Written Word

Guidelines for Participating in Written Word:

Each participant will:

  • Choose a 1″ or 1 1/2″ 3-ring binder (any color).
  • 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). For our 2025 Convention, that book is Luke’s Gospel.
    • Student 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 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 artistic aspects (sickers, drawings, etc.) that exhibit the participant’s creativity. These elements may differ from those included on the cover page.
    • Back cover must include:
      • Name and grade of the LTCSW participant.
      • Optional: any artistic aspects (sickers, drawings, etc.) that exhibit the participant’s creativity. These elements may differ from those included on the cover page and front binder cover.
  • Bring your book to the LTCSW Convention, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your book.

 

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 entire text of Luke’s Gospel.
  • SILVER (option 1) will be awarded to projects that include Luke chapters 1-11 & 22.40-24.12.
  • SILVER (option 2) will be awarded to projects that include Luke chapters 12-24.
  • BRONZE will be awarded to projects that include all Scripture Challenge verses and Luke 22.40-24.12.

 

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.