on that
meal to an organization that feeds hungry people.
8. Write and mail letters to three missionaries encouraging them in their work.
9. Paint or color pictures for three children in a local hospital. Deliver it to them.
10. Help a shut-in from your local church with chores at their home. (Rake leaves, mow yard,
shovel snow, pull weeds, wash dishes, etc.)
11. Work on a recycling project (aluminum cans, plastic, etc. for at least one month and donate
the money to a non-profit organization.
12. Donate two hours helping a Bible Class teacher, VBS teacher or other member to work on
class materials or other church projects.
13. Donate two hours assisting in the cleaning of the church building or church facilities.
14. Help prepare and/or clean up communion trays for two weeks.
15. Bake and deliver a food item to an appropriate person. (Example: Elderly, sick, shut-in,
someone grieving, etc.)
16. With the help of an Adult, sing with a group of youth at a nursing home.
17. Help serve in a Food Kitchen with Adults you know.
18. Help a neighbor wash their car from beginning to end.
19. With the help of an adult, visit with the elderly at a nursing home.
20. Other—create you own—approved by the local Church coordinator.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR SERVICE CHALLENGE PROJECTS / ACTIVITIES FOR
7th to 12th GRADE CATEGORIES:
1. Baby-sit free of charge for a total of six hours. Your own family doesn’t count.
2. Locate a needy family and personally put together and deliver a “Holiday Box”.
3. Help two shut-ins from your local church with chores at their home. (Rake leaves, mow
lawn, shovel snow, pull weeds, wash dishes, etc.)
4. Spend a total of three hours picking up trash within your community.
5. Participate for at least three hours in an “adopt a highway” or a “clean the beach” program.
6. Participate in a youth group “work camp” or “work building’ program.
7. Work on a recycling (aluminum cans, plastic bags, etc.) for at least two months and donate
the money made to a non-profit organization.
8. Write and mail five sympathy cards to appropriate individuals and families.
9. Write and mail eight notes of encouragement to shut-ins, elderly, sick, etc.
10. Bring five different friends to visit church service.
11. Choose eight articles of your clothing and donate to an organization that will distribute to
needy families.
12. Contact children’s home and arrange to be a pen pal with one of the children. (Write and
mail at least one or two letters each month for four months.)
13. Skip four meals (not all at once). Donate the equivalent amount of money that would have
been spent on those meals to an organization that feeds hungry people.
14. Write and mail letters to five missionaries encouraging them in their work.
15. Volunteer six hours to help around the church.
16. Visit four people in a local nursing home.
17. Wash all the windows in the houses for two shut-ins.
18. Prepare and deliver food to two families who need help. (Hospital, sick, death, etc.)
19. Donate four hours of helping a Bible Class teacher, VBS teacher, or other member prepare
Bible class materials, or other church projects.
20. Teach or assist in teaching a class for Vacation Bible School.
21. Work in the church nursery for one month.
22. Assist in the preparation and deliver of communion for shut-ins for one month.
23. Prepare and deliver a complete meal to the Minister/Preacher of your church.
24. Help assist in instructing younger LTC participants in one of their Convention events.
25. Other—create your own—approved by the local church coordinator.
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SERVICE CHALLENGE AWARD CERTIFICATION FORM
NORTHWEST REGION
RICHLAND, WA
This is to certify that ________________________ has successfully completed the requirements
for a __________ award in Service Challenge. This participant completed the following service
projects (Refer to the rules for the Service Project Number). The student has completed and
attached the typed report as per the directions in the Rules for Service Challenge.
Award
Service
Status
Project #
Certifying Adult’s
Simple Description of Service Project
Initials
1.
2.
Bronze
3.
4.
Silver
5.
6.
7.
Gold
8.
Total
Student Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________
Signature of Adult Certifying Completion: ____________________________________________
Phone number of Certifying Adult __________________________________________________
Name of Church Coordinator: _____________________________________________________
Church Coordinator Phone#: _____________________________________________________
Congregation: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ________________
Mail this form with your report to the Service Challenge Event Director, postmarked on or before
the pre-convention deadline.
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SONG WRITING
PURPOSE: This event develops the ability to express spiritual feelings and thoughts in the form of
song.
PROCESS:
Each participant will:
1. Write an original composition (music and words).
2. Mail four copies of the song and one cover sheet to the Event Director on or before the
pre-convention deadline.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
3. Include stamped self-addressed postcard or email address if confirmation of receipt is
requested.
The Event Coordinator will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt of songs to the local Church Coordinator by US mail or email.
2. Write name, grade, and church of each participant at the top of 3 judging forms, and get
them along with the songs to the three judges.
3. Compile judging sheets and assign award category G, S, B, P.
4. Mail all judging forms, comment forms, a copy of each song with its cover sheet and all
award recommendations to the Pre-Convention Coordinator on or before the pre-convention
judging deadline.
5. Organize the song writing display at the convention.
RULES:
1. The participant will compose both melody and words for an original song.
2. Harmony is not required, although proper harmonic chords may enhance the composition. A
melody only composition will not have deductions for not trying to write the harmony.
However, improper harmonic chords may result in a deduction.
3. More than one person may work on a composition, but the grade category in which they will
be judged will be the grade of the oldest person doing the work. If more than one person
works on a composition, they must all be in grades 3-12 (in other words, no adults may write
the words or the music for the youth).
4. Submission requirements are based on the age category in which the song is submitted. All
submissions in Grades 7-12 categories must be done on staff paper in standard musical
notation. The submission may be done by hand or with the aid of a computer program.
Grades 3-6 categories may submit just a vocal recording of the song and do not need to
include a submission in written form. Although it is not required for the Grades 3-6
categories, participants in these categories may submit songs in written form if they desire.
5. Participants in any age group may submit a vocal recording of the song (in audio cassette
tape or Compact Disc form), sung by the participants themselves to help the judges
determine the intent of the songwriter.
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6. There are two grade categories for the event: Grades 3 - 6, Grades 7-12. Judges should
consider age differences when evaluating.
SUBMISSION:
1. Four copies of the song (in written or recorded form, based on the age category
requirements listed above) and one cover sheet (see pg. 21) are to be sent to the Song
Writing Event Director (see pg. 20). If recorded copies are submitted, please submit a total
of 4 tapes or 4 Compact Discs.
2. To guarantee anonymity during judging, neither names of participants, nor the name or
geographic location of the congregation may be identified on the song. Failure to comply
with this rule will result in a penalty.
AWARDS:
1. There will be three Judges. Comment sheets will be provided for each participant in the
Take Home Packet. An award rating will be assigned based upon the three Judges scores
on a 5 point scale:
5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Average, 2 = Below Average, 1 = Needs work
2. Participants will be assigned a Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Participation Rating based upon the
judges scores and will receive an appropriate-colored engraved plate for the individual’s
award plaque.
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Song Writing Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Sing ability:
Does it have an appropriate Vocal Range?
Sing ability:
Does it have a natural melodic pattern and
harmonization?
Structure:
Does it have a consistent style, balanced phrases,
and flow?
Structure:
Needs Work
1
2
Needs Work
1
2
Needs Work
1
2
Needs Work
Do the rhythmic patterns of the lyrics and music match?
1
Message:
Originality and presentation of thought or idea.
Message:
Are the lyrics and music complimentary in style.
Appearance:
Neatness, proper key and time signatures, and
proper musical notation.
Needs Work
1
2
2
Needs Work
1
2
Needs Work
1
2
Average
3
Excellent
4
Average
3
Excellent
4
Average
3
Excellent
4
Excellent
5
Excellent
4
Average
3
5
4
Average
3
5
Excellent
Average
3
5
4
Average
3
5
5
Excellent
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
G
S
B
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SILVER
GOLD
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T-SHIRT DESIGN
PURPOSE:
This event was developed to encourage communication of the participant’s faith and beliefs
through the artistic media of T-Shirt design. Participants are limited only by their imagination.
Entries should make a clear point and should visually represent the current year’s theme. This is
not a team event.
PROCESS:
Each participant shall:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Enter no more than one entry.
Register the entry in the appropriate grade level.
Mail entries to the Event Director BY THE PRE-CONVENTION MARCH 1ST DEADLINE
Entries will be on display at the convention and may be picked up between 3:00-5:00 PM
on Saturday.
The Event Director will:
1. Receive and be sure all entries are impartially judged.
2. With the team of judges, select the winning entry to be used for the year’s LTCNW Region
T-Shirt.
3. Organize entries for judging and oversee convention display.
4. Report results and awards recommendations to the Pre-Convention Events Coordinator by
deadline of April 1st
RULES:
1. Adult assistance shall be limited to advice and supervision.
2. The participant submitting an entry shall be the sole artist of that entry.
3. All entries must interpret the current year’s LTC theme.
4. Your T-shirt must be designed with black ink on white paper.
5. The dimensions must be no smaller than 8.5 X 11 inches and no larger than 11 X 17
inches, actual size for printing.
6. The design should be simple; small details should be avoided.
7. A cover page is required with your entry including: Participant’s Name, Grade, Name of
The congregation, Church Coordinator’s name, phone number and email address, and
any special suggestions for shirt color and lettering.
POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR NOT FOLLOWING TO THESE RULES
JUDGING: There will be three Judges. An award rating will be assigned based on the point
average among the three Judges.
AWARDS:
 Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
 An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque will be given to
each person receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating.
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VIDEO BIBLE DRAMA
PURPOSE: In this videotaped event, student actors dressed in appropriate costumes and using
suitable props, dramatize a Bible story which illustrates the current year’s LTC theme.
PROCESS:
Each participating group or individual will:
1. Select an appropriate Bible story which illustrates the current LTC theme.
2. Create a script based on the scripture. It may be a modernized Bible story.
3. Provide costumes, props, and student actors.
4. Ensure a minimum of two & maximum of 20 students work on a Bible drama.
5. Videotape the play.
6. Mail the following to the Event Director
a. The Video tape, CD ROM, or DVD
b. Three copies of the typed script (Copies should be attached to video with a rubber band.)
c. Any required narrative
d. Cover sheet see page 20
e. A stamped postcard with the Church Coordinator's mailing address or email address
if receipt confirmation is requested.
THE PACKAGE MUST BE POSTMARKED
ON OR BEFORE THE PRE-CONVENTION DEADLINE
The Event Director will:
1. Send confirmation of receipt to the Church Coordinator if a stamped postcard or email
address is included
2. Organize the videos and written narratives, arrange a judging time, and provide judging
forms for the three judges.
3. Tally the completed judging forms from the three judges, and make award
recommendations.
4. Send judging and critique forms to the Pre-Convention Coordinator with all award
recommendations. Videos must be brought to the convention to be placed in church
coordinator’s take home box.
5. Provide a master video to be displayed, if possible, at the convention.
6. Provide the Celebration Director with the Live Modern Drama Video selected to be shared, if
it is possible, at the Saturday night ceremony.
RULES:
Production of Video
1. There are two grade categories for this event: Grades 3 – 6, Grades 7 – 12
2. The drama may include students from more than one grade category; however, the drama
will be judged in the category of the oldest participant. (See Rule #7 for exceptions.) NOTE:
Not less than two or more than 20 participants. It is not a monologue.
3. Bible Drama stories are to be selected from anywhere in the Bible; however, it must clearly
represent the LTC theme.
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4. The video play must be a re-creation of a Bible story or a modernized Bible story that
illustrates the current LTC theme. It may include a modern day application; however, the Bible
story must be 75% of the total story length.
5. If the drama is a recreation of a Bible story, every attempt should be made to adhere to
authenticity in costumes, speech, set design, and events. Creating additional/ composite
characters to tell your story must be done carefully and with attention to the speech and
customs of Biblical times. If you create additional/composite characters, please include a
typed narrative explaining the character.
