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Contact your District Sunday School Officials for competition rules and Spelling Bee List

or Sunday School Dean & Coordinator Missionary Mirriam Knox 708.503.4969

Sunday School Olympics Saturday, June 14, 2014 New Birth COGIC 1500 West 69th Street Chicago, Illinois

First Jurisdiction Illinois—Church of God in Christ Bishop Ocie Booker, Jurisdictional Prelate Mother Shirley Hughes, Jurisdictional Supervisor

STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental

Breakfast

- Featuring – Bible Bowl, Spelling Bee, Math & Bible Art Competition

…also more activities, food and fun

Bible Bowl Seniors: Ages 16-23 Spelling Bee Level I: Grades 1 - 2 Bible Bowl Juniors: Ages 5-15 Spelling Bee Level II: Grades 3 - 4 Spelling Bee Level III: Grades 5 - 6 Bible Bowl Rounds: Spelling Bee Level IV: Grades 7 - 8 1) Church of God in Christ History Spelling Bee Level V: Grades 9 - 12 2) Church of God in Christ Doctrine 3) The Book of Joshua Math Competition: Art Competition Theme: Level 1 Grades 3-4 Elementary 1st – 4th Grade Level 2A Grades 5-6 Level 2B Grades 7-8 Junior 5th – 8th Grade Level 3A Grades 9-10 Level 3B Grades 11-12 Senior 9th – 12th Grade

Elder Michael Payton, State Sunday School Supt. Missy Mirriam Knox, State Field Rep.

FIRST JURISDICTION ILLINOIS – CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Sunday School Olympics 2014 Oratorical Competition

Topic “Will the Foundation of our Church be Shaken because of the

Changing Laws of the Land?”

Should address: 1. the legalizing marijuana 2. the legalizing same sex marriage 3. Use of Bible reference

5 to 10 minutes Memorized

Junior Level Ages 12-‐15 Senior Level Ages 16-‐22

The characteristic of oratory which distinguishes it from public speaking, in general, is its appeal to the emotions. No matter how clear, logical, or effective speaking may be, as long as it appeals primarily to the intellect, it remains public speaking. When, however, emotions are touched — love, joy, hate, ambition — then speaking becomes oratory. And although oratory appeals powerfully to the emotions of the hearer, yet it is not necessarily preaching. Oratory is composed of two elements: matter and manner. When one gives an oration, one should be certain of the content and substance of his/her oration. Oratorical topics are received yearly from the National Coordinator. Orations must be original, and are to be done from memory. The time limit is 5-‐10 minutes.


Sunday School Olympics 2014

Mathematics Competition

Contrary to popular thinking, mathematics, not music, is the only true universal language. Mathematics is one of the most useful and fascinating divisions of human knowledge. It is a part of the experience of all people, regardless of how far they have gone in school. Mathematics helps us in many other important areas of study, and has the power to solve some of the deepest puzzles man faces. Mathematics is the very foundation of scientific technology. Most people, whether they realize it or not, use mathematics in varying degrees in their everyday activities. Mom, for instance, utilizes mathematics when she goes grocery shopping, or plans out the family budget. Dad uses mathematics when he works in his carpentry shop, or makes out the income tax returns. The daughter uses mathematics when she cuts out a pattern for a new dress, and their son utilizes mathematics for his model-building hobby. (SMM COGIC) The mathematics competition is provided to promote excellence in mathematics. Students with a strong background in mathematics are encouraged to participate. Calculators are not permitted in Level I and Level II competitions. Level III participates are encouraged to bring and use their own calculators. Who is eligible? The Mathematics Competition is conducted on three levels: Level I Grades 3 – 4 Preparation: Basic Operations - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Basic Fractions, Word Problems Level II A: Grades 5 – 6, B: Grades 7 – 8 Preparation: Basic Operations, Fractions, Decimals, Percents and Word Problems Level III A: Grades 9 – 10, B: Grades 11 – 12 Preparation: Algebra, Geometry, Word Problems, SAT Math Each level will have a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winner from each session (A & B). The test will be graded. The student with the highest grade on their level will receive 1st place. The student with 2nd highest grade will receive 2nd place and third highest grade will receive 3rd place. In the event of a tie, students will be administered tie breakers problems. Please Note: If any grade category has less than four “4” participants, the First & Second Sessions (A&B) will be combined for awards purposes.



