Sunday, December 8, 2013

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?