Patrick on November 11th, 2009

Q2010

Q2010

TEAM AND INDIVDIUAL REGISTRATION ARE NOT YET OPEN.
TEAM ESTIMATED TO BE AVAILABLE MID-DECEMBER 2009 or EARLY JANUARY 2010
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION TO BE AVAILABLE LATE JANUARY or EARLY FEBRUARY 2010
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 28th, 2010 at MVNU.

THE EVENT WILL BEGIN WITH AN OPENING SERVICE ON JUNE 28th at 7:30PM
AND WILL CONCLUDE WITH AN AWARDS CEREMONY STARTING AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30AM ON JULY 3rd.

Individual costs for the event include:

  • Participant Quizzers and coaches – $165 (updated because of budget changes)
    (includes 5 nights (Mon-Fri), 16 meals (lunch Mon-lunch Sat); linens (2 sheets, blanket, 2 towels, 2 washcloths, no pillows or toiletries; bring your own-we will have pillows and fans for sale at registration); a group photo; an event shirt; ministry project; individual and team placement awards; individual placement scholarships; activities, 50 years of quizzing celebration; services; devotions; volunteer, officials and coaches training; Barefoot Ministries material-each person will receive one piece of John material; fun and laughter).
  • Participant Officials and Event Volunteers who gain director approval- $75 (includes the same as the participants)
  • Guests – $170 (updated because of budget changes) (includes the same as the participants)
  • Families – starting at $130 per person with a minimum of 3 non-participants
    more discounts with more family members (cannot include quizzers, coaches, officials, volunteer or quiz staff)
  • Early and late housing (early housing only Saturday the 26th and/or Sunday the 27th) the late housing will be limited; some may need to stay in hotels as there is another convention starting on Sunday the 4th – $10 per night per person)
  • Early meals (Monday breakfast and lunch only-$5 for breakfast and $6 for lunch)
  • Highlight Video – $17

Team costs for the event include:

  • District Team (both novice & experienced) – $140 per team
    3rd, 4th, 5th, or more teams from a district – $125 per team
  • Local Team (both novice & experienced) – $100 per team

**NOTE: Disclaimer, these prices are subject to budget approval and may change at any time until registration starts.

Patrick on September 13th, 2009

The link below has full results, including electronic versions of the score sheets, if you are interested.

http://stats.moquiz.org/index.html

Patrick on August 27th, 2009

What: Quiz Lock in hosted by Word of Life

Where: Word of Life
12 Hoffert St
Union, MO 63084-2016
(636) 583-2128

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=word+of+life+church+of+the+nazarene&ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=38.438918,-91.014369&spn=0.00842,0.013733&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A

When: next Friday, 9/4/2009, 7:00 pm-7:00 am

Cost is $7.00.

They need to bring their books, a couple of changes of clothes
(games), snacks to share, any drinks they want (pop machine available
or Kool-Aid is …provided), good attitudes, and a readiness to STUDY!

Must know ASAP if you are coming!

Contact Janette Cole if you plan to attend at wordoflifenazarene at juno.com.

Patrick on August 27th, 2009

The Corinthian church was experiencing divisions. People were apparently setting themselves up as teachers and gathering followings, creating divisions in the church.

Paul spends most of chapter 3 and going in to chapter 4 downplaying normal human views of a person’s stature. He goes out of his way to say he and Apollos are “Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task.” (1 Corinthians 3:5).

It appears, based on 1 Corinthians 4:6, that Paul was using himself, Peter and Apollos as examples in his discussions to avoid naming names and further stoking the divisive fire. These things are all of the things he’s been discussing going back to 1 Corinthians 1:10 when Paul starts talking about the divisions. He continues in verse 7 to hammer them on the fact that any gifts they have at all are only due to Christ.

Paul then continues to point out the arrogance of the Corinthians. They are apparently in a place of stature in the community. They seem to have some regard accorded to them. They need a heavy dose of humility. Paul uses some irony as well. “We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ!” (1 Corinthians 5:10)

Divisive, egotistical, arrogant and in need of humility. Paul finishes chapter 4 with a warning. “What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip, or in love and with a gentle spirit?” (1 Corinthians 5:21) Paul takes seriously his responsibility to disciple and hold accountable those he has brought to Christ.

