WEEK 22: Study Luke 17

This week (January 29 thru February 4), please study Luke 17.

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

DOWNLOAD: If you want to download the MP3, click here (Password is "quizpad", without the quotes.)

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

Study Tip: For me, Midwinter was the event in my Quizzing career where it all started to click. I began to understand WHY I was quizzing, and it served as a jumping-off point to become a better quizzer. You can do the same thing. If you have not been one of our top quizzers to date, use what you have learned now to dedicate yourself to studying for the rest of the year. There is still time to learn enough chapters to be effective, and to use the coming review weeks to brush up your skills on past chapters. You can still be a key player for our team.


Upcoming Events:
Saturday, February 28: Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

Practice is cancelled due to the Weather

The church is closed, so Quiz Team will not be meeting tonight. Keep studying, and we'll see you next week for Luke 17.

Midwinter Scoreboard

Scores are separated here for Upper and Lower, because Lower had half the number of quizzes as Upper.

Upper Division


Lower Division

Coach Mark's Midwinter Photos

And here are Coach Mark's photos from Midwinter. Click on the image below for the whole set.

Coach Matt's Midwinter Photos

Coach Matt was the first one up with his photos from this past weekend's meet. Click on the image below for the whole set.

WEEK 21: Review Luke 13-16

This week (January 22 thru January 28), please review Luke 13-16.

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

DOWNLOAD: If you want to download the MP3s...
Luke 13
Luke 14
Luke 15
Luke 16
(Password is "quizpad", without the quotes.)

Study Tip: Midwinter Quiz is over and now we begin the long sprint towards Districts. Take a moment this week to think over your Midwinter experience and figure out what you can learn from it? Has your studying been effective? Where do you need to focus your efforts to improve? Seeing how a major quiz works, do you need to change your emphasis to be a more effective quizzer?

Home again, home again

Home again, home again
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Leaving for home...

Leaving for home...
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...GPS says ETA is 8:37 pm. Actual ETA probably later, depending on
traffic.

- Mark C
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Dinner

Dinner
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- Mark C
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Leaving MEFC...

Leaving MEFC...
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...and stopping for dinner on the way.

- Mark C
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Closing ceremonies

Closing ceremonies
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- Mark C
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Official Lpwer Team Results

Official Lpwer Team Results
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- Mark C
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Quizzing resumes

Quizzing resumes
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- Mark C
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Lunchtime!

Lunchtime!
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- Mark C
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Hanging around

Hanging around
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- Mark C
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Lower Team is done...

Lower Team is done...
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...now we're watching Upper.

- Mark C
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Snack time

Snack time
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- Mark C
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Quizzing begins

Quizzing begins
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- Mark C
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Opening ceremonies

Opening ceremonies
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- Mark C
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Gathering

Gathering
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- Mark C
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Schedule

Schedule
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- Mark C
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Arriving!

Arriving!
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- Mark C
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And we're off!

And we're off!
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- Mark C
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Gathering in the Dark

Gathering in the Dark
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- Mark C
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Can't we all just get along?

Midwinter Details Revisited

Here's a quick recap of the details for Midwinter, in case you missed anything at practice or online.

Driving Schedule:
- 6:00 AM: Leave Calvary Church parking lot (yes, we know it is early, feel free to bring pillows to snooze in the vans)
- 8:30 AM: Arrive at Montgommery
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at fast food
- 8:00 PM: Return to Calvary Church

Costs:
Yearly Quizzing Fee: $15 (This also covers lunch at Midwinter and Districts)
Gas: $5
Dinner: $5 - $10 (We're stopping at fast-food. Something like Wendy's or Burger King)

If the weather should turn nasty and we have to cancel the trip, it will be posted here on Quizpad.Com. (This is unlikely, but you never know.)

Scoreboard & Midwinter Teams

As promised, here are the scores from last night's practice, including the final pre-midwinter totals, and the starting teams for Midwinter based on the scores.

Scoreboard


Upper Team


Lower Team

Midwinter stuff for tonight

Just a reminder about two important Midwinter Details for tonight.

1. Remember to bring your $15 annual quizzing fee.

2. If you need a Quiz Team shirt, remember to bring $13 for a t-shirt or $21 for a hoodie. And come early, as it is first-come, first served.

Midwinter Rules Reminders

During practice quizzes, we tend to relax things a bit to allow everyone to have fun. But it is important to remember that Midwinter is one of the two big Quiz Meets each year where every rule is followed to the letter. Here are some notes to keep in mind this weekend:

1. The only person who may talk during the question is the Quiz Master. The only person who may talk during the answer is the person whom the Quiz Master has called upon. Any other quizzer speaking or communicating in any way (sign language, mouthed words) will be assessed a FOUL.

2. Only a Captain or the Quizzer who answered a question may CONTEST the Quiz Master's ruling. The Captain may then choose one other quizzer to confer with, before presenting the contest. Random quizzers on the pads can not contest.

3. No Bible or Scripture Portion may be open during a quiz. Not even in the audience or "bench". Once the quiz begins, it must be put away.

4. A Quizzer, once having jumped and been called upon, can not turn off his or her light, even by accident. Doing so may result in a FOUL.

5. You may contest only the results of a given question or ruling. You may not contest the question. Even if the question was poorly phrased, constructed, or read. The Quiz Master may choose to throw out a question, but a quizzer may not contest it.

The rest of the rules you know. If you have any questions on the rules, please be sure to bring them on Wednesday and ask them of the coaches.

Scoreboard

Finish the Verse and Reference Questions for Luke 16

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link. The full list of FTV's can always be found at this link.

Question: According to Luke 16:13, you cannot what?
Answer: (No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.) You cannot serve both God and Money.


Question: FTV: No servant can serve...
Answer: ...two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." (Luke 16:13)

Even tithing has its limits

Midwinter Quiz Details

Midwinter Quiz is a week from tomorrow (January 24). It is amazing how quickly this year has gone. This year's quiz will be a bit different this year, as we are not staying overnight. Midwinter is being help at Montgommery EFC in Belle Mead, NJ, so we will be driving up and back the same day. Here are the details.

Driving Schedule:
- 6:00 AM: Leave Calvary Church parking lot (yes, we know it is early, feel free to bring pillows to snooze in the vans)
- 8:30 AM: Arrive at Montgommery
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at fast food
- 8:00 PM: Return to Calvary Church

Costs:
Yearly Quizzing Fee: $15 (This also covers lunch at Midwinter and Districts)
Gas: $5
Dinner: $5 - $10 (We're stopping at fast-food. Something like Wendy's or Burger King)

Total Cost: about $30

Must-Bring Items:
- Quiz Team T-shirt or Hoodie (Or comparable blue shirt. Coach Mark will have shirts to purchase on Wednesday, $13 t-shirt, $21 hoodie first-come, first served)
- Jeans (No shorts, please)
- Shoes (No sandals please)

Recommended Items:
- Scripture portion or Pocket bible for study
- Question lists for study
- Warm clothes (It is MidWINTER and there may be outside activities)

Please come to next Wednesday's quiz practice ready to RSVP for this event. If you are not coming to practice, please e-mail or call Coach Jim.

WEEK 20: Study Luke 16

This week (January 15 thru January 21), please study Luke 16.

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

DOWNLOAD: If you want to download the MP3, click here (Password is "quizpad", without the quotes.)

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

Study Tip: Are you far behind on your studying and unsure how to make a difference next Saturday at Midwinter? All is not lost. In general, Midwinter tends to emphasize the last few chapters studied. If you spend this week REALLY learning Luke 16, you will have a chance to put your knowledge to use when you get onto the pads.


Upcoming Events:
Saturday, January 24: Midwinter Quiz in Montgommery, NJ

REMINDER: Ready your Quiz Team shirt

It might seem like this goes without saying, but long experience shows it is best to remind when in doubt. Midwinter is next Saturday, and it is important that all quizzers are wearing their official Quiz Team t-shirt or hoodie for the event. (If you do not have one, and would like to buy one, please contact Coach Mark.) If you have not already, now is the time to get everything ready. Parents, Please take note.

REMINDER: Parents welcome at Midwinter Quiz

Midwinter is coming up in only week and a half. Most years, we see a few parents drive down to cheer us on, but we wanted to remind families this year that Midwinter is in Montgommery, NJ and thus only a few hours drive away. More parents and families may want to come on down and be the designated cheering section, since there are no costly overnight hotel stays required.

Scoreboard

Reference Questions for Luke 15

Remember, the full list can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

Question: According to Luke 15:6, rejoice with me why?
Answer: Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.'

Question: According to Luke 15:7, I tell you what?
Answer: I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Question: According to Luke 15:9, rejoice with me why?
Answer: And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.'

Question: According to Luke 15:10, I tell you what?
Answer: In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

The Better Half

IMPORTANT: Annual Quizzing Fee is due for Midwinter

We try to keep the costs of quizzing as low as possible. We charge only for gas and food at the monthly quiz meets. But for the big 2 quizzes of the year a little extra is needed in order to cover trophies, hiring Quizmasters, etc. As in past years, this fee is due at Midwinter.

The cost for this year is $15 per quizzer.

This is an increase in cost from last year, but now also includes a lunch and snacks at Midwinter and Districts. The fee is required even if you are going to miss Midwinter or Districts.

If this cost is a critical issue for anyone, please contact the coaches ASAP. We do not want this to keep anyone from Midwinter.