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This June, at Annual Conference, the Bishop will lay hands upon Rev. Craig Davis and bestow upon him this rite.
What is ordination?
This is the name of John Wesley's mother, who had an irreplaceable impact on his life and ministry.
Who is Susanna Wesley?
Call me Ishmael--the name of the first born son of this Genesis patriarch, officially making this old man a father
Who is Abraham/Abram?
The single largest author of the New Testament is this man.
Who is Paul?
Jesus said to them, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
What is John chapter 14?
Rev. Craig has two daughters. They live in these two cities.
What are Shreveport and New Orleans?
The UMC observes the following sacraments.
What are Holy Communion/Eucharist and Baptism? (2)
King David had Uriah the Hittite killed in battle, which left his way clear to have an affair with this woman.
Who is Bathsheba?
This woman has for centuries been falsely labeled as a prostitute, but scripture only tells us that Jesus removed 7 demons from her. She was a faithful disciple, and saw the resurrected Jesus on Easter morning.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
"If we are thrown into the fiery furnace, the God we serve will save us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O King."
What is Daniel chapter 3?
Maxwell is the name of Rev. Weldon's beloved dog. The spoiled pup gets his name from this pop culture reference, from which Rev. Weldon prefers to name all his dogs.
What are names found in Beatles' songs?
At Oxford College, John Wesley started a gathering of friends who prayed together, visited the sick and imprisoned, and held each other accountable. Some called them Methodists for this, but at first, they preferred to be called this.
What is the Holy Club?
In ______ 117, we find the shortest chapter of the Bible. In ______ 119, we find the longest chapter of the Bible.
What are Psalms, and Psalms?
There are many miracles found throughout the Gospels. However, other than the resurrection of Jesus, this miracle is the only one to appear in all 4 Gospels.
What is the feeding of the 5,000?
"If I give away all of my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not love, I gain nothing."
What is I Corinthians 13?
Rev. Weldon's grandparents was mentioned in a sermon a few weeks ago. Their surname was this--the same name as John Wesley's college.
What is Oxford?
This is the name of the first female Bishop in the Louisiana Annual Conference.
Who is Cynthia Fierro Harvey?
The 10 Commandments are written down in full in these 2 books of the Bible.
What are Exodus (20), and Deuteronomy (5)?
Paul won many over to Christ. But sometimes, he stepped on some very important toes. Name the Disciple (one of the original 12) that Paul "confronted" on several occasions.
Who is Peter?
"Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path."
Hint: It's part of a long chapter
What is Psalm 119?
Rev. Katie has previously worked as a counselor at Uskichitto for 7 years, but she is aware that you don't always get to choose how you are remembered. To this day, if a counselor calls in a "Code Katie Black," they are referencing this unfortunate occurrence.
What is a 'camper that is throwing up'?
It was on Aldersgate St on this day in history that John Wesley heard a lay speaker reading Martin Luther's preface to the book of Romans, and felt his heart was "strangely warmed."
What is May 24, 1738?
Of the 12 sons of Israel, only this one was younger than Joseph, and he later found himself in possession of stolen goods planted by Joseph.
Who is Benjamin?
In this short letter, Paul pleads for a slave, Onesimus, to be freed. We never find out the fate of the slave's life.
What is Philemon?
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm."
What is Ephesians 6?