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EXTRA POINT ASSIGNMENT 3

JEWISH RELIGION

YOU ARE TO FIND PICTURES OF THE FOLLOWING:

A. The Menorah, B. A Rabbi wearing a Prayer Shawl C. Tefilin D. Skull Cap

E. Ark


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WOMEN IN ISLAM

List 5 rights of a Muslim woman. (5)

What are some additional rules in relation to the following:
a. Muslim men (2) b. Muslim's home (2) c. ploygamy (2)

Define the following: Ploygamy , Hadith, Sunnah

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EXTRA CLASS WORK

READ YOUR TEXT BOOK AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

DEFINE THE FOLLOWING:(5)
A. Brahma B. Vishnu C. Shiva D. Rebirth E. Reincarnation F. Karma
G. Caste H. Havan I. Arti J. Bhajans

According to the Hindu religion who is consider the giver and sustainer of all life?(1)

What is the Hindus belief on re-birth or reincarnation? (5)

How was the caste system originated? (2)

List the group of Castes and what level they each represent. (8)

Who was Muhatma Ghandi? (3)

List and explain the two types of worships among the Hindus. (6)

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MUSLIM RELIGION
A Muslim can be from any country or race. However, the Islamic faith originates in the nation of Arabia. Their official language is Arabic. Their religion is called Islam. The word ‘Islam’ means the way of peace and submission to God. A Muslim is someone who obeys God. Muslims are people who obey God. They call God Allah. The religion of Islam teaches that a person finds peace in this life by obeying Allah. They commit themselves to God and pray for peace. They believe in one God. Islam teaches that people should love God with all their hearts and Jesus is seen as a Prophet among them. They teach about the final judgment. In the judgment, some will go to heaven and some will go to hell.

The founder of the Islamic religion is Muhammad, he was their prophet – and he said that the angel Gabriel came to him and gave him a message from God. He was born in the city of Makkah and died in AD 632.

The Holy book of Islam is called the Quran/the Koran. The worship of meeting place of the Muslim is called a mosque. The Holy City is called Mecca. Every 12th month, Muslims take a pilgrimage to Mecca which is called the ‘Hajj’. This means that they try to visit the Holy City of Mecca once a year or at least once in their life time. This is something that some would have to save for. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are required to fast and pray. They pray five times a day seven times a week.

The Pillars of Islam are as follows:
i. Creed of Islam (Shahada) ii. Prayer (Salat); iii. Alms giving (Zakat); iv. Fasting (Saum); v. Pilgrimage (Hajj).

There are no priests in Islam, but there are religious leaders call imams which means in front. There are two types of Muslims.

A. The Sunnis. Their name means path. They believe that they are following in the right path. People from major Arab nations like Saudi Arabia are Sunnis.

B. The Shi’ites. This group is made up of those who broke away from the Sunnis after Muhammad’s death. They follower the descendants of Muhammad. The Shi’ites are from Iran.

EXTRA VOCABULARY WORDS
Sunna : This is the writings that contain the customs for Muslims to follow.

Surah: Chapters of the Quran

Shahada: A summary of the Islamic faith which says: “I bear witness that there is no God but

God, I bear witness that Muhammad is the Apostle of God”

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CONTINUATION OF BJC ANSWER SHEET 2001

8. a. ii. It was rumour that Paul had taught Jews in foreign countries not to circumcise their
children and not to obey the law of Moses. He was encouraged to take the Nazarite vow
of purification to convince the Jews that he still practiced the law of Moses. This is why
he joined the four men.




b. i. Persons taking the Nazarite vow of purification was to go through ceremony for seven
days. During this time they were not to shave their hair or drink or eat anything from the
vine. They were not to touch any dead thing to make them unclean. At the end of the
seven days , they were to offering up and do the following: Enter the front of the
Tabarnacle and offer a burnt offering of a year old lamb without defects, a sin offering of a
year old ewe lamb without defects, a peace offeing of a ram with out defect, a basket of
unleaven bread a grain offering and a drink offering. His hair was then shaven at the
entrance of the Tabernacle and placed into the fire under the peace offering.


ii. Paul was arrested and accused of allowing a Gentile into the Temple. The Jews wanted to
have Paul killed, but the chief captain of the band sent soldiers and centurions to bound
Paul with chains and bring him into the fort.

c. You are to answer and be prepared to discuss in class.


NEW SECTION

3 JUNE 2002

a. Jesus' home town was Nazareth.

b. Two things that Jesus said he was anointed to do was to: l. Deliver those who are prisoners
to sin, 2. to give sight to those who cannot see, 3. to preach the good news to the poor,
4. to heal those who are broken hearted. (YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY TWO)

c. Some of the people were surprise to see how Jesus handled the reading of the prophecy.
Others asked "Isn't this Jesus the son of Joseph the carpartner, how can he be saying these
things to himself? They rejected Jesus.

d. Please answer this question and be prepared to discuss in class.

2. a. Jesus had twelve disciples

b. A disciple is a person who follow another person, he or she is a student of the one he/she
follows.

c. Jesus wanted disciples so that He could train them to carry on His work when he would
left this earth and return to heaven.

d. Please answer this question and be prepared to answer in class.

3. a. Jesus was in Caesarea Philippi when he asked his disciples the question.

b. The disciples resopnded by saying that some thought that he was John the Baptist, others
taught that he was Elijah or one of the prophets.

c. Peter told Jesus that He was the Messiah.

d. Jesus told them not to tell anyone that He was the Messiah.

e. Jesus began to tell the disciples how he would be put to death. Peter told him not to speak the
way he was speaking. Jesus rebuked Peter by saying "Get behind me, Satan!" he said. "You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."


