"Revival begins with the Word of God" - J. Vernon McGee
2009 Planned Dates: August 9-15
Participant Requirements
The Holy Scripture must be read out loud from cover to cover during the week.
Genesis of the Idea:
A year or so ago, there was a great deal of buzz around the city of Attleboro as the entire town was encouraged to read the same book at the same time. At this same time I was reading about the Isrealites and how they read the Holy Scriptures out loud after they completed the wall around Jerusalem. The idea hit me that even greater excitement would be generated if the entire city read the Holy Scriptures, a much more meaningful and import book, out loud at the same time.
Benefits:
This week may be used as an Open House with Clergy on hand to answer questions
This week may be used as a Fundraiser, with individuals pledging so much money per book, per chapter, etc.
Publicity: A list of participating organizations will be published in the local paper prior to the event with proposed hours of the reading of the scriptures