Who is eligible? Any youth age 6 to 18 who are in grades 1 thru 12. Guideline and Rules Level I ~~~~~~ Grades 1 -‐ 2 Level II ~~~~~ Grades 3 -‐ 4 Level III ~~~~~ Grades 5 -‐ 6 Level IV ~~~~~ Grades 7 -‐ 8 Level V ~~~~~~ Grades 9 -‐ 12 Study words requirement: 1. Study your grade level list, put the spelling in a sentence, and look up definitions Competition 1. The Spell master shall pronounce each word clearly to each contestant. The contestant will

have to “say spell say” repeat the word then spell the word then repeat the word a second time. The contestant can ask the Spell master to put the word in a simple sentence or give a definition. (Note some words have more than one spelling or definition. If the word is spelled right it will be accepted)

2. Having started to spell a word, a contestant shall be given no opportunity to change the letters

once pronounced. A speller, having started to spell a word may retrace, providing the letters and their sequence are not changed in the retracing.

3. Upon missing the spelling of a word, the contestant drops out of the contest. 4. When the contestants are reduced to two, the elimination procedure changes. When one

person misspells a word the next person must spell that word plus the next word to win. If one of the last two people misspells, and the other person after correcting the error of the first person misses the next word given, the first can have the chance to spell that word, if spelled correctly then if the same person spells the next word right then that person wins. (You must spell two words right in a row to win).

5. Any question during the contest must be referred to the judges immediately. No protest can be considered after a round has started.

Judges 1. The three judges are in complete control of the Bee. 2. Head Judge has the final say during the Bee. (Timekeeper)

2nd Judge shall follow the Spell master word List. (Recording Judge) 3rd Judge shall check the Webster Dictionary for correct spelling and assist the Spell master with the words.

FIRST JURSIDICTION ILLINOIS 2014

SPELLING BEE Grades 1st-‐2nd

Eden Noah Judges Minister atlas home pencil Hebrews bear horn sale keep Bible July shark awake jacket fear shirt asleep bird junk skirt away Ruth green sister alone brother Friday snail again Ezra cricket snow Angel

Adam Easter extra bubble Eve belong believe chuckle wealth band able fight cook two train rainbow crown too snow mouth color lost west flipper Matthew note butter must drop sleep white number dance morning yellow Judea

dark prepare water teeth drink night read three ark nose wash Luke Mary magical where Cain Job kitten wear cane steam David staff after make devil Judas white earth uniform hear together Christmas orange Mark flunk

foot strong scold Noah bunch cherry happy King church print greedy bread gift Paul pray belong green James belief giant May purple lady bear April wallet blue winner Matthew river Moses place golf road Sarah soul

Grades 1 st-‐2nd Continued

Exodus usher Abel Boaz basket word banana sheriff cheek policeman trash swing sweet telephone jolly tennis Manger empire rule Esther send Bishop white Pastor third violin faith wreath faithful Christmas believe yield Peter yoga title body gallery horn general throw healthy sometimes cold

until cough numbers skate dare worm Wednesday inhale Amos janitor jumbo juvenile grade August Tuesday canoe Friday kitchen Mark shine Naomi mermaid threw closet through legacy write mountain proud nugget shovel icing wind-‐chill drizzle explore Acts major Joshua Titus Luke Saul obey Timothy

2014 GRADES 3rd-‐4th

early tough scrutiny channel bigamy quote scoundrel fervent altitude everything camp ghost attitude whale umbrella beautiful balcony running empower niece bicycle unhappy commandment oxygen caboose marry disciple abnormal brochure spouse feasible praise endless service forfeit Lord children upright rainbow faithful delicious sleeping

penguin marry disguise hunting hinge Joshua dreary Hebrews along salvation encore verbal Miriam wisdom power warrior Esther temple second weigh dwelling Jesus flannel abrupt chase Micah Hannah Ephesians laugh Genesis Gomer Samuel prayer Jerusalem Ruth Galatians herself misery acid November airport pigeon gigantic

