CURRENT TRIVIA!!!

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 PAST TRIVIA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. How many full-time installed pastors have there been in the history of Calvary Presbyterian Church of Big Lick? And what are their names?


Thomas M. Wilhoit
Eugene F. Smathers
Sidney J Venable III
Michael F.Smathers
Leslie D. Rust
James D. "Pete" Ullmann
(We are currently in an interim period as we prepare to search for a new pastor.)

2. How many Elders are currently on our Session and what are their names? 

9  They are: Oliver Blaylock, George Canova, Loreda Davis, MaryNina Davis, Linda Milam, Bobby Rhea, Lindsey Thompson, Randy Tinch and Dan Tomlinson. Rev. Michael Smathers is the moderator of the Session.




3. In what year was the sanctuary of our church completed and dedicated?

1935.



4. The "Calvary Homestead Project" was established in the early years of our church in order to assist families in purchasing a homestead and to put down roots in the Big Lick community. This "Calvary Homestead Project" continues today by assisting families in our community with small loans. Here's the question: Who are the current trustees of the "Calvary Homestead Project" and who is responsible for appointing those trustees?

The current trustees of the Homestead Project are Oliver Blaylock, Lynn Tollett & Al Wilson. Judy Smathers is the treasurer and secretary and the minister of Calvary Church is the moderator. The trustees of the Homestead Project are appointed by the Session of Calvary Church.



5. Who is currently the oldest living member of our church? What is his/her age?

The oldest living member of our church is Cora Kerley.  She turned 97 years old on August 14, 2010.




6. On Memorial Day Weekend, the Big Lick community comes together for an Annual Homecoming Celebration at our church. What was the first year that our church held this Homecoming Celebration in Big Lick and what was the occasion that brought about its inception?

The First Annual Big Lick Homecoming took place in 1985 on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of construction on the sanctuary of our church.  

7. What are the three different ways that an individual may join the Presbyterian Church (USA) and become an active member of our congregation? The three ways that an individual may join our church are  1. (First time) Profession of faith in Jesus Christ.   2. Reaffirmation of faith in Jesus Christ.   3. Transfer of letter from another Christian Church.

8.  Presbyterians have identified what we call the "Great Ends Of The Church".  These are the main "purposes" for which we believe the Christian Church exists.  How many "Great Ends" are there and what are they?

The Great Ends of the Church are:  1.  The proclamation of the Gospel for the salvation of humankind.  2.  The shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship of the children of God.  3.  The maintainance of divine worship.  4.  The preservation of the truth.  5.  The promotion of social righteousness.   6.  The exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.  (Book of Order, G1.02)

9.  Where does the name "Presbyterian" come from and what does it say about our form of church government?  What are the names given to the four "courts" of the Presbyterian Church (ie. governing bodies) proceeding from the local level to the national level?

The name Presbyterian comes from the Greek word "Presbuteros" which means elder.  What our name says about us is that we are a church that is ruled by elders.  Our theology would be best described as "Reformed".  The theology of our church grew out of the Reformation.  The four "courts" of the Presbyterian Church are the Session, Presbytery, Synod & General Assembly.  Each of these "courts" are composed of ordained elders and ministers of the Word and sacrament.

10.  How is the date of the Christian celebration of Easter determined?  What are the earliest and latest dates Easter can be? 

The date of Easter is determined by finding the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon following the spring equinox (March 21st).  The earliest possible date for Easter is March 22nd.  The latest possible date for celebrating Easter is April 25th.  That said, the last time Easter Sunday was on March 22nd was the year 1818, and the next time it will happen is not until the year 2285.  In 2008, Easter Sunday fell on March 23rd.  The last time that happened was 1913 and it won't happen again until the year 2160.  Your chances for celebrating Easter on it's latest possible dates are a bit greater.  In 2011, Easter Sunday will be on April 24th.  In 2038, Easter Sunday will be on it's latest possible date of April 25th!