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John Wesley crossword puzzle
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Many Methodists would be familiar with John Wesley, the founder of Methodism who led a revival movement in the Church of England. Just how well do we know the man? Find out with this crossword puzzle.
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4 John Wesley's birthplace in Lincolnshire, England. 5 He persuaded Wesley to preach in the open to the unchurched masses, when the pulpits of churches were closed to them. 6 After narrowly escaping a fiery peril as a child, John Wesley described himself as "a brand plucked from the _____". 7 At Aldersgate, John Wesley's heart felt _____ _____. 8 John Wesley often travelled on this mode of transport on his preaching circuit. 12 First female missionary sent to Singapore by the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society in 1887. 14 John Wesley's mother. 15 John Wesley served as vicar in this colony in America.
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1 What John Wesley and his friends were called because of the methodical way in which they practised religion.
2 These yearly meetings among John Wesley and the travelling preachers allowed them to discuss and coordinate their ministry.
3 John Wesley's college in England.
9 John Wesley escaped injury from the mob who opposed his preaching because of his stature, which was not tall but ____. 10 The first Methodist sermon preached in
Singapore by Dr James Thoburn featured this verse from Zechariah 4:6. "Not by might, nor by power, but __ __ _____."
11 German-speaking people who demonstrated faith and peace in God to John Wesley.
13 John's younger brother, who travelled with him throughout Britain, converting followers through preaching and hymns.
16 He brought Methodism to Singapore and started the first English-language boys' school here.
