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.Â
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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.)
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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):Â 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.
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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.Â
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.Â
1.Carrie Klein.
2.Rochester HIlls, Michigan.
3. I am giddy to be starting this study with a dear friend of mine Heidi Morris. She and I did Esther together back in the day and grew leaps and bounds in our hunger for God’s word thanks to Beth’s Bible studies!
4 I am so ready to be doing a study again with someone. I typically go at it alone (which is better than not at all) but community is so much more God’s plan for us and I understand why.
5. I mouth the words to my daughter when she’s telling me something without being aware of it. I guess it proves I’m an intent & thorough listener.
1. christina
2. Plano, Texas
3. Solo (unless my sister decides to join me)
4. The last 4 years have been an intense time of sifting for my family and for me individually, and it shows no signs of letting up soon. My home church does not offer women’s Bible study in the summer, but this is a happy alternative.
5. I not only talk to my dog but make up stories pretending he’s a super-spy (code name Hoover) in the war against the cat next door (“the nefarious Dr. Miao”), who is really (well, not *really* really) an evil mastermind plotting to take over the world.
Change in plans: my sister is joining me after all. {Big smile} She lives in a different Texas city, so we’ll be interacting about the material long-distance, but still….
1. Chelsea
2. Memphis, TN
3. Solo
4. I’m needing to be refreshed by God in this season of transition in my life
5. I love the first day of the month when changing the calendar, feels like a fresh start!
From Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…. Canada!
3) doing this study with a girlfriend …. We both love the Word and lead women’s groups and will be doing this study with them in the Fall!
4) wanted some structure … And am getting a head start on this study …
5) quirk …. Can’t stand to see grocery carts helter-skelter in the cart corral … Have been known to straighten them out and place them in there neatly! Hahaha! OCD? Don’t know but my friends know they better follow my lead! Hahahah !
1. Cheryl,
2. Concord, North Carolina
3. In a group of 6-7
4. I love the fellowship around the Word of God and summers are a fun time to do it together with my sweet girlfriends. Also, so excited for the memory verses this summer. We have so enjoyed memorizing with our Siestas!
5. I don’t like socks that fall down lol.
1.Meagan
2. Dallas, TX
3. Solo
4. I have had a hard time prioritizing Bible study since my son was born in October and I have to get back to it!
5. I have a hard time finishing tasks in one sitting…microwave lunch. Find it there 2 days later. Start folding laundry. Finish it 4 hours later.
Solo
1. Karen
2. Rochester, NY
3. Online small group
4. I’ve wanted to do a Beth Moore study for a long time so was delighted to have the opportunity!
1. Teri
2. Louisville, Ky
3. Solo
1. Terri
2. Bokchito, OK
3. Going solo
4. I know I am so much more faithful spending time in the Word when I have friends along for the ride!
5. So, when grocery shopping, I never take the item in the front…I always take the second one back. Weird, I know!
I’m Linda Dotson and I’m from Danville,WV. I am doing the study with a friend from work. I want to get closer and closer to God, so a summer Bible Study seems like just the thing to help that along. My quirk I really have control issues.
1. Katie
2. Columbus, OH
3. Solo
4. Because I am just one big mess trying to do better
5. When I am comfortable/relaxing, I rub my feet together and have no idea I am doing it or why
1. Kelly
2. Duncan, SC
3. Very small group, just 2
4. Haven’t done an official study since fall
5. I have to sleep with MY pillows each night
Bernice Benabe, Colorado Springs. Solo… It’s been a long time. 🙂
Carrie
La Grange, MO
Solo
I wouldn’t miss a Siesta Summer Bible Study! Each year Beth has chosen just the study I needed at just the time I needed it. Thank you Beth!
1. Johannah
2. Queens, NY
3. Going solo!
4. I feel pretty spiritually parched, but the summer is a huge season of ministry for me! I want to be refreshed and in tune with God’s word so I can minister effectively. I didn’t know about this study until this morning when I read Beth’s tweet. But as soon as I did, I knew I needed to be on board. I’m not very good at ~studying~ the Bible myself, but I understand its importance. Thanks Beth!
5. I hate outlet shopping. Like, really. Regular shopping is fantastic.
1. Hilary
2. Webb City, MO
3. Solo
4. Looking for a new way to have personal bible study time. Need enough structure to keep me going, yet also enough flexibility to allow for summer business. Hoping this works!