Hebrews magenta magical Babylon Thursday peculiar distrust jacket affection persevere separate evening exciting pressure prepare herdsmen Priest radiant neighbor knock belief serenely swimming library Bible sandals version invention bellow destination Minister Saturday borrow dresses sanctuary remember Judges unique naughty Canaan court velocity immediate

memory bridegroom homework measure storage Ephesians Lucifer Marcus nostril Timothy descend perfect obedient others moment Holy Spirit Matthews cloak coach Titus Corinthians clothes anchor together opposite confection communion envision perfume party majesty Obadiah hamburger deceive orchestra common pyramid decisive Goliath dedicate

Grades 3rd-‐4th Continued quest Esau rejoice Jacob Deborah Genesis mortal odor Egypt civics ascend crucify Golgotha distract standard trouble thousand baptize Silas poetic Samuel chosen logical optimism estimate remember charity classify forgive assume family tonight battle sermon tongue Evangelist compass purse serve nozzle perfection therapy strong foreground

empire stomach forever delighted strange kidney trust thyroid trials Psalms Jehovah Jeremiah Michael persecution dreams remnant lesson Aaron refreshing atonement danger tabernacle tomorrow Baal November approach repent pretend violent departure neighbor wilderness nephew smitten valiant Ishmael reflection fashion Bethlehem calculator Calvary Faithful

2014 GRADES 5th-‐6th

translation supplementary compensated Neptune adversity capture Jeroboam Scriptures chlorine cease exhortation veneer blanket discuss substantial Palestine infinity thorax necessity Testament Elisha silhouette declaration yearling Elijah immerse ancestor victorious binoculars sufficient calligraphy Scribes derogatory Abraham camouflage Pharisees diphtheria tetanus successor manna pneumonia rhyme sackcloth

galaxy catastrophe Gentiles Messiah eunuchs feasible Sodom Leviticus Israelites alphabet encyclopedia Jehovah discipleship extraordinary Ephesus Macedonia Colossians appendix Colossians capricious consequences rhinestone hydrant fortification monetary commander Nehemiah amputation Psalms lustrous Macedonia computer discouraged narrate manufacture egocentric bereaved nausea agitate embezzlement critical malicious furniture

colostomy faithful reign Bartholomew Nomad volatile diligence immortality dinosaur muscular Samaritan shepherds lethargic alligator Gideon destroy benevolent cosmetic Simeon Jezebel fraction correlate chronology Bathsheba Babylon fragrance wounded quarterback procedure Republican Levites tortoise divinity dominion Rachel stomach oasis Damascus Rebecca vagabond ingredient shawl material

Grades 5th-‐6th continued wrath Pharaoh breathe telescope umpire pantomime defiant telephone wallop regurgitate descendants vertical abstract recovery decency cadaver infectious abominable immigration percolate barbaric literacy definite prognosis beguile unanimous misinterpret pleurisy testimony solitaire slingshot pageant emerge portray tragic quadrangle prophets inoculate Revelations plagues Lamentations

devastated Tsunami dessert environment euphoria ignorance editorial intellectual milliliter Chronicles endurance desolate wholesome restoration despicable Philistines conceit material propensity grammarian egotism journey testimony matrimony elasticity competent emulate exotic raspberry ambassador resuscitate condemn triangle technician dyspnea Leviticus Abimelech Habakkuk dismal Haggai pessimism acrobat

optimism brochure criteria gourmet foreigner thermostat Ammonites trespass numerator parasite denominator allocation temperature potassium capillary embellish masquerade imitate nutritious kindergarten distress vegetarian deliverance covenant prognosis thousand parish inheritance perish Gideon gigantic harlot recommend authority religious Romans pedicure Judgment schedule Proverbs separate testimony

