Living the Word STYLE GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE Updated

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1 Living the Word STYLE GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE Updated Component Information Examples Activity Sheet A one-time-only, downloadable, reproducible page used in lessons for all ages. Every week take-home pages are not Activity Sheets, they have their own unique name for each age level. Activity Sheet is title case. Activity Sheets labels always include the lesson number, including the # sign. Activity Sheets should be labeled alphabetically by the order they appear in the lesson, with A the first Activity Sheet used, B the second, etc. The letter designation is always preceded by a period. Supplies - Activity Sheet #3-24.A BEFORE CLASS: Make copies of Activity Sheet #3-24.A for each student. Activity Titles Amen Answer Key Answers in Leader Guides ASL words Activity titles are in title case, only using capital letters for the principle words. Articles, conjunctions, and prepositions do not get capital letters unless they start the title. Activity titles are not enclosed in quotes. When a prayer ends in Amen, include a period. The term used in Leader Guides for answers provided to puzzles and games in the Activity Sheets. Answers are then listed beginning on the next line. Answer Key and the answers are left justified and standard text. When answers are provided for questions in the Leader Guide, they are in square brackets and italicized. Use a capital letter to begin the answer and ending punctuation. When leader content includes references to American Sign Language (ASL) signs or other motions for specific words, the word should be formatted in Challenge kids to figure out Math Madness on Activity Sheet #X.XX.A Answer Key IVADD is DAVID PEESH is SHEEP Count the disciples on the Activity Sheet. How many disciples are there? [twelve] How did Jesus call them? [He met them where they were at and invited them to follow him.] How does Jesus call us today? [We hear about opportunities at our churches. We work with people in need.] Kids learn the ASL sign for bread. OR For the word Christ, 1

2 BCE and CE Bible Direct quotes and citations Bible Book numbering italics with no quotations or parentheses. The phrase the word is not required before the word in italics. Biblical dates should be identified with BCE (Before the Common Era) or CE (Common Era) rather than BC and AD. No periods should be used between the letters (BCE, not B.C.E.). The year should always precede the era (587 BCE, 70 CE), No era designation is needed for non-biblical dates When Bible verses are cited as Key Verses, include the verse with ending punctuation. Then include the citation. Only use quotes when they are in the Bible text itself. When the Bible is quoted, default to the NRSV unless another translation is desired for a specific reason and then it should be noted (and footnoted). Bible citations should not be abbreviated unless there is a specific reason to do so (e.g. teaching book abbreviations). Numbered books (1 Kings, 2 John, etc.) should use Arabic numerals, not Roman numerals (not II John). When you quote from a Bible passage within a longer text (e.g. Background for Teachers), use quotation marks and a parenthetical citation. If the cited book and chapter are very clear, then you may quote only the verse(s). If so, please use v. for a single verse and vv. for multiple verses. Partial verse letters should only be used if it is a part of the assigned text or if it is necessary for clarity. Use numbers rather than Roman numerals for Bible books (2 Kings, not II Kings). In 538 BCE, Cyrus decreed that Jews may return to Jerusalem. The temple that Jesus and his disciples new was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. The Reformation started in I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. John 10:14 Then he said to them, The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath. Luke 6:5 Jesus said, I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me (John 10:14). In John 10, Jesus said, I know my own and my own know me (v. 14). Today s reading is Genesis 2:4b-25. Scholars believe that Genesis 2:4a belongs to the first creation story, while v. 2:4b is the beginning of the second. 1 Kings 2 Kings 2

3 Bible times When referencing the periods of time of the events and writings of the Bible, please do not use the phrase Bible times. For older participants you can use phrases like in first century Palestine or other more descriptive phrase. For younger students, use descriptive, but simpler language (dramatic if appropriate) like when Jesus/Abraham/Hannah was alive or over two thousand years ago, in a place thousands of miles away from here It all will depend on what you are trying to communicate. in first century Palestine (older/adult participant) at the time of the Babylonian exile (around 587 BCE) (older/adult participant) when Jesus/Abraham/Hannah was alive (Connecting to a person/character) at the time Moses was leading the Israelites our of Egypt (Connecting to story event) over two thousand years ago, in a place thousands of miles away from here (emphasizing how long ago and far away this happened) Book Titles Brand Names Capitalization Chart paper Chenille craft stem Christ and Messiah Coloring Sheets When referenced, a book title should be in title case, italicized, and the name of the author should be included within the sentence. The reference should be phrased is such a way to identify the title as a book. Use generic terms whenever the use of a "brand name" product is not essential. If use of a brand name product is important to the activity, make sure that the proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Also, please use the proper trademark symbol ( or TM ) the first time you use the name. See separate list at end of guide Use instead of newsprint. Use instead of pipe cleaner. When using titles for Jesus, please use those found in the current text. If you wish to refer to Jesus as the Annointed One, please use the Hebraic term Messiah over the Greek translation Christ. If a coloring sheet is included in a lesson for Kids, it should include a description of the art AND a statement at the bottom that connects it to the lesson. In the book, Oh The Places You ll Go! by Dr. Seuss Adhesive bandages, not BAND-AID Brand bandages (and definitely not Band-Aids ) In this activity, you will need to have a set of blocks from the Classic Jenga game. Jesus the Messiah In this passage, God claims Jesus to be the Son of God. Jesus Christ Christ healed the blind man. [simple line art of a dove with a twig with leaves in its mouth] Noah knew the water was drying up when a dove returned with a twig from a tree! 3

