Welcome everybody! This is our first gathering for Children of the Day and we are incredibly blessed to have you along! If you’re just now hearing about it, we’d love for you to join us! You’ll find it most helpful to begin by reading this previous post that includes our approach, our summer Bible study schedule and many other specifics: (SSBS 2014 Info post) All you need to participate is the workbook entitled Children of the Day. We only officially “gather” here on the blog every two weeks because summers are so busy. On each of those 5 Tuesdays (starting today), you’ll find a video I’ve prepared for you with instructions for that day. I’ll also remind you to do the next 2 weeks of Bible study before our next gathering. View it personally if you are going solo or, if you’re joining in with others, with your small group. I’ll always put the bare bones of that gathering’s instructions in print in the post as well (as you’ll see below) in case you have any trouble viewing the video. Here’s your first one!
Basic written instructions in case you have trouble with the video:
Register for our summer Bible study by simply leaving a comment to this post per instructions below. Of course, you can take part without registering but you’ll get much more out of it if you fully participate. It not only increases accountability. It stirs up a sense of belonging and fellowship which is so important to us here in this blog community.
Here’s what we’d love for you to supply in your registration comment today: (Try to limit yourself to this information so it will be easy to read and count.)
1. Your NAME.
2. Your CITY.
3. Whether you’re going SOLO or in tandem with a small group. If you’re in a small group, share approximately how many are in your group and where you are planning to meet.
4. Share in a sentence or two why you could really stand to be in Bible study this summer. Maybe it’s that you’ve never been in one before. We would be elated! Or maybe it’s been a long time. If so, this is a great time and place to come back home to the heart of Jesus. Maybe you’re just hoping to get to know Christ a little better. Or, perhaps you’re interested in particular subject matter that appears on the pages of 1st or 2nd Thessalonians. On the other hand, maybe you especially need to be in the Scriptures because you have extenuating circumstances that could really challenge you this summer. What’s motivating you to get into the Scriptures with us this summer? There are no wrong answers!
5. BONUS question (optional): WHAT IS A QUIRK OF YOURS?? Come on, now! Tell us!
If you’re meeting with a small group, share your answers to questions 4 and 5.
I will pitch out a memory verse each week for anybody who wants to participate:
Week 1 Memory Verse:
1 Thessalonians 1:4 The NET Bible: We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that He has chosen you.
Week 2 Memory Verse:
1 Thessalonians 2:8 The NET Bible: …with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.
Do WEEKS ONE AND TWO of your homework before our next gathering in two weeks! If you’re watching the OPTIONAL video teaching sessions, you will want to watch Session 1 this week before you start your homework and Session 2 before you start your second week of homework. Here is the link: Children Of The Day Sessions
Don’t feel pressured to go to the added expense. All you need to participate in the summer study is the workbook.
I am so honored to serve you and study with you this summer! Can’t wait to see your names and locations! So much love to you, Sisters! We joyfully embrace each one of you.
TEXAS
SOLO
I have so many quirks I don’t even know which one to list; to me, all my quirks just make me awesomely unique!!!;)
This is my first summer bible study online….I have been in a couple of your bible studies with my small group…in fact,I really don’t even know what I’m doing but hope I don’t miss out on ANY blessings by being computer illiterate!!!!
1.Colleen
2. Northeast PA
3. Solo
4.I have not been able to be in a study for 2 years now due to a new job and time conflict with 2 studies I wanted to be a part of. Also, this past year has been especially difficult .
5.I ALWAYS have to clean up messes form other shifts when I start work….but….you’d never know I was that way looking at my house!! :/
Hello everyone,
1. Renae Hoernemann
2. Chanhassen, MN
3. Solo
4. Summer is usually a time I get out of the habit of being in the word because of the change in our families schedule with everyone being home from school and life seems even more caotic than when they are in school because they are with me all day now. I wanted this summer to be different so hopefully by filling me up with God’s word I can share what I learn with my kids and hopefully be a mom full of patience and grace this summer instead of a mom that is always yelling and irritated. I claim this the summer of grace.