6. Participants may receive outside assistance in the following areas: Script writing, set
construction, costumes, make-up, lighting, directing, and filming. Outside assistance is
defined as an adult or an older student.
7. An older student may choose to serve as the director, camera person, or technician in a
younger grade category. The older student may not perform in the video; however, he/she may
still receive an award with the group as the director/technician.
8. The student director’s/technician’s age will not affect the grade placement of the team.
NOTE: The word “DIRECTOR” or “TECHNICIAN” must be included on the team form next
to the older student’s name.
9. (EXAMPLE: If a 10th grader directs the 3-4th grade drama, the team is still entered in the 34 grade division and the 10th grader’s name is listed with the other participants as
DIRECTOR/TECHNICIAN.)
NOTE:
If a participant serves as director/technician in a younger grade category and is listed on
the team form, he/she may not participate in a drama at their own level; however, if a
participant serves without recognition as director/technician in a younger grade category
and is not listed on the team form, he/she may enter in their own grade category. A
participant may not receive more than one award in the Video Bible Drama category.
10. Maximum length of the video Bible drama is ten minutes. A drama which exceeds the ten
minute time limit will be penalized five points.
11. Chewing gum is not appropriate during performance. A five point penalty will be
assessed for any actor chewing gum, unless expressly required by the character.
12. Participants may be part of only one entry. (For exception see Rule #7 above.)
13. While ratings are not based on the video quality, they will be affected by the ability or
inability to use the equipment at hand. It is difficult to judge a poorly recorded video. Be sure
you preview the video before mailing. While previewing your video, ask yourself:
14. Are all characters clearly visible? Have heads been cut off or have necessary people been
left out of the shot? Can all actors be heard? Is background noise/music too loud or does it
detract from the overall story?
SUBMISSION
1. The format may be DVD, CD Rom or VHS video cassette
2. Only one Bible Drama per tape.
3. Include a cover page (see pg. 21), also noting the scripture reference the script is
based on.
4. Please provide three copies of the script with the title and scripture reference at the
top of the first page.
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5. Typed narrative on special techniques used in filming and/or the use of additional/
composite characters must also be included.
6. Send all materials to the Video Bible Drama Event Director (see pg. 19).
NOTE:
Use of special dubbing equipment is discouraged; however if specialty equipment is used
to enhance the video, a typed narrative describing the technique is required. Failure to
include narrative will result in a five point penalty.
AWARDS:
1. Each grade category will be rated by the following scale:
2. Gold = 5 points, Silver = 3 points, Bronze = 1 point
3. A team event plate will be awarded to the teams of two or more to hang on the
congregational plaque. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s award
plaque will be awarded to the members of those Gold, Silver, and Bronze rated teams.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
1. There are five major components used as judging criteria in the Video Bible Drama event.
The assigned point values are provided on the sample judging form on the next page.
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Video Bible Drama Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Depicts Theme:
Is the theme illustrated clearly?
Clarity:
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
Good
Is the principle being dramatized easily understood?
1
Accuracy:
Are Biblical facts accurate?
Continuity:
Does the story flow well?
Script Creativity:
Is the script well written and imaginative?
Delivery:
Is the dialogue clear and easy to understand? Do
characters come to life?
Poise:
Do the actors seem comfortable? Is there
unnecessary movement or talking by others?
Costume Authenticity:
Do the costumes fit the time period?
Costumes Appropriateness:
Is the entire costume appropriate (i.e. sandals
instead of tennis shoes; does it fit)?
Set Authenticity:
Does the set fit the time being portrayed?
Set Props:
Are props appropriate for the setting?
Set Creativity:
Does the set show evidence of thought and time
being spent on researching the time setting?
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
4
Judges Recommendation:
SILVER
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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5
Excellent
2
G
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
4
Good
Comments:
S
4
Excellent
2
BRONZE
B
3
Good
1
5
Excellent
2
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
5
GOLD
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CONVENTION EVENTS
CONVENTION EVENTS DIRECTORS
CONVENTION EVENTS
COORDINATOR
Tom Hamilton
2429 NE Beech Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
[email protected]
SCHOLARSHIP
Dana Hart
2624 Stonecreek Dr. Richland,
WA 99354
[email protected]
JUDGING COORDINATOR
Dennis Baker
ND
2102 172 Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
[email protected]
BIBLE BOWL
CHRISTIAN ART (grades 3-6)
SCRAPBOOKS
Dennis Baker
ND
2102 172 Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
[email protected]
Peggy Edmonds
1508 L Ave.
La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
Peggy Edmonds
1508 L Ave.
La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
BIBLE READERS’ THEATER
CHRISTIAN ART (grades 7-12)
SIGNING FOR THE DEAF
Carol Towell
14907 SE Purdy place
Prineville, Or 97754
[email protected]
Millissa Macomber
215 S. Gardner
Burlington, WA 98233
[email protected]
Jim Hancock
th
7249 44 Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98516
[email protected]
BIBLE READING (grades 3-6)
LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
SONG LEADING
John Bieker
1923 SW 43rd
Pendleton, OR 97801
[email protected]
Jay Keith
5903 221st ST SW
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
[email protected]
Doug Edmonds
1508 L Ave.
La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
BULLETIN BOARDS
LIVE MODERN DRAMA
SPEECH
Sammie Russell
3926 W. Kennewick Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
[email protected]
CHORUS
Mark Stevens
3905 West 43rd Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
[email protected]
Del Towell
14907 SE Purdy place
Prineville, Or 97754
[email protected]
Michelle Kentner
14637 SE Crow Rd
Prineville, OR 97754
[email protected]
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WORSHIP BANNER
Kathy Riley
4923 NW O’Neil Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
[email protected]
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RULES FOR ALL CONVENTION EVENTS
1. Participants must be registered by February 1st to qualify for participation at the convention.
YOU WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR!
2. TEAM FORMS for team events MUST be filled out and brought to the event room. Forms are
provided at the end of this manual. Registration corrections must be postmarked, or made by
phone by April 1.
3. A participant may move up to an older category, but may not move down to a younger
category. If any team member is in the older category the team must participate at the older
level.
4. **PLEASE NOTE THAT MOVING PARTICIPANTS TO DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS CAN RESULT
IN SCHEDULE CONFLICTS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHURCH COORDINATOR TO
CONVEY THIS INFORMATION TO THE PARTICIPANTS. “EXCEPTIONS” WILL NOT BE MADE
TO ACCOMMODATE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS.
5. A participant in more than one event during a given time period will need to make special
arrangements with the event director or the judges in his/her event round.
6. Each participant will receive a solid wood individual award plaque engraved with the current
year's theme, place, and date. Metal plates in gold, silver, or bronze engraved with the name
of the event will be awarded for all events.
7. The Event Directors have the authority to over-ride judges’ award recommendations.
8. Church Coordinators will have until MAY 15 to apply for awards corrections, or updates.
Church Coordinators should contact Jared McCormick at [email protected].
9. As much as possible, each church group should have adults available to help with judging of
events in which they have participants entered (see the “CONVENTION JUDGING" sections of
the manual for details page 83).
10. Proper attire is expected at all times during the convention. The LTC Convention is intended
to be a “classy event!” Dress well….look good….feel good about yourself…. perform your
best! All dress must be clean and modest. No extreme fads. Clothing with advertising words
or pictures must be of a wholesome nature. SHORTS, BARE MIDRIFFS OR THIN - STRAPPED
TOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED. You will be asked to change.
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Convention Schedule
LTC 2014 CONVENTION SCHEDULE - April 25-27, 2014
at Richland church of Christ & Richland High School
Friday Night: At the High School
4:30 – 6:20 REGISTRATION in the front lobby of Richland High School
5:30 – 6:00 Meeting of church leaders / Bible Bowl Coaches
6:30 – 7:00 Opening Ceremony
7:15 – 9:30 Bible Bowl… 7th – 12th grades
Bible Bowl …3rd – 6th grades
9:30 – 10:15 Important meeting of all Church Coordinators, Event Directors, and Event Judges
9:30-10:30 Special Friday night teen-led devotional
Saturday: Sessions 1-6 will be at the High School,
9:00 – 9:15 Morning Devotional
9:30 – 1:00 Pre-Convention Events will be on display for viewing
9:30 – 1:00 Non-performance Convention Events will be on display for viewing
after judging is completed
ALL DISPLAYS SHOULD BE PICKED UP BETWEEN 1:00pm – 1:30pm !
9:30 – 10:30 Round One
3rd - 6th Convention Bible Reading
3rd - 6th Convention Bible Reading
Boys & Girls Speech
Readers’ Theater(Choral Reading)
10:30 – 11:30 Round Two
Girls Speech
Boys Speech
Girls Song Leading
Boys Song Leading
11:30 – 12:00 Round Three
Girls Song Leading
Boys Song Leading
Readers’ Theater
Signing for the Deaf
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch on your own
1:30 – 2:30 Round Four - Large & Small Chorus Performances - 3rd-6th and 7th-12th
2:30 – 3:45 Round Five - Puppetry Performances - 3rd-6th and 7th-12th
3:45 – 4:45 Round Six - Live Modern Drama Performances - 3rd-6th and 7th-12th
5:00 – 6:30 Dinner on your own
6:30 – 8:00 SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION at the church building
8:15 – 8:45 Cookies and hot chocolate social time
8:45 – 9:30 Special Saturday Night Devotional
All LTC Convention participants and guests are expected to attend as many performances of as many events as
possible. To prepare for a later event, participants may use unoccupied rooms for individual or group practices.
9:45 – 11:30 Sunday Morning – Youth Led Worship at the Richland church of Christ
Note – Some schedule changes may be necessary after registrations are all sent in.
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CONVENTION JUDGING / TABULATION
PURPOSE: To provide informed Judges for the LTC Convention. Judges should be adults who
are willing to devote a portion of the convention time to serve the participants.
PROCESS: Each participating congregation will attempt to:
1. Supply a minimum of one adult judge for each event with registered participants at the
convention.
2. Either complete the Judges Enrollment Form provided in this manual or e-mail the Judging
Director address given above.
Note:
Judges must be enrolled
no later than April 1st.
The Judging Director will:





Assign 3 Judges and 1 alternate Judge for each event.
Communicate in advance what events the Judges will judge.
Designate the meeting place for Judges Meetings (if needed).
Assign a time keeper in events requiring one
Provide official Judging Forms to Event Directors
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BIBLE BOWL
PURPOSE: To challenge participants to achieve an in-depth knowledge of God's Word!
Scriptures Covered: Exodus 1-20; Numbers 10-14, 20-24; Deuteronomy 31-34
PROCESS:
1. All participants and coaches must read and understand rules for the current year.
2. Enroll four (4)-member team(s), using Official Team Form(s) only, in Grade Category of
highest grade player on each team. See "TEAMS" for further information on incomplete
teams.
3. Enroll one adult “COACH” for each team registered. See "OFFICIALS" (scorekeepers) for
further information on any scorekeeping change.
4. Mailed completed official "Team Form(s)" must be postmarked on or before the
registration deadline.
5. Registration Changes/Corrections must be postmarked or made by email
by April 1st.
STUDY MATERIALS:
1. Study questions will be developed throughout the year. As those are completed they will
be posted on the website or contact Mike Reeves.
2. ALL ACTUAL QUESTIONS WILL BE DEVELOPED, BY THE EVENT DIRECTORS,
FROM Revelation (1984 NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION) OF THE BIBLE.
TEAMS:
1. Teams are composed of four (4) young men and/or women in grades 3-12. You may enter
as many complete teams as desired. LTC will help in filling incomplete teams ("pickup
teams") for those congregations who have an uneven number of players to make up
complete teams, but it is ultimately the Church Coordinator(s)' responsibility to see that
their players have a complete team.
