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2020 Reference Manual
April 10 - April 12, 2020
Bible Bowl/Bible Quiz: 2 Samuel
Theme: Rescued
2 Samuel 22:17, 20
Convention Sites:
Dallas Hilton Anatole
Dallas Hyatt RegencyOrder of Content
Statement of Purpose/Code of Ethics/History
Church Behavior Agreement
Convention Schedule
Student Registration Form
Convention Events (in alphabetical order)
Preconvention Events (in alphabetical order)
Challenge Events (in alphabetical order)
Challenge Submission FormSTATEMENT OF PURPOSE
North Texas Leadership Training for Christ is a duly recognized association of youth groups of the Churches of Christ and
parachurch youth groups affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The purpose of NTLTC is to plan, organize, promote, and
execute programs that assist young Christians to develop their knowledge of the Bible and biblical principles, enhance
their communication and leadership skills, and orient their energies and abilities to areas of Christian service.
CODE OF ETHICS FOR CHURCH COORDINATORS
1. LTC is for the growth and spiritual development of our youth. The LTC preparation must be the student's own work.
Guidance, resources, and encouragement must be provided so students can develop their own ideas.
2. Church Coordinators must place their emphasis on participation and effort rather than on competition and winning.
Lesser value comes from winning; maximum value comes from hard work and best efforts.
3. Church Coordinators must emphasize servant leadership. It is not enough to teach public communication skills, but
additionally, we must model and teach leadership through servanthood.
4. Church Coordinators must find important and needed areas for our youth leaders to be integrated into the overall
leadership of the church. Our youth need responsibilities now that give them important roles and contribute to the
church.
5. Church Coordinators must communicate these ideas to all parents and church leaders.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LTC
The first LTC Convention was help in Dallas, Texas in 1989. This convention has now expanded to three sites in the
Dallas area. It became known as North Texas LTC in 1997 as other conventions were beginning. Other LTC conventions
have begun in various parts of the country. Each LTC convention is a separate organization. The organizations cooperate
in many areas for the benefit all the students, but have local control to tailor the program to regional differences. Other
LTC conventions are:
LTC Southwest in Tucson, AZ (1993 to present)
Midwest LTC in Indianapolis, IN (1996 to present)
LTC West in San Jose, CA (1996 to present)
Central Texas LTC in Houston, TX (1997 to present)
Great Plains LTC in Tulsa, OK (1997 to present)
Southeast LTC in Mobile, AL (2000 to present)
Black Hills LTC in Spearfish, SD (2000 – 2002)
Heart of America LTC in Kansas City, MO (2002 to present)
Eastern Region LTC in Charlotte, NC (2004 to present)
LTC Northwest Region in Prineville, OR (2006 to present)!
2020 Church Behavior Agreement
The church coordinator is the responsible party in the distribution of the church code for the
mobile app. The church coordinator also agrees to communicate the following behavioral
guidelines to all attendees with their group:
All Participants and Attendees:
• Be courteous to the hotel staff and the convention workers.
• Be aware of your noise level in the hallways, foyers, and rooms.
• Always walk in the corridors and other public places.
• Allow access to public facilities by properly using elevators and corridors.
• Do not throw or drop ANYTHING off of the interior or exterior balconies of the facilities
used for NTLTC.
• Curfew for all convention participants and attendees is 11:30 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday nights.
All Participants:
• Stay on the hotel property unless accompanied by an adult sponsor.
• Wear NTLTC name tags even when not involved in an event.
Other Items:
• No food or drinks may be brought into Bible Bowl or Bible Quiz. Only water from the
hotel’s water stations will be permitted into Bible Bowl and Bible Quiz.
• Do not bring coolers to distribute food or drinks to your participants in public areas of the
hotel, i.e. hallways, lobby, parking lot, public meeting space, etc.
• Each Convention Site has a Church Meeting Room set aside that allows your group to
bring in and distribute your own food and drinks (this does not include catered meals):
• Church Meeting Rooms
• Hilton Anatole – Chantilly West
• Downtown Hyatt – Marsalis
• A church group may bring in food from a restaurant, but they must bring it in
themselves; food from a restaurant cannot be delivered or catered to the hotel and
served in any room.
• You may not eat food in the public areas of the hotel, i.e. hallways, lobby, parking lot,
public meeting space, etc.
• Do not bring cooking appliances to use in a hotel room, suite or Church Meeting Room.
This includes but is not limited to: Roaster, microwave, large coffee pot, electric skillet,
crock-pot, hot plate, steam table, or chafing dish. If you can plug it in you cannot use it in
the hotel.
• Sale of food is prohibited.
