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WEEK 26: Study Colossians 3

This week (February 28 thru March 5), please study Colossians 3.

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: Tired of reading about complex tricks to improve your studying? Okay, let's keep it simple. How often are you reading the chapter for each week? If you answered LESS than "twice a day", then YOU ARE NOT doing the minimum. Every quizzer should be reading the week's chapter AT LEAST twice a day EVERY DAY. This simple commitment can change you from a useless quizzer to one who makes the difference between a win and loss for your team.

REMINDER: Quiz Team Uniforms Tonight!

Remember, the new Quiz Team uniforms will be available TONIGHT. Your order will be there. T-shirts are $13, and Hoodies are $20. Payment is due before you take yours.

Extreme Religion?

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More Christians doing Missions Trips for Vacations

Currently, a number of men from our church - including some Quiz Team parents - are taking vacation time to go on a Missions Trip to Sudan. It turns out this is not unique to Calvary Church, but is a growing trend in Christianity nationwide.

A recent estimate said that 1.6 million American Christians are contributing $6 billion annually in labor in the form of short-term mission trips. In fact, the phenomenon -- which is being called "vacations with a purpose" -- is utilized by ministries nationwide such as Wycliffe Associates, which supports and encourages Bible translators worldwide.

Bruce Smith, president and CEO of Wycliffe Associates, says there are many ways to serve.

Have you considered taking some of your own vacation time in high school, college, or after college to Missions? Consider praying to see if God has this in mind for you.

Reference Questions for Philippians 1-3

Q: According to Philippians 1:1, Paul and Timothy, to whom?
A: To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons
R: Philippians 1:1 (C/R Col 1:1-2, Phlm 1-2)

Q: According to Philippians 1:3, I thank my God when?
A: Every time I remember you.
R: Philippians 1:3 (C/R Phlm 4)

Q: According to Philippians 1:4, I always do what?
A: In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
R: Philippians 1:4 (C/R Phlm 4)

Q: According to Philippians 1:7, what is right?
A: It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart
R: Philippians 1:7 (C/R Eph 6:1)

Q: According to Philippians 1:12, I want you to know what?
A: That what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.
R: Philippians 1:12 (C/R see Gal 1:11-12)

Q: According to Philippians 1:13, I am in chains why?
A: I am in chains for Christ.
R: Philippians 1:13 (C/R Col 4:3, Phlm 13)

Q: According to Philippians 1:18, I rejoice why?
A: Because of this (this -- the important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached)
R: Philippians 1:18 (C/R Phil 4:10, Col 1:24)

Q: According to Philippians 1:19, I know what?
A: I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
R: Philippians 1:19 (C/R Phil 1:25-26, Phil 4:12)

Q: According to Philippians 1:25-26, I know what?
A: I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.
R: Philippians 1:25-26 (C/R see Phil 1:19)

Q: According to Philippians 1:27-28, stand firm how?
A: In one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.
R: Philippians 1:27-28 (C/R see Gal 5:1)

Q: According to Philippians 2:12, continue to what?
A: Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling
R: Philippians 2:12 (C/R Col 2:6-7)

Q: According to Philippians 2:22, you know what?
A: That Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
R: Philippians 2:22 (C/R see Gal 4:13)

Q: According to Philippians 2:25, who was a fellow soldier?
A: Epaphroditus, my brother
R: Philippians 2:25 (C/R Phlm 2)

Q: According to Philippians 3:1, finally, do what?
A: Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord!
R: Philippians 3:1 (C/R see Gal 6:17)

Q: According to Philippians 3:16, let us what?
A: Live up to what we have already attained.
R: Philippians 3:16 (C/R see Gal 5:25)

Q: According to Philippians 3:20, what is in heaven?
A: Our citizenship
R: Philippians 3:20 (C/R Col 1:5)

Q: According to Philippians 3:20, we eagerly await what?
A: We eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ (there - heaven)
R: Philippians 3:20 (C/R Gal 5:5)

Quiz Meet has been cancelled!!!

Team, We regret to inform you that the Quiz Meet in Montgommery has been cancelled due to the weather. Please use the opportunity to either get some extra sleep, or review Philippians 1-3.

Tonight and Tomorrow

It is now 6 AM and already there is snow on the ground, so it is likely you are wondering the same thing we are: WHAT ABOUT THE QUIZ MEET? Please be watching QuizPad.Com tonight and tomorrow morning. We may make a decision about tomorrow as early as 9 PM tonight, and otherwise a decision WILL be posted AT THE LATEST by 6 AM tomorrow. As we discussed, if you do not have internet access, you can call us AFTER 6 AM tomorrow morning.

