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.
Diana
San Ramon, California
Solo
I have done 5 or 6 Beth Moore studies. The Holy Spirit always has something to tell me through each one of them. Looking forward to this one.
Quirk? Can’t think of one now.
(1) A-K Besancon
(2) Houston, TX
(3) Solo
(4) It has been a long time since I’ve done a BM study and wanted some structured way to stay in the Word this summer
I’m Sherry from Austintown, ohio
I have done a summer study before and want to experience it again.
Angela
Warsaw
Solo
I need to be back in structured study.
1. Rebecca
2. Cambridge, Minnesota
3. the FAB FIVE! (Lisa, LaDonna, Jennifer, Michelle & me!)
4. I want to want more of Jesus and accountability is KEY!
5. Dunn Bros. Coffee! I stop whenever I’m near one, which isn’t often. 🙁
Heather
Mosinee, WI
Going to do it with one other friend.
I need this study this summer because I feel like I am in a desert place, struggling with some apathy, is the best word for it I think. Just not feeling on fire, or very connected to God right now. I am the only women’s Bible study leader at my church, and have been since the fall of 2010. I feel I need to be closer to God, truly trusting Him and listening for Him and to Him, truly broken and surrendered before Him in order to do a better job leading others.
1. Abi Moore
2. Apopka, FL
3. Solo
4. Bible studies help me to discipline myself to have some time with God apart from life and even Bible study I lead at church.
very small group but occasionally solo- being a mom of 4 boys
has its own quirks 🙂
1. Michelle Darden
2. Waddell, Arizona
3. Solo (for now) 🙂
4. I love studying God’s word!
5. I have long hair but never wear my hair down! Not ever!
1. Kim Core
2. Ponchatoula, La
3. Solo
4. I am wanting to do this now because I work less in the summer and really need to use this time to draw closer to God.
5. My quirk: People know me by my laugh. It’s loud and obnoxious but I simply explain it’s the laugh God gave me!
1. Terrie Woods
2. Martinsville, IN
3. Small Group – sort of. Our group was organized by a former church member whose husband is now stationed in Guam. She organized it via Facebook event and we are doing it on line.
4. 5 years ago I changed careers from a business 9to5 to nursing. For the past 3 years I have been working 12hr 7p-7a midnight shifts and have been unable to be a faithful church attender due to my work requirements. I *need* this Bible study in the worst way! My faith and spiritual life needs this Beth Moore study and her unique way of presenting the scripture in a refreshing light for my understanding.
5. A quirk of mine – hmmm. If I get lazy and go to bed without flossing my teeth I have to get back up and floss them or I absolutely cannot fall asleep. I also have to use the same purple travel mug for my coffee when I go to work. I am a creature of habit. 🙂
1. Vicki Gray
2. Post
3. Small group, meeting in the home of our fellow sisters in Christ.
4. Because I really enjoy bible study. We as a group have done several studies together and anyone and everyone is welcome to join us at anytime.
5. I listen to The Message on Sirus while mowing the grass and sing my own gospel concert and praise to The Lord. I’m sure people that see me may think I’m crazy but I don’t care.
Janet
Bradenton, Florida
We are a small group of ladies at our local Presbyterian church. Many have done a Beth Moore study before, but for some this one is the first. We are all anticipating being “taught by God” as we study, gather and discuss this summer.
1. Eposi
2. Houston, Texas
3. Solo
4. The verses from Isaiah 44:3 sums it up for me. I want the water of the Word this summer
and I desire to see fresh fruit
5 I love the FLAVOR of onions in my food when I cook, but dislike the texture. So if I did
not finely chop the onions, I pick out any visible piece of onion I see while eating. If I
missed one and feel it in my mouth, I take it out.
1. Susan Puckett
2. Portal, GA
3. Solo
4. Just finished Stronger with church group. Can’t wait until September to do this study with church, so doing it on my own.
5. Monkey-bats (from Wizard of Oz) still give me nightmares – scariest things there are for me.
1. Traci
2. Marlton, NJ, USA
3. Small group – meeting through a closed group on Facebook because we are all spread out. I know some of the ladies, but others I don’t. I’m looking forward to making new friends.
4. Why this summer? It’s been a rough 8 months, physically, and I really need to lean on God and grow closer to Him. I may be having a total knee replacement before the summer is over, so I’m looking forward to use this as a time of spiritual uplifting at a time when I could easily get discouraged.