• Only approved vendors may sell items or distribute information during the convention.NTLTC Convention Schedule
Saturday (continued)
Friday
1:40 - 3:20 PM
3:00 - 5:40 PM
5th - 6th Drama
3rd - 12th Turn in for Display Entries:
7th - 8th Small Chorus
Children’s Book, Christian Art and Scrapbook
9th - 10th Song Leading
11th - 12th Signing for the Deaf
4:00 - 5:40
11th - 12th Speech
3rd - 4th Drama
3rd - 6th Small Chorus
3:00
3rd - 12th Signing for the Deaf (make- up)
Deadline for Display Entry Pickup:
7th - 8th Song Leading
Children’s Book, Christian Art and Scrapbook
9th - 10th Small Chorus
11th - 12th Puppets
3:30 - 5:10
3rd - 4th Song Leading
7:00 - 10:00
5th - 6th Signing for the Deaf
3rd - 12th Bible Bowl/Bible Quiz/Bible
5th - 6th Speech
Reading
7th - 8th Drama
9th - 10th Puppets
11:30
11th - 12th Small Chorus
Curfew
5:20 - 7:00
Saturday
5th - 6th Small Puppets
11th - 12th Medium Chorus
8:00 - 9:40 AM
11th - 12th Small Drama
3rd - 6th Large Chorus
7th - 8th Puppets
9:00
9th - 10th Signing for the Deaf
Awards Office closes
9th - 10th Speech
11th - 12th Large Drama
11:30
Curfew
9:50 - 11:30
3rd - 4th Puppets
5th - 6th Song Leading
7th - 8th Signing for the Deaf Sunday
7th - 8th Speech
9th - 10th Drama 8:30 AM
11th - 12th Large Chorus Chorus/Drama Presentations
11:50 - 1:30 9:30 AM
3rd - 4th Signing for the Deaf Worship Assembly
3rd - 4th Speech
5th - 6th Large Puppets
7th - 8th Large Chorus
9th - 10th Large Chorus
11th - 12th Song Leading2020 NTLTC Student Registration Form
Use this form to collect data to complete online registration
Do NOT send this form to NTLTC
First Name __________________________________ Last Name __________________________________
Male or Female Grade _________ T-shirt size: YS YM YL S M L XL 2X 3X
Convention Events
Preconvention Events Friday 4:00-5:40 Saturday 11:50-1:30
Choose all that apply p 3-4 Drama 3-4 Signing for the Deaf
p Essay p 3-6 Small Chorus p Level 1 p Level 2
p Fiction 3-12 Signing for the Deaf Make-up p Level 3 p Level 4
p Impact Video p Level 1 p Level 2 p 3-4 Speech
p Poetry p Level 3 p Level 4 p 5-6 Large Puppets
p PowerPoint Presentation p 7-8 Song Leading p 7-8 Large Chorus
p Short Film p 9-10 Small Chorus p 9-10 Large Chorus
p Song Writing p 11-12 Puppets p 11-12 Song Leading
p Video Bible Drama
Challenge Events Friday 7:00-10:00 Saturday 1:40-3:20
Choose all that apply p Bible Bowl p 5-6 Drama
p Bulletin Board p Bible Quiz p 7-8 Small Chorus
p Daily Devotion p Bible Reading – English p 9-10 Song Leading
p Leadership p Bible Reading – Spanish 11-12 Signing for the Deaf
p Outreach p Level 1 p Level 2
p Reading p Level 3 p Level 4
p Scripture p 11-12 Speech
p Service Saturday 8:00-9:40
p Song Leading (3-6 only) p 3-6 Large Chorus
p Teaching p 7-8 Puppets
9-10 Signing for the Deaf Saturday 3:30-5:10
p Level 1 p Level 2 p 3-4 Song Leading
Display Events p Level 3 p Level 4 5-6 Signing for the Deaf
p Children’s Book p 9-10 Speech p Level 1 p Level 2
p Scrapbook p 11-12 Large Drama p Level 3 p Level 4
p Art p 5-6 Speech
p 7-8 Drama
p 9-10 Puppets
Saturday 9:50-11:30 p 11-12 Small Chorus
p 3-4 Puppets
p 5-6 Song Leading
7-8 Signing for the Deaf
p Level 1 p Level 2 Saturday 5:20-7:00
p Level 3 p Level 4 p 5-6 Small Puppets
p 7-8 Speech p 11-12 Medium Chorus
p 9-10 Drama p 11-12 Small Drama
p 11-12 Large ChorusArt 2020
Purpose: To communicate faith and beliefs through art.
Process:
• Monitor participants to confirm that each submits only one Christian Art entry
• Each church must provide one judge for every four entries registered in Art.
• Deliver entries to the Christian Art desk between 3 and 5:40 p.m. on Friday, April 10 2020.
• Pick up entries by 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020.
General Rules:
1. A student may submit only one art piece.
2. Entries must interpret one of the following passages taken from 2 Samuel. You may use the entire passage or you may
choose to illustrate part of the passage:
a. 2 Samuel 5:19-21, 25; 8:2; 8:3-8; or 10:6-11:1 - David victorious in battles (you may choose one battle)
b. 2 Samuel 5:3, 12; 12:7 - David anointed King of Israel
c. 2 Samuel 11:27; 12:9-10, 16-18 - David’s downfall
d. 2 Samuel 22:17-20 - 2020 Theme - Rescued
e. 2 Samuel 22:2-3:33 - The Lord is my shield, my fortress
f. 2 Samuel 24:24-25 - David builds an altar
3. Adult assistance shall be limited to that of advice and supervision. The participant submitting the art shall be the sole
artist of that entry. Assist freely (or in the case of lower grades, do framing for) in framing of the art.
4. All entries must be original work. It is considered plagiarism to use another's work. This includes scanning in an
image and adding words to it. Any scanned images used must be clearly manipulated.
Required Elements for All Art:
1. The entrant must tape a 3 x 5 inch card on the back or underside of the artwork. Information on the card must include
artist's name, grade, LTC church number, and home congregation.
2. Entry must include the scripture reference. The scripture reference may be on the front, back or beneath the art.
3. Entry must include 2-5 sentences explaining the participant’s thoughts connecting the art to the passage. This
explanation must be typed or written neatly, and matted with art on front, or placed on the back or beneath of the art.
4. Entries must make a clear point and should visually represent the chosen passage.
Photography/Painting/Drawing/Computer-Generated/Mixed-Media Rules:
1. Entry must be framed or matted.
2. The total size shall not exceed 16 x 20 inches.
3. No easels may be used. The art will lay flat on a table.
Sculpture:
1. Sculptures must be self-supporting. Sculptures and supports/braces must remain movable.
2. The base of a sculpture shall fit into a 12 x 12-inch square and shall not stand over 18 inches in height.
Awards:
Awards are given to reward preparation and hard work as well as to recognize excellence in presentation. Ratings and
awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed.
Judging Criteria:
• Presentation - Mounting, scripture reference, explanation.
• Interpretation of Story - Does the entry interpret one of the five passages?
• Theme - Does the entry interpret this year's theme?
• Art Elements - Does the entry use line, shape, texture, space, value, color, etc.?
• Texture/Space/Color - Does the entry show a mastery of contrast?
• Design Principles
• Unity/Balance/Rhythm
• Neat and Orderly
• Overall Impact - Does the presentation enhance the overall impact of the entry?
• Mastery of Tools - Does the entry show that the artist has a mastery over the tools of his trade?Bible Bowl 2020
Purpose: To challenge students to achieve in-depth knowledge of God's Word.
Process:
• Enroll four-member teams in grade level of oldest member.
