Early in the Journey Newsletter
5
Abbreviated Thanksgiving Edition
Contents
1. Announcements
2. Something for Your Heart
3. Surf Report
4. Video of the Week
5. Forgettable Fact
6. Potent Quotables
7. Parting Shot
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
I am looking forward to meeting this
Sunday and concluding Romans chapter
3. If you would like notes from any
of the past lessons, let me know. No
long reviews or explanations this
week. So until Sunday at 11-am, be
thankful for the ways our God has
blessed you.
2. SOMETHING FOR YOUR HEART
Here it is, Thanksgiving Day. You
may think you've learned everything
you need to know about Thanksgiving,
but let's see how you do on this
quiz about Pilgrims, turkeys, the
Bible and more. Send me back all the
correct answers before next
Thursday's newsletter and I'll give
you a copy of the new Mercy Me CD
that does not even hit the stores
until next Tuesday. (Yeah, I usually
get popular Christian music before
it can be bought, one of the many
cool things about my job.)
Here we go...
1.
By definition, what is a "pilgrim"?
A.
A rebel
B.
A traveler
C.
A church attender
D.
A wearer of funny hats
2.
Who was the old woman in the temple
who gave thanks that Jesus had been
born (eight days after his birth)?
A.
Anna
B.
Hannah
C.
Susannah
D.
Rosanna
3.
In what year was the first Macy's
Thanksgiving Day parade?
A.
1904
B.
1924
C.
1944
D.
1964
4.
Which president proclaimed that
Thanksgiving would be celebrated
annually on the fourth Thursday in
November?
A.
George Washington
B.
James Monroe
C.
Abraham Lincoln
D.
William Howard Taft
5.
How frequently should we be
thankful, according to 1
Thessalonians 5:18?
A.
"Whenever ye triumph over thine
enemies."
B.
"Whenever you pray."
C.
"Every time you think of what the
Lord has done for you."
D.
"Always" (Or "In all
circumstances.")
6.
What is the top speed of a wild
turkey flying for short distances?
A.
35 mph
B.
45 mph
C.
55 mph
D.
65 mph
7.
What document did the pilgrims
create to establish their rights in
the New World?
A.
Pilgrim's Progress
B.
Articles of Confederation
C.
Bill of Rights
D.
Mayflower Compact
8.
What Old Testament prophet continued
to pray and give thanks to God, even
after King Darius decreed it was
against the law?
A.
Isaiah
B.
Ezekiel
C.
Daniel
D.
PROFFA-C (the gangsta prophet)
9.
The world's heaviest turkey weighed
in at how many pounds?
A.
56
B.
66
C.
76
D.
86
10. After rebuilding the walls
around Jerusalem, who assigned two
large choirs to walk along the new
walls, singing and giving thanks?
A.
Ezra
B.
Nehemiah
C.
Joshua
D.
Solomon
11. Who was the Indian who taught
the Pilgrims how to get by in the
New World?
A.
Squanto
B.
Sequoyah
C.
Powhatan
D.
Butterball
12. Who wrote, "Every time I think
of you, I give thanks to my God"?
A.
John
B.
Paul
C.
George
D.
Ringo
13. The pilgrims sailed to America
because they were dissatisfied with
what church?
A.
Roman Catholic Church
B.
Greek Orthodox Church
C.
Church of England
D.
German Lutheran Church
14. Which psalm tells us to "Enter
[God's] gates with thanksgiving; go
into his courts with praise"?
A.
Psalm 1
B.
Psalm 23
C.
Psalm 100
D.
Psalm 139
15. What do you call that bright red
thing that hangs under a turkey's
chin?
A.
Snood
B.
Wattle
C.
Comb
D.
That gobbler gross-out thingy
More important than how much you
know about Thanksgiving (the proper
noun) is how well you do at "thanks
giving" (the active verb). In the
midst of this year's massive food
spreads and nonstop football games,
remember where every "good and
perfect" gift comes from (James
1:17). Then be sure to make time to
tell God thanks.
On
your own ...
Read Colossians 3:12-17.
What are some personal qualities
that should accompany thanksgiving?
How should we demonstrate that we
are thankful? What are some
opportunities you will have to show
your gratitude this week?
3. SURF REPORT
~ The True Thanksgiving Story
Where did the tradition of
Thanksgiving come from? How long
has the holiday been celebrated?
Those are just two of the
questions answered at this
informative site.
~ Turkey to go – another
pointless game that's kinda
fun.
4. VIDEO OF THE WEEK
A hilarious Japanese Prank
5. FORGETTABLE FACT
A spooked turkey can run
at speeds up to 20 miles
per hour. They can also
burst into flight
approaching speeds
between 50-55 mph in a
matter of seconds.
6. POTENT QUOTABLES
Thou who hast given
so much to me, give
one thing more--a
grateful heart!
- George Herbert
There's one thing
for which you can be
thankful--only you
and God have all the
facts about
yourself.
- Dub Nance
Some people always
sigh in thanking
God.
- Elizabeth Barrett
Browning
7. PARTING SHOT
It is now common
knowledge that the
average American
gains 7 pounds
between Thanksgiving
and New Year's Day.
Enjoy!
Let me know how we
can be praying for
you. If you have any
questions about the
newsletter, about
our current study,
if you need
anything, or if
there is anything I
can do for you,
simply contact me.
Feedback is welcome
and helpful.
Wishing you
a grateful heart and
a full stomach.
Have a wonderful
Thanksgiving.
See you Sunday.