5. A quirk? Hmmm…I’m somewhat of an investigator. I’ve had friends call me Cousin IT (Investigator Traci), and my one friend calls me 8-Ball because I can always come up with an answer. I remember she once found a beautiful picture of a small town on the water and I spent 3 months of lunch hours searching travel sites until I found it. I don’t give up easily.
1. Name: Wilma
2. City: Pt. Pleasant, WV
3. Going Solo
4. My small group is taking the summer off – – I, on the other hand, need to stay in the Word and get back to disciplining myself!
5. My quirk is… I can’t really think of anything except my flip flops – they go on in April and don’t come off until sometimes the first of Nov…
I am working on this Bible study solo. I am overdue to get back into the word and Beth Moore is an amazing person to study with!
Meagan Blews
Fuquay Varina, NC
Solo/with a friend
I’m a mommy of a 1 and 2 year old. I’m struggling with being tossed to and fro. I’m struggling with the pressures of life and motherhood. I am dry. I need to be rooted in the word personally so that I can be the mommy they need, the wife my husband needs, and have a fruitful summer!
I only order the same things at all restaurants.
1. Kelley
2. Bell Buckle, TN
3. Solo
4. Love Beth Moore books/studies and want to focus
more of my time on spending time in the Word.
5. I separate all candies by color and eat according to which color has the least.
I do that too! Especially with M&M’s or Skittles. Never thought about it before…
Judy
Satellite Beach, FL
Solo
I want to stay connected during the summer and committed to my quiet time. A bible study always helps me to do this and I love Beth’s studies.
Madeleine Corrales I am starting little late just got my book.I missed doing a summer study last summer and I missed doing one and I am looking forward to this.going solo my daughter is also doing it with her group so I will have someone to share ideas with.my quick is my veggie garden that is where I spend a lot of time.
1. Angela Shoemaker
2. Jonestown, PA
3. Solo
4. I want to continue growing during the summer and not take a hiatus from Bible study like I do with other things.
5. My quirk is that I yell and scream at the TV during Steeler games more than my husband does!
1. Shirley
2. Reidsville, NC
3. Solo
4. I need to get into God’s word on a regular cycle
5. I collect pens
Shirley…my ex husband is from Reidsville! I love Short Sugars!
I LOVE school supplies!!! LOL. Back to school sales are always difficult to pass up.
Sharon
Murfreesboro, TN
Group study at church
I have participated in many BM studies over the last 20 years. It’s been about 5 or 6 years since I’ve been in one and have missed it a bunch!
One of my many quirks…I have a photographic memory, YET, I can NEVER find my car in the Wal Mart parking lot. Never.
1. Carrie
2. Madera, CA
3. Solo
4. I had to drop out of Bible Study this spring and I miss it and want to get back into the word with regularity and accountability.
5. I can never allow bacon or sausage to touch syrup.
1. Gail
2. Regina, SK, Canada
3. Solo / informal group
4. My regular women’s Bible study has ended for the summer, and I love being in the Word. So this was a good fit for me to continue on. Plus, I always enjoy Beth.
5. I organize my closet by color
Corinth, Tx
Solo
I just love Beth’s bible studies! Anytime!
Quirk: I write down on a calendar what I wear to church so I won’t wear something 2 times in a row! Used to do it when I worked in the corporate world too.
Terri from Winchester, VA
I am solo.
I started this study with my women’s Bible study but have had to miss quite a bit with family commitments. I was thrilled to find it is the summer study as I can complete what I already know to be a powerful study!
Marije
Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Solo!
I need structure.
Kelli
Troy, AL
Solo
I love digging in God’s word.
Quirk: I carry a drink with me everywhere for fear of choking. I have never had anything happen for that to be a fear.
From Albertville, AL
Solo
I was hooked from the very 1st Beth Moore Bible Study series.
Quirk: I cannot drink “sweet ice tea” from a straw, it has to be sipped from the glass!
I have need a Word from the Lord, so i am excited to do this study on-line.
1. LeAnne
2. Albertville, AL
3. Group in my office at lunch.
We started your bible study at lunch in my office about 9 years ago and have done at least one (some we have repeated) a year since.
