Location
Which country has the largest Methodist population?
USA/North America
What is the main sacred text of Methodism?
The Bible
Where is central Hall Westminster Located?
London England
Who is considered the founder of the Methodist movement?
John Wesley
What is different in some methodist churches in relation to Ash Wednesday?
Ashes are not always dispersed among the congregation.
Which country has the 2nd largest Methodist population?
Nigeria
What are the two main sections of the Bible?
Old Testament and New Testament
What are the three things Methodist Hall Westminster represents?
faith, community service, and social justice.
Who wrote thousands of Christian hymns to spread the Methodist teachings?
Charles Wesley
When is Methodist church communion usually given?
The first Sunday of every month.
What is the Methodist population in India?
3.15 million
Which Methodist founder wrote sermons and explanatory notes on the New Testament?
John Wesley
What "site" did the Methodist church start? AND what club started the methodist church.
Oxford University and the Holy Club
Where did George Whitefield spread Methodist teachings?
Britian and American colonies
Name four of religious holidays mentioned in the slides: the methodist church celebrates.
Advent, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Aldersgate day, world communion sunday, Good Friday, pentecost, Epiphany
13.69 Million
Which creed does the Methodist Church use for special services?
Apostles' Creed
Who started the holy club and what did they do at holy club?
John and Charles Wesley; Participated in bible study prayer, group activites immersing themselves in the faith.
What did John Wesley want from the the people when he started Methodist movement?
Wanted people to take faith seriously and help other
What days does the Methodist church not celebrate/recognize?
All Saints day, Immaculate conception, assumption of Mary
Name the three most populated methodist countries in order from most populated to least populated.
North America, Nigeria, India
What are the first three lines of the Apostles' Creed?
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
Name the Two religious sites mentioned AND two important things about each.
Church Westminster - an important Methodist place of worship and a major center for the Methodist Church
Oxford - Religious Group - Holy Club, start of methodist faith, service, recieved communion, studied scriptures
Who is Susanna Wesley and why was she important?
Mother of John and Charles Wesley and influenced their religious education
What unique two "days" does the Methodist church recognize/celebrate? AND what does it remember?
Aldersgate Day - John Wesleys contribution to the start of the Methodist Church
World Communion Sunday - Celebrates all churches in communion wiht one another