Official Event & Contest Rules    

The Official Convention Rules Book has been updated to include all of the changes and additions that will be in effect for the 2008 convention.  Please discard any previous versions of rules books.  Listed below are the events that have had changes made to them.  Please review these sections carefully as you plan for the 2008 convention.  Because we are not printing large quantities of rules books, we will update it for each convention year.  Please click here for the free download of the rules book in PDF format.  If you do not have the latest version of the free Adobe Reader software, the rules book will NOT download properly.  Click the link at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions to update your Adobe Reader software. Please note that the rules book file is large and may take a few minutes to download to your computer.  You can then save it and print it as needed.  Please feel free to share it with everyone in your congregation that needs it.

The events listed below have changes made to the rules, entry forms and/or evaluation forms.  Some changes are minor, some are more in depth.  Most changes are to clarify existing rules.  Please review the rules for all events, not just those with changes, carefully as you plan for the 2008 convention.

Bible Bowl
Know the Books (new)
Music Composition
GIFTS
GUARD
Good Samaritan
Centurion of Scripture
Parade of Winners
Scrapbook
Second Language
Song Leading
Songs of Praise

Although all convention registration is done through our website, the following PDF forms can be printed and used by group leaders to collect registration information from their congregations: Adult Registration, Student Registration, and Hotel Reservation Requests.

Puppet Theater Stage Plan is also available for viewing here in the Portable Document Format (PDF). Click here for pictures of a completed puppet stage.

If you are not familiar with PDF files or the Adobe Acrobat Reader, continue reading below to learn more or to download and install the free Acrobat Reader.

Why we use the Portable Document Format

The Portable Document Format provides consistent viewing and printing quality across numerous computer platforms and web browsers. This is the best way to ensure that you can view and print our documents with the same layout and quality as the originals. PDF files typically have the .pdf extension in their file name (i.e. rulebook.pdf).

How to get the free Acrobat Reader

The free Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view, navigate, and print Portable Document Format (.pdf) files. If you don't have this program, or if your Acrobat Reader version is prior to Acrobat Reader 3, you must download and run the installer to view these flyers.

This installer will install the Acrobat Reader program as well as plug-ins for Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, allowing it to operate as a stand-alone program or viewer within your web browser.

To get your free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here or on the button below. After downloading the installer, you will need to quit your web browser, run the installer, launch your web browser, and return to our website. We recommend you bookmark our website now to make returning easier.