The other big news is the new Quiz Shirts are in!. If we have the Quiz Meet tomorrow, you will have the opportunity to buy them then ($13 for t-shirts, $20 for hoodies). Otherwise, we'll have them at practice on Wednesday.

WEEK 25: Review Philippians 1-3

This week (February 20 thru February 6), please review, Philippians 1-3.

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 Philippians, click here. (Thanks to the EFCA.)

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

Study Tip: Are you having a hard time reviewing all the chapters assigned for a review week? Why not choose some of the "spcialized" questions, rather than trying to re-learn all three chapters. By focussing on the Finish The Verses, you will ensure you are focussing on the most key material. By focussing on the reference questions, you will ensure you are learning tricky material. By focussing on the multiple part questions, you will ensure you are learning the material that quizmasters love to ask the most.

Quiz Meet in Montgommery this Weekend!

This weekend, we will be heading down to Montgommery, NJ for a Quiz Meet on all of Galatians, Ephesians, and Phillipians, and the first two chapters of Colossians.

We will be leaving the church at 7 AM sharp.

Please bring $10: $5 for food (MEFC is providing a large sandwhich) and $5 for gas.

We will be looking to return to Calvary between 3 PM and 4 PM.

Church of England faces "Bible Shortage"

It seems almost unimaginable here in the States, but the Church of England is facing a "Bible shortage". It is not that churches can not buy Bibles, but that many Church of England churches have been maintaining low stocks of Bibles in the building, so that visitors/parishioners have no chance to confirm the preaching from he pulpit.

The Church's General Synod has voted to ensure that every visitor to a church should have "easy and unfettered" access to the Word of God.

Opening a debate on the issue at the Synod this week, Tim Cox, from Blackpool, said that many churches failed to make Bibles readily available.

Canon Marilyn McCord Adams, the Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford University, said she had grown up the American Bible Belt "on the choruses of Jesus Loves Me! This I Know, For The Bible Tells Me So and The Bible, Yes, That's The Book for Me."

She said Bibles should be in churches so that people in the pews could object to interpretations of it by the "higher ups"...

It was "critically important" that the Bible was in church buildings and available for people to use.

Those of you who were Quizzers last year may remember Acts 17:11: "Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." Scripture clearly encourages us to read the Bible in order to check the teachings of our teachers. So, I am glad to see the CoE is looking to fix this problem.

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The Bible As Manga?

The Bible has been translated into most of the living (and many of the dead) languages in the world. But even today, Christians are looking for new ways to get across the truths of scripture to people. Consider this case of an artist attempting to bring the Bible to readers of Japanese comics, called Manga.

Mr. Akinsiku says his Son of God is “a samurai stranger who’s come to town, in silhouette,” here to shake things up in a new, much-abridged version of the Bible rooted in manga, the Japanese form of graphic novels.

“We present things in a very brazen way,” said Mr. Akinsiku, who hopes to become an Anglican priest and who is the author of “The Manga Bible: From Genesis to Revelation.” “Christ is a hard guy, seeking revolution and revolt, a tough guy.”

Sounds cool, eh? But you have to be careful when "reinterpretting" God's Word. Consider some more of the article.

His book has been criticized by some manga bloggers as too wordy. Mr. Akinsiku said the exposition gave readers a quick understanding of the Bible. His next project is a manga life of Christ. He has 300 pages to lay it out, which means there will be a lot more action, a lot less talking, something like Clint Eastwood in the Galilee.

We always have to be careful when bringing Christ into our art, that we do not try to mold Jesus into the figure we WANT him to be. We need to show him as the figure he IS.

Reference Questions for Colossians 2

Q: According to Colossians 2:1, I want you to know what?
A: How much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally.
R: Colossians 2:1 (C/R see Gal 1:11-12)

Q: According to Colossians 2:6-7, continue to what?
A: Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
R: Colossians 2:6-7 (C/R Phil 2:12)

Q: According to Colossians 2:8, see to it that what?
A: That no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.
R: Colossians 2:8 (C/R Col 4:17)

Q: According to Colossians 2:9, in Christ what?
A: All the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form
R: Colossians 2:9 (C/R see Gal 2:16)
Q: According to Colossians 2:10, in Christ what?
A: You have been given fullness
R: Colossians 2:10 (C/R see Gal 2:16)

Q: According to Colossians 2:11, in him you what?
A: In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ
R: Colossians 2:11 (C/R see Eph 1:4)

Q: According to Colossians 2:13, you were dead in what?
A: Your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature,
R: Colossians 2:13 (C/R Eph 2:1)

Q: According to Colossians 2:16, do not let anyone what?
A: Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.
R: Colossians 2:16 (C/R Col 2:18)

Q: According to Colossians 2:18, do not let anyone what?
A: Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize.
R: Colossians 2:18 (C/R Col 2:16)

Q: According to Colossians 2:19, the whole body grows how?
A: As God causes it to grow
R: Colossians 2:19 (C/R Eph 4:16)

The Eye of a Needle

WEEK 24: Study Colossians 2

This week (February 13 thru February 19), please study Colossians 2.

