Fall
Pumpkins
Bible
Pilgrim Trivia
Punch Lines
100

Daylight Saving Time ends each November. Do we gain an hour or lose an hour?

We gain an hour 

100

Pumpkin flowers are edible. True or false?

True!

100

What was the first miracle performed by Christ?

Water to wine 

100

What was the title of the sermon today?

"For The Sake of My People!"

100

Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself?

Because it was two-tired!

200

Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?

The Egyptians used scarecrows to protect their wheat fields along the Nile River. 

200

Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Fruit because it grows from a pollinated flower and contains seeds inside 

200

What was the first prophecy?

The victory over Satan of the seed of the woman (Gen 3:15)

200

How many students have graduated from WTS

3- Pastor Lucas, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Schmidt 

200

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Because he was outstanding in his field!

300

Which President first pardoned a turkey?

JFK

300

The Irish originally did not carve pumpkins. What did they carve instead?

Turnips 

300

How were the children of Israel guided in their forty years of wandering in the wilderness?

By a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night

300

How many Senior Pastors has Pilgrim had?

3

Rev. George Beiderwieden, Jr.
Rev. William K. Abbott
Rev. Brock Abbott 

300

Why did the man get fired from the calendar factory?

Because he took a couple of days off!

400

What do hay bales run the risk of doing if they are baled and stored while still too damp or wet?

They can spontaneously combust due to heat generated by microbial fermentation inside the bale

400

In the US, what state produces the most pumpkins?

Illinois 

400

What was Paul’s occupation? (other than Apostle)

Tent Making 

400

How many Associate Pastors has Pilgrim had? (This includes Pastor Lucas, Pastor Brock, and Pastor Bill)

If you can name one of the Pastors other than your current ones, get double points.

7

Rev. Alan Braun
Rev. Melvin Newman
Rev. Jan Munch
Rev. Robert Heckmann

400

I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. What did she do?

She gave me a hug!

500

What bug flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?

Butterflies 

500

Pumpkins are brimming with what essential nutrient?

Vitamin A

500

What was the first of the ten plagues in Egypt?

Water turned to blood 


500

Other than the photo that our office manager puts on the cover of the Worship Sheet, what are the first words always written on the front?

"God Bless Your Worship at Pilgrim Lutheran Church"

500

Why did the man put his money in the blender?

He wanted to make some liquid assets.

600

Which U.S. state has named apple cider their official state drink?

New Hampshire 

600

The word "pumpkin" originated from the Greek "pepon." What does it mean?

"Large Melon"
600

How long did Moses’s mother hide him to escape the death edict of Pharaoh?

3 months 

600

Where did Pilgrim members meet before they built the church?

Roosevelt Junior High School

600

I told my friend ten jokes hoping one would make him laugh. What happened?

No pun in ten did.

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