CONTINUATION OF BJC WORK

4. a. Herod was the king when Jesus was born.

b. Levi Matthew was a tax collector.

c. The woman with an issue of blood was sick for twelve years.

d. The elder son was upset because he had not cause his father any heart ache,
he never left his father's side. His father never threw a party for him;
instead he threw a party for the rebellious son.

e. Jesus told Peter to follow him, he was asking him to be a disciple of his,
learn from him.

f. The main character in the book of Acts is Paul.

g. The early church had every thing in common, meant that they spent time
studying and praying together. Those who had sold what they had to help
others who were in need. They were on one accord.


h. A enuch is a man who has had his testicles removed

i. Peter learned that God loves all people and had created all man equal. The
Gospel was not only for the Jews,but for all people, regardless of colour, race
or nationality.

j. Saul was on his way to Damascus to persecute the christians.

k. The Pharisees were Jewish religious group who believed and practice the law
of Moses. They believed in the resurrection of Jesus. On the other hand, the
Sadducees were also a Jewish group who only believed in the law of Moses.
However, they did not believe in angels and resurrection to life.

l. Paul told the Jailor that he needed to believe on Jesus and be baptized.

m. Bahamas Baptist Association, Bethel Baptist Association, Morning Star
Baptist Association, (YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY TWO).

n. The Pentecostal Church is associated with the day of Pentecost.

o. Two denominations are: Anglican and Catholic. Leader of Anglican is a Bishop
the leader of the Catholic church is the Pope.

p. Two denominations with which a priest is associated is the Anglican and the
Catholic church.

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a) The disease of leprosy is a dreaded skin disease that affects the nerves, the skin and
respiratory tract. It is a contagious(easily caught) disease. It can cause your toes, fingers any
affected area to rot and fall off.

ii. A leper in Jesus' day was commanded under Jewish laws to stay away from everyone and
was not to enter anyone's house. If someone approached them, they were to cry out in
warning: "Unclean, unclean."

b i. Jesus told the leper not to tell anyone about the healing; to go to the priest and do all that
the law required of a cured leper to do.

ii. If a leper think that he is healed, by Jewish law he was to go to the priest to declare him
clean, then he had to go through a ritual of purification and offer the sacrifices given in Lev.
14.

C. You must answer and be prepare to give your answer in class.

6. Three groups of people which made up the Council at Jerusalem were:
The Apostles, The Elders, and the Pharisees.

ii. Some Jewish Christians taught that Gentiles had to be circumcised in order to be a Christian.
This caused much confusinon, so the council had to meet to discuss and clear up the issue.

b. i. Peter told them that God showed His approval of the Gentiles by giving them the Holy
Spirit. He further said that the Gentiles did not need to be circumcised, that God
accepts people through grace.

ii. The instructions given were: No eating meat which was offered to idols
No sexual immorality
No eating meat from a strangled animal
No drinking blood. (Students it only ask for two. You could
choose any two, better yet know them all

C. You are to answer this question in preparation for discussion at class next time.

7. (a) i. He healed a man who was paralysed in his legs from birth. He could not walk. Paul
healed him. The man was 40 years old.

ii. In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed and called out, "Stand up on your feet!" At that, the man jumped up and began to walk.


i. Because the lame man was healed, they took Paul and Barnabas for gods. They tried to offer sacrifice of bulls and flowers to Paul and Barnabas.

b. ii. Paul and Barnabas tore off their clothes to show they were not gods but human beings.
They told them that they had come to preach the gospel to turn away people from false
gods like Hermes and Zeus to the real and living God.

You are to answer question C on your own for next lesson discussion.

8. a. i. Agabus took of Paul's belt and bound him hand and feet and told him that he would be
arrested and bound when he goes to Jerusalem.

TO BE CONTINUED!

CONTINUATION OF JEWISH FESTIVALS

How do the children celebrate the festival Shavvout?
The children celebrate Shavuot with summer flowers in their hair.

SUKKOT
What is Sukkot about?
Sukkot is a celebration that is done in the autumn,(October-November). The Jews who left Egypt with Moses lived in tents in the desert. The tents did not provide much protection – they had to rely on God for protection.

Now that they were living in stone houses they did not want to forget how to still fully rely on God’s help. So, once a year they build huts to live in which they call sukkah, and decorate them with fruits to thank God for the autumn fruits.

How do they celebrate this festival?
They have parties, sukkah crawl (crawling from hut to hut), drink wine and eat fruits. The family eats their breakfast there and have fun. But they do not sleep in it.

SIMCHAT TORAH

What is this festival all about?
This festival comes at the end of Sukkot. It means ‘Rejoicing in the Law’. The Torah scrolls are carried around the synagogue 7 times. Everyone joins in with singing and dancing and praises to God.

DEATH & JEWISH FESTIVAL DAYS

In Jewish custom, dead bodies are washed and wrapped in white linen. The body is placed in a plain wooden box and buried. During the burial, prayers are said and the close family or nearest relatives take turns shoveling earth into the grave.

In the setting of the Reform Jews, the body can be cremated . Among the Orthodox Jewish families, close relatives make a small Rip in their clothes to show their sadness. When the Jews have a death, they mourn for seven days. The home of the dead is visited by those who come to express sympathy.
The bereaved may sit on low stools and wear slippers. All mirrors in the home are covered. Friends of the family bring food for them. The women do not wear makeup and the men do not shave.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEAD
Every year on the anniversary of the death of a parent, the children light a candle that burns 24 hours. They say special thanks and praise God and ask him for peace

How do Jewish families prepare for the Passover?
In preparation for Passover Jewish families spring clean their houses. Nothing with yeast can be found in Jewish homes during this time.
They do this because they want to have a fresh start.

How long does the Passover last?
The Passover last for 8 days.

What does the Passover celebrates?
The Passover celebrates the Exodus, when the Jews were delivered by God through Moses out of Egypt.

How is the Passover celebrated?
Special services are held at the synagogue but the greater part of the service is held at home. The festival starts with a very special meal. The family sits around the table to eat the Passover meal. The table is set with a wine glass for each person and an extra one for Elijah. (They think that Elijah is coming back to announce the Messiah. Each person is given a book called

Haggadah. In this book is contained the Passover story. The story is read during the meal. A special plate is placed on the table with symbolic foods. The food is used to tell the story of the Exodus. The celebration is a mixture of sadness and joy. The Jews remember how they were once slaves. But they are also happy for their freedom.

