“Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails…”

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Facilitator: Edith (Edie) Bailey

Quote from Edie: “Holiness is to be pursued.”

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Lesson Emphasis:

1.  Being holy is our duty.

2. We are to set ourselves apart from the world.

3. We have to take time to:

- Be holy

- Abide in God

 - Feed ourselves the Word

- Spend time alone in prayer

- Be fitted for service

4. Seek things above.

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Scripture Reference:

Psalm 119:9; Isaiah 12:2-3; Hebrews 4:14-16; Acts 2:42

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Edith (Edie) Bailey worships at The Church of Christ at Bouldercrest. A woman of many talents, she serves up nourishing meals from the heart to saints and strangers alike. Never without a friendly word, she has a generous and honest spirit and is willing to help anyone at any time. Edie is married and has two children.

Quote from Edie: “…seek God’s face and then feel the blessings from His hand.”

Lesson Emphasis: Six personality traits of God to help us pursue marriage

1.  He is – Knowable – Jeremiah 9:23-24

2.  He is – Approachable –  Psalm 145:18

3.  He is – Creative – Psalm 147:5, 121: 1-2

4.  He is – Forgiving – Romans 2:22-25

5.  He is – Honest – Psalm 119:130, 105

6.  He is – Capable Psalm 25:3

Next Week’s Lesson:  Are we to be HOLY?

This exciting bible study series has something for every woman, no matter what her status is.

Bible class starts at 7:15 PM.

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The Women and The Word…I SHALL LIVE and NOT DIE 

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Facilitator: Eric Porter

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Scripture Emphasis:

Luke 17:1-10, 22:39-46

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Lesson Highlights via UStream:

Video 1

Video 2

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This Week’s Featured Topics:

- What’s Wrong with This Picture?

- How to Pray in the Face of a Major Crisis

- Don’t Trip Up!

- When You Get Tripped Up…

- Avoid the Boomerang of Hate

- At the End of the Day

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Eric Porter serves as a deacon at The Church of Christ at Bouldercrest. Driven to serve the kingdom, he earnestly strives to educate and empower God’s people, teaching them how to give of their means and talents. He blesses others with his spiritual wealth and his heart for God. Eric is married and has one son.

“How Shrewd Are You?”

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Facilitator: Eric Porter 

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Scripture Emphasis:

Luke 16

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Lesson Highlights via UStream:

Video 1

Video 2

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Lesson Handout:

How Shrewd Are You

The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome

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Eric Porter serves as a deacon at The Church of Christ at Bouldercrest. Driven to serve the kingdom, he earnestly strives to educate and empower God’s people, teaching them how to give of their means and talents. He blesses others with his spiritual wealth and his heart for God. Eric is married and has one son.

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If you would like to speak with Eric about his lesson, please contact thewomenandtheword@gmail.com .

“God Help Me to Get Through This Season ”

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Facilitator: Michael Wood

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Scripture Emphasis:

“…we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead, who delivered us from so great a death, and doesdeliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us…”

2 Corinthians 1:8-11

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Lesson Highlights:

- Have you had a time in your life when you were not sure you were going to get through it?

- Have you ever felt hopeless?

- What does God want us to discover during our troubled times?

- How effective are you as a Christian?

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1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 4:7-8; 2 Corinthians 4:17; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

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- “Even when we are walking in God’s will, we will face hardships.”

- “The enemy wants us to quit. God wants us to know that we can make it.”

- “God wants to get the glory through our hardship.”

- ” When things are messed up, God wants us to discover something that points us back to Him.”

- “God wants us to trust Him. He wants us to know that He can deliver us from danger.”

- ” God wants to restore a relationship of trust with Him.”

- ” We must be convinced (certain) that God will deliver us.”

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I SHALL LIVE AND NOT DIE 

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Michael Wood serves as an elder at The Church of Christ at Bouldercrest. From humble beginnings, he never hesitates in sharing his personal testimony and journey toward the cross.  His passion and zeal for God are evident in the way that he speaks so candidly about the deliverance and hope that can only be found in the Savior. Michael is married and has one child.

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If you would like to speak with Michael privately, please contact thewomenandtheword@gmail.com .

1 Chronicles 16:8-10

“I Seek A Better Heart”

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Facilitator: Michael Wood 

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Scripture Emphasis:

“Man does not see what the LORD sees,for man sees what is visible,but the LORD sees the heart.”

I Samuel 16:7

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Lesson Highlights:

- How is your heart?

- Are you becoming more like God?

- How much time do you spend thinking about God?

- Has your heart condition improved over the years?

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 1 Samuel 16; Psalm 19; James 5:16; 2 Corinthians 10:(3)4-5

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- “Turn your heart completely over to Jesus.”

- “God wants to reveal Himself to us, but He wants to see our ‘Trust Fund.’”

- “When God chooses us, He’s got a plan for us. He wants to know how much we’ll turn over to Him.”

- “God is always looking at the heart.”

- “We must guard against the worldly things and [against] Satan destroying our hearts.”

- “If we are to guard our hearts, we need to:

1) Love the Word of God (Psalm 19:1-7).

2) Confess our faults (Psalm 19:12; James 5:16).

3) Avoid willful sins (Psalm 19:13; Hebrews 10:26).

4) Don’t allow sins to have dominion over us.”

- “We must seek a heart like God.”

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Michael Wood serves as an elder at The Church of Christ at Bouldercrest. From humble beginnings, he never hesitates in sharing his personal testimony and journey toward the cross.  His passion and zeal for God are evident in the way that he speaks so candidly about the deliverance and hope that can only be found in the Savior. Michael is married and has one child.

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If you would like to discuss any of the lesson highlights or expound on other points from last night’s discussion, including freedom from strongholds or how to guard your heart against Satan’s free radicals, please feel free to add your comments to this post.

If you would like to speak with Michael privately, please contact thewomenandtheword@gmail.com for more information on how you can do that. 

I Shall Live and Not Die

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Join The Women and The Word  during the month of January for what promises to be a very exciting and most challenging Bible study series.

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If you’ve ever felt hopeless, broken, alone, abandoned, or wounded in any way, then this study is designed just for you.

Each week, you will be introduced to people who have been where you are and who have come forth anew before the LORD.

What better way is there to start the new than with a heart filled with hope and a life that attests to God’s divine deliverance and glory.

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Special Guest Facilitators for the Month:

Michael Wood and Eric Porter

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Bible Study Class Day/Time/Dates:

Wednesdays from 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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“For I know the plans I have for you”—this is the LORD’s declaration— ‘plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’”

- Jeremiah 29:11

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THE WOMEN AND THE WORD

“Encouraging Women to Be Activists in the Faith and Champions for Jesus”

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If you are unable to attend bible study classes, remember to check the blog (The Women and The Word ) for class highlights and updates. Subscribe to the blog and you can begin receiving weekly updates via email. If you are on Twitter, follow us @TheWATW.

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2012 Bible Study Calendar