2014 GRADES 7th-‐8th

Chaldeans Absalom endocrinology Rehoboam Apocalypse Nehemiah aluminum Catholicism Apostolic zenith alloy Pontius counterclockwise speculate prejudice herringbone condemn remnant asylum Elias automatic Jericho Shadrach reformation diminutive confirm punishment accomplishment dermatitis mixture province transgression deluge measure Zechariah dominion Corinthians badminton Ezekiel Priscilla Philippians battalion Lamentations

membrane decaffeinated negotiable Ecclesiastes quizzical brethren Agrippa amenities vigorous Colossians diagram stratosphere millennium inspiration objection insulation foreign celebration reprimand Samaria Boaz Mesopotamia empirical Tabernacle nepotism execution pestilence Gilead nocturnal hallucination implicit blaspheme Bathsheba obituary inaugural sacrifices omnipotence narcoleptic propaganda Delilah capillary jambalaya Kremlin

Demetrius palate larynx leniency Obed-‐Edom poinsettia pharynx lethargy Salome obstinate Lieutenant instigate justification jurisdiction proclaim diarrhea reproach cornerstone personification hypertension serenade rebellion opossum diabetes Ananias Gomorrah obstinate Isaiah Tabernacle coronation pretentious myrrh contusion convulsive aborigine versatile effervescent Philemon procrastinate neurotic sovereign counterfeit hypochondria

nebulosity oscillation damnation

Grades 7th-‐ 8th continued surrogate remnants disburse sapphire endocrine peninsula Obadiah dinosaur etiquette fluctuate Ecclesiastes typhoon universal Naaman embezzle crucifixion thoroughbred marvelous priority larceny ultimatum retribution premiere excrete Isaiah Zephaniah questionable excretion Epistle Haggai Ephraim forbidden Apostle excessive Macedonia Ephesus Hezekiah vindictive telemetry Euphrates

Elucidate Arabesque Abed-‐Nego reprehensible criterion psychology Aquila harmonious Caleb myrrh regurgitate thoroughbred Caiaphas epilepsy Gideon proclamation plantigrade mezzanine depreciate perseverance deviate pituitary exhume Obadiah altruist stethoscope deterrent sacrifice Adonis hallelujah allegiance Levites alienate multitude Adirondack beatitudes adjutant Resurrection Jabez destitute formaldehyde

Nazareth algebraic heathen alluring Jerusalem deliberate restoration Lebanon Israel renaissance judgment repertory Capernaum propeller Jurisdiction Assyrian auxiliary Bismarck instruction mortality communion simile International Zedekiah chastity surveillance millennium toreador assurance tyranny salutation bereavement Thessalonians unconscious Revelations infuriate manifestation malignant chalice polypeptide Manasseh

2014 GRADES 9th-‐12th lasciviousness martyr Phoenician expound Gresham duodenum annihilate Lemuel chastisement arthroscopy Alexandria ultrafiltration documentary Apollos benediction cinematographer prostrate travesty laparoscopy circumcise Shechem Ananias tempestuous mezzanine Nebuchadnezzar masquerade antihistamine Jedidah synthesize apocalyptic abolitionists phlebitis autonomously acrophobia vaudevillian equilibrium Josiah regalia Titanic Ammorites neutralize requiem capricious celluloid

capitulation vicissitudes descendants acetone Zerubbabel Barnabas calligraphy corruption Timaeus monstrosity Canaan marmalade carcinogenic Beersheba mastectomy osmotic Philistines Demetrius chiropractor Ethiopia dominion laity cirrhosis minimalism auricular ecumenical Alcatraz authenticity oratorical Alpheus beneficent femoral Appalachia bacterium cadaverous Herodias benevolence trigonometry Pharaoh ransom manganese Phoebe exhortation grotesque

prophetess buoyancy Ezekiel Deliah bureaucracy nephrectomy Dorcas Calvinism atrophy vestments carnivorous hydro lytic Bismarck catastrophe Canadian dialysis concussion Phoenix Peninnah asphyxiate anonymous Sapphira congenial ascension Shulamite Theophilus journalism Charlotte facilitator jubilation Cheyenne triumphant cyanide habitation protagonist molecular Jamaica Thessalonians fluoroscopy transplant monumental

