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Summer Reading Challenge


Summer Reading Challenge

Make Your ways known to me, Lord. Teach me Your paths.
-Psalm 25:4

Sign up for Summer Reading Challenge

IT'S FOR EVERYONE!

Accept the challenge to move deeper in your walk with Jesus through the “Twist & Turns” of life by reading books that help you seek the Lord’s way in your life and following His paths.

Adults (ages 16+)

READ one book from each of the three (3) categories:

— 1 book of the Bible OUT LOUD in your home
— 1 Missionary or Biography book
— 1 Non-fiction Christian book

    Looking for ideas of what to read? Young Adults | Adults

    Upon completion of Summer Reading Challenge books:

    — Submit online your choice of Book summary, illustration, or video.
    — Submit entries as you complete, or all at once.
    — Come to the library to receive your award packet with the following:

      - 2 free tickets to Space Cowboys Baseball game of choice
      - Red Robin "Burgers for Books" card
      - Chick-fil-A card


      BONUS Activities:

      Truth Telling – search your Bible to define God’s truth in your own words.

      Witness – to someone who needs Jesus – pray for them

      Invest – in a missionary

      Serve in a ministry outside of your home

      Testify – how Jesus “turned” your life for good

      Upon completion of all 8 activities — 3 Summer Reading Books + 5 bonus "TWIST" Activities:

        — Submit online one of each of the activities
        — Come to the library to enter into the “GRAND PRIZE” drawing

          Sign Up for Summer Reading Challenge

          Kids (15 or younger)

          READ one book from each of the three (3) categories:

          — 1 book of the Bible OUT LOUD in your home
          — 1 Missionary or Biography book
          — 1 Non-fiction Christian book

            Looking for ideas of what to read? Preschool | Children

            Upon completion of Summer Reading Challenge books:

            — Submit online your choice of Book summary, illustration, or video.
            — Submit entries as you complete, or all at once.
            — Come to the library to stamp your game board
            — Come to the library to receive your award packet including the following:

              - 2 free tickets to Space Cowboys Baseball game of choice
              - Red Robin "Burgers for Books" card
              - Little Beakers Award
              - Chick-fil-A card


              BONUS Activities:

              For each of the five (5) TURNS game arrows, complete one activity:

              Tell – someone how Jesus “turns” your life for good

              Understand someone else’s feelings – pray for them

              Recite scripture

              Neighbor – “surprise” a new friend

              Serve someone who looks sad

              Download the printable "TURNS" Gameboard

              Upon completion of all 8 activities — 3 Summer Reading Books + 5 Bonus TURNS activities:

              — Submit online one of each of the bonus activities
              — Come to the library to place your stickers on your game board
              — Come to the library to place your name into the “GRAND PRIZE” drawing!

                Sign Up for Summer Reading challenge


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