Ladies,
We have now officially kicked off our study of Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman. The Wednesday morning group met today with with approximately 25 and Monday night we had somewhere around 16. Wow, over 40 women studying a book of the Bible together at The Church at Trace Crossing. That is exciting!
Those of you who missed the Introductory Session. It is not too late - join us.
Just so you know if you miss a session Lifeway has provided a site where you can get individual sessions of Beth's teaching:
You can download individual videos $4.99
or
individual audios - $3.99
This may be the first time in a Beth Moore study that this has been offered. It is a great way to have a video/audio of a particular teaching that you might have missed or one that really meant a great deal to you.
It is time to comment or send Jennie or me a question/writing to post. Thank you Melissa for replying today! What a great way to connect and encourage each other during the week.
To wake you up - here is a question from the Introductory Session:
What is the name of the Jewish feast that when celebrated the entire book of Esther is read?
The first one of you to reply/comment wins a prize from the Corner She Store!
(Take a deep breath, Jennie, I am just kidding...really, y'all, I am kidding -
Did you just hear Jennie scream "WHAT? I DID NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT DONATING A PRIZE!" Giggle, I heard her.)
While you are replying you can listen/watch a video from the '70's...
(Some of us can sing along with this...)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
We're Up and Running Again
The blog that we used back in 2008 is now up and running again for our study of Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Monday night (1/19) and 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning (1/21). If you have not signed up for one of these sessions, you can still do so or just come on the day that best suits you.
Read the following. It is a great read that Jennie found. From her
NEW LIVING TRANSLATION Touch Point Bible - Esther:
The story of Esther is in many ways the story of all of us. Suddenly we find ourselves in the midst of circumstances beyond our control. And then, like Esther, we come face to face with a series of choices. Many of these choices involve moral issues. What is the right thing to do? It might mean the loss of our comfort, our popularity, or even our own life. We may hesitate, like Esther did, but to retreat behind the safety and comfort of the walls we have built around ourselves is actually the most dangerous thing we can do, because it means we have chosen against God and threatened our very souls.
What are you dealing with that is beyond your control? How did you get there? Realize that these are not the key questions. The key questions is, Now what? What can I do to turn this difficult situation into something that serves God and others? Perhaps God has brought you into this situation "for such a time as this," so that you can turn your adversity, problems, weakness, sorrow, or grief into a special opportunity to do something wonderful for God and others.
Read the following. It is a great read that Jennie found. From her
NEW LIVING TRANSLATION Touch Point Bible - Esther:
The story of Esther is in many ways the story of all of us. Suddenly we find ourselves in the midst of circumstances beyond our control. And then, like Esther, we come face to face with a series of choices. Many of these choices involve moral issues. What is the right thing to do? It might mean the loss of our comfort, our popularity, or even our own life. We may hesitate, like Esther did, but to retreat behind the safety and comfort of the walls we have built around ourselves is actually the most dangerous thing we can do, because it means we have chosen against God and threatened our very souls.
What are you dealing with that is beyond your control? How did you get there? Realize that these are not the key questions. The key questions is, Now what? What can I do to turn this difficult situation into something that serves God and others? Perhaps God has brought you into this situation "for such a time as this," so that you can turn your adversity, problems, weakness, sorrow, or grief into a special opportunity to do something wonderful for God and others.
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