Photos from the Quiz Meet

It was a good time at the meet on Saturday. Click on the images below to see all the shots that Coach Mark and Coach Matt took.

Districts will be April 19!

There has been some confusion about the date of Districts (formerly known as High Gear or Round-up) for the final Quiz Meet of the year. The original date was late in the month, and the church calendar showed this date until just this weekend, due to a mix-up in communication. But the actual date will be April 19. We will probably leave that Friday and return that Sunday.

Hopefully this clarification will help any parents trying to plan their own housing for that weekend. And everyone else trying to plan their April in general.

Quiz Meet is TODAY!

Welcome to Trumbull, Eastern District!!! Click below for directions.


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More Quiz Meet Details

1. Trumbull's own George Sarris will be performing one of his Bible-based dramatic monologues.
2. Quizzing will begin at 9:30
3. There will be 9 teams (3 Trumbull teams, 3 Essex Fells teams, 1 Clinton Corners team, and two Montgomery teams).
4. We will be quizzing in 4 rooms with Special Guest Quizmasters and Scorers.
5. We will be quizzing on all of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon
6. Please be ready to help set up and clean up.

WEEK 30: Review Galatians

This week (March 27 thru April 2), please study the whole book of Galatians

If you want to read the chapters online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

If you want to listen to the chapters online, click here. (Uses the free RealPlayer.)

If you would like to review the reference questions from Galatians, click here. (Thanks to the EFCA.)

If you would like to review the keywords, click here (Uses free barefootministries.com)

Study Tip: Reviewing whole books can be tricky, because there is so much content to cover. There are three options which work for most quizzers, looking for an effective review:
1. Don't study the whole book. Identify your weakest chapter and focus there. Review over and over and over.
2. Rather than trying for detailed studies of each chapter, look for ways to learn the book as a complete unit. (Listen to it on CD over and over, create outlines of the book, learn key verses to identify the major sections of the book.)
3. Quiz, quiz, quiz, quiz, quiz. If #1 and #2 do not sound right for you, it is time to break out the question lists and quiz yourself over and over. Find a partner - another quizzer, a friend, or a family member, and spend at least an hour a day being quizzed over and over and over to get comfortable with the process.

Reminder: The Quiz Meet is on SATURDAY at CHS. Please arrive at 8:30 AM (at the loading dock in back) to help set up. Each quizzer should bring a bottle of soda (or other drink) and each family should bring a snack/finger food. Wear your new Quiz Team uniforms! $5 per person for pizza. Any questions? Call Coach Jim ASAP!

Perspective

Quiz Meet Reminders

0. We are quizzing on all of Galations, Ephesians, Philippians, Collossians, and Philemon
1. The location is not at church but at CHS
2. The other churches are arriving at 9 so please come at 8:30 and help set up
3. Instead of gas money each quizzer should bring one bottle of soda each.
4. Each family should bring one snack food item for dessert with lunch.
4. Pizza will be delivered after noon and the cost is $5 each.
5. We plan to be done around 1pm and families are all welcome but we will have to know ahead of time if they want to stay for pizza. (Please let us know Wednesday)
6. Any questions? Let us know on Wednesday, or email, or call.

Former and Current Quizzers Sing!

Hallelujah!

Easter Choir
Originally uploaded by nomad7674.

It was nice to see so many former quizzers (and current quizzers) joining the choir for the Hallelujah Chorus.

Happy Easter!

What do you call the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter/Resurrection Sunday?

Every year we hear about "Maundy Thursday" (the day Jesus was betrayer, celebrated with sadness), "Good Friday" (the day Jesus was crucified, and we were redeemed), and "Easter" or "Resurrection Sunday" (the day Jesus rose from the grave). But what do you call the Saturday in the middle of all of that? Turns out there is an answer.

Holy Saturday: the Jewish Sabbath
Jesus rested in the tomb on the Sabbath. According to Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1-3, and Luke 23:56-24:3, the day before the Resurrection was a Sabbath. This is the second day that Jesus lay in the tomb.

It is interesting to think that even in Jesus's death, God observed the Sabbath as a day of rest, where no visible action was taken.

It was a very GOOD Friday

WEEK 29: Keep Studying Philemon 1

This week (March 20 thru March 26), please study Philemon 1.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

If you want to listen to the chapter online, click here. (Uses the free RealPlayer.)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleGateway.Com)

Study Tip: One of the hardest things in life is to return to someone you have wronged, and face the music. And this is what Philemon is all about. Onesimus had fled his Christian master, Philemon, and is returning to him as a brother in Christ. As you read the book this week, ask yourself when you have had to make the hard choice to face up to what you have done... or when someone else has had to come to you and confess. What advice does Paul have for each side? Personalizing your study can drive it deep into your heart and mind.