2. The Grade Categories are: Grades 3-6, and Grades 7-12.
3. A player may be a member of only one team during the event. A player may participate in
a Grade Category above his/her own, but may not participate in a lower Grade Category.
4. Players competing on incomplete teams will compete for individual awards only. Any team
which loses one or more players after the event begins will no longer be eligible to
compete for a team award, but each remaining player on such incomplete team may
continue to compete for an individual award.
5. No "phantoms" will be used to score incomplete teams so as to allow an incomplete team
to compete for a team award. See also "SCORING/POINTS."
6. No alternates are permitted.
7. All team changes must be reported to the Event Director at least one hour before the Bible
Bowl Event begins. The Event Director will be available in the area where the Bible Bowl
Event will be held in order to facilitate any last minute changes (see also, “COACHES
MEETING”).
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ROUNDS:
1. Bible Bowl, for all Grade Categories, will consist of four (4) rounds, all of which will be
conducted Friday evening between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. in two (2) separate rooms.
Grade Category 3-6 will be conducted in one of the rooms and Grade Categories 7-12 will
be conducted simultaneously in the other room. Due to time constraints, it will be very
important for all players, other participants and spectators, to be cognizant of these times
and be promptly in their appropriate places for the beginning of each round.
2. Each of the four (4) rounds will be approximately thirty-five (35) minutes in length, with
approximately a ten (10)-minute break between the second and third round.
3. Each of the four (4) rounds will consist of fifteen(15) questions for 3 rd-6th grades; twenty
(20) questions for 7th – 12th grades… with three (3) possible multiple choice answers (i.e.,
A, B or C) per question. See also "QUESTIONS" and "ANSWER SYSTEM."
QUESTIONS:
4. Questions will be developed by the QUIZMASTER from the book of Revelation (1984 New
International Version). All questions will cover only textual facts. There will be no questions
on interpretation. Players should be prepared to answer questions in each round from any
chapter.
5. All questions, followed by the three (3) possible multiple choice answers, will be read aloud
two (2) times only. All questions will also be displayed visually by power point or
transparencies.
6. Questions for Grade Category 3-6 will be somewhat different and easier than those asked
Grade Categories 7-12. See also "EXPLANATION OF AWARDS."
ANSWER SYSTEM:
1. An "answer sheet" will be provided to each individual player. Each player must keep
his/her eyes forward, their writing hand on their score sheet while each round is being
conducted. As Christians, cheating anytime, and doubly on a Bible test, should be
unthinkable.
2. The letters A, B, and C (the three (3) possible multiple choice answers per question) for
each of the twenty (20) questions will appear on prepared score sheets which will be given
to each individual player at the beginning of each round.
3. Each player must privately mark his/her answer (with the pencil provided to each player)
IMMEDIATELY AND AT THE SAME TIME on his/her score sheet when "answers please"
is called. At no time is a player to look over to attempt to see the answer marked by
another player.
4. If a team member marks his/her answer BEFORE "answers please" is called, NO SCORE
WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE ENTIRE TEAM ON THAT QUESTION.
5. If a team member is not ready or fails to mark his/her answer on the score sheet when
"answers please" is called, NO SCORE FOR THAT INDIVIDUAL WILL BE GIVEN FOR
THAT QUESTION.
6. THERE WILL BE NO REQUESTS FOR A THIRD READING OF THE QUESTION,
MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWER, OR SCRIPTURE REFERENCE. COME PREPARED
FOR ONLY TWO READINGS! NO ANSWERS WILL BE SPELLED!
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SCORING/POINTS:
1. Each team member will have the opportunity to score points for his / her team on each
question.
2. There will be no "phantom" scores or any type of averaging for incomplete teams. Players
on incomplete teams will compete for individual awards only.
3. For 7th – 12th, each individual correct answer will be worth ten (10) points, with a total
possible of 200 points per round per team member, resulting in 800 total possible points
per team member for the four (4) rounds of the event. For 3rd - 6th, each individual correct
answer will be worth ten (10) points, with a total possible of 150 points per round per team
member, resulting in 600 total possible points per team member for the four (4) rounds of
the event.
4. Awards will be based on the most cumulative points earned in all rounds, both for each
team (3200 or 2400 total points possible) and each individual (800 or 600 total points
possible).
5. Both team and individual scores will be supplied to the individual congregations in their
take-home envelopes. To the extent possible, scores will also be provided to the players
and participants at the conclusion of the Bible Bowl Event on Friday evening.
OFFICIALS:
Reader: The Reader will read the questions and three (3) possible multiple choice answers
aloud, keep track of time and have the final ruling over any disputed questions. A QUESTION
MAY BE ASKED ABOUT THE VALIDITY OF ANY QUESTION ONLY AFTER THE ROUND. At
that time, the “Reader” will confer with a “panel of experts” who will look up the scripture on the
disputed question and make a decision. The ruling will be final, with no further discussion. If a
question is deemed to be invalid, that question will be thrown out and everyone will receive credit.
Panel of “Experts”: Three adults selected to look up in the Bible any disputed question to
confirm the correct answer for the Reader.
Scorekeeper / Coach:
1. Each congregation is to enroll one (1) ADULT COACH per team registered.
2. Responsible for monitoring the players on one or more teams with respect to assuring that
answers are marked when "answers please" is called and that those players adhere to the
Bible Bowl Rules.
3. The COACH will be supplied with an answer template from which he or she may score
each player's score sheet (See also “COACHES AND SCORESHEETS”).
COACHES AND SCORESHEETS:
1. Coaches will be asked to initial each player's score sheet after it has been scored, if an
answer template is used to manually score players' score sheets. After the Coach initials
the score sheet, it becomes "sacred writ" and will not be checked again. So...this
behooves all Coaches to observe and/or check the scoring of each score sheet carefully
before that Coach initials it.
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EXPLANATION OF AWARDS:
1. Scoring for awards FOR BOTH GRADE CATEGORIES (3-6 and 7-12) is based upon a
point-spread method. The separate point spreads for each Grade Category for Individual
and Team Ratings are developed after determining the total points accumulated for all four
(4) rounds by each individual player and each team (cumulative total of the four (4)
players' individual scores) within each Grade Category. There are three (3) Individual and
Team Ratings (Gold, Silver and Bronze) which can be received by each individual player
and each team within each Grade Category. A Gold Individual Rating will be awarded to
those individual players achieving the upper point spread, a Silver Individual Rating will be
awarded to those individual players achieving the middle point spread and a Bronze
Individual Rating will be awarded to those individual players achieving the lower point
spread. Similarly, a Gold Team Rating will be awarded to those teams achieving the upper
point spread, a Silver Team Rating will be awarded to those teams achieving the middle
point spread and a Bronze Team Rating will be awarded to those teams achieving the
lower point spread.
2. Individual Awards: Each individual in each Grade Category qualifying for a Gold, Silver or
Bronze Rating will receive an appropriately colored plate for their individual plaque.
3. Team Awards: Individual players whose team receives a Gold, Silver or Bronze Team
Rating will receive the corresponding appropriately colored plate for their individual
plaques. ADDITIONALLY, a team plate will be awarded to each team in each Grade
Category to hang on the congregational plaque.
GENERAL:
SHHHHHH!!!
1. Doors will be closed at the scheduled start of any round. Teams or team members not
inside will forfeit that round. Coaches/Directors need to make sure no team is late.
2. No one is allowed to enter or leave the event room while questions are being asked.
Please enter or leave the event room during the allotted break times.
3. No talking by players or spectators is permitted while the event is in progress. Players and
spectators are to be as quiet as possible so as to avoid any distraction or disruption of the
event. No outbursts by a player after an answer is given is permitted.
4. No physical contact between individual team members and/or their Coaches or spectators
is permitted.
5. Players are not to eat (candy, etc.) and/or drink during the rounds. Don’t distract. Wait for
the break.
6. Be sure your cell phone is turned off! ….Not on vibrate or mute, but OFF!
COACHES MEETING:
1. There will be a Coaches Meeting Friday evening at 6:00 PM. This will be held in the
location where Bible Bowl will be conducted. It is requested that all coaches attend this
meeting to review rules, pick up team folders and make any applicable team changes.
AS IN EVERYTHING WE DO, PLEASE UPHOLD THE ATTITUDES AND DECORUM WHICH
REFLECT THE NATURE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
WHILE BIBLE BOWL IS A "COMPETITION," AND EACH PLAYER IS CHALLENGED TO DO
HIS OR HER VERY BEST, OUR DESIRE IS TO PROMOTE THE LEARNING OF GOD’S
WORD, AND CHRIST OVER COMPETITION!
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BIBLE READERS THEATER
PURPOSE: The purpose of this event is to encourage dramatic, choral readings of scripture to
make Bible reading texts come alive, and to vocally emphasize the deeper meanings of scripture.
PROCESS:
Each participant group will:
1. Select a passage of scripture, preferably from Exodus 1-20 or Numbers 10-14, 20-24 or
Deuteronomy 31-34, and arrange it for a 3 to 6 minute choral reading.
2. Register the team of 3 to 6 readers according to the grade level of its oldest member, and
each individual student in the team by proper grade level.
3. When you register, be sure to inform the Event Director of the scripture passage chosen.
4. Be in the performance room at least 5 minutes before the event begins
5. Bring the practiced reading scripts for this event. Each reader MUST hold a complete
script.
6. Provide judges as possible, to be used if needed.
The Event Director will:
1. Assign and post in the performance room, a reading schedule for all groups registered
2. Provide 6 chairs and 6 stools to be selected for use by the participants.
3. Provide three judges and a time keeper
4. Oversee the judging process, being sure to have judges in place and with judging forms.
Remind judges to judge in consideration of the registered grade level of the group.
5. Report judging results to the convention events coordinator with award recommendations
RULES:
1. There are two grade categories for this event - Grades 3 – 6; Grades 7 – 12
2. A student may move to an older, but not younger grade level group
3. Each team will be made up of 3-6 LTC participants from a local congregation
4. Each team will prepare its Readers’ Theater presentation prior to the convention and
register it with the Event Director on or before the pre-convention judging deadline.
5. Props are not allowed, but a complete reading script must be held by each participant. The
script might be a Bible; the script is not considered a prop.
6. Costumes are not allowed
7. The team may arrange itself in any way; choosing to, or not use chairs, and or stools.
8. This is a Readers’ Theater. It is NOT a drama presentation. The meaning and emotion of
the scripture text chosen is to be mostly conveyed vocally. However, some shifting,
changing of positions, and other movement is allowed. Each individual judge will decide if it
has become “acting”, and may deduct points accordingly.
JUDGING:
1. There will be three judges and a timekeeper. The award rating will be based on the
average of these three judge’s scores.
2. (40 points) Voices: Do the voices blend well? Is there contrast in the voices? Is there vocal
variety in rate(speed of reading), volume, and tone(high and low pitches- not monotone)?
3. (10 points) Appearance: Is the appearance of each individual and the team clean and
neat? Is the dress appropriate? NO costumes!
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4. (10) Movement: Are the movements necessary? Do they help you better understand what
this scripture means to this particular group? Do they overshadow the vocal message?
5. (20) Physical Expression: Do all the members of the team seem to be present in all the
performance by the looks on their faces and their body language both during the times
they are speaking and during the times when they may be silent? Do the facial
expressions and body language help you to feel the passages of scripture which are being
read?
6. (20) Overall: Does it seem like all readers are enjoying themselves and that they have
worked together as a team to convey a single, important message?
