CHRISTMAS SERVICE RECITATIONS – GRADES 6 - 8

6-8:  In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.

6-8:  So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

6-8: and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

6-8:  But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

6-8: Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

6-8: When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.  But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Unit Three Religion Test due Wednesday.

Unit Three Religion Test

Answer the following questions using complete sentences on a separate piece(s) of paper.

1.     Why do we call God our father?  What roles of a human father does he fulfill?

2.     Why is it to believe that God created the Earth?

3.     Why did God create you? (1 Timothy 2:3-4, Isaiah 43:7, Ephesians 2:10 and 4:24, Matthew 5:16, Genesis 1:28)

4.     What functions do Angels play in the Bible and in the world today?

5.     What tools does the Devil use against us?

6.     What does the Bible teach us about Heaven and Hell?

7.     What did Jesus mean when He said that we have to become like little children? (Matthew 18:1-4)

8.     Describe one gift or talent God has given you.  Discuss how you could use that gift or talent to serve God.

9.     What can we learn from the Bible account found in Mark 4:35-41 of Jesus quieting the storm?

10.  Describe ways God has blessed you.

11.  Why do we give offerings in Church?  How can offerings be given correctly and incorrectly?

Memory Work for 7^th & 8^th grade

November 18 - 22

Monday

 1 Corinthians 1:30  He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom and our righteousness and sanctification and redemption.

Tuesday

Hebrews 10:24-25  And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,  ²⁵ not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Wednesday

John 8:31-32  So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,  ³² and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 

Thursday

Romans 1:16  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 

Friday

Tenth Commandment and meaning.  You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or any thing that belongs to your neighbor.  We should fear and love God so that we do not entice or force away our neighbor’s wife, workers, or animals or turn them against him, but urge them to stay and do their duty. 

Parent Teacher Conferences Tuesday and Thursday Night 4:00 to 8:00pm

Veteran's Day Program Wednesday 1:30pm Please were red, white and blue to honor our Veterans.

7th Grade Science Test Minerals Chapter 3 on Thursday.  Use your study guide to review. 

November 11 - 15

(to be given on Wednesday – 11/7)

Monday 

NO MEMORY WORK

Tuesday

Colossians 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Wednesday

2 Chronicles 20:15  Thus says the LORD to you, 'Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's.

Thursday

Matthew 18:20  For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them."

Friday

Ninth commandment and meaning.  You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.  We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it. 

Memory Work for 7^th grade

November 5 – November 8

Wednesday

 Matthew 25:23  His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'

Thursday

Acts 10:34-35  So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,  ³⁵ but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.

Friday

Eighth Commandment and meaning.  You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.  We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.