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Rev. Daniel Coker’S Life AL COP PA IS TC P 74th H THE ASSOCIATION OF E S S E E R M I E A.M.E. SCOUTS A S A EPISCOPAL PATCH SERIES The Reverend Daniel Coker Activity Patch This activity patch is made possible through the generosity of: Presiding Elder Henry L. II & Consultant Beverly H. Postell North Orlando District | Central Conference | Eleventh Episcopal District 1 This Activity Workbook is the Property of: Scout/Youth Unit/Org Leader: Position: Email: Phone: Youth Agency/Religious Organization: Address: Phone: Website: Date Completed: Youth Signature: Leader Signature: 2 The Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts Episcopal Patch Series This patch series honors the faith and sacrices of the men and women who built, led, and continue to lead the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in the 21st century. These men and women not only defended the faith, but worked tirelessly to promote equality, diversity, and excellence for the whole of humanity. The A.M.E. bishops, both past and present, participants will meet in this series were/are devout followers of the God of Liberation who often found themselves getting into “good trouble - necessary trouble” in their ght for racial justice and religious freedom. It is the hope that glimpses into their lives will inspire youth and adults alike to strive to create a more just society. Frequently Asked Questions Who may earn this activity patch? All youth and adults – scouts or non-scouts, AME or non-AME – are welcome to participate in the Episcopal Patch Series oered by the Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts. Is this activity considered a religious emblem and may a Scout receive a religious knot after earning this activity? No. This activity is considered a religious activity, not a religious emblem. Scouts may not receive a religious knot for earning any of the activity patches. Who may serve as an adult mentor for this activity? Any parent or adult who meets the standard that the BSA, GSUSA and/or any religious institution or youth agency establish for youth protection. Is there any time requirement? Only that the grade-specic requirements need to be completed while in the respective grade level. Do the answers need to be submitted? Yes. After the requirements and activities are reviewed by your adult leader (scouts, school, other youth agency, or religious institution) or parental unit, please submit answers to the requirements and pictures depicting the activities selected. Please note that the submission of any pictures automatically grants AAMES consent to publish said submissions. Will there be more Episcopal Activity Patches? Yes. There may be additional Episcopal Activity Patches released periodically. QUESTIONS 3 Requirements for Completing the Reverend Daniel Coker Activity Patch 1st thru 5th Grades: Complete any 6 requirements and any 2 activities 6th thru 8th Grades:Complete any 12 requirements and any 4 activities 9th thru 12th Grades: Complete ALL requirements and any 6 activities Requirements for Adults: 1. Assist any youth or group of youths with earning this Episcopal Activity Patch. 2. Share your thoughts with the youth/youths you are assisting about this Bishop. 3. Review the responses to the requirements of each youth participant to conrm accuracy and insure understanding. 4. Guide each youth participant in selecting the requisite number of activities framing a strategy for completing them. Online Resources https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/coker-dan- iel-1780-1846/ https://aaregistry.org/story/daniel-coker-minister-born/ https://explore.baltimoreheritage.org/items/show/520 https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-alma- nacs-transcripts-and-maps/coker-daniel https://www.baltimore- sun.com/news/bs-xpm-1998-02-19-1998050035-story.html Feel free to use other resources. The information and online resources contained in this activity workbook have been compiled by: The Reverend Priscilla Robinson, MDiv Central Conference Music & Christian Arts Ministry Director | Eleventh Episcopal District 4 1. What was Daniel Coker’s name at birth? What year was he born? In what state and county was he born? 2. Why did he change his name? 3. Did Daniel Coker ever live in Africa? If so, where? 4. What was Daniel Coker’s mother named? 5. Who was Daniel Coker’s father? 6. Were marriage unions between whites and blacks allowed? 7. What does the term indentured mean? 8. What were some of Daniel Coker’s occupations? 9. Who ordained Daniel Coker? And in what state? 10. What was the name of the pamphlet written by Daniel Coker in 1810? 11. What was the name of the school opened by Daniel Coker? 12. At which church did Daniel Coker work in Maryland? 13. In 1816, Daniel Coker traveled to Philadelphia for a conference. Who did he meet there? What church did they form? 14. Who was ocially the rst bishop of the AME church? 15. What was the name of the ship Daniel Coker sailed on to Africa? REQUIREMENTS 5 16. What did Daniel Coker do for the AME church in Liberia? 17. What town in Sierra Leone did Daniel Coker move to? 18. What were Daniel Coker’s three principles of black community development? 19. What town in Sierra Leone did Daniel Coker relocate to? 20. What were Daniel Coker’s three principles of black community development? REQUIREMENTS 6 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES 1. Write a one paragraph biographical sketch of the Rev. Daniel Coker’s life. 2. Diagram a map of the Rev. Daniel Coker’s life travels (Start with birthplace, migration to the north, return to Baltimore area, travel to Africa, etc.). 3. Design a yer/poster inviting a community to the opening of the Bethel Charity School. 4. Draw a picture of what the ship may have looked like on which the Rev. Coker sailed to Africa. 5. Choose an essay title Bishop Daniel Coker may have used for the abolition of slavery. 6. Dene the following words: enslaved, pamphlet, abolitionist, migration, Bishop; and design your own pamphlet about the abolitionist movement. CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’VE COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS TO EARN THE REVEREND DANIEL COKER ACTIVITY PATCH! Have your mentor submit your workbook, proof of completion of the prescribed activities, along with the completed order form for the patch. 7 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AAMES EPISCOPAL PATCH/AWARD ORDER FORM Pack/Troop/Crew/Ship #: Phone: Email: Date: Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Visa Amex CVV: MC Disc ORDERED BY: SHIPPED TO: Name: Name: Address: Address: City: State: Zip: City: State: Zip: Category Item Quantity Cost Total Amount Episcopal Patch Series Daniel Coker x $ 10.00 Richard Allen x $ 10.00 Francis Herman Gow x $ 10.00 John Hurst Adams x $ 10.00 Frank Curtis Cummings x $ 10.00 Adam Jeerson Richardson, Jr. x $ 10.00 Vashti Murphy McKenzie x $ 10.00 Daniel Rwhynica Daniels, Jr. x $ 10.00 A wards Bishop Award of Excellence x $150.00 C ert of Commendation P.R.A.Y.: Jesus & Me Emblem x $ 1.00 P.R.A.Y.: God & Me Emblem x $ 1.00 P.R.A.Y.: God & Family Emblem x $ 1.00 P.R.A.Y.: God & Church Emblem x $ 1.00 P.R.A.Y.: God & Life Emblem x $ 1.00 P.R.A.Y.: Four Point Star SUBTO TAL SHIPPING & HANDLING TOTAL ENCLOSED INDICATE THE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ABOVE OR MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO AAMES AND MAIL TO: Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts c/o Post Oce Box 10923 St. Louis | MO 63135 202.253.2993 | 314.223.3605 [email protected] www.ameced.com Bishop Daniel Coker Activity Patch Workbook.
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