7. A three point penalty will be taken away for any 30 seconds under or over the time limit.
AWARDS:
1. Each team will be awarded according to the following scale.
a. Gold = 95-100 Silver = 94-85 Bronze = 84-70 No Award = 0-69
Each participant will receive an appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s award
plaque. ADDITIONALLY, a team plate will be awarded to each team in each Grade Category
to hang on the congregational plaque.
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Bible Reader’s Theater Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
VOICES
Good
Do the voices blend well? Is there contrast in 1
the voices? Is there vocal variety in
rate(speed of reading), volume, and
tone(high and low pitches- not monotone)?
APPEARANCE
Good
Is the appearance of each individual and the
1
team clean and neat? Is the dress
appropriate? NO costumes!
MOVEMENT
Good
Are the movements necessary? Do they help 1
you better understand what this scripture
means to this particular team? Do they
overshadow the vocal message?
PHYSICAL EXPRESSION
Good
Do all the members of the team seem to be
1
present in all the performance by the looks
on their faces and their body language both
during the times they are speaking and
during times they are silent? Do the facial
expressions and body language help you feel
the passages of scripture?
Time limit:
Good
Inside the 3-6 minute time limit
1
Overall
Good
Does it seem like all readers are enjoying
1
themselves and that they have worked
together as a team to convey a single,
important message?
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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BIBLE READING (convention) (For Grades 3-6)
Note: This Event is only intended for participants in,
Grades 3-6. For Bible Reading Rules, Grades 7-12,
please refer to Pre-Convention section of this Manual
PURPOSE: This event provides an opportunity for young people, Grades 3-6, to motivate one
another and develop skills through the oral reading of the Scripture.
PROCESS:
Each congregation will:
1. Have each participant choose a reading from the Old or New Testament.
2. Choose a reading from a Standard translation, no paraphrases.
3. Properly register each participant.
4. Provide one judge, if possible to be used as needed, for male participants, and for
female participants.
The Event Director will:
1. Oversee judging and rooms.
2. Review judging forms and hand judging sheets and recommended awards to
Convention Events Coordinator.
3. Provide critique sheets to all participants.
RULES:
1. A brief introduction is required. The entire presentation, including the brief introduction
and scripture reading, is not to be less than one minute or more than two minutes in
length. Students will be penalized five points for any time under one minute or over two
minutes. Therefore, aim for 1 1/2 minutes.
2. There will be three Judges and a Timekeeper. An award rating will be assigned based
on the point average between the three Judges.
3. Spectators may not leave or enter the room while participants are speaking.
4. Video or audio equipment must be set up prior to the event and must be stationary. No
participant may be taped without his / her advance approval and appropriate notification
to the Judges.
5. The participant should not attempt to explain or interpret the passages. A brief
introduction is required. However, participants should place major emphasis on the
actual Bible reading and not on prepared statements. The identification of the passage,
the translation, and the setting of the passage together should not exceed 20 seconds.
6. Participants will be penalized if the identification and introduction exceeds 20 seconds.
Participants will also be penalized if they omit identification of the passage and
translation. Memorization is neither required nor encouraged. The ability to read the
passage is what is being judged.
7. There will be no podiums available for this event.
AWARDS:
1. Participants will be judged as individuals and not on a grade-level basis.
2. One of the following award ratings will be assigned to each participant based upon the
point average between the three Judges’ sheets.
Gold = 95-100 points; Silver = 85-94 points; Bronze = 70-84 points; No Award = 0-69 points
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3. Each participant will receive an appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s
award plaque. ADDITIONALLY, a team plate will be awarded to each team in each
Grade Category to hang on the congregational plaque.
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Bible Reading (grades 3 – 6) Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Appropriate Dress
Good
Should be neatly and modestly dressed – NO
1
SHORTS, THIN STRAPPED TOPS, OR BARE
MIDRIFFS.
Poise/Posture
Good
Composure, self-confidence. Posture (stand
1
straight, both feet on floor, any movement should
emphasize a point).
Introduction
Good
The identification of the passage and the
1
translation are required. The setting of the
passage is optional. No longer than 20 seconds.
Voice Tone
Good
1
Voice Volume:
Good
Can the speaker be heard clearly in relationship
1
to the room size and audience?
Enunciation/Articulation
Good
Are the words pronounced clearly and distinctly? 1
Gestures and Eye Contact
Good
To give emphasis to the reading, does the reader 1
have the ability to look away from his text and
look at the audience?
Reading Time
Good
Must be between 1 minute and 2 minutes.
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
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BULLETIN BOARDS
PURPOSE: This event is intended to help young people develop the ability to use creative
ideas and techniques to communicate a thought or theme. Adult assistance should be limited
to that of advice and supervision. The bulletin board should make a clear point and develop a
visual representation of the current year's LTC theme.
PROCESS:
Each participating church will:
1. Register each bulletin board. In each grade category, one bulletin board for every six
students is permissible. (For instance: If you have eighteen 3-6th grade students
registered for the convention, then you may submit three 3-6th grade bulletin boards.
Students may still move up a grade level BUT MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN MORE
THAN ONE BULLETIN BOARD.)
2. Submit the bulletin board to the Event Director between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Friday.
3. Send in the name of one possible judge to be used as needed for the bulletin board
event.
4. Submit completed Team Form to the Event Director with the bulletin board.
5. Pick up the board between 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The Event Director will:
1. Receive and log each bulletin board.
2. Make sure all submissions are displayed for judging and viewing.
3. Supply completed Team Judging Forms to the Convention Events Coordinator.
RULES:
1. Size: The display should be no larger than three feet by four feet. Nothing may extend
beyond this area. Smaller sizes are permissible. Poster boards are not allowed. The
board will be measured.
2. Display: The display must be self-supporting, i.e., supported or braced in some way so
it can be viewed. Each entry must furnish its own easel or any other item needed for the
display. Displays must be portable.
3. Grade Categories: No more than six participants can work on a single bulletin board
nor can participants participate in more than one Bulletin Board each. Bulletin Boards
are graded according to the grade level of the oldest participant. The following grade
categories are available:
a. Grades 3 – 6
b. Grades 7 – 12
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Note:
Each grade level should display
age/grade appropriate quality of workmanship.
4. Identification. Attach to the back of each bulletin board a 3X5 index card containing the
following information:
LTC Team Number
Name of the congregation
Grade category
Name, LTC Identification Number, and Grade of each participant
5. Materials: Bulletin boards may not contain any materials that require the use of
electricity or battery power. Other materials are not restricted with the understanding
that all displays must be in good taste.
6. Penalty points will be assessed for failure to adhere to size, identification, display
method, and material restrictions.
JUDGING:
1. There will be three Judges. An award rating will be assigned to each team based on the
point average among the three Judges.
AWARDS:
1. One of the following award ratings will be assigned to each team based upon the overall
point total of the three Judges’ sheets.
2. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s Award Plaque will be given
to each team member receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating. A team plate will be
awarded to teams of two or more to hang on the congregational plaque.
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Bulletin Board Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Text Theme
Good
How well does it depict the current LTC theme
1
through TEXT?
Visual Theme
Good
How well does it depict the current LTC theme
1
through VISUALS?
Text Creativity
Good
How well does it show creativity in displaying
1
TEXT?
Visual Creativity
Good
How well does it show creativity in displaying
1
VISUALS?
Visual Neatness:
Good
Does it appear neat not cluttered?
1
Aesthetically Pleasing
Good
Use of texture and attractive materials?
1
Quality
Good
Is the workmanship age/grade appropriate?
1
Overall Impact
Good
1
Proper Submission:
Good
Did the participant follow instructions for
1
formatting and submission? 3X4 ft size.
Participant identification card.
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
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CHORUS
Purpose: This event presents a cappella music in a choral setting in order to praise God,
encourage believers, and witness to unbelievers.
1
Process:
Each participating group’s adult or student choral director will:
1. Select and prepare the group with appropriate a cappella music.
2. Submit one judge per chorus entered for possible judging, time-keeping, or facilitating as
needed.
3. Register chorus by grade and size on or before the Registration deadline.
4. Only allow participants to move up to a higher grade category chorus but not perform in
a lower grade chorus.
5. Submit a completed Team Form to the Event Director at the convention event time and
location.
6. It is required that the local Chorus Director send to the Event Director a list of the songs
at least two weeks before the Convention for programming purposes.
The Event Director will:
1. Assign each chorus to the grade category based on the oldest member’s grade level.
2. Assign each chorus to an event division, including performance times and room
assignments.
3. Communicate assignments to each church's choral director.
4. Supply completed Team and Judging Forms with award recommendations to the
Convention Events Coordinator.
5. Provide a critique sheet for each chorus. (Judging and critique forms will be in the
church packet Saturday evening.)
6. Provide guidelines for the judges.
RULES:
1. A congregation may have no more than four choruses.
2. A participant may not be in more than two choruses.
3. Each chorus will consist of 3 or more members.
4. There will be four categories:
a. Large Chorus Grades 3 – 6
b. Large Chorus Grades 7 – 12
c. Small Chorus Grades 3 – 6
d. Small Chorus Grades 7 – 12.
5. Small chorus will consist of 3-12 people, a large chorus will consist of 13 or more
members.
6. To be eligible for participation, each Chorus must be officially enrolled with LTC
Northwest Region by the Registration deadline, and mail a completed Team Form to the
Event Director by April 1.
7. Each chorus will have NINE MINUTES to set up, sing, and clear the stage. Full credit
will be awarded for completion within the time limit. A one point penalty will be assessed
for each thirty seconds (or fraction thereof) above the limit.
8. Overall appearance - Dress does not need to be formal or uniform, but the participants
will be expected to adhere to the LTC dress code. However, attention to group
appearance does affect any performance.
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7. Stage presence - This area includes the use of appropriate facial expression and body
movement, as well as the group’s visible ease at performing in front of an audience. The
group's stage presence should reflect the style and content of the program.
8. Non-singing time - This area will rate how well the group presents itself and interacts
when entering, between songs, and exiting. Verbal comments such as scripture
readings will be scored under non-singing time, even if there is humming or singing in
the background.
9. Musical Presentation - The presentation will be judged with the following criteria:
a. Blend of Voices: The group should demonstrate the ability to sing together
through listening to achieve a good blend of voices. Harmony is not required and
points will not be deducted for not trying to sing parts. However, improper or nonblending harmony may result in fewer points for this category.
b. Diction: The words should be clearly understandable by the audience.
c. Dynamic Contrast: The musical selections should be presented in such a way
that loud/soft volume contrasts are evident. These dynamic changes should
reflect the message that is being sent through the words and music.
10. Spiritual Message - the presentation will also be rated on the delivery of its overall
spiritual message. It is strongly suggested that the current year's LTC theme be the
basis for the design of the presentation.
11. All participants will be expected to arrive at the beginning of the event and remain until
the last chorus has performed.
12. There will be three Judges and a Timekeeper. An award rating will be based on the
point average between the three
13. Judges with the final decision made by the Event Director.
AWARDS:
1. Each chorus will be rated according to the following scale:
Gold = 95-100 points, Silver = 85-94 points; Bronze = 70-84 points; No Award = 0-69
points
2. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual's award plaque will be given
to each team member receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating. A team plate will be
awarded to teams to hang on the congregational plaque.
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Chorus Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Time Limit
Good
Set up, sing and clear the state within 9 minutes. 1
Appearance and Presence
Good
1
Non-Singing Time
Good
1
Blend of Voices
Good
1
Diction
Good
Understandability of words
1
Dynamic Contrast
Good
1
Delivery
Good
Overall Spiritual Message in relationship to the
1
current LTC theme.
Overall Impact
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
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Comments:
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CHRISTIAN ART
PURPOSE: This event was developed to encourage communication of the participant's
faith and beliefs through the artistic media of sculpturing, photography, painting, drawing,
and design….including computer and T-Shirt design. Participants are limited only by their
imagination. Entries should make a clear point and should visually represent the current
year's theme. This is not a team event.
