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. Cindy
2. Mount Gilead, Ohio
3.Doing the study with one other friend
4. Am interested in Thessalonians and want to stay in scripture this summer
1. Jennifer
2. Colorado Springs
3. Solo
4. Accountability and having a difficult time. I need to include God in my life and focus on Him instead of myself.
5. Way too many to share.
1. Laura
2. Piney Flats, TN (aka: The Adorable Corner of Nowhere), possibly in transition to…? (TBD)
3. With my dear friend Erika. It is possible that we will have to share a brain at moments, anyway.
4. I need to stay in the world so “hungry” doesn’t transition to “hangry.”
5. I loathe, detest, hate, and am deeply irritated by the sound of lawnmowers. I find it insanely stressing. (But, then, I think all right thinking individuals should agree.)
1. Asheley
2. Jackson, Wyomng
3. Solo
4. In depth study keeps me in the Word and spending more time with the Lord. So thankful to learn and grow!
5. I’m a devoted tea drinker. Green, black, or herbal, I drink it all day long. But I only only enjoy drinking coffee when it’s in my husband’s cup.
Karen from Chandler, AZ
Going solo
I’ve done many Beth Moore studies, but it’s been awhile as I’ve been doing some Precept Studies and was so excited to do this one! I love prophecy, Daniel was my first and favorite study, so am looking forward to digging into 1 and 2nd Thess.
My quirk is that I talk to myself, quite often. I home school our three boys so they catch me doing it at times, so my secret is out!
1. Athena Koester
2. Carlsbad, California
3.Solo
4. I love Beth’s bible studies and always wanting to know my Father more intimately.
5. I have never thought about quirks before. Just thought of one! When I eat a KitKat, I take off the outside chocolate first and then I eat each sections sometimes licking the cream off each little wafer before eating it :-). Yummy!!!
1. Jenn
2. Regina, Sk, Canada
3.. Group of 5 alternating houses
4. I have a little girl to raise and to raise her to be a woman of God I need to know more about Him and be a better example to her.
It’s 1:30 EST, so typos are part of the game.
EDIT! Above, I meant to type WORD, not world. (But I’ll complete all my planet rotations, too.)
1. Emily
2. Lafayette, Colorado
3. With a friend of mine whose name is also Emily!
4. I haven’t been in a Bible study for at least 5 years. Looking forward to learning about God’s word.
5. I like making puns! Also, I am reading about 7 different books right now.
1) Jaci Turk
2) Port Orchard, WA
3) group
4) Need focused time with women who love God
5) I am a basketball junkie…love, love, love it…but I don’t play it. 🙂
1. Pam
2. Muenster, SK
3. group of 10 at Spalding Crossroads Bible Church
4. need the accountability of a study to stay focussed and looking forward to fellowship with this group
5. I sing very loudly when I drive alone
1. Grace
2. San Mateo, CA
3. Solo
4. I love doing Beth Moore bible studies and I needed something good to keep me in the word this summer.
5. Too many quirks, but one I really hate admitting, I am a complete control freak!!
B 1)Terri
2)Luray, VA
3)Solo
4) love to study the scriptures!
5)organization is my quirk…
1. Corliss
2. Omaha, NE
3. Solo
4. This will be my 3rd Beth Moore study…I love your enthusiasm and Love for our Lord & your ability to teach his word. I Love you Beth!
5. I love the color pink…love it, but I just can’t wear it. I Love it!
going solo, but as a daughter of God l am never solo. Can; t wait to hear the voice of God. PS coming from Melbourne in beautiful Australia. Winter season here.
1. Patty
2. Chandler, AZ
3. Solo
4. Need some structured bible study while I’m away from home this summer!
1. Lori
2. Fort Collins, CO
3. Solo
4. been difficult to regularly attend a physical Bible Study for last couple of years due to constant pain and illness. Feeling better, and so excited for this virtual gathering to learn, study, and dig deeper into His word!
5. quirks? always have a tote bag of books with me in the car – including my kindle.
Tanya
Bellingham,WA
Solo
I’ve never participated in a Beth Moore study before and when I heard of this summer option, I thought it would be a good one to try. I have heard many wonderful comments about the Beth Moore studies.
Stephanie Volkmer, Tulsa, Ok. Solo.
I am doing this Bible study this summer for 2 reasons, the first being that I slightly participated last year in the Gideon study, but did not finish it on time. In fact it took me almost 11 months to get that one completely done with (seriously) and I decided that if Mama Beth was doing one this year that not only would I do it, but I would finish it on time. The second reason is that I recently lost my full time job, and I need to really hear God’s voice, making sure that I am doing what He wants me to do, and where He wants me to go next.