• Select one adult scorer for each Bible Bowl team.
• The study material for Bible Bowl 2020 is “2 Samuel.” All questions will be drawn from the text of The Holy Bible, New
International Version, Copyright 2011 by Biblica. Any information in the text may be asked, and some questions may
cover information from more than one verse.
• The Bible Bowl Event is a tournament consisting of four rounds.
• Scores in all rounds will be used to determine individual and team awards.
Team Requirements:
1. A team consists of four members.
a. If you do not have enough team members, you are responsible for finding the additional team members. The best
way to find other members is to contact other congregations in your area.
b. If you have extra team members, please contact the Bible Bowl coordinator before LTC weekend.
c. At the convention, completion of teams will take place at a table outside of the event area.
d. Teams with extra members or teams in need of extra members must report to the check-in table outside of the
event area no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020.
e. If a complete team is not formed and a team of less than 4 members takes part in the event, there will be no
adjustment to the team’s score either by adding points for the missing participant or using a percentage of the
correct answers of the competing participants.
2. To play in any round, each team must have:
a. An adult scorer.
b. NTLTC name tag on each participant with the Bible Bowl team number written on the front.
c. The team's completed team sheet, including the name of the scorer and the team number.
Rules:
1. A congregation may enter any number of teams in any number of grade levels. There are five grade levels in this
event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
2. A participant may be a member of only one team during a convention.
3. A participant may participate in any grade level above his own, but may not participate in a lower grade level.
4. Game time is forfeit time.
5. Participants may have no materials on their tables during the event.
6. Teams will sit at tables arranged in the front of the room. The audience will be seated in the back of the room.
7. Team members will sit in single file with their backs to the audience, facing a scorer.
8. Each participant will have a cube with the letters A-E. Cubes will not be uniform in letter arrangement. A team will have
the same color letters. The cubes measure 3 inches on each side.
9. Spectators are not allowed to enter or leave the room during the event. Spectators are allowed no speaking privileges
regarding an event.
Questions:
1. All questions are objective, calling for specific facts, order of events, or chapter locations. Question will not call for
interpretation. Each question will have a Scripture reference. Questions are taken from the text of the Life of Moses,
not a study guide. NTLTC does not endorse, recommend, or utilize any study guide.
2. Each participant receives a printed copy of the questions. No marks will be made on the copy of the questions.
3. The Quizmaster will read each question aloud one time only.
4. After each question, the Quizmaster will give the correct answer.
5. If the Quizmaster or any Scorer hears an answer spoken by anyone, the question will be voided. No substitute
question will be asked.
6. If a question is disqualified by spoken answer or by protest, credit on that question will be given to all participants.
7. After play has started, a participant will be disqualified for talking.
Answers:
1. After the reading of each question, each participant will have five seconds to think about his answer.
2. After five seconds, a tone will sound. The participant will then have five seconds to prepare his cube for display of his
answer.
3. After five seconds, a second tone will sound. Each participant will reveal his answer (one of the letters A-E on the
cube) to the scorer at that time. A participant who reveals his answer after that time receives no credit on the question.Scoring:
1. After each question, the scorer will record the individual answer of each participant on a standardized score sheet.
2. The scorer will then record the correct answer and determine the team's combined score on that question.
3. Each team scores one point for each participant who answers a question correctly.
4. No bonus or adjusted points are given for any reason.
5. By raising a card with a number on it, each scorer will display his team's score on each question.
6. After all scores are recorded and displayed, the Quizmaster will ask the next question.
Protests:
1. All protests will be lodged with the floor judge at the back of the event area.
2. Protests are received only from adult coaches.
3. Protests are to be made at the end of the round in question. After the Quizmaster's protest closure at the end of a
round, no protests will be heard concerning that round.
Bible Bowl Tournament:
1. No team is ever eliminated from Bible Bowl; all teams take all quizzes.
2. There will be four rounds of 25 questions each. Breaks will occur between rounds and not during them.
3. The scores of each individual team member will be added together to achieve a team score.
4. 3rd - 6th grades will take the first 3 rounds for a total of 75 questions.
5. 7th - 12th grades will take all 4 rounds for a total of 100 questions.
6. The scores in each grade division will be compared to determine the award level.
Awards:
Individual Bible Bowl Awards are determined by the score of the individual participant in all 4 rounds.
Gold - 90% - 100% of the top score in the grade division
Silver - 80% - 89% of the top score in the grade division
Bronze - 50% - 79% of the top score in the grade division
Team Awards are determined by the adding the scores of the 4 individual participants in all 4 rounds.
Gold - 90% - 100% of the top score in the grade division
Silver - 80% - 89% of the top score in the grade division
Bronze - 50% - 79% of the top score in the grade divisionBible Quiz 2020
Purpose: To challenge students to achieve in-depth knowledge of God's Word.
Process:
• Read and understand rules for the current year.
• Enter teams consisting of one to five members in the grade level of the oldest member.
• Provide one adult facilitator for each Bible Quiz team entered.
Pre-Event:
The subject of study for the 2020 Bible Quiz will be “2 Samuel”. The text of The Holy Bible, New International Version,
Copyright 2011 by Biblica, including all footnotes, will be the source of all quiz questions and answers.
Event:
Team Requirements:
1. A congregation may enter any number of teams in any number of grade levels.
2. A team may be entered in any one of five levels: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
3. Each team (1 to 5 members) must be entered in the grade level of the oldest member. A team member may participate
in a grade level above, but not below, his own grade level.
4. To allow time for processing, each team and adult facilitator is to report to the event area 30 minutes prior to the
beginning of the event.
5. To check in at the session, a team must have the following:
1) All team members
2) The adult facilitator that the team is providing for the Bible Quiz event.
3) The team’s completed team sheet with the names of the team members listed.
6. No substitutions will be allowed during the event. Team members must participate on the same team throughout the
entire event.
7. If a team member misses the beginning of a round, his team must participate without him for that round. No
substitution is allowed. He may participate in the next round.
