MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION
Dr. Kenneth Maurice Davis, President Rev. Michael Evans, General Secretary
Dr. Kenneth Maurice Davis, President Dr. Michael Evans, General Secretary
Spirituality
Humility
Accountability
Respectability
Encouragement
Mississippi National Baptist State Youth & Young People Convention Rev. Eric E. Dickey, Director
Rev. Jaymar Jackson, Assistant Director
Bro. Willie Bates, III., Youth President
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Contents
Messages
Convention President ....................................................................................... 2
Director ............................................................................................................ 3
Advisor............................................................................................................. 4
Youth President ............................................................................................... 5
Pre-registration Package (Return to Youth Convention)
Official Church/Association Pre-Registration Form………………………..8
Judge Interest Form…………………………………………………………9
Bible Competitions Pre-Registration Form………………………..…..10-11
T-Shirt Order Form………………………………………………..………26
Bible Activities
Bible Story Telling………………………………………………………..13
Junior Bible Memory Work…………………………………………...14-18
Extemporaneous Speaking……………………………………………..…19
Bible Sword Drill……………………………………………………...20-21
Church Family Bible Trivia…………………………………………...22-23
College Fair………………………………………………………………24
Youth Talent Hour………………..………………………………………25
Mission Project ………………………………………………..…………….…26
Choir, MIME, Praise Dance, Band Activities and
Basketball…………………………………………………………………….....27
Mississippi National Baptist State Youth & Young People Convention Rev. Eric E. Dickey, Director
Rev. Jaymar Jackson, Assistant Director
Bro. Willie Bates, III., Youth President
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MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION DR. KENNETH M. DAVIS, PRESIDENT
REV. RON REGAN, YOUTH PASTORAL ADVISOR
YOUTH AND YOUNG PEOPLE CONVENTION REV. ERIC E. DICKEY, DIRECTOR
REV. JAYMAR JACKSON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR BRO. WILLIE BATES, III.,YOUTH PRESIDENT
Dear Pastors,
Praise the Lord my brethren. Praise the Lord! Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord.
It is with great expectancy and much joy in the Lord that I write this letter. I pray that you share
the same level of expectant joy.
We are embarking on a great and dynamic journey. It is a journey that will challenge each and
every one of us. It is a challenge that will test our ingenuity and creative ability. It is a challenge
that if successful will redefine the relevancy of ministries as the same impacts our local
communities and the State wherein we live.
Part of the State Convention’s goals and objectives is to make our ministries more relevant to the
youth of our various congregations. This younger generation represents our future.
To ignore the problems that they face and to further fail to develop and implement solutions to
the same is liken to a slow death resulting from a self-inflicted wound. We are losing far too
many of our youth to an unfair and racially motivated criminal justice system, teen pregnancies,
the legions of high school dropouts and those infected with the HIV virus and so forth. We must
reverse these ungodly trends. But reversing the same will not happen by itself. It will only come
about through the tireless hard work of responsible men and women who care to make a
difference.
Rev. Eric Dickey as Youth Director, Rev. Jaymar Jackson as the Assistant Director and Pastoral
Advisor Ron Regan together have proven over the years to be men capable of overcoming
tremendous odds and successfully addressing societal ills such as those affecting our youth. This
is an enormous responsibility. Their success and ultimately the welfare of our children are not
altogether depended on the two of them, but on the support they receive from pastors like you.
Along with our Youth President, fellow youth officers and youth, they need your support.
Therefore, I personally ask you to promote the youth division of the State Convention.
Encourage and demand that your youth sign up for and participate in the activities, workshops
and meetings that are scheduled for the youth throughout the year. And when Rev. Regan, Rev.
Jackson and Rev. Dickey suggest implementation of a proposed plan of action, I ask you to
Mississippi National Baptist State Youth & Young People Convention Rev. Eric E. Dickey, Director
Rev. Jaymar Jackson, Assistant Director
Bro. Willie Bates, III., Youth President
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please commit to it wholeheartedly and assign your best people to its oversight within your local
congregation.
We have no time to lose. Let us commit today to doing all we can to rescue and restore our
youth in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank you for your courtesy and commitment.
The Resurrection is Truth,
Kenneth M. Davis Dr. Kenneth Maurice Davis, President
Mississippi National Baptist State Youth & Young People Convention Rev. Eric E. Dickey, Director
Rev. Jaymar Jackson, Assistant Director
Bro. Willie Bates, III., Youth President
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Dear Moderators and Pastors:
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is with great anticipation and
excitement to welcome to the Mississippi National Baptist State Convention to the city of
Pascagoula, where Dr. John W. Davis, Sr., serves as Host-Pastor and , as the Youth Host-Pastor.