Grades 9th-‐12th Continued

encampment genealogy fundamental commensurate encounter sequestered mononuclear quadrilateral unprincipled coincidence occupancy extraneous bereavement epilepsy generation distillation obituary harmonious tetrachloride projectionist ultramarine concordance Haggai lascivious Jonathan Jebusite patriarch paranoia incense disobedience Thaddaeus

Egyptian consecration admonition Benjamin mythology destruction nuisance Ananias Seraphim redemption Chronicles genealogy armourbearer linguistic descendants Jehoshaphat Pentateuch eternity Moabites valedictorian diversity spiritual Gentiles affliction assassinate Euphrates abomination Nineveh Socrates divergences synagogue

octogenarian narcissus antichrist Tallahassee gnash controversy virtuous Tennessee Mississippi accusation recompense deliverance Deuteronomy rhetorical summoned courageous Cherubim Genesis notwithstanding dissension Massachusetts Minneapolis prosperity enumeration disaster Ammonites ferment opponent Goliath parables condemnation



Bible Bowl Competition

RULES

AGE: Sr. Team members must meet age requirements. They must have attained the age of 16

– 23 by the start of the convention. Jr. Team members must be between the ages of 5 and 15. Each District may submit one (1) Junior level tem and one (1) senior level team. Participants should meet the required age range by the time of the event.

TEAMS: The Teams shall consist of not more than eight (8) people. Only four (4) will compete in

each round. Four (4) people MUST compete in every round. At the end of each round the team may make substitutions. A team may consist of males, females, or both. A team may consist of people from one church or a mixture of the district. All junior team members must register for Session I only and all senior team members must register for Session II only.

If there are an odd number of teams competing per session, then the champion team

from the previous year will defend their title by competing against the winner of the first two teams.

Only First and Second Place Winners from both sessions will be awarded individual

trophies. COACHES: It is your responsibility to contact the Bible Bowl Coordinator(s) with the total number of

team members on each team by May 2010 in order to prepare for the purchase of trophies. It is also your responsibility to review the rules with your team(s).

OFFICIALS: There will be an adult Moderator, the person who will read all questions. There will be

three (3) Judges and a scorekeeper. The panel of judges will be given a copy of the questions and answers with chapter/scripture references for Bible questions on the day of the competition.

SCORING: All correctly answered questions will receive its assigned points: The Bible (2 points),

COGIC History (1 point) and COGIC Doctrine (1 point). For each incorrect answer, points will be subtracted. The score from each round will be carried into the next round and totaled at the end of the third (3rd) round. In the event of a tie, 3 additional Bible Bowl questions will be asked to determine the winning team.

ROUNDS: The competition shall consist of three (3) rounds; one each of the specified book or books of the Bible, Church History and Church Doctrine. There shall be 12 Bible questions, 7 COGIC History questions and 5 COGIC Doctrine questions. All Bible questions will be asked in sequence of chapters.

QUESTIONING: The moderator will announce the topic of the round. Each team will then have the

opportunity to choose the four (4) team members who will answer the questions for that round. Team members MAY NOT confer with each other during the questioning. Each person should listen to the entire question before buzzing in, BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE TO. (REMEMBER IF YOU BUZZ IN AND ANSWER INCORRECTLY YOU WILL LOSE A POINT OR POINTS.)

Once a person buzzes in he or she should wait to be recognized by the judges and

then give the most precise answer to the question in a loud clear voice.

Each team will have 15 seconds to buzz in after the moderator has finished reading the question.

