The 2009 MN State Bible Bowl Competition was held at Concordia University, St. Paul on Saturday, March 28th. The annual event had thirty-four teams competing. Teens, 7th through 12th grade from Missouri Synod Lutheran Churches throughout Minnesota met for the one day event. Team members from the Emmanuel (Barnum) and St. Peter's (Moose Lake) Lutheran Churches began studying for the competition last October. Teens studied the Gospel of John on Sunday mornings as a group and spent time reading the scripture on their own.
The competition consisted of two teams with 3 to 4 players competing against one another in a question and answer quiz format. The Moose Lake and Barnum groups were split into two teams. The"B" team missed a trophy by one game: they placed seventh. The"B" team members were Caleb Vogt, Lauren Hultgren, Megan Bothwell and Lynsey Hagen. The"A" team has not been given their official results of placement at this time."A" team members were Seth Vogt, Zack Kuhlman, Amanda Fisher and Rachel Vogt.
The teens were also given an individual test where the top six scores received a trophy. Here are several questions taken from the test. Jesus said that He does not accept praise from whom? Answer: Men. Why did Lazarus get sick and die? Answer: For God's glory so that God's son may be glorified. How many pounds of myrrh and aloes did Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus use in Jesus' burial? Answer: About 75 lbs. The test consisted of 50 questions and the top six scores were above 43.
In memory of Moy Langhorst, who gave his life for his country while serving in Iraq, team members and coaches wore t-shirts that honored Moy's faith and service to his country. Moy was a member of the Emmanuel/St. Peter's Bible Bowl team as a youth and a life long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
