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“As the sparrow finds a home and the swallow a nest to settle her young, my home is by Your altars, LORD of hosts, my king and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They never cease to praise You.

Blessed the man who finds refuge in you, in their hearts are pilgrim roads. As they pass through the Baca valley, they find spring water to drink. The early rain covers it with blessings. They will go from strength to strength and see the God of gods on Zion.

LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; listen, God of Jacob. For a sun and shield is the LORD God, bestowing all grace and glory. The LORD withholds no good thing from those who walk without reproach.”

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10/5: Bring your BIBLE to School Day!

He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature…”

Mark 16:15 NABRE

Bring Your Bible to School Day is an annual, student-led celebration that empowers Christian students to live out their faith. Encourage your kiddo to be part of sharing the Gospel!

All it takes are two simple steps:

  • bring your Bible to school and
  • sharing what God’s Word means to you!

Bring Your Bible to School Day happens each year on the first Thursday of October. This year’s event is on October 5th and is for students of all ages. Parents can register kids under age 13, while teens and young adults can sign up themselves. Hundreds of thousands of students from across the country participate each year!

You can sign up to receive updates and information

via the Focus on the Family website.

As Christians, we’re called to share the gospel with the world! Bring Your Bible to School Day provides you or your child with an easy way to start that conversation with friends and classmates. Whether your school is public, private, or at home, you can participate.

There are lots of ways to share God’s Word with your friends:

  • You could get an extra Bible to give away as a gift
  • write down and pass out your favorite verses
  • or set up a Bible study

Talk to your family and friends and think of creative ways you can tell others about how much God loves them.

Join other participants and build excitement on social media. If you have a social media account, you can be a part of building the excitement for Bring Your Bible to School Day across the nation. Just follow these three easy steps…

  • Step 1: Follow
    • Follow Bring Your Bible on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube to stay up-to-date on all the latest information on Bring Your Bible 2023.
  • Step 2: Share
    • Share social media posts, quizzes, and other activities from Bring Your Bible to School Day with your friends and encourage them to join you on October 5th.
  • Step 3: Post
    • Post pictures and videos with your Bible on the day of the event. Bonus points if you do a group photo with family and friends!
    • Don’t forget to use the #BringYourBible hashtag!

Good things to do:

~ Invite Your Friends! You are allowed to invite your friends to join you to read the Bible and talk about it. But remember, you cannot make someone else read the Bible if they don’t want to.

~ Be sure to get your Bible ready to bring to school and read it during free time.

~ Pray for yourself, your school, and the other participants of Bring Your Bible to School Day! The Lord delights in the requests of his children. Pray for your teachers, coaches, and friends who don’t know Jesus and trust that God will soften their hearts to the gospel. Ask other friends and family to join you in prayer!

~ You can offer Bibles to friends and classmates as long as you hand them out in a way that does not disturb class time. For example, you can share the Bible during lunch, at recess, before school, or after school.

~ If a principal or teacher is not sure about Bring Your Bible to School Day, have them talk to your parents. If they ask you to stop, follow their instructions. Then, your parents can call the group Alliance Defending Freedom and get some extra help for your situation.

~ Tell Your Church About the Event! Ask your pastor(s) and other church leaders to help you tell others about Bring Your Bible to School Day.

Maybe some things to stay away from:

~ Don’t force others to join you. You are not allowed to force other students to listen to you or to read the Bible with you, but you are allowed to invite them to join you.

~ Don’t Be Afraid. As a student, you are allowed to share what you believe about God and the Bible. You can read the Bible and discuss it during free time. You can also invite other students to join you, as long as you are not interrupting class time.

~ Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute. Almost every school has rules about displaying posters or having an after-school event. Make sure you plan ahead of time to have a great Bring Your Bible to School Day! Let your school officials know that you plan to bring your Bible, display posters, and pass out Bible verse cards. Find out the best time and best way to share them -and be sure to follow the rules.

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