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. Kimberly
2. Alexandria, VA
3. Solo
4. Keeps me accountable to be in the word during the summer.
5. I hit the trip button to count the mileage every time I drive anywhere , even if it’s only less than a mile.
1. Sarah Nickel
2. Minneapolis, MN
3. solo with support from sisters
4. My second child will be due right as the study is ending so this will keep me consistently in the word until that time with all the craziness of getting ready for baby.
5. ??
1. Tammy
2. Perry, GA
3. Solo
4. I’m finishing a graduate degree in June. I’m overwhelmed by all the requirements of school along with family responsibilities, so I need a Bible study that will keep me focused, encouraged, and strengthened during this very crazy, difficult time.
5. I must do a crossword puzzle before I go to bed each night.
1. Megan
2. Dayton, OH
3. It is time to dive into the Word again and what better way than a Beth Moore study?
4. Quirk – I am always correcting grammar even if it is just in my head. It’s a sickness really.
1. Your NAME. Becky Miller
2. Your CITY. Tallahassee FL
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.
* Doing the study with my mom, Lillian Graham
4. Share in a sentence or two why you could really stand to be in Bible study this summer.
* It is always good to be in God’s word and mom read the first page of this study and knew we had to do it.
1. Kris
2. Houston, TX
3. Solo
4. Long time since I’ve done a bible study and want to get re-energized for God
5. Whenever I go into a home (anyone’s) I need to enter and exit the same door – doesn’t matter which door, it just has to be the same door
1. Laura
2. Townsend, MA
3. Solo (but working on pulling a group together)
4. Love to study the Word outside enjoying the beautiful weather and with a more relaxed summer schedule.
5. OK with talking to myself.
1. Lauren
2. Conyers, GA
3. A group of 2 meeting in our homes
4. I love having a goal of a specific area of study for my quiet time!!
1. Pam James
2. Vilonia, AR
3. Solo
4. This is my first time to participate in an online Bible study and I’m very excited. We travel a lot in the summer and I can do this anywhere!
5. One of my quirks is that when I have a bowl of cereal, while making it, I leave the refrigerator door open so I can put the milk up quickly so my cereal doesn’t get soggy! LOL I have many more!
Donna
Stevens point, wi
Solo
Because I need accountability for studying God’s word
Quirk of mine being afraid of the dark
Teresa, Orange City, Solo.
I need to be in the word to keep me grounded and on course.
1. Laurie
2. Scotland, UK
3. Solo
4. I’m a pastors wife in a new church, our ladies bible study hasn’t got together yet so looking for some study over the summer time.
5. Oh my to many to mention!!
1. Maria
2. Oxford, MS
3. Solo
4. I have never studied these particular books in depth and thought this would be a good opportunity to do so.
5. Too many quirks to mention!!
1 Michelle
2 London, on, Canada,
3 maybe small group online
4 my small group ends for the summer, this is a good way to stay in the word.
5 everything
My name is Katie I am in Parrish FLorida. My mom and I are doing this together. I have always loved Beth Moore bibles studies and have always wanted to do one with my mom.
2. I live in Pasadena, TX but I am working at a camp near Asheville, NC for the summer. 3. I will do the study alone. 4.I come here every year and since I can’t attend my church I like to do a Bible study while I am here.5. My quirk is I mix pumpkin pie spice in my coffee before I brew it all year long.
1. Vicki
2. Grapevine, TX
3. Invited 18 women, hoping for 12 to fit around my kitchen table. God brought 38!! So we moved to the clubhouse in my neighborhood, and God raised up additional leadership. So excited to see what He has planned!! 2 women that do not own a Bible are coming. 🙂
4. The reason for wanting to do this study: Want to win our whole neighborhood to Christ and impact our community. Personally: Love being in the Word.
5. I am queen of the 10 minute nap!
Houston
Solo
Hungry – very hungry . . . need a lifeline.
1. Susanne Keller
2. Little Rock, AR
3. Solo
4. I like to stay in an organized study of the word in between sessions at church. I can also use a fresh Word to wash over this aging, menopausal soul.
5. I like my dishwasher caddies organized by type of silverware.
1. Amy
2. Hernando, MS
3. Solo
4. I’m looking for something to keep my accountable in my Bible reading this summer.
5. hmmm…today I reorganized some books at the library so they would be in series order. I like order. 🙂
1. Jeanne
2. Southaven, MS
3. Solo
4. I’ve never participated in a bible study and wanted to do it.
5. I have to count stairs when I walk up them. 😉
1. Stephaniie
2. Arlington, TX
3. Going SOLO
4. I have many Beth Moore studies, but have let work get in the way. Now it is summer, so no work means more time to get into God’s word!
5. My toilet paper roll has to go a certain way, with the paper on top!
1-Marsha
2-Wellington, KS
3-Solo
4-1st timer wanting to explore the word in depth.
5-Like band aids to be put on straight not crooked.
1 Yvonne
2 Knoxville TN
3 solo
4 just love Beth Moore studies
1. Lauren Ashley
2. Houston
3. Solo, but prayerfully with my mom, & possibly my Aunt.
4. In the season of waiting on next steps of life while also being defined by The Lord, my love (not quite yet fiancé) will be traveling for work a lot, & I am seeking to be refreshed in The Lord. I need more of Him to define me.
5. I always line up the seam of my coffee cup, coffee sleeve & sipping hole in the lid. I can’t take one sip of coffee until that’s all lined up.
Hi I am Anne.
I am from Bradenton, Fl.