4 Contractions Craft stick Cross+Gen, Cross+Generational Double consonants Avoid contractions for instances when the use of both words fits naturally into conversation. Use instead of popsicle stick Cross+Gen should be spelled as such with no spaces between the letters and plus sign. Double consonants are not used in past tense (ed) or present participle (ing) Exceptions: Worship Have not, will not, and we have would be spelled out rather than contracted in most instance Let s would be contracted, as it is more common in conversational English than the formal let us. Cross+ Gen Cross+Generational Cross Generational CrossGenerational Traveled Quarreling Worshipping Worshipped Worshippers Echo Electronic devices Food Allergy statement Where the leader says something and the kids are to echo the leader, the instructional content in leader pages should be formatted in (roman with parentheses). Only answers to questions asked should be formatted in (italics with parentheses). When an activity requires use of an electronic device, please use one of the following standard terminology. If what you need is not on the list, contact your editor. Video player Music player Internet-connected device(s) Digital (video) camera Computer with (color) printer Use the following statement whenever food is used in a lesson, even if the food will not be eaten (for example, in a science project): Before serving any food, always check with participants or caregivers for students who have food allergies. Provide an alternative if necessary. Dear God (echo) Amen (echo) 4

5 Food, use of Gender neutrality In all activities, food should only be used if it is going to be eaten by participants or used in a science experiment. Avoid using food as an art supply, a game utensil, a drama prop, etc. When referring to a gender neutral student, teacher, or leader use they or their. Ask each student for their thoughts. NOT Ask each student for his/her thoughts. Hyphenation Hyphenation is not to be used at end of a line. Please turn hyphenation off in your documents. Internet Capitalized as a proper noun Search the Internet for a recording of the song, Jesus Loves Me Key Verse Citations When Bible verses are cited as Key Verses, include the verse with ending punctuation. Then include the citation. Only use quotes when they are in the Bible text itself (including if the verse is in a longer speech). The key verse citation is placed on the line directly below the verse with a hyphen-space before. When the Bible is quoted, default to the NRSV unless another translation is desired for a specific reason and then it should be noted (and footnoted). Bible citations should not be abbreviated. Numbered books (1 Kings, 2 John, etc.) should use Arabic numerals, not Roman numerals (not II John). I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. - John 10:14 Then he said to them, The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath. - Luke 6:5 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the LORD God had made. - Genesis 3:1 When you quote from a Bible passage within a longer text (e.g. Background for Teachers), use quotation marks and a parenthetical citation. If the cited book and chapter are very clear, then you may quote only the verse(s). If so, please use v. for a single verse and vv. for multiple verses. Partial verse letters should only be used if it is a part of the assigned text or if it is necessary for clarity. Jesus said, I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me (John 10:14). In John 10, Jesus said, I know my own and my own know me (v. 14). Today s reading is Genesis 2:4b-25. 5

6 Leader Use the term Leader rather than Teacher Lesson Components Lesson components are the standard section titles in the Leader Guides. When referenced within a lesson, please use title capitalization only, no italics or quotations. Lesson Numbers Lesson numbers always include the # sign Lesson Titles Lesson titles are in title case, only using capital letters for the principle words. Articles, conjunctions, and prepositions do not get capital letters unless they start the title. Scholars believe that Genesis 2:4a belongs to the first creation story, while v. 2:4b is the beginning of the second. Into the Story Bible Nuts and Bolts Learning the Story Lesson #3-1 Adam and Eve David Is Chosen Living the Word abbreviating Match case in words LtW LTW Lord, LORD Media References Motions Movie Titles When LORD (all caps) is part of a Bible verse, it is small caps in the text. When Lord is part of prayers, leader script, or other parts, it is not small caps. When referenced within a Leader Guide, books, songs, etc. should be identified within the text as to what type of media it is and the author/composer/artist. Titles should always be in title case and italicized. For specifics on Movie Titles and Song Titles, see those entries below. Where the leader and/or students are to move a certain way or use motions, the instructional content in leader pages should be formatted in (roman with parentheses) and not capitalized Only answers to questions asked should be formatted in (italics with parentheses). When referenced, a movie title should be in title case, italicized, and the year of release should follow in parentheses. The reference should be phrased is such a way to identify the title as a movie. They shall call you the city of the LORD. Isaiah 60:14 Ask students to name ways that the Lord has helped them. In the book, Oh The Places You ll Go! by Dr. Seuss (touch your toes) (pour water) (pause) Show the youth the [specified] clip from the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and ask the following questions. Mural paper Use instead of butcher or craft paper. Give students a piece of mural paper to draw the events of creation. 6