5. My kids think I am weird when we eat at Wendy’s that I love to dip my french fries in my chocolate frosty. Yum Yum
Blessings to everyone
Love studying and sharing God together!
1. Merica Weber
2. Highlands Ranch, Colorado
3. Solo
4. I need to try to focus more on God and bettering myself as a child of God so I can better parent my children.
5. I am a bit ADD when it comes to doing stuff around my house. I’ll start cleaning or doing something in one room, take something to put away in another room and start a new project in that new room without having finished my previous task.
1. Emily
2. SC
3. Solo/ with a couple of friends but not an in person organized group
4. I love Beth Moore studies Bc you dig into the Word. Just finished Believing God & was ready for another!
5. My. Closet is organized by colors. 🙂
1. Laura
2. San Diego, CA
3. Solo (for now)
4. In a time of lots of change/local move, empty nest, hungry for more of God during this time.
5. I talk really fast and loud. I’m often told to lower my voice on the phone (yikes-I’m just excited)
Kristi S.
Rogersville, Tn
Solo
I need a structured study to keep me faithful to the Word every day. Also I love Beth’s studies. I always grow through them.
I love to sing and do motions to praise and worship songs but only with my daughter. Singing is okay but not the made up motions to go along with them.
1. Nicole
2. Ashdown,AR
3. Solo
4. I need the structure of a Bible study to keep me engaged
In God’s Word. Also, I work as an RN every other weekend
so I miss church. A Bible study feeds me spiritually when I
when I can’t worship with my church family.
5. When I clean my house I start in the bedrooms to make
room for all the stuff. If you come to my house mid clean the
bedrooms will be immaculate but the living room a big mess.
1. Lisa
2. Crosby, Texas
3. Solo
4. For knowledge, encouragement and nourishment for my heart, mind and soul.
5. I can eat one of anything. Except potato chips. (A quirk my husband says about me.)
1. Sue
2. Elkton, MD
3. Solo
4. My Bible study group does not meet in the summer.
5. Quirks….hmmm maybe I should ask my family about that one 🙂
1. Gail Horton
2. San Tan Valley, AZ (moving to Mesa, AZ on July 18th)
3. Solo
4. I have been through a major health event over the last year, so although I have been reading my Bible, I have not done a Bible study since that time. It is time to get back at it! 🙂
5. I talk to my two dogs like they are people and even pretend that they buy me birthday, Christmas, Easter, and Mother’s Day gifts! I am so grateful to have them in my life, Next to Jesus, they are truly my best friends!!! 😀
1. Cheryl
2. Joshua, TX
3. Solo
4. Just finished your wonderful study of Paul. I love your studies and am looking forward to this one!
1. Niesa
2. Tomball, TX
3. With my siesta, Terri and maybe a couple of other, but for sure with Terri (in one of our homes)
4. Doing a study motivates me to be consistent reading God’s Word
5. Quirk…I count to three everytime I walk out the door/get out the car while I think through the items that I need to have with me(purse, keys, phone, children:)…
1. Bree Beal
2. Arlington, VA
3. Solo
4. It’s been at least 3 years since, I’ve done a Beth Moore study and I really look forward to participating in this one.
1. Becky
2. Canton, GA
3. Solo
4. I’ve been looking for a Bible study group and haven’t been successful. So when I found this one, in so excited!
5. I won’t go get my nails done at a place who has a buddha!! I feel like, based on the old testament, the place is consecrated to Buddha so if I’m in a different area of town, I’ll walk in, look around, and walk out if I have to!! (As my feet can almost feel that massage!!) Haha
1. Phoebe
2. Knoxville, TN
3. Solo
4. I’ve grown A LOT in my faith and relationship with God recently and since my local women’s Bible study group is not meeting over the summer, this is a great way for me to continue growing and not lose momentum.