Space:
1. The quiz will be administered in an area with table space and chairs for each team.
2. Teams from the same congregation may not share a table.
Bibles:
1. Biblical texts may be marked in any way desired.
2. Photocopies of the Biblical text are allowed but no papers may be added to the text, and extra papers must be
removed. Writing/listings on the back of a photocopied text is considered extra paper.
3. No helps, other than the text of the Bible may be used. Charts, concordances, maps, etc. included in the Bible may not
be used.
4. For Round One, Bibles may not be opened, and may not be on the testing tables. In subsequent rounds, each team
member may use the text of a printed Bible to complete the quiz.
Quizzes:
1. Round One will feature a 50-question closed-Bible comprehensive quiz requiring team members to identify chapter
numbers of selected topics and quotations.
2. Each subsequent round will be an open-Bible quiz. Third- through sixth-grade teams will have 40 questions divided into
4 units of 10 questions, each having a different testing method. For 7th-12th graders, the quizzes will have 50 questions
- 10 questions in each of five sections, each with a different testing method.
Questions:
1. Questions will vary in degree of difficulty and in method. Answer in any order.
2. No question will call for interpretation.
Answers:
1. In finding and recording answers, each team may work in open conference and assistance.
2. All questions call for short, objective answers. Each answer in Round One will be in the form of a chapter number. In
subsequent rounds, answers will be in the form of a numeral, a letter, a combination of letters, a Scripture reference, or
a circle.
3. Each team must write all of its answers on the one colored quiz sheet by the end of each round.
4. Answer keys will be placed in the congregation take-home packets.Quiz Instructions:
At the Quiz event, the Quizmaster will give instructions on physical procedures, but will not explain the testing methods.
Understanding of testing methods is part of your pre-convention preparation.
Rounds:
Each round will consist of pre-quiz instructions and quiz.
Subjects and Times of rounds:
Round One 9 minutes 2 Samuel
Round Two 12 minutes 2 Samuel 1-7
Round Three 12 minutes 2 Samuel 8-14
Round Four 12 minutes 2 Samuel 15-19
Round Five 12 minutes 2 Samuel 20-24
No team is ever eliminated from Bible Quiz; all teams take all quizzes.
Procedure:
1. When each team registers in the Quiz room by turning in its team sheet, the team will receive a large envelope with
five pencils and five sealed envelopes inside.
2. At the beginning of each test you will be instructed which envelope to open (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) and when to open it. Inside
you will find five copies of the quiz (four white, one colored). Final answers go on the colored answer sheet.
Facilitators:
1. All spectators and coaches will be seated in the area behind or around the testing area.
2. Others will leave the testing area to go to the scoring area.
Protests:
1. Protests will be received only from adult coaches or facilitators.
2. All protests must be lodged with the Event Coordinator by the end of the round in question. No protest regarding a
given round will be heard after the end of that round.
3. The Event Coordinator’s judgment will, in all cases, be final.
Scoring:
1. In 3rd- 6th grades, a maximum of 50 points may be scored in Round One and a maximum of 40 points in rounds two
through five. A maximum of 210 points may be scored during the entire Bible Quiz.
2. In 7th- 12th grades, a maximum of 50 points may be scored in each round. A maximum of 250 points may be scored
during the entire Bible Quiz.
Awards:
A conversion factor will be added to all cumulative scores of each grade level. The conversion factor in each grade level is
determined by subtracting the highest actual cumulative score in that grade level from the highest possible score of the
grade level. Awards in this event are for teams, not individuals.
3rd - 6th grade Bible Quiz teams will receive ratings based upon the cumulative five-quiz scores after the conversion
factor has been added.
Gold 90-100% (190 – 210 points)
Silver 80-89% (167 – 189 points)
Bronze 50-79% (105 – 166 points)
7th - 12th grade Bible Quiz teams will receive ratings based upon the cumulative five-quiz scores after the conversion
factor has been added.
Gold 90-100% (225 – 250 points)
Silver 80-89% (200 – 224 points)
Bronze 50-79% (125 – 199 points)
Rule Enforcement:
To process the large number of Quiz teams in the limited amount of time, and to insure fairness to all teams, all officials
(including facilitators) are expected to enforce all of the rules. LTC will not be responsible for Event Manual neglect by
church coordinators.Bible Reading 2020 Purpose: To provide an opportunity for young people to develop skills through the oral reading of Scripture. Process: • Choose a reading from Old or New Testament for each participant. • Choose reading from a standard translation, no paraphrases. • Each church must provide one judge for every four students registered in Bible Reading. Rules: 1. A brief introduction is required. The entire presentation of the introduction and Scripture reading is not to be less than one minute or more than two minutes in length. The student's rating will be penalized for any time less than one minute or over two minutes. Therefore, aim for one minute and thirty seconds. After the two-minute time limit, the reader will be stopped. 2. The participant should not attempt to explain or interpret the passages. Participants should place major emphasis on the actual Bible reading and not on prepared statements. The identification of the passage, the translation, and the setting of the passage together shall not exceed 20 seconds. 3. Participants will be penalized if the identification and introduction exceeds 20 seconds. Participants will also be penalized if they omit identification of the passage and translation. Memorization is neither required nor encouraged; your ability to read the passage is what is being judged. 4. Each participant will be rated by at least one judge. 5. Spectators may not leave or enter the room while participants are speaking. This is not a come-and-go event. 6. Any video or audio equipment must be set up prior to the session and must be stationary. No participant may be taped without his advance approval and appropriate notification of the judges. 7. There are five grade levels in this event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. 8. Reading may be done in English or Spanish. Awards: Awards are given to reward preparation and hard work as well as to recognize excellence in presentation. Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed. Judging Criteria: • Poise - Proper composure and self-confidence while reading will be rated. • Posture - Proper posture while reading will be rated. One should stand straight with both feet firmly on the floor. Any movement done should be to emphasize a point. • Voice Tone - The proper voice tone will be rated. • Voice Volume - The proper voice volume will be rated. Can the speaker be heard clearly in relationship to the room size and audience? • Rate and Flow - Does the reading flow well? • Articulation and Enunciation - Are the words pronounced clearly and distinctly? • Eye Contact - Proper gestures and eye contact will be rated. To give emphasis to the reading, does the reader have the ability to look away from his text and look at the audience? • Introduction to the Passage - The effectiveness of the participants in: (1) the identification of the passage, (2) the translation, and (3) the setting of the passage will be rated. The identification and introduction should not exceed 20 seconds of the total time. • Reading Time - The entire presentation of the introduction and Scripture reading is not to be less than one minute, nor more than two minutes in length, including the introduction. • Overall Impression - The overall impression of the reader and reading will be rated. This will include appropriate dress.
