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BIBLE BOWL
Bible Bowl fall semester starts Sunday, September 8, at 5:30. Parents, be sure to get your kids there in plenty of time to recite memory verses. Memory room opens at 5:00. Bible Bowl is our scripture memory program for children from 4 years old through 4th grade. BB takes place twice per year in September-October and January-February, eight weeks each semester, and the program has run for more than 35 years. Each week during the Bible Bowl season, parents and Bible Bowlers can access the quiz questions for the upcoming Sunday here. You can also see a page full of BB pics here. And parents - check here for other important documents, such as ABC verses, point system, memory books, etc. WEEK 2- September 15, 2024THEME: Jonah, Chapter 2Kinder Box: “M” Verse
Mystery Bag: Ps 34:17 Last week we saw Jonah try to run from God, but it didn’t work. It was God that caused the storm and it was God who calmed it. It was God who prepared that great fish to be in the exact place it needed to be to swallow Jonah. Why? God knew what Jonah needed and what he was going to do. He knew the exact circumstances it would take to bring Jonah to repentance. Jonah didn’t know what God was doing and he probably thought he would die after being thrown into the sea. The men on the boat obviously thought Jonah would die because they asked God not to punish them for Jonah’s death. You see, God wasn’t just working in Jonah’s life, he was working on the hearts of the men on the boat as well. This storm, this hard thing they had to go through, caused them to see God and make sacrifices and vows to the one true God! God is always at work in our lives and in the lives of those around us. We serve a very big God, who created the whole universe, yet He loves each one of us enough to put things in our life to bring us closer to Him. Now, let’s read chapter two and see how Jonah’s heart attitude changed from chapter one. When Jonah finds himself in trouble, he cries out to the Lord and what does the Lord do? The Lord hears Jonah. The Bible says God is close to those who are sincerely sorry and repentant for their sin; that is called a “contrite heart.” The Bible also says God is always faithful to forgive us when we confess our sins. Did you noticed what happened once Jonah was done praying? The Lord ordered the fish to spit Jonah out onto the beach. God was in complete control the whole time. Now, there is something I want you to remember about God. When God tells us to do something, it is always for a very good reason. He is our Heavenly Father and wants to take care of us. When He tells us to do something, whether it is in the Bible or in prayer, you can be sure it is what is very best! So, trust that whatever happens in your life, God is at work and in control. He is at work in you to make you more and more like Him because that is what will make us the happiest and fill us with the most joy and peace! Let’s all learn from Jonah’s story and remember God always has a plan that is bigger than what you can see. He is concerned with our hearts and wants to help us to want His will to be done. Lastly, we must always remember that if we do the wrong thing, God has open arms for us to run to. He will always love you and forgive you when you call out to Him. Quiz Questions 1. God is in control of our lives, just like He was in Jonah’s life. (True) * * 2. How often does God hear us when we call for help? (Every time) * * 3. Who should we always aim to love the most? (God) * * 4. If we confess our sins to God, He is faithful and just to ________ us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (Forgive) 5. True joy and peace come in following God’s _____, and not our own. (will) * * K4-K5/1st questions 
BB grads Olivia and Jason on their last night of Bible Bowl, with Coach Bill and Coach James
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Winter 2024 Wet-N-Wild champ Jason
Olivia receives her Memory Book II trophy Feb 2024
Jason earns his Bible Bowl t-shirt
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