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: Have you noticed that some teams have dedicated "experts" in specific kinds of questions? If you are reaching the end of the Quizzing Season and realize that you are too far behind to catch up on all books, why not consider becoming a specialist yourself? Pick a specfic kind of question that you enjoy: multiple parts, situation questions, reference questions, or finish the verse questions. By focussing on a specific kind of question, the volume of material to study is reduced, and the odds of your being the key quizzer goes way up.

More Midwinter Photos from Coach Rich of Montgommery

Trumbull's coaches are not the one ones bitten by the shutterbug! Montgommery's Coach Rich has posted his photos from Midwinter for your viewing pleasure. Click on the image below for the whole set.

Family Bibles as History

At Quiz Team, we focus on the Bible as the Word of God. But, the Bible also has a cultural heritage in America. The Bible has been the center of the home for hundreds of years, and often was the only piece of literature a family would have. As such, it is often used as a spot to track family history. Now, there is a new effort to find the history hidden in old family Bibles.

Dust off those old family Bibles. A statewide effort is working to preserve the family histories stored in them.


"I think genealogy and gardening are the top two hobbies there are," said Charlotte Miller of the Mary Blount Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

The Tennessee State Society of DAR is spearheading the project that will run through June.

Organizers are trying to takes pictures of as many family Bibles as possible to preserve them.

"We had one come in just a short time ago with tin type photos and a complete genealogy. We have others that had been written on the back covers," Miller said. "We've had some that they put sheets in it, because they didn't want to write on the Bible. It's like a history lesson."

The next time you find that old family Bible, take a look inside and see what history may be preserved there. Who knows? You may rediscover some secrets of the past!

Welcome to Bible Quizzing!

Are you someone who recieved one of our invitations, saw our DVD, or saw our video on YouTube? Are you interested in learning more about EFCA Bible Quizzing?

Welcome to The Quizzers Pad! This is the Trumbull Quiz Team's home base, and a great place to start learning about Quizzing. You are invited to join us for the Trumbull Quiz Meet in March 2008.

What is Bible Quizzing?

Bible Quizzing is a ministry which encourages teens to learn the Bible by setting up a competition where different teams get together to test their knowledge. Students are organized into teams to learn a book or books of the Bible each year. Monthly, churches within a District meet to compete against teams from other churches. Every year, there is a District Finals where all the teams in a District meet to compete for a top place and trophies. Then the top two teams from Districts are eligible to compete at the next National Youth Conference for the EFCA.

What book(s) are you studying this year?

2007-2008 season we are studying Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. We always use the New International Version.

What churches are involved in the Trumbull Quiz Meet?

All of the Bible Quiz Teams in the New England and Eastern Districts are invited. This may include teams from: Trumbull, Essex Fells, Montgomery, Cresskill, Clinton Corners, Dallas, Lancaster, and Hershey.

What are the details of the Trumbull Quiz Meet?

The meet is being run by Calvary Church in Trumbull, CT.

The meet will be held at:


The meet will start at 9 AM with a brief devotional presentation. Quizzing will begin at about 10:00 AM.

We will be quizzing on all of the books mentioned above.

As a visitor, what do I need to do in order to observe the meet?

First, please RSVP by contacting us by e-mail, phone (203-375-5322), or a letter (send to Calvary Church). Drop-ins are welcome, too, but please let us know who you are.

Second, come on down on March 29, 2008 to Christian Heritage School.

Third, sit in on some quizzes and see what you have been missing.

Fourth, take home a visitors packet with more information on Bible Quizzing, and how you can start a team at your own home church.

What can I do to prepare myself for the Meet?

Nothing else is required, but now that you have discovered The Quizzer's Pad, why not stay and look around? Click on the links to the left to see some of our photos, the rules, etc.

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There has been considerable confusion over the "resetting of scores" since Midwinter - much of it by me. Here is the deal. We will now be accruing scores since the first practice after Midwinter, not including Midwinter itself in the scores. Apologies for any mixed signals.