Children’s Book 2020 Purpose: To encourage the use of creative writing and drawing in a Christian arena. Process: • Write a children's story that reflects the current year's LTC theme. • Label your work as fiction or non-fiction. • Deliver entries to the Children’s Book desk between 3 and 5:40 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020. • Pick up entries by 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020. • Provide one judge for every children’s book entered. Rules: 1. The story must be submitted in book form (bound with staples, thread, glue, etc.). Handwritten work is admissible if legible and neatly presented. 2. The story may be written in any form of fiction/non-fiction (e.g. mystery, action, humor, fable, etc) so long as it reflects the current year's LTC theme. The theme may be reflected anywhere in the story, climax or conclusion, so long as it is clearly and accurately taught or presented. 3. The story should use correct grammar (including spelling) and proper punctuation. It should also include elements appropriate for fiction/non-fiction, such as plot and character development. 4. Adult assistance should be mainly verbal. Adults may discuss the theme and its possible applications and make verbal suggestions on content and style. Adults may also note editorial corrections on the participant's written work. 5. Each participant may submit only one entry. 6. The book must be illustrated (drawing, cartoon, photographs, or computer-generated). All illustrations must be original work. It is unlawful to use copyrighted works. 7. This may be a team event, with one person may writing the story and the other illustrating. A team is limited to two people in this event. 8. There will be five grade levels in this event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. Each team will participate at the grade level of the highest graded member Awards: Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze, or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed. Judging Criteria: • Theme - Is the LTC theme clearly and accurately taught or presented in the story? • Usage - Does the participant use correct grammar (including spelling) and proper punctuation? • Readability - Is the story readable? Does the plot flow easily? Does the story catch and hold the reader’s attention? • Illustration - How do the illustrations enhance the story line? • Format/Submission - Did the participant follow instructions for formatting and submitting the entry?
Chorus 2020 Purpose: To present a cappella music in order to encourage believers, witness to unbelievers, and praise our God. Process: • Select and prepare group with appropriate a cappella music. • Be certain that their choruses are registered for chorus and only chorus for the given time period. • Determine that students are performing in no more than two choruses, though not in the same time period. • Register no more than three chorus teams per age group, regardless of size category. • Check in at the Chorus desk as soon as possible following your arrival at the convention location. • Some choruses will be chosen to perform before worship service on Sunday morning. These choruses will be notified by phone on Saturday evening after the conclusion of all events. These choruses will be asked to provide a written copy of their program to aid the interpreters. • Provide one judge for each chorus registered. Rules: 1. A congregation may register no more than three (3) choruses per grade level, regardless of size category. 2. Each chorus will have eight (8) minutes to set up, sing, and clear the stage. Full credit will be awarded for completions within the time limit. A penalty may be assessed for performances above this limit. 3. Each performance room will be equipped with microphones and a sound system. Individual choruses may not use additional sound equipment. 4. Lighting levels in the performance rooms may not be altered. 5. Music stands will not be provided. 6. Each chorus will be rated on overall appearance. This is not to say that dress must be formal or uniform. 7. Each chorus will be rated on stage presence. This area includes the use of appropriate facial expression and body movement, as well as the group's visible ease at performing on stage, and/or in front of an audience. 8. The chorus will also be rated on how well their voices blend, on diction so that words may be understood, and on the use of contrast to express mood and feeling. 9. The chorus shall also be rated on how effectively the overall spiritual message is delivered. While not strictly limited to it, the current year's LTC theme shall be the center of each chorus's presentation. 10.Choruses need to arrive at least 15 minutes before their performance. Chorus leaders must present the team sheet to the room monitor before the performance. The team may leave after they complete their performance. 11.Spectators may enter rooms between performances only. No one will be allowed to enter a room after a chorus has started its performance. 12.There are four grade levels in this event: Grades 3-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12. The 3-6, 7-8 and 9-10 grade levels have two size categories: small (2-8 members) and large (9+ members). The 11-12 grade division has three size categories: small (2-8 members), medium (9-16 members) and large (17+ members). Each team will participate at the grade level of the highest graded member Awards: Awards will be given to all chorus members based on each chorus' rating. Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed. Judging Criteria: • Time Limit • Appearance • Stage Presence • Blend of Voices • Diction (understandability of the words) • Dynamic Contrast • Overall Spiritual Message • Adherence to Theme • Overall Impact
Drama 2020 Purpose: To encourage students to dramatize modern-day life applications of Christian truths. Process: • Select an appropriate modern-life application drama of the current year's theme. • Provide costumes, props, and lighting if desired. • Determine that the team is registered for drama and only drama for the given time period. • Determine that drama participants are performing in no more than two dramas, though not in the same session. • Determine that the congregation has registered no more than four drama teams per age group. • Check in at the Drama desk as soon as possible at the convention location. • Provide one judge for each drama team that you register. Rules: 1. Congregations may register no more than four drama teams per age group. 2. The drama is a modern-day application of any Christian truth, with respect to the current year's theme. This is not a Bible story re-enactment. 3. The maximum length of the drama is eight minutes. Each team shall have eight minutes to set up, perform and exit the stage area. Full credit will be awarded for completions within the time limit. A penalty may be assessed for performances above this limit. A participant may be in only one drama during a given time period. 4. There are five grade levels in this event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. Each team will participate at the grade level of the highest graded member. 5. The 11-12 grade level will have two size categories: Small (up to 8 members) and Large (9 or more members). 6. The drama will be judged in the level of the oldest participant. 7. Adults may help in set-up and break down of props. Adults shall be clear of the stage area during the performance. 8. Stages will tentatively be 16' wide and 12' deep; this may change due to conditions beyond our control. Be prepared to adapt. 9. All music players and special lighting must be powered by battery; no plug-ins will be allowed. There are to be no fireworks of any kind (smoke bombs, etc.). Lighting levels in the performance rooms may not be altered. Awards: Awards will be given to all drama members based on each drama's rating. Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed. Judging Criteria: • Time Limit • Effect of Audience • Clarity of Principle - Creativity • Delivery/Interaction - Facial expression, gestures, choreography, enunciation • Originality - Script • Dramatization - Characterization • Set Design/Props - Props adequate to portray setting • Costumes - Wardrobe representing characters portrayed