Your youth staff and officers are enthusiastically awaiting your arrival this June 7&8, 2017 in
Pascagoula, MS. Together, we welcome the many Churches and Associations to this upcoming
Youth Convention. In this State Youth Convention, youth from all ages will engage into a
learning, Worship and fun experience.
Pastors and Moderators, last year was an unprecedented, unpredictable and unimaginable
attendance so therefore, I wish to personally thank each of you for your support in our endeavor
to enhance, enrich and enlighten your youth. With the program outlined for this year convention,
your youth will engage in Choir, band, praise dancing, mime, Bible Activities and Worship
Services. Further, we will be featured with guest preachers, seminars and college career just a
few to mention.
Finally, we value your youth to ensuring that they will receive the knowledge of our Risen
Savior Jesus Christ. Our staff will uniquely embrace the responsibility to help guide and direct
our youth in the direction that God would have them to go. Youth, SHARE Jesus! Remember,
we are depending upon each of you to make our future on earth great and grand.
In Him is Truth,
Eric E. Dickey Rev. Eric E. Dickey, Director
Mississippi National Baptist State Convention Dr. Kenneth M. Davis, President
State Youth Convention Rev. Eric E. Dickey, Director
Rev. Ron Regan, Youth Advisor
Dear Constituencies:
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am so excited about our Mississippi
National Baptist State Convention and what God is about to do through us. Proverbs 22:6 states,
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it”. The
goal of our Youth Advisory team is to do just that. We want to shape and mold our children with
the Word of God, that when it is time to make decisions in life, they know which way to go. As
a mentor in the Hattiesburg Public School District, I have noticed that so many of our children
just want someone to believe in them. We as the church should teach our children that they can
do all things through Christ.
We are so excited about the Youth State Convention upcoming session in June, and I am looking
forward to working with all of the youth leaders of each church, as we strive together in Christ
showing our youth the way to a blessed and prosperous life.
Yours In Christ,
Ron C. Regan Pastor Ron C. Regan
MNBSC Youth Advisor
Mississippi National Baptist State Convention Dr. Kenneth M. Davis, President
State Youth Convention Rev. Eric E. Dickey, Director
Bro. William Bates, III. Youth President
Rev. Ron Regan, Youth Advisor
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To My Fellow Youth:
“Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Let me begin by saying, I am so thankful for God placing favor over my life and given me the
chance to serve as your new State Convention Youth President. My upbringing began at my
home church, Mt. Wade Missionary Baptist Church of Brookhaven, MS, where my Pastor is Dr.
Randolph Hamilton. Currently, I am a student at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College,
Perkinston, MS. Getting an education is a must in my home and is stress by my parents that I
also continue to develop in my Christian Education.
I continue to bring to our State Youth Convention the experience of having served as the Youth
President in my home Church. There, I have served as president for two years, the youth choir
one year, and the vice-president of 4-H ministry also going on one year. God has and continues
to bless me in those ministries. For, there is no doubt that He will bless me as your Youth
President. As long as He guides me as He always does, then I am sure we will have a great and
exciting time together.
Finally, I am requesting each Church in our State Convention to place on your calendar to be at
the Missionary Baptist Church, Pascagoula, MS, for our Convention. President Kenneth Davis,
Youth Director Eric Dickey and Pastoral Advisor Regan are looking forward to meeting
everyone. See you all soon.
Sincerely,
Willie Bates, III
Willie Bates, III. Youth President
Pre-Registration Packet & Information
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_____ Complete Pre-Registration Packet
_____ Complete Bible Activities (Must be pre-registered)
_____ Complete T-Shirt order Form
_____ Make check payable to:
Mississippi National Baptist State Convention
C/o State Youth Convention
_____ Mail State Youth Convention Pre-Registration Packet
forms to:
Mississippi National Baptist State Youth Convention
Attn: Rev. Eric Dickey, Director
P.O. Box 6292
D’Iberville, MS 39540
Participating in the State Youth Convention Activities: All youth participating in Bible Activities must be Pre-Registered. Onsite registration
will be available; however, no Bible Activities will be permitted. Pre-Registration
deadline is May 5, 2017.
