Leaderboard

Level 5

Grade 3

Natanya Sarah Ron

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Grade 5

Samara Liza Ron

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Level 3

Grade 3

Lydia Mathew

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Grade 5

Hannah Mathew

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Grade 7

Joann John

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Grade 8

Ben Mathew

Ryan Jim

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Grade 10

Jonathan Varughese

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Level 2

Grade 1

Talia Katharyn Punnoose

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Grade 3

Reuben Jim

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Grade 5

Liza Mathew

Johan Varughese

Joshua Abraham

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Grade 7

Alyssa Mathew

Evyn Johnson

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Grade 9

Kevin Koshy

Youth/Adult

Level 3

Anu Rachel Paul

Bonny Varkey

Tinsy George

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Level 2

Mariamma(Omana) Titus

Molly Mathew

Sherin Simon

Neena Varughese

Nisha Thomas

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Level 1

Anit Mathew

Catharin Maney

Elizabeth(Mini) Daniel

Jija Hyson

Mathew George(Deepak)

Reji Thomas

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What is VERSEathon?

This is a multi-year Bible passage memorization challenge.

There are multiple levels, and each level has a set of passages. All passages on a particular level should be completed, before moving to the next. Everyone goes through the same list, but at their own pace.

The aim is not to compete against anyone, it is just about trying to achieve your best and helping everyone learn.

Why are we doing this?

Psalm 119:11 – “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

Keeping God’s word in our heart is essential for our spiritual growth. This journey will help us get a bit closer to God’s word.

Who can participate?

Though Sunday School is taking the initiative for this challenge, youth & adults are encouraged to participate.

Making it a family activity will make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. After all, learning God’s word is everyone’s responsibility!

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What is being done to ensure I don’t forget what I learnt in the past?

When the new Sunday school year starts, teacher/reviewers would test whether previous passages are still in memory.

Eg. If you had completed Level 3 as part of 2021 Spring Challenge, you may be asked to recite all passages in Level 1,2 & 3 before you can start with level 4 as part of Winter Challenge.

(Teachers may decide to do a review only selected passages.)

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Is there a reward for completing a level?

• Each person(student/adult) who completes a level 

  • ​​Earns 100 points towards the 'Winter Challenge Goal'.

  • A class(all students+ teacher) that completes a level earns 500 points

• A leaderboard will be displayed during the Sunday School common session

  • To help recognize the effort by smaller kids, Level 1 & 2 will be split into sublevels. The list of Nursery & Kindergarten students who complete a sublevel gets on the leaderboard. (Contact your Sunday School teacher for more details)

• Sunday school students who have completed new levels during the Winter Challenge will be awarded a certificate and an Amazon gift card(amount varies by levels) at the end of the Winter Challenge.

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How will I be tested?

• For Sunday school kids

As long as our meetings are virtual, testing would also be virtual, through a video call. 

As and when you are ready, schedule a time with a Sunday school teacher

A parent should be present during the call and he/she takes the responsibility of ensuring that no reference material is used.

• For Youth/ Adults

  • Video call - When ready, you can call up any Sunday School teacher.

  • Video recording – You can send in a video recording (done in the presence of a Sunday school student who will certify that no reference material is used 😉). Drive location where recording is uploaded can be shared to Sunu/ Anu/ Allen

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Can I use an English/ Malayalam Bible?

Yes, both are acceptable.

NIV is preferred if you are learning new, but no need to re-learn in NIV.

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I have more questions, who can answer those?

Please reach out to Anu Manoj / Bonny / Jija / Smitha 

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Learning resources

Fruit of the Spirit Song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rezg4jYFoj0

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Everyone is encouraged to share resources that may help with the memorizations – songs, videos.

If you have something that has helped you/ your child learn. Please let Anu Manoj know so that it gets included here.

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