What is on the symbolic plate?
A roasted lamb shank – representing the Passover lamb.
Bitter herbs – reminding the Jews of the bitter experience of slavery.


Three unleavened wafers called matzoth-
reminding them of the time the Israelites ate bread without yeast when they left Egypt.

A roasted egg- representing new life and
resurrection.
Sprigs of parsley dipped in salt water- reminding them of the tears of slavery and the salt sea.
A mixture of apple, nuts wine and cinnamon called Haroset- representing mortar and hard
labor.

SHAVUOT

What is Shavuot all about?
Shavuot is a summer festival where Jews decorate their synagogues with lots of flowers and they are thankful for sunshine, blue sky and
much more. It also remembers a time when God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. The day of the feast, the first part of the Torah is read. Everyone stands for the reading of the commandments given by God to Moses.

CONTINUATION OF JUDAISM

What does the word Bar mitzvah means?

The word Bar mitzvah means “Son / daughter of the Commandment”. When a girl is 12, she becomes bar mitzvah. When a boy is 13, he becomes bar mitzvah. This means that they are consider being old enough to keep the rules of Judaism. In the reform synagogues (not as strict to all Jewish rules and Laws), a special service is held for both girl and the boy.

In the orthodox synagogues (practice the strict Jewish law), service is only held for the boys. Only men are allowed to lead out in worship in the orthodox synagogues.

What happens during Bar Mitzvah?
During bar mitzvah, the boy/girl reads from the Bible for the first time. They have to practice hard for the reading, because it is in Hebrew. This service is held on the Sabbath closest to the boy’s thirteenth birthday. Both girl and boy are taught by the Rabbi weeks ahead, learning the Hebrew Language of the Law.

In the orthodox synagogue the Jewish boy is invited to read the scripture that was set for that day. The Rabbi preaches a sermon. In his sermon, he gives special instructions to the boy concerning his duties to the Jewish Law. Prayers are offered and a benediction is pronounced upon the Jewish boy. When a boy has taken Bar Mitzvah, he is allowed to wear the prayer shawl and prayer- boxes and say the Hebrew prayers over bread and wine.

MARRIAGE

According to Jewish Law, it is not good for a man to be alone. Singleness is never encouraged.

What is the wedding ceremony called?

It is called “Kiddush in” which means, “to be holy”. There are many symbols at a Jewish wedding.

The ring:

The groom puts a ring on the bride’s finger. He says in Hebrew: “You are now to me, with this ring, by the Law of Moses and Israel.

The canopy:

The bride joins the groom under a special canopy. The canopy is a symbol of their future home together. It symbolize that the groom will provide a home for his wife and any children they have.

The Goblet:

The bride and the groom drink wine from the same goblet. Wine is a symbol of joy. It shows that they are going to share their lives together in happiness.

The marriage contract:

The marriage contract:The marriage contract is in the form of a certificate. Its read out by the rabbi. In it the groom promises to take care of his wife.

The 7 blessings:

The rabbi says 7 blessings over the couple. He ends by praising God for creating joy and gladness, bridegroom and bride, love, brotherhood, pleasure and delight, peace and harmony.

Breaking of the glass:

Finally, the groom breaks a glass on the floor with his heel. This is a reminder that there will be bad times as well as good times ahead of them. They will face them together.

Good Luck

At the end of the ceremony, everyone shouts ‘Mabel Tov’ which means ‘Good Luck’.

JUDAISM

WHAT IS JUDAISM?
Judaism is the religion of the Jews.

HOW CAN WE TRACE THE JEWISH NATION BACK TO ABRAHAM?
In Genesis 12;1-2, God told Abraham to leave his country and his people and his family to journey to a land that He(God) was going to show him. God promise Abraham that He would make of him a great nation……..

HOW WAS THE JEWISH NATION BEGAN?

Abraham and Sarah



Isaac(the son of promise) & Rebecca
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Esau Jacob
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12 sons

The nation of Israel was born out of the twelve (12) sons of Jacob.

WHERE DID THE NAME ‘ISRAEL’ COME FROM?
Gen. 32:24-28 we read that Jacob wrestled with an angel. He refused to let the angel go until the angel blessed him. The angel asked him what his name was, he replied “Jacob” the angel told him that he would no longer be called Jacob but Israel because he had struggle with God and men and had overcome. Therefore, his changed name became the name of the Jewish nation called the Israelites.

JEWISH BELIEFS AND PRACTICES
The Jews keep the Commandments given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. Their statement of belief is called the Shema which is written in the Torah (the five books of Moses). The Shema reads: “Hear O Israel the Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your might” (Deut. 6:4, 5).
Sabbath

The Jews follow the fourth commandment- which says to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. (ex.20:4). The day begins at sun set on Friday and ends at sun set on Saturday. As the Sabbath begins, the wife blesses the children and lights candles. The husband on return from the synagogue gathers his family around the table and blesses them. The ceremony is called Kiddush.

Jewish Diet

The Jewish diet and preparation of meat is based on the Leviticus law handed down from God to Moses. In Lev. 11 God made a listing of the things He made to eat that are clean and fit for eating; and those that are not clean and unfit for eating. The Leviticus law also states how the blood should be drain from the animals before eating. Because Jews follow the Leviticus law of food preparation, their food is referred to as Kosher (food prepared in a healthy way and fit for eating).

Birth
A special ceremony is held for a Jewish boy and girl eight days after birth. Baby boys are circumcised in accordance with the covenant made with Abraham and God and special prayers are said for the health of the boy and his parents. Baby girls have similar prayers are spoken over girls and both boys and girls are named during this time.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES - WORKSHEET

Students you are to read the information under the topic “Pentecostal Churches” from your text books and answer the following questions.