State Youth Convention T-Shirt Orders:
T-Shirts request are to be submitted with your Pre-Registration Packet. Please provide
the correct size and the cost of the T-Shirt (s) with your order form. Only limited number
of shirts will be available on site. So please, take advantage of this opportunity and
submit your church/association order along with your pre-registration form.
Refunds: No refunds will be given, with the exception of overpayment.
Pre-Registration: All Pre-Registration packets must be returned with the proper forms; please do not send
or fax portions. This will result in an onsite registration and will disallow your youth
from participating in the Bible Activities.
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Meeting Location-Youth Convention:
New Era Missionary Baptist Church
715 Highway 90
Gautier, Mississippi 39553
Phone
(228)497-9556
Rev. Jerome Blanks, Youth Convention Host Pastor
Supervision:
As a reminder, we are asking that all youth be properly supervised
at ALL times by RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. Loud and disruptive
behavior WILL NOT BE TOLERATED at the New Era
Missionary Baptist Church or during the entire conference of the
State Convention. No loitering during sessions. Please do not
disrupt worship and Bible Activities Competition (closed session)
by leaving in groups prior to the benediction. The general rule is
one (1) adult chaperon for every five (5) youth attending.
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Please note the following:
1. All Bible Competition will begin Wednesday, June 7th at 3:00 p.m. at the New Era
Missionary Baptist Church, Gautier, MS 39553.
2. Youth Explosion will begin Wednesday Evening, June 7th at 6:00 p.m., also at the
New Era Missionary Baptist Church, Gautier, MS 39553
3. In returning your pre-registration packet and to help our staff, only return the blue
pages of this packet. Should you have any additional question, please do not
hesitate to contact us at (228)297-4400 or email us at [email protected].
We look forward to assisting you and eager for your arrival on Wednesday, June
7th at the New Era Missionary Baptist Church.
4. The Youth Convention Session will begin on Thursday, June 8th at 9:00 a.m., at
the New Era Missionary Baptist Church, Gautier, MS 39553. At the request of
President Kenneth M. Davis, the Youth Department is asked to participate in the
President Hour, which begins that night at 6:00 p.m., at the Greater Antioch
Missionary Baptist Church where the parent-body is meeting. Further, that
address is 1028 Denny Avenue.
5. Seeking new youth officers! If you are an existing youth officer and you are still
a High School and College Students between the ages of 15-23 and seeking to
continue or become an officer, please go to the Mississippi National Baptist State
Convention website under the Youth Department icon to retrieve an application.
Please fill the application in its entirety. Interviews will take place on
Wednesday, June 7th at between 4-5 p.m.
Mississippi National Baptist State Convention Dr. Kenneth M. Davis, President
State Youth Convention Rev. Eric E. Dickey, Director
P.O. Box 6292
D’Iberville, MS 39540
(228) 297-4400
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Official Church/Association Pre-Registration Form All Pre-Registration packets must be returned on or before Friday, May 5, 2017
Date____________ Amount Paid___________ Method of Payment: ____ cash ____check ___money order
Church or Association Name ________________________________________________________________________________
ChurchAddress_____________________________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________________________ State: MS Zip Code___________
Church email address___________________________________ Church Phone ( ) ______________
Pastor/Moderator_______________________________________ Youth Director ____________________
Registration Fees:
Church Representation…………………………………………. $50.00
Adult Registration (ages 24 and up). ……………..……………. $10.00
Youth Supervisors………………………………………………. $10.00
Youth (ages 3-23)………………………………………………....$5.00
Total Registration Fees $__________
Total Youth (ages 3-23) __________
Total (ages 24-up) __________
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Bible Competitions Pre-Registration Form
Church Name___________________________ Address_______________________________
Pastor/Moderator_____________________________________ City_______________ MS_______ Zip___________
Participating Name Age Bible Story
Ages 3-5 Bible Story
Ages 6-8 Memory Work
Ages 9-10 Memory Work
Ages 11-12 Bible Sword
Ages 13-16 Bible Church
Trivia
Ages 15-17
Extemporaneous
Speaking
Ages 17-23
Bible Activities
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PLEASE READ ALL BIBLE ACTIVITIES RULES CAREFULLY!
Purpose: These activities are designed to educate our youth in using and
memorizing scriptures, develop skills in handling the Bible,
encourage them in evangelism, and teach them to use all of their
abilities in a positive Christian way.
