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