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Trivia to learn about The Community Church and the community of Ada.
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1
Through denominational ties, The Community is affiliated with these three colleges.
Cornerstone, Aquinas, Davenport
Calvin, Dordt, Kuyper
Rutgers, NYU, Cornell
Hope, Central, Northwestern
2
These two families are the most interconnected in the church through marriage and biology.
Smits and Beutes
Kuos and Luehmanns
Gruizengas and Tichelaars
Kinders and Veldstras
3
Who is “the partner” of Ada township who contributed funding and resources to make this happen?
Rotary
Amway
National Parks Department
State of Michigan
4
This is the year that the church was officially organized in Ada.
1902
1948
1857
2004
5
The Community is a church in this denomination.
Unitarian Universalist
United Church of Christ
Reformed Church in America
Disciples of Christ
6
This member was featured on the news for having four sets of twin calves born on his farm.
Dave Beute
Rick Tichelaar
Ed Tichelaar
Edward Kuo
7
Our Building Renovation Team is working on this project:
Basement Upgrade
Bathroom Upgrade
South Side Infinity Pool
Sanctuary Upgrade
8
These are the five ordained ministers who are part of The Community
Jerry, Roy, Roy, John, Dave
Patrick, Eric, Mara, Billy, Brandon
Eric, Billy, Mara, Susan, Paul
Eric, Billy, Mara, Steve, Susan
9
This #1 hit song took the 33 weeks to reach the top spot at number one, the longest in history.
The Macarena
Stairway to Heaven
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Little Deuce Coup
10
Mara and Billy's mixed marriage is due to this college rivalry.
Ohio State/Michigan
Army/Navy
Auburn/Clemson
Hope/Calvin
11
The RCA has the longest continuous _____ in the United States of America.
Global Missions
Prayer Chain
Ministry
Hymn Sing
12
How is the annual operating budget of approximately $235,000 funded?
Member/Participant Donations
An Endowment
The Denomination
Rental Revenue
13
What what legal offense resulted in Pastor Billy receiving a misdemeanor?
Possession of Narcotics.
Violation of Noise Ordinance
Political Demonstration
Unlawful Entry
14
Which ministry task does Pastor Billy Have a love/hate relationship with?
Counseling
Getting a Liquor License
Leading Meetings
Preaching
15
Who wrote and performed the original version of the song “Knocking on Heaven’s Door”?
Paul McCartney
Guns N' Roses
Eric Clapton
Bob Dylan
16
On the first Sunday in June, Mara and Billy had been pastors of the church for:
2 years
9 years
4 years
8 years
17
Beyond financial gifts, what is another high impact way to benefit The Community?
Intentionally welcoming newcomers.
Leading small groups
Prayer
Volunteering
18
Pastor Julie led the church through significant change. What major change happened in 2008?
Projector in the Sanctuary
Worship Band
Name of the Church
Staffing
19
Two of the RCAs most famous ministers are:
Billy and Franklin Graham.
Mara and Billy Norden
Robert Schuller and Norman Vincent Peale
Rob Bell and Kent Dobson
20
Consistory is the leadership and governing board of the church and is made up of these offices.
Ministers, Elders, Deacons
Elders, Deacons, Strategic Advisory Board
Elders, Deacons, Acolytes
Trick question, the church is governed by the denomination.
21
After the Ada Redesign was announced, the plan to update this space was put on hold.
Offices
Sanctuary
Nursery
Bathrooms
22
Which concept of the Ada Redesign met the most resistance from the Kent County road commission?
Walkability
Traffic Lights
Parking
Off-Road Park
23
In 1910, the church made this public service available for people who came into town to shop.
Moonshine & Bear Meat Festival
Grain Mill
Prayer Room
Horse Parking
24
This member is most equipped to help you in the event of an overdose.
Bernie Eisenga
Edward Kuo
Kurt Lathwell
Christy Baar
25
This is the most hotly debated and anxiety producing topic in the Ada Redesign.
Taxes
Parking
The Liquor Store
Dangerous Intersections
26
At The Community we give to various missions by...
Mission of the month
Any effort to stop cat juggling.
Giving to four mission partners
Small grants to members
27
In the show Seinfeld, this person performs the voice of George Steinbrenner.
Jerry Seinfeld
Larry David
Michael Richards
Jason Alexander
28
Mara and Billy met here.