Patrick on August 18th, 2009

I memorized about 60 or 70 percent of 1st and 2nd Corinthians when I was a sophomore at Farmington High School. I’ve coached over the material a few times since then. I remember much of it.

At NYI convention, someone gave me a new look at part of it. One thing we know about the church in Corinth is that they were pretty messed up.

Paul usually opens his letters with some sort of thanks for something that a church is doing well. Some examples:

  • He thanks the Philippians for their “partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” Philippians 1:5
  • Ephesians, “ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you” Ephesians 1:15-16
  • Colossians, “we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints” Colossians 1:4
  • Thessalonians, “your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 1
  • Romans, “because your faith is being reported all over the world” Romans 1:8

So, you might ask, how is he thankful for the Corinthians? Here’s how:

“I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Corinthians 1:4

He’s thankful for the opportunity God has to show grace because they are so messed up. Paul does go on to talk about how He has enriched them in all ways, but think about it. He’s thankful for the grace God has shown them.

I’m learning a lot about God’s grace and how I cannot assume that someone doesn’t get a chance to take advantage of it. God offers it to all. The Corinthian church (and Paul himself) give us biblical examples of what God can forgive. No one is beyond salvation.

I compare Paul’s treatment of Corinth to Jonah’s reaction to the grace God showed the Ninevites. In Jonah 4:2, he says, “I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.”

Jonah knew God had enough grace even for the Ninevites, so he tried to avoid going there because he didn’t want them saved. Be honest. There are people you’ve felt that way about. I have. The biggest area of growth all Christians need is to see people with Christ’s perfect love. Jonah didn’t and Paul did. Do you?

Patrick on August 2nd, 2009

2009 Olathe Tournament Flyer

Patrick on June 15th, 2009

Our material for the 2009-2010 quiz year will be 1st and 2nd Corinthians. Churches need to start planning for materials and practices that I hope start sometime in early August. We will again have a pre-season kickoff/workshop. We’re going to try and schedule more than 1, preferably the same day but in different locations so you might get one closer to home.

Patrick on April 19th, 2009

MAX Results
Missouri B team, 3rd place
Heather Taylor – 9th in B Division

Missouri A Team – 4th place
Jon Griggs – 14th place
Josh Calhoun – 10th place
Christina Wilkins – 6th place

Christina Wilkins made the MNU Region B team to quiz at General Assembly in Orlando in June!

Patrick on April 8th, 2009

Morning Results

Place Team Wins Losses Points
1 Ferguson A 6 0 1540
2 Fenton 6 0 1110
3 Arnold 5 1 1280
4 Harvester 4 2 1080
5 Word of Life B 3 3 650
6 Word of Life A 3 3 640
7 Southwest 3 3 580
8 Bowling Green 2 3 3 500
9 Gateway 3 3 470
10 Bowling Green 1 2 4 530
11 South County 1 2 4 270
12 Ferguson One 1 5 290
13 Mexico 1 5 240
14 South County 2 0 6 80
14 South County 2 0 6 80

Final Results

1st Place – Ferguson

2nd Place – Fenton

3rd Place – Arnold

4th Place – Harvester

Patrick on April 8th, 2009

Quizz-off for MAX Teams

MAX Team A: Christina Wilkins, Rebekah Wilkins, Josh Calhoun, Jon Griggs, Ricki Lokeomanivong

MAX Team B: Jessica Daud, Elizabeth Griggs, Kris Harris, Heather Taylor, Christina Whitney