1. How did the Pentecostal Movement come to the Bahamas? (3)

2. How was the first Pentecostal church established? (2)

3. How was the Pentecostal movement born? (3)

4. Name three churches that are Pentecostal. (3)

5. What is the belief of the Pentecostal church? (4)

6. What is the motto of the Bahamas Pentecostal fellowship church?(4)

7. What are the objectives of the Pentecostal Church? (5)

8. List five ways by which the Pentecostal church contributes to the Bahamian society? (5)

9. List two forms or ways by which the Pentecostals worship. (2)

WORKSHEET SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST RELIGION

WORKSHEET
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST RELIGION

Read your notes and answer the following questions on a folder sheet.

Who was responsible for introducing the Advent message and how was it done? (3)

Who was the first Bahamian family to accept the advent message? (1)

Who were the first two young men to study for the ministry? (2)

In which year did the Bahamas become a conference? (1)

Name three Adventist conference President and the year they served. (3)

Draw a diagram showing the organization of the Advent church. (8)

Where does the Adventist church fall in terms of church growth and population? (1)

When was the North Bahamas Mission formed and who was the first President? (2) Who is the reigning President? (1)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Advent means ‘the second coming’ The Seventh Day Adventist strongly believe in the second coming of Jesus and the fourth commandment which says in Exodus 20: 8-11, to keep God’s Sabbath holy. They worship on Saturday, and believe that the Sabbath begins from sun set on Friday and ends at sun set on Saturday.

In addition, the Seventh Day Adventist has 27 fundamental beliefs which are as follows:

1. The Holy Scriptures both old and new testament was written by God through men inspired

by the Holy Spirit.
2. The Trinity- God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit exist as one
3. God the Father is creator, sustainer and is in control of all creation.
4. Jesus – God the eternal Son became incarnate in Jesus Christ.
5. The Holy Spirit works as an active person with God the Father and Son and was present with them at creation.
6. Creation – God gave a clear account of His creation of the world.
7. Man and woman were made in the image of God
8. There is a great controversy (war) between Jesus and Satan regarding the character of

God.
9. The Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus.
10. Salvation is a true experience.
11. Growing in Christ – By His death and resurrection, Jesus triumphant over Satan therefore

we have the power to triumphant over Satan also.

12. Church - The church is the community of believers who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and

Saviour.
13. Remnant and Its Mission - The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in

Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called out to

keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
14. Unity in the Body of Christ - The church is one body with many members, called from

every nation, kindred, tongue, and people
15. Baptism - By baptism we confess our faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,

and testify of our death to sin and of our purpose to walk in newness of life.
16. Lord's Supper - The Lord's Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and blood

of Jesus as an expression of faith in Him, our Lord and Saviour.
17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries God bestows upon all members of His church in every age

spiritual gifts which each member is to employ in loving ministry for the common good of

the church and of humanity.
18. The Gift of Prophecy - One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is prophecy.
19. Law of God - The great principles of God's law are embodied in the Ten Commandments

and exemplified in the life of Christ.
20. Sabbath -The Creator, after the six days of Creation, rested on the seventh day and

instituted the Sabbath for all people as a memorial of Creation.
21. Stewardship - We are God's stewards, entrusted by Him with time and opportunities,

abilities and possessions, and the blessings of the earth and its resources.
22. Christian Behavior - We are called to be a godly people who think, feel, and act in harmony

with the principles of heaven.
23. Marriage and the Family - Marriage was divinely established in Eden and affirmed by Jesus

to be a lifelong union between a man and a woman in loving companionship.
24. Christ's Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary - There is a sanctuary in heaven, the true

tabernacle which the Lord set up and not man. In it Christ ministers on our behalf, making

available to believers the benefits of His atoning sacrifice offered once for all on the cross.
25. Second Coming of Christ - The second coming of Christ is the blessed hope of the church, the

grand climax of the gospel.
26. Death and Resurrection - The wages of sin is death. But God, who alone is immortal, will

grant eternal life to His redeemed
27. Millennium and the End of Sin - The millennium is the thousand-year reign of Christ with

His saints in heaven between the first and second resurrections
28. New Earth - On the new earth, in which righteousness dwells, God will provide an eternal

home for the redeemed and a perfect environment for everlasting life, love, joy, and learning

in His presence.

Another mark of the Seventh Day Adventist is its health message. They believe that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, unclean foods (like pork, conch, shrimp etc.) should be avoided as outlined in scripture. The diet should be as healthful as possible, with enough rest and exercise. Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and irresponsible use of drugs and narcotics should not be practiced.

Contribution to the community through Education:
The Seventh Day Adventist contributes to education through three schools.
1. Bahamas Academy Secondary (Nassau)
2. Bahamas Academy K3 – Grade Six(Nassau)
3. Grand Bahama Academy Secondary & K3 – Grade Six

Contribution to youth in the Community:
The Seventh Day Adventist contributes to the Youth through the Pathfinder club which ranges from the Busy Bees (ages 3-5), The Adventurers (ages 5-7), and the Pathfinders (7-15). The Pathfinder club take part in community services. They also have a band through which young and old can express themselves through spiritual music.

CLASS WORK
Use your textbook to complete the following:
Make a listing of all the ways the Seventh Day Adventist contributes to the Bahamian Society. You many write it in your note books with the heading in your textbooks.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST RELIGION

HISTORY
The seed for Adventism began to be sown on 27th November 1893, when C.H. Richards and his wife, through the colporteur ministry arrived in Nassau from New York, and spread the Advent Message through the printed page. Individuals receiving the books began to read and study the printed pages –thus accepting the advent message.

Following the Richards in 1895 was Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Parmele who were also literature evangelists. Their work was made a little bit easy because of the printed pages given out by the Richards. One week after the arrival of the Parmeles’, Mr. Charles Antonio, a shoemaker and his family of six became the first Bahamian to accept the Seventh Day Adventist message. His son, William W. Antonio was among the first to serve on the Bahamas Mission of Seventh Day Adventist Executive Committee.