REMINDER: There is no practice tonight

Enjoy your evening off, and be sure to use some of that free time to study the book of Philemon. And be mindful of Holy Week as we remember the last week of Jesus's life before the cross.

Philemon Read by Mr. Sarris

Thanks again to Mr. Sarris for recording the book of Philemon for us! Rather than waste a whole CD for one chapter, he sent the book to us as an MP3. You can listen to it or download it below. Or e-mail me and I can send you a copy.

Download Here

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Reference Questions for Philemon

Q: According to Philemon 1-2, Paul and Timothy, to whom?
A: To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home:
R: Philemon 1-2 (C/R see Phil 1:1)

Q: According to Philemon 2, who was a fellow soldier?
A: Archippus
R: Philemon 2 (C/R Phil 2:25)

Q: According to Philemon 4, I always do what?
A: I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers
R: Philemon 4 (C/R Phil 1:4)

Q: According to Philemon 4, I thank my God when?
A: As I remember you in my prayers
R: Philemon 4 (C/R Phil 1:3)

Q: According to Philemon 6, I pray that what?
A: I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.
R: Philemon 6 (C/R see Eph 1:18-19)

Q: According to Philemon 6, we have what in Christ?
A: Every good thing
R: Philemon 6 (C/R Gal 2:4)

Q: According to Philemon 9, Paul was what?
A: An old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus
R: Philemon 9 (C/R see Gal 1:1)

Q: According to Philemon 10, Onesimus is what?
A: My son (my - Paul)
R: Philemon 10 (C/R Col 4:9)

Q: According to Philemon 13, I am in chains why?
A: I am in chains for the gospel
R: Philemon 13 (C/R see Phil 1:13)

Q: According to Philemon 23, who sends greetings?
A: Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus
R: Philemon 23 (C/R see Col 4:10)

Q: According to Philemon 23, who is my fellow prisoner?
A: Epaphras
R: Philemon 23 (C/R Col 4:10)

Q: According to Philemon 24, Mark is what?
A: My fellow worker
R: Philemon 24 (C/R Col 4:10)

Consequences

ALERT: No Practice Next Wednesday!

The church leadership has asked that next Wednesday be set aside to prepare for Easter. So, we will not have any Quiz Team practice. (We only learned this yesterday, so we didn't have a chance to tell you at the last practice.) Please continue studying Philemon for Wednesday, March 26.

WEEK 28: Study Philemon 1

This week (March 13 thru March 19), please study Philemon 1.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

If you want to listen to the chapter online, click here. (Uses the free RealPlayer.)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleGateway.Com)

Study Tip: Did you know that when you sleep, your mind continues to work on whatever you were thinking about last before you fell asleep? If you are working through an especially difficult passage of scripture, sometimes it can be helpful to study it and work with it right before bed. Then your subconscious can work on it as you sleep (warning, you may dream about quizzing!) and when you wake up, you may find the passage more deeply ingrained into your mind.

Study Challenge: Can you memorize the entire book (chapter) of Philemon? If you want to be able to tell your friends and family that you have memorize a WHOLE book of the Bible, this is your best chance.

Why is Easter so early this year?

Have you noticed how early Easter is this year? Have you been wondering why the date is not fixed, as it is with Christmas? The American Bible Society has the answer for the curious.

Easter is a moveable feast, so to speak, because it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar and every year when the winter thaw begins, there is uncertainty as to its exact date. Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the Spring Equinox (March 20 or 21, depending on the Earth’s position). Easter is calculated according to lunar and solar calendars and is on a different date each year.

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FTVs for Colossians 4

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Colossians 4:6

Pharaoh, Pharaoh

Reference Questions for Colossians 4

Q: According to Colossians 4:1, masters, do what?
A: Provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
R: Colossians 4:1 (C/R Eph 6:9)


Q: According to Colossians 4:3, I am in chains why?
A: For the mystery of Christ
R: Colossians 4:3 (C/R see Phil 1:13)

Q: According to Colossians 4:4, pray that I may what?
A: Proclaim it clearly, as I should. (it - our message, the mystery of Christ)
R: Colossians 4:4 (C/R Eph 6:20)

Q: According to Colossians 4:5, be what?
A: Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders
R: Colossians 4:5 (C/R see Eph 4:2)

Q: According to Colossians 4:9, Onesimus is what?
A: Our faithful and dear brother, one of you.
R: Colossians 4:9 (C/R Phlm 10

Q: According to Colossians 4:10, who sends greetings?
A: My fellow prisoner Aristarchus, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas
R: Colossians 4:10 (C/R Col 4:11, 4:12, Phlm 23)

Q: According to Colossians 4:11, who sends greetings?
A: Jesus, who is called Justus
R: Colossians 4:11 (C/R see Col 4:10)

Q: According to Colossians 4:12, who sends greetings?
A: Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus
R: Colossians 4:12 (C/R see Col 4:10)

Q: According to Colossians 4:14, who send greetings?
A: Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas
R: Colossians 4:14 (C/R see Phil 4:21)

Q: According to Colossians 4:17, see to it that what?
A: That you complete the work you have received in the Lord. (you - Archippus)
R: Colossians 4:17 (C/R Col 2:8)

Q: According to Colossians 4:18, remember what?
A: My chains (my - Paul)
R: Colossians 4:18 (C/R see Eph 2:11)

Welcome back Stepahanas!

