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. Jennifer
2. Tinley Park, IL
3. With a friend
4. I am leading a small group at my church and need spiritual growth for myself and to discern the needs of others.
5. My finger nail polish and toe nail polish must always match 🙂
My name is Janice Embry and I am from New Washington Indiana and will be doing this study with a group of approx. 6. The reason I am excited about this study, is so that I can spend more time with God and in His Word.
1. Cheryl
2. Chattanooga, TN
3. solo
4. I love bible study! And,I have really enjoyed and benefited from Beth Moore’s studies in the past. Looking forward to it.
5. Quirk: I can’t sit still. Until I finally settle down in the evening and then I just crash.
My name is Michele Snider, and I’m from Macon, Missouri (rural northeast MO). I’m going solo on this study–I’m so grateful to the Lord that He led Beth and the LP team to do this particular study this summer because I was supposed to lead/teach this study in the fall but my schedule just wouldn’t permit, so THANK YOU, Beth!! One of my quirks is eating one thing at a time on my dinner plate (meat first, then veggie, etc).
1. Olathe, ks
2. With a group, 7 of us!
3. Meeting at Sarah’s house
4. Excited for deeper intimacy with Him!
Elizabeth
Spanaway, WA
3. I will be going through the scriptures with a small group of beautiful women – about 10
4. I love studying the word! It is my life-blood. The ladies in my small group desperately wanted a bible study group, so the Summer Siesta group comes at a perfect time. We are so excited about Children of the Day!
5. Small quirk of mine – I love to sing worship songs in the car!! And when I say sing, I mean really sing, as loud as I can, even dance in my seat to a really great song. I cannot sing a tune at all, but when I sing along to a favorite song I almost start to believe I can sing.
1. My name is Paulette.
2. I live in Elmer, La.
3. Going Solo
4. I need a structured Bible study right now.
5. I don’t like clutter.
Thanks for being so generous with what The Lord has blessed you with 🙂
Mandan, ND
Solo
I wanted to participate in a summer study so that if I am camping or vacationing can still get into God’s word.
1. Melanie
2. Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
3. Solo
4. I haven’t done a bible study since last year and I miss it! I want to continue to grow closer to God and his word. I love Beth Moore studies so this is perfect.
5. I make lists…for everything! Seems to be the only way I can stay organized lol. Another quirk, I hate wearing socks. I’m always barefoot at home and as soon as the warm weather hits I only wear sandals
POINT of Rocks, Maryland
With summer so busy this will be a way to stay connected to church and God.
Doing solo
1. Laura
2. Western Springs, IL
3. solo
4. Just finished breaking free with a group and wish to continue another bible study over the summer.
5. I cannot sleep at night without a white noise maker. Now I’ve got all my kids doing the same thing. Oops.
1. Lisa
2. Newcastle, Australia
3. Solo
4. I want to get into the word with Beth!
5. I can’t sleep with my hair up, makes for a birds nest each morning but I just need to be free!
1. Lesley Hazen ( you will see me as Lahdedah
2. Westfield NY
3. Solo
4. It’s been a while and I am in need of time alone with God which is why I’m solo. Very frazzled right now and seek quiet and introspection. I am a teacher and innkeeper of Bed & Breakfast that my husband and I own. I interact all day, every day and crave alone time!
5. Every time I have a Starbucks latte, I say “Mmmmmmmm.” Every. single. time.
1. Allison
2. Marshall, VA
3. Solo
4. Hard circumstances. Need to be in the word.
5. I clean my kitchen so that I can cook/bake – which makes it messy again.
1. Angel
2. Arkansas
3. Solo
4. Recommit to spend time in The Word
5. Love to cook/bake just to cook/bake…
1. Sandra
2. Rock Valley, IA
3. Solo… maybe a group…
4. Need to always be in the Word… keeps me on track, hate it when I become lazy in the walk with God
5. A quirk.. just one? don’t know if that is possible 🙂
Huntington, WV – solo – I love the discipline of being in a Bible study & getting to know God better. Quirk – which one? Toilet paper must roll over the top!
1. Judith
2. Yigo, Guam
3. Solo
4. Interested in studying 1 and 2 Thessalonians more in depth.
1. Beverly Schlomann
2. Midlothian, VA
3. solo
4. I have serious health challenges that require me to be home all the time and alone much of the time. This study helps me feel connected!
5. Quirks — I LOVE dark chocolate! Order the dark chocolate cocoa powder from amazon; will choose it over milk chocolate every time
Lisa
Tabernacle NJ
solo
I miss my Bible studies from my previous church. Our church does not offer many Bible studies.
Hi Lisa,
You are welcome to join our bible study group. We are doing James – Mercy Triumphs starting in September. We meet on Saturday mornings 10 to 12 in Merchantville.
1. Lynn Day
2. Waterloo, Iowa
3. Solo this summer but have a large study that operates in my home year round. We are doing Stuck this summer with the group
4. Life has been on full speed sprint and I need to slow down and rest in the Word and with Him.
5. I am NOT a car person. Really don’t care about cars at all but I LOVE the show Overhaulin’ Weird huh?
1. Jodell
2. Frankfort, IN
3. Solo, but doing with a college friend over the phone
4. I haven’t done a Beth Moore study in a while & am excited about getting involved in a structured Bible study in the midst of an unstructured summer. Also, my firstborn goes to college in the fall & I will start a new job @ the same time, so need the summer to mentally & emotionally prepare for a LOT of changes in August!
5. Quirks? SO many…how to choose…have to have the air vents pointed towards my face in the car with AIR coming out of them!
1. sharon
2. naperville, IL
3. solo
4. Needed a summer Bible study to keep learning!
Solo
By Bible Study takes the summer off and I will be facilitating in the Fall so wanted to continue to study.
Must have my kitchen clean before I head to bed.
1. Karen
2. Susquehanna
3. Solo
4. I would like a little accountability during this busy time of year. Summers can go by before you know it!
5. Quirk, I probably have many. I have to use my Neti pot daily!
1. Marney
2. Aurora, Colorado
3. Solo
4. I bought the study when it first came out and was so pleased to hear that it was going to be the Summer Study
5. One of my quirks, I go around turning off lights like my Dad did.
2. Decatur, Alabama
3. Solo
4. I have done Beth Moore Bible Studies at church in the past
And would like to do one at home to keep me closer to
God’s word.
Keisha
Calhoun, Ga
I am doing this Bible Study with a small group @ my church. There are about 17 women 🙂
I am doing this summer study just because I always enjoy & desperately need to be in God’s Word 🙂
1 – Joy French
2 – Georgetown, TX
3- I am hosting a group in my home weekly – sweet husband bought me DVD set, so we are having discussion and video. There are 10 to 12 ladies meeting weekly:)
4 – I am hosting this with my darling daughter in law Jaime – who was widowed last March and has been living with us, after a season of playing womens professional soccer in Kansas City. It has been a huge blessing and great time of healing to have her with us in Texas – we are doing this study with ages 23 up to (well, I guess I’m the oldest 50 on June 16th).
5 – I am a little obsessive about wiping down my kitchen counters – I don’t think anyone else in my family would think of it!!!
Love & Blessings to you all!
1. Dianna
2. Bryant, AR
3. Sharing this study with a friend.
4. I have done many bible studies but it’s been awhile and I feel dry as dust. Time to get back in the word.
5. I almost refuse to use a short fork when eating.and I have to make up my bed EVERYDAY!
1. Marcie
2. Charlottesville, VA
3. small group of gals (7) in our homes
4. I ALWAYS need to be studying God’s Word
5. I like ice cubes in my wine
1. Janet from FL
2. Daytona Beach area
3.group #9 meet in the home of the hostess, Linda
4. Our group does 1 or 2 Bible studies every year, and this is our 1st one this year. Having this opportunity to also be doing this Bible study with you, Beth, is too good to miss!
5. My quirk is that I must take notes on every book I read. For a Bible study like this, my work book is full of notes, quotes, thoughts, underlines, arrows, ***… I learn so much more this way. I love it!
1. Cindy
2. Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada
3. Women’s Bible Cafe group.
4. I love Beth Moore’s studies and I really enjoy digging into books and learning more about them. I also want to grow closer to God.
5. I LOVE Owls! I have them on my calendar, necklaces, earrings, candles, picture frames, pillow, bookmarks… LOL
P.S.
I can’t hear Beth in the video! I can hear the music before it starts. I checked my speaker settings.. anyone else having an issue?
1. Ann
2. Shelby Township, MI
3. Solo
4. To keep my eyes on Jesus.
1. Martha Robertson
2. Harrodsburg Kentucky
3. SOLO
4. I learn more from Beth Moore than any other bible study teacher. I’m studying this on my own so I can lead a group in the fall at my church or in my community.
5. I don’t think of myself as quirky… What pops up in my head is how my momma taught me to put a little sugar on my gravy at breakfast. It’s a family tradition on her side! LOL
Jan
Searcy, AR
Solo
I miss my Bible study group that means during the year. I can do this wherever I go this summer..
1. Katie
2. Dallas, Ga
3. Solo
4. I need the accountability of Bible Study
5. I am way too sarcastic for my own good.
1. Paula
2. Princeton, WV
3. Solo
4. I am hungering for a deeper walk with God.
5. I can hardly read a book without a pen in my hand. I write notes in all margins everywhere.
1. Sari…..Hi!
2. The 253 Tacoma, Wa.
3. Small group
4. To grow and expand.
5. I write scriptures on my hands. (It always finds a home)
Only drink out of glass. =P
Gotta get my worship music in everyday atleast in the car but
usually have to compete in the house and turn it up. Winning 🙂
1. Becky
2. Altoona, Iowa
3. Group of ladies at coffee house
4. Love to study throughout the year.
No reason to take a “break” from
Bible study for the summer.
1. Joan
2. Springfield, VA
3. Solo
4. Need to stay in God’s Word this summer
5. Coffee in the morning, too many organizers
1. Carol Smith
2. Ewing NJ
3. solo
4. Accountability to stay in the word.
1. Tracey
2. Prairieville, Louisiana
3. Solo
4. I have done several of Beth’s studies and wanted to introduce my teenage daughter to her first one! Excited to see her grow.
5. I freeze Thin Mint cookies so I can eat them at the pool in the summer.
Eva
Derby, Ks
Solo
Need accountability and a “little” structure in the summer
Not following through with what you promise is my biggest pet peeve.
1. Ginny
2. Vancouver, BC Canada
3. Group
4. Renewing of my mind
Adina
Pittsburgh, PA
Solo
Always wanted to do an online Bible study
Betty Jo
Cary NC
Solo
I LOVE GODS WORD.
My Quirk – I love talking to Seniors. Especially those over 90 yo.
1. gina Robinson
2.Greenville NC
3. Solo with a coworker in ministry where we serve and work in leadership
4. Workplace/ or coffee shack at lunch
5. Whats my quirk- Being an only child, quiet is important and loud for too long will cause crankiness! So, morning retreating and refueling is a must with the strongest cup of JOE ! Also, if I ask how are you doing ? I’m the communicator that expects more than JUST FINE! LOL! I love a GOOD CONVO . So I’m learning that I’m extroverted as well as introverted on any given day….:)
I’m SOOO excited about the summer bible study with Beth Moore. Jesus is my ultimate life hero!!! Beth Moore is my earthly hero 🙂
1. Christena Cookson
2. Howard KS
3. with daughter in law, sister & niece
4. Was going to do this by myself, but my niece told me she wanted to do study too and you were doing it here. I hope to see better what God’s plan is for me here in our little town.
First time doing SSBS, but have done several of Beth’s studies, thank you!!