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. Rhonda
2. Orlando, FL
3. Solo
4. To be in the Word
5. Popping my ankles
1. Kathryn Johnson
2. Saskatoon, Saskachewan, Canada (Original from England)
3. Solo
4. Looking forward to another study with Beth Moore love her personality and funniness.
Diana
Upper Marlboro, MD
Just me
I am always thirsty for His Word.
Find it hard to study in a messy spot – I see too many other things I “should” be doing.
1. Amber
2. Pasadena, Tx
3. Solo
4. been a whirlwind of a year, need some spiritual discipline and growth
5. Quirk? I need the dishwasher loaded my way or I will redo whoever loaded it
1- My name is JJ
2- I am from Oviedo, FL
3- Solo
4- I need some accountability, but our travel schedule coupled with a lack of childcare does not lend itself to me joining a conventional weekly study right now.
5- My husband calls me the human map. I have a really good sense of direction, and I am crazy good at remembering street names and landmarks— even in new places.
Twin Cities, Minnesota
solo
1 Pat Cooper
2 Sarnia Ontario Canada
3 Small Group
4 Get back into the word on a regular basis/ Refocus
5 Talk with my hands — A LOT!!!
1. Judy
2. Fairchance,PA
3. Solo
4. I want to learn as much as I can about God’s word and love Beth’s studies.
5. To many to list.
1. Sarah
2. Dublin, OH
3. Solo~but I am recruiting bible study buddies to join me
4. I am walking through a hard season of life right now and walking in the word always makes me stronger and brings me some Peace
5. ?? I am quirky but that seems normal??
1. Janice
2. Massillon, OH
3. Solo, but hope to share in my home later on in the summer and fall.
4. I need the commitment of doing a study so I don’t lose touch and I want to feel God’s presence minute by minute as I focus on His Holy Words.
5. I wake up really early to go to the bathroom and then look at my Kindle, play WWF, read Jesus Calling and fall back to sleep for a great couple of hours sleep.
1. We are the Faithful Five — Heather, Molly, Melissa, Lacie and Kristen
2. Tallahassee, FL
3. We’re in a group meeting a member’s home
4. Because Bible studies stop for the summer so this is a way for us to stay in the WORD!!!
5. Too many quirks to report!!!
1. Kim
2. Sarnia, Ontario Canada
3. Small Group
4. This is my first bible study and I joined to see what it is like and to have a chance to get to know Jesus on a more personal level and a chance to get to know my fellow church peers at the same time.
5. I put on at least 3 or 4 pairs of shoes before deciding on the right pair every time I leave the house.
I am doing the study solo. I was a homemaker for years and participated in Women’s studies. However, since returning to my former job I do not study las I would like. I want to get back in the Word daily.
My quirk……….I can not stand to walk around house without socks or slippers!!!!!!!
1. Deann
2. Edmond, Oklahoma
3. Solo
4. To stay disciplined in the Word over summer
5. Quirk: It drives me crazy to be late somewhere
1. daphne
2. sarnia, ontario canada
3. group
4. i have been involved with a lot of ministries to give but not a lot of in depth studies for awhile
5. my direction instinct is opposite of the correct way
from ohio- very excited to start this study!
1. Noreen
2. Gore, OK
3. Solo
4. Love Bible studies, few offered locally
Kim
Independence, Minnesota
Need some structure for the summer to keep me in the Word.
Deanie Shelton
Lexington SC
Solo
I always want to be in Bible study and have been so excited and waiting on this one!
I eat usually one thing at a time, even pie in layers.
1. Brenda
2. Carlsbad, CA
3. Solo
4. Don’t usually do a summer study but need the discipline and just want more of God in my life. Doing this study in the Fall with groups at church so think a double dose will be great!
5. Quirk: Hmmm… which one! A lot of food quirks but can’t stand family putting dishes in sink when dishwasher is right there!
Melisse
Slippery Rock, PA
Small group
Stay focused and disciplined during the summer
Press my sandwiches and burgers flat!
1. Debbie
2. San Antonio, TX
3. Solo
4. Weekly ladies Bible study at my church didn’t fit my schedule this year and I miss it, so am going solo this Summer!
1. Laura
2. Sharpsburg, NC
3. Group
4. To increase our faith and dependence upon God.
5. I have to count how many swipes of deo I put under each arm and they both have to be the same and even.
1. Wendy
2. OKC OK
3. Solo
4. Wanted to study Acts this summer but then decided to hang with y’all.
5. Bible quirks- I don’t like my Bible on the floor. I also don’t like anything on top of my Bible with the exception of an ink pen.
Life quirks-I am somewhat of a runner, but it drives me crazy bonkers full goose bozo if my shoe laces are twisted in the eyelets of my shoes.
Excited for the summer. Thanks LPM!!
1. Cindy
2. Pearisburg, VA
3. Solo
4. I love Beth Moore Bible studies!
5. When I can’t think of just the right word to say, I have been known to make one up. My poor children have been embarrassed before when they use one of ‘my’ words and no one knows what they are talking about.
1. Katie B
2. Dallas, GA
3. Solo (but meeting up with friends who are also doing this from time to time).
4. Need some of the peace Jesus gives in this crazy, chaotic world of mine.
5. I re-arrange the dishwasher if someone else loads it.
Solo
Need a fresh word from the Lord
I leave cabinet doors open ever so slightly.
