SOS 2014 Invitation!

Summer of Scriptures (S.O.S.) 2014!
This Summer ~ June 23-July 28

Long distance learning via daily blogpost assignments, facebook check-ins and live weekly small group sessions.

2014 Theme – “New Testament 101: The Gospel”
We will read through the New Testament portion of The Story (for teens) version of the scriptures - 10 easy-yet-powerful chapters excerpted from the NIV - during our five weeks together. All young adults who participate fully will also learn to recite the 66 books of the Bible, will gain a thorough knowledge of the narrative and content of the entire New Testament (the gospel story, the formation and journeys of the early church, and the letters), and will attempt to thoroughly answer the questions, “What is the Gospel?” and “What is our response to the Gospel?”

The Weekly Rhythms
Young adults will study and learn for 1 hour each day, 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs weekly), during the 6-week period. They will each gain financial sponsorship ahead of time to support their 6 weeks of hard summer work, and will earn an hourly wage ($3.00/hr) during the SOS program based on their work each day (plus a $3.00 weekly bonus for not missing a day on each given week – totaling $15/week in possible pay). There is also a $2.00/hr option - $60 total sponsorship required - each parent and young adult can decide which option fits them best.

The weekly schedule will be as follows:
Week 1 - Books of the Bible song, chapter 22 & and 2-min. recap video
Week 2 - Chapters 23-24 & video recaps, plus memorization
Week 3 - Chapters 25-26 & video recaps, plus memorization
Week 4 - Chapters 27-28 & video recaps, plus memorization
Week 5 - Chapters 29-30 & video recaps, plus memorization
Week 6 - Chapter 31 & video recap, plus examining "Defining the Gospel" and "Our response to the Gospel"

Each individual week's schedule will look like this:
Monday - 1 hour of personal study, check in on Facebook (anytime)
Tuesday - 1 hour of personal study, check in on Facebook (anytime)
Wednesday - 1 hour of personal study, check in on Facebook (anytime)
Thursday - No study - only join the 1-hour peer-group conference call for discussion and sharing
*Young adult learners are paid at the end of each week by their adult sponsor, based on their level of participation that week*