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PRESENTATION: BIBLE BASICS RP3
THE P.R.A.Y. PROGRAM REMAINS UNCHANGED Core program:
God and Me (grades 1-3) God and Family (grades 4-5) God and Church
(grades 6-8) God and Life (grades 9-12)
THE P.R.A.Y. PROGRAM REMAINS UNCHANGED Awards approved for
wear on official uniforms
P.R.A.Y. keeps a national registry on P.R.A.Y. Award recipients
THE P.R.A.Y. PROGRAM REMAINS UNCHANGED Eligibility Guidelines
Be in the correct grade Have an original workbook Do a final review with the pastor
What people love about the P.R.A.Y. Program Bible-based curriculum Combination of study/service Family oriented Outreach
What questions do we hear about the P.R.A.Y. program?
Paperwork is cumbersome Grade requirements Difficult for unchurched kids
to succeed Something to use in a
retreat or weekend setting Is there more?
Overall DesignWhat we hope to accomplish CONTINUE to build on our strengths
Bible emphasis Combine study with service – put your
faith into action NEW features we want to introduce
“Relaxed” Address the issues we have heard
Patch Series: Paperwork - no paperwork required Grade requirements – for all ages Unchurched –Shorter, single focus
curriculum Retreat setting – perfect for a weekend
format or campout
Is there more? New patches will be added every year
Program Design
Bible Basics RP3
Bible literacyKnow your Bible
stories
Strategies for study
A tool for personal Bible study
RP3Bible Basics
Bible Basics RP3
Bible literacyKnow your Bible
stories
Strategies for studyA tool for personal
Bible study
RP3 “Objects” in the Bible 3 stories in which
that object appears Include both Old and
New Testament Books, water, birds,
etc.
Bible Basics
Bible Basics RP3
Bible literacyKnow your Bible
stories
Strategies for studyA tool for personal
Bible study
RP3 “Objects” in the Bible 3 stories in which
that object appears Include both Old and
New Testament Books, water, birds,
etc.
Bible Basics
Bible Basics RP3
Bible literacyKnow your Bible
stories
Strategies for studyA tool for personal
Bible study
READ – read the Bible
PICTURE - answer who/what/where/why questions
PONDER – ponder the meaning, how does it apply to me?
PUT IT INTO ACTION – do something!
Program Overview The Good book
Story #1: A Lost BookStory #2: Get to Know the BibleStory #3: Training for Righteousness
Birds of the AirStory #1: God Sends Ravens to Care for ElijahStory #2: God Lifts Us Up on Eagle’s WingsStory #3: God Cares for Sparrows
Out of the WaterStory #1: Baby Moses in the RiverStory #2: Naaman Washing in the RiverStory #3: Jesus Baptized in the River
LET’S TAKE A POLL Indicate your experience with the
P.R.A.Y. Religious Awards (God and Me, God and Family, God and Church, God and Life)
You may check more than one box.
Implementation Requires preparation
There’s no answer key Opening activity, RP3 questions, closing
prayer Add your own ideas! (singing, bring props to
act out story, consider your setting) With younger children, encourage parents
to participate 30-45 minutes “Put It Into Action” – do something together
(encourage another project at home)
Implementation If you’re used to planning 4-6 weeks for
God and Me, God and Family – continue that format and do 2 patches (6 Bible stories)
Special emphasis one month – read a story a week, and then present patches the 4th week
Weekend campout – read a story Friday, Saturday and Sunday; present the patch
Implementation Outreach emphasis Supplement your Sunday school
programs or children’s or youth ministry programs
Use patches to help connect your congregation with the different “outside” groups meeting in your church
Family ministry and mentoring opportunities
Implementation Challenge older youth to lead the Bible
lessons “Relaxed” series – there isn’t a “right”
way to do the patch; engaging young people and families in scripture is our goal
Rotation of patches and P.R.A.Y. Awards; rotation of new patches and old patches
Future Patches The series will keep on growing Will announce new patches – hope to
post grid online Sample patches: rocks, fish, trees,
sheep, storms, and more!
Patch Sponsors Looking for Sponsors Who Want to:
-Share their love of the Bible, reach out to children, youth, families, Sunday school classes, and Scout groups, and support the P.R.A.Y. ministry-Make a donation of $1,000 (helps provide for curriculum development, proofing and editing, layout and design, startup inventory, and other costs associated with creating a patch)-Allow their name/group name to appear on the patch handout so that future users will know of the grassroots support for this Bible project
Sponsorships Sponsors may be an individual or a
group (i.e. a family, scout troop, church, youth group, etc.). The name of the individual or group will be printed on the patch handout. Sponsors will also be acknowledged in the P.R.A.Y. Annual Report.
If you are interested in sponsoring a patch,please contact the P.R.A.Y. office at 1-800-933-7729.
Help spread the word Share information with
your congregation, scouting groups
“Like” and “share” the patches on Facebook
Flyer Poster (11x17) Sample newsletter
article Submit your feedback!
PRAYPUB.ORG/BIBLEBASICS Updates, new patches, webinar recordings,
ideas submitted by people who have used the patches, how to sponsor a patch, how to submit feedback … EVERYTHING to do with Bible patches will be posted here:
www.praypub.org/biblebasics
SUMMARY:What Bible Patches are NOT NOT part of the P.R.A.Y. “award” series
The patches are a separate program Do NOT require paperwork
Patches can be ordered in advance Do NOT require a workbook
Patches requirements can be printed for free Do NOT require clergy review/signature
Perfect for families, for grandparents, camp [Do NOT qualify for square knot]
Patches are “participation” patches
What Bible Patches Do: Get kids reading the Bible! Fill in the age gaps Bring unchurched kids up-to-speed
(generate success and excitement for advancing to the P.R.A.Y. Awards)
Provide a resource for camp or weekend setting
Provide a simple tool for personal Bible reading and study
Thank you! Deb Hazlewood
[email protected] 1-800-933-7729
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