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Going for the gold ... In jesus’ name!

On July 23, 2022, we will hold our free

annual event and we’d love to extend our invitation to people, so that kids can begin studying now. The deadline to register is May 31, 2022. Children recite what they know. There are seven events and kids get points for each event. They get medals to take pictures with, then their names and the year is engraved on it and given to them at a later date. There is also a gift bag.

Biblical Champions is the brainchild of Carolyn Murdock. Ms. Murdock has come up with a way to not only tech our children about God but to also have them filter what they lean to their entire family.

THE HUB: How did you get started with your business? MURDOCK: I went to my son’s Academic Olympics Elk Grove Unified School District Scholastic event where kids say what they know and get points. Children win gold, silver, and bronze medals. Sitting in the stands I thought we could do this to please God. I felt inspired to lift-up Jesus with a Biblical Champions event. It didn’t take a lot to create the format. I knew we could do a Bible quiz replacing subjects like English, History etc. We also add the Ten Commandments drill to help children memorize scriptures. We award each child a medal because God gives the gift of salvation to everyone.

THE HUB: What services do you offer? What is the goal? MURDOCK: My goal is to make it a worldwide event like the sports olympics. Praising God is worthy of being a worldwide event. Planting God’s word in the heart of children translates to the family and community. As kids practice and recite to family members, family members get it in their hearts too, it is a ripple effect. The day of the event we offer a light breakfast and lunch. Food is provided for all attendees. We give the children a gift of school supplies, a fun thing, bible or journal with biblical references and a treat.

THE HUB: What are your plans for the future? MURDOCK: We will hold a raffle to raise funds to purchase gold, silver and bronze medals. We will also organize a parade for children to enter (church by church) where they can hold signs with their church name on it decorated by them where this provides a creative component which enables children to praise God with their talent – this has drawn drummers, violinist, dancers, singers and encourages more. THE HUB: How would churches and programs benefit from using the activity of Biblical Champions? MURDOCK: The basic areas of God’s Word that are instilled in the hearts of children and families are done with the following activities. • Service: Random acts of kindness • Sword Drill: How to find scriptures in the Bible • Books of Bible: Memorize in order to locate scriptures • Scriptures: Memorize to plant God’s Word in their hearts • Ten Commandments: Memorize • Beatitudes: Memorize • Bible Quiz: Ten questions to gain biblical knowledge.

Biblical Champions gives a savings seed award to three children in three age groups, one child per group can win a $500 Certificate of Deposit in their name by providing a one-page essay or speech on the topic of the year. The purpose is to give kids financial literacy. We’re hoping they will use the money for educational purposes or a career goal. Zoom classes are held every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm to prepare for the annual event. Zoom link: https:// us02web.zoom. us/j/2970936459 Meeting ID: 297 093 6459 Registration is online only at biblicalchampions. com by 5/31/22 for 7/23/22 event.

Donations to Biblical Champions are exempt from federal and California state income tax.