Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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
STEP TWO: YOU ARE TO PASTE THE PICTURES ON TYPING SHEETS. LABEL EACH PICTURE AND EXPLAIN ITS PURPOSE.
YOU ARE TO TURN THIS WORK IN BY NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY.
FAILURE TO TURN IN WORK ON THE ASSIGNED DATE WITH RESULT IN MISSING THE POINTS YOU COULD HAVE RECEIVED.
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
STEP TWO: YOU ARE TO PASTE THE PICTURES ON TYPING SHEETS. LABEL EACH PICTURE AND EXPLAIN ITS PURPOSE.
YOU ARE TO TURN THIS WORK IN BY NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY.
FAILURE TO TURN IN WORK ON THE ASSIGNED DATE WITH RESULT IN MISSING THE POINTS YOU COULD HAVE RECEIVED.
EXTRA POINTS ASSIGNMENTS (2)
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
DUE BY MONDAY FOR ALL STUDENTS. I WILL NOT LOOK FOR YOU, YOU WILL FIND ME AND GIVE ME YOUR WORK. FAILURE TO DO SO WOULD RESULT IN NOT GETTING EXTRA GRADE. I WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK!
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
DUE BY MONDAY FOR ALL STUDENTS. I WILL NOT LOOK FOR YOU, YOU WILL FIND ME AND GIVE ME YOUR WORK. FAILURE TO DO SO WOULD RESULT IN NOT GETTING EXTRA GRADE. I WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK!
Monday, May 11, 2009
EXTRA POINTS ASSIGMENT 1
STUDENTS OF 9G1, 9S2 & 9S3 RED ALERT!
9G1( work to be turned in by Thursday of this week)
9S2( work to be turned in by Wednesday of this week)
9S3(work to be turned in by Friday of this week)
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE FOR EXTRA POINTS. FAILURE TO TURN IN WORK WOULD MEAN YOU REMAIN WITH THE GRADES YOU PREVIOUSLY EARNED.
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)
STUDENTS OF 9G1, 9S2 & 9S3 RED ALERT!
9G1( work to be turned in by Thursday of this week)
9S2( work to be turned in by Wednesday of this week)
9S3(work to be turned in by Friday of this week)
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE FOR EXTRA POINTS. FAILURE TO TURN IN WORK WOULD MEAN YOU REMAIN WITH THE GRADES YOU PREVIOUSLY EARNED.
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)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
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”
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”
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
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.
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.
RED ALERT !!! URGENT MESSAGE FOR 9S2
PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS FOR PENTECOSTAL. I NEED YOU TO EMAIL YOUR WORK TO ME AT atgatrsll@yahoo.com THIS IS URGENT TO COMPLETE YOUR GRADE. YOU WOULD HAVE TO USE YOUR TEXT BOOK TO GET THE ANSWERS.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
BJC STUDENTS---ANSWER SHEET 2001 QUESTION 5
You have to buy the book to get the questions. I can only give you the answers. The book is $12.00.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
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’.
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’.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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
. .
. .
Esau Jacob
.
.
.
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.
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
. .
. .
Esau Jacob
.
.
.
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.
Friday, March 6, 2009
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)
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)
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)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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.)
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.)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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)
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)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
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