Bible Drill:  Help Save a Child!
By Allan E. McNabb

Next Sunday we start a new Bible Drill that lasts seven weeks, titled I Want To Be A Worker.

This is a special time set aside to encourage children, while giving everyone in the congregation a chance to grow spiritually as they serve others.

Bible Drill and Children
Bible Drill is one of the most anticipated activities for children in the congregation, demonstrated by one child who remarked, “It will be the first one since I turned six!”

I remember a Sunday afternoon, when one of Tom and Melanie’s children went home with grandparents who attend a different congregation.  There was only one condition the child put on her visit that day — she had to be back in time for Bible Drill.

During Bible Drill, we pray, sing, and study a lesson from God’s word.

Three of the songs are geared toward learning the books of the Bible, the names of the apostles, and the sons of Jacob.  Other songs teach encouraging lessons to the children, and others songs are sung at the end of the drill to encourage older folks.

And the Bible lesson is always on the children’s level, but also edifying for adults.  Everyone at Bible Drill is encouraged and uplifted when it’s over.

Bible Drill and Young Adults
Bible Drill gives the older young folks an opportunity to grow spiritually, while serving the congregation.

The young men of the congregation lead prayers, lead songs, and present the Bible lesson.  Other young men and women sit with the children and help them as role models, as they also participate in the drill.

What do young adults get out of Bible Drill?
They learn and practice the books of the Bible, the names of the apostles, and the names of the tribes of Israel.
They learn how to lead and teach.
The young men practice leading prayers, songs, and teaching lessons in the auditorium.
They learn Bible stories and songs they’ll use as parents and teachers.
They learn new songs we eventually sing during church services.
They have an opportunity to serve members of the congregation.
They are encouraged by the simple lessons taught to the children.

Young adults add a great deal to Bible Drill, but they also get a lot out of it.

Bible Drill and Adults
Adults are an important part of Bible Drill, besides the fact they bring the children.

Having adults in the audience, whether they have children or not, makes a positive impact.

I remember one Bible Drill when a lot of adults were present and participating with the children.  The children were encouraged by the support of the adults, and the singing was more edifying with the additional voices.  Chris Osborne had the children look around at all the other people who were there to support them, which was very inspiring.

As adults, we also need to learn and be reminded of the simple lessons  taught at Bible Drill, because we forget them over time.  I imagine that many adults in the congregation can’t recite the names of the apostles and the tribes of Israel, and several can’t say the books of the Bible.

Bible Drill is a time when adults refresh their memory, and re-teach themselves important lessons.

What do adults get out of Bible Drill?
They learn songs they can sing to their children and grandchildren.
They learn Bible stories and songs they’ll use as parents and teachers.
They learn and practice the books of the Bible, the names of the apostles, and the names of the tribes of Israel.
They learn new songs we eventually sing during church services.
They have an opportunity to serve as a member of the congregation.
They are encouraged by the simple lessons taught to the children.

Adults add a great deal to Bible Drill, but they also get a lot out of it.

Bible Drill: Help Save a Child!
Jesus is so concerned with children, He’s promised to severely punish anyone who causes a child to stumble (Matt. 18:5-7).

Participating in Bible Drill is one way to help save a child, and keep him from stumbling.  Bible Drill encourages children, while teaching and training them with lessons they’ll carry to future generations.

If there was a child in the congregation who was dying, you’d do anything to help, even give your own life.

Bible Drill is an easy way to help save a child, spiritually.

Yes, you’ll miss a little more of the afternoon ball game, and it takes away from your nap.  But what’s more important, a ball game, a nap, or helping children grow up to be strong Christians?

Won’t you join in, and participate in Bible Drill?  Young souls need you!