PROCESS:
Each participant shall:
1. ENTER NO MORE THAN ONE ENTRY
2. Register the entry in one of four artistic categories: (photography, painting & drawing,
sculpture, or design)
3. Register the entry in the appropriate grade level.
4. Deliver entries to the Event Director between 4:00 – 6:00 PM Friday; 8:00 – 9:00 on
Saturday.
5. Pick up entry between 3:00-5:00 PM on Saturday.
The Event Director will:
1. Receive entries between 4 and 6p.m., Friday or 8 and 9am on Saturday at the
scheduled event room.
2. Organize entries into the registered artistic category for judging and display,
3. Report results and awards recommendations to the Convention Events Coordinator. .
RULES:
1. Adult assistance shall be limited to advice and supervision.
2. The participant submitting an entry shall be the sole artist of that entry.
3. All entries must interpret the current year’s LTC theme.
4. Identification: Attach to the back of the entry (the bottom of sculpture entries) a 3X5
index card containing the following information:
Participant's Name,
LTC Identification Number,
Grade
Name of the congregation
Artistic category - (Sculpture, Photography, Painting & Drawing, or Design)
POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR NOT ADHERING TO THESE RULES
Sculpture Category Rules
1. Size: The base of a sculpture shall fit into a 12 x 12 inch square and shall not stand
over 18 inches in height; smaller entries are permissible.
2. Presentation: Sculptures must be self-supporting, i.e., supported or braced as needed
for display. However, sculptures and supports/braces must remain movable. NOTE:
Special lighting will not be permitted.
3. Materials: The use of materials is not restricted, with the understanding that all displays
must be in good taste. Event Directors reserve the right to make final decisions in this
area.
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Photography Category Rules
1. Size: The size of photographs entered shall not exceed 13 x 16 inches, including frame.
Smaller entries are permissible.
2. Presentation: Entries shall be framed and self-supporting, i.e., supported or braced as
needed for display. However, frames and supports/braces shall remain moveable. Note:
LTC will not supply easels. Special lighting will not be permitted
3. Materials: Photographs may be taken in either black and white or color. Each
photograph will be judged upon its own merit, regardless of its type.
POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF SIZE OR PRESENTATION RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED
Painting and Drawing Category Rules
1. Size: The size of paintings or drawings entered, including frames, shall not exceed 16 x
18 inches; Smaller entries are permissible.
2. Presentation: Entries shall be framed and self-supporting, i.e., supported or braced as
needed for display. However, frames and supports/braces shall remain moveable. Note:
LTC will not supply easels. Special lighting will not be permitted
3. Materials: Painting Category can be watercolors, acrylics, oils, etc. Drawing Category
can be pen, ink, pencil, crayon, markers, etc. Each entry will be judged upon its own
merit, regardless of materials.
POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF SIZE OR PRESENTATION RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED
Design Category Rules
NOTE: Designs can be computer-generated graphics,
free-standing objects, logo artistry, T-Shirt(see special rules below) etc.
The design category includes all other art not defined
in the other three categories.
1. Size: The size of the design must fit in a 12 x 12 inch area (width and height). Smaller
entries are permissible.
2. Presentation: Entries must be self-supporting either by frame or other means. Items
must be moveable as a single unit and not require assembly/disassembly by the Judges
or Event Director. Special lighting is not permitted.
1. Materials: The use of materials is not restricted with the understanding that all displays
must be in good taste. The Event Director reserves the right to make a final decision on
judging and displaying the entry.
POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF THE ABOVE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED
JUDGING:
1. There will be three Judges. An award rating will be assigned based on the point
average among the three Judges.
AWARDS:
1. Gold = 95-100 points; Silver = 85-94 points; Bronze = 70-84 points; No Award = 0-69
points
2. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque will be given
to each person receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating.
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Christian Art Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Size
Good
Sculp. 12”X12” base, 18” height
1
Photo 13”X16” including frame
Paint/Draw 16"X18” including frame
Design 12”X12” square
Presentation
Good
Self supporting/portable/framed.
1
Photography/Painting/Drawings must be framed.
No special lighting
Theme
Good
LTC theme clearly and easily depicted.
1
Creativity
Good
Did the artist use imagination to create an overall 1
“aura” for the entry?
Neatness
Good
Does entry look neat and orderly?
1
Mastery
Good
Does the artist appear to have mastery over the
1
“tools of his trade” in relationship to age/grade?
Overall Impact
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
PURPOSE: This event promotes the leadership of older participants in the training of younger
participants. It encourages the main idea of Leadership Training for Christ by encouraging the
development of leadership skills.
PROCESS: Each participant will:
1. Complete all requirements by the beginning of the LTC convention.
2. Submit all Leadership entries at the convention (at the designated table) on one
Leadership Challenge submission form per participant by 6:00 pm on Friday or 9:00 am
on Saturday of the LTC convention.
The Event Director will:
1. Receive the Leadership Challenge submission forms at the convention and check to
see that they are correctly prepared.
2. Submit a list of awards for Leadership Challenge to the Tally Room.
Rules:
1. This event is open to 9th – 12th grade students.
2. The participant shall lead a group of students in their training for the LTC convention or
will show leadership by working with younger students on a particular event or on an
ongoing basis.
3. The participant may either work with students in more than one event or for a
designated number of hours. The number of events or number of hours will determine
the award received.
4. The participant will coach or co-coach a team event or three individuals preparing for an
individual event. The participant may work with an adult, but must take a leadership role
in the training. No more than two participants may work together with one team.
5. The participant will work under the guidance of the Church Coordinator who will certify
completion of this event. The Church Coordinator may further define these requirements
for their local congregation.
Awards:
1. There are three ratings available. Awards will be based on the following scale:
a. Gold Rating 15 hours or 3 different events being led
b. Silver Rating 10 hours or 2 different events being led
c. Bronze Rating 7 hours or 1 event being led
2. Failure to submit the Leadership Challenge Submission Form in accordance with the
rules and/or the submission guidelines will result in a reduced award rating being given.
3. Participants who achieve a Gold, Silver, or Bronze rating will receive an appropriately
colored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque.
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LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE SUBMISSION FORM
Participant’s Name_________________________________________
LTC Number______________________________________________
Participant’s Grade__________
Congregation__________________________________________________________
Grade Level(s) of students being coached:
__________________________________ ____
__________________________________ ____
__________________________________ ____
__________________________________ ____
Event(s) being coached:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Total Hours Coaching_________________
I certify that this participant has coached or helped coach an LTC team event or individual
event(s) or has provided leadership as defined by their congregational sponsor.
They have met the criteria for receiving a (Circle one) BRONZE SILVER GOLD award.
__________________________________________
Adult Director / Date
EVENT DIRECTOR: Confirmation of (Circle One) GOLD
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award.
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LIVE MODERN CHRISTIAN DRAMA
PURPOSE: This event encourages students to dramatize life applications to Christian truths.
Drama is a legitimate art form that enhances our understanding and appreciation of the great
truths of our faith. Through drama, youth as well as adults can see the issues they confront
acted out, and they become more receptive to hearing what God has to say.
1
PROCESS:
Each participating team will:
1. Select or write an appropriate life application drama which illustrates the current LTC
theme.
2. It is requested that the Church Coordinator send to the Drama Event Director a copy of
each team's script (or a detailed description) at least two weeks before Convention for
programming purposes. If it is copyrighted, please include the title, author, and
publisher.
3. Provide costumes, sets and lighting if desired. Please use minimum props.
4. Provide for storage of costumes, sets, and lighting at the convention. No storage will
be available on site.
5. Submit a completed Team Form to the Event Director for each drama team prior to
performance.
The Event Director will:
1. Provide and instruct three judges per event room on judging procedure.
2. Oversee room coordination, posting a performance schedule of all registered teams
3. Provide judges with judging forms and critique forms for each drama team.
4. Review judging forms and confirm award ratings.
5. Submit completed Team and Judging and Critique Forms to the Convention Events
Coordinator.
6. Notify the Celebration Director of the drama teams chosen by the judges (2 plus an
alternative) to perform at the celebration ceremony.
RULES:
General
1. There are two grade categories for this event: Grades 3 – 6, Grades 7 – 12
2. A drama team may include students from any grade level or more than one grade
category; however, the drama will be judged at the level of the oldest participant.
EXCEPTION: A student may serve as director or writer in the younger grade
category without affecting the grade category placement of the team.
3. Participants may be part of only one entry. EXCEPTION: An older student who
serves as writer or director in a younger category may also participate at his/her
own grade level.
4. The drama will be a modern life application of a Christian truth that clearly illustrates
the current LTC theme. It may be a drama, a comedy or a parody. This is not to be a
Bible story re-enactment.
5. A Drama Team may be made up of two or more actors.
6. You will perform on a raised platform approximately 32’ X 16’ or on a real stage. Please
stay within the 32’ X 16’ limit when staging your drama.
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7. No one will be allowed to enter or leave the room while participants are performing.
8. Video taping is allowed; however, video equipment must be set up prior to the event.
Please be courteous of spectators while filming.
Script:
1. The script(s) must clearly represent the current LTC theme and convey spiritual
truth.
2. Scripts may be original or published. Original scripts may be written by an adult, an
older student, or one or more of the participants. NOTE: The grade level of the older
student writer will not affect the grade category placement of the team. Please
include the word “WRITER” after his/her name on the team form.
3. NOTE: If you choose a play or excerpt from a play that is covered by royalties,
please be sure you pay the performance royalty or obtain permission from the
publisher before performing the play at LTC. If your play is performed at the
closing ceremonies you will also be responsible for paying the royalties on that
performance.
4. Scripts may be dramas, comedies, or parodies; however, they must be one play, not a
compilation of several short skits.
5. Minimum length of performance is four minutes. Maximum total time for the drama,
including set-up and take-down, is NINE MINUTES. There will be a five point penalty
for each minute, or portion thereof, under the 4 minute minimum performance
time limit and a five point penalty for each minute, or portion thereof, over the
NINE MINUTE MAXIMUM total time limit.
Sets/Props/Costumes/Make-up:
1. Teams are encouraged to use sets, props, costumes, and make-up to enhance the
play.
2. Adults may assist with set construction; however, students are encouraged to do as
much of the construction as possible.
3. If a student does not perform; however, does help with set construction/set-up and
take-down, props, costumes, or make-up, his/her name should be included on the Team
Form with the words “Tech Crew”.
4. Adults may help move sets and props to the stage wings; however, actual set-up and
take-down during timed sequence must be done by actors and/or tech crew. Adults
must be clear of the stage.
5. All lighting and/or sound effects must be controlled by student technicians.
6. In keeping with LTC’s guidelines, shorts, thin strapped tops, or tops baring the
midriff may not be worn. Participants wearing shorts thin strapped tops, or tops baring
the midriff will not be allowed to perform or serve as tech crew. Costumes must be
modest and appropriate. Immodest or inappropriate costumes will also result in a
five-point penalty.
Technical:
1. Adult directors are allowed.
2. Student directors are encouraged. If a student directs, his/her name is included on the
Team Form with the word “DIRECTOR”.
3. An older student may choose to serve as the director in the lower grade category. An
older student’s participation as director will not affect the grade category
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placement of the team. Please include the word “DIRECTOR” after his/her name
on the team form.
Performance:
1. Each team will have NINE MINUTES to set up, perform and exit the staging area. This
includes fully setting up and taking down any lighting or prop requirements as well as
performance. The play, itself, must be a minimum of four minutes. The maximum,
including set-up and take-down, and performance must not exceed nine minutes.