Place Name Church Points Average Correct Errors
1 Josh Calhoun Harvester 530 88.33 24 1
2 Christina Wilkins Ferguson A 520 86.67 24 2
3 Jon Griggs Arnold 490 81.67 23 4
4 Jessica Daud Word of Life A 470 78.33 22 5
5 Elizabeth Griggs Arnold 460 76.67 22 6
6 Christina Whitney Word of Life B 410 68.33 20 7
7 Kris Harris Fenton 410 68.33 20 8
8 Ricki Lokeomanivong Southwest 410 68.33 21 10
9 Heather Taylor Ferguson A 400 66.67 19 4
10 Rebekah Wilkins Ferguson A 400 66.67 20 7
11 Alyssa Calhoun Harvester 360 60 17 3
12 Alyssa Swope Fenton 360 60 19 12
13 Drew Smith Gateway 330 55 17 10
14 Patrick Hopke Bowling Green 1 320 53.33 16 7
15 Keara Swope Fenton 300 50 15 9
16 Shiann Truelove Bowling Green 2 210 35 11 10
17 Graham Buckhannon Ferguson One 170 28.33 9 6
18 Karli Tumbleson Mexico 160 26.67 10 16
19 Nick Stumbaugh Bowling Green 2 140 23.33 7 4
20 Joseph Taylor Ferguson A 140 23.33 7 7
21 Loren Schmidt Bowling Green 1 130 21.67 6 3
22 Paul Griggs Arnold 120 20 6 1
23 Adam Schwentker Word of Life B 120 20 6 6
24 Kevin Poole South County 1 120 20 6 6
25 Cameron Dinwiddie South County 1 120 20 8 16
26 Ryan Seamon Word of Life A 100 16.67 5 1
27 Ben Stear Southwest 100 16.67 5 2
28 Jonny Yoder Bowling Green 2 100 16.67 5 3
29 Kristyn Carmen Ferguson One 90 15 5 10
30 Ashley Kalter Arnold 80 13.33 4 0
31 Michael Beck Harvester 80 13.33 4 2
32 Reed Black Gateway 80 13.33 4 5
33 Samantha Dolley Word of Life B 60 10 3 0
34 Steven Kelly Southwest 60 10 3 1
35 Tasha Ingram Arnold 60 10 3 2
36 Garrett Pease Mexico 60 10 3 4
37 Jerrad Swearingen South County 2 60 10 3 6
38 Brian Kush Bowling Green 1 50 8.33 3 4
39 Cody Vaught Gateway 40 6.67 2 0
40 Megan Crockett South County 1 40 6.67 2 0
41 Zac Howard Word of Life B 40 6.67 2 2
42 Chris Wilson Ferguson One 40 6.67 2 2
43 Allyson Moore Mexico 40 6.67 2 5
44 Kelli Poole South County 2 30 5 2 4
45 Marisa Schmidt Bowling Green 1 20 3.33 1 0
46 Nick Goodwin Harvester 20 3.33 1 0
47 Kenny Eklund Word of Life A 20 3.33 1 0
48 Leah Romine Ferguson One 20 3.33 1 0
49 Malcom Black Word of Life A 20 3.33 1 1
50 Ashley White South County 2 0 0 0 0
51 Emma Worner Harvester 0 0 0 0
52 Patrick Harris Mexico 0 0 0 0
53 Corrin Matheny Gateway 0 0 0 0
54 William Cobb Bowling Green 2 0 0 0 0
55 Brad Werner South County 1 0 0 0 0
56 Dominic Bennett Gateway 0 0 0 0
57 Susie Malloy South County 2 0 0 0 1
58 Brian Collins Southwest 0 0 0 1
59 Shane McAtee Gateway 0 0 0 3
Patrick on September 5th, 2007

The cycle of books we quiz on is posted at http://www.wbqa.org/wbqa_quizcycle.htm. The Nazarene Church follows the WBQA quiz cycle posted there.

Patrick on August 7th, 2007

To paraphrase the current rules:

  • quizzer can complete a question as a multiple-part question
    • all the parts of the question MUST be from the same biblical passage
    • if more than one biblical passage is used, only the first question is accepted
  • memory verse questions cannot be answered as multiples
  • all questions must be given before the answers
  • if answers are not in the same order as questions, it is the quizzer’s responsibility to make clear to the quizmaster which answers go with which questions
  • if a quizzer provides incorrect information in any part, the entire answer is incorrect
  • if the quizzer gives the correct question/answer but does not answer all of the additional questions, they are still correct—as long as no erroneous information was provided
Patrick on August 7th, 2007

Question: If a quizzer is answering a question by doing a “multiple” response and gets all the information in without getting the exact question/answer, is it still correct?

Answer: Short answer, no. The end point is that they must answer the question you intended to ask. If they get that info in a form that is answering a different question, then they are incorrect. However, the rules do allow for an “inverse” to be correct. An inverse is where the question they give contains the information from the answer and their answer contains the original question’s information.

If anyone reading disagrees, feel free to let me know or comment on this.