5. I don’t like sweet tea, which in the South, is unheard of 🙂 But maybe that’s because I don’t like sugar in my coffee so maybe it’s the sugar I don’t like…hmm…
1) Tammy
2) Jackson Mo
3) Solo – but I do belong to a small group and also have several friends who I discuss faith and daily struggles with. I am sure I will share any good points I learn. 🙂
4) I need all the help I can get, lol.
5) I am not sure it is a quirk, but I internalize and blame myself for EVERYTHING – even things I cannot control. Working on that…
Billie
Kempner, TX
Solo
Looking for a way to stay in His word with more than just my quiet time during the summer.
I’m very picky about things being in order and in their proper place.
1. Jamie
2. Dallas , Ga.
3. Solo
4. We are getting ready to mov ego a new state and the study will be great for me during the transition.
5.I make lists then forget to take them shopping with me….every time!
Chris
Triad, NC
Solo
Desire to grow closer to God’s word.
Griffin, GA
Solo
I really need to get back on track spiritually.
While riding with the window down I pretend to cut the roadside grass with my hand going up and down to get around obstacles.
1. Dawn
2. FW, Texas
3. Solo
4. More accountability to studying God’s word daily.
5. I will not leave my house without a shower and makeup.
1. Cassie
2. Battle Lake, MN
3. Solo
4. Busy summer with lots going on. Need to focus on the Lord during my busy summer and remember to make Him the center of my summer.
5. I am so organized and like to make list. I add things to do just so I can cross them off the list.
1. Tami
2. Charlotte, MI
3. Solo
4. I love diving into God’s word, however life sometimes takes over, but I am determined to stick this out!
5. I’ve been told I’m a “goof”….I suppose I should embrace this. 🙂
My church preaching series are also on 1 Thes.
1. Danielle Rosborough
2. Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
3. Solo
4. Have done 1 Beth Moore study before (Daniel) & LOVED it! Never done an online Bible Study before
With 3 kids under 4 I find it hard to get oit & do this kind of thing the way I used to. I want to use this opportunity to feel connected to a group of adult human beings again, and I know I love Beth Moore’s style & want to really get into something in a deep & powerful way.
1. Carla Moore
2. Prince Edward Island Canada
3. solo
4. need to get into the word more and love all your teachings
5. I am adopted
1) Michelle Bowers
2) Unicoi, TN
3) Solo
4) Unable to go to small groups at church, however, this will work with my work schedule.
5) Quirk: I talk out loud when during studies at home.
1) Kathy Lee, going to participate with my 28 yr old special needs daughter here at home.
Live in San Jose, CA
My mother in law is now living with us, needing 24/7 supervision. I have done online study in the past and loved it, so trying it again as my time does not allow me to get to a weekly study. Hoping she might listen to the videos with us. I have been in several Beth Moore group studies, so looking forward to another one this summer.
1. Jennifer Cook
2. Phoenix
3. Solo
4. I am taking this study to hold myself accountable for getting into God’s word.
5. I can’t think of a quirk right now.
We are meeting as a group at my house in Montgomery, Texas.
Christina Snowdy, Lisa Snyder, Crytal Tucker, Karen Rinehammer
Christina~ I definitely need a Bible study during the summer to keep me in the word. If not, I will allow the summer activities of my four children take over my life!
Lisa~ I need to stay in God’s word because I’ll get grouchy.
Crystal~I need the accountability.
Karen quirk~ I grab my neck when I get nervous.
Lisa quirk~ I have to wipe off the white flakes that dry on the top of the milk gallon.
Crystal quirk~ I have to use a comb because if I use a brush I have to clean it very throughly before I can use it.
Christina quirk~ I always have to make sure I did not offend someone after joking with them.
1. Shannon
2. Walnut Grove, MO
3. Solo
4. I love the opportunity to stay in God’s word and Beth Moore studies are my favorite.
5.
I’m still trying to figure out how to get the workbook. I’m sure I will find it, but you may want to make that really clear for participants. Thanks
Melissa Jungeblut
Houston, TX
SOLO
In your post, you mentioned accountability. This is a great way for me to stay accountable to myself by focusing on a study that will check in every 2 weeks.