Ohio State Football Game
Match.com
Western Theological Seminary
Amy Grant Concert
29
What is the app/website we use for our member directory, giving platform, volunteer management?
Breeze Church Management
Logos
Microsoft Word '95
Servant Keeper
30
In what TV series did Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Ellie Kemper get her big break?
30 Rock
Marvel: Agents of Shield
The Office
Golden Girls
31
The RCA has a Formula of Agreement with three other denominations. Which is not a member?
PCUSA
UCC
CRC
ELCA
32
Where is the world headquarters of the fast food chain “Wendy’s” located?
Dublin Ohio
Peoria Illinois
Grand Rapids Michigan
Madison Wisconsin
33
In 2002, the church entered into this process to discern God’s direction for the future.
Refocusing Summit
Hot Yoga
Congregational Census
Tent Revival
34
In addition to being a minister with a Doctorate, Mara is board certified in this field.
Chaplaincy
Professor of Theology
Religious Fundraising
Counseling
35
Billy and Mara are members of this body, and are also accountable to this group.
General Synod Council
Classis of North Grand Rapids
Doctrinal Ecumenism Cooperative
The Community Church in Ada
36
Who popularized the dance move “The Robot” on an episode of soul train in the 1970s.
Michael Jackson
Cameo
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder
37
This couple was married in the backyard of another family in the church.
Troy and Kindell Rerucha
Adam and Audrey Kinder
Mark and Bianca Luehmann
Rick and Helayne Tichelaar
38
When are you eligible to serve on Consistory at church?
1 year after becoming a member.
When the Elders deem you mature enough.
As soon as you're willing.
As soon as you become a member.
39
Which answer is not a part of our vision statement/guiding principles?
Authentic relationships.
Perfect piety and unblemished living.
Erring on the side of grace.
The courage to have tough conversations.
40
How many staff members work at The Community?
8
2
7
3
41
What percentage of full-time do Billy and Mara work?
87.5% Mara - 50% Billy
Both full-time
75% each
50% each
42
1961:The church made a progressive decision to allow pastors to do this for wedding ceremonies.
Allow couples to write custom vows.
Preside over remarriage after divorce.
Choreographed processionals.
Interracial weddings.
43
The core of the mission statement for The Community is:
circumcise the gentiles
love everybody
doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God.
make disciples who make disciples
44
This golfer holds the record for major championships on the PGA tour, totalling 18.
Tiger Woods
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Rickie Fowler
45
This street has become the new main street of Ada.
Thornapple River Drive
Rix
Headley
Ada Drive
46
She won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science training in 1999.
Jill Veenstra
Christy Baar
Sue Beute
Cara Hakken
47
This enzyme from the stomach lining of a baby calf can curdle milk to make cheese.
Amylase
Rennet
Lipase
Maltase
48
Both members were cut after tryouts for the Grand Valley worship team their freshman year.
Dan and Jessica Pear
Martin and Ellen Waalkes
Paul and Julie Wesselink
Molly and Leah Monet
49
The guiding idea for The Community church in the Ada Redesign has been this.
Reactivity and fearfulness.
Make money.
Become a community center to enrich lives in our community.
Defend our property.
50
One of the top two reasons the congregation has been asked to collectively increase giving is:
Break Dependency of Auction & Chili-Beer Fest
Build Executive Bathroom for Pastors
Cost of of Denominational Assessments
Hire Children & Youth Ministry Staff
51
Per their job description, 10% of Billy and Mara’s time should be dedicated to this.
Improv Classes
Community Engagement
Visiting Shut-Ins
Study
52
A major shift in the way we do ministry at the church was a shift from committees to ________.
Carver Governance
Teams
Grass Roots Leadership
Democratic Decision-Making
53
This member and her children escaped political upheaval in Rwanda and lived in refugee camps.
June Kooyman
Basilissa Uwera
Jessica Pear
Bethany Kim
54
In the mid 80s, this member was an attorney in Chicago.
Karen Bogerd
Brian Carpenter
Helen Van Essendelft
Harry Kooyman
55
This part of Consistory is unique to The Community and not a standard part of RCA churches.
Emerging Leaders Board
Strategic Advisory Board
Charity Auction Team
Property Team
56
Rose Mulder is a significant member because of this event in 1991.
First female minister.
Invented coffee hour.
Donated funds to build the office wing.
First woman ordained as an Elder.