Puppets 2020 Purpose: To encourage the presentation of Biblical stories through the use of puppets. Process: • Select appropriate puppet script, related to the current year's LTC theme, and present it live. • Check in at the Puppet desk as soon as possible at the convention location. • Determine that students are performing in no more than two puppet teams, though not in the same session. • Determine that each congregation has registered no more than four puppet teams per age group. • Provide one judge for each puppet team entered. Rules: 1. A congregation may register no more than four (4) puppet teams per grade level, regardless of size category. 2. Each team will have 10 minutes to set up, perform and exit the stage area. Full credit will be awarded for completions within the time limit. A penalty may be assessed for performances above this limit. 3. Each team will enter with props and puppets from room door after they are announced. The time shall begin at that time. Time will stop when all puppeteers have cleared the stage. 4. Adults may help in set-up and take down of props. Adults shall be clear of the stage area during the performance. 5. Each play shall be presented live. Recording of special effects is allowed, but no recording of dialogue will be allowed. 6. The puppet teams may use no electrical plugs; all players and lights need to be run by battery. There are to be no fireworks of any kind (smoke bombs, etc.). Lighting levels in the performance rooms may not be altered. 7. Performance stage dimensions shall be four feet in height, twelve feet in width, and three feet deep. A stage will be provided. If another stage is to be used, the take down and set-up will be included in the ten-minute time limit. Diagrams of the stage will be available online at the NTLTC website: www.ntltc.org. 8. All forms of puppetry are acceptable, i.e. marionettes, karaoke, etc. 9. Each puppet skit needs to present or incorporate this year's theme. 10.There are five grade levels in this event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. Each team will participate at the grade level of the highest graded member. 11.The 5-6 grade level will have two size categories: Small (up to 5 members) and Large (6 + members) Awards: Awards will be given to all team members, based on each team's rating. Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed. Judging Criteria: • Sound - Voices must project well. • Speech Clarity/Lip-Sync - Words must be pronounced clearly and be in sync with the puppet’s mouth motion. • Animation/Mannerisms - Puppets should appear life-like in movements and actions. • Puppets' Appearance - Costumes should be appropriate for the characters being portrayed. • Use of Theme - Scripts must incorporate this year's theme. • Stage Interaction - Puppets must appear to interact with one another and must not sink while on stage. • Bible Story/Modern Day Application - The play must be accurate to the Bible. If it is a modern day application, it must use a biblical story or Scripture reference. • Creativity - Props, effects, humor, style, noise, and any extras that add to the skit. • Teamwork - Team members must have cooperative interaction with each other from set-up to take down. • Effect on Audience - Attention will be given to the impression upon the audience and how well they respond.
Scrapbook 2020
Purpose: To provide a pictorial and written documentation of leadership development within a congregation.
Categories:
A) Describe and record activities from April 2019 through April 2020. Describe LTC work, but other activities should be
included.
B) Describe and record the history of your church for the calendar year 2018.
Process:
• Properly register each scrapbook in correct age level.
• Submit scrapbooks to judges between 3-5:40 p.m., on Friday, April 10, 2020.
• Pick up scrapbooks by 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020.
• Determine that each student is registered on only one scrapbook team (Students may participate in a higher age
division but not in one below their grade level).
• Determine that his/her congregation has registered no more than three scrapbooks per age group, with a maximum of
10 participants per scrapbook.
• Provide one judge for every entry in Scrapbook.
Rules:
1. Participating groups may include students from any grade or more than one grade, however, the scrapbook will be
judged in the level of the oldest participant.
2. The scrapbooks shall contain a cover sheet stating the name of the congregation, age division, name and grade of the
students, and name of adult advisor(s). This information shall be located on the first page of the scrapbook.
3. Scrapbooks shall be no smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches and no larger than 13 x 16 inches in size when closed.
4. There are five grade levels in this event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
Awards:
Awards will be given to all team members based on each team's rating. Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze or
honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed.
Judging Criteria:
• Required Standards - How well does the scrapbook meet the required standards?
• Service Projects and Outreach - How well does the scrapbook depict growth of skills outside and inside the church?
• Edification Activities - How well does the scrapbook depict growth of skills such as retreats and devotionals?
• LTC Work - How well does the scrapbook depict LTC related work?
• Cover - How well does the scrapbook show creativity in designing the cover?
• Description of Events - How well does the scrapbook show creativity in the description of events?
• Display of Pictures - How well does the scrapbook show creativity in the display of pictures?
• Neatness - How aesthetically pleasing is the scrapbook with regard to visual neatness and readability of texts?
• Colors and Textures - How aesthetically pleasing is the scrapbook regarding the use and blending of colors and the
use of texture and attractive materials?
• Overall ImpactSigning For the Deaf 2020
Purpose: To develop the ability to interpret for the deaf/hard of hearing, as well as provide services to the deaf/hard of
hearing to glorify God and his church.
Process:
• Insure participants get a complete and current copy of the event rules.
• Determine proper grade division and level.
• A student may move up a grade level or participate in the final makeup signing time slot to avoid conflict.
• Please move up grade levels if possible before signing up for the makeup signing time slot.
• Provide a judge or an event helper for every 4 students registered in Signing.
• Register judges and door monitors on the NTLTC Portal or email their name, phone number, and desired day/
time to the event coordinator no later than 3 weeks prior to the convention.
• Spectators may not enter or leave the room while a participant is signing or interpreting.
• Applause is appropriate as a display of appreciation.
• Please note on registration if interpreting services are needed and at what specific event/time.