1. Jill Byard
2. Bliss, Michigan
3. Solo
4. Looking forward to the structure of a summer bible study and another chance to dig into
His word
5. My quirk is I never know how to answer optional bonus questions.
1. Deborah Crozier
2. Fitzgerald, Georgia
3. Going solo
4. I love Bible study and learning new about the LORD!!!! I can never get enough!!!
5. I travel in my car a lot for my job and I like to listen to podcasts of Andy Stanley’s preaching while I’m on the road! How’s that for quirky!!!
1. Teri
2. Louisville, Ky
3. Solo
4. Need some accountability for being in the Word this summer.
5. I can’t stand clutter and get accused of throwing anything away that my husband can’t find…he is usually right!
1) Sheila
2) Steinbach, MB
3) Probably solo
4) Can we ever study the Bible enough? I don’t have a Bible study group, or cell group, so this is as good a time as any to study the Bible with a “group”.
5) Is it a quirk to not like change? At all? Even though change always happens?
1. Claudia Clawson
2. Lexington KY
3. Solo
4. A great way to stay in God’s word during the summer when I am away from BSF.
5. I always hang the toilet paper with paper to the front.
1. Amy
2. Murfreesboro, TN
3. Solo
4. I need some extra devotional time this summer.
5. I tend to change the radio station a lot.
1- Elizabeth Mattson
2- Colleyville, TX
3- Solo
4- I love structured BIble study.
5- I hate the feeling of dirty feet.
1. Irma
2. Whitby, ON Canada
3. Solo
4. Enjoy Beth Moore Bible Studies
1. Alison
2. Greenville, SC
3. With friends
4. To continue to be in the Word even in the business of summer.
1.Lesley
2.Coker, AL (suburb of Northport,AL
3.Solo
4.Love Beth Moore!
5. My family says I’m the chapstick queen, I keep chapstick with me at ALL times!
1. Ginger 2. in Manassas, VA 3. 2 group members–meeting via Skype with a dear friend in Indiana 4. to dive into the Word this summer and stay accountable 5. weird quirk – both of us dislike when beds aren’t made in the morning.
1) Susan
2) Morgantown, WV
3) possibly a small group with my mom and two very good friends
4) I’ve never done a bible study, but have attended two LPL events (Charleston, WV & Hershey, PA) and read lots of Beth’s books.
5) I couldn’t think of any, even asked my husband for something I could share publicly, lol, he couldn’t think of any either. Even my teenage son was at a loss. I do set my alarm early so I have a couple chances to hit snooze before I really have to get out of bed. 🙂
1. Joanne
2. Indianola, Wa
3. Group/ meeting by phone with friend in Colorado!
4. My dear friend, Margaret asked me to join her in the study and I was excited to embark on this fabulous adventure.
5. I LOVE chopped dill pickles on my tacos!!
1. Jen
2. Roanoke, Virginia
3. Solo
4. Need some rain on this dry, weary land.
5. I can’t stand complaining or grumbling.
1. Sue Alice from Greenwood, IN. 2. Going solo, my sister may join me later. 3. Need to find The Lord, and get back into the habit of studying. 4. All most everything in its place.
1. Ann
2. Kansas City, MO
3. Solo
4. I love the Word. Period. I want to swim in it.
5. Please do not put jelly on my peanut butter sandwich. No J. Ever. Ok on biscuits, though.
1. Jacky
2. Bemidji Minnesota
3. using facebook to talk with my sister in law, her sister and my mom since i live far away from them
4. I have done studies by Beth before and have learned soo much. The study at my church i am not interested in. Get to know God more, my family more, and just love getting into the word.
5. my family laughs at me when i eat corn on the cob. I pull out each and every kernel with my teeth. i have the cleanest looking cob when i am done.
Jan
Searcy, ar
Solo
Dry spiritually, need renewal
Feel like I’m just one big quirk!
1. Sara
2. Dallas, TX
3. Mostly solo, in conjunction with my mom
4. The subject matter of this study rings very true with me. I think I tend to live in fear, and I would love to be able to live free of that.
5. I love to bake, but I don’t eat sugar. I love for other people to enjoy what I make!
Nancy
Solo
Pennsylvania
just finished Beth’s study on David and God enlarged my heart with gratitude and hunger.
Must sleep using ear plugs
1. Lynn
2. Pittsburgh, PA
3. Solo, but hoping to share with the lovely ladies I meet with twice a week.
4. I’m off during the summer (work at school normally) and can put more time into a summer study. There’s nothing like sitting by a lake studying God’s word.