Reference Questions for Colossians 1

Q: According to Colossians 1:1-2, Paul and Timothy, to whom?
A: To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse
R: Colossians 1:1-2 (C/R see Phil 1:1)

Q: According to Colossians 1:5, what is in heaven?
A: The hope that is stored up for you
R: Colossians 1:5 (C/R Phil 3:20)

Q: According to Colossians 1:5-6, what is the word of truth?
A: The gospel that has come to you
R: Colossians 1:5-6 (C/R Eph 1:13)

Q: According to Colossians 1:15, he is what?
A: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
R: Colossians 1:15 (C/R Col 1:17, 1:18)

Q: According to Colossians 1:17, he is what?
A: He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
R: Colossians 1:17 (C/R see Col 1:15)

Q: According to Colossians 1:18, he is what?
A: He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
R: Colossians 1:18 (C/R see Col 1:15)

Q: According to Colossians 1:19-20, God was pleased to what?
A: God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
R: Colossians 1:19-20 (C/R Gal 1:15-16)

Q: According to Colossians 1:27, what is this mystery?
A: This mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
R: Colossians 1:27 (C/R Eph 3:6)

Two by Two

WEEK 23: Study Colossians 1

This week (February 6 thru February 12), please study Colossians 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: Do read through the text of scripture and find at the end that you know barely more than you did at the beginning? Do you envy those who can read it once, and be able to quiz effectively? Different people learn in different ways. Some people can do it by simply reading, others by listening. But you may be a learner who needs to really engage the text. Consider taking notes as you read - note down really interesting sections, questions that the text raises, notable phrases, etc. At the end, you will have applied not only your eyes but all the parts of your brain, and the learning may very well be far more effective. Oh, and don't forget to call, e-mail, or speak to the coaches, your parents, or the pastors to get the answers to those questions you had.

New Prince Caspian Poster

Disney has released a new posted for the second movie in the Chronicles of Narnia series.

Shirt Orders Being Taken TOMORROW!

Please come to tomorrow night's Quiz Team practice ready to select your preferred Quiz Team Shirt style and size. I have negotiated with the printer, and you have your choice of a t-shirt or a hoodie (designs below). T-Shirts are $12, and Hoodies are $20. You may buy one, or the other, or both. Money will be accepted starting tomorrow night, but is not due until the shirts arrive (in about 2-3 weeks).

If you will not be at practice tomorrow night, please drop me an e-mail or phone call ASAP. I'd like to place the order Thursday night, if possible, to have maximum chance to have the shirts before our next practice.





(Oops! The first version of the post said "tonight". It was typo. I have corrected it.)

Scoreboard

Please note, totals are now being tracked since Midwinter.

Midwinter Party Pics

Thanks again to Michelina, Jim, and Mr & Mrs. S for the Victory Celebration on Wednesday. If you want to see photos from the event, click on the pic below.

Reference Questions for Philippians 4

Q: According to Philippians 4:3, I ask you what?
A: Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel
R: Philippians 4:3 (C/R Eph 3:13)

Q: According to Philippians 4:4, I say what?
A: Rejoice!
R: Philippians 4:4 (C/R see Gal 1:9)

Q: According to Philippians 4:6, do not be what?
A: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
R: Philippians 4:6 (C/R see Gal 6:7)

Q: According to Philippians 4:10, I rejoice why?
A: I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me.
R: Philippians 4:10 (C/R see Phil 1:18)

Q: According to Philippians 4:11, I have learned what?
A: I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
R: Philippians 4:11 (C/R Phil 4:12)

Q: According to Philippians 4:12, I have learned what?
A: I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
R: Philippians 4:12 (C/R Phil 4:11)

Q: According to Philippians 4:12, I know what?
A: I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
R: Philippians 4:12 (C/R see Phil 1:19)

Q: According to Philippians 4:16, you sent what?
A: Aid again and again when I was in need.
R: Philippians 4:16 (C/R see Phil 2:25)

Q: According to Philippians 4:18, you sent what?
A: The gifts
R: Philippians 4:18 (C/R see Phil 2:25)

Q: According to Philippians 4:21, who send greetings?
A: The brothers who are with me
R: Philippians 4:21 (C/R Phil 4:22, Col 4:14)

Q: According to Philippians 4:22, who send greetings?
A: All the saints, especially those who belong to Caesar's household
R: Philippians 4:22 (C/R see Phil 4:21)

Midwinter ha-ha

Gas prices

Gas prices
Originally uploaded by nomad7674.

Couldn't make it to BJs this morning.