Friends of Bible Quizzing- Forgive me for being a bit transparent here, but getting the December tournament set up was like a battle with a deadline-- but I'm humbled and a little bit ashamed that I worried so much... Like all the prior tournaments, December was a joy and an encouragement to everyone I have talked to! I experienced the fun first-hand with some over-the-top Novice quizzers :) I praise God for such a great team of volunteers who really make quizzing happen: The Carlsons put every room in place perfectly; The Four Magi led us in Christmas worship; Martha's insights from shepherds of the holy lands were inspiring and the Stoners cleaned afterwards with gusto. Thanks Committee, Tally Room, Quizmasters and Scorekeepers. It's not easy saying goodbye to graduating seniors each March, and even harder saying goodbye to volunteers like Stan and Gwen Carlson who have devoted over 20 years to the Rochester quiz program-- bringing three children through many seasons and after they were graduated and married, stayed many years more to see the program succeed. Thanks Stan and Gwen! For those of you curious about the January Crown Tournament, we pulled together three really good teams who will represent us with awesomeness: "Light of the World" -- A Division -- Kathy W John T Daniel W Sarah W Grace B Team B (Pearls of Supplanted Grace) -- A Division -- Josh S / Gary S Margaret A Jacob S Hannah S "Overjoyed" -- B Division -- Andy C / Judy B Christina C Ben C Faith B Grace T God Bless everyone! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Jim Benson Director RYFCBQ http://rochesterbiblequizzing.org/PastResults/2012-2013/standings/03-December.html P.S. Thanks for the tasty Christmas treats!