One of my many quirks is I always have to have some book with me, just in case. I have been known to bring 2 if I’m close to finishing the first, and have been prodded many times when I have been standing in line, not paying attention because I have been wrapped up in my book. 🙂
Looking forward to this, Cheers!
Solo
Quirk: I read EVERYTHING..sides of cereal boxes, backs of mild cartons…signs, posters..
Why: love Beth Moore studies..I get self righteous and need to be humbled..any commitment humbles me..
1. Sharon Booth
2. Dallas, OREGON
3. Solo
4. Looking for prayer break through for a desperate need for some dear family members. Feel like this can help strengthen me to help me better pray them through!
5. Since quitting coffee about 6 months ago, I LOVE my once a week treat of Pumpkin Spice Chai every Wednesday after meeting with my First Place 4 Health friends.
1. Kitty Jo
2. Davis, CA
3. Solo but connecting with 2 sisters online who are doing it also.
4. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in a Bible study. I have a lot of changes coming up in life this summer and feel the need for a closer walk with God.
5. I like to listen to music with headphones while on my walks and often realize I’m singing to the music no one else can hear rather loudly and most likely out of tune.
1. Carla
2. Cincinnati,Ohio
3. Leading on-line small group.
4. Discipline of being in the Word on a daily basis
5. My favorite place to shop is office supply stores – I love pens, pencils, sticky notes, etc.
1. Megan
2. Jefferson, OR
3. Solo
4. I love my community group that meets during the school year but I feel like Ineed an more indepth study, something I can really sink my teeth in and really meditate on.
Hearing is difficult for me and group sessions, especially with larger groups, I have a hard time catching everything. And I don’t want to miss anything.
5. A quirk….I can only eat meat if it is boneless, skinless or ground. I could be vegetarian if I didn’t like a good burger so much!
Hi Megan!
I am also Megan and I live in Keizer. Small world. =)
1. Tina
2. Memphis
3. Solo
4. Just desperately need to stop long enough after 11-12
work days plus commute time to let Jesus soak into my
bones.
5. After reading so many other’s quirks and realizing I
had so many of the same ones….thought maybe I need
to start a support group for my many quirks! LOL….
but one of mine was when I used to drink “Tab” (yes
still make them) ; ) I would put them in the freezer
just before drinking one to get them a bit slushy,
get busy and leave it too long, let it thaw (some-
time too long)…back in the freezer it would go & I
was so addicted to them I would pack them to go out
of town in case I couldn’t find them. Talk about OCD,
so if you ever see a lady at a LPL event with a “Tab”
diet soda in her hand you’ll know it’s me! (I’ll be
wishing I had one in about 4 hours when my alarm goes
off! 🙂 Love to you all!
1. Yvonne
2.Bakersfield, Ca
3.solo
4. Just feeling dry & empty, just truly need it. Beth’s bible studies are amazing, I have enjoyed all the ones I’ve done in the past.
5. I rotate my clean laundry, like towels new clean ones go on bottom & I do same thing with my underwear. So same thing doesn’t get used all the time
1) Ann
2) Honolulu, Hawaii
3) I’m doing this on my own
4) I have benefited so much in past from LPM studies just want to do more.
5) I have a five part process for making my favorite coffee every morning involving two coffee makers and multiple ingredients. Really crazy, I know.
1. Stephanie
2. La Habra, CA
3. Solo
4. I need this study and desperately need he Lord as I have watched my gifted 35 year old daughter turn to drugs a few years ago and now prostitution in spite of having a 9 year old daughter.
From Southlake Texas and doing the study solo
1. Cendi
2. Bakersfield, CA
3. I am doing the full Bible Study with about 50 ladies in our church basement but thought it would be great to follow along with this also.
4. I love to study The Word of God
5. I don’t like different foods touching on my plate and I eat only one thing on my plate at a time and don’t start with the next item until I’m completely finished with the first.
1. Courtney
2. El Paso TX
3 Solo
4. So much going in on my life I need to reconnect with God and Bible Study. Beth moore’s studies always awaken my spirit.
5. I have hundreds of books, mostly Christian non-fiction and I read a chapter or two here and there jumping around but haven’t really ever read an entire book of my collection.
