The Bible Challenge program is in its 25th year at St. James. It is an important component to the overall Christian education offered to St. James children. This is a program where all children Kindergarten through 6th grade are “challenged” to learn certain Bible verses, hymns, prayers, creeds, and worship liturgy that we practice in our worship services. With each successful memorization, participants receive a new bead for their Bible Challenge necklace. This is important for our children because they will have the promise of God’s word in their hearts forever. During each monthly session, volunteers meet one-on-one with children and help them learn the 30 Bible Challenges.
Bible Challenge meets during the school year in Room 109 immediately following Children’s Moment with help from adult and young volunteers who are Bible Challenge “graduates,” children begin in Kindergarten to memorize key bible verses, hymns and creeds. Children are recognized for their achievements along each level of the challenge with beads for a very special necklace and a presentation during Children’s Sunday each spring during the 10:55 a.m. Worship Service. Children K-6th are invited to join us as we journey together through Bible Challenge.
2020-2021 Bible Challenge Dates are pending as we look to safely gather once again.
Bible Challenge Necklace
1 The Lord’s Prayer (white) >>
2 This Is the Day, Psalm 118:24 (blue) >>
3 The Golden Rule (gold) >>
4 For God So Loved, John 3:16 (red heart) >>
Completion of Fisherman Level (black)
5 The Doxology (dark blue) >>
6 Gloria Patri (lavender) >>
7 Let The Words, Psalm 19:14 (pink) >>
8 1st Verse: Amazing Grace (cream) >>
9 1st Verse: O For A thousand Tongues To Sing (red) >>
10 1st Verse: The Church’s One Foundation (grey) >>
11 1st Verse: This Is My Father’s World (green) >>
Completion of Disciple 1 (black)
8 2nd Verse: Amazing Grace (cream) >>
9 2nd Verse: O For A thousand Tongues To Sing (red) >>
10 2nd Verse: The Church’s One Foundation (grey) >>
11 2nd Verse: This Is My Father’s World (green) >>
12 The Lord Is My Shepherd, Psalm 23 (purple) >>
13 Names of The Books of Law & Gospels (blue denim) >>
Completion of Disciple 2
14 Make a Joyful Noise, Psalm 100 (dark turquoise) >>
15 Love the Lord Your God, Matthew 22:37-40 (pink heart) >>
16 Names of Books of the Old Testament (silver) >>
Completion of Disciple 3 (black)
17 Names of Books of the New Testament (gold) >>
18 I Lift Up My Eyes, Psalm 121 (brown) >>
19 The Apostles’ Creed (light turquoise) >>
20 The Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:2-17 (crystal) >>
21 The Great Commission, Matthew 28:19-20 (white) >>
Completion of Disciple 4 (black)
22 Trust In The Lord, Proverbs 3:5-6 (blue) >>
23 The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-12 (yellow) >>
24 Let Us Love One Another, 1 John 4:7-8 (purple heart) >>
25 Be Present At Our Table, Wesley’s Blessing (brown) >>
Completion of Disciple 5
26 How Majestic Is Your Name, Psalm 8 (green) >>
27 In All Things God, Romans 8:28 (medium red) >>
28 The Communion Confession (silver) >>
29 UMYF Benediction (coral) >>
30 Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23a (yellow) >>
Completion of Disciple 6 (black)