Thirst Bible studies!

2011 Teachers and studies!

Beginning September 18th, come to the upper room to find out more details. We hope you'll join us to study God's Word and spend time with each other! :)

Middle school meets at 4:00pm...

Master teacher~ Christy Pritchard, Assistant~ Jenny Clark

"Where our minds dwell", study of Philippians 4:8-9

Meets in the Edge for master teaching followed by group discussions

Discussion group leaders:
6th grade~ Claire Groves and Lauren Nywening. W364
7th grade~ Amanda Gurene and Elizabeth Spiller. W368
8th grade~ Joy Shook and Mary Kate Thomas. W372

High school meets at 5:00pm...

9th grade~ Amanda Adams and Bethany Jerkins W374
"Choices- what the Bible has to say."
10th grade~ Melissa Langley. W370
"Women of the Old Testament- choosing a biblical role model."
11/12th grade~ Stephanie Bryson. W366
"Girls gone wise" by Mary Kassian
Girls Council~ Christy Pritchard and Jenny Clark. The Edge
"Where our minds dwell" study of Philippians 4:8-9

Thirst! It's back!

Thirst discipleship groups began meeting again on Sunday, January 16th. We kicked things off meeting all together in the Upper Room with food and fellowship. Then Jennie spoke on "Devotion" and what that looks like in our lives as girls. Here's a quick review:

Devotion defined: profound dedication; earnest attachment to a cause or person.

What can devotion look like in our lives? We can be devoted to a myriad of things or people: schoolwork, ballet, basketball, our phone, Facebook, music, ourselves, soccer, a guy...really anything that we spend the majority of our time, thoughts, money, and speech on. An example of devotion from God's Word is seen in the difference between Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. In Thirst we discussed Mary's actions and compared them to Martha's. Then we looked at what is most important - Jesus's response. Jesus said in Luke 10:41, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only a few things are necessary, really only one for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

Girls, if you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, confused, distracted (like Martha) - put everything down. And focus just on ONE thing: spending time with Jesus. Pray, read His Word, listen to Him. He promises that time spent with Him is never wasted time. (Luke 10:42)

Remember: Mary still did her work (Nope, you can't tell mom and dad that you are not doing chores and homework anymore!). Mary made sure her choices gained her the all-important time she needed to take care of her devotion and commitment to God. It's a choice.

What will you choose to be devoted to?

~Jennie McKay

*Join us for "Thirst" this Sunday - Middle School at 4pm & High School at 5pm - on the 3rd floor.

Thirst: "Lord, I Want to Know You"

11th-12th grade girls in "Thirst" are going through Kay Arthur's "Lord I Want to Know You" which teaches about the character of God by studying His Biblical Names. For example, this week we are focusing on God Most High, El Elyon. This name designates God as the sovereign, ruler of the universe. This is the name Daniel uses when he is thanking God for interpreting Nebuchadnezzar's dream to him. It is the name Isaiah uses when quoting God to the Israelites in regards to their future. The same God Most High is in control of all people, circumstances, and happenings of today!

Memory Verse: "I will cry to God Most High, to God who accomplishes all things for me." Psalm 57:2

Quote from Book:
"If God is not sovereign, if He is not in control, if all things are not under His dominion, then He is not the Most High, and you and I are either in the hands of fate (whatever that is), in the hands of man, or in the hands of the devil." - Kay Arthur

Thirst: "Lady In Waiting"

What 10th grade girls are learning this week in "Thirst" from their leader, Lindsey:

The tenth graders involved in “Thirst” are reading through “Lady in Waiting” by Jackie Kendall and Debby Jones. We are studying how to trust God with His perfect plan for our lives, including finding future mates. But, most importantly, we are learning how to become ladies who truly follow God in radical abandon to Him, seeking His will above our own. We have read about how to be a lady of diligence and a lady of faith. A look into the life of Ruth shows us how God is in control of our lives—every detail—and that we must choose to walk by faith and not by our own understanding or desires.

Memory verse: Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”

Thirst: "Crazy Love"

A look into what the 9th grade girls are learning in "Thirst" this week from their leader, Nicole:

One of the main things we have talked about is a question that Francis Chan ("Crazy Love") asks and that is, " What do you think would be the FIRST thing out of your mouth the moment you saw God?" We have talked about how we want this question to transform the way that we pray. Far too often we find ourselves trapped in the hurried," God thank you for this day...this food....God please help ME do this, ME, ME, ME...." When you think about the fact that you are coming into the presence of the JESUS of the Bible who is seated on a throne in heaven as Revelation describes, our hurried, unintentional, "check it off the list of things to do" prayers seem as though perhaps they are not really prayers at all. We should learn to pray as though Someone is LISTENING - because so often we find ourselves not in a conversation, but in a hurried rambling of thoughts, not even truly focused on the Lord.

Memory verse: Psalm 63:3 " Oh God, You are my God; I shall seek you earnestly; my soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You in a dry and weary land where there is no water."

A quote from "Crazy Love" this week: " ...it doesn't matter what place you find yourself right now.Your part is to bring Him glory...The point of your life is to point to Him."

"Thirst": One Girl Can Change the World

A glimpse into what the 8th grade girls are learning in "Thirst" this week:
We are learning (from Ch. 2 in "One Girl Can Change the World") about how God has created our passions for His purpose and how to find out what that is! Also, how to develop your passion into being used for the body of Christ.

Our memory verse: Psalm 63:2 "Thus I have beheld Thee in the sanctuary, to see Thy power and Thy glory."
(8th grade girls are memorizing Psalm 63 this semester.)

A quote from this week's chapter: Never doubt that a community of thoughtful, committed women, filled with the power and Love of God, using gifts they have identified and developed, and pursuing passions planted in them by God, that these women can change the world.

"Thirst": Essentials of Prayer

"Thirst" is our Girls' Discipleship that meets on Sunday afternoons (Middle School @ 4pm & High School @ 5pm). Each grade meets separately, with a leader, for a time of accountability, prayer, scripture memorization, and study of God's Word. I wanted to share a bit of what our 7th grade girls are studying this week, and it comes from E. M. Bound's book called "Essentials of Prayer." They are learning how to pray, how to keep a prayer journal, how Jesus prayed, and of course we are praying together! A few tidbits about prayer and our memory verse for this week:

For the Christian, prayer is a relationship - and a way of life.

The praying Christian, as the soldier, fights a life-and-death struggle...littleness, half-heartedness, weakness, and laziness are all absent.

The largest results in praying come to him who gives himself, all of himself, all that belongs to himself, to God.

"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."

Matt. 22:37

"Thirst" Girls Discipleship

Girls 7th-12th Grade

Begins this Sunday, September 19th

7th & 8th Grade @ 4pm

9th-12th Grade @ 5pm

Where: Upper Room

What to Bring: Bible & $12 for your book

What: A time of mentoring, accountability, study of God's Word, fellowship with girls your age, scripture memorization, and of course something to quench your "thirst!"

"O God, You are my God; earnestly I seek You;

my soul thirsts for You..." Ps. 63:1

Sunday Afternoon Bible Studies

Hey all 6th-12th grade girls! Join us Sunday, February 14, 21, & 28 for the all girls Bible Studies! If it is your first time, feel free to jump right in! We look forward to seeing you on the 3rd floor in the Edge! Questions? Give us a call: 347-5690.