The motto contest for the year 2024 is finally here!
Our motto for 2024 is ‘Prayer works,’ this is based on the following Bible verse and thoughts of our Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider: “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5: 17).
And ‘Prayer works’ is also the theme for this art contest.
The motto ‘Prayer Works’ conveys that engaging in conversations with God is a powerful means to both discover salvation and develop a deeper, more intimate connection with Him. Jesus taught us that prayers in His name with unwavering faith are incredibly powerful.
Prayer is a direct, personal conversation with God – no middlemen, no screens, just you and your Heavenly Father. It is about being true to yourself and feeling God’s embrace.
For this year’s competition, we want you to create an artwork that represents what ‘Prayer works’ means to you. Show us how prayer has impacted your life and how you plan to embrace ‘Prayer works’ at home, school, work, with friends, and family, and in daily life.
Unleash your creativity, draw from your experiences. We can’t wait to see your artwork and be inspired by your unique connection to our Heavenly Father.
Criteria for Participation
- The contest is open to individuals up to the age of 25 from India, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
- Use your original ideas to create the artwork in an A4 size (8.3″ x 11.7″) paper, chart or canvas. Copying from websites, printouts, books, or other sources will result in disqualification.
- By participating, both you and your parents explicitly consent to the publication of your artwork, name, and congregation across various New Apostolic Church media channels.
- Incorporating our Emblem into a “new” logo, along with added verbal and visual elements, notably alters the standalone character of the Emblem logo. Hence, using the New Apostolic Church logo or any part of it in your artwork is not allowed.
Not following the above rules will result in disqualification of your submission.
When and How to Submit
You have until November 30, 2023, to submit your artwork. Follow the below instructions while submitting your artwork:
- Write these details behind your artwork:
- Your first and last name
- Your congregation
- Your District Rector Area and State
- Your country (e.g., India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka)
- Capture a Photo: Take a clear picture of your artwork and send the digital copy via WhatsApp to +91 98921 50510.
- Send the Original: Mail the physical copy of your artwork to our head office in Bengaluru at this address:c/o Motto Contest,
New Apostolic Church,
5 Promenade Road,
Bengaluru 560 005,
India - Ensure you use a large envelope to prevent folding of your artwork during mailing.
Prize Pool
Winner
The winning artwork or logo will serve as inspiration for the NAC India official logo for 2024. It will feature prominently in major communication and publication channels, including emails, websites, social media, and print media, both in India and internationally.
Top 3 places
The top three winners will receive educational assistance as mentioned below
– First Winner: INR 10,000/-
– Runner-Up: INR 5,000/-
– Third Place Winner: INR 3,000/-
Alternatively, they can also redeem their prize amount for an online educational or self-development course of their choosing. Guidance will be provided to children and youth in selecting an appropriate course and purchasing the same.
Depending on the exceptional quality of the artwork, we are open to enhancing these prize amounts. Your outstanding talent may earn you an even greater reward!
Top 10 Places
The top 10 artists will receive one of these books (NKJV Bible, Illustrated Bible, Catechism, or Catechism Q&A) along with a personal note from an Apostle.
Additionally, the top 10 winners will have the chance to meet a spiritual leader of their choice from the New Apostolic Church in their respective countries, either online or in person.
Participation Certificates
All participants who are not disqualified will receive a participation certificate.
Selected artworks will also be showcased on our digital media platforms over the course of the next year. Winners will be announced in the first weeks of January 2024.
Here are some artworks of children and youth across the globe that can inspire your creativity.
- https://www.artsonia.com/artists/portfolio.asp?id=12644945
- https://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?project=2694841
- https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/museum/artcompetition/2022
Foster your faith and ignite your imagination by participating in the competition. Start creating today!