Our word for the week: CHOSEN
Download in a PDF or in MSWord. Be sure to print it and post it everywhere so you can remember YOU ARE a CHOSEN child of God!!
God’s WORD for us this week:
“You are a chosen [woman], a royal priesthood, a holy [daughter], a [woman] belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of HIM who has called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9, NIV
Today’s Assignments:
Please print and post your word and verse for the week. Continue reading chapter 6 and asswer questions 1-3 at the end of the chapter. We’ll chat about them here soon.
Roll Call!! {and a giveaway!}
Let’s get to know each other better! All who participate will be entered into a fun GIVEAWAY for year’s subscription to the P31 Woman magazine, an exclusive P31 radio CD with 40 0f our favorite shows, and a $10 gift card to Target or Starbucks {you choose!}
Just answer these 3 simple questions: Where are you from (state or country), what is your age, what do you love to do in your free time?
UPDATE: This is SO much FUN reading about you and reading your comments to one another. Ya’ll make my heart smile so big!! {And just in case you wanted to know – I’m 45, live in North Carolina and in my spare time (which I rarely have), I love to watch a movie with my family, read a good book or be outside soaking up the beauty of God’s creation.} I wish I loved to cook and be crafty like so many of you!!
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I’m originally from upstate NY but have lived in south Florida since Christmas of 1975 with 2 1/2 years in Tucson, AZ in between!
I’m 53 years old…
I love to read and spend time with family and friends in my spare time, as well as being part of a wonderful international Bible Study (BSF).
I have lived in NY and Tucson too….we have been in Tennessee for over 20 years now.
I am from south central Kentucky. I am 56 years old. I love to sew and machine embroidery and love reading
In my spare time.
I am from Sullivan, Ohio
I am 60 years young.
In my spare time I LOVE to create my own, “home made” Bible studies. God has given me a gift. I can take words and create Bible studies using each letter in the word. Example: HOPE….His Operational Promises Energize. Summary: His promises are truly operational…they work. His operational promises alone should eneergize us to be the best woman of God we can possibly be. God has given me the gift of taking each letter and expounding on it from His Word and helping others as well as myself to grow IN HIM! It’s what HE does…..it’s nothing I do. I give HIM all praise!
I live in Florida. and
I’m 64.
I like to jounral my thoughts and write poetry when it pops up and expresses whatever is in the forefront of my life.
I’m from Roanoke, Virginia and a member of the over 50 crowd. My favorite hobby is to read and shop!!
hahahahaha, Karen. . .the “over 50 crowd” I’ll have to remember that line the next time someone asks my age! Truth be told – I used to be SO uncomfortable with saying my chronological age out loud – felt like it was another label that would categorize me unfairly. Now, I just go with it and don’t care so much about how others label me! phew!!! (I still hate hearing “you don’t look THAT old!” – ouch!) ; – )
Even though I am almost 42, when people ask me how old is my son and I say he is almost 20 (will be 20 on April 20th) they tell me I can’t have a son that old! When I tell them that I am almost 42 they tell me I have to be joking. I too hate hearing “you don’t look like you are in your 40s!
Hi Everyone ~
My name is Karen Miller and I am from Hermitage, Pa. That is on the northwestern side of PA, right-smack between Pittsburgh and Cleveland and yes I am a Steelers fan :o). I am 41 years young, still feeling like I am 23 and hope to for a long time. In my free time I have a couple of things I like to do, first would be to cook/bake and second would be to scrapbook.
Hi Karen!
I used to live in Sharon, while I was married to my first husband. Then I moved back to my hometown. It’s great to meet someone close by while doing this study! I just love how personal Renee makes it feel!
I live in Garner, NC.
I am 41 years old.
In my free time, I like to blog, read inspirational fiction books, and run : )
I am from Wilmington, Ohio.
I live with my husband and I have 2 grown children and 4 grand daughters.
I am 48 years old.
I like to read the bible, pray, and sell stuff on ebay to earn extra money.
Joyce, you are not old! I am from Lower Burrell, PA.
Renee…
I live in Fairfield, CA
I am 47 years old
I LOVE to sing, cook for family and friends, and shop with my 12 yr old daughter and my 5 sister in laws!
I’m originally from a small town outside of Pgh., PA, but now live in Jacksonville, NC with my husband and two children.
I am 57 years old
In my spare time I like to go fishing and garden.
1) I am from Kansas City, Mo
2) I am 42 years young
3) Love spending time with my husband and 7 year old son. I love to read. Love being part of the bible study!!
1. SC
2. 28 yr old
3. Love spending time with my husband, our families, and our friends…also enjoy anything outdoors (ie. walking, scuba-diving, etc).
I live in Loganville, Georgia
I just turned 49 years old
I my free time I garden, scrapboook, volunteer at a thrift store, run, and spend time with family and friends.
Valerie,
I used to live in Lawrenceville, GA ~ right down the road from Loganville! I still visit friends and family there from time to time, but miss the area a lot!
Sweet Blessings,
Pam
Pam,
I used to live in Lawrenceville! I loved it, but moved back up north to be near family about 5 years ago. Unfortunately, I don’t get back there often.
Tina
Hi!! I feel old Is their any of you women 60!! I’am 61. I have lived in Pa all my life! Leechburg Pa to be excat! I Love spending time with my grandsons, and love to work in my flower garden, and i also love to walk my 2 miles aday!! Thank you Renee for taking time for us women i love you!! Joyce
Joyce, I like walking 2 miles a day also. I enjoy walking with Leslie Sansone in the winter! Just wanted to share! You are not old!!! I admire you for walking since somedays I feel lazy and don’t want too I will remember that you do!
Joyce-we are NOT OLD…we are just beautifully gracefully aged!!! I am a newbie 60 year old (November) and we are not old. My best friend doesn’t hit my age till mid-June and she has told me all these years that she sends me into the new “age”-whatever it happens to be, to check it out first and see if she really wants to be that age too!!!!!!!!! So, I am halfway through that age before she even hits it….I must be doing okay because she keeps cheering me on. We both felt it at age 59, that dread of turning “60” because it just seems so OLD…we can remember when our grandparents were 60 and they seemed so ancient to us youngsters. Now that I have turned 60, it isn’t so bad though.
Karen from Iowa
Hello Joyce…
I’m another of the “older” ones. (65) and am excited to be part of this study with Rene. The wonderful thing about Rene is that she writes this study in a style that blesses us and challenges us no matter which season of life we are currently in. It is wonderful to be able to learn form all the women posting here.
I live in Missouri. I am 47. And #3 things I love to do in my free time, (spending time with family,crafting, working on traing my new puppy, and I like to learn things. I have started the 1 year Chronological Bible study, on line I have never done this before, and I am really enjoying it!) Thank you.
I live in FLORIDA but grew up in NJ. I feel like a native Floridian though after 25 years. I am 58. I really enjoy gardening with my grandchildren. And of course spending time with them watching them grow and learn.
I’m a California girl – born and raised – currently living in the bay area!
I just turned 37 years young at the end of January and am looking forward to all the changes God is making in my life as I continue to grow and mature in Him!
My favorite things to do are to read, worship (sing, sing, sing), crochet, bake, and spend time with my two beautiful girls (17 and 12)!
1. Kansas
2. 52
3. Enjoying time with my grandkids, reading and sewing
MS
47
READ, Facebook with friends encouraging things I find, watch sitcoms with my Best Friend, who is my sister.
Hi from MS!! What part are you from?