The spark of Adventism began to grow, two then young men, Pastors Silas N. McKinney and Neville E. Scavella were the first Bahamians to train for the ministry. In 1956, upon completion of their theological studies, they were employed by the Bahamas Mission which became a Conference in 1968. There have been many other persons who had a hand in the furthering of Adventism in the Bahamas, such as Pastor Swaney, Pastor and Mrs. Smith and many others.

Since the start of the Seventh Day Adventist Conference, many Bahamians have served as Presidents. They are as follows:

Bahamian Presidents:
Silas N. McKinney 1964 -1976
Leslie V. McMillan 1976 - 1980
Hugh A. Roach 1980 - 1986
Silas N. McKinney 1986 - 1990
Jeremiah Duncombe 1990 - 1996
Keith D. Albury 1996 - January 10, 2003
Leonard Johnson - January 10, 2003 – to present


ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH
To date, the Seventh Day Adventist Church is made up of 50,000 congregations in 210 countries and over 12 million members and growing. To maintain order, unity and to run efficiently, the church is organized into four structural levels.

1. The General Conference/Divisions provide leadership on a global scale(world wide) and focus on specific needs within the various world fields.



2. The Unions: Those serving at this level are to implement the vision and goals in their regions, adopting strategies in a way to fit their territory.

3. Conferences: Those serving at this level manage the day to day affairs of a group of churches and institutions, while coordinating and planning how to carry God’s words forward in the area assigned to them.

4. Local Churches: At this level, the local church is expected to nurture its members, evangelize their communities, build individual faith and provide the grass root structure for the entire church organization.

The Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the fourth largest religious denomination of the Bahamas; with a history of over 100 years (1893). The Bahamas Conference consists of 36 churches scattered throughout the Central and Southern Bahamas, and has a membership of 9,935 and growing, who seek to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.


As of January 10, 2003, the North Bahamas was organized into the North Bahamas Mission. This was done to expand the work of the church. This includes Abaco, Grand Bahama, Bimini and the Berry Island. Pastor Keith Albury was elected to serve as its first President, from 2003 – 2006,(deceased). The current President of the North Bahamas Mission is Pastor E. Bryan Tinker. The now North Bahamas Mission is moving into its Conference stage (not totally official yet.)

WORK SHEET FOR METHODIST CHURCH

MULTIPLE CHOICES
Circle the letter with the correct answer.

1. The founder of the Methodism is

A. John Kesley
B. Joseph Pinder
C. John Wesley

2. Who was responsible for bringing Methodism to the Bahamas and in which year?

A. Joseph Wesley in 1786
B. Joseph Paul in 1786
C. Joseph Pinder in 1786

3. Which religion did the Methodist church split from?

A. The Baptist religion
B. The Catholic religion
C. The Anglican religion

4. A small group or unit within the Methodist church that meet regularly for Bible study is call a

A. Circuit
B. A District
C. A Class

5. Being independent of an outside control, self governed is known as

A. Automatic
B. Autonomy
C. A Society

6. A group of churches in one area is called

A. a congregation
B. a district
C. a circuit

7. A group of circuits is called a

A. a district
B. a society
C. a class

8. Which of the following best defines a society in the Methodist church?

A. The name given to a local Methodist church
B. A group of churches in one area
C. Being independent of outside control

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

9. List the five universals which is the bedrock of Methodism.(5)


10. Name three schools through which the Methodist contributes to the education of the
Bahamian society. (3 )

11. What contribution do they make in general to the Bahamian society? (2)

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UP COMING TEST DATES FOR 9S2, 9S3 & 9G1

THE FIRST TEST TOPICS FOR 9S2,9S3 & 9G1 IS AS FOLLOWS:

FIRST TEST TOPICS
1. Introduction To Religion
2. The Anglican Religion

SECOND TEST TOPICS
1. The Baptist Religion
2. The Catholic Religion

9s2 Test Date: First Test Topics (13th February 2009)

9s3 Test Date: First Test Topics (13th February 2009)

9g1 Test Date: First Test Topics (11th February 2009)



9s2 Test Date: Second Test Topics (16th February 2009)

9s3 Test Date: Second Test Topics (19th February 2009)

9g1 Test Date: Second Test Topics (18th February 2009)

WORKSHEET FOR CATHOLIC RELIGON

MULTIPLE CHOICES
Circle the letter with the correct answer.
1. Catholicism was established in the Bahamas as a Roman Catholic Diocese in

A. July 6th 1960
B. July 5th 1960
C. July 7th 1960

2. The first Bahamian Catholic Bishop is:

A. Reverend Patrick Pinder
B. Reverend Joseph Burton
C. The Pope himself

3. Which Catholic church was the first in the Bahamas and when was it dedicated?

A. St. Francis Xavier in November 1887
B. St. Francis Xavier in November 1886
C. St. Aquinas Catholic Church, November 1886

4. The Roman Catholic church became and archdiocese in

A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2002

5. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is:

A. Pope John Paul II
B. Pope Benedict
C. Pope Louis

6. Where does the Pope reside?

A. In the Vatican City in Rome
B. In the City of Rome
C. In the cit of Italy

7. The Nicene Creed is which of the following?

A. The sacraments of the Catholic church
B. The belief Statement of the Catholic church
C. The four marks of the Catholic church

8. How do Catholics view the bread and wine in the mass?

A. They view it as the actual body and blood of Jesus
B. They view it as the last supper before Jesus’ crucifixion
C. They view it as a regular practice


9. What is the belief system of the Catholic Church on marriage?

A. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament ordained by God, but can be broken at times
B. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament and should not be broken
C. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament, but it’s ok to get a divorce sometimes

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Name one High School and one primary school operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. (2)



List two outreach programs of the Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas. (2)


List the four marks of the Catholic Church. (4)



List the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church (7)


Write out the Nicene Creed from your textbooks. Look under the Anglican for it. (5)



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THE CATHOLIC RELIGION

HISTORY

Even though Columbus has been credited for introducing Catholicism in the Bahamas in 1492, Catholism was not established in the Bahamas as a Roman Catholic diocese until 5th July 1960. The Roman Catholic became a part of the Archdioceses of New York in 1885. Reverend Charles George O’ Keefe was responsible for organizing the islands first parish in Nassau.