WEEK 27: Study Colossians 4

This week (March 6 thru March 12), please study Colossians 4.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

If you want to listen to the chapter online, click here. (Uses the free RealPlayer.)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleGateway.Com)

Study Tip: Socrates once said "The unexamined life is not worth living." Are you really aware of your own study habits - your strengths and your weaknesses? If not, take some time this week to think about HOW you study, and to find some ways to improve your method. If you don't stop and look at yourself from time to time, you may miss the invasion of bad habits or the chance to improve yourself. If you are unable to examine your own study habits, ask a parent or a friend who may know you better than you know yourself.

Rescuing the Torah

Since Gutenberg starting printing Bibles in mass quantities, Protestants have often undervalued any individual Bible because there were so many around. I found this photo on Flickr of a Jewish Torah being rescued after Hurricane Katrina, which shows much more how holy and sacred the Jewish community views their Bibles.

Congratulations to our Intrepid Camera Man!

For those of you wondering who this is, Russell was the man who manned the camera and did all the editing for the new Bible Quizzing video!

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"Bible" marketing can go too far

Sometimes as Christians, we can be tempted to embrace every new fad which is "Bible-based" in order to show our allegiance to our faith. But sometimes marketers simple glom onto a "Bible-based" theme in order to sell things to well-meaning but gullible Christians. Consider "The Bible Bar".

The Bible Bar is a highly nutritious, all natural whole food bar based on the seven foods which the LORD calls "good" in the Book of Deuteronomy... Please note how, in this scripture, God uses these specific foods to describe the goodness of the Promised Land. We at Logia believe that God had a very important reason for singling out these seven foods. That’s why we sought a way to offer them to the public in a convenient, all-inclusive food product and that’s how the Bible Bar came about.

Don't get me wrong, for all I know this is a fine product. But as intelligent Christians we need to be mindful of people looking to take advantage of our love of the Lord and His Word. "Caveat emptor" (buyer beware) is always good advice, especially when someone tries to imply "any real Christian will buy my product."

Reference Questions for Colossians 3

Q: According to Colossians 3:1, set what on things above?
A: Your hearts
R: Colossians 3:1 (C/R Col 3:2)

Q: According to Colossians 3:1, Christ is what?
A: Christ is seated at the right hand of God
R: Colossians 3:1 (C/R see Eph 5:23)

Q: According to Colossians 3:2, set what on things above?
A: Your minds
R: Colossians 3:2 (C/R Col 3:1)

Q: According to Colossians 3:9-10, do not what?
A: Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
R: Colossians 3:9-10 (C/R see Gal 5:1)

Q: According to Colossians 3:11, there is no what?
A: Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free
R: Colossians 3:11 (C/R see Gal 5:23)

Q: According to Colossians 3:11, Christ is what?
A: Christ is all, and is in all.
R: Colossians 3:11 (C/R see Eph 5:23)

Q: According to Colossians 3:14, put on what?
A: Love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
R: Colossians 3:14 (C/R see Eph 4:24)

Q: According to Colossians 3:15, be what?
A: Be thankful
R: Colossians 3:15 (C/R see Eph 4:2)
Q: According to Colossians 3:17, do what in the name of the Lord Jesus?
A: Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
R: Colossians 3:17 (C/R Eph 5:20)

Q: According to Colossians 3:18, wives, do what?
A: Submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
R: Colossians 3:18 (C/R Eph 5:22)

Q: According to Colossians 3:19, husbands, do what?
A: Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
R: Colossians 3:19 (C/R Eph 5:25)

Q: According to Colossians 3:20, children, obey your parents how?
A: In everything, for this pleases the Lord
R: Colossians 3:20 (C/R Eph 6:1)

Q: According to Colossians 3:21, fathers, do not what?
A: Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
R: Colossians 3:21 (C/R Eph 6:4)

Q: According to Colossians 3:22, slaves, obey your earthly masters how?
A: In everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
R: Colossians 3:22 (C/R Eph 6:5)

Q: According to Colossians 3:24, you know what?
A: That you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
R: Colossians 3:24 (C/R see Gal 4:13)