1. Miriam
2. Evart, MI
3. Solo
4. Love the studies by Beth Moore, I have grown with each one. Wanted to see how this experience changed my study.
5. Many quirks, have to hang clothes on the line in a certain order and in the same direction.
1. Kathy C.
2. Palm Desert, CA
3. Solo
4. My Sister/friend sent me the book as a birthday gift. We both love you and led your study on Daniel together years ago. She moved away but our hearts are together in Christ.
5. I talk to my dogs instead of myself as I work around the house.
Twila
Wapato, WA
With my sister-in-law, Betty
For two summers we have met together weekly in a local park or a favorite restaurant & done a Beth Moore Bible Study using a portable DVD player.
I love anything which is dark chocolate salted caramel flavored
1: Jess Durrant
2: Tooele, Utah
3: Solo
4: I need something solid to stand on right now.
5: I can’t clean one room at a time. My husband calls it cleaning ADD…
1. Jamie
2. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
3. Solo
4. I’ve never studied these books before, and doing the study with my siestas around the globe helps with a little accountability. I’ve never done a Beth Moore study that God did not use it mightily in my life.
5. I’m very sensitive to sounds and if a singer or instrumentalist is the tiniest bit off, I will pull the hair out of my poor husband’s arms at a church service or concert.
1. Grace
2. Kigali (Rwanda)
3. Solo
4. Feels burnt out with Christianity (but not with Jesus) 🙂
5. Can’t get enough of glitter nail polish 🙂
1. Ashley
2. Vancouver, WA
3. Solo
4. Just moved and want want the accountability of a bible study as we are looking for a new chuch.
5. A quirk of mine…I love eating rhubarb raw!
1. Nikki
2. Vancouver, BC, Canada
3. Solo
4. Wanting a study to keep me on track for the summer so that I don’t slide into doing no spiritual study.
1. Valerie
2. Houston,TX.
3. Solo
4. Love Beth Moore Studies. Mother is ill need the Word to stay centered/ connected.
5.Towels have to be folded a certain way, and house has to be clean before I leave to go to work.
Karen
Minot,ND
Solo/ in conjunction with a group at church doing the study
Draw closer to God
I love the word “eclectic” and that’s what I try to be.
1. Stacey
2. Johannesburg, South Africa
3. Solo
4. I need to know Jesus
5. I far prefer paper to digital… I’m going to attempt to take it in on my iPad rather than with a pencil in my hand…
Anchorage Alaska
Solo
I’m a homeschool mom of 4 & need some infilling!
I’ve lived in Africa & Alaska & I constantly find odd similarities to both in my daily life…
1. Donna
2. Clovis, CA
3. Love Beth’s Studies and need to study during the Summer
4. Too many to comment about 😉
1256 Greenfield Place, Apt 101
O’Fallon, IL 62269
1. Barb Crincoli
2. O’Fallon, IL
3. Solo
4. To stay immersed in the word every day.
5. I have to have my Kindle or a book with me everywhere I go, or I feel like something is missing.
1) Rhonda
2) Burkburnett, TX
3) Solo/ with y’all of course!
4) Studying God’s Word draws me closer to Him and enables me to be all He created me to be!
5) Quirks? I’m from Texas, I have big hair!
1. Sheryl
2. Uvongo, South Africa
3. Solo
4. I was first introduced to your teachings in Thailand 4 years ago and have been so blessed by them. I look forward to digging deep into God’s Word once again.
5. My family tease about how everything has to be perfect in my home. Control freak maybe???
1. Tanya
2. Jerilderie, NSW, Australia.
3. Solo
4. Am eager to learn more. I don’t ever want to stop.
5. Too many to pick one.
1. Cassie Troja
2. Sacramento, CA
3. I suppose I’m technically doing this solo, but I was invited by a very dear friend. We are currently separated on opposite coasts and haven’t been able to keep in touch very well at all, so I’m so thankful for this opportunity for fellowship and a renewed friendship!
4. I’m thrilled to be a part of this study for several reasons. I’ve got some major life decisions to make this summer; I’ve gotten out of the habit of having a meaningful, dedicated quiet time; and I’ve recently moved so I’m craving some quality fellowship!
5. BONUS question: WHAT IS A QUIRK OF MINE? Well, let’s see…I love to relax with a big mug of lavender infused tea, some quiet Frank Sinatra, and a good book. Oh, and one of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 45:10-11.
1) Jolene
2) Apple Valley, CA
3) Solo
4) Because I just can’t get enough of God’s Word after being spiritually dried out!
5) My quirk is how I order at In-N-Out Burger. “Hamburger plain, protein style, no salt”. To which I always have to clarify… “That’s right, just the meat, and the lettuce, no salt”. I know they think I am crazy.