Penalty points will be given for dramas that exceed the maximum time or fail to
meet the minimum time.
2. Sets and props will be “lined up” outside the staging area. Teams may move their sets
and props to stage wings when the Director tells them to prepare. Teams may not
move sets onto the stage until their Team number has been announced by the
Event Director and the Team Captain announces “Set Stage”. Timing will
commence at “Set Stage”.
3. Team Captains will announce “Action” after sets are in place and the team is ready to
begin the play. They will announce “Stage Clear” when all props and sets are
removed. Completion times will be recorded after “Stage Clear” is announced.
4. Chewing gum on stage is not allowed unless expressly required by the character being
portrayed. A five-point penalty will be assessed for any actor chewing gum, unless
expressly required by the character.
JUDGING:
1. There will be three judges and a time keeper provided by the Event Director.
2. Penalty points will be subtracted from the average of the judges’ point total.
AWARDS:
1. Award ratings will be assigned to each team based upon the overall point total of the
three Judges.
2. Gold = 95-100 points; Silver = 85-94 points; Bronze = 70-84 points; No Award = 0-69
points.
3. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque will be
awarded to each of the members of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze rated teams. A team
plate will be awarded to hang on the congregational plaque.
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Live Modern Christian Drama Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Script:
Adherence to Current LTC Theme – Is the theme clearly
illustrated?
Clarity of principal dramatized – Is the principal being
dramatized easy to understand and appropriate to the age level
performing?
Creativity – Is the script well written and imaginative?
Effectiveness – How did the audience respond?
Actors:
Diction/Projection – Is the dialogue spoken clearly and do the
voices project well?
Characterization/Poise – Do the actors make the characters they
portray alive? Do they stay in character? Do the actors seem
lost for direction or are they comfortable on the stage? Are lines
memorized and do they flow easily?
Interaction/Staging – How well do the actors interact and react to
one another? Does the movement appear to be purposeful? Is
anyone upstaging other actors? Is there unnecessary noise or
talking by actors or tech crew?
Set Design:
Appropriateness, Authenticity, Creativity – Do sets enhance or
detract from the overall play? Is there creative use of the space
provided?
Props – Are props consistent and appropriate for the time period
being depicted? If one actor is using props, it would be
inappropriate for the other actors to pantomime (Communication
by means of gesture and facial expression).
Costume:
Authentic, Appropriateness – Are costumes appropriate for the
character being portrayed? Do they fit the time being predicted?
Are costumes that are modest/appropriate?
Time:
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
Good
1
Excellent
Good
1
1
5
Excellent
Good
Over Maximum time (9 Minutes)
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
G
S
B
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PUPPETRY
PURPOSE: Many people are captivated by puppetry performances. This event challenges
young people to skillfully present Biblical themes and stories through the use of puppetry.
PROCESS:
Each participating group will:
1. Select, modify or write an appropriate Bible based puppet script that incorporates this
year’s LTC theme. It is not required that the puppet play be from the Bible.
2. Ensure that participants not perform in more than one puppet play or event in any given
time slot.
3. Provide puppets, costumes and props as needed.
4. Provide for storage of puppets, costumes and props at the convention.
NOTE:
No storage will be provided in the puppet performance room.
Leave puppets or props unattended at your own risk.
5. If possible, submit the name of one puppetry judge. Judges MUST be familiar with
various puppetry techniques. These will be briefly reviewed with the judges at the
beginning of each session.
6. Register each team by grade category as determined by the oldest team member's
grade level.
7. Deliver a completed Team Event Registration form to the Event Director before
the beginning of the performance period.
8. Although not a requirement, please note the title of the play on the form and who wrote
it. This will not affect scoring but will allow us to honor any original works by participants.
The Event Director will:
1. Assign and post an order-of-performance for teams in each performance session. The
schedule is flexible and can be modified as long as the Event Director is advised of any
changes BEFORE they affect the performance of any team.
2. Ensure availability of a stage for each puppet performance room. Team Leaders are
encouraged to bring their team and familiarize themselves with stage setup and
configuration during idle times.
3. Advise teams that special lighting (other than standard room lights) are not provided.
4. Advise teams that a sound system with multiple mics will be available in the puppet
stage.
5. Nominate teams to perform in the Saturday Night Celebration from participants in this
event.
6. Select Judges and time keepers for this event.
7. Provide completed Team and Judging Forms to the Convention Events Coordinator.
RULES:
1. There will be two grade categories:
a. Grades 3-6
b. Grades 7-12
2. Adults and other non-participants may help in setup and takedown. All non-participants
must be clear of the stage during performance. i.e., clear before team states ‘READY.’
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3. Performance stage dimensions will be as described in the illustration later in this
section. A STAGE FITTING THIS DESCRIPTION WILL BE PROVIDED. If a team
chooses to use their own stage they must set it up, perform and take it down within the
maximum time period. If you bring your own stage, the ‘dimension standard’ need not
be adhered to.
4. Biblical Application & LTC Theme – The play must contain a Biblical theme or story
and be scripturally accurate, while the main point of the play incorporates the current
LTC theme.
5. Life-like Presentation – This item covers many of the skills at the core of hand
puppetry. Judging should take into account the “well rounded” presentation by the team
as a whole and not dwell on poor or great ‘individual’ presentation skills.
a. Lip Synchronization, Words are pronounced clearly and the puppet’s mouth
action is realistic and in synchronization with the words being spoken
b. Mouth Action, The lower jaw of the puppet should drop away from the head
when speaking. The mouth action may be sparingly exaggerated to emphasize
emotion or loudness.
c. Eye Contact, Puppets should interact with (look at each other) and occasionally
look at the audience to “involve and draw them into the story”
d. Posture, Unintentional swaying, sinking or leaning on the stage is not present.
e. Entrances and Exits, Except where otherwise needed by the play, the puppet
should appear to “walk” up a ramp or stairway when entering and down a ramp
or stairway when exiting.
f. Character Roles, Puppets fulfill the character roles they portray in the play.
6. Projection - Is the dialogue spoken clearly and do the voices project well? Adult voices
may NOT be used (live or pre-recorded) and the dialog of the play must be performed
live (no pre-recorded dialogue).
7. Puppets’ Appearance - Costumes should be appropriate for the roles being portrayed.
8. Special Effects – Attention given to stage props, sound effects, timing of effects, etc.
Playing of pre-recorded special effects sound clips are allowed. Pre-recorded
dialog/voice clips are not allowed.
9. Effect on Audience - Attention will be given to audience response. Did the play draw
them in?
10. Teamwork – Team must display cooperative interaction with each other throughout the
entrance, setup, performance, takedown and exit of the puppet play.
11. Total Time - Each team will have 9 minutes maximum to set up, perform, and exit the
stage area. The performance must be a minimum of five (5) minutes.
12. Deductions (-2 points) will be taken for each 30 seconds under minimum performance
time and for each 30 seconds over the maximum time. Each team will enter with props
and puppets from a room door. A team participant will announce “Ready" at the
beginning the play. After all props, puppets and team members are removed from the
room and “stage clear" is announced by the last exiting participant of the team,
completion time will be recorded.
JUDGING:
1. Award rating will be assigned based on the point average between the three Judges,
with the Event Director making the final decisions.
2. There will be three Judges and a Timekeeper assigned for each session.
3. Puppetry Judging is not an easy job, there are lots of details to watch for and you will
have lots of writing to do.
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4. It is imperative that a judge explain each deduction of points in language that is
positive and non-punishing.
AWARDS:
1. Award ratings will be assigned to each team based upon the overall point total of the
three Judges.
2. Gold = 95-100 points; Silver = 85-94 points; Bronze = 70-84 points; No Award = 0-69
points.
3. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque will be
awarded to each of the members of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze rated teams. A team
plate will be awarded to hang on the congregational plaque.
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PUPPET STAGE DESIGN
The puppet stage design has a 5-foot by 12-foot stage area. The backdrop and front curtain
material can be made from whatever you have on hand. For more information on the design,
costs and material please contact the Event Director for assistance. The following is a parts list
for the two designs shown below. These are only recommended designs and your stage may
vary but the stage(s) used at the convention will follow the dimensions shown below. Both
designs use four 12-foot plastic PVC pipes and seven 8 foot pipes. It is recommended that you
use 2 inch pipe but you can go as low as 1 inch. Convention stage(s) use 2-inch pipe.
Depending on your stage, you will need the following:
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Puppetry Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
LTC Theme
Good
Does the main point of the play incorporate the current
1
Excellent
5
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
2
3
4
Excellent
5
LTC theme?
Lip Synchronization
Puppet’s mouth action realistic and in sync with the words
Mouth Action
The lower jaw of the puppet should drop away from the
head when speaking.
Eye Contact
Puppets should interact with each other and the audience
to “involve and draw them in”
Posture
Unintentional swaying or sinking and the need to “lean” on
the stage are not seen.
Entrances and Exits
Except where otherwise called for by the play the puppet
should appear to “walk” up a ramp when entering and
down a ramp when exiting.
Character Roles
Puppets must fulfill the character roles they portray.
Projection
Is the dialogue spoken clearly and do the voices project
well? Adult voices may not be used. Dialog must be
performed live.
Puppets’ Appearance
Good
1
Good
1
Good
1
Good
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
Good
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
2
3
4
2
3
4
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
4
Excellent
5
Good
1
Good
1
Good
1
Costumes should be appropriate for the roles being
portrayed.
Special Effects
Good
1
Good
1
Good
1
Stage props, sound effects, timing of effects, etc.
Effect on Audience
Is the audience responsive?
Teamwork
Cooperative interaction with each other throughout the
setup, performance, and takedown of the play
Time
Good
1
for setup, performance, and take down no more than 9
min. Performance must be a minimum of 5 minutes.
2
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
2
3
4
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments on the reverse side:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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SCRAPBOOKS
PURPOSE: This event provides a pictorial and written documentation of leadership
development within a congregation.
PROCESS:
Each participating group will:
1. Describe and record activities in a church from the past twelve months.
2. Describe LTC work, but other activities should be included.
3. Properly register each scrapbook in correct grade category.
4. Submit scrapbooks to the Scrapbook Event Director at the convention between 3:00
and 6:00 p.m. Friday, or 8:00 and 9:00 am on Saturday.
5. Submit a completed Team Form to the Event Director with the scrapbook. Note: A
Team Form must be submitted even if only one participant submits a scrapbook..
6. Pick up scrapbook between 3:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday.
7. Ensure a MAXIMUM of 6 participants work on each scrapbook entered.
The Event Director will:
1. Receive and log each scrapbook.
2. Organize books for judging.
3. Display books after judging.
4. Supply completed Team and Judging Forms to the Convention Events Coordinator.
5. Provide a copy of the judge’s sheet of each scrapbook to the participating group. (In
packets on Saturday night)
RULES:
1. Not more than six participants can work on a single scrapbook nor can students
participate in more than one scrapbook each. Scrapbooks are graded according to the
grade level of the oldest participant.
2. In order for there to be any Significant Historical Value to your scrapbook - names and
location of events need to be included into the scrapbook. (For instance: With a
picture of Camp, you would probably want to include the names of the campers and
where the camp was held. Otherwise, in years to come, no one will remember!) The
focus should be the event - tell what took place, why you were doing what you were
doing, what benefits did you or others receive, etc.
3. There are two grade categories for this event:
a. Grades 3 – 6
b. Grades 7 – 12
4. The following information must be on the first page of the scrapbook:
LTC Team Number
Name of the congregation
Grade category
Name, LTC Identification Number, and Grade of each participant
Name of adult advisors).
5. The scrapbook should show service projects, outreach opportunities, edification
activities, ability to work together, etc. These activities should be well documented with
the description of the event and the participants.