Doing the study with my daughter.
Recently lost my husband and really need to be in the word.
My mornings are very structured. I can’t do things in any other order!
I just finished leading the Daniel study with our church ladies. Awesome. They have been asking, ” what’s next?” Praying about, thinking it could be breaking free but it seems I feel a call to Thessalonians. I am ready to study it and see what God speaks. I think coming off Daniel it will be great.
Quirks? I don’t know, it all seems normal to me. I like to eat leftovers for breakfast, especially sweets. Someone brought a huge bowl of banana pudding to home group Sunday night. They left it for my husband, the pastor, who loves banana pudding. I love this lady’s banana pudding. So I ate some for breakfast Monday morning. I try to convince myself if I eat it early I will work it off throughout the day…. Or nah.
1- Robin
2- Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan
3- Solo
4- To grow closer to God
5- I’m a bit of a grammar Nazi 🙂
1. Cindy
2. Macon ga
3. Solo
4. I need a Word from God 🙂
5. I eat m & ms by color
2.Spartanburg, SC
3.Solo
4.Blessed and excited to be studying God’s word with my favorite Bible teacher!
5.Must have my Iced Tea and lipstick at all times!
1. Jennifer
2. Thornton, CO
3. Group: My lovely ladies in my prayer group are Siesta-ing this summer. We are Jen, Sara, Jess and Laura. (Another Sarah can’t make it.)
4. Ms. Beth Moore introduced me to the concept of a summer Bible study three years ago. I am forever grateful. I know what lies ahead (awesomeness).
5. Quirks? I like to look at the amortization schedule for our mortgage and daydream about those numbers going down, down, down!
1.Polly Ann
2.Spartanburg, SC
3.Solo
4.Blessed and excited to be studying God’s word with my favorite Bible teacher!
5.Must have my Iced Tea and lipstick at all times!
Linda Deleon
Houston, Texas
Solo
I enjoy doing online bible studies, first time with you.
1. Melanie
2. Lloydminster, SK, Canada
3. Solo (unless my friend can meet with me)
4. I don’t study the bible as much as I should in the summer.
5. I make lists for things I need to do so I don’t forget and then misplace the list.
delighted to be in the summer bible study
1. Donna
2. Udall, KS
3. Solo
4. I am hiding his word in my heart and seeking gifts of the spirit
1. Jennifer
2. Monroe, GA
3. Solo
4. stressful season and need the structure
5. can’t sleep without a fan running at night for white noise.
Joanne
Moosup, CT
SOLO
LOVE BETH MOORE STUDIES? MAKES THE WORD COME ALIVE.
WHAT EVER COMES MY WAY I USUALLY TURN THINGS INTO SONGS, DRIVES MY FAMILY CRAZY(I THINK THEY SECRETLY LOVE IT)
1. Janet
2. San Antonio, tx
3. With my daughter
4. Beth’s studies are always so full of blessings
5. OCD on many unimportant things.
1.) Amber
2.) Oakdale, MN
3.) Small group, 4 woman, at friends home in New Brighton, MN
4.) Because there isn’t a season I DON’T need Bible study and absolutely LOVE Beth’s studies!
5.) Too many to list! 😉
1. Angel
2. Folsom LA
3. Solo
4. Haven’t done a Bible study in at least two years and I miss it.
5. I can’t eat spaghetti unless it’s chopped up into teeny tiny little pieces… and my family is Italian!
Jalee Simaan
Newport Beach CA
Solo
Love to concentrated on one book at a time.
Want to increase knowledge.
I make up nicknames.
Heather
Saint Joseph, MO
Solo!
Great way to get into I & II Thess! LOVE it!!
I tend to fix my makeup before I go anywhere
1. Jana
2. San Antonio, Texas
3. With my mom
4. Love Beth’s studies.
5. Many.
1. Michelle
2. Bonney Lake, WA
3. Solo
4. I need to be more disciplined with my devotional time.
5. I HAVE to wear socks to bed and my ear can not be covered by the blanket. That’s just the beginning.
From Camden, AR.
going solo for this study.
I love Beth Moore Bible studies. I always learn so much!
I love baking cookies.
!. Melody
2. Kansas City, MO
3. solo, with WBC online group
4. I need the accountability in the summer. PLUS… I think I am Beth Moore’s biggest fan. Love every single study! I am sad because I can’t see her this summer….have to have rotator cuff surgery instead. : (
5. Quirks? I am very OCD about my fingernails!
1. Romona
2. Rosewood Heights
3. Solo
4. I so need the renewal of my mind in His Word. I am going through an especially difficult season with multiple family members potentially nearing the end of life. I feel like I am constantly giving and I need to receive from Him so I am will not be consumed in emotion.
5. I laugh hysterically at flatulence jokes.
1. Delaney
2. Plano, Texas USA
3. Solo
4. I am a veteran to Bible Study… but I have never completed one. 🙂 I love to start, but rarely finish. I hope to use this summer to break the habit because I desperately need His Word to keep me focused on what is important in this season of my life.
5. I am super OCD, and I am addicted to my paper planner. I buy a new one each year and name it. I carry it everywhere and I even sleep with it next to my bed. I’d give it it’s own pillow if there wasn’t a husband, dog and a cat already in bed with me each night.
1. Julie
2. Metairie, LA
3. Small group of 3 ministry assistants meeting in the church office
4. Challenging time raising teenagers; dry season
5. I cannot abide someone standing over me and talking to me when I am eating! Yuck 🙂