In August of 1885, under Reverend Charles George O’ Keefe, the corner stone of the first Roman Catholic Church was laid. Mr. and Mrs. Ayde-Curran requested a permanent Priest for the Catholic Church in the Bahamas. Together Mr. and Mrs. Ayde-Curran and reverend O’ Keefe and other supports saw the first Catholic Church completed and dedicated on November 1886.

This church existed then and today as St. Francis Xavier Cathedral located on West Best Street in Nassau. St. Francis Xavier is the oldest Catholic Church in the Bahamas.

OTHER POINTS RELATING TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

The first Bahamian Catholic Bishop is Reverend Patrick Pinder
The Roman Catholic Church became an archdiocese in the year 2000
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is Pope Benedict 16th
The word ‘Pope’ (The Bishop of Rome) – Holy Father or Servant of God. He is believed to be the successor of St. Peter, the first Bishop of Rome

The Pope resides in the Vatican City in Rome

The four marks of the Roman Catholic Church are as follows:
i. One(there can only be one church);
ii. Holy (Special chosen and set apart for God’s work);
iii. Catholic (Worldwide)
iv Apostolic (the church was founded by the apostles)

The seven sacraments of the Catholic Church are as follows:
i. Baptism
ii. The Eucharist
iii. Confirmation
iv. Holy Order
v. Marriage
vi. Reconciliations
vii. Anointing the Sick

The Nicene Creed is the Belief Statement of the Roman Catholic Church written AD. 325 at the Council of Nicea as a Profession of Faith

The Catholic religion view the bread and wine in the mass as the actual body and blood of Jesus

The Roman Catholics believe that Marriage is Holy Sacrament ordained by God; therefore, they do not believe in divorce.

CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION
They operate 10 elementary schools in the Bahamas:
Holy Name (Bimini), Mary Star of the Sea (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Our Lady’s (Nassau), St. Anne’s (Rock sound, Eleuthera), St. Bede’s, (Nassau),St. Francis & St. Joseph’ (Nassau), St. Thomas Moore (Nassau),St. Francis De Sayles, (Abaco), Xavier’s Academy (Nassau)

They operate two high schools: Aquinas College (Nassau), and Grand Bahama Catholic High

SOCIAL OUTREACH

The Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas, under Archbishop Lawrence A Burke has launched several youth and out reach programs. Some of the programs are:

BASIC (Brothers and Sisters In Christ)
TEC(To Encounter Christ)
CYA (Catholic Youth Alive)
MEJ(Mouvemen Euccharistik jen) developed in the Haitian Community
The Samaritans (A.I.D.S. Ministries)
The Emmaus Centre (Retreat House)
YEAST (Youth Empowerment and Skill’s Training)

They also help in the founding of the Agnes Hardecker Children’s Clinic
They also reach out to the community through Hospital and prison ministry

THE METHODIST RELIGION

POINTS TO REMEMBER FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH

Methodism began with John Wesley.

Joseph Paul was responsible for bringing Methodism to the Bahamas in 1786

The Methodist split fro the Anglican Religion

The five universals which is the bedrock of Methodism or the belief of the Methodist is:
a. All need to be saved
b. All can be saved
c. All can know that they are saved
d. All can be saved to the uttermost
e. All believers share in the ministry of the church

VOCABULARY WORDS RELATING TO METHODIST RELIGION

Class: Small groups or units (also called cells) within the Methodist Church that
met regularly for Bible Study and to encourage each other in the faith.

Circuit: a group of churches in one area

District: A group of circuits

Society: The name given to a local Methodist church

Autonomy: Being independent of outside control, self governed

CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION:

The Methodist religion has also contributed much to the education of the Bahamian society in the form of the following schools:

Queen’s College (Nassau)

St. Paul’s College (Freeport)

Susanna Wesley Pre-school (Andros)

Wesley College (Abaco)

CONTRIBUTION TO THE BAHAMIAN SOCIETY
The Bahamas Conference of Methodist adopted the Bilney Lane Children’s home in Nassau in 1992. Therefore, they assist in providing for the children.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING WORKSHEET

How do I get the work to print from the blog?

1. You are to highlight the worksheets. Go into edit and press copy.
2. Open up a word or works page.
3. Paste information on the works page. You may have to properly arrange the work if words
are out of line.
4. Once you have the page arrange properly, print and complete.

Grade 9G1
The continuation notes and work sheet is due tomorrow at class. You have until 4th period to complete. No excuses please. If you are not going to be present, then email your work to me at atgatrsll@yahoo.com

Grade 9S2
Students you are to have the continuation notes and worksheet done by Thursday.
You do not have any excuse. I will come to your class during morning registration. If you are not going to be present, then email your work to me at atgatrsll@yahoo.com

Grade 9S3
Students, you have to write the History of the Baptist church and complete the first worksheet. The notes and worksheet are to be presented at last period on Thursday. Follow the instructions under 'How do I print the work?'

The continuation notes and worksheet are to be completed before last period on Friday. If you are not going to be present, then email your work to me at atgatrsll@yahoo.com. You have no excuse.

A REMINDER: YOUR TEST ON PAUL IN JERUSALEM WILL BE GIVEN ON FRIDAY

BAPTIST WORKSHEET CONTINUATON

9. The largest denomination in the Bahamas is:

A. The Anglican
B. The Catholic
C. The Baptist

10. ‘Mother Church’ could be referred to which one of the churches mentioned in your notes?

