Written Word

Published on by Jeff Foster

Event Director: Regena Roberts

Purpose: Ancient peoples had large numbers of scribes for the transcription of religious texts, legal and historical documents. In the Old Testament the best-known scribe is Ezra. Because he was both a scribe and a priest, he was a very powerful religious leader. Those who transcribed the Scripture quickly became authorities on the Written Word. “Scribe” became a title for a learned guardian of the Law. A scribe was one who developed a comprehensive knowledge of God’s Written Word. The Church needs spiritual leaders who are biblical scholars.

Process: The participant will transcribe (handwrite) the text of Joshua, Judges, or Ruth on paper kept in a 3-ring binder.

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Written Word Rules

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Guidelines for Participating in Written Word:

Each participant will:

  • Choose a 3-ring binder (any color). Size will vary depending on the participant’s submission.
  • Handwrite (not typed or on computer) on lined notebook paper (College-ruled or wide-ruled) all or portions of this year’s LTCSW book of study (see awards, below, for criteria).
    • Participants must handwrite (not typed or computer) the entry. Entries will not be evaluated on penship, however, please do your best to be legible.
    • The student may use any translation except those regarded as paraphrased or condensed.
    • Handwritten copy must be verbatim of the chosen text.
  • Create a cover page with these specific details:
    • The current year’s LTCSW book of study and version of the Bible used.
    • Current year’s LTCSW theme.
    • Name and grade of LTCSW participant.
    • Optional: any artistic aspects (stickers, drawings, etc.) that exhibit the participant’s creativity.
  • Create a Table of Contents containing book chapters and page numbers.
  • Create a front and back binder cover (this can be done on the computer or by hand, but must be an original creative design).
    • Front cover must include:
      • The current year’s LTCSW book of study and version of the Bible used.
      • Current year’s LTCSW theme.
      • Optional: any additional artistic aspects (stickers, drawings, etc.) that exhibit the participant’s creativity.
    • Back cover must include:
      • Name and grade of the LTCSW participant.
      • Optional: any additional artistic aspects (sickers, drawings, etc.) that exhibit the participant’s creativity.
  • Bring your book to the LTCSW Convention with a completed and signed Award Certification Form. You will have the opportunity to showcase your book there.

The church coordinator will:

  • Register participant in this event.
  • Verify the proper number of scriptures have been copied properly for the award desired.
  • Submit the participant’s binder to the Art room at the designated entry times with a completed and signed Award Certification Form.

Event Coordinator will:

  • Display entry in the Art room for additional judging.
  • Provide award recommendations to the Tally Room during convention.

 

Judging Criteria:

Scribe projects will be evaluated by the event coordinator who will provide award commendations.

  • GOLD will be awarded to projects that include the complete books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth.
  • SILVER (option 1) will be awarded to projects that include the complete book of Joshua.
  • SILVER (option 2) will be awarded to projects that include the complete books of Judges and Ruth.
  • BRONZE will be awarded to projects that include all Scripture Challenge verses and Joshua 24.14-24.

 

Submission Protocol:

The participant’s Written Word binder must be brought to the LTCSW Convention and turned in to the Art room at the designated entry times. An Award Certification Form for Written Word must accompany the binder upon its submission.