I love peanut butter on my waffles
1. Tara P.
2. Booker TX
3. Solo
4. I was looking for a daily devotional to do this summer and this was shown to me by my cousin. I think it will work even better. It has also been awhile since I have done a study.
5. I am OCD mixed with an Aquarius personality so I have a combination of neat freak and slob all in one. It can be confusing.
Linda Gallo
Johnstown, PA.
Solo
I just want to stay in in-depth Bible study for my own personal growth, and also enjoy participating with all the other siestas.
1. Amelia
2. White Bear Lake, MN
3. Small group
4. My husband is having a kidney transplant on July 17 and I want to be sure I am well grounded in the Spirit and God’s promises as we go through this process as a family (our kids are 10 and 12).
5. I love all kinds of foods and will eat just about anything – except malted milk balls – yuck!
I will be doing this solo. I tend to stay on track and in the Word if I have a structured plan of study. Thanks for all your studies, Beth! Really love them.
1. Patti Walker
2. Shalimar, FL
3. Small Group
4. I, too, have waited with so much anticipation for this bible study. We have an awful lot going on in our family and extended family right now and its the very best way to stay focused on God with my sisters in Christ.
5. I eat the same thing for lunch every day and also have all kinds of substitutions and special requests if I order in a restaurant.
1. Debbie Buchanan
2. Mannford, OK
3. Solo
4. I’m ready to get deep into God’s word again!
5. I’m obsessed with Happy Hour at Sonic and always get diet dr. pepper with vanilla.
1. Debbie
2. Portland, OR
3. Solo
4. I have a terrible habit of being a backslider if I don’t stay in the Word.
5. I cry at Hallmark commercials.
1. Sarah
2. Lansing, MI
3. Solo
4. I am looking for a summer group to stay connected with other women. I’m finding that my relationship with God is stagnant when I’m not pursuing Him in a deeper way.
1. Kristy
2. St. Louis. MO
3. Solo
4. I haven’t been able to enjoy a Bible study group in a while. Our church is small and has been without a pastor until very recently.
5. I love to putter in my flower garden, but hate to be hot!
1.Cris
2.Virginia Beach VA
3. solo
4.I need to be in Bible study this summer because this year God has made me so hungry for his word, I can’t get enough of it.
5.My biggest quirk is composting vegetable and fruit scraps.When my son was small his friends were bragging about things their moms make. He said I make bread. A friend replied that his mom does too. Not to be beat out he told them them that his mom even makes her own dirt.
Sadieville KY
Solo
I’m really wanting to join a bible study group to study God’s word.
I’m a list maker although I don’t really refer back to them.
1. Amy
2. Littleton, CO
3. Solo
4. Our lives have turned upside down in the last year with our 10-year-old son being diagnosed with a serious heart disease and a major move from overseas. I know I need to be fresh in the Word, walking closely with Jesus to be able to minister to my family right now.
5. I drink hot black tea all day, even in the summer, and pause for green tea in the evening.
(I just try to drink enough water to balance it a little 🙂 )
1. Teresa Lewis
2. Bonney Lake, WA
3. Small group of friends at work (SPU) & my BFF.
4. I saw Beth for the 1st time at Living Proof in Spokane, WA & just had to do one of her studies. What an awesome teacher!
5. If you ask me, I don’t have any quirks, if you ask my friends however, you might just get a different story:-)
I can’t wait to get started!
Helen Davidson, Woodbury MN
Studying solo this summer; preparing to lead a group of about 40+ women through this study in the fall. Asking the Lord to prepare my heart first. Plus, I don’t think I’ve actually done a book study of Thessalonians, so looking forward to the journey!
Quirk? a nervous giggle…..and I talk too fast! 🙂
1. Wendy
2. Acworth, Ga
3. Solo
4. I am usually in bible studies throughout the year and like to continue that during the summer. I have to stay in God’s word because when I am not I tend to get my focus off of God.
5. I love gummy bears and I like to eat the light yellow gummy bears last…I think they might be pineapple flavored. What makes this even stranger is that I am 40 years old.