Eligibility: Everyone who is a member of the State Youth Convention ages 3-
24 of any Missionary Baptist Church youth auxiliary officially
recognized as a member of the Mississippi National Baptist State
Convention that is properly pre-registered and meet the criterion
for the various activities, may participate.
All participants and the church or association which they respect,
must be pre-registered by the set deadline of Friday, May 5, 2017.
All entry forms and fees must be submitted by May 5, 2017.
Note: Only five (5) participants per activity per Church or Association.
Junior Bible Memory Work
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Purpose To relate at an early age bible parables through stories from the Bible.
Eligibility Boys and girls from 3 years to 8 years may participate. Participants must be age 3 before May 5
and must not be age 9 before May 5. The group is divided into two divisions 3 to 5 years and 6
to 8 years.
Rules 1. The story can be taken from the Bible or bible story book.
2. The story must be told in 5 minutes or less.
3. The story must be told in the child’s own words and must not be memorized word for
word.
4. Props and costumes are prohibited.
5. Any rules not stated in the established procedures or the national Youth Convention are
not acceptable.
6. Penalties will be assessed for screaming, repeating and starting over, and exceeding the
allotted time.
Criteria and Scoring
Criteria
Description Point Value
Poise Composure, self-confidence
and posture
1 to 10
Voice Tone Sound, language
1 to 15
Delivery Manner of utterance
1 to 35
Time Time allotted
1 to 15
Closure
Conclusion 1 to 25
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Purpose To encourage all juniors to memorize scriptures. These children are passing through the “golden
Memory Period,” therefore; we should train them to memorize God’s Word.
Eligibility Boys and girls from 9 to 12 years may participate. They are divided into two groups 9 and 10
years and 11 to 12 years. Participants must be 9 years old before May 5 and must not be age 13
before May 5. The group is divided into two divisions 3 to 5 years and 6 to 8 years.
Rules
The Conductor will:
1. Give to the judges and timekeeper the score sheets and pencils.
2. Pass around a box of number while juniors are seated. Each junior will draw a number
that will be placed around his or her neck.
3. Ask juniors to stand according to numbers drawn.
4. Call scriptures. He or she will also tell the judges when a mistake has been made. A
child who makes a mistake may continue to stand and participate until the end of the
contest. Two mistakes disqualifies the contestant.
5. Ask judges for score sheets.
Criteria and Scoring
Criteria
Point Value
Posture, poise, and self confidence
1 to 10
Voice Tone, sound, and mode of speaking
1 to 15
Mastery of subject, with conviction
1 to 35
Contestant steps out; it is necessary for the contestant to
repeat calls either before or after the scripture is given.
1 to 15
Delivery information must be correctly stated (not partially)
however, one miss word is allowed; second miss word is
cause for disqualification.
1 to 25
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Official Junior Memory Work Scriptures (Note: All Scriptures taken from King James Version)
Plan of Salvation
Verse (s)
Scripture
Psalm 51:5 “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.”
Isaiah 53:6 “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own
way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Romans 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and
so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”
Luke 15:4 “What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not
leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost,
until he find it?”
Isaiah 64:6 “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy
rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken
us away.”
Soul Winning
Verse (s)
Scripture
Luke 15:6-7 “And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours,
saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was
lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that
repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no
repentance.”
John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For
God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world
through him might be saved.”
Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and
ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
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Romans 10:10 “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation.”
1 Corinthians
3:8
“Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall
receive his own reward according to his own labour.”
Privileges of Christian Ordinances
Verse (s)
Scripture
1 Corinthians 11:23-
26
“For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you,
that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is
my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After
the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this
cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in
remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this
cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.”
Matthew 28:19-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to
observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with
you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Luke 22:19-20 “And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them,
saying, this is my body which is given for you; this do in remembrance
of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, this cup is the new
testament in my blood, which is shed for you”
Privileges of Christian Living
Verse (s)
Scripture
John 8:9-11 “And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience,
went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and
Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus
had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her,
Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn
thee: go, and sin no more.”
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Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 “13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep
his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
Jude 1:24-25 “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you
faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the
only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power,
both now and ever. Amen.”
John 6:51 “I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of
this bread, he shall live forever: and the bread that I will give is my
flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
Stewardship
Verse (s)
Scripture
1 Corinthians 16:1-2 “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to
the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week
let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that
there be no gatherings when I come.”
Philippians 2:9-11 “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name
which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should
bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the
glory of God the Father.”
