"Created to Serve"

About the Competition

"Created to Serve" was the 2010 competition, held during the church's landmark Green Sanctuary campaign year. The theme was chosen to connect faith with environmental and social responsibility — reflecting the church's growing conviction that stewardship of the earth and care for neighbours are inseparable from the Gospel.

Writers were encouraged to explore stewardship broadly: of natural resources, of relationships, of time, talent, and community. The competition attracted 74 entries — the largest field to date — drawing students from eight schools and three colleges in Pokhara.

The competition was judged by a seven-member panel, including two environmental educators and a representative from the Pokhara Municipal Environment Office.

Competition Theme

Our shared call to stewardship — caring for creation, community, and one another.

Writers were encouraged to approach the theme through personal narrative, theological reflection, argumentative essay, or a combination of these forms.

Who Can Enter

• Open to all students aged 14 to 28 in Gandaki Province
• Community members and non-students may also apply with prior approval
• All entries must be original, unpublished work
• Entries accepted in English, Nepali, or bilingual format
• Maximum one submission per participant

Word limit: 1,000 – 3,000 words  ·  Language: English, Nepali, or bilingual

Criteria

All submissions are reviewed by a panel of church elders, educators, and community representatives. Entries are scored across four weighted criteria:

Deadlines