For 13 years, the Wheelersburg Methodist Church in Ohio has hosted a back-to-school rally for local athletes complete with the school band, food, and this past year, Filament Bibles!
“We invite athletes from the local high school by reaching out to coaches and schools. We have athletes from all kinds of sports, including football, volleyball, cross-country, soccer, tennis, and more. We have the cheerleaders and band too!” said Kimberly Chaffin, one of the event coordinators and Bible donors.
Spirit Sunday, as it’s called, begins with a breakfast just for the students. Then parents and members of the community come to the church sanctuary for the event that includes testimonies by student athletes, music by the band, and excitement for the year ahead.
During the service, members of the church and community commit to pray for the students for the entire school year. During the breakfast this past year, each student was given a Filament-enabled Compact Bible in the accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable New Living Translation. All parents and adults in attendance were offered a Bible as well.
“We had 550 people at the event, and not one of the over 580 donated Filament Bibles was left. They were all gone. I don’t know who created the Filament Bible app, but it’s amazing, and they are responsible for a miracle that is taking place in our community,” said Kimberly.