A. Bethel Baptist
B. Zion Baptist
C. Bahamas Baptist Union

11. A person responsible for protecting the property of the Baptist church is called a:

A. Deacon
B. Trustee
C. Pastor

12. The person who assists the pastor of a Baptist church in whatever way
(according to content) is known as a:

A. Deacon
B. Assistant Pastor
C. Trustee

13. The term convention is:

A. Grouping of all of the Pastors in the church, in order to keep them together
B. Grouping of all of the members in the church, in order to keep them together
C. Grouping of all Baptist churches, allowing them to operate as one denomination

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
14. Name two schools that were created by the Baptist denomination. (2)

15. Give three ways that the Baptist denomination contribute to the
society, other than education. (3)

HISTORY OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH
WORKSHEET

NAME: _________________________________ DATE: _______________________

MULTIPLE CHOICES
Circle the letter with the correct answer.

1. Which of the two men were credited with starting the first Baptist church in the
Bahamas?

A. Sharper Morris and Scriven
B. Prince Williams and Scriven
C. Sharper Morris and Prince Williams


2. Which of the churches did the founders started and what is special about it?

A. They started Zion Baptist church and it is the oldest Baptist church
B. They started Bethel Baptist church and it is the oldest Baptist church
C. They started St. John’s Native Baptist Church and it is the oldest


3. Which of the following church was established by Prince Williams after he was
locked out of the first church?

A. St. John’s Native Baptist Church
B. First Baptist Church
C. Bethel Baptist Church


4. Who built Zion Chapel on August and for what purpose?

A. Pastor Scriven built Zion to attract white members
B. Sharper Morris built Zion to attract white members
C. Joseph Burton built Zion to attract white members


5. Which of the following is the Baptist religion known for?

A. They are known for their splitting habits, called multiplication by division
B. They are known for sticking together under one church
C. They are known for having a conference every month


6. What does the term multiplication by division means?

A. It means that the many Baptist Churches grew out of splitting when ever leaders
could not resolve their conflicts
B. It means that the many Baptist Churches remain together, recruited members
then grew
C. It means that the many Baptist Churches stuck together, and grew out of that sticking
together.



7. What are the three main groups of Baptist?

A. Zion Baptist, Upper Zion Baptist and First Baptist
B. Bethel, St. John’s and Zion Baptist Church
C. St. John’s, Bahamas Baptist and Zion Baptist


8. When was the Baptist Bible Missionary and Education convention formed and why?

A. It as formed in 1935 to unify the Baptist family of all islands of the Bahamas
B. It was formed in 1936 to unify the Baptist family of all islands of the Bahamas
C. It was formed in 1937 to unify the Baptist family of all islands of the Bahamas

CONTINUATION OF THE BAPTIST RELIGION

The Baptist denomination is known as the largest in the Bahamas. It has contributed greatly in our Bahamian society in the form of Education and other community outreach.


Contribution to Education

In 1943 the Jordan Memorial School, in Chippingham (Nassau) was opened under Rev. Enoch Backford.

In 1961, Prince Williams High School was opened.

On October 3rd 1988, the Bahamas Baptist College was established-
The Bahamas Baptist College in 1995 was awarded (given permission to offer) the Associate of Arts Degrees by the Ministry of Education. This college was first organized under Rev. Dr. Charles W. Saunders.

C. W. Saunders High School.

Contribution to the Bahamian Society
The Baptist denomination in the Bahamas offer youth programs such as: The Royal

Ambassadors (Marching Band); United Christian Band (a community band), run by New Haven Covenant

Baptist Church; Summer Fest and Baptist Day, (held every third Sunday in October).


They offer a radio program call The Baptist Hour which is hosted by Pastor Patrick Smith. In addition, the Baptist denomination operates a Pension Plan for ministers, a Bookstore and a Seminary for the training of ministry.

VOCABULARY WORDS
Mother Church: The first church of the Baptist group (eg. Bethel Baptist Church)

Trustee: A person responsible in the Baptist church for securing church property

Deacon: A person who assist the pastor with his functions.

Convention: The grouping of Baptist churches in the organization that allow
them to operate as one Denomination

HISTORY OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH

In 1790, Prince Williams and his deacon Sharper Morris, who were run away slaves from South Carolina, was credited with establishing the Baptist faith in the Bahamas. They both started the Bethel Baptist Church on Meeting Street which is the oldest Baptist Church in the Bahamas.

Even though Prince Williams was credited with being the founder of the First Baptist Church, he was not allowed to be the pastor because he had a bad marriage. Pastor Scriven became the first pastor of Bethel Baptist Church. Prince Williams then established the St. John’s Native Baptist Church, originally called William’s chapel and Bethlehem Chapel.

Joseph Burton built Zion Chapel on August 25th 1835 to attract a white congregation. Zion grew, but not with whites. The Baptist is known for their splitting habits which are called MULTIPLICATON BY DIVISION. This meant that when conflict existed among the leadership of the church, they leave and formed their own church.

By 1869, there were three distinct groups of Baptists in the Bahamas, Bethel, St. John’s and Zion Baptist.

In an effort to unify (make as one) the Baptist family of all Islands of the Bahamas, The Bahamas Baptist Missionary and Education Convention was formed in 1935 with Reverend A. C. Symonette as President. The first annual session was held May 25, 1936 at St. John’s Baptist church.

There are presently eight Baptist associations under the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Education Convention. They are as follows:

Bahamas Baptist Association

Bahamas Baptist Union

Bethel Baptist Association

Morning Star Baptist Association

New Way Progressive Baptist Association

St. John’s Native Baptist Society

Zion United Baptist Convention

HISTORY OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH (WORK SHEET)

Students you are to read your notes and answer the following questions.

1. When was the Anglican church officially established? (1)

2. Which Anglican church in the Bahamas was the first Anglican church? (1)

3. What does the statement 'the Anglican church was known as the white establishment' means?
(3)

4. Why was the Anglican church known as the 'state' church? (2)

5. When did the Anglican church became independent of the state? (1)
How were they financially supported? (1)

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH

History of the Anglican Church in The Bahamas
It was stated that Anglicanism was introduced to the Bahamas by the Eleutherian Adventurers. However it was offically established in 1729 under Woodes Rodgers, the first Royal Governor of the Bahamas.