1. Wendy
2. Bradenton, FL
3. Solo, but will be communicating/praying with a few friends inmy authentic community who are also doing the study : )
4. I finished Beth’s “Esther” a few months ago & I’m craving another in-depth study by my favorite author. Accountability, accountability, accountability!!!!
5. I make up words…a recent one was “rendiferous”…it keeps my peeps on their feet!
Excited to do an in-depth study of God’s word over the summer. I’m laid up healing from surgery and can’t get to my small group for awhile
1. Joni
2. Laguna Niguel, CA
3. Solo
4. Need to study while at home healing
5. I have “dog hearing” according to my family– super sensitive to loud sounds (but I don’t howl)
1.Sandra Taylor
2.Charlotte,NC
3.Solo
To know and understand the word of God better!
1)Paula; 2) Houston, TX; 3) Solo; 4)I thirst for the study of God’s word; 5) I feel undressed if I fail to wear my cross bracelet each day. I have been known to return home to collect even if I have to brave Houston traffic.
1) Dawn
2) Ellsworth, WI
3) Solo
4) Want a Christ centered life, and healing in the lose of family as decision made have pretty much blown it apart.
1. Shannon
2. Louisville, KY
3. Going solo for this study!
4. I used to participate in all of the women’s studies offered at my church, but family and other church responsibilities had taken priority over the last 4 years. I have missed being a part of women’s Bible studies – especially when they’re written by Beth!
5. When I eat, I work my way around my plate and eat all of one item before moving on to the next. It drives my family crazy.
1. Donna
2. Deer Park, TX
3. Small group
4. Love Bible study. It is my first summer Bible study and first time to take part in a small group!! 🙂
5. Love to eat cold Little Debbie swiss rolls, like and ice cream sandwich but cakier! (It’s a word meaning more than cake, yum!)
1 Catherine
2 San Antonio TX
3 solo/ small group on-line
4 for a closer walk
5 Ha-ha..not enough space!
Joy
Abilene, Tx
Solo
I’m doing this bible study to keep me in the Word.
Quirk- I put salt on my apples and oranges
1. Clarice
2. Arlington, TX
3. Just me and Jesus
4. I thirst to be in the Word, and appreciate the structure this opportunity provides.
5. Diet Coke is my beverage of choice … but I eat ice cream EVERY night before I go to bed.
1. Karen
2. Hillsboro, MO
3. Solo
4. Accountability
5. I like to sing. Sometimes at inappropriate times but I can’t help it. If you say a phrase from a song, well then I have to sing the song the phrase goes with.
Robin
Crystal Springs, MS
Solo
To have structure and study particular books, instead of just jumping around.
1. Sarah Z
2. Dayton, Ohio
3. Small group via Facebook
4. To stay accountable in the word and increase fellowship with other believers
5. I have many quirks, but I guess one is that I must shut the curtains in my living room every evening before sitting down to my couch. My husband finds it nutty 🙂
1. Kim
2. Colonial Heights, VA
3. Solo
4. It’s been a while since I participated in a Bible study. I miss Jesus!
5. I like to eat my cereal dry with no milk! Soggy cereal grosses me out! LOL!
1) Teresa
2) Walla Walla
3) Solo
4) I want to know Jesus better and am so excited to take this journey to Thessalonica with my Siestas in Christ. My prayer is that God will teach me a lot in the next few weeks and that my heart and mind will be open to His teaching.
5) I always color coordinate all of my pens and markers to
match the main color of the cover and pages of Beth’s Bible studies.
Bonus: Thank you so much for coming to Spokane. LPL was wonderful!
1. Melissa
2. Oak Ridge TN
3. Solo
4. I participated in my first Bible study this spring and learned so much- am ready for more!
5. First thing I have to go on summer vacation is clean a closet- then I can relax!
1. Tami Crossland
2. Aurora, MO
3. Solo
4. I’m just in need of staying in the Word and learning. I usually do the studies in a group but I have to take care of my mom who has ALS and I don’t have time to take away from her.
5. I like to run around in my pjs and not put clothes on.
Pam Strong
Augusta, Maine
A small group of three from my church
Our regular ladies meetings are suspended for the summer, and my weekly Bible Study group is doing a series on the Christian family…I’m a widowed middle aged woman in a class of young families! I need the study AND the fellowship the Siesta series will bring.
1Peggy
2 Kingwood TX
3 small group
4 I do the summer bible study every year
5 I don’t like to shop much. When I do shop, I just
Want to get the items on my list and go home.
1. Emily Brown
2. Rock Hill, SC
3. Small group
4. My husband and I have been waiting on God and searching for his direction for our lives. The waiting is getting tough, and I need to really get into God’s word.
5. I have to put my left sock or shoe on first.
1. Amanda
2. Ocean Springs, MS
3. Solo
4. This is my first real bible study. I’ve been searching for one I could do online with some guidance so here I am. Any time is the best time to be in God’s word.
5. I don’t like my food to touch.
1. Karen
2. Madison, Ms
3. Solo study
4. I was not able to participate with my group last spring. Really missed. Excited about summer study.
5. I love ice cream but I like to stir it up and make it like soft serve when I eat it
1. Amy 2. Wichita 3. I’ll be meeting one-on-one with a friend who recently came to the Lord! This will be her first in-depth Bible study! My sister, who is currently living in Germany (where her husband in stationed in the army) is going to do the study along with us for accountability. 4. I’m SO excited to share in study with my friend who is newly saved. (!!!!!!!) 5. QUIRK: When I drink from a water fountain, I will count to three to let the water run for three seconds before I drink it. (In my head, this will wash away any residual germs from previous users.)