Newsletter

December 18, 2025

issue # 51

THE BIBLE CHRISTMAS QUIZ

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

It is a joy serving you and the Association. 

There are many church and online Christmas quizzes.

Here is my version with mostly the commonly asked questions for 2025. Have fun!

Blessings

Don

1.     Who declared the census that Mary and Joseph and all would go to their hometowns?

2.     What does Emmanuel mean?

3.     Where is the detailed list of Jesus’ genealogy in the Bible?

4.     What was Bethlehem known as? 

5.     What is myrrh? 

6.     Was Jesus born in a stable with animals?

7.     What was the manger?  

8.     How many wise men were there?

9.     Did the wise men come from the East?

10. Was Jesus born on December 25?

Bonus Questions:

        B 1. How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?

        B 2. Did Martin Luther create the first Christmas tree?

        B 3  How do you say thank you in German?  

         B 4  Who was St. Nicholas?

        B 5  Which reindeer had the red nose?

(NOW COVER UP THE ANSWERS and take the quiz then uncover)

1.     Caesar Augustus

2.     God with us

3.     Gospel of Matthew

4.     City of David

5.     Perfume used for incense, embalming the dead, upcoming would

be Jesus’ suffering and death  Mt. 2:11

6         Yes

7.     Manger = feeding trough for animals

8.     The Bible never says. Wise men usually would travel with larger groups than 3

for protection from wolves and robbers

9.     Yes

10. No, we don’t know the actual day. 

B 1 Feliz Navidad

B 2 No, Germans were using trees. Luther added tree lights

B 3 Danke

B 4 Nicholas. In history there was Nicholas of Myra. St. Nicholas who

        who was an early church bishop from whom Santa came

B 5 Rudolph



IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK ALOT LIKE CHRISTMAS AT

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Peggy George is a member of Bloomville United Church of Christ in Bloomville, Ohio. She was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical United Brethren/United Methodist church in Attica, Ohio. In 1975 she joined the Bloomville UCC, where she remains a member. She served several positions in the local church: secretary of Consistory, President of Consistory, and a brief stint as church secretary. She was church delegate for many years to the NWOA meetings. Peggy currently serves as Moderator of the NWOA. Peggy enrolled and completed Old Testament and New Testament classes in the Lay School. She spent several years as a volunteer/chaperone of Heidelberg students at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS.

Peggy received an ABA in Executive Secretarial studies at Davis Jr. College in Toledo, Ohio, working a few years at a law firm in Toledo, working for the Seneca County Prosecutor, and working at Ohio Power Company in Tiffin. She spent forty years as Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students at Heidelberg College/University, retiring in 2020. While working at Heidelberg, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English Literature.

Peggy’s husband of 43 years, Steve, passed away in 2018 of a massive heart attack. Her family includes three adult children – Eric, who lives in St. Mary’s, OH; Libberty, who lives in Mokena, IL; and Jenney, who lives in Kenosha, WI. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild complete the family. After Steve’s death, Peggy pulled up her Seneca County roots and moved to Otterbein Senior Life in St. Mary’s, OH, where she enjoys living in independent living housing situated on Grand Lake St. Marys. She enjoys bird watching, reading, completing crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She has become involved on campus as secretary to Resident Council, serves on the Welcome Wagon committee and as Lane Ambassador for the residents on Mallard Lane. 



Her heart is filled with love from all the students she met while at Heidelberg, especially those who call the UCC “home,” and her new friends throughout the NWOA, the Heartland Conference, and the national church.

NEW COMMITTEES TO MEET:

Technology – Thursday, January 15 at 3pm

Building – Thursday, January 22 at 3pm

    Two new committees are set to meet in January:

    Technology Committee: This committee will work to evaluate all use of technology and business equipment in the Association office. Anyone with expertise in computers and information technology is invited to help with this evaluation. The committee will meet on Thursday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m.

    Building Committee: This committee will work to evaluate the use of the NWOA headquarters building, as well as its current physical condition and its value. The Cabinet wants to be sure we are using the building to its fullest potential, be prepared to address any repairs/renovations, and to determine an approximate value of the building should the make-up of the Conference happen to change dramatically. We need a realtor on this committee, as well as a remodeling/construction contractor. If your congregation has someone who could assist with this evaluation, please contact Kim Nye at the office. This committee will meet on Thursday January 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Prayer Concerns / Request

Continuing prayer for:

Dee Schroer, Rev. Daniel Johnson, Rev. Jim Garner, Rev. Don Corbin, Rev. Randall Forester,

Rev. Gale Gebhart, Rev. Don Giesmann, Rev. Diane Christopherson, Rev. Patrick McKinney, Regena Mummert, Rev. Mike Ebersole, Susan Bishop, Rev. Diane Thomas, Rev. Adrian Sunday, Peggy George, & Rev. Frank Isaacs, Rev. Steve Trimble, Rev. Wayne Chasney, Kim Nye's Husband & Oldest Daughter.

*Please keep them in your prayers.

*PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE ADDED TO OUR PRAYER LIST. CONTACT KIM NYE AT NORTHWEST OHIO ASSOCIATION VIA EMAIL: KIM@NWOA.ORG OR CALL (419) 447-8323.

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The Christmas Fund

Be the Light

For over 100 years, The Christmas Fund (originally “Veterans of the Cross”) has provided direct financial assistance to the leaders in all our lives: retired and active UCC ministers, church workers, and their families. 

Please consider donating today to ensure more leaders receive the loving support of the Church in their moment of deepest need. The Christmas Fund was here for them. 

Your gift is more than just a testament to your belief in the values of the United Church of Christ; it is a critical lifeline for those who depend on our grant programs for care and support. The Christmas Fund is one of the Five for Five special offering opportunities we have in the United Church of Christ. This Christmas season, please consider your generous support to this vital ministry! Thank you again for your generosity and I offer a prayer for your continued safety and peace.



In Christ’s Service

Stewardship & Generosity Ministry Team

Rev. Jerald Fenske

St. Stephen UCC, Sandusky

Your generous gift makes our ministry possible.