6. Scrapbooks are to be no smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches and no larger than 13 x 16 inches
in size when closed.
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JUDGING:
1. There will be three Judges. Awards will be assigned based on the point average among
the three Judges.
AWARDS:
1. Each team will be rated according to the following scale:
Gold = 95-100 points; Silver = 85-94 points; Bronze = 70-84 points; No Award = 0-69 points
2. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s Award Plaque will be given
to each team member receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating. A team plate will be
awarded to teams of two or more to hang on the congregational plaque.
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Scrapbook Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Required Standards
Good
Activities from April last year through March
1
this year only.
Names/Grade Category displayed correctly
Size (8.5”x11” to 13”x16”)
Substance
Good
Historical significant – clarity over time to
1
someone unrelated to the work.
Depicts service projects and outreach
Edification activities (i.e.
retreats/devotionals/camps)
Depicts ability to work together
Creativity
Good
The cover is inviting
1
Description of events
Displaying of pictures
Artistic
Good
Visual neatness plus readability
1
Use of color and blending
Use of texture and attractive materials
Overall impact
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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SIGNING FOR THE DEAF
PURPOSE: This event encourages students to develop the skill of signing so that they can
communicate and develop relationships with the hearing impaired, thus giving them the
opportunity to minister to the needs of the hearing impaired.
PROCESS:
Each participating group will:
1. Properly register each participant.
2. Provide (if possible) an interpreter to accompany any hearing impaired participants.
3. Provide judges as possible, to be used as needed.
The Event Coordinator will:
1. Announce, or post a schedule for performances in the event room.
2. Oversee judges and room coordination.
3. Be sure that recorded songs and scriptures have been provided by mail or via LTC web
site.
4. Provide judging results and award recommendations to the Convention Events
Coordinator.
5. Select possible signers to be used at the Saturday Night Celebration or Sunday morning
bible classes
RULES:
1. Spectators may not enter or leave the room while participants are signing. Participants
who have already been judged and are spectators will be disqualified if they sign during
the judging of another participant.
2. Applause is appropriate as a display of appreciation.
3. Bibles and song books will not be provided for the participants.
4. Participants will be disqualified if spectators give signs during judging.
5. Participants may choose one of the following types of entry:
a. Sign one of the selected songs or the scripture passage.
b. SKILL CHALLENGE: Sign one of the three song selections without prior
knowledge of which of the three will be chosen at the convention
6. A participant may use SEE signs or ASL or any level of signing between as long as the
signs are clear and the message of the song or scripture is accurately conveyed.
7. If a participant is in need of special assistance or consideration, inform the event
director so that an accommodation can be arranged.
SIGNING OF A SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:
A recorded version of the scripture selected for this year will be played, and the
participant will sign the scripture. Check for these on the website or contact Jim
Hancock.
SIGNING OF A SONG:
A recorded version of the song will be played, and the student will sign the song. Songs
to choose from will be posted on the website.
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SKILL CHALLENGE:
This option is for the student that feels confident in signs and wants to widen their
breadth of knowledge and skill. In this choice of event, the student will learn all three
songs. At convention one song will be chosen at random. They will then participate
using that song.
JUDGING:
There will be two or three Judges qualified in interpreting for the deaf. An award rating
will be assigned based on the recommendations of the Judges.
AWARDS:
1. Participants will be judged as individuals and age will be factored into their rating. One
of the following award ratings will be assigned based upon the point average between
the Judges' sheets; Gold, Silver, Bronze or No Award
2. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual's Award Plaque will be given
to each person receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating.
IMPORTANT
Video Instruction
1. If you are with a congregation with children who wish to participate in this event but
there is no one qualified to teach them the signs to the songs or scripture, a DVD is
available to assist. The DVD will contain instruction on general signing and the
alphabet. It will also include instruction on how to do the introduction and each song as
well as the scripture.
2. The DVD is structured so that a participant could learn the songs or scripture all on their
own. That, however, is the hardest way to do this. The DVD is best used with the aid of
an adult or friend that can critique and guide. Using the DVD, this person does not have
to be skilled in signs themselves. They just need to be willing to encourage, watch and
compare with what is on the DVD.
3. It could also be used by a leader who knows signs but is rusty and just needs some
help getting started. One could fill in the missing signs from their own vocabulary and
then feel confident to teach the children themselves.
4. The audio recordings will be made available in MP3 format on the LTC web site. These
recordings will be exactly the same as what will be used at the convention. Each
congregation is encouraged to download the songs and write them to a CD or load them
on an MP3 player. This way the students will be able to practice with exactly what they
will be hearing at the convention.
5. The LTC web site is located at: http://www.ltcnw.org
6. Please, if you have any questions at all, feel free to call or email the Event Director
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Signing for the Deaf Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Appearance
Good
Clothing appropriate, solid not too bold or
1
patterned
Introduction
Good
Fingerspell name and participant number, then
1
fingerspell the title of song or Bible reference to
show proficiency with alphabet and numbers.
Clear Signs
Good
Hand shapes and placement, distinct and
1
smooth
Eye Contact
Good
Able to look up at the audience, not staring at
1
the book or floor.
Expression
Mouthing words, body language. Signing or
speaking out lout with the audio tape is
permitted.
Good
Confidence
Smile, posture, relaxed
Understandability
Combined signs together convey the appropriate
message, scripture or song.
Good
1
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
Good
1
5
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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SONG LEADING
PURPOSE: Singing is an integral part of praising God. The song leader's skills directly affect
the praising of God in group settings. This event encourages the development of song leading
skills in young men and women.
PROCESS:
Each Church will:
1. Register each participant in proper grade category.
2. Submit a possible song leading judge to be used as needed.
3. Make a copy of the song on white printer paper and if possible an overhead
transparency of each participant’s song which includes the music and words. The song
must be public domain (song is old enough to require no copyright license) or your
congregation must have a church copyright license (CCLI) # before copying any songs
(according to copyright infringement laws). Place “Public Domain” (PD) or the CCLI# in
a place on the copy that is easily seen by judges when placed on the overhead
projector.”
The Event Director will:
1. Be sure an overhead projector is available in each performance room.
2. Assign judges for each time period.
3. Return judges' forms and results to Convention Events Director with award
recommendations.
4. Provide a list to Coordinator of recommended song leaders for Saturday Night
Celebration, Sunday morning’s men’s and women’s class and Sunday morning worship.
RULES:
1. Each participant will be judged according to nine areas of Judging Criteria. Each of
these areas will be judged on a point continuum that will reflect the skill level of the
participant as shown during the event. The point continuum for each Judging Criteria is
listed under the Judging Criteria of this event.
2. Boys and girls will perform in separate rooms. Three male judges will judge boys.
Three female judges will judge girls. An award rating will be assigned based on the
point average among the three judges' sheets.
3. Spectators will not be allowed to enter or leave the room during a song.
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JUDGING CRITERIA
1. It has been said that music is one half math and one half emotion. Song leading may be
expressed in similar terms. A large portion of song leading is indeed technical, while an
important aspect of song leading is spiritual leadership. Therefore, the judging criteria
for song leading is divided into the following:
a. a. Words of critique are useful for the participant to grow. Please form them in
way that shows love, patience, and understanding.
2. Technical Aspects
a. A printed out copy of and/or a transparency for each participant must contain
BOTH words and music – NO EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES! A mandatory 1
level of Gold to Silver, Silver to Bronze, or Bronze to No Award) will be deducted
if the copy/transparency does not show either the proper Church Copyright
License (CCLI) # or Public Domain (PD) designation on the copy/transparency. It
is strongly recommended, though not required, that a song be chosen that fits on
a single 8.5”x11” copy/transparency. The participant, if using a multi-page song
or multiple songs, will provide someone to help swap copy/transparency.
b. Pitch: The participant must pitch the song so it can be comfortably sung in all
four parts - Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass. NOTE: A pitch pipe or tuning fork
may be used to assist the participant in pitching the song correctly. Using either
is not mandatory and will not impact points awarded positively or negatively.
c. Tempo: The participant should employ the correct beat and the appropriate
mood for the song.
d. Volume - Projection: The participant's voice should be loud enough to be heard
by the judges while the song is being led. The judges may not be sitting at the
front of the room.
e. Verses / Verse Transition:: Each participant will lead two verses, and only two
verses. NO EXCEPTIONS. The two verses must be led as the music dictates.
The participant should follow (and lead) the dynamic markings of the music –
fermatas, crescendos, ritardandos, etc.- which indicate whether the music should
be soft or loud, fast or slow, etc. Good movement from one verse to the next is
expected. - NOTE: A song with a single verse may be repeated once to fulfill this
criterion. Arrangements will be allowed. (For example: “Two verses, then the
chorus”, etc.) However, the arrangement must transition well between the verses.
Arrangements may be from two songs as long as ONLY two verses are led. That
means one verse each from each song. Both songs, if used, must be sung
without ANY break. In other words, the second song must be led with a smooth
transition from the first song. Keep in mind that the ability to lead the group
will be impacted by the song or songs selected!
3. Spiritual Aspects
a. Poise: It’s only natural to be nervous in front of a group of people, but does the
participant channel this nervousness to excel? Does the participant give the
impression that he/she is prepared to lead this song? Is the participant ready and
confident to perform the task at hand? Does the participant place the
transparency on the overhead projector correctly the FIRST time? Does the
participant exhibit good volume and diction when announcing the song?
b. Interaction: Song leading never just entails a single individual worshiping God.
Rather, song leading is an individual communicating with the body, and the body
communicating praise to the Lord. Therefore, is the participant worshiping with
the group or by him/her self? Is EYE CONTACT present, or does the participant
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rely on the music too much – i.e. “staring” at it? Does the participant take charge
of the group?
c. Spirit of Worship: Does the participant set the tone, mood, and atmosphere for
the group? Does the participant’s expression and appearance reflect the song
being sung? Does the participant sing with the spirit and sing with the
understanding of the song being sung? (I Corinthians 14:15).
4. Overall Effectiveness: Would the judges consider asking the participant to lead the
singing at a group gathering?
AWARDS:
1. Each individual will be rated according to the following scale:
2. Gold = Majority of categories marked Gold, Silver = Majority of categories marked
Silver, Bronze = Majority of categories marked Bronze.
3. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s Award Plaque will be given
to each person receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze rating.
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Song Leading Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number):
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Music Sheet
Use printed sheet. Must have proper CCLI#
Pitch
Comfortable range for voice parts
Tempo
Suitable for message and mood of the song.
Comfortable for the group.
Volume
Leader must project so that they are heard, but
NOT overpowering.
Verses/Transition
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
Good
1
1
Poise
Confident, assured, ready to go. Announces
song well.
Interaction
Doesn’t stare at music, has eye contact with
singers Takes charge.
Spirit of Worship
Good
Set proper tone, mood, and atmosphere for song.
Does leader reflect songs with facial expressions
and hand movements?
1
Overall Effectiveness
Good
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
Only two verses, no more, no less. From one verse
to the next, is student effective or distracting? Is the
transition comfortable? Did the group have to “carry”
the transition?
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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SPEECH
PURPOSE: To provide opportunities for young people to develop their verbal communication
talents by observing and sharing their public speaking skills.
PROCESS:
Each participating church will:
1. Register speakers by proper grade.
2. Provide one male and one female judge in this event if possible, to be used as
needed.
3. Have each speaker at the proper room before the event begins.
The Event Director will:
1. Assign participants to event rooms, and set a speaking order.
2. Assign judges and a timekeeper to each room.
3. Provide judging results and award recommendations to the Convention Events
Coordinator.
4. Provide a list to Mike Reeves of 6-8 suggested speakers for Saturday Night
Celebration, Sunday morning men’s class and women’s class, and worship.
