ACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2 and 9

ACE for 2 September

1. What did Jesus say about inviting folks to dinner?

A. Invite those less fortunate
B. Invite only those who are hungry
C. Only invite the most powerful people
D. Only invite those who agree with you

ANSWER: A

2. What advice did Jesus offer to guests invited to a meal

A. Check the master seating chart to find your place at the table
B. Sit at the place of the lowest honor
C. Allow the host to tell you where you are to sit
D. Rush to get the best seat at the table

ANSWER: B C

ACE for 9 September


1. According to this week's Gospel reading, what do you have to give up to become a disciple of Jesus?

A. Your cat fluffy
B. 20 dollars per week in pledge to the church
C. All your possessions
D. The idea that you own things

ANSWER: C and D

2. In telling people to plan ahead Jesus talked about going to war or building a tower. What would you use today as an example of planning ahead?

3. Do you have a favorite adage that expresses the view that one should always "count the cost" before one begins?

My personal favorite is "Plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark."