Introduction

Beginning on Reformation Sunday, Oct. 28, you can sign up to participate.

Those who sign up at the church will receive a special key coin - a great addition to your key ring – as a reminder of your commitment to this year long journey. Periodically, participants will receive additional key coins as they successfully reach particular reading goals in the program.

The schedule allows readers to complete the entire Bible as they spend 15 – 30 minutes each day with God’s Word.


Why read the Bible in a Year?God wants you to know more about Him, His character, His ways, and His incredible story of redemption. And God wants to transform you more into the likeness of His son Jesus on a daily basis. One of the best ways that God can do all of this is by us reading and studying God's very Word, the Bible, for 15- 30 minutes each day.


But which version should I read?Our Sunday scripture readings are from the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. This translation is considered by many (especially in the ELCA) to be the version most true to the original Greek and Hebrew texts. However, for this journey, Pastor Klatt has recommended The Message version. “Especially for reading the Old Testament, The Message just makes sense. With the goal of understanding the entirety of the Bible and how both Old and New Testaments connect the story of our salvation, The Message is easy to read and to understand. ” Eugene Peterson, pastor and translator, worked from the original Greek and Hebrew texts to create The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language. Written in American-English, the words we use in our daily conversations at home and in the workplace, The Message captures the vitality and directness of the original languages. There are even options, both in book format and online, to see both NRSV and Message versions together in parallel format.