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.
1.Lisa
2.Omaha,NE
3.SOLO
4. I like to keep myself grounded in the word
5. My quirk? I love pens, notebooks….it was so much fun going back to school as an adult for the SCHOOL SUPPLIES 🙂
Ohh me too!! I love it when school starts every year and all the school supplies are out.
1. Tim Calderwood (husband of Wanda!)
2. Crofton, MD
3. Small group, i.e., with my wife.
4. My wife asked me to join her. Besides, the two of us are hosting a home Bible study for couples from our church on this same topic. (We meet monthly.) This will give us both a head start on our group!
5. Can’t stand lint on clothes; always double-tie my shoelaces.
1. Kristi Sisson
2. Tellico Plains
3. Solo
4. Life is a roller coaster, so I’m wanting to submerge myself in Jesus Christ in any way, so that I can focus on Him and not my circumstances! I want to learn all He has for me 🙂
5. I’m a quirk – it’s hard to identify something singular! How about a head full of crazy curls that I’m constantly trying to tame in Tennessee humidity!
Rebecca
Minneapolis, MN
Solo
I need accountability to stay in God’s Word all year around.
I own wayyyyy too many purses.
Judy
Littleton, NC
Solo
Our regular Bible Study takes a summer break and I am the leader so I need more Bible study to keep on the word and fresh and ahead of them!
Quirk? Hmmm, I decorate my house in a theme for every single month, complete with dishes and decor!
1. Calleeawells@msn
2. Kaufman
3. Solo
4. I am doing this study because I want more of Christ and to
discipline myself to get in His Word every day.
5. Pet Peeve – When people don’t listen and keep saying, Huh?
So, I guess I can’t follow directions. I gave you a pet peeve instead of a quirk. My quirk is that if you say something to me and I know a song with those words, i will sing it to you.
1. Pam
2. Hornbeck, La.
3.Solo
4. Going thru a dry spell, and need God’s word to wet me down to my very soul.
5.I constantly walk/pace while I am talking on the phone.
Hi Pam, my name is Paulette from Elmer, La. Just wanted to let you know that you’re not flying solo because there’s another Louisiana girl doing the study, too lol… Many Blessings on you as you study the precious Word of God!
1. Kim S.
2. Shallowater, Texas
3. Solo – This my first study online.
4. I am just not where I need to be in The Word.
1.) Michelle C.
2.) Chesapeake, VA
3.) Solo
4.) Really wanted to do this summer series last year but couldn’t. This year I’m ready!
5.) A little OCD at times(so they tell me) 🙂
Our neighborhood Bible study doesn’t meet in the summer. I’m SO excited for this study!
Going to do this solo… I’ve never done a summer bible study and I’m excited to take this and get me back in reading and studying my bible. Looking forward to this. Just saw the post today … Will buy the workbook tomorrow. Yay thanks
Amy Officer
1. Lori
2. Lake Jackson, TX
3. Solo
4. Looking for a way to stay connected to God this summer and continue to grow. This is perfect as I can do this in the comfort of my home-I’m 9 months pregnant!
5. I currently have a slight addiction to the cool lime refreshers @ Starbucks…..and yes I know they contain caffeine.
1. Cathy De
2. Osage Beach, MO
3. solo
4. To keep grounded as there is spiritual warfare going on in my church at this time.
5. Quirk: I am a “Bible Snob”. My Bible must have a genuine leather cover.
1. Terri Johnson
2. Aurora, Illinois
3. Solo
4. I am in a very dry period of my life where I cannot seem to find myself or hear God. I feel lost and I don’t like where I am at. I have done many of Beth’s Studies and I am looking forward to this one.
5. I have a lot of quirks, but none are as fun as I like to sing everything…to my Granddaughters. So we sing a lot of silly things together.
Terri,
Your post caught my eye because I used to live in Ill. and I am “familiar” with Aurora. I am sorry you are having a dry time spiritually. Maybe you can use your enjoyment of singing to help fill up with spiritual rain. Try singing some Christian songs that you knew back when, or sing along with Christian radio. One song I love to sing for encouragement is “This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.” I hope this may help you. Sent up a prayer for you as well.
I am so excited to join this group and am looking forward to learning.