Dayna
Lynchburg VA
In a small group meeting at fellow member’s home
I enjoy Bible studies in general, but I like structure that is easy to follow. I am learning consistency and anything by Beth Moore is sure to keep me interested.
I am sure I have several quirks, but my children are not here to point them out for me. So I will go with : I only like mayonnaise and mustard on my hot dogs or hamburgers.
1. Sherry Vermilye
2. Mt. Juliet, TN
3. w/ a friend meeting @ Panera
4. Captivity of Activity has kept me out of regular study for a while. I need to be in the Word.
1. Angel
2. St. Paul, MN
3. Small Group – a total of 5 of us are in the group, and we are meeting at the apartment of one of the small group members.
4. I want to dig deeper in to God’s Word. I am looking for more opportunities to meet new sisters in the Lord at the small group. I have never been thru a Beth Moore Bible Study, so I am looking forward to hearing her teaching and preaching.
5. I am extremely organized and like everything in order.
1. Barb
2. Urbandale, IA
3. Group of approx. 10-15
4. I love Beth Moore Bible studies and didn’t want to miss this one!
Berkeley California.
solo
I have gone through a season of feeling like God has given me my last chance and is pretty fed up with me right now. I know that is not God’s truth. Just want to soak in truth instead of error.
1*Cheritta
2*Oklahoma City, Ok
3*I’m in a small group, about 6 of us, we will be meeting at work on our lunch hour and also studying, praying and discussing topics over the phone.
4*I am wanting to grow more as Christian. I am wanting more of God. I want more wisdom, and knowledge of his word. I want to renew my faith, and be used as Vessel.
5* I love to sing, I sing when I am happy, I sing when I am sad, If I am loss of words, I’ll start singing. I sing in all kinds of situations 😉 Just LOVE TO SING.
Small group combined with a few weeks of solo .
1. Nancy Standiford
2. Vancouver, WA
3. Solo
4. To get deeper in God’s word this summer. I feel like I’m in a very dry season right now.
1. Rinday
2. Hiawassee, GA
3. Solo
4. I really need Jesus right now. I realize that I have let circumstances in the past bring me down to the point where I feel I am living in defeat and need some hope in this heart.
5. I really don’t like to eat different kinds of meats together.. For example bacon cheeseburger… Also, I absolutely carry around ALTOID mints at all times!! My addiction!
1. Pamela
2. Mount Vernon, WA
3. Solo
4. Excited to be studying and growing closer to God and cling to His life changing Word. During this difficult time of life.
5. I keep my spices organized in a kitchen drawer.
1. Crystal Dunlap
2. Elk Grove, CA
3. Group study at my home. Last count was 8. We start this Thursday so it could go up.
4. I love an in depth bible study. I need to be in an in-depth bible study and I love Beth so it’s a perfect combination. I need to be deep in the thick of God’s word at all times.
5. I am a clean fanatic and I actually love cleaning house. I like to have everything organized and in it’s rightful place.
Wow, someone else from Elk Grove! Did you all go to the Beth Moore conference in Stockton last weekend? If so, were you there for the siesta picture?
Kathy Lueck
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Small group. About 15
To keep my focus on God
I like cemeteries.
Susan Rasmussen
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Small Group. About 15
I need to be involved in a strong women’s study.
I like butterflies.
Cathy Eickman
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Small Group. About 15.
For fellowship; to hang out with lovely women was referred to me by a friend.
I like to listen to audio books while cleaning, sewing, etc.
1.)and 2.) Tara from Bellevue, WA
3.)I’m going solo
4.)I am a working mom and I don’t have time for most bible studies in my area, so I am excited to be encouraged by this bible study. I just love Beth Moore and always learn so much from her. So glad I found this on her facebook page!
5.)One of my quirks is I love my shoes to be lined up and organized! I save the boxes when I buy them and store my shoes in them year round.:)
1. Jaime
2. Idleyld Park, Or
3. Small group, we will most likely rotate houses for watching the videos, and discussion.
4. I have an insatiable desire to truly know God’s word, and to really dig deep in to His Truth.
5. I cannot study God’s word without underlining scriptures and quotations that really speak to me, and I always use green ink.
1. Debbie Weaver
2. Cumming, GA
3. Solo
4. Summer Bible study keeps me in the Word. I love it
because it’s just me and God. I’m not preparing to
lead or be ready to discuss a group Bible study. I
can let God lead me where He wants me to go.