• IF YOU HAVE A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY (I.E. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Downs), please contact the signing
coordinator for selections appropriate for their special needs.
• Signing participants may be nominated to interpret the Sunday morning service. Please inform the interpreting
participants of this opportunity
Grade and Experience Levels
There are five grade divisions in this event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12.
Participant Rules:
1. A participant may not watch other participants in the same event until he/she has completed his/her event.
2. The Event Coordinator will provide the recordings for the convention. No other recordings may be used. No recording
will be distributed in preparation for the event.
3. Participants must sign to the recording provided by the event coordinator at the convention.
4. No signs or coaching instructions can be given to the participant while performing.
5. A solid color blouse/shirt/dress contrasting with skin tone or LTC shirt shall be worn while signing. Sleeves should not
extend past your wrists.
6. All participants will be pre-registered by their churches in thirty-minute time slots in specific rooms. If the participant’s
name is not on the list and other changes need to be made, then go to the signing registration office for resolution.
7. All participants must meet at their assigned room 10 minutes prior to their schedule time.
Event Rules
1. The participant will finger-spell name and finger-spell the selection being signed. On selections chosen by the judge,
the participant will finger-spell the name and the selections chosen by the judges.
2. The participant will sign the selections to a recording provided by the event coordinator at the convention.
3. Ensure the version of the song follows the publication in this year’s Signing Rules.
4. Once the judge has announced the selection, no changes will be made in the selection.
5. Participant may choose to bring and use a copy of the words for the song and/or scripture. The event coordinator will
not provide words.
6. Ensure that the participant is ready to interpret the selections as described below.
Signing 1
Select 1 Song or 1 Scripture from the following Selections:
***Words from “Songs of Faith and Praise” Howard Publishing Co. All verses are to be signed.
• 509 I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
• 810 Listen to Our Hearts
• Psalm 18:16-19 (NIV11)Signing 2
Each participant will learn ALL of the following Songs and Scriptures. The judge will pick 1 song AND 1 scripture for the
participant to sign.
***Words from “Songs of Faith and Praise” Howard Publishing Co. All verses are to be signed.
• 453 Love Lifted Me
• 533 I Am a Sheep
• 650 Send the Light
• Psalm 18:18-19 (NIV11)
• Psalm 37:39-40 (NIV11)
• 2 Tim 4:17-18 (NIV11)
Signing 3
Each participant will learn all of the Songs and Scriptures in Signing 1 and 2. Prior to the song and scripture selected, a
recorded 30 second introduction will be played prior to the beginning of the song. The participant will sign the
introduction and then 1 song and 1 scripture as selected by the judges. The introduction will not be scored, but this
will allow the participant to experience interpreting unpracticed material without being penalized.
SAMPLE INTRODUCTION:
Good Morning and welcome to LTC signing for the deaf. We are happy you are here and hope you are blessed
by this event. I will now sign a song and a scripture from the bible as directed by my judges.
**THIS IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE! The actual introduction will be different at the LTC convention.
Signing 4
Participant will interpret two minutes of Communion Thought SIMILAR to the ones included below and one Level 2 song
selected by the judge.
SAMPLE COMMUNION THOUGHT
“This is the time in our worship when we look back to the cross and what Jesus did for each of us there. We think
of the way HE suffered for our sins, the pain and agony that was caused by our thoughts and actions. We think of
this bread, HIS body offered for us. As we eat this bread, let us remember that HE died so that we might live. HE
suffered for our sins, so that we might not die a spiritual death. And as we drink from this cup, the cup containing
the fruit of the vine, which represents his blood shed for us, let us remember that HIS blood covers our sins and
makes us clean and pure in God’s sight. Jesus died so that we would not have to be separated from God for
eternity. But more importantly, Jesus rose so that we could live with HIM forever. As we participate in this Lord’s
Supper, let us think of all that means to us. By partaking of this feast, we remember Jesus’ death and its
significance for us until HE comes again to take us home to Heaven”
**THIS IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE! The actual communion thought will be different at the LTC convention.
Signing 5
Interpret a four-minute devotional thought on “Rescued”.
Judging Categories Listed In Order of Importance
S-1 S-2/S-3 S-4 S-5
Preparation Preparation Vocabulary Vocabulary
Movement Movement Movement Understandability
Fingerspelling Understandability Preparation Sign Clarity
Understandability Expression Understandability Movement
Confidence Confidence Process Process
Expression Fingerspelling Confidence Expression
Expression ConfidenceSong Leading 2020 Purpose: To encourage the development of song leading skills. Process: • Register each participant, or group of participants, in proper age level. • Each church must provide one judge for every four students registered in Song Leading. Rules: 1. Level 1 participants will choose one song from the songs list below. 2. Level 2 participants will learn all the songs designated with an asterisk, (*). The judge will pick 1 song for the participant to lead. Once the judge has announced the selection, no changes will be made. 3. Only two stanzas of the chosen song are to be led If a song has only one stanza, sing the song twice. 4. Songbooks will be provided for the audience at the event. 5. This is not a come-and-go event. Plan to stay for the session you are attending. 6. There will be separate divisions for boys and girls. 7. There are five grade levels in each division event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. A participant may move up to an older level, but an older participant may not move down to a younger level. 