Hebrews 3:5-6 “And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a
testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; But Christ as a
son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the
confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.”
Bible Study
Junior Bible Memory Work
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Verse (s)
Scripture
Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor
standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But
his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day
and night.”
Ephesians 4:1-3 “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy
of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and
meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love,
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
James 1:21-22 “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and
receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your
souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your
own selves.”
Psalms 32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shat go; I will
guide thee with mine eye”
Christian Living
Verse (s)
Scripture
Titus 3:8 “This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm
constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to
maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”
Romans 6:4-6 “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as
Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so
we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted
together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of
his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him,
that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not
serve sin”
James 4:7 “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee
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from you.”
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need”
Ephesians 2:5 “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with
Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”
Extemporaneous Speaking
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Purpose To be able to stand and speak boldly for Christ in all situations.
Eligibility Those from age 17 to 24 are eligible. Participants must be 17 years old before May 5 and must
not be age 25 before May 5. Youth ministers are ineligible, not because of age, but because of
experience.
Rules Statements, topics, questions that are related to Christian doctrine and King James Bible
scriptures will be used as titles and will be placed in a box for each participant to draw. Each
participant will pull a topic from the box and will have 30 seconds to gather his or her thoughts.
Criteria and Scoring
Criteria
Description Point Value
Composure Poise, self-confidence
1 to 10
Voice Tone Sound and grammar
1 to 10
Dialectic Developing thought topic reasoning
1 to 10
Subject Matter Speech must be relevant to the subject matter
1 to 20
Delivery Manner of utterance moderate tone with meaning
1 to 30
Time Line Three (3) minutes allotted for speaking
1 to 10
Closure Conclusion must relate to the title
1 to 10
Bible Sword Drill
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Purpose The purpose of the Baptist Intermediate Sword Drill is to encourage intermediate boys and girls
to develop skills in handling the Word of God. Ever intermediate should be trained to use the
Bible more effectively and to read the scripture verses clearly and intelligently.
Eligibility Boys and girls from age 13 years of age to 16 may participate. Participants must be 13 years old
before May 5 and must not be age 17 before May 5.
Rules
1. All participants must use a hardback Bible. (Note: Bibles will not be provided by the
convention). Numbers will be assigned to each participant.
2. Groups will be divided based on the total number of participants.
3. Participants may not use index, flip pages, or make excessive noises turning pages.
Points will be deducted for this error.
4. Participants must remain silent unless called to read a scripture.
5. Persons waiting to participate must not find scriptures.
6. Each participant will score as an individual.
7. The leader will give the scripture references only once unless a request is immediately
given to repeat it.
8. No one will search for the scripture until the leader says “Charge”.
9. Practicing with hardback Bibles is advised.
10. After the command “Charge” is given by the leader, participants will search for the
scripture. Each participant who finds the scripture will take one step forward with index
finger on the scripture reference.
Bible Sword Drill Methods & Penalties
1. Jumping or sliding forward will cause a deduction in points.
2. Participants will search for the scripture until the timekeeper calls time out.
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3. The first person to step forward may or may not be called to read. He or she may not
read until called.
4. If two persons step out simultaneously, the leader may choose any one of them to
read.
5. Participants have eight seconds to find a scripture before time is called.
Calls
1. Attention heels together, hands down by your side.
2. Salute: Military Salute
3. Draw Swords: Bring Bibles to waist line.
4. Charge: Each participant begins to search for the scripture, when the scripture is
found; they will take one step out.
5. Time Out: Participants will stop searching for the scripture; and close their Bibles.
Criteria
Point Value
The first to step forward
10
The second step forward
5
All others stepping forward
2
Point Deductions
Holding Bible improperly
5
Sliding or jumping forward
5
Turning pages improperly
10
Stepping forward then stepping back
10
Not keeping eyes on the caller
5
Stepping back
10
Church Family Bible Trivia
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Purpose To build on, to identify, and to retain important Bible facts.
Categories
Men of the Bible
Places Ten Commandments Kings and Judges
Women of the Bible
First Family Fruit of the Spirit Children of the Bible
Heroes
Miracles Bible Divisions
Guidelines for Games
1. Each team will consist of five participants and one alternate.
2. Each team member must be from age 15 of 17.
3. Each team will need a team captain.
4. Each game will approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
5. There are three rounds of play.
6. In the event of a tie at the end of the game, there will be one bonus round.
Game Round Guidelines
1. 250 points win the game.