Should a team member stop the moderator by buzzing in before he or she has

completely read the question, the moderator will stop immediately. The person will then have 15 seconds to answer the question correctly, for which he or she will be given a point. Should the question not be answered or answered incorrectly a point shall be taken away. Then the moderator shall read the question completely and the opposing team shall have 15 seconds to answer the question, if they would like. If they buzz in they must answer the question correctly. They may also pass on the question if they would like. If after the moderator reads a question completely and one team buzzes in and answers the question incorrectly, the opposing team may have an opportunity to answer the question. The question, however, will not be repeated. The question must be answered correctly or a point or points will be deducted.

When 15 seconds have expired and neither team can answer the question, a judge

will announce the correct answer and the moderator will proceed to the next question.

AUDIENCE: Bible Bowl teams are encouraged to invite District supporters/audience to cheer for

their team. However, the audience must refrain from verbalizing answers or assisting teams in any way. Any form of cheating will result in disqualification from the competition.

CHALLENGE: If there is a dispute over a question or an answer, THE COACH AND ONLY THE

COACH MAY APPROACH THE JUDGES AT THE END OF A ROUND. ALL DISPUTES MUST BE MADE AT THE END OF EACH ROUND.

To properly challenge a question or answer, the coach should stand and remain standing until recognized by the panel of judges. The judges will hear the challenge and confer with each other. Judges may consult with the Bible Bowl Coordinator(s) for assistance with final decisions. THE JUDGES’ DECISIONS SHALL BE FINAL ON ALL MATTERS. Insubordination by any team member(s) or coach will result in disqualification from the Bible Bowl Competition.

Some of the places to find information about the Church Of God In Christ: YPWW topic for June 1991-‐August 1991, December 1996–Feb 1997, Mar 2001-‐ May 200l, Dec 2005-‐Feb 2006 and Sep 2008-‐Nov 2008. These are to be used as a study guide for the History of the Church. (You may write to the address below. Send $15 to cover coping and postage). You may also study the manuals of the different auxiliaries. Also use the Manual of the Church of God In Christ (the little black book). Another source for church history is the book “Charles H. Mason: Roots of the Church Of God In Christ” by Bishop Ithiel C. Clemmons and also the Official handbook of the Women’s Department. A source on the Church Doctrine is “Understanding Bible Doctrine as Taught in the Church of God in Christ” by Bishop P.A. Brooks and Charles Hawthorn. (Church bookstore in Memphis has these books or the bookstore of Bishop P. A. Brooks, Detroit, MI). Check out ALL OF THE COGIC Website. Know about the Leaders of our church past and present. Old Sunday School books are also an excellent source for the books of the Bible. You may also go to the Bible Bookstore and pick up a study of a particular book. STUDY TIP PLEASE DO NOT MAKE UP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE. If you make up the questions, they will only study those questions. Have them take the book verse by verse and let them come up with the questions and answers. They need to come up with as many questions as they can. Have them come up with questions. Answer them and then turn those questions around and make another question. This can also be done with the History and the Doctrine. BOOK OF THE BIBLE FOR 2014: Joshua NATIONAL BIBLE BOWL COORDINATOR Mrs. Helen M. Givens 28112 Rosewood Drive Inkster, MI 48141 Home: (313) 277-‐0402 Cell: (313) 516-‐9504 E-‐mail: [email protected]



Bible Art Competition

Participants will display their artistic ability using inspiration

from the Bible.

Each entry must reflect the theme:

“John’s Vision of a New Heaven and a New Earth”

Competition Levels Elementary (Grades 1st – 4th)

Junior (Grades 5th – 8th) Senior (9th – 12th)

Rules and Additional Information ü Bible Art entry must be presented on a Science Board or

Display Board. Boards should be neat and a title must be on the board. Entries will be displayed throughout the day.

ü The official information card must be filled out completely

and turned in with the official registration form.

ü Participants can use free drawn art or several pictures with a caption under the pictures and also clip art, but drawn pictures will receive the most points.

ü You may choose the media – painting, pencil drawing,

canvas, poster board, wood, etc.

ü No minimum or maximum size requirements.

ü Give scripture with art work and be ready to tell how the pictures are related to the scripture(s) and why you chose this vision or dream.

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