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By Jewel Bailey

On Sabbath, May 10, the Library Team recognized participants of the 30-Day Reading Challenge.

The purpose of the challenge was for members to read the Bible, SDA/Christian literature for at least 30 minutes, for 30 days. The initiative was conducted during the month of March.

Everyone who submitted their reading time was recognized with a certificate and a bookmark during the celebration. Participants who submitted the most reading times were awarded with gifts.

Listed below are the top readers:

Name

Books read

Time

Betty Bowen

Four gospels, minor prophets, Judges and Ruth

100 hours

Ellen Larocque

Desire of Ages and Christ’s Object Lesson

27 hours

Allison Monkhouse

The Great Controversy

Over 21 hours

Sienna Barrow (youngest reader)

The Bible Storybook

10.5 hours

Although Betty was unable to join the celebration, she shared this testimonial: “I looked forward to reading every day, and as a result, I continue to read my Bible a bit more than I was prior to the challenge. I will continue to read and study God’s Word daily.”

In a subsequent text message, she said, “I got to reading and couldn’t stop because the stories are so interesting”.

See pictures and a video clip from the event below:

Left (L) to Right (R): Ellen Larocque, Sienna Barrow and Allison Monkhouse

 

Members of the Library Team and some of the participants (including budding reader Olivia in her Father Charles’ arms)

 

Sister Vilma Wiltshire and Sandra Barrow, Library Team member

 

Sister Yvonne Alleyne and Sandra Barrow, Library Team member