It is said that George Phenney organised the Christ Church vestry, which was responsible for building the Christ Church. Christ Church is the first Anglican church in the Bahamas. For quite a while, the Anglican church was known as the church of the 'white establishment'. This meant that the church focused on the white Bahamians with political and economic power. The Anglican church in the Bahamas was known as the state church because it use to be supported by the Government.

In 1875, the Anglican church became independent of the state. It was supported with tithes given by the members. It was now able to reach out to all Bahamians, regardless of color or economic background.

INTRODUCTION TO RELIGION WORKSHEET

Read your notes and use your previous knowledge or ask a friend(about the churches) and answer the following questions.

1. Define 'denomination'
2. Give four reasons why denominations are formed. (4)
3. Draw the table as is drawn below, list two churches in Grand Bahama under each denomination heading. (14)

Anglican Baptist Methodist Pentecostal Presbyterian Roman Catholic Seventh DayAdventist

Sorry students, the table did not take on the page. However, you are to draw a table using the churches listed above.

INTRODUCTION TO RELIGION

Christianity is arranged into different groups or denominations. Denominations are arranged according to different beliefs and practices, but they all 'follow'Jesus. The idea of religion goes back to the beginning of the Christian church. The book of Acts refers to Greek Christians, Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians. We do know Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians had different beliefs in relation to circumcision.

What does the word 'Denomination' means?
The word 'Denomination' refers to a group of people who share similar beliefs and practices.

Why are denomination formed?
Some reasons why denominations are formed are as follows:
1. Different beliefs
2. Different practices
3. Different ways of organizing the church
4. Disagreement over issues

Some major denominations that exist in the Bahamas are as follows:
1. Anglican
2. Baptist
3. Methodist
4. Pentecostal
5. Presbyterian
6. Roman Catholic
7. Seventh Day Adventists

There are other churches that were born out of some of the churches mentioned.

PAUL IN JERUSALEM (QUESTIONS)

Read your notes along with Acts 21 and 22 and answer the following questions.

1. What was Paul's report when he visited James and the other believers? (2)

2. What rumours did James and the brothers told Paul they were hearing among the Jews?(2)

3. Outline what they told Paul to do to correct the rumour?(2)

4. What happened before Paul was through with the process of purification? (3)

5. What did they accused Paul of? (2)

6. What did the Jews tried to do with Paul? (1)

7. How was Paul saved? (1)

8. Paul gave a message to defend himself. List three points brought out in his message. (3)

9. What did the commander do with Paul to stop the crowd from killing him? (1)

10. Paul was about to be beaten in order to tell why the people wanted to kill him. What saved
him from receiving a good beating?(2)

CONTINUATION OF PAUL IN JERUSALEM

What happened after Paul was pulled out of the temple?
Paul was taken as a prisoner, bound in chains. The chief captain ask Paul who he was? When he heard Paul speaking in Greek, he accused him of being the Egyptian who led four thousand men out into the wilderness, which were murderers.


Paul requested permission to present his story before the people. He tried to prove to the Jewish people who were accusing him, that he was a Jew. He began by telling them that he was born in Tarsus a city in Cilicia. He even spoke to the people in Hebrew(the language of the Jews). He further tell them that he was schooled under Doctor Gamaliel. He told them that he always observed the law and in his ignorance he persecuted the Christians until he met Jesus on the Road to Damascus. He was not afraid to speak about Jesus as the Saviour. The people were so angry at him. They commanded that Paul be put to death.

The chief captain commanded his soldiers to bind Paul for beating. It was nomal for Romans to beat a confession out of the accused person. As Paul was being bound, he asked the centurion if he knew that it was against the Roman law to bind and flog a Roman citizen without a trial. The centurion became afraid and told that chief captain that Paul was a Roman citzen. Paul was loose and brought before the Sanhderin Council to find out the exact charges that were being brought against Paul.

Welcome Back to a Smashing New Year!!!!

Happy New Year to Grades 9G1, 9S2 & 9S3!

I had an enjoyable holiday break. How was your holiday? What did you do? Well I trust that you enjoyed your break as much as I enjoyed mine.

We are back to begin the next half of the school year. There is much work to be done. I would like to see improvement for those of you who did not do as well as you could have last term. Learn from your mistakes, don't make them twice. You are capable of getting an 'A', don't stop yourself this term.


I have created this web page just to enhance your learning experience. I would be communicating with you on line very much this year since you are online 99% of the time.

Your first assignment has been typed out for you. You are to write the notes in your note books from last term, read it over and be prepared for class discussion the next lesson I see you. This information applies to you regardless of the day I see you as a class.

Work should be ready on days quoted for each grade.

9G1......Wednesday
9S2.......Friday
9S3.......Friday



Mrs. Scott


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PAUL IN JERUSALEM ACTS 21

PAUL IN JERUSALEM

Who was Philip the Evangelist?

He was one of the seven helpers in the early Christian Church.
He had become an evangelist (someone who preach and draw men and women to Christ.)
He lived in Caesarea.

Who was Agabus?

He was a prophet who came from Judea to Caesarea.
He took Paul’s belt from him and ties his hands and feet and prophesied that Paul would suffer and be bound hand and feet in Jerusalem.

Who was Mnason?

He was an old Christians disciple from Cyprus.
Paul and his friends stayed with him on their way to Jerusalem.

Why did Paul took a vow of purification?

Paul took a vow of purification on the advice of James to convince the Jews that he still practiced the Jewish law according to Moses. He also did it to avoid problems with the Jews. Paul had to have the vow of purification done because he was sharing with the Jews as done in other chapters how God had accepted the Gentiles even though they were not circumcised. He let them know that it was not necessary for conversion. Some Jews thought that he was teaching other Jews against the law of circumcision, hence, he had to go through the process of purification.

What happen before the seven days of purification was up for Paul?

Jews from Asia when they saw Paul in the temple told other Jews to catch Paul, because he taught against Jewish law and defiled the temple by bringing Gentiles into it. The whole city was in an uproar, and people came running and grab Paul out of the temple. They wanted to kill Paul, but he was rescued by Roman soldiers