1. Sue
2. Camp Hill, PA
3. Solo
4. I just attended the Beth Moore LPL conference in Hershey, PA and I want to keep the God high going!
5. ???? Hmmm … I’ll have to poll my family — I’m sure they will have a list of my quirks!
1. Janet
2. Cypress, Texas
3. Solo
4. I have learned a lot about my relationship with God by attending Beth’s studys thoughout the years. After experiencing a church split which affected my church going experience, and attending Graduate school to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am like dry bones. Longing to hear a word from God, Pour out your word and bring new life to me this summer…Thanks Beth
5. Quirks= I’m allergic to anything Dairy… so when I go out to eat the poor waiters have to hear how I’m the problem at the table.. no moo… but cluck clulk is not a moo so eggs are OK… cuz they don’t come from a cow…
1. Carie Blosdale
2. Fontana, CA
3. Solo, but trying to get my teen daughters to join me for the videos!
4. I love staying in God’s word through studies like this with the homework that helps open old would and let them heal properly.
5. I have to go to bed with all the dishes in the sink cleaned!
Lynn Bridges
Sumter SC
Solo
To stay in the word beyond just church time.
It drives me bananas for my short and long forks to be mixed together. 🙂
1.Debbie
2. Paintsville
3. Intercessory Group
Love Hugs and Prayers.
4. Obedient to Study and Others Think am nuts.
5. Love being His Called Worshiper.
De Anna Morris
Greenville SC area
God is bringing Renewal to our journey and I am excited to participate with women in my area as well as women around the globe-here on this blog and on Facebook and other blogs… how cool!
God’s Daughters coming together to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth must be a beautiful view from Heaven’s perspective… Blessings to you all! and Thanks Beth for your faithfulness to God’s call!
My name is Cindy and I live just North of Toronto, Ontario Canada. I am going at this solo – first time for on-line summer study. Love Beth’s studies but have had lots of “Sandwich generation” issues that have taken so much of my time for several years. I need to get back into God’s Word and feel His presence in my life again. I’m so excited to be apart of this – Thank you Beth!
1. Vikki
2.Warman, SK
3. Small online group
4. This is my very first Bible study 😀
5. I have to shut all the blinds and cover up all the small lights in the room before I go to sleep….No light 🙂
Going solo…Need bible study…been sick and not able to go to church or fellowship with
anyone…thanks..
1. Susan
2. Farmington, MO
3. solo
4. I wanted to participate in a study that I am not leading or teaching
1. Andria
2. Madison, AL
3. Solo, but with 1 friend to hold me accountable
4. Really needing some answers from God about my future, and I think summer is a great time to dig in and study up! Trying to fill my time with something OTHER than TV.
5. I’m a human IMDB. Give me the name of just about any celebrity, and I’ll tell you what they’ve been in recently, who they are married to, etc.
1.Debbie
2.Akron Ohio
3.Solo
4. I have been looking for more ways to get into the word.
Solo
Solo
I need God’s direction for the “new thing” He is doing in my life and His Word is the best place I know if to find it.
1. Your NAME. Diana Espana
2. Your CITY. Arlington, Texas
3. Going SOLO
4. I could really benefit from following a bible study this summer because I have not been in the Word like I would like to, and I know this will help me to stay motivated and consistent. God has blessed me with more time for quiet this summer and I want to use it getting to know Him better.
5. WHAT IS A QUIRK OF YOURS?? A quirk of mine is that I tend to make up words and feel very proud when I do. Sometimes they just pop out! 🙂
Laura Smith
Knoxville TN
Solo
1. April
2. Pearland, TX
3. Solo
4. My husband and I have struggled to get pregnant for several years. After failed attempts with certain go-to meds, surgery and a failed IVF study, we are now pursuing a regular IVF (in-vitro) course. We begin next week. I know it is no coincidence I saw this post on FB today about this study. I have done many of Beth’s studies and I know there it no better time to immerse myself in God’s Word as we walk through this journey to fulfill our desire of parenthood. I cannot wait to see what little jewels I will find in His Word for this exact moment in my life. Thank you Beth Moore. Your studies have blessed my life in more ways than I can count over the years. I cannot wait to get pick up my study book and get started!!