2. If all rounds are played but neither team has 250 points, the team with the most points
will win.
3. If all rounds are played and the game ends in a tie, a bonus round will be played to
determine the winner.
4. Round one will have five answers worth 20 points each for a total of 100 points. There
will be three strikes in the first round.
5. Round two contains four answers and points are doubled. Each question is worth 40
points for a maximum of 160 points. There are two strikes in the second round.
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6. The point value is tripled in the third round. With only one strike in this round, each
answer is worth 60 points for a total of 180 points.
Bonus Round There will be a bonus round if necessary with one answer worth 100 points
Game Rules
1. Team captain will introduce their team members.
2. One team member from each team challenges each other.
3. The team that correctly answers the question first decides whether they will pass or play.
4. Each team member is asked a question in sequence until all questions are answered or
until the number of strikes per round are met.
5. Each player has 15 seconds to answer the question.
6. If playing team strikes out before questions for that round are answered, he opposing
team gets a chance to earn points accumulated by answering the question correctly.
7. Opposing team has 30 seconds to huddle for the answer if the playing team strikes out.
8. The team that reaches 250 points wins the game.
9. If neither team accumulates 250 points the team with the higher score wins the game.
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2017 Youth Talent
Hour
Do you have a talent you would like to share with others?
We are seeking new and unusual talent for 2017. Please read carefully these revised guidelines before submitting an
application. This activity is not competition; however it is designed for young people to showcase their talent.
All applications will be screened by the Youth Officers. For participation, all applicants must be pre-registered to
participate in Star Search which will take place on Wednesday Evening, June 7, 2017 (NO EXCEPTION). Complete this
form and return with your pre-registration. .
Note: Praise Dancers and Pantomimes will not participate in Star Search. Instead you may participate in a Praise Dance
Workshop to be held during the convention. You must pre-register for the workshop on the Afternoon Workshop Form.
All submissions must follow the guidelines listed below. Individual or Group:
1. All applications for consideration must be pre-registered. (no exceptions)
2. Video/DVD must be submitted with the application. (no exceptions)
3. Video/DVD must be clear and of good quality.
4. No dance, pantomimes or choreography of any type will be considered
5. Video/DVD must show actual performance and attire. (no exceptions)
6. All performances must be less than four (4) minutes in length.
7. Only one act per church/district association.
8. Individuals/Groups may be disqualified for inappropriate attire or going over the time limit as submitted.
9. Soloist and musicians must use originality in their performance. (i.e. rearrangement of a hymn)
Name (s):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Church or District:___________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City: ___________________ State: _______________________ Zip: __________________
Pastor/Moderator: _____________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ___________________________________________________
Contact Number: _________________________________________________
Talent: __________________________________________________________
Special Equip Needed: ____________________________________________
Mississippi National Baptist Convention
T-Shirt Order Form
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CHURCH/GROUP ORDER
Name__________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
City_______________________ STATE: MS Zip Code____________________
Pastor’s Name__________________________________________________________
Point of Contact___________________________________ Phone________________
T-SHIRT SIZE
QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL
Youth Small
6-8
$12.00
Youth Medium
10-12
$12.00
Youth Large
14-16
$12.00
Youth X-Large
$12.00
Adult Small
$12.00
Adult Medium
$12.00
Adult Large
$12.00
Adult X-Large
$12.00
Adult 2X-Large
$15.00
Adult 3X-Large
$15.00
Adult 4X-Large
$15.00
Adult 5X-Large
$15.00
Grand Total
Mississippi National Baptist State Convention
Mission Project
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Church Mission Request:
1. Each church is requested to provide 25 non-perishable can good items.
These can goods will be given to a local food & soup kitchen in the
Pascagoula area.
2. Please bring the can goods packaged and sealed with your church’s name
and Pastor’s name labeled on the top of the box.
3. All packaged items are to be delivered to the registration table on Thursday,
June 8, 2017 between 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Mississippi National Baptist State Convention
Choir, MIME, Praise Dance, Band Activities and Basketball
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Events
Age (s) Remarks
Choir 9-23 Choir will perform under discipline
and structure in church music
MIME 9-23 Instructional and learning for local
churches to encourage MIME
ministry as an alternative to youth
activities.
Praise Dance 9-23 Instructional and learning for local
churches to encourage MIME
ministry as an alternative to youth
activities.
Miscellaneous
Arts and Crafts 3-5 Arts and crafts will be provided for
this age group