5. I can’t think of any quirks, but I’m sure my family could.
1. Carla
2. Cleveland, TX
3. Solo
4. To help me with walk in the Lord. I need to be accountable. I am always starting a bible study, but do not seem to finish. I pray that I can get thru this one with the videos and chats. Also doing with the Women’s Bible CafĂ©.
2. El Dorado Springs
3. Solo
4. I love Beth Moore studies because she just inspires me so much.
5. My quirk is I always start things but don’t finish.
1. Kellie Steadman
2. St. Albans, WV
3. Small group of 3 meeting at my workplace DHHR Davis lunch room.
4. SHBC has just lost our pastor. My daughter’s pastor in PA has just retired. I don’t want to be anxious about life. I want to study and know God more and trust Him more. I usually take the summers off of Bible study.
5. I really must have lots of ice in my water to enjoy it. I have to stop chewing this ice because I have broken several teeth – Yikes!
The Back Porch Girls of Rome, GA
We are a group of 6 women who have been friends for a long time. We have done several Bible studies together, but never online like this. We will be meeting in my home every Tuesday night.
Most of us have never done an in-depth study of 1 & 2 Thess, and we can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store!!!!
1. Tracy
2. Philadelphia, Pa
3. Solo
4. I work in a school district and we break for the summer. This is a way for me not only to recharge physically but also Spiritually!
Washington DC area
Solo
Bible study girl…usually take the summer off. Looking forward to participating with Beth!
Wanda
North Canton, Ohio
Solo
Increase knowledge of Scripture; draw closer to God; To stay in word so that I do not drift during summer months
Kind of quirky about new writing pens, note pads, that type of thing, oh and books
1. Sue
2. Placerville, CA
3. Small group
4. This is the first time I’ve done a summer study.
5. I butter my toast to all the edges – no dry spots!
1. Catherine
2. Centerville
3. I am doing this with 1 or 2 friends, we also plan to do this summer this fall and enjoy Beth’s videos.
4. I just finished Beth’s ESTHER study (Esther 4:14 WE WERE BORN FOR A TIME SUCH AS THIS) I have done almost everyone one of Beth’s studies, I am excited to do this study this summer, being in 1 & 2 Thessalonians getting more of God’s wisdom and enjoying the New Testament.
5. My quirk can be procrastination…
Isaiah 44 (I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.) I will continue to pray this over my family and everyone’s family. Please add this to question 4. I loved hearing this specific verse. The world needs this..
1) Kim
2) Eugene, OR
3) Solo
4) I’ve been wanting to restructure my devotional time for the summer and this opportunity came at the perfect time!
5) I spend WAY too much time in my own head 🙂
1. Michelle
2. Granbury, TX USA
3. O SOLO me-o!
4. Honestly, I did a brief Bible Study last January with a group of ladies from church, but I have been out of Bible Study in a group setting since 2012 and the ladies I met with earlier this year broke in March and I now have a commitment that morning. I have recently been staffed to a new position at our church and God never fails to remind me that Bible study in community is IRON-TO-IRON Christian living. I am needing fresh wind, new wine and fresh fire for this new season on the front lines of ministry and I am looking so forward to digging into this study this summer. I need this study and pray for the amazing work it will do in my life and all of YOUR LIVES, too.
5. Well… a year ago I would have told you that I need a little organized chaos to function. But lately, my husband is looking at me funny, probably wondering where his wife went, LOL! I’ve been through a season of healing in the last five years and realized that part of my core identity is that I am created to live in order and not chaos. So, everyday before I leave the house the bed has to be made, everything has to be in its place right down to my shoes in the bedroom closet and everything off the counter and put away in the kitchen and bathrooms. I cannot stand to leave clothes in the laundry hamper more than two days and I cannot stand to leave clothes in the dryer overnight. WHO AM I? I have never been a neat freak and certainly don’t entertain thoughts of keeping a home where it looks like no one lives there… But this – has been easy and freeing not hard and overwhelming. It is an amazing thing that God has done in my life these last few years and I’m looking forward to many, many more. Might I add I hate, Hate, Hate Housework. (It’s okay to hate housework, right? Cause if not I may need deliverance.) And if I had a quirk #2… IT WOULD BE I USED MORE THAN MY FAIR SHARE OF WORDS!
PS: Thank you for sharing the video sessions. I am super blessed to receive them.
Until next time!
Michelle
1)christy geraldo
2)Oxnard, Ca
3)Solo
4)In the summer I feel. Lost because I go through the fall studies. I need to dig deep all the time
5)I start about 5 things at once and everything I’m tiring to do is all over the place.