Fall 2013 Study Schedule for the Book of Esther

Our Fall Precept class will be studying the book of Esther beginning Sept. 11th. We'll be meeting from 6:00 - 8:00 pm every Wednesday night at Country Oaks Baptist Church in room 201. Please see Angi Wiggins in the church office if you need a copy of the study or I will have some in the classroom. Books are $10 each.

If you're new to Precept Studies, please read the links above for "Study Supplies", "Study Tips", and "Resources". These will help you to get started. If you find you need additional help, I'll be glad to meet with you after the first study.

Just an additional note... this study will incorporate Cross Referencing and includes extra directions for students new to Precept Upon Precept studies.

Here is our week by week study plan...

Sept. 11: Esther Introduction 
• Before Class - pick up study in office if possible and look through it.
• In Class - Fellowship, Discussion & Prayer

Sept. 18: Esther Chapters 1-2: 
• Before Class - Complete Week 1, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer

Sept. 25: Esther Chapters 1-2: 
• Before Class - Complete Week 1, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion, Prayer, & DVD Lecture

Oct. 2: Esther Chapters 3:
• Before Class - Complete Week 2, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer

Oct. 9: Esther Chapters 4:
• Before Class - Complete Week 2, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion, Prayer, & DVD Lecture

Oct. 16: Esther Chapters 5-6:
• Before Class - Complete Week 3, Days 1-2
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer

Oct. 23: Esther Chapters 7:
• Before Class - Complete Week 3, Days 3-5
• In Class - Discussion, Prayer, & DVD Lecture

Oct. 30: Esther Chapters 8-9:
• Before Class - Complete Week 4, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer

Nov. 6: Esther Chapters 10:
• Before Class - Complete Week 4, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion, Prayer, & DVD Lecture

Looking forward to seeing how God is going to use this study in our lives, ladies! 
Blessings,

Amy

Key Word Symbols for Ruth: Kinsman Redeemer Lesson #1

For those who would like help making key words on the Observation Sheets, here are some ideas for Lesson #1.

Spring 2013 Study Schedule for The Book of Ruth

Our Spring Precept class will be studying the book of Ruth beginning April 10th. We'll be meeting from 6:00 - 8:00 pm every Wednesday night at Country Oaks Baptist Church in the staff conference room. Please see Angi Wiggins in the church office if you need a copy of the study or I will have some in the classroom.

If you're new to Precept Studies, please read the links above for "Study Supplies", "Study Tips", and "Resources". These will help you to get started. If you find you need additional help, I'll be glad to meet with you after the first study.

Just an additional note... this study will incorporate Cross Referencing and Word Study Skills, but no Stucturing.

Here is our week by week study plan...

Apr. 10: Ruth Chapters 1-2: 
• Before Class - Complete Week 1, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer

Apr. 17: Ruth Chapters 3-4: 
• Before Class - Complete Week 1, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion, Prayer, & DVD Lecture

Apr. 24:  Leviticus Chapters 25: 
• Before Class - Complete Week 2, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer

May 1: 
• NO CLASS - AWANA Awards Night

May 8: Various Scriptures 
• Before Class - Complete Week 2, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion, Prayer, & DVD Lecture

May 15: Various Scriptures: 
• Before Class - Complete Week 3, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer

May22: Various Scriptures 
• Before Class - Complete Week 3, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion, Prayer, & DVD Lecture

Get ready... this study is going to be a ride! You're going to GROW Girls! 
Blessings,
Amy

Class Canceled

Bible Study is canceled tonight (2/21) since it looks like the temps will not allow the snow to melt and I'm buried in. Please work on Lesson 4, Days 1 and 2. We will watch Lesson 3 DVD next week and have discussion on Lesson 4 work. Stay warm and enjoy the beauty out there!

Praying for Our Nation

In the first chapter of Nehemiah, we've seen the heart of a godly man as he grieves in his spirit for the Jews, Jerusalem, and Judah. In response to that grief, Nehemiah turns to God in prayer, knowing that He alone can help them.

He also recognizes that the reason Israel and Judah have fallen into captivity and lost so much...

SIN.

Humbling himself before the almighty Nehemiah confessed his own sin and that of the Jewish people, clearly stating what is needed for repentance, and asking God to grant him favor to help the remnant in the city of Jerusalem so that the temple worship may continue. I suspect he realized that they had lost all assurance of every hearing from God again (or receiving His help) and that rebuilding the walls and gates of the city would be symbolic of God's protecting hand once again blessing Israel. It would not only bring physical security, but much needed hope.

Many of us recognize that America is in a similar position. Thankfully, we have not had our people carried off into captivity, but it has certainly happened in African countries, even in the 21st century. And we ARE experiencing a kind of bondage... financial debt for example.

And so as we go through the book of Nehemiah, there will be many lessons to learn which we will want to APPLY to our lives. Prayer is certainly a theme and godly character trait that we should want to apply. So here's our opportunity...

During the 10 weeks of this study, let's commit to praying for America. We'll set aside some time each week in class to do this corporately, but we can pray individually as well, like Nehemiah did. Please visit Pray for America and take some time looking over the site. You'll find plenty of help to keep you motivated in your prayers for our nation, as well as resources to specifically pray. Podcasts, a blog, phone prayer, social media prayer alerts... all working to help you be fervent and effectual in your intercession for our nation. (I've also included a link on the sidebar)

See you in class!

Amy

Winter 2013 Study Schedule for Nehemiah

Our Winter Precept class will be studying the book of Nehemiah beginning January 16th. We'll be meeting from 6:00 - 8:00 pm every Wednesday night at Country Oaks Baptist Church in the staff conference room. Please see Angi Wiggins in the church office if you need a copy of the study.

If you're new to Precept Studies, please read the links above for "Study Supplies", "Study Tips", and "Resources". These will help you to get started. If you find you need additional help, I'll be glad to meet with you after the first study.

Just an additional note... this study will incorporate Cross Referencing and Word Study Skills, but no Stucturing.

Here is our week by week study plan...

Jan. 16 : Chapters 1-2: 
• Before Class - Complete Week 1, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer


Jan. 23 : Chapters 1-2: 

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 1, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion & Video Lecture

Jan. 30 : Chapters 3-5: 

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 2, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer


Feb. 6 : Chapters 3-5: 

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 2, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion & Video Lecture


Feb. 13 : Chapters 6-7:  

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 3, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer


Feb. 20 : Chapters 6-7: 

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 3, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion & Video Lecture


Feb. 27 : Chapters 8-10: 

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 4, Days 1-2
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer


Mar. 6 : Chapters 8-10: 

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 4, Days 3-5
• In Class - Discussion & Video Lecture


Mar. 13 : Chapters 11-13: 

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 5, Days 1-3
• In Class - Discussion & Prayer


Mar. 20 : Chapters 11-13: 

• Before Class - Complete Lesson 5, Days 4-5
• In Class - Discussion & Video Lecture

I'm really looking forward to this study with you! And I want to encourage you to bring a friend... just think how rich your study of Nehemiah will be if you have someone to discuss the lesson with over coffee each week!

See you Wednesdays!
Amy

Weep With Those Who Weep...