RULES:
1. Participants will develop an original speech which is related to the LTC theme.
2. Participants in grades three (3) through eight (8) may choose to speak about a Bible
character as the topic of their speech.
3. Participants in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) may not use a Bible character as
their topic.
4. A single note card no larger than 3" X 5" index card is permitted. If more than one
card is used there will be a penalty of 3 points deducted from the total score. The
same speech may not be used by another speaker.
5. The duration of the speech should be three (3) to six (6) minutes. For each thirty
(30) seconds that a speaker is over or under the prescribed time limits, 2 points will
be subtracted. At the speaker’s request the timekeeper will indicate when 3, 5, and
6 minutes have elapsed.
6. Spectators may not enter or leave the room while participants are speaking.
7. No participant may be taped without their advance approval and appropriate
notification to the judges. Any video or audio equipment must be set up prior to the
event and must be stationary.
8. Speakers may use visual aids, not props, during speeches. The Bible is not
considered a prop. Speakers using props will lose 5 points. Visual aids should aid in
making a point, not become the dominant factor of a speech. They must not
become an obvious additional “note card” for the speaker to follow.
9. Speeches MAY be memorized but NOT read! A participant who reads his/her
speech will be disqualified. The speaker should know his/her subject, and speak
from simple notes.
10. Men and boys will be allowed to listen to the girls' speeches.
11. This event is not a dramatic interpretation. The judges will decide if the speech is
overly dramatic with excessive use of dramatic techniques.
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AWARDS:
1. One of the following award ratings will be assigned to each participant based upon
the point average between the three Judges’ sheets.
2. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual’s award plaque will be
given to each person receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating.
Gold = 95-100 points; Silver = 85-94 points; Bronze = 70-84 points; No Award = 0-69 points
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Speech Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) :
Name of participant:
Grade of Participant:
Judge Names:
Thesis/Main Point
Central idea clear? Related to LTC theme?
Compelling and creative?
Organization
Are individual points clear? Logically
developed? Well supported? Are transitions
present?
Content
Interesting and significant? Variety of
supporting material (e.g. statistics, stories, or
examples)? Keep your attention? Is good
insight demonstrated?
Verbal Delivery
Smooth delivery? Mispronunciations? Rate of
speech and volume appropriate? Is vocal
quality distracting? Speaker relies too much
on note cards? Must NOT read the speech.
Non-Verbal Delivery
Appropriate use of gestures and body
movements? Does the speaker look poised
and confident? Demonstrate enthusiasm?
Time
3 – 6 minute requirement. No more, no less.
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
1
Excellent
2
3
4
Good
1
3
4
Good
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
Good
1
5
Excellent
2
1
5
5
Excellent
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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WORSHIP BANNER
PURPOSE: This event is designed to encourage young people to lead in creative expressions
of a corporate worship theme in visual form. Adult assistance should be limited to that of
advice and supervision. The worship banner should make a clear point to the worshiping
community and develop visually the current year's LTC theme. Remember! The worship
banner is to help promote worship, not just state the theme of LTC.
PROCESS:
Each participating church will:
1. Register each worship banner.
2. Submit the worship banner to the Event Director at the convention between 4:00 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m. Friday, or 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
3. If possible, bring an adult who could help judge if needed.
4. Submit a completed team form to Event Director with the worship banner.
5. Pick up the banner between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
The Event Director will:
1. Receive and log each worship banner.
2. Assign ID for multiple banners for each age group. .
3. Organize and display banners for judging.
4. Display banners for judging, and viewing.
5. Review Judges’ sheets, and give them and Critique Forms with award
recommendations to the Convention Events Coordinator in the Tally Room.
RULES:
1. Size: The maximum size of the banner shall be no more than 45 inches by 72 inches,
not counting the hanging rope. Smaller sizes are permissible. It is an automatic 5-point
deduction for oversize banners.
2. Display: The banner must be self-supporting by hanging. A Dowel rod or straight
curtain rod must be placed in a top sleeve and a rope attached to both ends of the rod
for hanging. The display must hang flat against the wall and be one sided. The display
can be flat on fabric or 3 dimensional on top of fabric, but still only viewed from the front
(nothing which would hang from the ceiling in the middle of the room and be viewed
from all sides). The theme must be completed in one banner, not a series.
3. Grade Categories: This is a team event. . A participant can only be a member of one
team. A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 participants per team are allowed. The
following grade categories are available:
a. Grades 3 – 6
b. Grades 7 – 12
4. Identification: a 3 x 5 index card containing the congregation number, team number
and grade category, and the names and grades of each team member must be
attached to the back of the Worship Banner. The congregation number can be found in
your congregation's registration packet. Note: Worship Banners should be entered
under the congregation number rather than the individual.
5. Materials: Worship Banners must not contain any materials that require the use of
electricity or battery power. The base of the banner must be of some type of fabric. The
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graphic images and words on the banner may be of paint or other material that can be
read from at least 20 feet away. There is to be no paper on the Worship Banner.
6. Penalty points may be assessed for failure to adhere to size, identification, display
method, and material restrictions.
AWARDS:
1. A team plate will be awarded to teams of two or more to hang on the congregational
plaque
2. Participants achieving a Gold, Silver or Bronze rating will receive an appropriate colored
engraved plate for the individual's award plaque.
3. One of the following award ratings will be assigned to each team based upon the overall
point total of the three Judge's sheets:
95 - 100 = Gold;
85 - 94 = Silver;
70 - 84 = Bronze; 0 - 69 = No Award
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Worship Banner Judge’s Form
Congregation (with congregation number) and Team ID:
Name of participant(s):
Grade of Participant(s):
Judge Names:
Text Theme: How well does it depict the current LTC
Good
theme through TEXT?
1
Visual Theme: How well does it depict the current LTC Good
theme through VISUALS?
1
Text Creativity: How well does it show creativity in
Good
displaying TEXT?
1
Visual Creativity: How well does it show creativity in
Good
displaying VISUALS?
1
Visual Neatness: Does it appear neat not cluttered?
Good
1
Aesthetically Pleasing: Use of texture and attractive Good
materials?
1
Quality
Good
Is the workmanship age/grade appropriate?
1
Overall Impact
Good
1
Proper Submission:
Good
Did the participant follow instructions for
1
formatting and submission? 45”x72” size.
Participant identification card.
Must be able to be hung.
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Excellent
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
Excellent
5
Excellent
2
3
4
5
Judges Recommendation:
BRONZE
Comments:
For use ONLY by the Event Director
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SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION
The value of the LTC program is not in performances, but in the learning process. Our
children are blessed with growth in direct proportion to the effort they give as they study and
practice the events they enter, whether it’s Bible Bowl, Christian Art, Song Leading, Signing,
Drama, etc. This is actually true of the convention itself. But just as the convention offers
testing, audience, and practice to the developing skills, Saturday Night Celebration is an
additional convention opportunity for further experience. It also is a time of honor and
encouragement for the efforts expended. It is our intention to showcase as many individuals,
groups, and congregations as possible, while also attempting to recognize talent, hard work,
and the exceptional examples of expertise in the various events. We would like for celebration
performances to show what we are looking for, in an effort to challenge others to reach higher,
without discouraging anyone.
It is our desire that every LTC participant would aspire to do his / her very best to the
glory of God, and to make the presentation selection process very difficult! We praise God for
every one of you, for the beautiful talents He has given, and your willingness to use and
improve them. We hope that all will find CELEBRATION an enjoyable, exciting time, and an
additional motivation to do your very best in each event you enter.
Notes to all Church Coordinators!!
1. It is imperative that the celebration Director, knows who will be available for
performance on Saturday night. A form to indicate your intention to be present is in the
Church Coordinator’s packet. It must be completed and returned to the registration
room by noon Saturday.
2. Notification of all groups and individuals selected to perform at the Saturday Night
Celebration will be posted on the CELEBRATION BULLETIN BOARD as soon as
possible after the event is completed. It is your responsibility to confirm this with the
Saturday Celebration Coordinator, or by signing the appropriate space on the
notification card on the bulletin board. If not confirmed, another participant will be
selected.
Note to all Event Directors!!
When submitting individual or group finalists,
please submit at least one alternative.
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FORMS
JUDGES ENROLLMENT FORM
Congregation: ____________________________________________
Mail this form or
e-mail the Judging Director with this info
on or before the Judges Deadline.
Name
Event
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Team Event Registration Form
Team Number:
USE ON-LINE REGISTRATION PORTAL IF POSSIBLE http://ltcnw.org/portal/
Please print neatly or type all information.
Congregation:
City:
Team Leader:
Which team event and grade category is this form for? Circle only 1.
Bible Bowl
3-7
8-12
Bible Reader’s Theater / Choral Reading
3-7
8-12
Bulletin Board
3-7
8-12
Children’s Book
3-7
8-12
Chorus
3-7
8-12
Christian Website
3-7
8-12
Church Bulletin
3-7
8-12
Live Modern Christian Drama
3-7
8-12
Power Point Presentation
3-7
8-12
Puppetry
3-7
8-12
Scrapbook
3-7
8-12
Video Bible Drama
3-7
8-12
Worship Banner
3-7
8-12
Total number on this team:
NAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
(Even if your team has only 1 person.)
LTC ID NUMBER (leave blank) GRADE
One of these forms must be filled out for each LTC team that you have. The forms must then be mailed
in with the registration packet. A filled out copy of this form will be given to you in your Welcome Packet
at the convention which you must them give to the appropriate Event Coordinator at the convention.
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STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM
USE ON-LINE REGISTRATION PORTAL IF POSSIBLE http://ltcnw.org/portal/
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
NAME: First
Last
STREET ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
PHONE (____)
ZIP
E-mail (optional)
CONGREGATION
GRADE
CITY
GENDER (male/female)
T-SHIRT SIZE: Adult (S – M – L – XL – XXL) or Youth (S – M – L)
ATTENDING CONVENTION YES_____ NO _______
Please check the events in which you will be participating.
PRE-CONVENTION EVENTS
______ BIBLE CLASS TEACHING
______ BIBLE READING (Grades 7-12)
______ CHILDREN’S BOOK (Team/Individual)
______ CHRISTIAN ESSAY
______ CHRISTIAN FICTION
______ CHRISTIAN WEBSITE(Team/Individual)
______ CHURCH BULLETIN (Team/Individual)
______ COMMUNION MEDITATION
______ DAILY DEVOTIONAL CHALLENGE
______ EVANGELISM TRAINING
______ POETRY WRITING
______ POWER POINT (Team/Individual)
_______PRAYER CHALLENGE
______ RADIO MINUTE MESSAGE
______ SCRIPTURE CHALLENGE
______ SERVICE CHALLENGE
______ SONG WRITING
______ VIDEO BIBLE DRAMA
These events should be sent to the appropriate event coordinator for judging before the
convention. Check pre-convention event directors for contact information and deadline date page
for pre-convention event deadlines. Please circle team or individual where indicated on the form.
CONVENTION EVENTS
______ BIBLE BOWL
______ BIBLE READERS’ THEATER / CHORAL READING
______ BIBLE READING (Grades 3-6 Only)
______ BULLETIN BOARD – team or individual (circle one)
______ CHORUS – small grade 3-6
______ CHORUS – small grade 7-12
______ CHORUS – large grade 3-6
______ CHORUS – large grade 7-12
______ CHRISTIAN ART
______ LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
______ LIVE MODERN CHRISTIAN DRAMA – team or individual (circle one)
______ PUPPETRY
______ SCRAPBOOK – team or individual (circle one)
______ SIGNING & INTREPRETING FOR THE DEAF
______ SONG LEADING
______ SPEECH
______ WORSHIP BANNER – team or individual (circle one)
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