5. I have this weird obsession with all drawers and doors being closed. I work from home now but my old co-workers used to tease me about it. They’d leave the supply cabinet door cracked open and then count how long it took for me to get up from desk across the room and walk over just to close it which usually didn’t take long. LOL.
I love bible studies and am currently signed up to do this one in the fall. Doing it twice simply means I will get double the blessing. Can’t wait!!
1) Karen Bouler
2) Mobile, Al
3) Solo
4) love learning the word
5) can’t think of a quirk just yet
Looking forward to this study:)
Jennifer Robaczewski
West Salem, WI
Going solo this time and wanting to do this study to stay accountable over the summer months and have never studied Thessalonians before.
Quirks, hmmm. I drink a green smoothie every morning for breakfast–not a quirk to me but to most everyone else I know:)
Blessings,
Jennifer
1. Lisa
2. Whitby, Ontario, Canada
3. Going solo
4. Summers slow down for me, so I love the opportunity to soak in as much as I can. Recent studies have touched on the day of the Lord, so feel called to gain knowledge and application to what scripture says about it.
1.Karen
2.Tennessee (Go Vols!!!!!)
3.Solo
4.I do better with my studying when I am accountable to others. I want to grow deeper in my relationship with Jesus.
5.My hangers in laundry room. I have to have each type group together!
1. Linda Peel
2. Lexington, KY
3. Solo
4. I need to spend time with God and His Word and my work schedule makes it hard to attend this study at my church.
5. I am very particular about my iced tea. It must be brewed and plain…no lemon, no sugar, just lots of ICE.
1. Sally
2. Fairhope, Al.
3.solo
4. I love I depth summer Bible Studies. I’m a teacher so summers are a wonderful time for me to dig deeper into God’s word.
5. Quirk. I must sit in a certain place to drink my coffee and have my quiet time !
1. KaRee
Sorry, I hit return before I finished.
2. Alamogordo, New Mexico
3.Going solo
4. The Bible is a good book. I love to read it! I need to refresh my relationship with the Lord and summer is a good time for me.
5. My sister and I share the same name and our daughters also share one name. Just alternate spelling!
I am doing this study on my own to keep up with bible studies the church does not do in summer.
Name: Tara
City: Springfield, MO
Solo
My church does women’s bible studies during the weekdays, which doesn’t fit with my schedule. Even though I will be “solo”, I won’t be “alone” for this study. Can’t wait!!
Quirk: I extend my toes when I concentrate. By the end of the day, my calves are exhausted.
1. Amy
2. Central, La
3. Solo
4. Going through family and relationship issues. I need to be in the word and hear from God.
5. Constantly curling my eyelashes
1. Jana
2. Palomar Mountain, CA
3. Solo
4. Great way to be in God’s word this summer
5. I like to dip French fries in my chocolate frosty! Yum!
1. Jane
2. Lyman, SC
3. Solo
4. Have some empty spaces that need to be filled by the Holy Spirit & in the Word they’ll be filled to the brim!
5. Quirk…let’s see which to share 🙂 I don’t like for different foods on my plate to touch, you know no beans mixed in the mashed potatoes.
1)Morgan
2)Jackson, SC
3)Solo
4)It has been a long time since I completed a study and I am excited to start a new study with others so I don’t feel so alone and lose motivation.
5)It drives me crazy to go to bed without finishing the laundry. My husband and daughter claim I am addicted to laundry.
Paula
Greenwood, SC
Solo
Love to study His Word! To allow Him to change my heart in many areas. Desire to walk closer.
Love Bible prophecy!
Had to exercise and sweat after having my shower…….ugh!!!!!!
1. Lisa
2. Meridian, MS
3. Solo
4. Looking for more insight into God’s Word!
Conroe, Texas
Solo
Perfect timing for the start of summer.
1. Dani
2. Greer, SC
3. Solo…may be getting a friend to join me
4. Bible studies keep me accountable to stay in the word…whether I am alone or in a group. I lead bible studies at my church, and so I like to study and dig deep so that I am a better teacher.
5. A quirk? Hmmm, when teens and tweens roll their eye….woo, gets me going
hi Beth,i love your teaching even though I’m a male, is this study open to males as I get so much from your teaching,regards craig clark