Bible Bee (again)

I kind of miss the Bible Bee right now. It would be great if I was that focused on God's word all year. I know I should be, but it's so hard with everything else going on.
But hey, sign ups start in April, (you should sign up), and then summer will be here before you know it.
I can't help but throw in a shameless plug for the Bible Bee ;)
Keep on glowing in the dark,
Elora
http://www.biblebee.org/

Live Streaming of Final Rounds!!!

Here is the link to the live streaming of the final rounds. I forgot to post it in time for the Primary rounds. I'm very sorry. I watched it live because our friend from Oregon, Olivia was in it. She won for the second year in a row!!!

Check this out if you want to see how the Bible Bee final rounds work. You will be encouraged. All the kids competing are amazing!

http://www.biblebee.org/page2012.php?page=webcast

Day 3 of the Bee!

Since I last posted, a lot has happened. I went through my oral round, which was nerve-racking. I had to skip a few verses and I didn't get through all 25. After that, I was escorted to the Family Fun Room, where I had lunch and waited with my mom until all the seniors were done their oral rounds.

Then I ran to the dress rehearsal for our musical presentation in the opening ceremony.

Next, all of the contestants then gathered for the processional. We lined up in our divisions in height order, (yes, I was at the back of the line). Each of us went up on stage and got a medal, then had our pictures, (single and collective), taken many times. When the Primaries were done, I ran into the hallway to line up with the choir.

Our presentation went really well. It was a mix of orchestral music, an 85-person choir and scripture reading.

We saw a video from Joni Earekson-Tada, and Kirk Cameron shared his testimony and encouraged us. But everyone was really waiting for the semi-finalists to be announced. Someone named Mr. Bob Lepine announced them, but the guy who introduced him sounded like he said "Mr. Bible Bee".

Anyway, two primaries from Oregon, Isaac and Olivia, made it into the semi-finals. Also, one of our juniors, Luke made it in.

To ease any tension you may be feeling, I didn't make it to the final rounds. I wasn't really expecting to, so I wasn't too disappointed. I'm just a little sad that the Bible Bee is over for me this year. At least I get to relax the rest of the time we're here.

Today, (which is technically day 4, not day 3), we went and saw Olivia and Isaac compete in the semi-finals. Olivia made it in to the top five, (but we weren't worried about her), and Isaac got seventh. They both did really well.

Later my mom and I went to a mother-daughter tea party, then we went out and explored the city. We walked all the way to the Titans stadium and took some pictures for my dad and brother. I'll have to post some of the pictures on my next post.

I'm having a great time; thanks again for all your prayers!

Keep on glowing in the dark,

Elora

To Continue...

Yesterday, after I last blogged, I went to registration for the competition. We got a tour of the main contest area, got signed in, and picked up two new Bible Bee shirts, (soon I will have a Bible Bee shirt for every day of the week). We also got a gift bag and a secret envelope. It really isn't that secret, all it contained was a map, a schedule, name tags, tickets and other informative things. I just felt like calling it secret. Then we rushed to have dinner and get to the rehearsal for today's opening ceremony. I am singing in the 85-person choir and reading some scripture for the presentation about God's word. There is also a big orchestra. It should be fun!

I heard that they will be recording it, so if it gets posted online, I will put a link to it on the blog.
Today, I woke up at 6:45, had breakfast and studied some last minute verses. Then, I went into the written test round at about 9. I think I did pretty good, but who knows. I can't believe I'm actually at the National Bible Bee! This is it!!!

Now I'm waiting for my oral test round, where I try to say 25 passages in ten minutes. I'm a little nervous; this is the hardest part for me. Thanks for all your prayers!

Keep on glowing in the dark,

Elora

My Amazing Journey (Pt. 1)

Hi everyone!

We made it to Nashville yesterday. Now I'm here AT the Bible Bee! Registration is at 3 Pm, so right now, I'm just reviewing verses and waiting around. I thought I'd give you a little update on our trek so far...

Yesterday we drove up to Seattle and flew to Memphis, then took a short flight to Nashville. On the way, I reviewed verses, studied 1&2 Peter and drank cranberry juice. For some reason, I always drink cranberry juice on airplanes. Maybe it's just because I like it. This time it reminded me of our green room at church, because I always drink cranberry juice back there too. Anyway...

Shadow the Comerson's dolphin we got at Sea World this summer came too ;)

To be continued.......

Keep on glowing in the dark,

Elora