7 None Numbers Oxford (or Series) Comma Participants, students, worshippers, youth When no Supplies are needed for an activity, use the term None. Numbers one through ten are spelled out, 11 and higher are displayed as numerals, unless they start a sentence EXCEPTION: 3-hole punch. When writing a series of three or more items please use a coma before the conjunction (and, or, etc.) Youth and Catechism curriculum use youth Kids curriculum use students Small Group and Cross+Generational Education use participants. Cross+Generational Worship use worshippers Supplies - None Ask for three volunteers. There were 12 disciples. Two friends ate lunch together. Use a 3-hole punch so students can put their Activity Sheet into their binders. The four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Person-first language In describing someone s condition (as in a physical, emotional, or social disability) person/people come first, then the condition. The man, who was blind The blind man OR Those in need The poor Play dough or clay - Use instead of Play-Doh Supplies - Play dough or clay Prayers Prayers- Responsive Please format prayers as a block paragraph, normal type two lines below any preceding instructions. Note that the word amen should only be capitalized if it is at the beginning of a sentence, including a sentence with it being the only word. For Cross+Gen Worship materials, indicate Leader and Congregation/All, but only use normal type. For the other curricula, if the prayer is a part of the Lesson Plan, then continue Pray this or a similar prayer: Loving God, thank you for all you have done for us. Help us to love others like you love us. In Jesus name we pray, amen. Help us, we pray. Amen. Leader: Let us give thanks to God. All: God, we give you thanks for this beautiful earth and all who dwell on it. 1. Whenever I point to you, say, Thank you, Jesus! Point to the class [Thank you, Jesus!] 7

8 Poster paper Pronouns for God Pronouns for Jesus Read-Aloud Stories Skits Slash / with the standard that the leader/teacher is in bold and the responses are in italics. If the responsive prayer is on an Activity Sheet, then clearly mark the parts and use bold and normal type to differentiate the parts. If a third part is needed, use italics. Use instead of large sheet of paper Please avoid the use of pronouns in reference to God. But, extra care should be taken to avoid the overuse of God. Do not capitalize he, him, and his when referring to Jesus. If an activity includes a read-aloud story, then please include this as an Activity Sheet and recommend that leaders send this home so that the families can repeat this. Short, block paragraphs should be used and any suggestions for actions should be placed in square brackets and italicized, with proper punctuation. If there are phrases or sentences that students will say with the teacher, these should be emboldened. Skits should be included as an Activity Sheet, and it should be recommended that the participants/students or leaders highlight the different speaking parts for ease of use. Skits should be double-spaced, with a hanging indent of a half of an inch throughout. The character speaking should be in bold type and any stage directions or actions should be in parentheses and italicized. A list of characters and any props needed should be placed as bullet points on the first page of the script. Formatted in this way, the skits should be approximately three to four pages long. Skits longer or shorter should be approved by the publisher or editor. Avoid using a slash in most if not all cases 2. For this beautiful earth. Point. [Thank you, Jesus!] Leader: God, we ask for help, All: for all those who are sick. Leader 1: Jesus, thank you Leader 2: for loving us All: at every time and in every way. God loves all of creation. God loves all of God s creation. Give thanks to Jesus for his love. Pens or pencils Pens/pencils 8

9 Song Titles Students, youth, participants, worshippers Sunday school Supply lists in Cross + Gen Worship Glance; Cross + Gen and Kids Activities ala Carte: and Youth Core Elements Supplies Music Supplies None When referring to songs, use title case and enclose in quotes. Youth and Catechism curriculum use youth Kids curriculum use students Small Group and Cross+Generational Education use participants. Cross+Generational Worship use worshippers While Sunday school is still a common designation for Christian education time, congregations have been increasingly moving away from that phrase. Please avoid using it, instead using phrases like Christian education or faith formation, the latter being preferred. Each supply should have a line of its own Use (rather than CD player, cell phone, etc.) - A copy of the song name of song by artist Method for playing music When no supplies are needed, indicate this with None. Teach these words to the tune of The More We Get Together faith formation Christian education Supplies - Pens or pencils Paper Supplies - A copy of Amazing Grace by Jars of Clay Supplies - None Supplies optional Optional supplies should be at the end of supply lists. Optional should be in the bulleted list, with supplies following in a continuous list. Supplies - Paper - Pens or pencils - Optional: glitter, glue, and sequins Taglines Teacher Time allotments A brief statement describing the activity in an over chart in Leader Guides. Avoid starting these statements with the words students or participants. Use Leader rather than Teacher Times should be listed a Glance charts for all curricula. Baking bread to remember the Last Supper. Students bake bread to remember the Last Supper. Students will bake bread to remember the Last Supper. 9