8. Grades 3-6 may participate in this event at their home church. Results will be submitted as a Challenge Event. Awards: Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed. Judging Criteria: • Pitch - The correct pitch is important and affects your rating. • Tempo - The tempo should reflect the mood of the song. • Musical Transition - If one verse is a different tempo, the transition should be smooth. • Volume - The song leader's voice should have good volume and diction as he announces and starts the song. Also, the leader should follow the dynamic markings of the music, which indicate if the music should be soft or loud. • Beat - The leader should indicate the beat of the song. It does not have to be in a 4/4 or 3/4 type pattern, but the beats in the song should be indicated in some manner by the hand. • Verse Transition - The leader must move well from one verse to the next while letting the audience know his intention. (Two stanzas and only two stanzas of the chosen song are to be led.) • Leadership - Leadership is the ability of the leader to show confidence in what he is doing and to get the audience to follow his direction. He is expected to set the tone, mood, and atmosphere for the audience. Assertiveness is expected. • Overall Effectiveness - This is the judge's assessment of the overall effectiveness of the song leader. NTLTC does not have permission to publish a songbook except for use at the convention. The following songs are from Songs from Songs of Faith and Praise The song number is listed after the title. Level 2 songs are designated with an asterisk, (*). God Will Make a Way #116 Rescue the Perishing #639 Oh, the Depth and the Riches #375 Send the Light #650 He Paid a Debt #376 *For All That You’ve Done #781 Love Lifted Me #453 What a Friend We Have in Jesus #800 Will Your Anchor Hold? #467 *Listen to Our Hearts #810 *I Will Sing the Wondrous Story #509 Jesus Paid it All #922 *I am a Sheep #533 *Just a Little Talk with Jesus #959 Restore My Soul #567 The following songs are are from the “Songs of Faith and Praise Extended Contemporary” song collection. They are listed here with the author and arranger that will be in the songbook at the convention. And Can It Be Words by Charles Wesley; Arr. by Darrell Bledsoe Had It Not Been the Lord Words & Music by Debbie Dorman & Eric Wise Hide Me Away, O God Words & Music by Keith Lancaster; Arr. by R. J. Taylor My Only Hope Is You, Jesus Words & Music by John Paul Trimble; Arr. by R. J. Taylor Wonderful, Merciful Savior Words & Music by Dawn Rodgers & Eric Wise
Speech 2020 Purpose: To develop verbal communication talents and public speaking skills as they relate to biblical principles. Process: • Register by proper grade level. • The speaker must arrive at the proper room before the event begins. • Each church must provide one judge for every four students registered in Speech. Rules: 1. Each speech shall be related to the current year's theme. However, students in 3rd-6th grades may choose to speak about a Bible character as the topic of their speech. 2. Speeches shall be three to six minutes in length. Full credit will be awarded for completions within the time limit. A penalty may be assessed for speeches above or below the time limits. 3. Parent or coach's involvement in the conceptualization and writing of the speech will differ as participants grow and develop. It is permissible for parents or coaches to assist younger participants (3rd - 6th grades). However, it is expected that participants will be heavily involved. By 7th - 8th grade, the work should primarily be that of the participants. By 9th grade and above, all work should be researched and written by the participant. Church coordinators and parents will be expected to set the example for participants by enforcing this principle. 4. This event is not a dramatic interpretation. Props will not be allowed. Any article, either carried or worn, that is referenced in the speech will be considered a prop. The Bible is not a prop. 5. Note cards will be allowed. Consideration will be given to participants who demonstrate thorough preparation by memorizing their material. 6. Another speaker may not repeat a speech. 7. Spectators may not enter or leave the room while participants are speaking. Any video or audio equipment must be set up prior to the event, and must be stationary. 8. Judges may not know the participant they are evaluating. 9. There are five grade levels in this event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. A participant may move up to an older level, but an older participant may not move down to a younger level Awards: Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed. Judging Criteria: • Content - The content should relate to the type of facts, examples, etc., used to lead to a logical conclusion. • Illustrations • LTC Theme - The message shall be related to the current year's LTC theme. • Grammar - The speaker should use good grammar, descriptive words or word pictures, similes, metaphors, and other colorful techniques to bring out his message. • Voice - The speaker should show good variety in voice tone and word speed. He should speak clearly and pronounce words properly. His voice should show sincerity and enthusiasm. • Delivery - A good speech flows naturally and continuously, but there is room for dramatic pauses. Memorized speeches should be given with feeling. • Gestures - Gestures should also be natural and flowing. They should enhance the words and message of the speech rather than be an obligatory, unfeeling act. • Personality and Attitude - The speaker should allow his personality to show through the words he uses, the smile on his face, the sincerity in his eyes, the tone of his voice, and eye contact with the audience. • Overall Impression
Essay 2020
Purpose: To develop written communication skills in conveying biblical ideas.
Process:
• Write an article with the content addressing the current year's LTC theme.
• Upload the entry on or before March 6, 2020.
• Submit your entry as instructed on the NTLTC Preconvention page located at ntltc.org/precon-submission.html.
Rules:
1. The essay length shall be 250 to 500 words.
2. The essay shall be typewritten and double spaced. For students sixth grade or younger, handwritten work is
admissible. It must be, in the minds of judges, legible and neatly presented.
3. The essay shall start with the title of the essay followed by the text.
4. Copies of an oratory speech will not be accepted as an essay.
5. There are five grade levels in this event: Grades 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
Awards:
Ratings and awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention will be given according to the judging criteria listed.
Judging Criteria:
• Theme - The essay will be rated on the use of the assigned LTC theme.
• Creativity - The essay will be rated on the blend of your creativity with the theme, the ability to hold reader’s interest,
and relevance to today.
• Spelling - The essay will be rated on the proper use of the English language, word usage, and spelling.
• Grammar - The essay will be rated on its grammar and punctuation.
• Readability - The essay will be rated on readability. This concerns the correct use of paragraphs, pagination, the
absence of typographical errors, and structure as an essay.
• Thesis Statement - The current year’s LTC theme must be clearly introduced in the beginning of the paper with the
thesis statement. A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove. The thesis
statement is typically located at the end of your opening paragraph.
• Supporting Points - The main idea (thesis) should be supported by three to five points in the body of the article.
• Conclusion - The essay should be closed by a conclusion that restates your thesis and is sustained by the previous
material.
• Use of Scripture – The essay will be rated on how well scripture is used to support the thesis, including the accurate
quotation and use of biblical passages.
Note: The criteria of Theme, Thesis Statement, Supporting Points, Conclusion, and Use of Scripture will be judged with
greater merit and will have a greater effect on the award.
Use of Materials Submitted to NTLTC
Ownership of work submitted to NTLTC as a part of NTLTC events remains the property of the submitter. The participant
authorizes use of the entry by the NTLTC Board of Directors in any way the Board may deem appropriate. This may
include but is not limited to promotion, fund-raising, or training for the purpose of Christian leadership training of youth.You can also read
