What is Children's Bible Drill?
The purpose of Children's Bible Drill is to make disciples for Christ.
The goals of Children's Bible Drill are to help children:
Increase in the knowledge of the Bible
Develop skills in locating Bible books and key passages
Memorize the names of the books of the Bible in order and the Bible verses and key passages identified on the current verse cards
Learn how to apply the Bible to their lives.
What are the benefits of using Children's Bible Drill?
Making disciples for Christ is a rewarding experience for both children and teachers. Children enjoy having teachers take time to nurture them and lead them in a more thorough understanding of Christ and what He desires for us. They enjoy games that lead them to discover God, His Word and how to apply scriptures to their daily lives. It is rewarding for older children to know an adult at church who believes in them, and who is there to support, undergird and encourage them as they practice to become more like Jesus.
Teachers gain the reward of knowing "I have spent my time well" as they see preteens experience success as they apply the scriptures to their daily living. They enjoy seeing children accomplish major challenges as they memorize a Key Passage, verse or Books of the Bible. They are humbled as they become aware of how God uses them to change the lives of children through this discipleship ministry.
What Can I Expect at An Associational Bible Drill or the State Bible Drill?
Call your local Association Office to learn of the date, time, place and what to expect at the Associational Bible Drill.
A phone list for associations is included in this packet.
Prior to the State Bible Drill , you will receive:
Confirmation of your registration with the time of your drill
Location of the State Bible Drill
Map of Oklahoma City with location of Drill marked
Schedule for the Day
List of things to do in Oklahoma City
At the State Bible Drill you will find the following:
Signs outside the building directing you to the parking lot nearest the entrance for the Children's Bible Drill.
A Registration Desk for the Bible Drill leader to check in the group. There you will receive:
The room location where your children will be drilling
A number for each child
A map of the church
Location of practice rooms
Locations of rest rooms
Bibles (correct version) will be provided by the state.
Tips to Remember
Take your children to the rest room prior to their drill.
Children will not be given the number of correct or incorrect responses they have at the Association or State Children's Bible Drill.
Judges will not announce the scores of the children.
Judges will give a seal on each child's State Bible Drill Certificate. One seal is for participating in the State Bible Drill. A second seal will be given for giving 20 correct responses.
At the State Bible Drill, one practice call will be given prior to the first call.
AT STATE BIBLE DRILL KEEP IN MIND
Our desire is for every child to have a good experience. The Caller, Judges and Timekeepers are leaders of children and work with Bible Drill in their own church. Our rules are the same as the ones described in Bible Skills, Drills, and Thrills - the same rules your children practice at church and use in the Church and Association Bible Drill.
Oklahoma State Bible Drill
When: May 2, 2009
Where: Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City
Directions : To locate Southern Hills Baptist Church from I-35, take I-240 west to Penn and go south 1 mile. To locate the church from I-44, take the 89th street exit and go east about 2 miles. The church is at the intersection of 89th and Penn. Guests should park on the west side (back) of the church, toward the north end, and look for the entrance where a Bible Challenge sign will be displayed.
Certificates: If you need certificates for your church or associational Bible Drill participants, please call (405) 942-3800, ext. 4648, or emailMark Jones, Children's Ministry Specialist mjones@bgco.org and let us know how many you need and where they should be sent.
STATE BIBLE DRILL CONTACT PERSON:
Mark Jones, Children's Ministries Specialist, Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, 3800 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK73112, phone 405.942-3800, X4642, email mjones@bgco.org.