10 Torah and law Web Addresses/URLs Worshippers, youth, students, participants Youth, students, participants, worshippers Youth Page EXCEPTION: At home activities should have no time allotments listed, this box should be left blank. When referring to the body of instruction given by God to the people (10 commandments, etc.), please prefer the term Torah rather than law, though please make sure the audience is clear what that means upon each introduction. - Torah should be capitalized, law should not. Whenever possible, give instructions on how to find suitable web pages (videos, etc.) and not the long URL, especially since specific pages, videos, etc. can be taken down, changed, etc. Youth and Catechism curriculum use youth Kids curriculum use students Small Group and Cross+Generational Education use participants. Cross+Generational Worship use worshippers Youth and Catechism curriculum use youth Kids curriculum use students Small Group and Cross+Generational Education use participants. Cross+Generational Worship use worshippers A downloadable, reproducible page used in in Youth lessons Youth Page is title case, and labels always include the lesson number, including the # sign. Search your favorite video sharing site (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo) for the song Hello, My Name Is by Matthew West. Click on the following link: WQzjfU3o. 10

11 Living the Word: Capitalization Rules Updated The following are proper nouns should always be capitalized: Bible (synonyms, and parts) Book/Letter (as a part of a name/title of a biblical book when referring to a specific book of the Bible) Christian Church (when referring to all Christians everywhere) Festivals (biblical and modern) Gentiles God (and names/titles of God) Gospel (when referring to a book in the Bible) Magi Messiah (when used as the expected king and deliverer of the Jews) Parts of a worship service Place names Religious items Sabbath (as day of the week or religious festival) Scripture Torah Titles of Jesus Word of God Examples: Synonyms: The Bible, Word of God, Scriptures Parts: The Torah, Penteuch, Histories, Old Testament, Letters, Gospels Book of Genesis Gospel of Luke Letter to the Ephesians God s mission for the Church in all times and places is to spread the love of Jesus throughout the world. The Feast of Weeks, All Saints Day, Transfiguration Sunday. Paul declared that in Jesus, there is no distinction between Gentiles or Jews. God, our Rock and our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit, our loving Father, the Word made flesh. BUT: God is like a loving father. The Gospel of Luke; in the Gospel reading we are studying today Zechariah spoke of the promised Messiah riding on a donkey, which Jesus fulfilled in the events of Palm Sunday. The Passing of the Peace is often before Holy Communion, but can be placed after the Opening Song/Hymn. The Bible refers to the homeland of the Jews in several ways, including the Promised Land, the Land of Israel, Canaan, but not the Holy Land. Ten Commandments, Ark of the Covenant, Holy of Holies On the day before the Sabbath, the Israelites gathered twice the manna as a normal day. In today s Scripture lesson, we learn about Paul s experience on the road to Damascus. On Sinai, God gave Moses the Torah, or instructions (often called the law), on how the people should live as God s own people. Son of God, Messiah, Christ, Savior, Son of Man. 11

12 The following should not be capitalized unless in a title or at the beginning of a sentence: biblical church (when referring to a particular congregation, though congregation is preferred) cosmos creation gospel (when referring to the good news) good news he/him/his (referring to Jesus) heaven kingdom law pass the peace (as a statement of action) events in Jesus life sabbath (the practice of a day of rest) temple/tabernacle universe Examples: In the biblical story of the flood Each local church (congregation) shows God s love in a unique way. Throughout the whole cosmos All of God s creation rejoices It is our responsibility to share this gospel at all times, when necessary using words. The gospel is literally the good news of God s love for all people embodied in Jesus, the Son of God. Jesus loved his disciples Jesus prayed to his Father in heaven. The kingdom of heaven is synonymous with the kingdom of God, used mostly in the Gospel of Matthew. God gave the Torah, often called the law, to Moses on Mount Sinai. During the Passing of the Peace in the worship service, congregation members pass the peace of God to each other. From the incarnation, through his baptism and transfiguration, and finally through his crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus embodied God s love for all of creation. Most modern Christians do not take a day of sabbath during their weeks, but a day of rest is important for us physically and spiritually. Jesus sat in the temple, teaching his disciples about what must come to pass. The whole of the universe is God s creation, a masterpiece of God s design. 12